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Tinubu to visit Windsor Castle as UK outlines programme
The British government has released details of the itinerary for President Bola Tinubu’s forthcoming state visit to Windsor Castle scheduled for March 17 to 19. According to the programme, the visit will feature a series of bilateral engagements, ceremonial activities and interactions with members of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom. Preparatory arrangements for the visit are expected to…
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Tonto Dikeh responds to criticism of her appreciation post for ex-husband Churchill
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has responded to critics who condemned her for doing too much over an appreciation post directed at her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, in celebration of Mother’s Day. In a celebratory message shared on her Instagram Story, Tonto thanked Churchill for making her a mother, while also using the opportunity to appreciate his mother.…
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OAP Toke Makinwa celebrates first Mother’s Day with daughter
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has expressed profound gratitude to her daughter, Yaya, while celebrating her first Mother’s Day. The broadcaster took to her Instagram page to share adorable photos of herself and her daughter, noting that she was able to receive personalised Mother’s Day messages because of her child, which she described as a joyful experience.…
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Driver allegedly shot dead by Customs operatives in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A driver was allegedly shot dead on Sunday by operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) at Onibueja community along the Osogbo–Iwo Road in Osun State. It was gathered that the operatives were on patrol in mufti and using a white private vehicle, making it difficult for commuters to immediately identify them as Customs officers.…
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Oyo APC group rallies support for Olaosebikan in Oluyole constituency race
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Oluyole APC Solidarity (OAPCS), has declared support for a former ally of the late Governor Lam Adesina, Kehinde Olaosebikan, in the race for the Oluyole Federal Constituency seat. The group made its position known in a statement signed by its chairman, Dr Muftau Ajisefini, and made available to journalists…
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IWD: Advocates urge FG to integrate SGBV education into school curriculum
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Women’s rights advocates in Osun State have called on the Federal Government to include Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) education in the nation’s school curriculum as part of efforts to curb rising cases of abuse and promote safer communities. The appeal was made at the weekend during a press conference to mark the 2026 International…
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Iran’s IRGC announces 54th strike wave on Israel, debuts Sejjil missile
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Sunday the execution of the 54th wave of its military operation against Israel, marking the first use of the Sejjil missile in the ongoing campaign. The IRGC, in a statement released through its public relations office and reported by Iran’s IRGC-linked Tasnim News Agency, described the operation as successfully carried out under the…
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In defence of Daniel Bwala — by Festus Adedayo
“I walked into the Governor’s Lodge, my feet languid and heart trembling. When you walk into that hallowed premises, you are not sure of your fate. On this particular day, even inanimate objects at the Lodge knew that the earth and heavens were in a warring mood. There was an unusual calm. The rats of the Lodge had lost their…
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CBN issues new rules on BVN registration, mobile transfers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new directives for banks, financial institutions and payment service providers aimed at strengthening electronic payment security, tightening oversight of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system and improving the management of dormant bank accounts and unclaimed funds. The directives were contained in three separate circulars issued on March 12, 2026 and distributed to…
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Ibadan, powerlessness, and University of Ibadan’s missteps — by Taiwo Adisa
Let me start by saying that Ibadan in this piece is used to depict Oyo State as one of the 36 states of the Nigerian nation. Section 147(1-7) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) provided for the office of the Ministers of the government. In Section 147(3), the constitution provides that the appointment of ministers shall be done in conformity…
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