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Amotekun arrests over 30 residents for indiscriminate waste disposal in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Amotekun Corps has arrested more than 30 persons for allegedly dumping refuse on roads and in drainage channels across Osogbo and its environs. In a statement by the corps’ public relations officer, Yusuf Idowu, the arrests were made during an enforcement operation carried out by the corps in collaboration with environmental sanitation…
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Hon. Usman Team wins Ile Aanu 6-aside football competition in Ede
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Hon. Usman Team has emerged champion of the third edition of the Ile Aanu 6-aside Football Competition after defeating Sheebaby Team 2-1 on penalties in a thrilling final. The final, played in the presence of a large crowd in Ede, Osun State, ended goalless after regulation time and extra time, forcing both teams to settle…
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Bala Mohammed’s candor: Lessons in statesmanship — by Okoi Obono-Obla
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State deserves unreserved commendation for his rare candour and statesmanship. In an era where opposition politics in Nigeria has been reduced to perpetual wailing, cynicism and playing to the gallery, Bala Mohammed has risen above partisanship to speak truth to power in the most patriotic sense. Despite being the National Leader of the Allied Peoples…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluwo sends lovely message to Olori Firdaus on her birthday
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has celebrated his wife, Olori Firdaus Adeola Akanbi, on her birthday, describing her as a beautiful queen with admirable character. In a birthday message shared in her honour, the monarch expressed his love and appreciation for Olori Firdaus, saying her presence by his side makes him complete. “Happy Birthday. Longer life and…
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Alake has a story to tell — by Dare Babarinsa
Dele Alake, the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals, turns 70 yesterday October 6. He is the one representing Ekiti State in the goverment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Alake was the editor of the National Concord when our boss, Chief Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Before that election, Abiola had been in a love-hate relationship with…
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Obi’s no-evidence victory: Assault on democracy and judiciary — by Okoi Obono-Obla
I read with utter consternation the report credited to Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former candidate of the Labour Party, wherein he declared in a BBC Africa interview that he won the February 25, 2023 presidential election but has no evidence to prove it. With respect, this is the most infantile, puerile and…
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Temi Nkem receives SUV, ₦90m cash prize as BBNaija Season 11 winner
By Damilola Akinwale – The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, Temi Nkem, has officially received a Hyundai SUV and a ₦90 million cash prize as part of her ₦160 million grand prize promised by the show organisers. The handover came two days after Temi was crowned winner of the “Show Ya Sef” edition of the show at a…
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Ghanaian singer Sister Afia rallies behind Nana Akua-Addo amid marriage crisis
By Damilola Akinwale – Ghanaian singer Sister Afia has publicly shown solidarity with Ghanaian fashion icon Nana Akua-Addo amid allegations of domestic violence, as Nana’s husband, Harold Norman, has denied the claims. The allegations began circulating on Tuesday after viral videos emerged online showing Nana receiving treatment at a hospital with visible injuries, including a swollen lip and bruises underneath…
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US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 million
A federal judge on Monday blocked efforts by the Trump administration to impose fines of up to $1.8 million on migrants who fail to leave the US after receiving final deportation orders. US District Judge George O’Toole in Boston issued the ruling in a class-action lawsuit filed last year by two of the thousands of migrants who have been assessed…
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The fate of the ill-fated NAF ATR-42 ISR Aircraft — by Kelechi Deca
Reading through the manifest of the diseased passengers and crew of the ill-fated Nigeria Air Force ATR-42 aircraft tells the story of how many families, friends and relations that are presently mourning. Every state may get at least one person. Learning about the death of the officer who had his wedding just two weeks ago added to the pains of…
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