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Nigeria will overcome inherited economic crisis, says Oluremi Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to steering the country out of its inherited economic crisis, citing the removal of fuel subsidy and a renewed focus on local oil refining as key reforms. Tinubu made the remarks in an interview with Fox News during Nigeria’s official visit to Washington, just days after…
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Fathia Williams announces mother’s death shortly after birthday party
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Fathia Williams, formerly known as Fathia Balogun, has announced the passing of her mother, barely 24 hours after her birthday party. Breaking the news on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress revealed that her birthday was on Friday, but she chose to host the party on Sunday, unaware that her mother had died…
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Fresh attack in Kwara’s Koro community leaves one dead
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin –Gunmen, suspected to be bandits, carried out a fresh attack on Sunday afternoon at Koro community in Kwara state, leaving one person dead.Residents of the rural community, which shares boundary with Egbe town in the Yagba West local government area of Kogi state, were thrown into panic following the deadly attack by hoodlums suspected to be…
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Ondo at 50 reflects inclusive, impactful leadership, says information commissioner
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, has described Ondo@50 anniversary as inclusive and impactful while acknowledging Governor Aiyedatiwa for visionary leadership. Ajanaku, who chaired the Media Committee for the celebration, said the golden jubilee reflected the leadership prowess of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He noted that the recognition of past leaders through lifetime…
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Governor Oyebanji hails Fayemi as ‘rare gift’ on 61st birthday
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated former governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi on his 61st birthday, describing him as a rare gift to Ekiti, Nigeria, and the global community. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji praised Fayemi’s contributions to the development of Ekiti, noting that his leadership…
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Kingmakers write Makinde over alleged interference in Onipako selection
By Adejayan Gbenga – The kingmakers of Pako community in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State have formally protested against the alleged unfair interference of their Local Government Chairman, Hon. Sola Adeleke, in the selection of the new Onipako of Pako. Through their legal counsel, Kunle Sobaloju (SAN), the kingmakers addressed a letter to Governor Seyi Makinde, the…
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Police probes man’s death after alleged attack on daughter in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Police Command has begun investigating the death of a middle-aged man who reportedly took his own life after allegedly attacking his daughter in Ise Ekiti, Ise/Orun Local Government Area of the state. The man, identified only as Segun, was found lifeless behind his residence in the early hours of Sunday. Residents said the…
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Man City put pressure on Arsenal after win over Liverpool
Erling Haaland scored a dramatic 93rd-minute penalty as Manchester City pulled off a stunning comeback against Liverpool to keep the Premier League title race alive. The hard-fought win for Pep Guardiola’s second-placed side cut Arsenal’s lead at the top to six points, with 13 games remaining. Bernardo Silva’s 84th-minute equaliser had cancelled out Dominik Szoboszlai’s superb free-kick 10 minutes earlier.…
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Oyo ADC guber aspirant faults FG over ₦3.6tr electricity subsidy
By Adejayan Gbenga – Human rights lawyer and African Democratic Congress (ADC) gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Niyi Aborisade, has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s plan to allocate ₦3.6 trillion to fund electricity subsidies from 2026 to 2028. Aborisade described the proposal as “punishment without performance,” saying Nigerians still suffer frequent power outages even as electricity tariffs continue to…
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Reclaiming the purpose of power — by Nasir El-Rufai
At this critical juncture in our national life, it is vital that we speak about something that touches every breath we take in this country: security and justice. Not as abstract phrases buried in policy documents, but as the air our children breathe, the peace of our homes, the freedom to move, speak, and live without fear. At its heart,…
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