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Oluwo alleges neglect of Woro victims, flags risks of foreign intervention
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commiserated with the people and government of Kwara State over the bandit attack on Woro village, which claimed the lives of more than 170 residents. Reacting to the incident, the monarch expressed concern over what he described as low public sympathy for the victims, noting that…
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Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson premieres latest movie in Lagos
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has premiered his latest release, Love and New Notes, ahead of its cinema debut. The premiere, hosted in Lagos, was attended by numerous Nollywood stars, content creators, and musicians. The event featured an 80s-inspired fashion theme, giving the venue a vintage ambience. Celebrities who attended included Timini Egbuson, Eniola Badmus, Funke…
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Rivers political crisis over, says Wike following Tinubu’s latest intervention
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing political tension in Rivers State between the executive and the legislature is expected to end following President Bola Tinubu’s recent intervention. Wike described the president’s involvement as a fatherly effort aimed at resolving the long-standing disagreements between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state House of Assembly. “This…
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NSCDC cautions contractors against vandalising fibre-optic cables in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ekiti State has warned construction companies and contractors to desist from vandalising fibre-optic cables and other public assets across the state. The Ekiti State Commandant of the corps, Mr. Toma Enya, issued the warning on Tuesday during a briefing at the command’s headquarters in Ado-Ekiti. Enya said…
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NSC inaugurates 28-member LOC for Abuja 2027 African Youth Games
As part of preparations for Abuja 2027, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the second edition of the African Youth Games scheduled to hold in the Federal Capital Territory. The 28-member committee was inaugurated by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, with a clear mandate to organise the…
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How the Senate silenced the election results transmission wailers — by Victor Okebunmi
“He who digs a pit for others must be careful not to fall into it.” – African Proverb There is something almost poetic about how certain perennial presidential hopefuls discover democracy afresh whenever an election cycle approaches. For years, governance was complex. Reform was gradual. Infrastructure took time. But suddenly, electronic transmission of results has become the sacred cow around…
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Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi leads business delegation to South Africa Mining Indaba
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to lead a high-level Nigerian delegation to the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba Conference. The monarch, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), is attending the conference, which is regarded as one of Africa’s most influential…
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Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to assert itself on the world stage, saying it is time to start acting like a “power”. In the face of growing threats from China, Russia and now the US, he told a group of European newspapers that the continent faced a “wake-up call”. “Are we ready to become a power? This is…
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Ex-Osun SSG Adeoti backs Adeleke’s second-term bid, defects to Accord Party
Former Secretary to the Osun State Government, Moshood Adeoti, has declared support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second-term bid and announced his defection to the Accord Party alongside thousands of his loyalists across the state. The declaration was made at a town hall meeting held on Tuesday in Osogbo, which drew members of Adeoti’s political structure and grassroots coordinators from across…
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Falconets will overcome Senegal in Dakar – Aduku
Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku, has assured that despite the absence of top striker Janet Akekoromowei, the team will give their all and overcome hosts Senegal in Saturday’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third-round, second-leg encounter. Akekoromowei sustained an injury in the first half of last Saturday’s first leg in Abeokuta and had to be taken off. She has been…
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