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Oyo govt records 2,215 land grabbing petitions in two years
The Oyo State Government says it has received 2,215 petitions related to the forceful takeover of landed properties in the state since 2023. Chairman of the Oyo State Real Property Protection Law Agency, Hon. Justice Olajumoke Aiki (rtd), disclosed this in Ibadan on Friday, noting that 860 petitions have been successfully resolved, while 143 cases have been arraigned in court…
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China 15th 5-year-plan and future of China-Africa cooperation, by Tunde Rahman
PROTOCOLS Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am immensely honoured to be here to attend this important Nigeria Session on China’s newest development plan and the future of China-Africa cooperation, under the theme – “Jointly Drawing the Blueprint, Sharing the Development.” I thank the China Media Group and the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos for extending…
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The Tinubu and Wike bromannce, by Ugo Egbujo
Before Wike started remaking Rivers State in his own image, he used to rail against Lagos’s godfatherism. He thought it was feudalism. But those days are over. Now that he considers the Rivers government his political furniture, the private ownership of Lagos politics must be the manual to control his own stooges. Some say his hypocrisy is likable because it’s…
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Sanwo-Olu rings NGX closing gong to honour Lagos Fashion Week at 15
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday rang the closing gong at the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) in Lagos to mark the 15th anniversary of the Lagos Fashion Week. Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting and advancing Nigeria’s creative industry. He commended the organisers of Lagos Fashion Week for sustaining the platform for…
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Turkish Football Federation suspends 149 referees over betting accusations
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Friday suspended 149 referees accused of betting on football matches. In a statement, the TFF said its disciplinary committee had imposed suspensions ranging from eight to 12 months, adding that investigations are still ongoing into three other referees. An internal investigation by the federation into 571 referees across Turkish professional leagues revealed that 371…
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Senate to probe allegations of drug use among pilots, airfare hikes, delays
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, has disclosed that the Senate will conduct a public hearing next week to investigate several issues affecting Nigeria’s aviation sector, including allegations of drug use among pilots, incessant flight delays, and rising airfares. Abdulfatai, who represents Oyo North Senatorial District, made this known on Friday during a media session in Lagos.…
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Theories vs distance: Why coups are difficult in Nigeria, by Oluwadare Ayeni
This perspective comes from a scholar of political science and public administration, not from a professional military officer. It is an analysis of why coups in Nigeria have become increasingly difficult, and it invites validation or critique from serving or retired military officers. Africa’s post-independence history is marked by frequent military interventions. From Cairo to Conakry, from Lagos to Lilongwe,…
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APC governorship aspirant pledges to industrialise Osun if elected
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Senator Babajide Omoworare, has vowed to transform the state from a bureaucratic, civil service-driven economy into a vibrant, industrialised one if elected governor in 2026. Speaking during the Newspoint programme organised by the Osun NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo on…
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EU leaders commend Nigeria’s economic reforms, advocate deeper cooperation
The European Union has commended Nigeria’s economic reforms and reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development. The statement followed a courtesy visit on Wednesday by a delegation of the European Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Mr. David McAllister, alongside the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, to the Ministry…
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Presidency defends fuel import duty amid criticism, highlights benefits for local industry
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has justified the recently approved 15 per cent import duty on refined petroleum products, describing it as a strategic step toward transforming Nigeria’s energy sector. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, in a statement on Friday, said President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the new import levy was “a bold and visionary decision aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s…
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