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Marketing Edge announces passing of John Ajayi, describes late publisher “a towering figure”
Marketing Edge has announced the death of its founder and publisher, Mr John Ajayi, describing his passing as a profound loss to the Nigerian marketing and communications industry. Ajayi, widely regarded as a pioneer of brand journalism in Nigeria, was celebrated for his vision, discipline and unwavering commitment to professionalism. His contributions played a significant role in shaping the country’s…
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Tinubu unveils new security, economic strategy, orders action on blue economy report
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has introduced a fresh national strategy targeting both security reform and economic expansion through Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector. The President issued the directive on Wednesday during a Presidential Parley with participants of the Senior Executive Course 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) at the Presidential Villa,…
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Delhi Police deports 32 Nigerians linked to expansive drug network in India
Thirty-two Nigerian nationals have been deported from India following a large-scale police crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking and money-laundering network operating across several major cities. The deportations come after Delhi Police, working with the Telangana Police’s EAGLE unit, arrested 50 Nigerians late last month in what authorities described as one of India’s biggest coordinated operations against foreign narcotics syndicates.…
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Why I almost quit Buhari’s cabinet — Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that he came close to resigning from office at the height of the EndSARS protests due to intense public criticism and pressure on his family. Speaking ahead of the launch of his new book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, scheduled for 17 December, Mohammed said…
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Economic reforms must translate to real welfare gains, Saraki tells FG
By Kunle Sanni – Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged the Federal Government to ensure that ongoing economic reforms translate into tangible improvements in the daily lives of Nigerians, warning that policy adjustments without visible gains in welfare cannot be sustained. Speaking on Tuesday at the launch of the Ignite Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 in Abuja, themed “From Adjustment…
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El-Rufai’s hypocrisy and the politics of manufactured northern victimhood, by Sa’adiyyah Hassan
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai is at it again weaponizing religion, inflaming northern emotions, and inventing conspiracies just because he is no longer the one sitting close to the corridors of power.He shared Bello Doka’s article alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “waging a quiet war against the Muslim North.” Coming from a man whose politics has been built…
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Family petitions Osun police to reopen investigation into killing of Amotekun officer
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The family of Omitunsin Abiola Isaac, an operative of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State, has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to reopen and continue investigations into his killing on 26 July 2025 in Ijeda-Ijesa, Oriade Local Government Area of the state. The petition, filed by G. Olabode & Associates on behalf of…
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VIDEO: Shinkafi exonerates Matawalle of banditry allegations during Zamfara governorship
The Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has been formally cleared of allegations that he sponsored banditry while serving as Governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023. Independent investigations conducted by federal security agencies found no evidence to support claims that had circulated in some quarters, which were described as politically motivated attempts to tarnish Matawalle’s…
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The making of a future power player: a Seyi Tinubu case study, by Chioma Ahaghotu
Seyi Tinubu is playing a long game, and anyone paying attention can already see the foundation being laid. The funny thing is that in ten years, many people will pretend they didn’t see all of this happening in real time. They’ll shout, “His papa put him there!” as if they weren’t watching him intentionally build a political and social network…
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A conversation with Fr. Ehusani exposed a national problem and how the Minister of Interior acted, by Osita Chidoka
A few days ago, I visited Rev. Fr. George Ehusani at the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation in Abuja. What was meant to be a short meeting stretched into a whole afternoon, because when you sit with Fr. Ehusani, his passion, depth, and wisdom pull you in. I learnt a lot. Lux Terra’s Psycho-Spiritual Institute is accredited by the NUC to…
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