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Gbolarumi declares for Oyo PDP governorship ticket ahead of 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga – A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi, has declared his intention to contest the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Gbolarumi made the declaration on Monday during an interview with journalists in Ibadan, the state capital, confirming his readiness to vie for the state’s top political office.…
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UNIMED slams SSANU over alleged threats to life claim
By Boye Oyeyemi – The management of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, has slammed the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) over allegations that its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, threatened the life of the union’s chairman. The university described the claims as malicious and unfounded. In a statement signed by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Isaac Oluyi,…
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Ndidi plays down pressure as Super Eagles face Tanzania in AFCON opener
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has moved quickly to play down any feelings of tension or pressure within the Nigerian camp as the team gets set to open its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco against Tanzania. The Super Eagles, still licking the wounds of their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup,…
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FG makes drug test mandatory for public service employment
The federal government has introduced mandatory drug testing as a requirement for employment into the public service, as part of efforts to curb illicit drug use and its impact on national development and security. The directive was issued on Monday to permanent secretaries and heads of extra-ministerial departments and parastatals. In a statement, Segun Imohiosen, director of information and public…
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Chelle prioritises AFCON assignment over contract discussions
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has declined to comment on the status of his contract, insisting that his sole focus remains Nigeria’s quest for success at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Nigeria’s Group C opening fixture against Tanzania, Chelle made it clear that discussions about his contract renewal or any outstanding…
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Buhari, biographies, myths and controversies, by Simbo Olorunfemi
When the Buhari biography (Muhammadu Buhari — The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria) written by Prof. John Paden’s book was released sometime in 2016, it triggered a pronounced controversy, just as the new one by Dr Charles Omole has. One particular issue of controversy in that biography was the Author’s account of how Prof. Yemi Osinbajo emerged as the running…
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Nigeria ends diplomatic tensions with US, signs $5.1bn health deal
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government says Nigeria has successfully resolved its recent diplomatic tensions with the United States through what it described as firm and respectful engagement. Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, disclosed this on Monday during an end-of-year press conference in Abuja, where he reviewed Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements over the course of 2025. According…
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Salah inspires Egypt to 2-1 win over Zimbabwe
By Tosin Omojola – Mohamed Salah emerged the hero for Egypt on Monday night, as his decisive strike sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for the Pharaohs over Zimbabwe in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Morocco. Zimbabwe stunned the seven-time African champions with a 20th-minute strike, courtesy of Prince Dube, who capitalised on a…
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2026 budget could worsen Nigeria’s fiscal challenges, ADC warns
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed N58.18 trillion 2026 budget, describing it as a “copy and paste” of previous years’ spending plans. In a statement on Monday, ADC’s interim national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed that the party’s economists reviewed the budget and concluded that, despite being presented as the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience…
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Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years
The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting, in a move that shutters one of Israel’s oldest media institutions amid growing concerns over press freedom. Under the proposal, introduced by Defense Minister Israel Katz, the station, known as Galei Tzahal, will cease operations on March 1. The resolution passed unanimously Monday despite…
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