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New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’
The South African government has summoned the new US ambassador after he made what they called “undiplomatic” comments about an anti-apartheid chant. Leo Brent Bozell III, who started in the role last month, caused offence by disagreeing with a legal ruling about the chant Kill The Boer. Some say the chant amounts to hate speech, although the Constitutional Court has…
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Group faults ADC’s criticism of 2025 capital budget rollover
Political advocacy group, The Democratic Front (TDF) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its comments on the rollover of 70 per cent of the 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year, describing the party’s position as a display of ignorance of public budgeting and accounting procedures. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its chairman,…
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ADC urges FG to limit petrol prices as global oil market fluctuates
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to introduce a temporary cap on petrol prices to protect Nigerians from further increases in fuel costs triggered by instability in the global oil market. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ADC’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said recent increases in petrol prices reflect growing volatility in global oil markets,…
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Wike faction of PDP fixes May 25 for presidential primary
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has scheduled May 25 for the election of its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group also fixed May 2, May 9 and May 16 for the conduct of primaries to select candidates for state assemblies, the national…
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Flutterwave partners with Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to support African creative talents
Flutterwave, one of Africa’s leading payments technology companies, has partnered with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to empower and develop emerging creative talents across the continent. The announcement was made during the official launch of the foundation on Monday at The Delborough, Lagos, where prominent figures from Nigeria’s entertainment, business, and cultural sectors gathered to celebrate the initiative. In a…
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Ekiti-born philanthropist, businessman Chief Victor Fagbemi, dies at 81
Family announces burial plans Ekiti-born philanthropist and founder of Citimark Carriers and Skylimit Courier Nigeria Limited, Chief Victor Adedoyin Fagbemi, has passed away at the age of 81. A native of Emure-Ekiti, Chief Fagbemi held the honorary titles of Aro of Oshodi, Lagos State, and Bobagunwa of Itapa, Ekiti. He made significant contributions to public life in both Lagos and…
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‘Media must not promote terrorist propaganda’ — Defence minister
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has called on media organisations across Nigeria to exercise professionalism in their reporting and avoid disseminating terrorist propaganda that could demoralise troops and give undue publicity to criminal elements. Gen. Musa made the call on Wednesday while addressing journalists after a strategic meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff and…
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APC vows to unseat Governor Adeleke as campaign begins in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has declared that the commencement of campaigns for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the State signals what it described as the beginning of the end of the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement, the state chairman of the party, Tajudeen Lawal, said the…
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Governor Adeleke says performance in office qualifies him for second term
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that his performance in office over the past three and a half years makes him deserving of a second term as governor. Adeleke made the declaration on Wednesday while hosting members of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Osun Council, at the Government House in Osogbo. He asserted that…
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PDP BoT moves to reconcile aggrieved members ahead of 2027 elections
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun moves to reconcile aggrieved members and resolve internal disputes as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. The decision followed an expanded emergency meeting of the board held between March 10 and 11 in Abuja to deliberate on the party’s lingering leadership crisis and its implications…
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