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With love to Waziri — by Femi Fani-Kayode
“I will not respond to Kashim Shettima because he is disrespectful. I am older than him and I have more experience in governance than he does, so I will not respond to him. It is not part of our tradition in the North to disrespect elders. You cannot look at someone who is senior to you in both age and…
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Pat Utomi: Time to take a back seat — by Temitope Ajayi
Since bursting into national consciousness, Professor Patrick Utomi has convinced himself that he is the Nigerian equivalent of Albert Einstein, Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes rolled into one. For decades, as a public intellectual/commentator on national affairs and economic matters, Utomi has consistently shared his views on the world and on how Nigeria’s political economy should be constructed. Like…
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UTME candidates abducted in Benue bus attack, 14 feared missing
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted passengers, including candidates preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), after attacking a Benue Links bus along the Otukpo axis of Benue State. The attack occurred between 7pm and 8pm on Wednesday at the Benue Burnt Bricks area in Otukpo Local Government Area, where the bus was intercepted, its occupants robbed,…
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Atiku will contest in 2031 elections, Wike mocks former VP
Says FCT projects will be delivered despite political distractions Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a serial election contestant and loser amid ongoing political exchanges. Wike was reacting to Atiku’s claim that the current administration has not delivered positive results for Nigerians. Speaking during an inspection…
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Finance ministry to align workforce with operational needs following PASGA review
The Federal Ministry of Finance has concluded a close-out meeting on the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) exercise, aimed at aligning its workforce with functional demands and improving service delivery. The meeting, held on Thursday in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and consultants, reviewed findings, validated outcomes, and set…
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BREAKING: Court orders arrest of ex-minister Sadiya Umar over absence at trial
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo has issued an arrest warrant against Sadiya Umar Farouq, former minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development. Jude Onwuegbuzie, the presiding judge, also granted an order for the arrest of Bashir Nura Alkali, a permanent secretary in the ministry. The court order followed an application by the Economic and…
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How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz
As the United States embarks on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, it could draw on an arsenal of drones, explosive-laden robots and helicopters to reduce risks, though de-mining crews could still be vulnerable to Iranian attacks. The U.S. is trying to secure the strait from mines as part of efforts to end Iran’s disruption of shipping, which has…
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Dino Melaye’s outfit steals spotlight at ADC convention
Former senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has drawn widespread attention on social media following his appearance at the 2025 African Democratic Congress (ADC) convention. The event, held on Tuesday at the Rainbow Event Center in Abuja, saw Melaye arrive in a striking outfit comprising a black long-sleeved button-down shirt, a black face cap, wide-legged beige trousers, and a flowing…
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Osun APC slams lawmaker over comments on Tinubu, Oyebamiji, Oke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam, describing him as a frustrated politician over his alleged recent comments on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and the Director-General of its campaign committee, Hon. Wole…
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Blunt-speaking Pope tells Cameroon to root out corruption to find peace
Pope Leo XIV has told Cameroon’s government to root out corruption during a forthright address on the second leg of his African tour. “In order for peace and justice to prevail, the chains of corruption – which disfigure authority and strip it of its credibility – must be broken,” he told those gathered at the presidential palace in the capital,…
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