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Idris urges Nigerian youth to verify information before sharing online
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has cautioned Nigerian youth against spreading false information, describing misinformation as a serious moral and national challenge. Idris gave the warning at the 20th Joint Ramadan Lecture organised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and the Voice of Nigeria (VON) in Kaduna. He said…
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Will you choose comfort or growth? — by Bayo Adeyinka
About two weeks ago, a junior colleague sat with me in my office as he sought counsel. He had just moved to a role that stretched him. He was scared as he hadn’t settled in well. He was thinking of moving to a less ‘stressful’ role. The thought of not meeting his numbers kept him awake at night. I listened…
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Nigeria’s digital switchover: Turning delay into opportunity — by Aderemi Ogunpitan
Nigeria’s Digital Switchover (DSO) began as a bold national vision: migrate from analogue to digital TV, free up the 700/800 MHz spectrum for broadband, create jobs through local set-top box (STB) production, and modernise broadcasting. In reality, implementation has been slow and uneven. Pilot launches started in 2016, but most of the country remains analogue. There is still no nationwide…
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Uncertainty surrounds Four-Nation tourney as US-Iran war escalates
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s participation in the Four-Nation tournament billed to hold in Jordan later this month looks uncertain. The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, are billed to take part in the competition scheduled to hold between March 27 and 31, alongside Jordan, Iran and Costa Rica. However, the escalation of the face-off between the United States, Israel…
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Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks
Iranian state TV confirms reports that Khamenei was killed in Israeli and US strikes and declares a 40-day mourning period. Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at his office in the Israeli-US attacks on Iran, following earlier reports of his killing by US and Israeli officials. A 40-day mourning period for the longtime…
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Ten lessons on power, politics, and loyalty from Bolaji Abdullahi’s book — by Abbas Faruq
I typically have a policy of primarily reading only Islamic materials during Ramadan, but this year, I made an exception to complete The Loyalist by Bolaji Abdullahi for two reasons. First, I started reading the book before Ramadan began, and I found it difficult to put it down until I finished it. Second, Senator Bukola Saraki is one of the…
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Indomitable Lionesses beat Super Falcons in pre-WAFCON friendly
Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, fell 0-1 to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in a pre-WAFCON friendly at the Military Stadium, Yaoundé, on Saturday. The game served as a warm-up for both sides ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where Nigeria will be aiming to retain their title, while Cameroon will be eyeing a…
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Iran: Zelensky backs US strikes, says action ‘a chance’ to oust ‘terrorist regime’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that US and Israeli strikes on Iran have created an opportunity for the Iranian people to oust the “terrorist regime” in Tehran, Russia’s ally. Ukraine, fighting off Russia’s full-scale invasion since 2022, has repeatedly accused Iran of providing Moscow with weapons — including the Shahed drones and short-range missiles — for its offensive.…
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Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
The decision by the United States and Israel to plunge into a new war with Iran creates a highly dangerous moment with unpredictable consequences. Israel used the word “pre-emptive” to justify its attack. The evidence is that this is not a response to an imminent threat, which the word pre-emption implies. Instead, it is a war of choice. Israel and…
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Iran launches heavy missile barrage across Israel in retaliation for US-Israel attack
Sirens sounded across Israel as part of the Iranian missile attack against the country. A total of 125 missiles were fired against Israel by Iran during their first barrage, with 35 entering Israeli airspace and the rest being intercepted earlier. As a result, sirens sounded in central and northern Israel. A missile impacted in northern Israel, a Magen David Adom…
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