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UK court hears claims of extravagant London spending in Diezani bribery trial
British prosecutors have told a London court that Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, spent £140,000 on luxury furniture and decorative art in a single day. Alison-Madueke is standing trial at the Southwark Crown Court alongside Olatimbo Ayinde, an oil executive, and Doye Agama, her brother, on five counts bordering on accepting bribes. All three defendants have pleaded…
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Who writes our dead? Why Nigeria needs a serious obituary culture — by Folorunso Adisa
Among the world’s great newspapers, The New York Times is widely regarded as the gold standard for obituary writing. Its death notices are not hurried announcements or ceremonial farewells. They are deeply researched, narrative-driven biographies. Miniature histories, written with patience, texture, and moral curiosity. In many cases, they function as a final journalistic summation: a full portrait of a life…
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The silence that speaks: Peter Obi and the IPOB question — by Kayode Adebiyi
There is a kind of silence that says more than a thousand speeches. And in Nigerian politics, few silences have raised as many questions as Peter Obi’s prolonged quiet on IPOB. Over the years, Obi has carefully built a reputation as the voice of conscience by manipulation. The man of restraint. The apostle of good governance. The politician who speaks…
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US President Donald Trump resolves to litigate Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah
US President Donald Trump has condemned the annual Grammy Awards and threatened to sue its host, Trevor Noah, following a controversial joke made about him during the event. Trump described the show as “the worst and virtually unwatchable” shortly after the ceremony ended. Trump made the remarks on his Truth Social page after the 68th Grammy Awards, accusing Noah of…
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A ‘Maroc’ commentary — by Ade Adefeko
Behind us lies the technicolour brilliance of Morocco’s AFCON stadiums; ahead, the rarefied deliberations at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland (Davos 2026). Sitting in this in-between space—part football aficionado, part commercial diplomat—I am struck by the friction between Africa’s aspirations and its operational realities. We have proven we can host the world. The harder task is…
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Wole Olanipekun reveals how Ondo State became oil producing state at 50th anniversary lecture
Former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has attributed the state’s emergence as an oil-producing state to visionary leadership, strategic sacrifices, and collaborative governance. He warned that ignoring the counsel of elders and the lessons of history could jeopardise development. Speaking at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome), Akure, during…
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Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
China has reacted angrily to an unlikely winner at the Grammys – the Dalai Lama – saying it opposes art awards being used for “anti-China political manipulation”. The Buddhist spiritual leader was recognised in the audiobook category for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama said he accepted the award with “gratitude and humility”. The…
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Ademola Lookman seals move to Atletico Madrid
By Tosin Omojola – The saga surrounding the transfer of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has finally ended, as the forward has completed his move to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The La Liga side officially announced the signing of the former African Footballer of the Year from Serie A club Atalanta. The 28-year-old striker signed a contract with the Spanish club…
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FG set to train 10 million Nigerians on financial inclusion
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has launched a nationwide, free financial inclusion and literacy training programme targeting 10 million Nigerians, with a particular focus on youths and women. The initiative, flagged off on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, is being implemented through the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with the Presidential Committee on Economic and…
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Nine suspects remanded in custody over deadly Yelwata attack in Benue
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that nine individuals linked to the brutal June 2025 attack on Yelwata community in Benue State be remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service facility in Kuje. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the order on Monday following the plea proceedings in the trial. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has…
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