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Christian genocide conspiracy: The north is being set up against itself, by Usman Yusuf
I have seen, lived and benefited from a Nigeria led by patriotic and selfless leaders that cared deeply for the country and its citizens; they managed the country’s diversity and resources with the fear of God. A few days ago, my friend and I were reminiscing about our good old days in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria from 1976 to…
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CAFCL: Sports commissioner blames referee for Rivers Utd loss to Berkane
Rivers State Sports Commissioner and former NFF Technical Committee Chairman, Chris Green, has raised serious concerns over the officiating in Rivers United’s 2–1 loss to Moroccan giants RS Berkane in Friday’s CAF Champions League Matchday 2 clash in Uyo. Rivers United appeared to be cruising to victory after taking a 1–0 lead and holding firm deep into stoppage time. But…
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Jonathan downplays Guinea-Bissau coup report as regional bodies condemn military actions
By Kunle Sanni – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed the political turmoil in Guinea-Bissau as something short of a real coup, even as the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raised alarm over what they described as a deliberate attempt to derail the country’s democratic process. Jonathan, who is in Bissau as Head…
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Justice sector must operate in harmony to serve citizens, businesses — Fagbemi
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has said that Nigeria’s justice sector must operate in harmony to effectively serve citizens and businesses. He stated this on Friday at the National Stakeholders’ Conference on Justice Sector Reform, held at the Nasarawa State Government Banquet Hall, which brought together key actors from across the country’s…
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Obasanjo says Nigerians entitled to seek international help amid worsening insecurity
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigerians are justified in seeking international intervention as the country grapples with a surge in violent attacks and kidnappings. Speaking on Friday at a Christmas carol service in Jos, Plateau State, Obasanjo expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity nationwide, describing the situation as alarming and unacceptable. He highlighted recent high-profile security breaches, including…
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President Tinubu’s defining turn toward security reform, by Dare Ojepe
There are moments in a nation’s life when hesitation becomes a luxury too costly to indulge, moments when the leader must step beyond counsel, beyond caution, and confront the lion at the gate. Last Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu crossed that threshold. After months of deliberation, he made the bold pronouncement that states ready to establish their own police formations…
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Kanu, Igboho: how they shaped minds differently, by Bamidele Johnson
The two most disruptive figures in Nigeria’s identity politics over the last decade are Mazi Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of Biafra in the Southeast and Sunday Igboho of Yoruba Nation in the Southwest. Both rose on the back of anger, insecurity and spectacular state failure. Both gave voice to regional frustrations that had been fizzing for years. Yet,…
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Tinubu will never take parliament for granted, says Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured that President Bola Tinubu holds the National Assembly in high regard and will never take parliament for granted, as he called for deeper co-operation between the executive and legislative arms of government. Speaking at a dinner organised by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for members of the National Assembly at the…
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NSC moves to criminalise age falsification in Nigerian sports
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured the approval of the National Council of Sports for a landmark policy that formally criminalises and institutionalises sanctions against age falsification in Nigerian sports. Endorsed at the 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar, this decision represents the strongest and most comprehensive reform ever implemented to confront age cheating, a practice that has…
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Tinubu welcomes Nigeria’s re-election to IMO Council after 14-year absence
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, describing it as clear proof of the nation’s rising stature and renewed credibility in the global maritime arena. Nigeria secured a seat in Category C for the 2026–2027 biennium during the IMO General Assembly in London on Friday, marking the country’s first…
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