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Malami’s office alleges rights violations, raises alarm over DSS detention
The Office of Abubakar Malami, SAN, a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has raised concerns over what it described as coordinated actions by state agencies aimed at frustrating his right to fair hearing and effective legal defence in an ongoing case involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a recent statement signed by…
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From boys to men to elders: A poetic journey of friendship, by Bisi Anyadike
As a wife, I’ve watched my darling husband Chima and his two dear friends, Bayo and Dipo, (I use their first names behind their backs and on Facebook) grow from acquaintances in their early 30s into lifelong companions, now close to 80 years old and retired university lecturers. Their friendship, to me, is a living example of loyalty, love, and…
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NDIC seeks stronger partnership with EFCC on asset recovery, bank prosecutions
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for enhanced collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to strengthen efforts at safeguarding the country’s financial system. The appeal was made on Friday, when the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Mr Thompson Oludare Sunday, led a management team on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman…
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PHOTO NEWS: Highlights of Onari, Donald Duke’s daughter’s traditional wedding
Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke’s youngest daughter, Donna Duke, tied the knot in a beautiful traditional marriage ceremony with Tobe Rapu, son of renowned Nigerian pastor, Dr Tony Rapu of the House of Freedom.
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Honours, memory, and those yet to be honoured, by Osita Chidoka
When President Bola Tinubu announced the Democracy Day honours list in 2025, many Nigerians, myself included, assumed that evident omissions would be addressed in subsequent rounds of national recognition. That expectation now appears difficult to sustain. The recent conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on a businessman whose career included close association with the…
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Misinformation, vote buying threaten credible polls — INEC, KDI, NOA
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mutiu Agboke, has identified misinformation, vote buying and electoral violence as key challenges threatening credible elections in the country. Agboke made the remarks in Osogbo at a programme organised by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), tagged Osun DemTalks, which brought together youths, persons…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives Olubadan of Ibadanland at Presidential Villa
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday.
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Adetoun Onajobi denies evading litigation, further criticises Governor Dapo Abiodun
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Prominent social welfare activist, Adetoun Onajobi, has continued her criticism of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, days after the state police command arraigned her before the Abeokuta High Court over alleged cyberbullying on social media. The police filed six charges against her, stemming from videos she posted in December 2025 in which she accused the governor…
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NPFL excluded from Africa’s top 10 domestic leagues in 2025 ranking
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has released its latest ranking of Africa’s domestic leagues. The body assesses leagues across the continent based on performance and competitiveness during the period under review. Disappointingly, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) failed to make the top 10 in the latest ranking of Africa’s strongest domestic leagues for 2025. According…
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Amotekun foils midnight robbery on Ilesa–Ibadan Expressway, arrests one
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have foiled a midnight armed robbery along the Ilesa–Ibadan Expressway, rescued several travellers, and arrested one suspect. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, at about 12:20 a.m., during a routine patrol by Amotekun operatives attached to the Ilesa Area Command. In a…
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