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Family calls off burial arrangements for late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Burial arrangements earlier announced for late gospel musician, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, have been cancelled. The cancellation was announced by the family on Saturday through a video post on Instagram shared by two close colleagues of the deceased, Lanre Alewilese and Alayo Melody. The statement read: “This is to inform you that all…
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Time for Alaafin to restrategize, by Azuh Arinze
The Alaafin of Oyo stool is one of the most revered traditional institutions in Yorubaland and, indeed, Nigeria. It is a throne steeped in centuries of history, cultural gravitas and political symbolism. Yet, in recent times, the occupant of that exalted stool, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has found himself repeatedly enmeshed in controversies that raise one fundamental question: is it…
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2027: Nigeria needs a red-eyed opposition, by Ugo Egbujo
There are no visible electoral reforms. 2027 will be worse than 2023 on every negative scale. Because the ills of 2023 went unpunished, they have been reinforced. The perpetrators will double their efforts. 2023 and its aftermath have bestowed brazen impunity on the immediate political future. The opposition is endangered. The trajectory is predictable. Consequently, Tinubu has poached and plundered…
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Fubara vows to maintain peace amid Rivers State political tensions
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to oppose any action that could threaten peace and security in the state, amid ongoing political tensions. The governor made the commitment while serving as Special Guest at the finals of the 2026 Port Harcourt Polo Tournament on Saturday. Fubara emphasised that protecting lives and property remains a top priority for his administration.…
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Osun 2026: Ogunbiyi collapses structure for APC candidate Oyebamiji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former governorship aspirant Akin Ogunbiyi has formally collapsed his political structure in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, as the party intensifies mobilisation ahead of the August 8, 2026, election. Ogunbiyi, who is the Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, made the declaration on Saturday…
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EPL: Arsenal held to goalless draw by Nottingham Forest
Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday, but the result was enough for the Gunners to maintain a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The London club had an opportunity to extend their advantage to nine points after Manchester City lost 2-0 to Manchester United earlier in the…
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Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON bronze medal win
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles following their bronze medal victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigerian national team secured third place on Saturday after defeating seven-time champions Egypt in a penalty shoot-out. The match ended goalless after regulation time, with Nigeria dominating much of the encounter. President Tinubu praised…
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Chelsea beat Brentford 2–0 in Premier League encounter
Chelsea secured a 2–0 home victory over Brentford to hand head coach Liam Rosenior his first Premier League win, despite being outplayed for long periods at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer proved decisive as Chelsea moved above their west London rivals into sixth place on the table, although the scoreline flattered the hosts after Brentford dominated…
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Uganda’s Museveni wins re-election, opposition leader at large
Veteran President Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of Uganda’s presidential election on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade after a contest marred by violent incidents and allegations of fraud. The result hands the 81-year-old Museveni the decisive victory he sought to bolster his political position as speculation mounts about his eventual succession. Uganda’s electoral commission said…
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Iran’s leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump for weeks of demonstrations that rights groups said have led to more than 3,000 deaths. “We consider the U.S. president criminal for the casualties, damages and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” Khamenei said, according to Iranian state media. The protests erupted on December 28 over economic…
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