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Wike’s PDP camp working for Tinubu’s second term — Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has alleged that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with a faction linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are indirectly supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Makinde made the remarks on Sunday during a closed-door meeting held in Bauchi with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and…
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A union between order and violence — by Folorunso Adisa
It has always been a restless union, a gathering of men bound not just by trade but by tension. Long before now, it had earned a reputation that traveled faster than its buses. Where it went, stories followed of unrest, of muscle, of a certain lawlessness that hovered like heat over asphalt. My understanding of that world was never abstract.…
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Saadia Mosbah: A voice against racism in Tunisia — by Okoi Obono-Obla
Saadia Mosbah is a prominent Tunisian human rights activist who has devoted her life to combating racism and advocating for the rights of Black Tunisians and victims of racial discrimination, including Sub-Saharan migrants. Her relentless efforts have focused on dismantling stereotypes and fostering equality across Tunisian society, promoting a nation free from prejudice, racism, and division. As a Black Tunisian…
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In memory of MEE Mofe-Damijo — by Simbo Olorunfemi
“As a child, I wished only to be relevant. I am now. I wished to have people pause and listen to me as I talked. They do now. I wished also to have people laugh at my jokes. They do now, even if it’s out of politeness.” – MEE Mofe-Damijo, 1993 This day, 30 long years ago, the sun abruptly…
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Police clarify IGP’s directive, deny disbandment of tactical units nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, ordered the disbandment of all police units and tactical squads across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, described the reports as a misrepresentation of the IGP’s directive, noting that no such blanket order was given.…
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Chatham House’s misreading of President Tinubu’s UK state visit — by Tosin Olayinka
“He who thinks he has caught a tiger may discover, too late, that he was only clutching his own shadow.” That is the problem with the Chatham House commentary by Dr Leena Koni Hoffmann: it reads less like rigorous policy analysis and more like a polished brief built on selective pessimism, half-acknowledged progress, and a familiar genre of elite-distance commentary…
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Iyabo Ojo threatens legal action against Baba Ijesha over alleged false claims
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has threatened legal action against her colleague, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, over alleged false claims involving her children. The actress warned him to desist from involving her children in his narrative, stating that failure to comply could result in a lawsuit. Baba Ijesha, who recently completed his jail…
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Mohbad’s father raises concerns over legitimacy of DNA testing in paternity case
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Mr. Joseph Aloba, father of the late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has raised concerns over the legitimacy of the DNA testing centres designated to confirm paternity for Mohbad’s son. In a video shared via Tik Tok on Saturday, Aloba disclosed that his legal counsel informed him that both the centre appointed by the…
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Papa Ajasco star adopts ‘Bondu Alaska’ identity following trademark limitations
Nigerian comic actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, famed for his iconic role as Papa Ajasco in the popular 1990s sitcom, has announced a new stage name, officially adopting the identity “Bondu Alaska.” The move comes after long-standing limitations on the independent use of the Papa Ajasco character affected his access to endorsements and acting opportunities. The 65-year-old actor shared the announcement in…
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IGP Disu restructures Police Force, shuts down RRS, SWAT, Anti-Robbery squads
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has ordered the immediate disbandment of all special police units and squads across the country as part of a sweeping reform of the Nigeria Police Force. The directive affects several tactical formations, including the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Anti-Cultism, Anti-Kidnapping, Scorpion Squad, Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS), Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Monitoring Units,…
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