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El-Rufai: The Rhodes Island that may never come — by Gimba Kakanda
Every government needs its fearless commentators, even its provocateurs, to keep decision-makers in check. One person who has excelled in this role beyond the newspapers and television screens is Mr Omoyele Sowore. This is because he is one political actor whose activism did not begin as a reaction to personal grievance or political disappointment; it is who he has been…
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THISDAY/ARISE Media Group launches homegrown social media platform LekeeLekee
Chairman of the THISDAY/ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, has officially launched LekeeLekee, a new social media platform developed by the company as part of its digital expansion strategy. In a statement, Obaigbena announced that LekeeLekee is now available on the App Store, Google Play, and the web, and can also be accessed as a Progressive Web App (PWA), ensuring…
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Arsenal thump Wigan 4-0 to reach English FA Cup fifth round
Arsenal scored four goals in the opening 30 minutes as they cruised past Wigan to reach the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years. The Premier League leaders dominated the League One strugglers from the outset and opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Eberechi Eze picked up the ball near the halfway line and played…
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As Rubio tries to make amends, China looks to woo Europe
Minutes after top diplomat Marco Rubio proclaimed that the United States and Europe “belong together” in a conciliatory speech at the Munich Security Conference, his Chinese counterpart took to the stage with his own pitch. “China and the EU are partners, not rivals,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his audience, speaking from the same stage Saturday. “As long as…
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NPFL: Ikorodu City stun Enyimba FC in Aba to retain top spot
By Tosin Omojola – Ikorodu City of Lagos continue to make a bold statement about their resolve to capture the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title this season after shocking former champions Enyimba FC 1-0 in Aba. Joseph Arumala’s brilliantly taken first-half goal was all that made the difference as the struggling People’s Elephants were stunned right in front of…
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Tinubu sends delegation to support victims of Kano’s Singer Market fire
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered federal government delegation to Kano to console victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster. This was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The delegation, set to depart Abuja tomorrow, will convey the president’s…
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Tax reform is not a tax hike: Correcting Rotimi Amaechi’s wrong narrative — by Arabinrin Aderonke
Public debate is healthy for democracy. However, when discussions about economic policy drift away from verifiable facts, it becomes necessary to restore clarity. Recent remarks by former minister Rotimi Amaechi suggesting that Nigeria’s new tax laws increase the burden on low-income earners do not align with the actual provisions of the reform. Let us examine the facts.Beginning January 1, 2026,…
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Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC
Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions, an Iranian minister has told the BBC. US officials have repeatedly emphasised that Iran, not the US, is holding up progress in this protracted negotiating process. On Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald…
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Owo wa l’Eko: A Lagos waterway story by ‘Dayo Adedayo
When Naira Marley sang, “𝑶𝒘𝒐 𝒘𝒂 𝒍’𝑬𝒌𝒐, 𝒂𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝒌𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒂 𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒚…”, most people danced to the rhythm without truly understanding the weight behind the words. Many heard only a street anthem. But hidden inside that line is a Lagos truth, one that can only be understood by those who have lived, breathed, and explored the city beyond the surface. Lagos,…
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Amotekun uncovers 61 stowaways in beans truck, nabs 34 suspects in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) have intercepted 61 suspected migrants concealed inside a truck conveying bags of beans to Akure, the Ondo State capital. The security outfit also arrested 34 other suspects for various offences, including kidnapping, armed robbery, stealing, breach of the peace and violation of the state’s anti-grazing law. The…
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