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Visa setback disrupts Remo Stars’ preparations for Sundowns tie
Remo Stars’ preparations for their crucial CAF Champions League clash against Mamelodi Sundowns have been thrown into disarray following delays by the South African embassy in processing their travel visas. Out of the 43 visa applications submitted by the Nigerian club, only 26 passports were returned on Wednesday, and shockingly, just 12 of them belong to players. The Sky Blue…
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Protect electoral integrity, strengthen institutional capacity — Tinubu tells INEC chairman
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process and ensure that elections remain free, fair, and credible. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the State House Council Chamber in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasised the…
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Wike hails Tinubu’s courage on fuel subsidy removal, highlights fiscal gains
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a courageous and transformative decision to remove the fuel subsidy. Speaking at the 2025 Innovate Africa Conference in Abuja on Thursday, Wike said the move, though initially met with public resistance, has begun to yield positive fiscal…
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Tinubu nominates Ikechukwu Ugwuegede as South-East representative on NCC board
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ikechukwu Ugwuegede as the South-East representative on the board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Ugwuegede, a former Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) from 2011 to 2015, also contested the Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives…
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JUST IN: Tinubu swears in Prof. Joash Amupitan as new INEC chairman
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday formally swore in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), which was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and other council…
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President Tinubu welcomes two defecting senators to APC
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday formally received two senators who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further consolidating the ruling party’s influence in the National Assembly. The lawmakers — Senator Kaila Samaila Dahuwa of Bauchi North and Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North — were presented to the President at the State…
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U-20 World Cup: Morocco beat France to set up final clash with Argentina
Morocco have advanced to their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup final after a dramatic 5–4 penalty shootout win over France, following a tense 1–1 draw in Wednesday’s semifinal clash in Valparaíso, Chile. Once again, the North Africans displayed tactical discipline and mental fortitude — hallmarks of their incredible run in this tournament. Just as they did in the quarterfinal victory…
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Oyo government denies viral entertainment tax claim
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has dismissed as false a viral post alleging plans to tax social events such as burials, weddings, and naming ceremonies. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the post was a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the image of Governor Seyi Makinde. Oyelade clarified that…
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Critical appraisal of Mike Arnold’s findings on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, by Adam Abba-Aji
First and foremost, I wish to sincerely commend Mr. Mike Arnold for his courage and commitment in undertaking a fact-finding mission to Nigeria along with Reno Omokri and Jeff Gibbs to examine the long-standing and contentious issue of violence against Christians in Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt. His willingness to personally visit affected areas, engage with survivors, and produce…
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Oyo APC slams Makinde over introduction of entertainment taxes
By Adejayan Gbenga – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has faulted the state government’s reported introduction of new taxes on sponsors and organisers of social events, describing the move as anti-people and ill-timed. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the party urged Governor Seyi Makinde to immediately reverse what it called…
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