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Aṣa loses mom to brain tumour, singer pens emotional tribute
Nigerian singer and songwriter Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Aṣa, has announced the death of her mother, who passed away following a sudden brain tumour, sharing an emotional tribute on social media. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, the award-winning artist described her late mother as “my mother, my reason to be, my queen, my everything,” noting that the…
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FG, partners pledge gender-inclusive water access on World Water Day 2026
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring gender-inclusive access to safe water and sanitation, describing it as a critical driver of sustainable development and national growth. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja to mark World Water Day 2026, observed…
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The bankrupt oracle: Chatham House and the politics of misreading Nigeria — by Olabode Opeseitan
On certain mornings in London, when the fog hangs low over St. James’s Square and the air carries that faint metallic chill peculiar to the city, a familiar procession unfolds. Nigerian politicians, decked in tailored coats and the quiet tension of ambition, step out of black cars and walk toward the Georgian façade of Chatham House. They move with the…
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Trump can still correct missteps with apology to Iran — Oluwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said that United States President Donald Trump can still correct his missteps in the ongoing Iran crisis by apologising to Iran and its leadership, stressing that it is not too late to right the wrong. The monarch described the United States as a nation built on justice…
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Nigeria remains attractive destination for energy investment — NNPC GCEO
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has said Nigeria remains a viable destination for global energy investment, citing the country’s strong fundamentals and clear value proposition. Ojulari made this known on Tuesday while speaking at CERAWeek 2026, an international energy conference held in Houston, Texas, where he addressed global industry leaders on Nigeria’s energy outlook.…
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POSTSCRIPT: From intent to outcomes — President Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom — by Sunday Dare
If President Tinubu’s visit to London was framed as a strategic reset, its conclusion has now provided something more important: proper evidence of execution. What was once a relationship sustained by legacy is now being redefined by leverage- capital inflows, systems alignments, priorities convergence and stronger economic collaboration. From Washington to Moscow, from the Skylines of China to Japan and…
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BREAKING: Labour Party restricts 2027 presidential ticket to southern region
The Labour Party has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election will be zoned to the southern part of Nigeria. The party’s acting national chairperson, Nenadi Usman, disclosed this on Tuesday during an interaction with journalists in Abuja. Usman stated that the decision had been firmly taken by the party, stressing that it would not consider aspirants…
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Soun of Ogbomoso suspends Adeseun from Mayegun title over alleged misconduct
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, has approved the indefinite suspension of former senator, Hamzat Ayoade Adeseun, from the traditional title of Mayegun of Ogbomosoland over alleged misconduct. The decision was conveyed in a communiqué dated March 23, 2026, and signed by the palace secretary, Toyin Ajamu, which cited acts of insubordination, wilful disregard, and persistent disrespect towards…
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Luvvie Ajayi and all the accolades she deserves — by Connor Gillivan
She moved from Nigeria to Chicago at nine years old. Walked into a classroom where she was the new girl, the only one with an accent, and a minority for the first time in her life. She taught herself to lose the accent by mimicking her classmates. In 2003, she started a blog from her college dorm room. Just writing.…
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The death of preparation: What Omotola’s viral interview reveals about modern journalism — by Bamidele Johnson
One morning, as part of the 15th anniversary of The NEWS Magazine, there were media interviews lined up with members of the founding team, our Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, walked into the boardroom to meet a journalist who had been waiting. My office, which I shared with Demola Adegbamigbe, was right next door. In about the length of time an…
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