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Kosegbe and the Nigerian tragedy of doing right, by Folorunso Adisa
We did not have the luxury of smart screens or surround sound to savour its cinematic beauty. Most of us encountered Kosegbe on flickering black-and-white television sets, where images arrived grainy and sound travelled thin. The cameras that captured the film were modest by today’s standards, and the televisions that projected it were equally limited. However, neither the tools nor…
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Ibadan stakeholders warn Alaafin of Oyo against undermining Olubadan stool
The Mogajis in Ibadanland, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), monarchs, Baales, the Ibadan Compound Peace Initiative (ICPI), and other prominent sons and daughters of the ancient city have cautioned the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, against taking Ibadan for granted. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the stakeholders emphasised that the people of Ibadan would…
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Always Ibom: Arise Palm Resort to complement Victor Attah International Airport – Keyamo
The ongoing Arise Palm Resort project in Akwa Ibom State has been described as a “mind-blowing tourist delight” set to complement the services of the Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA). The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, made the remarks while addressing Government House correspondents after inspecting the resort along Dominic Utuk Avenue, Uyo. He said his…
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Ekiti deputy governor urges workers to shun mistrust, betrayal
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, has urged political office holders and civil servants to avoid mistrust and betrayal, warning that such divisions could weaken governance and slow the delivery of government programmes. She spoke on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti at a valedictory service organised for the Permanent Secretary in her office, Mr Abayomi Opeyemi, who…
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Fashedemi assures retiring State House staff of continued recognition, annual honours
By Kunle Sanni – The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, has assured retiring staff of the Presidency that their years of service will continue to be recognised through annual honours. He said their contributions “still count” and will no longer end in silence. Speaking at a reception for retirees at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Fashedemi said…
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Lagos ports drive Nigeria’s export push as NPA records strong Q3 performance
Lagos ports have strengthened Nigeria’s export-focused economic agenda following a robust performance by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in the third quarter of 2025. Data released by the NPA showed that total cargo throughput rose to 33.52 million metric tonnes in Q3 2025, representing a 16.2 per cent increase from the 28.84 million metric tonnes recorded in the same period…
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Oluremi Tinubu empowers 250 elderly persons in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday provided financial support to 250 elderly persons in Ekiti State under the Renewed Hope Initiative Social Investment Programme. Tinubu, who was represented by the Ekiti State First Lady, Olayemi Oyebanji, presented ₦200,000 each to the beneficiaries at the Ekiti State Government House in Ado-Ekiti as part…
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Amotekun arrests man over alleged sexual assault of minor in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 28-year-old man, Olapade Ifeoluwa, over an alleged sexual assault involving a seven-year-old girl in Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti South-West Local Government Area. The corps’ Head of Communications, Adeleye Adewale, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspect was apprehended by operatives following a complaint from residents of the community.…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges elderly to find joy as RHI empowers 250 veterans
By Kunle Sanni – The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged elderly Nigerians to remain healthy, active and purposeful, stressing the importance of finding joy and fulfilment in old age. She gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja at the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Elderly Support Scheme, organised to celebrate and support senior citizens, particularly military…
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Tinubu mourns former CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. Justice Tanko, who hailed from Bauchi State, died on Tuesday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the age of 71. He served as Nigeria’s Chief Justice from 2019 to 2022. In a statement issued…
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