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El-Rufai and the rhetoric of hell — by Folorunso Adisa
I first encountered the name Joseph Goebbels in a lecture hall at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. It was during my Diploma programme some decades ago, and I recall my communications lecturer, Dr. Sina Julius Aina, introducing his work long before politics taught me why he still matters. Goebbels spoke for power, engineered perception, shaped truth, and disciplined dissent through language.…
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NELFUND, university registrars partner on data verification, loan awareness
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the Association of Registrars of Nigeria Universities (ARNU) have announced a partnership to ensure seamless student data verification and strengthen loan awareness as part of efforts to enhance the implementation of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The collaboration was sealed at a meeting in Abuja between NELFUND’s Managing Director and Chief Executive…
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Ekiti appoints new monarchs, raises teachers’ retirement age to 65
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved the appointment of two new traditional rulers for Ayegbaju-Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and Ijesa-Isu Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area, ending months of succession processes in the communities. The council also endorsed the domestication of the Teachers Harmonised Retirement Age Act, 2022, raising the retirement age for…
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Afolayan seals cross-border film partnership with Benin Republic
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan’s production company has entered into a partnership with the Republic of Benin to advance film production, youth capacity building and creative infrastructure across West Africa. The collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday at the KAP Hub in Lagos, headquarters of the KAP Group, following high-level engagements initiated by the Beninese…
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Chelle’s future in doubt after pay rise request to NFF
The future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has come under renewed scrutiny following reports that the Franco-Malian tactician formally requested a substantial increase in his monthly remuneration from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). According to an insider account, Chelle, a former Lens defender, submitted a detailed 19-point proposal to the NFF on 22 January 2026, despite being under…
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Osun govt to roll out funding support for tech start-ups
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday disclosed that his administration is working on a sustainable funding framework for technology start-ups, with plans to provide grants and financial lifelines to emerging tech businesses in the state from the next fiscal year. Adeleke made this known at the maiden edition of the Osun Tech Festival, where…
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Madugu lists Ajibade, Nnadozie, 23 others for Cameroon friendlies
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in a 25-player roster for the upcoming friendly matches against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Yaoundé. Canada-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene makes a return to the squad after a couple of years, while forward Gift Monday, now based in…
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Dele Momodu intercedes amid crisis between nephew Sophia, singer Davido
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Publisher Dele Momodu has intervened in the ongoing crisis between Afrobeats star Davido and his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, amid a child custody dispute. The media personality disclosed this via his Instagram page on Thursday, noting that a Davido fan had approached him in Liberia to help resolve the custody issue between the musician and…
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Ekiti: Abductee dies in captivity despite N25m ransom, six others freed
By Boye Oyeyemi – One of seven persons abducted by gunmen in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, reportedly died in captivity despite the payment of a N25 million ransom for the victims’ release. Family members confirmed that six of the abductees have regained freedom, while the body of the deceased victim has yet to be recovered for…
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Governor Okpebholo appoints actress Mercy Johnson as special adviser
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed as the Edo State Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy following her approval by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Esq. Umar Musa Ikhilor. The statement noted that the…
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