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Governor Makinde rallies Yoruba leaders to prioritise unity over politics
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has rallied Yoruba leaders to prioritise unity irrespective of political affiliations. Makinde made the call on Saturday at the installation of Chief Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun, wife of a former Governor of Ogun State, as Yeye Moremi Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace. The…
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Oluwo hails Tinubu, Oyetola as FG approves Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road project
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the full reconstruction of the Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road. The monarch also lauded the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for his role in facilitating the approval. Speaking on behalf of over 35 traditional rulers in…
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Ceasefire hangs in the balance as Iran sends peace proposal to mediators
As the stalemate between Washington and Tehran drags on and the world waits in hope of a deal, the very real possibility of an alternate outcome – the resumption of war – looms overhead. The clock was already ticking down on Friday to an anticipated deadline for Pakistan to receive Iran’s revised peace proposal, after US President Donald Trump rejected…
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Nigeria finally did it: Years of darkness are ending — by Olabode Opeseitan
For more than a decade, one of Nigeria’s most consequential infrastructure projects sat unfinished because of a river. Not a lack of money, not a shortage of will, not even the familiar fog of Nigerian bureaucracy, though all three played their parts. It was the River Niger itself, wide and deep and indifferent, that stopped the engineers, swallowed the deadlines,…
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Osita Chidoka blames Nigeria’s democratic decline on ‘conversion crisis’, urges culture shift
A former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre, Osita Chidoka, has said Nigeria’s democratic challenges are driven not by voter apathy but by what he described as a “conversion crisis”. He made the assertion while delivering a lecture at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on the theme “Beyond Participation: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Political Culture for…
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NYSC confirms death of serving corps member in Maiduguri orientation camp
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed the death of a female corps member, Lohina Bamaiyi Ajegena, after a brief illness at the temporary orientation camp in Maiduguri, Borno State. The development was confirmed on Friday by the Borno State NYSC coordinator, Nasir Bello, who said the deceased had an underlying health condition before reporting…
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Actress Bimpe Akintunde confirms marriage breakup in Instagram post
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Renowned Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde, fondly called Wasila Coded, has announced her split from her husband, Yusuf Ganiu. The actress, whose marriage trended in 2023, disclosed the development in a lengthy Instagram post on Friday. She captioned the post, “Honest announcement!!!”, explaining that the decision followed deep reflection, prayers and honest conversations with herself and her…
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Review note on ‘The Windfall is Real, So is the Vulnerability’ — by Abdulhaleem Ringim
This review critically examines the article by Abdulhaleem Ringim titled “The Windfall is Real, So is the Vulnerability.” In engaging this work, I seek not only to acknowledge its analytical strengths, but also to rigorously interrogate its macroeconomic assumptions, refine its fiscal logic, and situate its policy prescriptions within the institutional and operational realities of Nigeria. Abdulhaleem Ringim’s central thesis…
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Court grants custody of children to Harrysong’s estranged wife
By Folashade Olorunfemi – A court has granted custody of the children of Afropop star Okiri Tara Harry, popularly known as Harrysong, to his estranged wife, Alexer Peres. Alexer announced the development on Friday via her Instagram page, writing: “You guys, God did it. FULL CUSTODY on settlement grounds.” She also expressed appreciation to her supporters and well-wishers, praying for…
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APC candidate Oyebamiji unveils ‘Osun Prosperity Agenda’ ahead of governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has unveiled a development blueprint tagged the “Osun Prosperity Agenda,” promising to tackle poverty, boost workers’ welfare, create jobs and strengthen security across the state. Presenting the seven-point agenda on Friday before a gathering that included representatives of civil society groups,…
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