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Tinubu should respond aptly to World Bank’s poverty report, by Yemi Adebowale
The latest World Bank “country assessment” of Nigeria, whose report was released early last October, is though-provoking. I have read it thrice. Honestly, it was a damning report on President Bola Tinubu’s much-celebrated economic reforms. It was a classy World Bank speaking truth to power. The report clearly painted a picture of a government whose economic reforms are having very…
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Africa’s rising debt to China undermines future cooperation, says Tunde Rahman
By Kunle Sanni – Tunde Rahman, Senior Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Special Duties, has said that the huge debt Africa owes China poses a major challenge to sustainable development and the future of China-Africa cooperation. Speaking at the Nigeria Session on China’s Newest Development Plan and the Future of China-Africa Cooperation held on Friday at the…
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Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji storms into final at Indonesia Para Badminton International 2025
Nigeria’s para badminton ace, Mariam Eniola Bolaji, has booked her place in the final of the ongoing POLYTRON Indonesia Para Badminton International 2025 after a commanding straight-sets victory over India’s Mandeep Kaur in the women’s SL3 semi-final. Bolaji produced a brilliant all-round performance to defeat her Indian opponent 21–12, 21–18, sealing a 2–0 win that showcased her tactical maturity and…
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Tanzania’s Hassan declared landslide winner in election marred by violence
Tanzania’s electoral commission declared on Saturday that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had won, with nearly 98% of the votes, an election that set off violent protests across the country this week. The result hands Hassan, who took power in 2021 after the death in office of her predecessor, a five-year term to govern the East African country of 68 million…
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Ajulo commends Aiyedatiwa for visionary leadership at South-West Engagement Summit 2025
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), has commended Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for providing the visionary leadership that led to the successful hosting of the South-West Engagement Summit 2025. The summit, held on October 28 and 29 at The Dome, Akure, brought together leaders and stakeholders from across the region to discuss…
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Galatasaray places €150m price tag on Victor Osimhen
Turkish giants Galatasaray have reportedly placed a staggering €150 million price tag on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen amid interest from Spanish LaLiga giants Barcelona and other top European clubs. Barcelona are reportedly eyeing Osimhen as a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires in 2026. Osimhen, now permanently at Galatasaray after a loan spell from Napoli, has impressed…
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Peju Ogunmola set to return to film set after son’s death
By Tosin Brown – Veteran Nigerian actress Peju Ogunmola is set to return to the film set again. This comes a few months after the passing of her son with Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Luwe. In a recent video shared online, she said, “Today I rise again. It is time for me to return to the screen where…
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NPFL: Kwara Utd host Remo Stars in clash of champions
By Tosin Omojola – The Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl of the George Innih Stadium will be agog as Remo Stars, the league title holders, confront hosts Kwara United, the Federation Cup champions, as Matchday Eleven of the NPFL takes centre stage this weekend. This will be Remo Stars’ first game after their ouster from the CAF Champions League, and they will…
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FG rejects Trump’s redesignation of country as ‘Of Particular Concern’
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has dismissed the recent redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) by former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the allegations behind the move as inaccurate and unreflective of the nation’s realities. Trump, in a post on Friday, claimed that Christianity was facing an existential threat in Nigeria, alleging widespread killings…
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Oyo, FG partner on Moniya Inland Dry Port as state donates 90 hectares
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has donated 90 hectares of land along the Ibadan–Oyo Road in Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area, to the federal government to facilitate the construction of the proposed Moniya Inland Dry Port. Governor Seyi Makinde, represented by his Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal, made the presentation during a handover ceremony at the State…
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