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President Tinubu swears in Doro, Udeh as ministers
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in Bernard Doro and Kingsley Udeh as ministers, officially restoring cabinet representation for Plateau and Enugu States. The brief ceremony took place at 1:52 p.m. inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, moments before the commencement of the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting since July 2025.…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu vows to defeat terrorism in Nigeria
Reaffirms diplomatic engagement with world leaders By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to defeat terrorism and strengthen diplomatic ties with global partners. Speaking on Thursday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Tinubu said his government is engaging the international community to advance security, stability, and economic…
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What does America want from Nigeria? By Simbo Olorunfemi
Sometime in 2004, reports emerged of plans by the US Navy to deploy an aircraft carrier to the waters off Nigeria and neighbouring countries in the strategic Gulf of Guinea. It was deemed an “unusual exercise”, even as it came on the back of talks by senior US commanders in Europe, before then, of the need to focus more attention…
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Seeds of reform, fruits of renewal, by Olu Verheijen
Every farmer knows that harvest does not come the same day you plant. You must first till the land, sow the seeds, and wait for rain. That is what the administration has been doing in our nation over the past two years, sowing the seeds of reform so that the harvest of prosperity may reach every family, every farm, and…
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Nigeria raises concern over CAF’s appointment of South African match officials
By Tosin Omojola – The decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to appoint South African referees for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon on November 13 has sparked negative reactions from officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Some NFF officials have expressed dissatisfaction over the development ahead of the tie in Rabat. FIFA’s letter of November…
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Tribute to late Akin Shuga, the gentleman of music, by Olusola Obasola
The news of Akin Shuga’s death hit like a cruel refrain that refuses to fade. Even now, days after, I still find myself playing back his songs not just to hear his voice again, but to feel the warmth, humility, and quiet excellence that defined him. Akin Shuga, born Akin Tofowomo, was more than a musician. He was an embodiment…
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Made Kuti tops performers’ list for 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards
By Tosin Brown – Talented Afrobeat singer and multi-instrumentalist, Omorinmade Kuti, popularly known as Made Kuti, is billed to thrill as over 150 African film practitioners across the continent and the diaspora have confirmed their attendance for the 21st edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at…
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Supply chain finance in Africa – a shared prosperity – OpEd, by Ade Adefeko
IntroductionAfrica, recognized as the cradle land of man, and blessed with abundant economic, agricultural, and human resources holds 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and employs more than half of its workforce in the agricultural sector which is a driver of food security, trade and industrialization. Yet, this potential remains largely untapped, limiting the attainment of shared prosperity across…
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Nigeria takes regional lead on climate change, unveils new emission targets
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria has taken the lead in West Africa’s climate action efforts, becoming the first country in the region to submit its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The milestone comes as Vice President Kashim Shettima prepares to unveil Nigeria’s green transition roadmap at the 30th UN…
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Senate uncovers rampant use of harmful chemicals in food processing
The Nigerian Senate has uncovered widespread use of toxic chemicals in the processing and preservation of food items across the country, warning that such practices pose severe health risks to millions of citizens. Presenting a report on Wednesday, Ipalibo Banigo, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, said the discovery followed an investigation by the joint committees on health, agricultural…
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