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FCSC begins review to ensure seamless 2026 promotion process
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, and commissioners of the commission on Tuesday commenced a review process aimed at ensuring a seamless 2026 directorate-level promotion exercise. The initiative was unveiled at the 2025 Directorate-Level Promotion Exercise Assessment Workshop held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to Olaopa, the session was an extraordinary meeting…
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INEC won’t bend electoral rules for parties in Osun poll — REC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will not bend electoral rules to favour any political party in the August 15 governorship election in the state.Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Osun State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin…
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Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed with regional interlocutors a proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz while deferring talks with the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme for later, during a 72-hour diplomatic sprint across three countries seemingly aimed at securing broader support for the plan. Araghchi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg…
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Osun positioning for $2 trillion creative economy, says Governor Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said that the state is positioning itself to benefit from the estimated $2 trillion global creative industry, describing it as a key driver of youth empowerment and economic growth. The governor made the remarks over the weekend after attending a music concert in Osogbo organised by his son, Adebayo Adeleke also known as B-Red,…
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Momodu condemns alleged bullying of Atiku, recalls Obi’s 2019 VP ticket
Veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has criticised what he described as the “bullying” of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, recalling that Peter Obi once served as his running mate in the 2019 presidential election. Momodu made the remarks in a post on his X handle on Monday, expressing concern over what he sees as increasing attacks on Atiku from…
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Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The multi-deck luxury boat valued at more than $500m (£370m) transited the Gulf waterway at the weekendA superyacht linked to one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s key allies has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the ongoing blockade of the critical shipping channel. The 142m-long (465 ft) multi-deck luxury boat, named Nord, is linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexei…
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UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers’ group
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting oil-producers’ group OPEC, as an unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations. The loss of the UAE, a longstanding OPEC member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of…
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Endorsing Kashim? — by Tahir Ibrahim
As Hon. Obiagbon would say” crinkum crankum”.. the best word to use as able description of the noises and discordant tunes around the fate of the Asiwaju/ Shettima APC presidential ticket; is crinkum crankum. I am guessing that all the crinkum crankum and the hulabaloo about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR; dropping or picking Kashim Shettima for a second term…
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Olaosebikan declares for Reps, pledges support for Tinubu’s reelection in 2027
As former Oluyole LG chairman donates secretariat to Oyo APC Former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olatunji Olaosebikan, has reaffirmed his commitment to mobilising support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Olaosebikan made this known on Monday while declaring his intention to seek the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to…
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Osun govt denies viral claim of Apetumodu’s removal as monarch
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has dismissed a press release circulating on the alleged deposition of the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state, Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede (Latimogun I). In an official statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Olufemi Ogundun, the government said…
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