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Who should we trust? The man rebuilding or those who caused the ruins? — by Olabode Opeseitan
There is a question every serious nation eventually confronts: Whose voice carries the weight of truth? The voices of those who presided over Nigeria’s long descent into dysfunction, or the sober assessments of global financial institutions that have no stake in our domestic quarrels? The voices of those who helped hollow out the house have returned. They are now insisting…
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Group dismisses InterSociety’s killing claims as false, calls for probe
Civil society group, The Democratic Front (TDF) has described claims by Onitsha-based group, InterSociety, that 1,402 Christians were killed in 96 days as false and malicious, alleging that the report was aimed at tarnishing Nigeria’s image abroad. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the allegation was part of…
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NSC, NRS seek waivers for importers over single window delays
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have urged shipping companies and terminal operators to grant waivers to importers and clearing agents affected by delays linked to the implementation of the National Single Window at the nation’s seaports. The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement held on Friday at the NSC headquarters in Lagos, where…
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Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say
US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. It would be a provocative move considering Beijing said it helped broker the fragile ceasefire agreement that paused the war between Iran and the US earlier this week. President Donald Trump…
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Renewed legal tussle threatens operations at Hely Creek gas asset
A fresh legal tussle over the ownership of Transnational Energy Limited, operator of the Hely Creek gas asset under Petroleum Prospecting Licence 221, has raised concerns about potential disruptions to operations as the dispute draws the attention of regulators. The conflict is between oil and gas businessman and former presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, and Funmi Olawepo, a shareholder and director…
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Senator Buhari organises skill acquisition programme for 120 women in Oyo
The senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, has organised a three-day capacity building training for women in the district aimed at equipping participants with practical skills to improve their livelihoods and strengthen local economies. The programme was held at Alalukimba Centre, Atori, Iseyin, from Wednesday to Friday, and brought together 120 women from across Oyo State. Speaking…
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INEC denies fake X account linked to chairman, warns against misinformation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, operates a personal account on the platform X (formerly Twitter) and has made partisan posts. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission described the claim as false, malicious, and a coordinated attempt to discredit the INEC leadership. INEC…
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Blessing CEO faces petitions over alleged fake cancer claims, doctored results
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has filed a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force against social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as “Blessing CEO”, over alleged false cancer claims and manipulation of medical results to solicit public donations. In a statement…
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Ukraine, Russia move towards potential peace deal, Bloomberg reports
Ukraine and Russia are moving towards a potential deal to end the war, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing the top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Kyrylo Budanov, a former head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, said he saw progress towards a deal but declined to say what a potential compromise on territory, a key stumbling block, would look like.…
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Funsho Doherty declares 2027 Lagos governorship bid under ADC
A former Lagos State governorship candidate, Funso Doherty, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The declaration was made on Friday during an ADC meeting and announced by ADC Vanguard, the coalition mobilisation wing of the party, on X. “With all humility, I would like to announce my candidacy to…
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