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The Hamzat-Yayi blueprint: How to win party tickets — by Olutayo Ogundipe
“Political parties are private organizations. They’re responsible for their internal governance and positioning the party for electoral success. The way APC, especially in the Southwest, has been approaching the next election cycles is a lesson in party governance. PBAT is the leader of the party. That’s the reality. He has his preferred candidates for some select posts. That’s pretty normal.…
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Information minister bags Image Maker Award 2026, reaffirms commitment to transparency
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency following his conferment with the Image Maker Award 2026, describing the honour as a reflection of efforts to build trust and strengthen communication around government reforms. Idris received the award from Vanguard Media Limited, publishers of Vanguard newspaper, at a ceremony held in Lagos on…
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Russia’s Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in dominating energy markets, in an interview broadcast on Friday. Lavrov, interviewed by Russian state television, said Washington, in its dealings with Latin America and the Middle East, was “taking us back to a world where nothing existed”…
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The Obi–Kwankwaso alliance: Puff or pith? — by Ugo Egbujo
Some say wistfully that the alliance has come four years late. Its optimistic supporters insist that a ticket promising equity, unity and prosperity is never late. It was first mooted in 2022, but bloated egos would not let it thrive. Fortunately, the last elections cleared some delusions. Perhaps the alliance has arrived at its appointed time. After the 2023 presidential…
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Nato says ‘no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
Nato says there is no provision for member states to be suspended or expelled from the military alliance after a report said the US could seek to suspend Spain over its Iran war stance. Reuters quoted a US official who said an internal Pentagon email had suggested measures for the US to punish allies it believed had failed to support…
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Anioma state: A political illusion in Nigeria’s fourth republic — by Michael Chibuzo
Agitation for state creation in Nigeria is as old as the country itself. Yet, before delving fully into the Anioma issue, it is important to take a brief historical detour to establish the background necessary for understanding the complexities surrounding contemporary state creation demands in Nigeria. Since the Luggard amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates in 1914, Nigeria has…
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Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries
Russia said on Friday that new European Union sanctions on its oil and gas would hurt developing countries and the EU itself, and promised to retaliate. The EU adopted a 20th package of sanctions against Russia over Moscow’s war in Ukraine on Thursday, including further restrictions on the transportation of Russian oil and gas and sanctions against oil producers and…
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President Ruto’s foot-in-the mouth disease — by Kelechi Deca
President William Ruto embarked on a series of reforms in the education sector which has positively impacted on human capital development in his country. Based on the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI) 2023, Kenya has made a remarkable leap in the ranking. So while addressing Kenyans living in Italy early this week, the only way President Ruto knew to…
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Veteran journalist Shola Oshunkeye unveils book at 70th birthday colloquium in Lagos
Veteran journalist Shola Oshunkeye has unveiled a new book titled “Byline & Backbone: A Lifetime of Big and Impactful Stories” to mark his 70th birthday celebration. The launch and colloquium were held on Thursday at the Adebutu Kessington Media Resource Centre of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, and attracted prominent figures from Nigeria’s media and political space.…
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BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chairman Ayeni over alleged N36bn, $30m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Tunde Ayeni, a businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, over alleged financial misconduct involving N36.5 billion and $30 million. According to a report by TheCable, Ayeni was arrested in Abuja on Thursday and is currently being held in EFCC custody as investigations continue. Sources familiar with the…
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