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Bimbo Akintola’s performances make me rethink my craft — Funke Akindele
Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has praised veteran actress Bimbo Akintola, saying her performances continually challenge her to become better at her craft. Akindele made the remark during her Creative Blueprint 2.0 masterclass held in Lagos, where she reflected on her journey in the film industry and the influences that have shaped her career. In a video from the…
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Aiyedatiwa urges value-driven leadership at Oba Falae’s book launch
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on emerging leaders to embrace integrity, discipline and resilience, using the life of former finance minister and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae as a model. Aiyedatiwa made the call on Thursday at the launch of Falae’s autobiography, “The Triumph of Grace,” held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs…
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Police arrest four suspects over attack on officers in Osun community
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the attack on its officers in Ilobu community, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, the arrests followed a viral video showing police personnel being assaulted by hoodlums…
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Ex-minister Stella Oduah, aide cleared of N2.5 billion fraud charge
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has discharged former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah and her former aide, Gloria Odita, of a N2.5 billion fraud charge. The presiding judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, granted their discharge on Thursday, March 26, 2026, after the prosecution informed the court that the case against them had been discontinued following a plea bargain. Instead, the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Senator Abiodun Ali at crossroads between Oyo governorship ambition, kingship
The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sarafadeen Abiodun Ali may have been pushed into a dilemma, as he faces a tough choice between politics and tradition. Reliable sources indicate that he is the anointed candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Oyo State, yet he is also a ranking chief eligible for coronation as a king.…
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Akpabio reaffirms Senate backing for creation of Anioma State
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed legislative and political support for the creation of Anioma State. He spoke on Wednesday at the South-South zonal congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Asaba, Delta State, adding that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the initiative. Akpabio said Warri would serve as the capital of the new Delta…
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UK now ‘ready’ to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says
British forces are now “ready to act” to board and detain ships in Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in UK waters, the defence secretary has said. Russia has been accused of operating ships without a valid national flag to avoid sanctions on oil and help fund its war in Ukraine. Ministers identified a legal basis in January that would allow forces…
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10 major takeaways from President Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom — by Temitope Ajayi
Nigeria returned to global significance with the just-concluded state visit to the United Kingdom by President Bola Tinubu. The President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, played their roles well to critical acclaim. Both the President and the First Lady brought grace to the occasion with their poise, elegance, and comportment. Since the visit ended on Thursday, if the Nigerian…
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Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
Before the Iran war, US President Donald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies lobbied hard against strikes, fearing the attacks Tehran is now unleashing on them. As the war drags on, they fear a quick exit could leave them worse off than before it began. Over the past week, as momentum toward negotiations to end the war has grown, Gulf Arab officials…
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Bayo Onanuga: The quiet architecture of power and strategy — by Tosin Olayinka
In an age where governance is increasingly shaped by the velocity of information and the volatility of public opinion, a few figures distinguish themselves not by noise, but by clarity, restraint, and precision. Chief Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, belongs firmly in that rare class. He is not merely…
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