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A ‘delicate’ balance for Canada and a ‘win-win’ for Modi as Carney visits India
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in India for a pivotal trip aimed at repairing ties with the world’s largest democracy, as both countries seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US. Carney began his visit in Mumbai, where he is meeting with business leaders. He will then travel to New Delhi for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The…
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US intends to nominate an American to UN World Food Programme after McCain resignation
The United States intends to nominate an American to lead the United Nations World Food Programme in coming weeks, a State Department spokesperson said, after Cindy McCain said on Thursday that she intends to step down as head of the program. “The United States can confirm that it will be nominating a highly-qualified American to lead the … WFP, continuing…
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While Arewa is bleeding, its leaders are fighting — by Kadaria Ahmed
Let us start with what we know. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, former FCT Minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo, and one-time Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, is under arrest. He is facing allegations of corruption and accusations under the Cybercrimes Act, including claims that he facilitated the tapping of the phone of the National Security…
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US, Israel attack Iran: Trump announces ‘major combat operations’
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched strikes on Iran, with President Donald Trump announcing the start of what he called major combat operations in a video posted online. The attacks followed weeks of threats from Trump, who also urged regime change in Tehran and warned of potential American casualties. “A short time ago, the United States military began…
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ADC South-South disowns report of Amaechi endorsement
The South-South leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports that it endorsed former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, for the presidency. In a statement issued on Saturday by the South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary, Mabel Oboh, the leadership said no endorsement was made at the February 27 meeting held at the residence of former Edo State governor and…
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Tinubu’s way — by Azuh Arinze
Yes, I love Tinubu’s way, especially when it comes to rewarding loyalty and carrying his people along. Off the top of my head, I can list over 20 people who have been with him for over 30 years now and are still occupying sensitive positions in his government or around him. In our political environment where alliances are often transactional…
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Edun hails new 4% GDP, says growth signals broad-based economic momentum
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has hailed Nigeria’s latest economic performance, describing the new four per cent GDP growth as a clear signal of broad-based economic momentum. According to fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.07 per cent in the fourth…
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Nollywood bids Okemesi farewell during interment
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Late Nollywood actor, Bamidele Oluwatope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has been laid to rest at a cemetery in Ayobo on Friday, as family members, well-wishers and industry colleagues bade him farewell. News of the actor’s demise was announced on February 24, 2026, by fellow actor Jeff Owolewa, who had supported Temitope before his death. The…
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Adeleke’s CoS under fire over payroll controversy as APC calls for resignation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the resignation of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Chief of Staff, Hon. Kazeem Akinleye, over his alleged involvement in the N13.7 billion payroll fraud. In a statement signed by the Osun APC Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, the party described Akinleye as…
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Suspended Super Eagles goalie Obasogie denies match-fixing allegation
Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has strongly refuted allegations of match-fixing that led to his temporary suspension by Singida Black Stars SC, describing the claims as unfounded and damaging to his integrity. In a statement addressed to the club’s management, coaching staff, players, supporters, members of the press, and the wider football community, Obasogie declared unequivocally that he has never…
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