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PHOTO NEWS: FAAN MD meets UAE Consul General, explores stronger bilateral ties
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, on Thursday received the Consul General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos during a courtesy visit to the agency’s headquarters in Lagos. During the meeting, the Consul General reiterated the UAE’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Nigeria, particularly in the aviation sector. He…
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AFCON: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Shorunmu calls for early preparation
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to begin immediate preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria missed out on a World Cup spot after a 4–3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the CAF play-offs. The match…
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Court bars Oba Ghandi from dissolving executive of Egbe Omo Ogbomoso Parapo
By Adejayan Gbenga – A federal high court in Ibadan on Thursday restrained the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, from removing the current executive of the Egbe Omo Ogbomoso Parapo Agbaaye and installing a caretaker committee. The monarch had earlier in September announced the dissolution of the association’s executive and appointed Prof. Josiah Ajiboye as acting president to lead…
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G20 Sherpas reach agreement on leaders’ declaration ahead of Johannesburg summit
After five days of negotiations, G20 sherpas reached an agreement on a Leaders’ Declaration at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, ahead of the summit scheduled to start on Saturday at Nasrec, south of Johannesburg. The declaration is seen as a victory for South Africa, which had insisted on a full Leaders’ Declaration rather than a Chair’s Statement. Details on the final…
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Catholic Diocese condemns attack on St. Mary’s School, Papiri, Niger State
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has strongly condemned the violent attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, in the early hours of Friday. According to multiple reports, armed assailants reportedly invaded the school between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., abducting several pupils, students, teachers, and a security personnel who was critically shot.…
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Keir Starmer defends trip to South Africa for G20 summit as budget looms
PM says he aims to secure investment to help deal with cost of living and shore up support for Ukraine Keir Starmer has defended his decision to travel to South Africa for the G20 summit days before the budget and despite the planned absence of Donald Trump. The prime minister will arrive in South Africa on Friday morning for two…
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Unapproved estate developers in Oyo warned to regularise documents
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to private estate developers operating without approval, urging them to regularise their title documents and planning approvals or face penalties. The warning was issued by the Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Akin Funmilayo-Williams, during an enforcement operation along the Akinyele–Iseyin corridor earlier this week. She…
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Ibadan will support competent leaders, not gatekeep Oyo governorship – CCII president
By Adejayan Gbenga – President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole, has assured that Ibadan will not monopolise the Oyo State governorship or restrict it to its indigenes. He stated that the city will support any candidate, Ibadan-born or not, who demonstrates competence, credibility, and the ability to lead effectively. Speaking during the “Guest…
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President Tinubu hails Nuhu Ribadu as defender of Nigeria on 65th birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on his 65th birthday, praising him as a principled reformer and an unwavering defender of the nation. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, the president lauded Ribadu’s integrity, professionalism, and long-standing commitment to public service, noting that his contributions…
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Oyo government insists on circular road project, appeals to protesters
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ibadan Circular Road project, describing it as a key initiative designed to attract investment and spur economic growth across the state. Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement, said the recent protests were not unexpected but noted that some individuals may be seeking to…
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