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2027: Olajengbesi demands probe of Fadahunsi over alleged election remarks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Pelumi Olajengbesi, the Accord candidate for Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over alleged inflammatory election remarks made ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. Olajengbesi, in a recent statement on his Facebook page,…
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Elumelu, etiquette, and the grammar we are forgetting — by Folorunso Adisa
There are moments when a seemingly insignificant sentence opens a much larger window into a society. “Good morning, Tony” was only four words, but in the Nigerian context, those four words have provoked a conversation far bigger than the young woman who uttered them or the billionaire who objected to them. What the exchange between Tony Elumelu and a young…
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Lagos to redevelop Oregun Theatre into cultural, entertainment hub
The Lagos State Government has restated plans to redevelop the Oregun Theatre into an integrated theatre-cinema complex as it seeks to create a vibrant cultural and entertainment hub in the area. The commitment was reiterated on Wednesday during a meeting on the reconstruction project and proposed development of the complex at the office of the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry…
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Dotun Oladipo: I tried, but couldn’t hold back the tears — by Azuh Amatus
Sincerely speaking, with tears still cascading down my cheeks, I still cannot believe or process the thought that the amiable man I fondly called “My Leader,” Mr. Dotun Samson Oladipo, is dead. In fact, I am still finding it extremely difficult to pen this painful tribute in memory of Mr. Oladipo, the soft-spoken and kind-hearted publisher of The Eagle Online,…
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FG launches alcohol policy to tackle harmful consumption, illicit trade
The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030), aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm while promoting industry growth, job creation and economic development. Speaking at the launch on Thursday, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the policy would provide a unified framework for addressing alcohol-related challenges. He…
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Tinubu holds closed-door meeting with APC governors ahead of 2027
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held closed-door talks with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid preparations by the ruling party for the 2027 general elections. The governors, under the auspices of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, met with the President shortly after the National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice…
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Oyetola inaugurates committee to tackle challenges of Nigeria’s aquaculture sector
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated a technical committee to tackle challenges affecting fish production and strengthen Nigeria’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. Oyetola inaugurated the Technical Committee on Accelerating Fish Production in Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja, charging members to move beyond policy recommendations and develop coordinated actions capable of delivering measurable results. The minister…
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Osun at 35: Oyebamiji urges residents to revive founding fathers’ vision
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji, has called on residents to rekindle the dreams and aspirations of the state’s founding fathers as Osun marks its 35th anniversary. Oyebamiji made the call in a message commemorating the anniversary, describing the occasion as an opportunity for sober reflection on the realities…
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Police arrest four suspects over Ikire shooting, recover AK-47 rifle
Suspect alleges Senator Oyewumi ordered gang leader out of town By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the attack on police officers at the Naira and Kobo area of Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, which resulted in the deaths of two passers-by and injuries to three policemen. The Commissioner of…
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The Definitive List: Africa’s gender leadership landscape — by Kelechi Deca
I have been tracking women in corporate leadership across Africa for 10 years, so I can humbly, but authoritatively say one or two things about factors I believe are the driving forces of these changes. But because 75% of the things I do are off Facebook, when a TV station contacted someone in Rwanda for her views on the issue,…
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