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El-Rufai boys, Bashir and Bello tear each other in expletive X rant over family loyalty
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on his brother, Bello El-Rufai, over his political realignment and relationship with Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. Bashir made the remarks in a series of posts on X on Saturday, accusing Bello, a member of the House of Representatives, of putting his political interests ahead…
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Iran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war, pledge diplomacy, defence
Iran’s leaders have acknowledged the mounting economic damage of six months of war with the United States, with the president saying foreign trade has shrunk by more than a third under US sanctions and a naval blockade. The admissions came on Saturday as Tehran signalled it would not back down, pledging to withstand US pressure, pursue diplomacy and maintain what…
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PHOTO NEWS: Afenifere celebrates leader, Reuben Fasoranti 100th birthday with lecture in Lagos
The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has celebrated its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on his 100th birthday with a centenary lecture held on Friday at the Muson Centre in Lagos. The lecture, themed “A Century of Courage and Stewardship of Yoruba Democratic Legacy,” was delivered by retired Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu and Professor Ropo Sekoni. President Bola Tinubu was represented at the…
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Enugu women rally behind Mbah, APC ahead of 2027 polls
Women in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State have rallied behind Governor Peter Mbah and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The women declared their support on Sunday, August 16, at a gathering organised by the Enugu State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, at her country home in Inyi, Oji…
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Court orders Instablog9ja to reveal identity in suit filed by Adunni Ade
By Damilola Akinwale – The High Court of Ogun State has ordered Instablog9ja to reveal the identity of the person behind its Instagram account following a defamation suit filed by Nollywood actress Adunni Ade against the popular blog. The actress announced the development via her Instagram page on Friday, sharing a court document with the caption, “Update on court case…
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EXCLUSIVE: NPC chairman died after prolonged battle with diabetes — Sources
By Raphael Jackson – The death of the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, has been attributed to a prolonged battle with diabetes, according to sources close to the deceased. The sources told Western Post on Friday that Yusuf’s health condition was aggravated by his demanding work schedule and commitment to official duties. One of his associates…
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Where goes our fuel subsidy? — by Kunle Oyatomi
President Bola Tinubu is not one to mince words. Through his words, he provokes thought and justifies his actions without caring whose ox is gored. A sharp mind, he stands by his decisions when he is convinced they are right, unlike many other political heavyweights in the country. That is why, throughout his political career, he has always embodied certain…
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Ikire killings: Oyewumi demands independent probe, rejects police account
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has called for an independent investigation into the killing of four people at Naira and Kobo Junction, Ikire. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Friday, Oyewumi, a community leader in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, rejected the police account of the incident, describing…
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VDM hits back at Falana, defends NBA conference invitation
By Damilola Akinwale – Controversial social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, who criticised his invitation to speak at the Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference. Falana had argued that speakers at such events should have relevant expertise or experience in specific fields, particularly…
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BREAKING: NPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf dies after eight months in office
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, has died after about eight months in office. Sources close to his family confirmed his death to Western Post on Friday, although details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately available. Yusuf assumed office as chairman of the commission on December 3, 2025, and formally resumed his…
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