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Industrialising Benue: How Governor Alia is rebuilding the state’s economic base
By Kunle Sanni – For decades, Benue State has proudly carried the title of “Food Basket of the Nation.” Its vast arable land and strong farming culture have sustained millions across Nigeria. Yet, agriculture alone has not been sufficient to shield the state and nation at large from economic shocks, youth unemployment, or revenue volatility. Recognising this reality, the administration…
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Food critic Opeyemi Famakin unbothered by David Hundeyin’s criticism
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Food critic Opeyemi Famakin has responded to renowned investigative journalist David Hundeyin’s criticism of his work on X (formerly Twitter). David Hundeyin had questioned Opeyemi’s credibility on his X page, describing him as a reaction-content creator who claims to be a food critic. In response, Opeyemi posted a video on X-space, stating that he is unbothered…
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Gunmen abduct pregnant woman, four others in Ekiti, demand ₦100m ransom
By Boye Oyeyemi – Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted five women, including a pregnant woman and a nursing mother, in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The kidnappers were said to have invaded the community on Saturday evening and taken the victims from a family residence near the Ekiti–Kwara boundary. Narrating the incident on Tuesday, the…
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Teachers are architects of Nigeria’s future, says First Lady at summit
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has described teachers as the “quiet architects of great nations”, stressing that meaningful national development can only be achieved through a well-supported and motivated teaching workforce. She spoke on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the National Teachers’ Summit 2026, themed “Empowering Teachers: Strengthening the Education System”, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.…
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Ogun: Bad roads and paid amnesia, by Bamidele Johnson
There is something deeply unsettling about watching a resident of Ijoko, especially one who brands himself a crusader for good roads, pour lavish praise on Ibikunle Amosun, a former governor of Ogun State. It is not merely odd. It is grotesque. It resembles the moral confusion of applauding someone who inflicted grievous harm on you and your household and never…
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Türkiye targets $5bn trade volume with Nigeria — Erdogan
By Kunle Sanni – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to achieving a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, saying discussions towards the target are already underway. Erdogan made this known on Tuesday in Ankara during a joint press briefing with President Bola Tinubu, as part of the Nigerian leader’s state visit to Türkiye. He…
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APC leader pushes Osun Central for Oyebamiji’s deputy governorship slot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As permutations over the choice of a running mate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), intensify, a party chieftain, Chief Abiodun Adesiyan, has urged the party to zone the deputy governorship slot to Osun Central Senatorial District. Adesiyan, in a statement signed on Tuesday, argued that with the APC…
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Prince Kuye pledges to unite all Ijebus if chosen as Awujale
Prince Hon. Ademorin Kuye, a serving member of the House of Representatives representing Somolu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, has said that if chosen as the next Awujale of Ijebuland, he would be a unifying monarch for all Ijebus, regardless of class, political affiliation or faith. Kuye, a lawyer and entrepreneur, said his aspiration to the revered Awujale stool was…
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African nations now send more money to China than they receive in new loans
China’s role as a leading financier to developing nations has shifted over the past decade, with new loans to poorer countries falling sharply while debt repayments continue to rise, according to analysis released by ONE Data. The inaugural report by the ONE Data initiative found that many low- and middle-income countries — particularly in Africa — are now transferring more…
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Shettima hails APC’s national outlook as Plateau governor joins party
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday said the entry of Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang into the All Progressives Congress (APC) affirms the ruling party’s claim as a national platform open to all Nigerians committed to unity, peace, and inclusive development. Shettima spoke at the grand reception organised for Governor Mutfwang and his supporters at…
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