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India-US trade talks hit ‘plateau’, finance minister says
Trade deal talks between India and the United States have reached a plateau, and further concessions might be difficult, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, in the latest sign of difficulties in long-running efforts to finalise a bilateral agreement. The comments are New Delhi’s strongest public acknowledgement that talks on key issues have stalled over a deal both countries…
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Yobe FMC medical director loses twin daughters in two days
By Damilola Akinwale – The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Nguru, Yobe State, Prof. Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, has lost her twin daughters, Dr. Hadiyah Usman Abdullahi, a medical doctor, and Aidah Usman Abdullahi, a pharmacist, within two days of each other following health complications. The news of their deaths was announced by Fatima Kagu, a microbiologist, who…
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Aiyedatiwa, Mimiko, Tunji-Ojo, Taiwo Oyedele to lead APC presidential campaign in Ondo State
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a 228-member Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, Minister of Interior Bunmi Tunji-Ojo and Taiwo Oyedele among those appointed to lead the campaign structure. The council is expected to coordinate and strengthen grassroots mobilisation and support for…
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The man who conquered the terrain: A tribute to Dele Alake at 70 — by Olabode Opeseitan
At 70, Henry Dele Alake projects the kind of presence that years of public life either refine or expose. The well-manicured white beard, the carefully settled cap, the glasses that hold his gaze in firm focus, the composed carriage of a man who has spent decades navigating institutions, crises and competing ambitions. He does not announce himself loudly. Yet there…
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Etihad, Ibom Air unveil single-ticket access to five Nigerian cities
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Nigerian carrier Ibom Air have signed an interline agreement to connect travellers from Etihad’s network to five Nigerian cities on a single ticket. This was disclosed in a recent joint statement by both parties, which said the agreement would allow passengers arriving in Lagos or Accra on Etihad Airways…
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Irewole Olaniyan breaks silence on alleged affair with married man
By Damilola Akinwale – Popular Nollywood actress, Irewole Olaniyan, has responded to allegations by a woman identified as Maryam, who publicly accused her of secretly dating her husband. The allegations were contained in a chat that appeared to be an interaction between the actress and Maryam and quickly gained traction online after it was published on Friday. The chat showed…
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UI, UNN, Covenant emerge top Nigerian universities in 2027 global ranking
The University of Ibadan (UI), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Covenant University have emerged as Nigeria’s top three universities in the 2027 AD Scientific Index, with federal institutions accounting for at least eight of the country’s top 10. The ranking, released on October 1, placed Nigeria third in Africa and 48th globally, with 53,580 Nigerian scientists across 384 institutions…
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Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before hired by airline, two Israeli officials say
The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash the plane last week told UAE interrogators he planned the attack before being hired by the airline, according to two Israeli officials with knowledge of the probe. A third source briefed on the UAE probe said the co-pilot, an Omani national, had planned to crash Wednesday’s flight…
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Politicians need early branding, digital strategy ahead of 2027 elections — Dada
Politicians preparing for the 2027 elections need to start building their public image early and adopt data-driven digital strategies to effectively connect with an increasingly young electorate, the Managing Director of PRM Africa Marketing and Communications Limited, Mike Dada, has said. In a recent statement, Dada, a marketing and public relations expert, said the era when politicians relied mainly on…
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BREAKING: Temi Nkem wins BBNaija season 11, takes home N160m prize
By Damilola Akinwale – Big Brother Naija housemate, Temi Nkem, has emerged as the winner of season 11 of the reality show, taking home the N160 million prize package after 10 weeks of intense competition, rivalry and drama. Temi’s victory was announced during the grand finale on Sunday night after she emerged among the top three housemates alongside Aikou and…
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