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The Dean departs — by Sam Omatseye
I walked into Lewis Obi’s office at the African Concord, and I saw a man of deceptive simplicity. Babafemi Ojudu had hinted me there was an opening in the magazine for a staff writer position. Obi, soft-spoken and grave, said he had been reading me, but wanted me to prove my mettle. None of my scripts with Newswatch had impressed…
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How Armed Forces crushed coup plot at planning stage — Defence minister
The Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, has revealed that the Armed Forces foiled a planned coup through coordinated intelligence monitoring before it could be executed. Speaking on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television, Musa said the plot was initiated by a disgruntled colonel who failed to qualify for promotion to the rank of brigadier-general and subsequently attempted to recruit…
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Atlético Madrid close in on Ademola Lookman signing
Spanish giants Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement with Serie A side Atalanta to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman. The Spanish club said on Sunday that Lookman is already in Madrid to complete the move. “The agreement is subject to the player passing his medical and finalising the terms of his contract,” Atlético said, without disclosing further details. Lookman is…
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FMC Abuja denies negligence in death of rising music star Nanyah
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has dismissed allegations circulating on social media regarding the death of rising Nigerian music artiste Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, who passed away following complications from a snake bite. In a press statement released on Sunday, the hospital management said Nanyah died on January 31 due to…
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Suspects in Benue massacre to face court Monday – FG
The Federal Government has announced that suspects linked to the recent killings in Yelwata, a town in Benue State, will be arraigned tomorrow, Monday, February 2, before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The arraignment follows a thorough investigation and close collaboration among government agencies, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice said in…
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Ekiti 2026: PDP confident of defeating Oyebanji, says campaign team
By Boye Oyeyemi – The campaign organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the June 20, 2026, election in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious at the polls. The Director-General of the Wole Oluyede Campaign Council, Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe, said the PDP candidate would overcome all challenges and defeat…
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Togolese recounts escape from trafficking ring as police arrest six in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – A Togolese national, Meale Yaoili, has recounted how he escaped from a suspected cross-border human trafficking syndicate in Ondo State, leading to the arrest of six suspects and the rescue of several victims. Yaoili reported the incident at Yaba Police Station after fleeing his captors, alleging that he was lured from Togo to Nigeria with the…
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Ondo PDP faction joins ADC ahead of 2027 elections
By Boye Oyeyemi – Scores of loyalists of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, have left the PDP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defectors, led by Balarabe Abiodun Akinwunmi, formally announced their move at a gathering held over the weekend in Akure. Akinwunmi, a close associate of Jegede, said the decision followed…
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‘I have nothing against Funke’ — Afolayan explains film promotion remarks
Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has clarified recent remarks about film promotion and cinema releases, insisting that his comments were misunderstood and were not aimed at actress Funke Akindele. Speaking on Arise TV, Afolayan explained that the viral clip circulating online was taken from a film business forum discussing cinema economics and the sustainability of theatrical releases. He said his statements…
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Linking Oyetola to LG funds is malicious, minister’s aide slams Osun Assembly
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has dismissed allegations by the Osun State House of Assembly linking the minister to the control or disbursement of local government funds in Osun State, describing the claims as false and malicious. Reacting to a statement credited to the…
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