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Nollywood cinema slots are driven by business, not cabals – Mo Abudu
Media executive Mo Abudu has dismissed claims that a secret cabal in Nollywood works with cinema owners to limit the screening of certain films. Some filmmakers and cinema-goers have raised concerns on social media, alleging that movies are sometimes removed from schedules, replaced with other titles, or that audiences are persuaded to watch alternative films after tickets are sold. Speaking…
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Rights groups urge Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –A coalition of civil rights organisations in Osun State has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state over what it described as a collapse of constitutional order in the administration of local governments.The groups — Initiative for Local Government Development (ILGD), Centre for Justice and Community Advocacy, Nigeria (CJCAN),…
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Oluremi Tinubu’s impactful presence at Trump’s prayer breakfast — by Olukayode Ajulo
In a venerated hall of Washington, D.C., where the realms of power and prayer beautifully converge, a monumental event took place on February 5, 2026. This was not merely a day on the calendar; it was a transformative moment that echoed through the city’s historic halls, redefining the narrative of diplomacy and faith in an age of uncertainty. At the…
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Beyond the compulsory real-time transmission of results — by Temitope Ajayi
Our habit of amending our electoral laws almost every election cycle deserves serious scrutiny. The popular justification, continuous improvement, sounds persuasive but does not withstand close examination. It cannot be the case that credible elections are only possible if electoral laws are rewritten every four years. If that were true, stable democracies would be in permanent legislative flux. Countries such…
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Infrastructure key to real estate growth, economic prosperity — Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated the central role of infrastructure development in driving real estate growth, construction activity and long-term economic prosperity, describing it as the “architecture of sustainable development”. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks on Friday while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 Nigeria Construction and Real Estate Outlook Conference, organised by the Royal Institution of…
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UK not informed of £420m compensation for Enugu 1949 mine massacre – Official
The United Kingdom has stated that it has not received official notification of a Nigerian court ruling ordering it to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of coal miners killed in Enugu in 1949. A UK government spokesperson told the BBC that, without formal notification, they could not comment on the judgment. On Thursday, an Enugu State High…
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Nigerian leaders honoured abroad, undervalued at home — Oluremi Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has said that many Nigerian leaders who enjoy respect and recognition internationally are often criticised and undervalued by citizens at home, attributing the trend to hate-driven narratives and political manipulation. Mrs Tinubu made the remarks in a post on her official Facebook page on Friday, days after United States President Donald Trump…
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Nigeria hosts Uzbekistan in Davis Cup World Group II playoff
Nigeria will host the Davis Cup World Group II playoffs on Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, with the nation set to face Uzbekistan in a crucial tie. Action begins on February 7 at 11 a.m., with Nigeria’s Canice Abua taking on Uzbekistan’s Khumoyun Sultanov in the opening singles rubber. Daniel Adeleye…
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Ekiti Chief Judge grants freedom to 57 awaiting-trial prisoners
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Chief Judge, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, has ordered the release of 57 awaiting-trial inmates to enable them to reunite with their families. The decision was taken during his official visit to the Federal Correctional Centre in Ado-Ekiti, where he conducted a routine jail delivery exercise. The Comptroller of Corrections in the state, CC Oluremi…
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Tipper, van collision triggers hours-long gridlock in Ore
By Boye Oyeyemi – A collision involving a tipper truck and a commercial van on the overhead interchange bridge in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday triggered a prolonged traffic gridlock in the town. The accident, which occurred at about 3:30 pm, brought vehicular movement to a standstill, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded on the busy…
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