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How I want to be remembered — Pa Fasoranti
Pa Reuben Fasoranti, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, has said that he hopes to be remembered for his sincere service to society. Fasoranti made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his residence in Akure. The nonagenarian added that he should be remembered as a man who gave his all in leadership and…
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The fallacy of the ‘decent young man’ — by Wale Bakare
“I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but also inexperienced, and I believe that contributed to his inability to manage the affairs of the country, particularly when he was faced with challenges.” – Atiku Abubakar Around 2016, a groundswell of disaffection with the trajectory of the then 17-year-old ‘nascent’ 4th Republic swept across Nigeria. It…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji pledges inclusive governance, seeks support of non-indigenes
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has promised to run an inclusive administration that will accommodate non-indigenes and other interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Oyebamiji made the pledge on Sunday during a public engagement with members of the Arewa…
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Akwa Ibom cultural heritage alive, ready for global stage, says Eno
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has said the state’s rich cultural heritage remains vibrant and is ready to compete on the global stage, as it hosted the 2026 World Heritage Day celebration in Uyo. Eno, who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, at the event held at the Tropicana Event Centre, reaffirmed the state’s readiness…
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Can Atiku–Obi unseat Tinubu–Shettima in 2027? — by Yushau Shuaib
Nigeria’s political landscape is gradually heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yet, beyond permutations of power, recent personal encounters have exposed a deeper concern—how dangerously our national discourse is drifting toward divisive narratives of religion and ethnicity. Recently, I confronted a disturbing social media post by a purported Northern Muslim denigrating Jesus over political provocation. As a devout…
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The Gombe succession: Who is afraid of the Pantami factor — by Yushau Shuaib
My recent visit to Gombe for a capacity-building programme on Artificial Intelligence and strategic communication offered more than professional engagement—it provided a revealing glimpse into the state’s evolving political dynamics ahead of the next gubernatorial race. From the airport to the city centre, one could not miss the growing visibility of Professor Ali Isa Pantami, the former Minister of Communication…
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Tinubu’s reform revolution: How PBAT is redefining Nigeria’s economic trajectory — by Yusuf Ali
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, within a short period in office, ignited one of the most consequential reform waves in Nigeria’s democratic history. While debates continue across political and public spheres, a development-focused assessment reveals a presidency anchored on bold structural reforms, fiscal rebuilding, and long-term economic repositioning—arguably setting it apart from previous administrations. A New Era of Difficult but…
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NNPC, SNEPCo, NCDMB commission geosciences centre at University of Lagos
A joint partnership involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has commissioned and donated a newly built Geosciences Centre of Excellence to the university. The facility, designed to strengthen geosciences education and research in Nigeria, was inaugurated…
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High-profile Russian lifestyle influencers lash out in rare display of anger at Putin’s
Russian beauty influencer Victoria Bonya, pictured in Cannes, France, in 2018, says Russia’s internet restrictions are preventing people from communicating with loved ones. “Vladimir Vladimirovich, people are afraid of you.” Those were the opening words of an Instagram post addressed to President Vladimir Putin by Russian beauty influencer Victoria Bonya, known for her make-up tips and lifestyle content. “The people…
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Atiku faults NBC advisory, warns against threat to press freedom
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised a recent election-related advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), warning that it could undermine press freedom and restrict free expression in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 polls. Atiku reacted to the development in a statement issued via his official X handle on Saturday. “The Code of Conduct advisory issued by the…
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