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Nigeria, South Africa move to ease visa restrictions, deepen economic ties
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to resolve long-standing visa restrictions affecting citizens of both countries, with plans underway to introduce simplified visa processes for business travellers. The agreement emerged during a high-level political consultation held in Abuja on Tuesday, attended by senior officials from both nations, The Guardian (Nigeria) reports. According to the report, the…
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Aviation Minister orders priority boarding for Nigerian military personnel
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed all domestic airlines to prioritise serving military personnel during boarding, ahead of first and business class passengers. Keyamo made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja during a stakeholder meeting on preparations for Nigeria’s aviation centenary celebration and the inaugural Nigerian International Air Show, scheduled to hold from December 2…
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Trump repeats claim India will cut Russian oil imports
US President Donald Trump has reiterated that India has agreed to reduce its purchase of Russian crude. Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him during a phone call on Tuesday that Delhi “was not going to buy much oil from Russia” as he too “wants to see the war end with Russia-Ukraine”. Modi acknowledged Trump’s call and…
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IMPI forecasts inflation rate to drop to 14% by year-end
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has projected that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate will decline further to 14 percent by December 2025, following the recent moderation to 18.02 percent. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy think tank said the projection reflects continued economic stability and the impact of government measures aimed at curbing…
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Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa mausoleum: a journey through light and memory, by ‘Dayo Adedayo
In the heart of Bauchi town stands his resting place, the Tafawa Balewa Tomb, built during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo and commissioned in 1978. Declared a national monument, it is more than a burial site; it is a silent museum of Nigeria’s history, a sacred corridor where symbolism meets reflection. At the entrance, you are greeted not…
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Women’s U-17 World Cup: Flamingos battle France in must-win game
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, face a tough test today (Wednesday) as they take on France in a Group D fixture at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Following a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Canada in their opening match, the Flamingos are under pressure to secure a positive result against one of Europe’s strongest youth…
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FG orders fresh scrutiny of presidential pardon list
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive review of the recently proposed presidential pardon list following directives from the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). According to The Punch, the review will be carried out jointly by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),…
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‘Flawed probe’ — MFM kicks against UK regulator report alleging financial mismanagement
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) Ministries International has rejected findings by the United Kingdom’s Charity Commission that accused the church of “serious financial mismanagement”. In a report published Monday, the commission said it opened an inquiry after financial concerns were identified. According to the regulator, the inquiry found that trustees in the MFM charity wing could not demonstrate…
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Ladoja and the return of the beads, by Oyeyinka Fabowale
Traditional beads (Ileke) may be making a bold come-back to the fashion scene.And they are springing off right from Ibadan, Yoruba socio-politico-cultural capital in Oyo State. Thanks to the recent ascendancy of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Since the emergence and enthronement of the former Senator and governor of Oyo State that prides itself as…
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A trip to Kunle Afolayan’s KAP film village, by Azuh Arinze
Renowned filmmaker and intermittent actor, Kunle Afolayan is ambitious. Not just ambitious, but very, very ambitious. The son of the legendary filmmaker, Adeyemi Afolayan, fondly known as Ade Love, is also brave, bold, and remarkably visionary. To understand this, one needs to just visit the KAP Film Village and Resort in Igbojaiye, Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State. Spread…
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