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As South-East progressively aligns with the Tinubu administration — by Stanley Nkwocha
The political ground is shifting beneath Nigeria’s most historically assertive and politically independent region: the South-East. Long considered the ideological home of opposition politics and often the dissenting conscience of the federation, the region is undergoing a profound realignment. What seemed impossible a decade ago is now the new political reality, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once hegemonic across…
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Shettima to chair NEC conference as Tinubu, 36 governors attend
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima will chair a two-day National Economic Council (NEC) Conference on Monday, aimed at strengthening economic coordination and accelerating inclusive growth across Nigeria. The conference, scheduled for February 9 and 10, 2026, will be held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and is expected to attract governors of the 36…
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Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria condemns rising violence, calls for urgent action
By Kunle Sanni – The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has expressed deep concern over what it described as a relentless wave of killings and abductions across several parts of the country, warning that continued violence is eroding public trust in governance and threatening the nation’s moral and constitutional foundations. In a statement issued on Friday and jointly signed by…
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Davis Cup returns to Lagos after 19 years as Nigeria hosts Uzbekistan
World-class tennis returned to Lagos at the weekend as Nigeria hosted the Davis Cup World Group II Play-offs against Uzbekistan at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, nearly 19 years after the competition was last staged in the city. The high-profile tie was described by many as a special moment in Nigerian sports, bringing the prestigious Davis Cup—often described as…
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King Charles III to host Tinubu, First Lady on UK state visit in March
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will embark on a state visit to the United Kingdom in March following an invitation from His Majesty King Charles III. The visit was announced on Sunday via a post on X by the official account of the UK Royal Family. According to the statement, President Tinubu…
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‘Times have changed’ — Nosa Rex tells Jalade-Ekeinde over dance-driven movie promotion
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actor Nosa Rex has weighed in on the ongoing debate over dancing as a tool for movie promotion, telling veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde that “times have changed”. In a video shared on his social media page, Nosa Rex expressed support for Jalade-Ekeinde’s view that dancing should not be a prerequisite for promoting films. He acknowledged…
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Survivors speak: Inside the deadly Woro attacks in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State were thrown into chaos on Tuesday following a deadly attack that left dozens dead, many injured, and several villagers abducted. The horrific incident has dominated discussions across the state, prompting both the presidency and the Kwara government to mobilise swiftly to restore…
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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the US wants the war with Russia to end by June, adding both sides had been invited to the US for talks next week. “America proposed for the first time that the two negotiating teams – Ukraine and Russia – meet in the United States of America, probably in Miami, in a week. We confirmed…
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Opposition folly of mandating real-time electronic transmission — by Sunny Ezeh
As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 elections, the predictable circus is underway: opposition politicians, feigning guardianship of democracy, are bellowing against the Senate’s rational position on electronic transmission of election results. They proclaim themselves the sole defenders of “free and fair elections,” yet their arguments collapse under the weight of reality. The demand to make real-time electronic transmission mandatory is…
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SEDC: Panacea for South East’s convoluted problems? — by Okey Ikechukwu
The four good things that can be said upfront about the South East Development Commission are: (1) The composition of its leadership team; (2) The Commission’s approach to stakeholder engagement; (3) The scope, , and analytical rigour of its public engagement of last week, which lasted from 3rd to 6th of this month of February; and (4) The fact that…
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