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Osun governorship aspirant Omisore debunks suit against APC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress and one of the governorship aspirants of the party in Osun, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has denied reports claiming that he filed a court case against the party, describing the allegation as false, misleading and politically motivated.Omisore, in a reaction to a purported suit marked FHC/OS/CS/261/2025 – Senator Iyiola…
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Nigerian universities: Between hope and collapse — by Oluwadare Ayeni
A few days ago, joy swept across the Nigerian university community when the federal government announced a forty‑per cent (40%) salary increase for academic staff. Lecturers and non‑academic employees alike donned the toga of relief, hopeful that things could finally get better. For many, it felt like a long‑awaited recognition of their labour, decades in the making, fought for relentlessly…
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Iran’s new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards forced through the choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader, seeing him as a more pliant version of his father who would back their hardline policies, bludgeoning aside the concerns of pragmatists, senior Iranian sources said. Already very powerful, the Guards have gained yet greater sway since the war began and quickly overcame the misgivings…
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Group accuses ADC of politicising El-Rufai, Malami trials
A civil society group, The Democratic Front (TDF), has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its comments on the ongoing trials of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The group described as reckless a recent statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, which accused the administration of…
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FG seeks unified communication to strengthen security coordination
The Federal Government has said that a unified communication framework among ministries and government agencies will enhance coordination in addressing security challenges across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja. Idris noted that stronger interaction among ministries and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu, other dignitaries attend Tiwa Savage music foundation launch
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, alongside the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, joined other distinguished guests at the unveiling and official launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation on Monday, 9 March 2026, at The Delborough Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The initiative, founded by renowned Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage…
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Nigeria to concession airport toll gates, rolls out hybrid payment system
The Nigerian Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has announced plans to hand over the management of airport toll gates to private operators in order to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting with officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), citing traffic congestion caused…
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Actress Eucharia Anunobi chastises podcast host over incorrect introduction
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actress, Apostle Dr. Eucharia Anunobi, has criticised a podcast presenter for introducing her incorrectly, insisting that she laboured to earn her titles. The actress made the demand while appearing on the Honest Bunch Podcast, after the presenter introduced her merely as “Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu.” This did not sit well with her, prompting her to…
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Lent and Ramadan observances undermined as Middle East war escalates
By Eboselume Olutola – The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has intensified in recent days, raising fears of a wider global conflict despite the majority of participating countries observing either the Lent or Ramadan fasting period. The latest escalation stems from long-standing hostilities between Israel and Iran, tensions that have shaped Middle East geopolitics for decades.…
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Accord challenges Oyebamiji to explain role in $20m health grant
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Accord Party in Osun State has challenged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, to explain his alleged role in the mismanagement of a $20 million World Bank primary health care grant during former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration. In a statement on Tuesday, the party said Oyebamiji, who served as…
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