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Herbert Wigwe, late Access Bank CEO linked to 106 London houses
Late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe has been linked to 106 London properties in a sweeping new investigation into offshore ownership in the British capital. A sweeping investigation into offshore ownership of London property has linked the late Nigerian banking executive Herbert Wigwe to 106 properties in the British capital, casting fresh light on the scale of his footprint in…
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Tinubu’s UK state visit, Nigeria and the subtle power of place marketing — by Israel Opayemi
Indeed, the UK visit by President Tinubu was not just about one or two deals, as it appears to have been the focus of some commentators. Rather, it is a cluster of interlocking benefits that are long-term in nature. As I sat in my hotel room in Johannesburg watching the Skye News transmission of the first day of the historic…
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Akala: A legacy on trial — by Folorunso Adisa
The news of the late Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala’s family dispute has pulled more than a household into the public square. It has summoned a culture, a value system, and a national conscience to stand trial. In moments like this, language becomes both witness and judge, and the Yoruba, with their piercing clarity, have long anticipated such a scene. Ilé olá…
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Beyond old narratives: A measured response to criticism of Jimoh Ibrahim — by Uche Nnadozie
The recent opinion piece by Sonala Olumhense on the appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations is, at best, a selective interpretation of history and, at worst, a deeply flawed attempt to discredit a public figure without balance or context. It is important to begin with facts, not insinuations. Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim does not have…
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Obi’s transition from serious contender to mascot — by Azu Ishiekwene
Friends, admirers, and the “Obidient” fanbase of the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, love to call him by the sobriquet “Okwute,” which in Igbo, Nigeria’s third-largest socio-linguistic group, means rock, boulder, or stone. Quite a nice alias – especially if you associate some doctrinal nuances of Obi’s faith with his first name, Peter. The symbolism of…
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Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine’s drone expertise
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, after saying earlier that Ukrainian drones could help improve security in the Gulf region. “Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support of those who are ready to work with us to ensure security, and we support them too”, he said in a message on social media. Earlier on Thursday,…
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Senate receives proposed framework for state police reform
The push for the creation of state police in Nigeria has advanced following the submission of a comprehensive framework to the National Assembly by a committee set up by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The 75-page proposal, presented on Thursday by the committee chairman, Olu Ogunsakin, was handed over to Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who also chairs…
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The ports, the loan and the arithmetic that refuses to lie — by Olabode Opeseitan
PROLOGUE: THE ARGUMENT THAT MISSES THE POINT Nigeria is once again arguing about the wrong thing. A country that consumes more than eleven million tonnes of steel each year and produces only a fraction of that has decided that the real scandal is the importation of 120,000 tonnes of British steel for the Lagos ports upgrade. That shipment is barely…
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Nollywood thespians felicitate Toyosi Adesanya as she welcomes first child
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actors and actresses have felicitated their colleague, Toyosi Adesanya, and her husband, Bola Adejobi, as they welcome their first child through surrogacy after seven years of marriage. The 55-year-old actress made the announcement in an emotional video posted on Instagram on Saturday to celebrate the child’s arrival. In the video, she was visibly moved to…
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I once wore three bras to conceal myself – Waje reveals
Nigerian singer Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has opened up about struggling with body insecurity in her younger years. Speaking on the latest episode of the Her Next Chapter podcast hosted by Tope Olowoniyan, the 44-year-old artiste revealed that she was particularly uncomfortable with her upper body and took extreme measures to conceal it. She recalled that during her…
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