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Senator Omisore’s alleged APC disqualification debunked by supporters’ group
The Osun Rescue Mission Team, a political movement championing the cause of Senator Iyiola Omisore, has dismissed reports circulating in some national newspapers and online platforms claiming that Senator Omisore and six other aspirants have been disqualified by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee. In a statement signed by the team’s Director-General, Hon. Ajibola Famurewa, the group described the…
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Time to fish out the non-Fulani bandits in our midst, by Vincent Akanmode
Nothing can be more cheering than the news that after the initial dust raised by President Donald Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria with American soldiers gun-a-blazing, the United States of America is willing and ready to work with the Nigerian government in the effort to read our country of Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits and other terrorist groups responsible for the…
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APC launches e-registration in Ekiti, reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to economy, security
By Boye Oyeyemi – The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has reiterated its confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to stabilise the economy and tackle insecurity as the party commenced its membership e-registration exercise in Ado Ekiti. Party leaders, including Chairman Sola Elesin, Chief Jide Awe, and State Coordinator of the initiative, Adesola Gold Adedayo, spoke at the flag-off…
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President Trump wins inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
United States President Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The award has been introduced this year by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, designated for a person who has “taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace” and “united people across the world”. It was widely expected that Trump, who arrived at…
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Police reaffirm ban on fireworks in Ekiti ahead of yuletide
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Police Command has reiterated that the ban on fireworks remains in force as the festive season draws closer. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Ado Ekiti by the command’s spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu. The command warned that the use, sale or public display of fireworks would lead to arrest…
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Malami denies terror-financing links, says claims contradict record on Nigeria’s AML/CFT reforms
By Kunle Sanni – Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has rejected what he described as misleading insinuations linking him to terrorism financing, insisting that he has never been investigated or questioned by any local or international agency over such allegations. In a statement issued on Friday, Malami said his attention was drawn to a…
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Governor Adeleke relaxes 24-hour curfew on Igbajo to 10 hours
— orders security personnel to remain on 24-hour guard, surveillance By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the state to a 10-hour daily curfew. The governor said the adjustment, which takes immediate effect, follows the gradual return of peace and order to the…
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Dangote urges Nigerians to embrace ‘Nigeria-first’ policy, pay taxes, prioritise industrialisation
By Kunle Sanni – Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerians and the business community to fully align with President Bola Tinubu’s Nigeria-first economic policy by prioritising local investment, paying taxes diligently, and reducing dependence on foreign investors. Speaking on Friday after a meeting with President Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, Dangote said the government has already…
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Shettima reaffirms FG’s commitment to preserving traditional institutions
By Kunle Sanni – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has restated the resolve of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to safeguard and uphold Nigeria’s traditional institutions, describing them as irreplaceable pillars of society. Speaking on Friday at events marking the 45th anniversary of the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sani II, and the commissioning of the new Gumel Central…
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Turkish Super Lig: Osimhen’s late goal secures dramatic victory for Galatasaray
By Tosin Omojola – Nigerian international Victor Osimhen had another glorious night on Friday, scoring a brace, including a stoppage-time winning goal, as Galatasaray secured a 3-2 win over Samsunspor. The game was heading for a stalemate before the Super Eagles forward, who had just recovered from injury, fired home superbly to send the home fans into wild jubilation. It…
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