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World Cup playoff: Osimhen may lead Super Eagles against DR Congo
Nigeria may line up with a new captain on Sunday when the Super Eagles take on DR Congo in the decisive FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off in Rabat, with reports from the UK suggesting that Victor Osimhen is under consideration to wear the armband. Stand-in skipper Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for the clash after picking up an early yellow card…
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Memo to Osun APC: How to dislodge PDP using Edo template, by Ismail Omipidan
Like I predicted over a year ago, Governor Ademola Adeleke will emerge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election. With barely a month to the primaries, it is becoming increasingly clear that he is the man to beat for the party’s ticket. Adeleke is from Osun West Senatorial District. Interestingly, the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola–led African…
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FCTA takes responsibility for Gaduwa land dispute incident involving Wike, naval officer
By Kunle Sanni – Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have accepted responsibility for the confrontation that occurred on Tuesday at Plot 1946, Gaduwa District, involving the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, Lt. A. M. Yerima. The encounter, captured in a viral video, showed naval personnel blocking the minister from accessing a disputed property reportedly…
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‘I am the one able to take him down’: New Epstein emails detail his soured view of former close friend Donald Trump
For years, President Donald Trump has sought to downplay his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who for years moved in the same social circles as Trump in Palm Beach and Manhattan. Trump has alternately called Epstein a “terrific guy” — in 2002 — and later insisted he was “not a fan,” saying the two men…
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Ibadan PDP convention and what Obasanjo called ‘wicked!’ by Mahmud Jega
A breaking story on Friday afternoon, November 14, that Abuja Federal High Court Judge Justice Peter Lifu has stopped tomorrow’s [Saturday’s] national convention of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recalls to mind a similar incident that happened to the opposition All Nigeria Peoples Party [ANPP] in July 2002. Thousands of delegates and other supporters are already in Ibadan, Oyo…
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Customs defends new $300 de-minimis threshold ahead of 2025 continental trade conference
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday defended the introduction of a new $300 de-minimis threshold for low-value imports and passenger baggage, saying the policy is crucial to easing airport congestion, supporting e-commerce, and aligning Nigeria with global practice. Adeniyi spoke during the November edition of the Meet-the-Press briefing at the Aso Rock Villa, where…
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South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be an investigation into the “mysterious” arrival of a chartered plane carrying 153 Palestinians from Gaza into the country. The group arrived at OR Tambo International Airport but were initially refused entry and were stuck in the plane for more than 10 hours as they “did not have the customary departure stamps…
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Nigeria to host Africa-wide Customs partnership conference in 2025
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria will host a major continental conference bringing together Customs chiefs, trade operators and global partners from November 17–19, 2025, Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi announced on Friday. Speaking during the November edition of the meet-the-press briefing at the State House, Abuja, Adeniyi said at least 30 African Customs administrations have confirmed participation, with 22 sending…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji resigns as NIWA boss, appreciates Tinubu, Oyetola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) has resigned as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to fully pursue his 2026 governorship ambition in Osun State. In a statement issued by the Coordinator of AMBO Media Fronts, Adebayo Adedeji, the former NIWA chief expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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LASG launches EPPPS to enhance transparency in urban development
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government on Friday launched the Electronic Physical Planning Processing System (EPPPS), a digital reform tool aimed at curbing corruption and enhancing transparency in the state’s urban development processes. The platform streamlines all stages of building approval—from application to final authorization—eliminating bottlenecks and reducing human interference. Speaking at the launch at the Royal Box…
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