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Speaker Abbas mourns deputy chief of staff Chamberlain
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed shock and deep sadness over the death of his Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative), Dunkwu Chamberlain Nnamdi. Dr. Chamberlain, who hailed from Uteh Okpu community in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, died in the early hours of Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was also the…
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Chelsea, Man City join Arsenal in FA Cup last eight
By Tosin Omojola – Premier League sides Chelsea and Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals after both teams came from behind to secure victories against their fifth-round opponents. Chelsea were stretched to the limit by Wrexham, who dragged the Premier League side into extra time before eventually succumbing to the Blues. Chelsea had to fight back…
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Army, police joint operation frees 19 kidnap victims in Abuja
A joint operation by troops of the Nigerian Army and operatives of the Nigeria Police Force has led to the rescue of 19 kidnapped victims in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The search-and-rescue operation was carried out around Gidan Dogo following intelligence reports on the location of suspected kidnappers linked to the recent abduction of residents…
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Ìgbàlayé: Oga Bello was a loverboy — by Oladeinde Olawoyin
Oga Bello and Jide Kosoko were once romantic lover-boys in Yoruba flicks, and that’s one lesson that struck me midway into Professor Aderinto’s new documentary. That moment, I realised the transient nature of life, experiences, and beauty. In that documentary, Professor Aderinto deployed the didactic nature of cinema to paint an important picture of Fuji artistes as compulsive philanderers. Drawing…
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When spokespersons falter: The Bwala/Mehdi meltdown — by Segun Showunmi
Public communication at the highest levels of government is not a casual undertaking. The role of a spokesperson is one of the most demanding assignments in political leadership because it sits at the intersection of policy, perception, and national reputation. Every word, tone, gesture, and response becomes part of the narrative through which both domestic and international audiences judge a…
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The politics of changing minds: Reno and Bwala as a case study — by Kayode Adebiyi
There is a need to clear a few things up. Many Nigerians are pathetically naïve about politics and how it is played, not only in Nigeria but across the world. The fact that I wrote a critique of Daniel Bwala’s interview with Mehdi Hasan on Head to Head does not suggest that I am against him as a person, nor…
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NSC mourns passing of Nigeria Aquatics Federation president Dunkwu
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, president of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), whose death has brought sadness to the Nigerian sports community. Dr Dunkwu was widely recognised for his strong commitment to the advancement of aquatic sports in Nigeria. During his tenure, he worked tirelessly to strengthen the structure…
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Stakeholders mourn as Nigeria Aquatics Federation president Dunkwu passes on
Nigeria’s sports community has been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, the President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dr Dunkwu, widely regarded as a passionate advocate for aquatic sports development, was known for his tireless commitment to nurturing young talent…
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Aderinto: In Praise of the Queens in Fuji Kingdom (1) — by Oladeinde Olawoyin
Iyabo Alake Osanle, easily the most phenomenal female Fuji musician of the 21st century, burst onto the male-dominated Fuji scene on the cusp of the millennium with rare gusto: a microphone in hand, an all-male Fuji band, an avalanche of lewd lyrics and street slang, a croaky ‘masculine’ voice, and unconventional demeanours that challenged people’s pre-conceived notion of feminine creativity.…
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‘I will defend Tinubu anywhere’ — Bwala addresses Al Jazeera controversy
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has responded to the reactions following his recent appearance on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head, saying he remains ready to defend the administration anywhere in the world. Bwala appeared on the programme hosted by Mehdi Hasan, where he addressed questions on government policies and past statements he made about…
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