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Atiku, Obi birds of a feather and their vaulting ambitions — by Tunde Rahman
For someone running for the presidency a record seventh time and who has switched political parties at least four times since 1999, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s unbridled rebuke of fellow contestants in a recent interview with Arise Television raises a crucial question: has he indeed learned anything from the political mistakes that cost him that top office in 2023?…
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Ekiti 2026: Election or coronation? — by Bolanle Bolawole
I read somewhere that the PDP candidate in the forthcoming Ekiti state governorship election, Oluwole Oluyede, warned that the election, slated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Saturday, 20 June, 2026, should not be seen as “a mere coronation” of the incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji aka BAO – but the looming election looks exactly that! Oluyede must…
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Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two. “I think that the matter is coming to an end,” he said, referring to the “special military operation” in Ukraine, while condemning Western support for the…
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Defence minister pledges improved military healthcare, reduced medical tourism
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery for members of the Armed Forces, with emphasis on reducing medical tourism and expanding treatment capacity within Nigeria. Musa made the pledge on Saturday during a courtesy visit to the Africa Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, where he stated…
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Tinubu advocates stronger integration of traditional institutions in governance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions, describing monarchs as key partners in governance, peacebuilding, security, and grassroots development across Nigeria. Tinubu stated this on Saturday during the final farewell and reception held in honour of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, at the Dipo Dina Stadium. Represented by Ogun State…
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AMVCA 2026 winners emerge as ceremony holds in Lagos
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is currently taking place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, celebrating excellence in African film, television and digital storytelling. The event, which began at about 7 p.m. on Saturday, is being broadcast live across Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, as well as streamed on DStv…
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Tension in Osun as Imole Council, APC trade blame over Ikire killing
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Unease has gripped Ikire in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State following the reported killing of Eluyera Kayode, son of the Irewole ACCORD Party Women Leader, in an attack allegedly carried out near Onireke Mosque by suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs. The allegation was raised by the Imole Campaign Council (TICC), which called…
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The irretrievable breakdown of marriage between Atiku and Obi — by Femi Fani-Kayode
The biggest mistake that anyone can make when dealing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to think he is an ordinary person. He is not. No matter what you throw at him he comes out on top. He is a what those that are familiar with Yoruba mythology describe as an “akanda eniyan” which basically means he is a “special…
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Sleep eight hours daily to live beyond 90, Obasanjo tells octogenarians
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised octogenarians to sleep for eight hours daily, exercise regularly and adopt moderate eating habits if they hope to live beyond 90 years. Obasanjo gave the advice on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State, during the launch of a book organised to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states,…
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Dangote stresses unity, support for leaders at Badmus’ book launch
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerians to actively participate in the development of the country, saying nation-building should not be seen as the sole responsibility of President Bola Tinubu. Dangote made the call during the presentation of a book organised to commemorate the 80th birthday of prominent businessman and…
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