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Court ruling won’t disrupt our activities — Osun PDP assures members
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured its members and supporters that the recent court pronouncement concerning the party’s forthcoming national convention will not affect its activities or political processes. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the State Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, the party emphasized that the…
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Arsenal extend Premier League table lead with 2-0 win at Burnley
Premier League leaders Arsenal continued their impressive start to the season with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Burnley, making it nine consecutive wins in all competitions. Goals from Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice sealed the result — their fifth straight league win — as Mikel Arteta’s side moved seven points clear at the top, although they have played a game…
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Western Post correspondent emerges new secretary of Kwara NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State correspondent for Western Post newspaper, Mosunmola Ayobami, has been elected as the new secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council. Ayobami secured 27 votes to defeat Olufemi Akobi of African Independent Television (AIT), who garnered four votes. The Tribune newspaper correspondent in the state,…
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Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom, dismisses claims of intolerance
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting religious freedom and upholding constitutional guarantees of liberty for all Nigerians, dismissing recent claims portraying the country as intolerant. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a post on Friday, claimed that Christianity was facing an existential threat in Nigeria, alleging widespread killings of Christians by “radical…
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My heart beats better in Lagos, says Ciara
By Tosin Brown – American entertainer and Grammy Award winner, Ciara Princess Wilson, has said her heart beats better whenever she visits Lagos. She made this known when she joined Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Nigerian Exchange to ring the closing gong, marking the official commencement of Lagos Fashion Week 2025. Ciara, who arrived in Lagos for a…
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Super Eagles will seize World Cup playoff chance – Eguavoen
Head of the Technical Department of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Austin Eguavoen, has vowed that the Super Eagles will make the most of their second chance in the World Cup playoffs. Despite a less-than-convincing qualifying campaign, Nigeria managed to secure a playoff spot alongside Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo. Speaking on a television programme on OGTV, the former Super…
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GBV: Come, let’s fight it together, by Ismail Omipidan
I was in Osogbo recently, to lend my voice to the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). It was a capacity-building programme, organised by a nonprofit organisation, Milestone Agenda for Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (MAFYEDI) and supported by the Nigerian Youth Futures Fund (NYFF). I was one of the speakers on the occasion. My presentation was tailored towards how journalists,…
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Genocide claim and Trump’s biased position: Open letter to Peter Obi, by Ismail Omipidan
Your Excellency, sir, I pray this meets you well. I have elected to address this letter to Your Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), for three key reasons. First, you remain the only presidential candidate in that election who openly and discreetly canvassed for votes along religious lines. Your messages, clearly tailored in…
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NBF appoints Commonwealth medalist Olalenyin as Technical Director
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has appointed Adura Olalenyin as its Technical Director. Olalenyin is a Commonwealth Games silver medalist with ample experience across the boxing landscape. As a coach, he led the Nigerian team to historic success at the 2024 African Games, where his expertise contributed significantly to the nation’s triumph in the sport. He also served as head…
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A reading of Trump’s statement on Nigeria, by Gimba Kakanda
Perhaps comprehension has become a casualty in this debate, but I find it difficult to understand how anyone can claim that U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statement on faith-based violence in Nigeria aligns with the sectarian agenda advanced by certain groups. Two points stand out clearly in his comments. First, he deliberately avoided describing the situation in Nigeria as “genocide,”…
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