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Impeachment: Will prayers save Fubara? By Bola Bolawole
Erstwhile governor of Ekiti state, Peter Ayodele Fayose, has said only prayers will save Gov. Siminalayi Fubara from impeachment. The Rivers State House of Assembly is making the third attempt to impeach the governor, the first two attempts having floundered on the altar of efforts at political resolution of the rofo-rofo fight between the governor and his estranged godfather, Nyesom…
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A morning of carnage, by Femi Fani-Kayode
Sixty years ago, in the early hours of the morning of January 15th 1966, a coup d’etat took place in Nigeria which resulted in the murder of a number of leading political figures and senior army officers. This was the first coup in the history of our country and 98 per cent of the officers that planned and led it…
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Leadership – the power of relationships, by Tony Elumelu
A time to reflect and rethink how we lead. The world around us is constantly shifting, creating opportunities and threats. Leadership cannot be passive, cannot be complacent. Neither arrogant nor distant. Leadership is often about simplicity – the clarity of an objective, discipline of execution, and courage to lead with authenticity. I shared my experience on the power of relationships…
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Shettima represents Tinubu at 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday represented President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day ceremony held at the National Arcade, Abuja. The event was attended by top government officials, including the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio; the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun; and the Deputy Speaker…
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LG autonomy not licence for political self-help — Osun govt tells politicians
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has declared that local government autonomy does not permit political self-help, insisting that it does not allow individuals to unlawfully declare themselves in office, seize public spaces, or attempt to access public funds without legal backing. The government noted that any attempt to cripple grassroots development or punish innocent citizens in…
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President Tinubu extends birthday wishes to ministers Mariya Bunkure, Abubakar Kyari
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to two of his ministers, Mariya Bunkure, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, describing both as dedicated public servants committed to national development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
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FG commends Super Eagles for resilience despite AFCON semi-final defeat
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has praised the Super Eagles for their determination and fighting spirit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite their semi-final exit from the tournament. Nigeria’s campaign ended on Wednesday after the Atlas Lions of Morocco defeated the Super Eagles on penalties to secure a place in the AFCON final. In a statement…
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Ondo lawmaker challenges ex-colleague to substantiate social media allegations
By Boye Oyeyemi – The lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Hon. Festus Akingbaso, has asked former House of Representatives member Tajudeen Adeyemi Adefisoye to either retract an allegation made against him or provide evidence to support it. Akingbaso, in a statement, described the claim attributed to Adefisoye as false and malicious, suggesting it was aimed at garnering public sympathy following…
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Tinubu mourns passing of Newswatch co-founder Yakubu Mohammed
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, a veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, who passed away on Monday night. In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president described Mohammed as a towering figure in Nigerian journalism whose career…
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Governor Adeleke hails elevation of Oyewole to Supreme Court
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Osun-born jurist, Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, on his recommendation for appointment to the Supreme Court by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The governor described the elevation as a clear affirmation of Oyewole’s integrity and his capacity to dispense justice at the highest level in the…
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