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Tinubu celebrates Afenifere chieftain Abagun Omololu at 70
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Abagun Kole Omololu, a prominent chieftain of the Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, on his 70th birthday. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Abagun Omololu as a man of integrity, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to nation-building and the preservation…
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A review and cultural analysis of Aníkúlápó: The Ghouls Awaken – by Kenny Adénúgbà
Watching this series was a mixed feeling of excitement and disappointment, as I found myself locked in to a visually ambitious sequel that struggles with cultural fidelity, narrative coherence and historical grounding. Aníkúlápó: The Ghouls Awaken arrives with the promise of deepening the mythic world that Kúnlé Afọláyan introduced in Season 1, Rise of the Spectre. It is visually ambitious,…
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Iran says it could dilute enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted
Iran could agree to dilute its most highly enriched uranium in exchange for all financial sanctions being lifted, its atomic chief said on Monday, one of the most direct indications so far of its position at talks with Washington. U.S. and Iranian diplomats held talks through Omani mediators in Oman last week in an effort to revive diplomacy, after U.S.…
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Tinubu taking tough decisions to secure Nigeria’s long-term growth — Bagudu
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to taking difficult but necessary decisions to reposition Nigeria for long-term growth and economic stability. Bagudu made the remarks on Monday while delivering his welcome address at the second edition of the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference held…
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Adeleke’s works visible across Osun, deserves second term — Oladipupo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Chairman of the Imole Campaign Council in Osun State, Professor Adewale Oladipupo, has said the visible impact of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s road construction and infrastructure projects across the state justifies public support for a second term. Oladipupo, who declared strong…
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NOA warns against wrong handling of snake bites in latest advisory
By Eboselume Olutola – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians not to engage in harmful first-aid practices when handling snake bites. The NOA issued the directive in a public advisory released on Monday via X. This follows the recent buzz surrounding the death of Ifunanya Nwangene, the 26-year-old soprano queen, who reportedly died after a snake bite incident…
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Gunmen seize ransom bearers, raise demand to N100m for Ekiti abductees
By Boye Oyeyemi – Gunmen who abducted five women in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have detained two family members who delivered a N10m ransom, insisting on N100m for the release of all captives. The five women were abducted on January 24, 2026, when armed men stormed the community, seizing a nursing mother, a woman nine months…
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How Nigeria Davis Cup team overpowered Uzbekistan – NTF chieftain
The Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Hemba, has revealed the strategy that powered Team Nigeria to a memorable 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan in the Davis Cup Playoff, securing promotion to the World Group II stage. Hemba spoke to Sports247 after the historic win at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895, where the Nigerian…
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Lagos to create over 15,000 jobs through Agripreneurship Programme
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), is set to create over 15,000 jobs. This was disclosed at the closing ceremony of the 26th LAP cohort held on Monday at the Agricultural Training Institute in Araga, Epe, Lagos. The Lagos Agripreneurship Programme is an initiative that aligns with the Ministry of Agriculture and…
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Edu calls for holistic U.S. partnership across security, health, economy
By Kunle Sanni – Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, on Sunday hosted former New York City Mayor Eric Adams at her Abuja residence, with discussions focused on expanding United States–Nigeria cooperation across security, health, humanitarian response, and economic development. Adams, the 111th mayor of New York City and a former police officer, said the meeting was his first…
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