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Tinubu’s economic reforms attracting global investors, says Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said Nigeria’s ongoing economic and governance reforms under the administration of President Bola Tinubu are strengthening global confidence in the country and creating new opportunities for trade, investment and international cooperation. Idris made the remarks in London during a world press conference held ahead of Tinubu’s official visit to the…
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The political misadventure of Bob Dee: A tale of regret and misguided ambitions — by Yahaya Balogun
In the heart of Nigerian political turmoil, we find Bob Dee, a man profoundly weighed down by the heavy cloak of regret that wraps around him like a shroud. Bob Dee was a strong political ally of the current occupant of Aso Rock, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during the fight against the annulment of the June 12 election, which the…
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After Bashar Sani’s death, the North must finally confront its own monsters — by Yushau A. Shuaib
The heartbreaking murder of Malam Bashar Sani, a senior administrator at the College of Education, Maru, is yet another grim reminder of the tragedy consuming Northern Nigeria. Despite paying more than ₦25.7 million in ransom—alongside motorcycles, phones, and airtime—to secure the release of his abducted family members over several years, he was eventually killed by the same bandits he had…
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TRIBUTE: Apamaku, the night 40 bullets failed — by Wale Adedayo
In the dark and fearful days of Nigeria’s military dictatorship, when whispers carried more safety than speeches and the knock on the door after midnight could mean disappearance, one man stood stubbornly upright against tyranny. His name was Abraham Adesanya. Among his people he was called Apamaku—the one whom death cannot kill. It was not a nickname given lightly. It…
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Omotola donates Mother’s Love Box Office proceeds to children’s education — by Babajide Fadoju
In her directorial debut and 30th year in film, the Nollywood icon says a moment of moral clarity led her to give everything. She had struggled with the idea. She had argued against it. Then, by her own account, she stopped fighting. A few days before the Lagos screening of Mother’s Love, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says a thought arrived with unusual…
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Police arrest two Customs officers over alleged shooting in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service in connection with a shooting incident that led to the death of a driver in Osogbo on Sunday. The suspects, identified as Kolawole Suuti and Danjuma Samuel, were apprehended following the incident, which occurred around the Dada Estate area of the…
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Open for business, rooted in partnership: President Tinubu’s historic UK state visit — by Mohammed Idris
The last time a Nigerian leader paid a state visit to the United Kingdom, seventy percent of Nigeria’s current population were not yet born. That 1989 visit by military President Ibrahim Babangida went as expected – a grand event hosted by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Thirty-seven years later – and sixty-six years after Nigeria gained its independence from the…
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ADC questions use of N6.4tn subsidy savings under Tinubu’s administration
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has questioned how the reported N6.4 trillion savings from the removal of the fuel subsidy are being utilised under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the claim in a statement on Sunday while responding to criticism from the All Progressives Congress (APC), which accused the ADC of inciting Nigerians…
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UK-Nigeria: A reset-building on the past and leaping into the future — by Sunday Dare
Early this week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to the United Kingdom for what may prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements of his Presidency. It will be the first time a Nigerian leader will be berthing on the banks of the Thames on a State Visit in nearly four decades. Only very few such State…
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Yoruba movie stars rally support for Tinubu’s re-election ahead of 2027 polls
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Yoruba movie actors and actresses have converged to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The thespians assembled to launch Eko57, a support group for President Bola Tinubu, in preparation for the 2027 presidential election. Videos from the event showed supporters tossing brooms painted in the All Progressives Congress (APC) party colours while chanting, “On…
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