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Kperogi’s Maryam Sanda and Tinubu’s crisis of clemency, by Olabisi Ayodele
My friend, Sanjo Balogun , called my attention to the view expressed by Prof. Farooq Kperogi in his article titled: “Maryam Sanda and the Tinubu’s Crisis of Clemency. Let me start by saying that Kperogi’s article is one of the many reactions to the recent Presidential pardon. Without mincing words, Kperogi correctly recognised the President’s pardon as LAWFUL and CONSTITUTIONALLY…
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Much ado about a presidential pardon, by Tunde Rahman
The past week showed how people can easily misconstrue well-intentioned actions of the government. After the presidential pardon and clemency were handed down to some Nigerians and a few foreigners, intense controversy had erupted. Indeed, some commentators and analysts have been so vocal against the clemency, particularly as it relates to drug trafficking and capital offence convicts. Following the consultation…
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Makinde moves to secure AfCFTA listing for Oyo State
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has restated his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare and economic prosperity of residents through global trade partnerships. Makinde disclosed on Saturday that he visited the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, to submit Oyo State’s post-launch engagement report — a key step in the process for…
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Adelabu clarifies misconceptions about his personality ahead of 2027 election
By Adejayan Gbenga – Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed claims that he is arrogant or inaccessible, describing such perceptions as unfounded. Adelabu made the clarification at the weekend while hosting members of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and On-Air Personalities (OAPs)…
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NPFL: Barau battle Kano Pillars in empty stadium
By Tosin Omojola – The Sani Abacha Stadium will play host to FC Barau and Kano Pillars in the first official NPFL derby between both sides. Unfortunately, the stands will be empty for this tie due to the closure of the arena to fans by the NPFL, following the crowd trouble that accompanied last weekend’s matchday seven encounter involving Pillars…
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Regina Daniels accuses Ned Nwoko of domestic violence months after separation rumors
By Tosin Brown – Barely seven months after Nigerian politician Ned Nwoko denied rumors of separation from his wife, actress Regina Daniels, the couple are back in the news. In March 2025, Ned denied any trouble in their marriage while announcing they were expecting their third child. However, recent revelations by Regina Daniels in a trending video suggest the marriage…
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Harry Kane scores 400th club goal as Bayern pip Dortmund
England captain Harry Kane scored his 400th club goal as his first-half header helped Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Kane was first to Joshua Kimmich’s 22nd-minute corner in Der Klassiker in Munich, nodding Bayern in front with his 21st goal in his 12th match for club and country this season. Bayern added a second in unusual fashion…
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Arsenal beat Fulham to reclaim top spot
Leandro Trossard’s second-half goal was enough for Arsenal to overcome a stubborn Fulham and move three points clear at the top of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta went into the match without captain Martin Ødegaard and named Emile Smith Rowe in his place as the manager looked to make the most of the attacking talent at his disposal. However, it…
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CAF Champions League: Remo Stars chase historic qualification
Remo Stars’ coach, Tiago Conde, says his team is fired up to make history as they prepare to battle Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round. The Nigerian side will host the first leg of the encounter at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday, hoping to take a major step toward reaching the group stage…
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Finidi rues missed chances as Rivers United fall to Black Bull in Mozambique
By Tosin Omojola – Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has rued his team’s missed chances after they fell 0-1 to Black Bull of Mozambique in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round tie on Saturday. A 50th-minute strike from Moctar Diallo made the difference, handing the Mozambican side a narrow lead heading into the decisive return leg…
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