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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
A Malian lawmaker has been jailed in neighbouring Ivory Coast for three years for insulting the 84-year-old Ivorian leader, who recently won a fourth term in office. Mamadou Hawa Gassama, who serves in the transitional parliament set up by Mali’s junta, was arrested last July while on a trip to Ivory Coast. Prosecutors said he described President Alassane Ouattara as…
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Nigerian Army ‘Operation Igbo Danu’ dislodges terrorists, restores security in Kwara
Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army, with extensive support from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), have launched Operation Igbo Danu, achieving significant successes in degrading terrorist networks and restoring security across Kwara State between 23 and 29 January 2026. According to a statement released by the Army on Friday, the offensive, conducted under…
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NFF confident of case against DR Congo over ineligible players
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has insisted it has a strong case in its petition to FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) during the final round of the African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles lost 4–3 on penalties to DR Congo in the CAF playoff final…
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Why APC and PDP are here to stay — by Kayode Adebiyi
I have been preaching this gospel for over a decade. Long before my friend, Tope Fasua, even publicly toyed with the idea of starting a political party or running for President in 2019, I told him plainly that it would not work. In Nigeria, small parties will never be effective, no matter the personal credibility, moral authority, or intellectual brilliance…
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Otunba Adekunle Ojora took me under his wing — Oba Abolarin
Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin has revealed how the Late boardroom guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora who passed on at age 93 took him under his wing for tutelage alongside his lifelong friend, late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade. In a personal tribute to the Lisa of Ile-Ife and Otunba of Lagos, Oba Abolarin revealed the close personal relationship…
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Re: Nigeria’s economy may be back from the brink — by Kola Ayeye
Please permit me to state that I ernestly wish this government spectacular success. Every of my commentary is from a fervent desire for success, as this is for the benefit of all. Nonetheless I think government has made major mis-steps with the economy as well as politics. On the economy, the big-spend economic posture of 2023-2025 was ill-advised. Respectfully, the…
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NCAA directs airlines to include special needs request on ticket systems
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reiterated its directive to all domestic airlines operating in the country to comply fully with provisions for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and passengers with disabilities. In a statement signed on Friday by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, for the Director-General of Civil Aviation, the Authority directed airlines to…
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Coup plot: A note of caution for the media – by Richard Akinnola
Since the army authorities came out last week to confirm the detention of some army officers over alleged coup plot, there have been a number of media stories regarding the alleged roles played by some of the officers. While many of us are unreservedly opposed to any coup plot or military intervention in our governance, l think some of these…
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Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says
Iran is ready to participate in “fair and just” nuclear talks with the United States amid rising tensions between the two nations, but will not be dictated to, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday. “We are under no circumstances willing to accept dictation or imposition,” Araghchi said at a press conference during a visit to Istanbul alongside Turkish Foreign…
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FAAN issues quit notice to NAGAFF, ANLCA, others at MMA cargo terminal
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has directed four leading freight forwarding associations to vacate their offices at the Hajj and Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Ikeja, Lagos, with immediate effect. Those affected are the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), the Africa Association of Professional…
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