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Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s righteous stand and slanted Christian Genocide narrative, by O’tega Ogra
“Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s remarks on Nigeria’s violence were calm and factual, yet they disrupted an entire industry of outrage. His insistence that the crisis is social, not religious, has revealed how global lobbying is reshaping Nigeria’s story for profit.” ⸻ Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s recent comments on Nigeria’s violence did not make headlines because they were loud. They made them because…
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NASS committee approves creation of new state for South-East at Lagos retreat
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in Nigeria’s South-East geo-political zone. The decision was reached on Saturday during a two-day retreat in Lagos, where the committee reviewed 55 proposals for state creation across the country. The session, chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau…
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Lagos’ N3.366trn budget records 80 percent performance
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has announced that the state’s 2025 N3.366 trillion budget recorded an impressive 80 percent cumulative performance. Speaking with journalists at the weekend, Omotoso said the figure reflects steady progress in revenue generation and capital project execution. “As of September, it was about 79 percent, but it’s…
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Shettima leads tributes at funeral of CBN deputy governor’s mother
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led an array of dignitaries to pay glowing tributes to the late Deaconess Eno Nnana Usoro, mother of the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ms. Emem Nnana Usoro, describing her as a woman whose life embodied faith, grace, and service to humanity. Speaking at the funeral…
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Flamingos cruise into Round of 16 with 4–0 thrashing of Samoa
Nigeria reached the Round of 16 at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco after a dominant performance earned them a 4-0 win over Samoa in Rabat. Queen Joseph hit a brace to take her tournament tally to three, while captain Shakirat Moshood scored from the penalty spot, and defender Azeezat Oduntan netted a sweet strike straight…
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FG building global partnerships to rebrand Nigeria’s image — Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to forging strategic global partnerships to counter negative narratives and project a positive image of Nigeria. Speaking in London on Saturday at the UK edition of the Renewed Hope Global Dialogue themed “Strengthening Global Partnerships for Economic Renewal and National Rebranding under the Renewed Hope…
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Youth leaders disagree over call to zone governorship ticket to Osun West
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Some youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have dismissed reports that all youth leaders in Osun West Senatorial District agreed that the party’s 2026 governorship ticket should be zoned to the district, alleging forgery and manipulation of signatures. The APC youth leaders in the district had earlier held a meeting…
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Cunha, Mbeumo shine as Manchester United beat Brighton to extend winning run
Matheus Cunha scored his first goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 4–2 at Old Trafford on Saturday, securing their third straight Premier League victory. The Brazilian forward, who joined United from Wolves in the summer for £62.5 million, opened the scoring midway through the first half with a powerful strike from outside the…
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Rivers Utd seal qualification for CAF Champions League group stage
Rivers United of Port Harcourt have secured qualification for the group stage of the CAF Champions League after a 3–1 victory over Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the second leg of their second-round tie on Saturday in Uyo. The Pride of Rivers overturned a first-leg deficit to triumph 3–2 on aggregate, marking their first-ever appearance in the group phase of Africa’s…
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ODSG clears salary arrears at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic as Aiyedatiwa promises reforms
The Ondo State Government has declared an end to the era of percentage salary payments in the state, assuring workers of full and prompt payment of salaries across all state-owned tertiary institutions. Speaking at the combined 12th–23rd convocation ceremony of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, on Saturday, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa announced that his administration had cleared 10 of the 13…
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