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Akor Adams dedicates AFCON goal to recuperating mother
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has dedicated his first goal at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to his mother, who is recuperating from illness. The striker provided two assists and scored Nigeria’s final goal in the 4-0 victory over Mozambique in Monday’s second-round tie. However, unknown to many, Adams featured in the match despite…
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Pedagogy for liberation: Reminiscences of Biodun Jeyifo at 80, by Bisi Anyadike
As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded of the transformative power of education and the impact one person can have on shaping our perspectives. Professor Biodun Jeyifo, my teacher and a beacon of intellectual curiosity and decolonization, has been that guiding light for many of us. His unwavering commitment to challenging colonial narratives and promoting African cultural heritage…
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Algeria beat DR Congo to set up quarter-final duel with Nigeria
Adil Boulbina’s goal deep into extra time was enough to settle a hard-fought encounter against DR Congo, sending Algeria into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Played in down the left by fellow substitute Ramiz Zerrouki, Boulbina outpaced a tired-looking Aaron Wan-Bissaka, cut back inside and unleashed an unstoppable right-footed drive that whipped over goalkeeper Lionel…
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Wike-aligned PDP faction gives APC secretary 48-hour ultimatum to apologise
By Kunle Sanni – A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, demanding a public apology over comments made against the former Rivers State governor. The demand follows remarks by Basiru on…
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Tinubu appoints Odusote as first female Director-General of Nigerian Law School
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, making her the first woman to head the institution since its establishment in 1962. The appointment was announced on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The appointment, which takes effect from January…
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Orji Kalu tackles Governor Otti over performance, says APC will fight for victory in Abia elections
By Kunle Sanni – Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has criticised Governor Alex Otti’s performance in office, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) is preparing to challenge and win future elections in the state. Kalu, in a statement on Tuesday, accused Otti of resorting to personal attacks instead of focusing on governance, following…
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FG blames resident doctors’ dispute on policy constraints, cites ₦90bn allowance increase
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has attributed its ongoing standoff with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to structural and policy constraints rather than neglect, saying it has demonstrated commitment to health workers’ welfare through a ₦90 billion annual increase in allowances. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, stated this on…
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Maduro’s capture is a blow to China. But on Chinese social media it’s being hailed as a blueprint for Taiwan
As US special forces were in the final stages of planning a daring nighttime operation into the heart of the Venezuelan capital, President Nicolás Maduro was posing for photographs with China’s top envoy to Latin America and lavishing praise on Beijing’s leadership. “I thank President Xi Jinping for his continued brotherhood, like an older brother,” Maduro told Chinese diplomat Qiu…
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Venezuela orders nationwide manhunt for supporters after Maduro’s arrest by US forces
Venezuelan authorities have been ordered to find and arrest anyone involved in supporting the military operation that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. A state of emergency decree issued Saturday, but published Monday, orders police to “immediately begin the national search and capture of everyone involved in the promotion or support for the armed attack by the United States,”…
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Visual vernacular and faith as cultural spectacle in Nigeria, by Akin Olaniyan
Some of us have seen this before: finely-produced videos with cinematic production professional lighting, balanced audio, and dynamic editing from official media teams of major Nigerian Pentecostal churches, expertly deploying the visual vernacular of social media to reposition faith as a culturally relevant spectacle. Like all other institutions, while churches ought to be free to appropriate new media platforms, I…
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