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APC aspirant Buba withdraws from Kaduna Reps race amid age controversy
Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Al-ajabin Zazzau, has withdrawn from the race for the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) amid controversy surrounding his age. Buba announced his withdrawal in a letter addressed to the Kaduna State chairman of the APC and shared on his verified…
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The audacity of vision: Why Tinubu’s bold risks might rewrite Nigeria’s history — by Nnaemeka Ikerionwu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is ambitious and unusually stubborn when it comes to taking bold developmental risks. Projects like the Lekki Corridor, the Lekki Free Trade Zone, and Eko Atlantic City were not born from timid thinking or small-scale vision; they are monuments to high-stakes audacity. This is partly why political comparisons between Peter Obi and Asiwaju can be frustrating.…
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Military reveals how Operation Hadin Kai killed ISIS leader in Metele air-land operation
The Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, a senior leader of the Islamic State, during a coordinated air-land operation in Metele area of Borno State. The Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the operation was carried out in collaboration with the…
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Kishiya: Between Ribadu’s ONSA and Famadewa’s homeland Security — by Yushau Shuaib
One of the most remarkable — and often underappreciated — examples of harmonious coexistence in public office was the working relationship between former President Muhammadu Buhari’s two presidential spokespersons, Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu. At the time of their appointments, many observers—including this writer—anticipated inevitable friction. In an article I wrote shortly after their emergence in June 2015 titled “The…
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S&P’s upgrade: Nigeria’s reform story is being priced differently — by O’tega Ogra
Nigeria’s latest upgrade by S&P Global Ratings from B minus to B, with a stable outlook, is an important vote of confidence in the difficult but necessary reforms being implemented under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It confirms what we have consistently said. Nigeria is turning the corner, not by chance, not by rhetoric, but by the courage to take decisions…
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Why the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Manuki by U.S. and Nigerian forces matters — by Zagazola Makama
The reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Manuki, a senior commander of the Islamic State and widely described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, by joint United States and Nigerian forces may represent one of the most consequential counterterrorism successes recorded in the Lake Chad conflict in recent years. More than the elimination of a high-profile extremist figure, the operation signals a…
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TSF hails $500m research fund, says Nigeria embracing knowledge economy
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended the Federal Government’s approval of a $500 million annual investment in the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), describing it as a major step toward building a knowledge-driven economy. In a statement signed by its chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and secretary, Danjuma Sada, the forum said the initiative represents a strategic investment in…
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Why is Nigeria so unlucky? — by Ugo Egbujo
Tinubu was recently in Kenya. There, he blamed the world for the plight of the African child. He said if the African child could be sure of one sandwich or egg a day, they wouldn’t be fearful of education. Tinubu’s grammatical issues aside, he appears to be losing touch with reality. Tinubu doesn’t need to make his speeches memorable. The…
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Nigeria’s debt profile: Ignorance in agbada — by Olabode Opeseitan
A fact grounded examination of what Nigeria owes, what it has paid, and who is profiting from the confusion. In Nigeria, the agbada, that magnificent, wide flowing gown, can signal wisdom or conceal mischief depending on the wearer. It can be the costume of authority just as it can be the costume of performance. When some Nigerians recently stormed the…
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‘I want to become principal officer’ Desmond Elliot reveals reason for Lagos Assembly 4th term
The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has explained why he is seeking a fourth term in office ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a campaign meeting with supporters on Friday, Elliot said his decision to seek re-election was driven by his ambition to become a principal officer in the Assembly.…
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