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Blord granted conditional bail in alleged impersonation of VeryDarkMan
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted popular social media personality Linus Ifejirika, known as Blord, conditional bail on self-recognisance over allegations of impersonating social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The court ordered that he deposit his international passport as part of the bail conditions, stating that the document must remain in the custody…
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INEC moves Osun governorship campaign start to August 13
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted the commencement date for campaigns ahead of the Osun State governorship election to August 13, 2026. The decision follows a shift in the election date by one week, from August 8 to August 15, 2026, as contained in the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election. In a…
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How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
Flying to Algeria at the start of his landmark tour of Africa on Monday, Pope Leo had a choice. He could ignore Donald Trump’s extraordinary overnight social media tirade against him, or he could tackle it head on. In the end, he chose the second option, taking the highly unusual step of calling out the Trump White House directly. Speaking…
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Meeting with President Tinubu: What Renewed Hope leaders and ambassadors say — by Tunde Rahman
It was President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural meeting with the leaders and coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the main vehicle for his 2027 re-election campaign. Held on Thursday April 16 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President delivered an outstanding speech at the meeting, challenging the ambassadors to boldly discharge their assignment while sparing no word for the opposition that…
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Between change and capture: APC, power, and the burden of representation — by Folorunso Adisa
When the merger of the Action Congress of Nigeria and the Congress for Progressive Change produced the All Progressives Congress, it carried with it a rare national expectation. For many Nigerians, weary of the long and often turbulent years under the Peoples Democratic Party, the emergence of a new political coalition felt like the opening of a different chapter. The…
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Amupitan’s ‘yanga’ wakes trouble — by Azu Ishiekwene
If Amupitan digs in, as is likely, and his appointor, Tinubu, indulges him, the commission will struggle to retain public trust. The numerous calls for his resignation by different groups, including opposition parties and civil society, are nothing but a demand for accountability. Whether he chooses to come clean or to retain the services of whitewash agents to survive to…
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Court to arraign Saraki, Ahmed, others over alleged role in Offa robbery
The Kwara State Government has filed a 20-count charge of culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy against former Senate President Bukola Saraki, former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, and two others over their alleged roles in the 2018 Offa armed robbery incident. Those also listed in the charge, filed under case number KWS/114C/26, include Yusuf Abdulwahab, former Chief of Staff to Ahmed, and…
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Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up
With Vice President JD Vance, a one-time Iran war skeptic, now tasked with brokering a deal to end it, President Donald Trump has been monitoring his progress closely and inquiring with various friends and advisers how they’d rank his performance, according to three people familiar with the conversations. The president has wondered aloud how they think Vance compares to Secretary…
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Agbeyewa Farms, Ekiti monarchs partner to enhance job creation, rural development
Agribusiness firm, Agbeyewa Farms, and traditional rulers in Ekiti State have strengthened their partnership aimed at enhancing grassroots job creation and advancing rural and agricultural development in Nigeria. This was highlighted at the third annual Agbeyewa Traditional Rulers Retreat held on Thursday, where stakeholders deliberated on strategies to improve community engagement and expand agricultural activities. In his address, Chairman of…
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Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show
Governments and airlines are sounding increasingly urgent alarms about diminishing jet fuel supplies and soaring prices due to the Iran war, as Lufthansa grounded planes, Nigerian carriers threatened to stop flying, and a fire cut fuel output in Australia. Since the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran began on February 28, carriers have hiked air fares, introduced fuel surcharges and cut some…
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