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‘Nigeria’s situation is unfortunate, demands collective action’ — Tambuwal
Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State and serving senator, has described Nigeria’s current condition as unfortunate, saying the country’s challenges demand collective action from citizens across political and social divides. Tambuwal spoke on Saturday in Abuja at a colloquium organised to mark his 60th birthday, noting that the event was not a celebration of his person but an opportunity…
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State Department declares ‘international bureaucracies’ will no longer get ‘blank checks’ from the US
State Department says American taxpayers will no longer be ‘world’s underwriter for sprawling architecture of global governance’ The State Department declared Saturday that the U.S. is “rejecting the outdated model of multilateralism,” saying the system turned American taxpayers into “the world’s underwriter for a sprawling architecture of global governance.” Additionally, it said President Donald Trump’s recent order withdrawing the U.S.…
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JUST IN: Police foil suspected cult initiation in Ondo, arrest 25 suspects
By Boye Oyeyemi – Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have foiled a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Uso, arresting 25 alleged members of the Neo Black Movement. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday morning by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal. According to…
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Group alleges plot to derail Oyebanji–Afuye ticket over certificate saga
By Boye Oyeyemi – A socio-political group, the Ikere Ekiti Development Initiative, has described the renewed controversy over the academic credentials of Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisola Christianah Afuye, as a calculated political plot. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by its Convener, Temitope Adeniyi, the group alleged that some political actors were deliberately attempting to sow discord between…
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Tinubu hails Super Eagles after 2–0 victory over Algeria
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 2–0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The president, in a message posted on Saturday via his verified X handle, @officialABAT, praised the team’s performance and urged the players to remain focused as they advance to…
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Reframing Nigeria’s banditry crisis: Shifting from emotion to strategy, by Samuel Aruwan
Nigeria is once again trapped in a familiar and dangerous cycle: confronting a grave national security threat through emotionally charged narratives, partisan framings, and poorly differentiated solutions that blur the line between grievance and criminality. The armed banditry plaguing Northern Nigeria—particularly across the North-West and parts of the North-Central—has generated an avalanche of commentary for and against dialogue with bandits.…
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AFCON: Salah leads Egypt to 3-2 quarter-final win over Ivory Coast
Egypt edged closer to an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title as captain Mohamed Salah inspired his side to a thrilling 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Salah opened the scoring for Egypt, with teammates Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia adding further goals. Ivory Coast managed a goal from an own goal by Ahmed…
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Osimhen emerges Man of the Match in Eagles’ victory over Algeria
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen was named the best performer of the night as Nigeria beat Algeria 2–0 in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final decided in Marrakesh on Saturday. Osimhen put up an impressive performance, scoring the first goal of the game to inspire the Super Eagles to victory over the North Africans. The…
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Wife of defence minister urges support for families of military personnel
By Kunle Sanni – Lilian Christopher-Musa, wife of the Minister of Defence, has urged Nigerians to see support for military families as both a moral responsibility and a national obligation. She made the call on Saturday during the Humanitarian Family and Community Day held at Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Speaking…
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Adeleke welcomes EFCC, ICPC review of Osun staff audit report
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has welcomed calls for anti-corruption agencies to review the controversial staff audit report conducted for the state government. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are…
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