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Reform in a furnace: Tinubu’s Nigeria between fire and forging — by Abayomi Ishola
When Bola Ahmed Tinubu stood before the nation on May 29, 2023, and pronounced that “subsidy is gone,” it sounded less like a sentence and more like a spark. In a country long drenched in fiscal petrol, the flame leapt instantly. Nigeria did not begin that day, but a reckoning did. The old order, expensive, evasive, and elastic, met a…
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Oyo at 50: From memory to mission — by Oluseun Onigbinde
As Oyo state marks fifty years since its creation, a difficult but necessary question confronts us: has the pacesetter state lost its edge, and if so, what will it take to reclaim it? This question animated a recent X (formerly Twitter) Space that brought together policymakers, professionals, technocrats, and civic voices from across the state. The conversation, moderated by civic…
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Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
Europe must be ready to fight to protect its people, values, and way of life, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told world leaders on Saturday. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Starmer also called for deeper links and cooperation, including economic ties, between the UK and EU. The PM stressed the continent must “stand on its own two feet” when…
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Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa jailed for naira abuse
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced Kannywood actress Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, popularly known as Samha Inuwa, to six months in prison for a naira mutilation offence. The prosecution followed her arrest on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The arrest was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dele Oyewale, who stated…
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Fresh inferno strikes Kano Singa Market weeks after similar incident
Traders at Singa Market in Kano State are once again counting their losses after a fresh fire outbreak swept through the commercial hub on Saturday, destroying shops and goods valued at millions of naira. The latest inferno engulfed Gidan Gilas, popularly known as “Gidan Mai”, an area largely occupied by provision stores. Eyewitnesses said the flames spread quickly to adjoining…
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Afropop star Davido ends legal battle for daughter Imade
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Renowned Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced his decision to withdraw the custody case for his first child, Imade Adeleke. Following the court hearing between Davido and his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, the singer shared on Instagram details of the proceedings that led to his decision not to pursue the case.…
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DR Congo turns to FIFA official to influence Nigeria eligibility case
As the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) prepares to rule on the players’ eligibility case filed by Nigeria against DR Congo, reports indicate that top Congolese FIFA official Véron Mosengo-Omba is making a last-minute effort to influence the decision. DR Congo is reportedly relying on the presence of Confederation of African Football (CAF) secretary-general Mosengo-Omba, a citizen of the…
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Adeleke slams Oyetola over criticism, threatens to reveal damaging details
The Governor of Ademola Adeleke has warned the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, to desist from attacking him or risk having his alleged past and present actions made public. Adeleke’s reaction followed remarks reportedly made by the minister through his Special Adviser, Dr Bolaji Akinola, which were critical of the Osun governor. In a statement issued by…
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Nigeria U-20 women defeat Senegal to secure final qualifier spot
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Women U-20 national team, the Falconets, have secured passage to the final qualifying round of the FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup. The Nigerian side achieved the feat on Saturday evening after defeating their Senegalese counterparts 2-1 in the return leg of their qualifier played in Dakar. The Falconets entered the second leg with a slim…
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Troops arrest Taraba gun runner, recover guns, bullets
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered weapons during an intelligence-led operation in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, carried out on February 12, 2026, followed credible intelligence which prompted troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari to act swiftly. The…
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