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Middle-East crisis: How Tinubu’s policy of naira-for-crude guarantees supply security in Nigeria — by Temitope Ajayi
President Bola Tinubu demonstrated foresight in July 2024, when he approved the use of the naira as the payment currency for crude oil supplied by the NNPC to the Dangote Refinery. Since the launch of the naira-for-crude initiative on October 1, 2024, Nigeria has experienced a strategic breakthrough amid the ongoing economic turmoil resulting from the Iran-Israel-US conflict in the…
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Tinubu at 74: Gesture, grit and the politics of perception — by Magnus Onyibe
President Bola Tinubu marked his 74th birthday with a move that startled admirers and unsettled critics: he pledged his entire presidential salary since assuming office on May 29, 2023, as seed capital for a fund to support families of security personnel who lose their lives defending Nigeria. At a time when insecurity remains a defining national challenge, the symbolism is…
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Filmmaker Iyabo Ojo addresses rift between actresses Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has spoken out about the ongoing feud between fellow actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, saying she will no longer intervene in their differences. The dispute resurfaced during the premiere of Iyabo’s movie, The Return of Arinzo, when a viral video showed Toyin greeting Iyabo and Mercy Aigbe warmly, only…
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Transport minister Alkali resigns to pursue governorship ambition
The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has resigned from the Federal Executive Council as he prepares to contest the Gombe State governorship election in 2027. His resignation was confirmed on Tuesday by the State House media office, just hours before the deadline set by President Bola Tinubu for political appointees seeking elective offices to step down. Alkali reportedly tendered his…
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APC, Accord lock horns over police vehicle donation in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party have locked horns over a plan by reinstated local government chairmen to donate vehicles to the police, with both sides divided over its intent and legality. The Accord Party cautioned the Osun State Police Command against accepting the vehicles, alleging they…
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Court adjourns El-Rufai’s bail hearing to Wednesday
The Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to Wednesday. The proceedings were conducted under tight security, reflecting heightened public interest in the ongoing corruption trial involving the former governor. Counsel to El-Rufai, Ukpong Akpan, confirmed the adjournment shortly after the session. “I’m sorry, I…
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BREAKING: El-Rufai removes magistrate as defendant in N1bn rights case
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday removed a chief magistrate of the FCT Magistrate’s Court as a defendant in his N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit. The development was disclosed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where his counsel, Ugochukwu Nnakwu, informed Justice Joyce Abdulmalik shortly after the matter was called. The decision followed the judge’s earlier…
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BREAKING: El-Rufai appears in court as trial resumes after mother’s burial
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday appeared at the Kaduna State High Court for the continuation of his trial over alleged financial improprieties. He arrived at the court premises under tight but orderly security, with officials closely monitoring activities as proceedings resumed in the high-profile case. His appearance followed his recent temporary release by the Independent Corrupt Practices…
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As Trump touts ‘reasonable’ Iranian negotiators, there’s uncertainty about their decision-making power
As President Donald Trump’s envoys gear up for another go at diplomacy with Iran, a major question hovers over their efforts: do the officials they’re communicating with have the juice to make a deal? It’s not entirely clear to American officials whether the regime figures receiving their messages — which have been passed along by Pakistan and Turkey — have…
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Family begins burial rites in Ibadan for late gospel singer Taiwo
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Adegbodu family has commenced burial rites in Ibadan for late gospel singer, Taiwo Adegbodu, drawing condolences from the Christian community across Nigeria. News of the musician’s death was announced by his twin brother, Kehinde Adegbodu, through their official Facebook page on March 1, 2026. Kehinde confirmed that Taiwo died after a brief illness. The late…
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