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Why Akwa Ibomites keep calm about the ambassadorial list, by Nseobong Okon-Ekong
Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes that given that Nigeria maintains 109 diplomatic missions abroad, and that only a small group of nominees has emerged so far, it is premature to conclude that the state has been sidelined Nigeria’s diplomatic footprint: is a big job to fill. The Federal Government of Nigeria maintains 109 diplomatic missions abroad — a mix of 76 embassies,…
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Governor Adeleke declares total lockdown, enforces 24-hour curfew in Igbajo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has imposed an immediate 24-hour curfew on Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government Area following a violent breakdown of law and order that continued into the early hours of Monday. Trouble reportedly began when a clash erupted between loyalists of the immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Osun…
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Nigeria moves to protect Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias Da Costa
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved special security measures for Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias Da Costa, following what officials describe as “imminent threats to his life.” This was contained in an official letter signed on Sunday by Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar and addressed to ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray. In the letter…
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Obaseki dismisses Okpebholo’s threats, insists he can enter Benin
Former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has dismissed claims by current Governor Monday Okpebholo that he cannot enter Benin, the state capital, insisting that no one can bar him from the city. Obaseki’s response followed Okpebholo’s assertion that the former governor would be unwelcome in Edo State due to his perceived unpopularity and that he would face resistance if…
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Timber-laden truck kills man in Akure early morning accident
By Boye Oyeyemi – A man was confirmed dead on Monday morning after a timber-laden truck crushed him at the NEPA Roundabout in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The accident, which involved a motorcycle, occurred during the early rush hour, causing panic among motorists and commuters and drawing a crowd of onlookers to the scene. Shortly afterwards, another crash was…
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Otti visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto, assures intensified efforts for his release
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Sunday visited the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, assuring him of ongoing efforts to secure his release. According to information from the governor’s media office, Otti encouraged Kanu to remain strong, stating that engagements he initiated more than two years ago…
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Get tested, end stigma, Remi Tinubu tells Nigerians on World AIDS Day
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on young Nigerians to take responsibility for their health by knowing their HIV status and seeking treatment if they test positive. She also urged communities across the country to show compassion and reject all forms of stigma against people living with HIV. In her message to mark World AIDS Day…
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Terror sponsors to be exposed soon, says Bwala
By Kunle Sanni – Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has disclosed that the federal government is set to unveil the identities of terrorists and their financiers in the coming days. Speaking during an interview on Television Continental (TVC) on Sunday, Bwala said the Tinubu administration is taking “far-reaching decisions” in the fight against insecurity,…
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A response to Festus Adedayo’s “Can Tinubu, our Eddie Kwansa, now come home?” By Kayode Adebiyi
Festus Adedayo has a gift for wrapping political commentary in folklore, but once you strip away the colourful language, his argument follows a familiar formula. Stretch a metaphor until it groans, pile unrelated events together, then declare the country finished. The writing is lovely. The reasoning isn’t. Let’s set the imagery aside and look at the substance. His core point…
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Merino’s equaliser secures Arsenal one point against 10-man Chelsea
Makeshift striker Mikel Merino scored a crucial equaliser against 10-man Chelsea as Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The game’s big moment came in the 38th minute, when Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo was sent off following a video assistant referee review for a late tackle that connected with Merino’s shin – his side’s…
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