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Aiyedatiwa: When luck and destiny are not enough — by Bamidele Johnson
Much was made of the Ondo governor’s name when he moved from deputy to the big chair, first by completing the tenure of Rotimi Akeredolu and then by winning election afterward. Among the Yoruba, a name is not a decorative label, but a prophecy with vowels and consonants. Kids aren’t just named but sent into the world with a spiritual…
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In Nigeria’s mining sector, the law is no respecter of persons — by Kehinde Bamigbetan
The coming visit of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom is generating high expectations on the back of positive evaluations of his economic management by international rating agencies and policy institutions. The invitation by King Charles highlights the diplomatic recognition and respect Nigeria commands within the United Kingdom’s political landscape. Yet, as arrangements for what promises to…
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Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Mkambala, celebrates birthday at orphanage
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Priscilla Ojo Mkambala, daughter of popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, celebrated her 25th birthday at an orphanage home. A few hours after fans surprised her by sharing palliatives with a community in Lagos, Priscilla announced on her Instagram page that she personally chose to celebrate her birthday at Amani Orphanage as a way of expressing her…
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‘Every military target’ on Iran’s key oil island ‘totally obliterated’, says Trump
President Donald Trump says the US has “totally obliterated” every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island, but spared the oil infrastructure. Kharg Island is a tiny but strategic terminal in the northern Gulf. Earlier, two officials told the BBC’s partner CBS News that the US is expected to send a marine unit and more warships to the Middle East. Plans…
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Issues in President Tinubu’s UK state visit — by Temitope Ajayi
President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on March 17, 2026 to begin a historic State Visit that will showcase to the world the unique bond that exists between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. When the formalities of the visit begin on March 18, the President Bola, in the company of his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be the…
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FG, states, LGs receive ₦1.894trn February allocation from FAAC
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦1.894 trillion as revenue for February 2026 to the Federal Government, the 36 state governments and the 774 local government councils across the country. The distribution was made at the March 2026 FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Friday, according to a communiqué issued at the end of the…
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NPA ED, Badmus commends Osun journalists for upholding democratic values
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Executive Director, Marine and Operations of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Olalekan Badmus, has commended journalists in Osun State for their commitment to professionalism and their role in sustaining democratic values. Badmus, who facilitated the repainting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo as part of efforts to strengthen the…
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BREAKING: Kidnapped Ondo council official regains freedom after ransom payment
By Boye Oyeyemi – The secretary of an LCDA in Akoko North-West Local Government Area, Joseph Kayode Aladesuyi, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers a few days ago, has regained his freedom after the payment of an undisclosed ransom. Aladesuyi was reportedly kidnapped at Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area, near the Akure Airport. The victim, who hails from…
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Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says officials held talks with the United States, with the island facing an economic crisis and intense pressure from Donald Trump. The president said the talks with the US were led by him, along with former president Raúl Castro and some members of his Communist Party, although he did not specify who participated on behalf of…
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UAE says Iran must halt attacks on neighbours to allow diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump will bring about a diplomatic conclusion to the war with Iran “in his time”, and Tehran must halt attacks on its neighbours before they can mediate, one of the UAE’s top diplomats said in an interview on Friday. Lana Nusseibeh, a former UAE ambassador to the United Nations who now holds the rank of minister of…
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