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Atiku marks Tiv Day 2025, decries persistent attacks on Tiv communities
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Tiv Nation on the celebration of Tiv Day 2025, describing the occasion as a significant affirmation of cultural identity, pride, and enduring communal values. In a goodwill message released on Saturday, Atiku extended his felicitations to the Tiv people on the annual cultural festival and the conferment of chieftaincy titles on distinguished sons…
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Nigeria boxing team arrives in Angola for 4th Africa Youth Games
The Nigerian boxing contingent to the 2025 Africa Youth Games has arrived in Angola, the host country of the event. The team, led by the highly experienced national boxing coach, Anthony Konyegwachie, has three pugilists flying the country’s flag at the multi-sport games, which will feature athletes aged between 14 and 17 from 54 African nations. The event is designed…
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NELFUND congratulates Dangote Foundation on N100bn annual scholarship initiative
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of its N100 billion annual education scholarship initiative, a decade-long programme expected to support more than 1.3 million Nigerian students across secondary and tertiary institutions. The commendation was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, and made available…
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BREAKING: Oyebamiji emerges APC governorship candidate in Osun through affirmation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State following the party’s primary election conducted through affirmation. The exercise witnessed the adoption of a motion for other aspirants to step down in favour of Oyebamiji. The motion was moved by one of the aspirants, Kunle Adegoke, during the…
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FG approves Bakassi, Ondo deep seaports, Katsina-Ala hydropower project
Secures $4.29bn private investment By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has approved the development of the Bakassi Deep Seaport, Ondo Deep Seaport and the Katsina-Ala Hydropower Plant under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, attracting about $4.29 billion in private sector investment. The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, said the approvals reflect renewed…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osun APC 2025 governorship primary underway as party affirms candidate
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2025 governorship primary election in Osun State is currently underway. Security personnel were visibly deployed to ensure order and safety, while accredited delegates and party members were already seated as the process commenced. The event is holding at Ebunoluwa International School, Ofatedo. Earlier, the Chairman of the APC…
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Ekiti labour unions mobilise members ahead of NLC rally
By Boye Oyeyemi – Labour unions in Ekiti State have begun mobilising their members ahead of the nationwide rally against insecurity, directed by the national headquarters of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Several unions have issued internal memos and press statements to sensitise workers on preparations for the protest, scheduled for 17 December 2025. The planned rally is expected to…
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On the Road to Kisumu, by Omoniyi Ibietan
My most pleasant visit to Kenya occurred last week because it was the first visa-free visit. I am so happy that President Ruto gave unequivocal expression to a concern he had raised in a video I saw two years ago where he bemoaned why an African should require a visa to visit any African country. As I write, save for…
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A necessary question: who really broke the Arewa compact? By Umar Ardo
The constant various calls for a detribalized, irreligious Arewa leadership are noble and emotionally appealing. Yet if we are serious about recovering the strategic unity exemplified by Ahmadu Bello and his team, as so severally eloquently put out, then we must be ready to confront an uncomfortable but necessary question – i.e. who initiated the religious rupture that ultimately dismantled…
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Tinubu hails Wike at birthday, praises performance as FCT minister
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on his birthday, describing him as one of the standout performers in his cabinet. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Wike for a life marked by purpose, service…
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