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BREAKING: Ekiti sacks surgeon, suspends others over alleged kidney removal at EKSUTH
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has ordered the immediate dismissal of a surgeon and the suspension of other members of a surgical team at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital following allegations of unlawful kidney removal. The directive followed the submission of a report by a seven-member panel of enquiry set up to investigate claims by Mr…
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NSC celebrates Ahmed Musa’s outstanding service to Nigerian football
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has honoured Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa for his exceptional service, dedication, and contributions to Nigerian football as he officially retires from his illustrious international career after 15 remarkable years. Reacting to Musa’s retirement, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade paid a glowing tribute to the Super Eagles legend, stating: “Ahmed Musa represents everything that is right…
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Fewchore Studios denies allegations of copyright infringement over Ogbomoso historical film
Yoruba film production outfit, Fewchore Studios has refuted recent media reports suggesting that it unlawfully remade a work by Chief Olalere Osunpaimo, allegedly with the endorsement of the Soun of Ogbomosoland. In a statement signed by Managing Director Aniekan Equere on Friday, the company clarified that the narrative of Ogbori Elemoso—referring to Soun Ogunlola, founder and first king of Ogbomoso—is…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: A new Awujale – same old problems, by Chris Adetayo
Succession in Yorubaland has become increasingly problematic. It took 3 years to find a successor for Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi – with the Governor overriding traditional process and procedure to get it done. In Ogbomoso, 2 years lapsed before Oba Ghandi succeeded Oba Oyewumi Ajagungbade. Other examples abound. Now we are witnessing the unseemly drama playing out over who becomes the…
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Meteoric rise in Nigeria’s trade surplus shames the naysayers, by Olabode Opeseitan
Nigeria’s Q3 2025 trade data delivers a thunderous rebuttal to its critics: a ₦6.69 trillion surplus, 116% growth in non-oil exports, and a government actively reshaping the trade landscape through data-backed reforms. The facts are not just stubborn. They are triumphant. NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC MOMENTUM: A Data-Driven Rebuttal to Cynicism In a global economy riddled with volatility, Nigeria’s Q3 2025 trade…
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Burna Boy, Olamide, others make Obama’s 2025 playlist
By Tosin Brown – Grammy winner Burna Boy and Grammy nominee Olamide have made the 2025 playlist of former US President Barack Obama. The former president recently released his 2025 playlist, which features Burna Boy’s Tatata and Olamide’s 99. Three other Nigerian music acts — Seyi Vibez, Asake and Young Jonn — were also featured on the list as collaborators…
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Use festive season to pray for Nigeria, Interior Minister urges Christians
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged Christians to use the festive season to pray for Nigeria, stressing the need for divine intervention to address the nation’s challenges. Tunji-Ojo made the call on Thursday while hosting Christian faithful under the umbrella of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at a Christmas funfair in Okeagbe Akoko,…
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Late Sikiru Ayinde’s widow, Tayo Balogun, dies after 15th-year remembrance
By Tosin Brown – Mrs Tayo Ann Balogun, one of the wives of the late Fuji creator, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, has passed away. She died a day after Fuji stars and fans of her late husband held a remembrance in his honour. Mama Dan, as she was fondly called, was with the late Fuji creator when he passed away on…
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Tinubu urges governors to back Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to support the full implementation of the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments, stressing that direct funding of councils is essential for effective grassroots governance. The president made the appeal on Thursday night while addressing governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress…
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Tinubu reconstitutes NERC Board, appoints Oseni as chairman
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) following the confirmation of its members by the Senate on December 16. The approval was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Dr Mulisiu…
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