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APC not perfect, still Nigeria’s best choice – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has defended the All Progressives Congress (APC), acknowledging its shortcomings but insisting it remains a more viable political platform than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a post shared on X on Saturday, accompanied by a video clip, Keyamo clarified remarks he made during a 2017 interview, which he said had…
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House Speaker Johnson rejects request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol
House Speaker Mike Johnson has denied a request for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to lie in honor at the United States Capitol, citing past precedent over how the deaths of other high-profile figures were handled, according to sources familiar with the matter. The civil rights icon died this week at the age of 84. Jackson was praised by…
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Jide Kosoko releases trailer ahead of ‘Oba Esugbayi’ cinema debut
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Newly elected Oloja of Lagos, Jide Kosoko, has released the trailer of his debut cinema production, Oba Esugbayi, ahead of its theatrical release. The legendary actor took to his social media page to announce the release of the production, captioning the post: “Something ancient is rising… Eleko – Oba Esugbayi… Ramadan blessings, Lenten reflections, one people,…
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TRIBUTE: Chief Ogbue – A man of unshakable faith — by Tony Elumelu
There are people who walk into your life and quietly become part of its foundation. My Father-in-law, Chief Israel C. Ogbue was one of those people for me and his passing leaves a space that cannot be filled. In January 2005, I led the merger between Standard Trust Bank and UBA Group — still recognised as the most transformative banking…
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ADC protests FCT curfew, alleges plot to suppress voters
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over the declaration of a curfew in Abuja ahead of Saturday’s election, describing the move as an attempt to suppress voter turnout. In a statement, the party faulted the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, for imposing a curfew from 8 p.m. on Friday, a day before the polls. The ADC argued…
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Aiyedatiwa inaugurates Aiyegunle–Iwaro Oka Road, reaffirms development agenda
Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commissioned the Aiyegunle–Iwaro Oka Road in Oka-Akoko and a cluster of road projects in Owo Local Government Area, reaffirming that road construction and rehabilitation remain central to his administration’s development blueprint as it marks one year in office. The governor described the inauguration as a major milestone in his first anniversary activities, stating…
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Super Eagles to play Iran, Jordan in Four-Nation Tournament in Amman
Three-time African champions Nigeria will feature in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, the capital of Jordan, during next month’s FIFA men’s international window. The mini-tournament will kick off with a clash between the Super Eagles and the senior men’s national team of Iran at the 17,000-capacity Amman International Stadium on Friday, 27 March 2026. On the same day, the…
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APC calls for probe into alleged ₦13.7bn payroll fraud in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on statutory anti-corruption agencies, including the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to thoroughly investigate the alleged ₦13.7 billion payroll fraud under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Specifically, the party urged…
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Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump’s tariffs in a major blow to the president
The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump, ruling Friday that he exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs using a law reserved for a national emergency. The justices, divided 6-3, held that Trump’s aggressive approach to tariffs on products entering the United States from across the world was not permitted under a 1977 law called the…
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Aiyedatiwa dismisses viral impeachment prophecy against deputy, Adelami
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday dismissed claims of an impeachment plot against his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, describing a viral prophecy circulating online as false and distracting. The governor was responding to a trending video in which the General Overseer of God Central Ministry in Ekiti State, Prophet Olumuyiwa Akogun, predicted a looming political…
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