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Nasir El-Rufai as a threat to national security — by Femi Fani-Kayode
Three very serious allegations were made last week by the former minister of the FCT and former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai. Firstly, that he bugged Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser’s phone and is privy to his most sensitive conversations; secondly, that the NSA’s office has imported large sums of dangerous chemical weapons into the country…
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Celebrating a legacy: In loving memory of The Reverend Jesse Jackson — by Kayode Ajulo
A Beacon of Hope and Justice Who Transcended Borders In the hearts of many, today is a day of mixed emotions—one of mourning and profound celebration. I can’t but to salute and remember the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., who passed peacefully at the age of 84, a leading African-American voice reverberating across the globe. His life was a magnificent…
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PHOTO NEWS: Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 officially unveiled by Vice-President Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday officially launched the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with a charge to relevant ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to ensure its speedy implementation. Speaking at the event, Shettima described the policy as a strategic roadmap aimed at re-engineering Nigeria’s industrial base, unlocking value across key sectors and placing production,…
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Everything changed after TikTok — Osimhen opens up on Napoli ordeal
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has opened up about his difficult final days at Napoli, alleging that he was badly treated by the Italian club. Speaking about his experience in Naples, the striker revealed that his relationship with the club deteriorated following a controversial social media post on TikTok. “After the club’s TikTok, everything changed. I…
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JUST IN: Ondo NURTW members disrupt APC stakeholders’ meeting, assault party chairman
By Boye Oyeyemi – The stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State was on Tuesday disrupted after suspected members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers allegedly invaded the party secretariat in Akure and attacked delegates ahead of the ward congresses. Western Post had earlier reported that armed thugs reportedly invaded the stakeholders’ meeting. In a…
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Nigeria’s Bolaji attains World No. 1 ranking in para badminton
Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has climbed to World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 category in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday, February 17. Bolaji ascended to the top of the world rankings following her impressive silver medal finish at the 2026 World Para Badminton Championship in Bahrain. She lost 2–0 (21–12,…
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JUST IN: Tension as suspected thugs disrupt APC stakeholders’ meeting in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Tension gripped Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Tuesday after suspected armed thugs reportedly invaded a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress, forcing an abrupt end to the gathering. The incident occurred at the party’s secretariat, where members and officials had assembled for the meeting, before the sudden arrival of the unidentified individuals triggered panic…
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Odumodu reveals possible reconciliation with fellow rapper Blaqbonez
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has declared that he would only settle his rift with fellow rapper Emeka Akumefule, fondly called Blaqbonez, if he receives a personal apology. Odumodu made this disclosure during a recent interview with Pulse, adding that reconciliation is only possible if Blaqbonez approaches him directly rather than sending…
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Over 700 PDP members join APC in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Peoples Democratic Party structure in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has collapsed into the All Progressives Congress following the defection of key leaders and members. The defectors, led by a former PDP chieftain, Dr Mrs Loveline Yemi-Ese, moved to the APC alongside about 600 women, including widows, and 150 other supporters drawn from…
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Jesse Jackson, legendary civil rights leader, dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the U.S. civil rights movement who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., advocated for voting rights, and negotiated high-profile international hostage releases, has died at the age of 84. Jackson had been hospitalised on November 12, 2025, after battling progressive supranuclear palsy, a degenerative neuromuscular disease similar to Parkinson’s. He was a…
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