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Has Wike’s Juju expired? By Ugo Egbujo
For years, Nyesom Wike seemed untouchable, wielding power with impunity and bending institutions to his will. He could come on national TV ‘barking’. He could wear crazy colored clothes. He could hold more media chats than the president and all governors combined to gossip about his mentors, who had all become his enemies As a junior minister, he hounded his…
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Shettima returns to Abuja, says Nigeria back on global economic frontline
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic engagement in Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, declaring that Nigeria has regained a prominent position in global and regional economic discussions. The Vice President arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President,…
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Betty Akeredolu advocates for single-term presidency in Nigeria
Former Ondo State First Lady, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has reiterated her call for a single-term presidency, aligning with recent comments by Osita Chidoka on the need to reform Nigeria’s political tenure system. In a recent opinion piece, published on social media and other platforms, Anyanwu-Akeredolu argued that a single-term framework would allow leaders to focus on governance and service delivery…
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Police arrest seven over ₦20.45m theft from commercial store in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects over the alleged theft of goods valued at ₦20.45 million from a commercial store in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the police public relations officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who said the suspects were…
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Aiyedatiwa hosts federal lawmakers, calls for synergy to enhance state progress
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has urged federal lawmakers from Ondo to view the development, peace, and stability of the state as a collective responsibility requiring the commitment of all stakeholders. The governor made the appeal while hosting a dinner for all nine members of the House of Representatives from the state at the Government House, Akure. The discussions focused on fostering…
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Destiny Boy’s seizure video surfaces online, cause of death clarified
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Following the death of popular Afropop singer Afeez Adeshina, widely known as Destiny Boy, videos have surfaced online showing one of his seizure episodes. The footage shows Destiny Boy amid his friends during an outing, with them making efforts to revive him during a seizure. A friend close to him repeatedly slapped him while desperately calling…
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Why Rivers impeachment move faces legal hurdle — Mahmud Jega
Former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mahmud Jega, has identified the Rivers State Chief Judge as the major obstacle confronting the ongoing move by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. Jega said impeachment proceedings against governors and their deputies often succeed only with the cooperation of the…
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EFCC raises alarm over alleged banks’ role in N18.7bn fraud schemes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised the alarm over alleged negligence and compromise by some banks and fintech companies in two fraudulent schemes that have cost victims a total of N18.74 billion. The disclosure was made in Abuja on Thursday, January 22, 2026, by the Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Commander of the EFCC, Wilson…
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FG treats religious violence as attack on Nigerian State — Ribadu
The Federal Government has declared that any act of violence framed along religious lines will be treated as a direct attack on the Nigerian state, reaffirming its commitment to protecting all citizens regardless of faith. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, made the declaration at the end of the first session of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group held in…
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From gun-blazing to partners: Appraising President Tinubu’s diplomatic masterclass, by Dada Olusegun
In the volatile theatre of international relations, where a single tweet or a misplaced word can trigger a diplomatic meltdown, the hallmark of authentic leadership is the ability to maintain composure under fire. Recently, Nigeria found itself at the centre of such a storm. Following intense pressure, United States President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern…
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