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Gabon coach wary of Osimhen, Lookman ahead of playoff against Nigeria
By Tosin Omojola – Gabonese national team head coach Thierry Mouyouma has identified the Super Eagles’ attacking duo of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman as his major threat ahead of Thursday’s World Cup semi-final playoff in Morocco. Both Nigeria and Gabon will take to the pitch in the first semi-final match of the World Cup qualifier, with the winner set…
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Oyo Assembly summons Lands Ministry officials over allegations of fraud
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly has summoned officials of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development to appear before its Committee on Lands and Survey over allegations of fraudulent and irregular land transactions. The directive was issued by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, during Tuesday’s plenary session. He said the invitation became necessary…
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Minister Wike: power, process, and the rule of law, by Osita Chidoka
Any law enforcement officer, in uniform or plain clothes, represents the president and the sovereignty of the Nigerian state. To abuse such an officer is to diminish the authority of the Republic itself. Minister Nyesom Wike’s decision to personally enforce a directive at a disputed site was a fundamental misstep. In constitutional democracies, power operates through institutions not impulse. Executive…
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Iwobi vows Super Eagles will fight for Chelle in Gabon clash
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that the team is motivated to give their all in the upcoming World Cup playoffs, not only for Nigeria but also for their head coach, Eric Chelle. Since his appointment, Chelle has successfully built a strong bond and sense of unity within the squad — something Iwobi believes has been crucial to their…
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Alhaji Bilaal Ogunbado Akeugberu: Meet the New Chief Imam of Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – Born on April 15, 1965, Barrister Alhaji Bilaal Oseni Akinola Ogunbado Akeugberu hails from the illustrious Imam Ogunbado Compound, Akeugberu, Oyo, in Oyo West Local Government Area of Oyo State. A descendant of a respected Islamic lineage, he is the son of the late Alhaji Shaykh Imam Bilaal Akano Ogunbado, a revered cleric and community leader.…
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How Dasuki, associates diverted millions from ONSA Account — EFCC witness
An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, told the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, how millions of naira were allegedly diverted from the operations account of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to private companies linked to former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), and his associates.…
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Alaafin appoints Bilaal Akinola as Chief Imam of Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has appointed Barrister Alhaji Bilaal Oseni Akinola as the new Chief Imam of Oyo land. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Media and Publicity to the paramount ruler, the appointment was contained in a letter personally signed by the Alaafin. Oba Owoade…
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Osun APC criticises Adeleke for prioritising nightlife
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke, accusing him of visiting nightclubs and moving from one state capital to another, using resources that should have been directed to education and other key sectors. APC chairman Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo,…
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Lagos launches rural health scheme, offering free medical coverage to Agboyi-Ketu residents
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) on Tuesday formally launched the Rural Health Scheme under the Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) Rural Health Insurance Initiative at Agboyi Ori Omi Community in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. The initiative, implemented pursuant to an executive order by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, seeks to ensure all Lagos residents, irrespective of location…
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PHOTO NEWS: Nigeria delivers presidential message to Chad during Dubai visit
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, on Monday led a Nigerian delegation to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for official engagements, including the delivery of a special message from President Bola Tinubu to Chad’s President, Mahamat Deby. The delegation, which included Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Bainca Ojukwu, represented Nigeria in the diplomatic assignment aimed at…
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