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Nigerians should take shared responsibility for country’s reputation – FG
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians, professionals, institutions and the private sector to take shared responsibility for building and protecting the country’s reputation through honest communication and visible progress. The Minister Of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Tuesday at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 held in Abuja, where Nigeria’s first national reputation perception index was…
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Ezekwesili slams Makoko demolitions, alleges class cleansing, land grab
Former Minister of Education and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), Obiageli Ezekwesili, has condemned the demolition of homes in Makoko, accusing the Lagos State Government of carrying out what she described as “class cleansing” and land grabbing. In an open memorandum dated 19 January and addressed to President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide…
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PHOTO NEWS: US Ambassador Richard Mills ends tour of duty in Nigeria after Trump recall
Richard Mills has concluded his tenure as United States ambassador to Nigeria after President Donald Trump recalled envoys across dozens of the country’s global missions. In a post on Tuesday, the US mission in Nigeria said Mills’ last day was Friday. He was confirmed as US ambassador to Nigeria in May 2024. Envoys typically remain at their posts for between…
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The significance of the FCT Civil Service Commission in Nigeria, by Tunji Olaopa
There is every conceivable reason to celebrate and properly situate the emergence and functional relevance of the Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission (FCT-CSC) in Nigeria’s administrative history, even if the significance of this is not obvious to any but an administrative historian or public administration researcher. In 2018, a legislative bill approving the establishment of the FCT-CSC was passed…
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Stephen Keshi, Nations Cup and January reflections, by Simbo Olorunfemi
Few, if any, will dispute the fact that January is the best month of the year. It might be two-faced in the manner of Janus, the ancient Roman god it is named after, but just as January offers a close rear-view of the most recent past, so does it open the door of opportunities by way of renewed hope into…
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Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians have been celebrating the festival of Timket, or Epiphany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. In the town of Batu, on the shores of Lake Dambal in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, priests from the local churches escort replicas of the Ark of Covenant – also known as tabots – which, according to tradition, contain…
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Gambari calls for stronger political parties to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy
Former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, has urged reforms in Nigeria’s political party system, stressing that only strong institutions, internal democracy, and accountable leadership can secure the country’s democratic future. In an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Gambari expressed concern that Nigeria’s democratic challenges cannot be solved by rhetoric or charismatic leaders alone. He singled…
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Setting the record straight: Mineral value-addition and national progress, by Abubakar Adamu
The recent controversy sparked by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) regarding the location of a gold refinery in Lagos deserves a sober, fact-based response. For too long, our nation’s wealth has been shipped abroad in raw form—gold from the North and other minerals from across the country—benefiting foreign economies like Dubai while leaving our local communities with little to show…
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Yaya Touré names Nigeria most impressive team at AFCON 2025
By Tosin Omojola – Despite failing to win the Africa Cup of Nations, recently held in Morocco, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been rated as the most impressive side in the tournament. The 35th AFCON concluded on Sunday, with Senegal claiming the title after a nail-biting 1-0 win over hosts Morocco. Nigeria failed to progress beyond the semi-finals, losing 4-2 on…
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Aston Villa, Galatasaray lead race for Onyedika’s signature
English Premier League side Aston Villa has reportedly joined the race to sign Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Belgian club Club Brugge. According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, Villa’s interest was prompted by a serious injury to Boubacar Kamara, leaving Unai Emery’s team in urgent need of a robust defensive presence in midfield. Despite Villa’s late entry, Turkish Süper Lig…
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