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Crossing into captivity — by Folorunso Adisa
There is a particular grief reserved for the Nigerian who discovers, too late, that the country he fled has simply reassembled itself abroad, wearing a different flag. He left in search of dignity and found servitude with better lighting. He left in search of safety and found himself chained to an airline seat like cargo awaiting manifest. The tragedy of…
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Pete Edochie, Olu Jacobs and the missing link — by Abdullahi Haruna
Recently, the land was enveloped in grief. It was the passing of the mercurial thespian, the Bashorun of the screen, the Eze Gburugburu of the creative hub, the Danmasanin of our literary theatre—his majesty, Olu Jacobs. Many mourned. Many wept. But one expression of grief caught my attention: the tribute of another screen oracle, His Eminence Agabaidu Pete Edochie, the…
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African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to refrain from actions that could undermine stability
The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions or statements that could worsen tensions and undermine regional peace and stability. “The Commission urges the three countries to address their differences through established diplomatic channels and peaceful dialogue,” it said in a statement late on Thursday. On Thursday, Ethiopia ordered…
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Nollywood stars honour late Olu Jacobs at Night of Tributes
By Damilola Akinwale – Nollywood thespians gathered to honour veteran actor Olu Jacobs at his Night of Tributes on Wednesday, ahead of his funeral. The ceremony, held at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, brought together industry colleagues and well-wishers to remember the actor, who died on September 16, 2026, aged 84. The evening featured tributes, performances and personal recollections of…
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Phyna knocks out Nkechi Blessing in celebrity boxing bout
Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna, has defeated actress Nkechi Blessing by a fourth-round technical knockout in a celebrity boxing bout in Lagos. The fight took place on Thursday at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, as part of Balmoral’s ‘Chaos in the Ring’ event. The organiser announced Phyna as the winner after she secured a technical knockout in…
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Nigeria at 66: Booming banks, struggling nation: Where is the promised prosperity? — by Blaise Udunze
As Nigeria celebrates 66 years of independence, it must ask whether the country has delivered the prosperity and opportunities its people were promised. Beyond the official celebrations, political speeches and repeated claims of national achievement, Nigerians must confront a more important question about the country’s actual progress. Is Nigeria becoming an economy in which its people can increasingly determine their…
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Nollywood actor Yemi Solade laments N18,912 GTBank service charge deduction
By Damilola Akinwale – Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has accused Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) of overcharging him following the deduction of N18,912 from his account as a monthly service charge. The actor lamented the situation in an Instagram post on Thursday, captioned, “What an INDEPENDENCE DAY robbery!” He shared what appeared to be a receipt of the transaction, showing…
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REPORT: US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say
The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help ease soaring global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, according to three people close to the discussions. The warning marks an escalation in pressure on Europe as US President Donald Trump considers a potential ban to help bring down US…
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Of aura-farming and fraud! — by Folorunso Adisa
It didn’t surprise me to see the barrage of complaints levelled against Mr. Stephen Akintayo by his erstwhile staff. In one of my earliest pieces in my column for The Punch Newspapers, titled “Sujimoto’s Foundation of Sand” (link in the comment section), I wrote at length about the public defence mounted for Sujimoto by Stephen Akintayo, another prominent figure in…
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Dangote is confusing Kenyans – and he is not even sorry! — by James Sang
After spending three full hours listening to Dangote executives at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, then watching the Lamu refinery launch, I finally understood why Kenyans are walking around dazed like they have just been slapped by Lucy. These Nigerians were speaking exclusively in billions. The poor Million – the same unit we have used for decades to measure our own…
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