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LASPA warns against illegal parking extortion in Computer Village
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has issued a strong warning to individuals and syndicates involved in illegal parking extortion in the Computer Village area of Ikeja, urging them to desist or face the full weight of the law. The General Manager of LASPA, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, gave the warning on Wednesday, noting that the authority…
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CDS calls for community role in counterinsurgency efforts in North-East
The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has called on residents of Borno and Yobe states to play a more active role in efforts to end insurgency in the North-East, warning that the threat is being sustained from within affected communities. Speaking after a high-level security meeting on Wednesday in Maiduguri, Oluyede stressed the need for a shift towards community-driven…
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Betty Akeredolu joins Labour Party, eyes Senate seat
Former Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has joined the Labour Party in Imo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akeredolu announced her defection in a Facebook post on Tuesday, revealing that she attended the party’s National Executive Council and stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on March 17. She described the meeting as well attended and commended the party’s organisational…
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The problem with Dele Momodu runs deep, deeper than most realize — by Femifoluwa Ladehl
It’s the same issue that plagued Yinka Odumakin, Rauf Aregbesola, Babafemi Ojudu and the recently deceased Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo. They were never satisfied with basking in the warmth of the sun; they craved entry into its thermonuclear core, only to get scorched. Now, they’re charred and disgraced, leaving a trail of mess wherever they turn. This is a spontaneous…
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The Imam, too, must crosscheck his facts — by Garba Shehu
It is widely believed in the Muslim world (and even among non-followers of the religion) that the rise of the digital media has exposed Islam in its true form and meaning directly to the world, through Islamic scholars, lectures, personal testimonies and translations of the Qur’an that people can access with few clicks, after centuries of sometimes deliberate misrepresentation of…
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Troops repel terrorist attack in Borno, kill over 80 insurgents
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled a coordinated terrorist attack on their positions in Mallam Fatori, Borno State, killing more than 80 insurgents, including key commanders. The military said the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, involved a five-pronged assault by terrorists who advanced on foot and deployed armed drones in an…
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Burna Boy meets Fubara over school, healthcare projects in Rivers
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has visited Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid plans to undertake community development projects in the state. Although details of the meeting were not officially disclosed, reports indicate that the visit is linked to proposed interventions in Ahoada West Local Government Area, the singer’s community. The development follows public outrage over the poor condition of…
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Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
A Belgian court has ruled that a former diplomat can stand trial in connection with the killing in 1961 of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. Etienne Davignon, now 93, is accused of involvement in the unlawful detention and transfer of Lumumba and of his degrading treatment. Davignon was a trainee diplomat at the time and went on to become…
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UK state visit: The snub that never happened — by Abiodun Olufowobi
Nigerian political commentary has a fascinating rhythm. When the nation is embarrassed abroad, the analysis arrives instantly and in great abundance. But when the nation is honoured, the reaction can be remarkably restrained. One might almost think that disappointment is easier to celebrate than dignity. Imagine for a moment that word had leaked that, for whatever reason, the United Kingdom…
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Southwest students lead protest over electricity crisis in Nigeria
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –Students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, on Wednesday took to the streets of Osogbo, Osun State capital, to protest the persistent unstable electricity supply across the country, describing the situation as detrimental to academic activities and student welfare.Speaking during the protest, the Southwest Coordinator of NANS, Comrade…
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