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Adamu Orisa, Eyo and the day Lagos honoured its ancestors, by ‘Dayo Adedayo
“Ṅkan tí à ńwá lọ Ṣókótó, wá ní àpo ṣòkòtò.” 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭. This proverb framed my thoughts as I stood on the historic grounds of Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, on the 27th day of December, in the year of our Lord 2025. It is not a saying of complacency; it…
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Oyebamiji vows victory as APC prepares for Osun governorship election
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has declared himself the candidate to beat, expressing confidence of victory in the August 8, 2026 poll. Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, made the statement on Saturday during the annual end-of-year prayer session organised by the Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria, Ikire…
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Senegal fight back to draw with DR Congo in Group D clash
The Teranga Lions of Senegal came from behind to draw with DR Congo in Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as both sides edged a step closer to a place in the last 16. Cedric Bakambu put the Leopards in front from close range just after the hour mark in Tangier, capitalising on the rebound as…
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Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim EPL top spot
Martin Odegaard scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Arsenal survived a nervy finale to beat Brighton and return to the top of the table. The Gunners, who had dropped to second place after Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest in Saturday’s early match, took the lead when Bart Verbruggen’s goal-kick was intercepted and Bukayo Saka teed up…
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Ondo police rescue abducted man, launch manhunt for suspects
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has rescued an abduction victim following a reported case of armed robbery and kidnapping in Owo, as operatives intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects. The development was contained in a press release issued on Saturday evening and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Jimoh Abayomi Kazeem, on behalf…
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BREAKING: Nollywood actress, producer Allwell Ademola dies at 43
By Tosin Brown – Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The actress died at the age of 43. News of her passing is currently being spoken about in hushed tones among her friends and colleagues as of the time of filing this report. There are reports that she died after suffering a heart…
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Tinubu, Uzodimma, others join Sanwo-Olu to celebrate 73rd Eyo Festival in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde – President Bola Tinubu, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, and other eminent personalities joined Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to celebrate the 73rd Eyo Festival in Lagos State. The Eyo Festival, popularly known as the Adamu Orisa Play, took place at Tafawa Balewa Square on Saturday, marking its return after eight years of public procession. This year’s festival was…
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FG graduates over 7,000 forest guards for immediate deployment
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has graduated more than 7,000 newly recruited forest guards for immediate deployment across seven frontline states, as part of efforts to deny terrorists, bandits and kidnappers safe haven in Nigeria’s forests. The guards completed a three-month intensive training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, launched in May 2025 by President Bola Ahmed…
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Benin Republic beat Botswana to secure first-ever AFCON win
The Republic of Benin recorded their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Yohan Roche’s deflected first-half effort earned them a 1–0 win over Botswana and their first points of the 2025 tournament in Rabat on Saturday. Roche combined neatly with returning striker Steve Mounie, who had missed Benin’s opening loss to DR Congo, before lifting a…
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Religion and romance: How Lagos became numero uno year-end destination in Africa, by Reno Omokri
Please fact-check me: Ten years ago, the biggest tourist attraction in Nigeria was Prophet TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations. Ten years later, it is Detty December. At the height of Joshua’s SCOAN, as the top draw for foreign tourists to Nigeria, international airlines flying into Nigeria adjusted their schedules because of the Synagogue’s activities. Please assume I am…
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