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Crafting our food future: a partnership for Nigerian food sovereignty, by Ade Adefeko
As the world marked World Food Day on October 16, 2025, under the theme “hand in hand for better foods and a better future,” the industry acknowledged the necessity for a fundamental shift in the national agricultural strategy. The consensus among major stakeholders is that the country must move beyond the defensive goal of “food security” and commit to achieving…
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Olaopa hails late Akin Mabogunje as mentor, national icon
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has paid glowing tribute to the late renowned geographer, Prof. Akin Mabogunje, describing him as a mentor, intellectual hero, and patriot whose influence shaped generations of scholars and policymakers. Olaopa made the remarks during the 2nd Public Lecture and launch of the PALM Foundation held in honour of…
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Trump says ‘tremendous bad blood’ between Zelenskyy, Putin delaying peace deal despite Middle East momentum
President Donald Trump said Friday that “tremendous bad blood” between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin is delaying a peace deal in Ukraine despite the administration’s recent victory with calming tensions in Gaza. “They have tremendous bad blood. It really is what is holding up, I think, a settlement. I think we are going to get it…
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‘Family is my compass, community my mirror’ — Burna Boy
By Tosin Brown – Grammy Award winner and Nigerian music star, Burna Boy, has revealed that his family remains his compass, while his community is the mirror through which he sees himself. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the Grammy-winning superstar opened up about the role his background plays in his real world. “Family is my compass, community is…
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Tiwa Savage considers becoming second wife amid dating challenges
By Tosin Brown – Popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has expressed her openness to the possibility of becoming a second wife. In a recent interview, Savage spoke about her experiences in the dating world, revealing the challenges of finding a suitable partner and why she might consider being a second wife. The 45-year-old Kele Kele Love crooner disclosed that most…
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Nigeria’s N152 trillion debt: A sinking ship or a rising phoenix? By Olabode Opeseitan
It’s the kind of headline that sparks panic: Nigeria’s public debt hits ₦152.39 trillion. The highest ever recorded. The kind of figure that makes global lenders tighten their terms, and citizens tighten their belts. But here’s the twist—Nigeria isn’t sinking. It’s surging. Under President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , the country has launched a high-stakes economic overhaul that feels more…
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After Kenyans online troll, Obama pays moving tribute to Raila Odinga
By Kunle Sanni – Former U.S. President Barack Obama has paid a heartfelt tribute to Kenya’s opposition leader, Raila Odinga, describing him as a “true champion of democracy” who dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom and good governance. Obama’s statement came just hours after a wave of online trolling from Kenyan social media users who had questioned his…
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Troops rescue 21 kidnapped victims, including four Chinese nationals, in Kwara, Kogi
Troops of the 2 Division, Nigerian Army, have rescued 21 kidnapped victims, including four Chinese nationals, during coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi states. A statement signed on Saturday by Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, said the rescue followed intensified offensives by troops under Operation FANSAN YAMA on 17 October 2025. According to the statement,…
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FG, states, LGs share N2.1trn as FAAC reports surge in VAT revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N2.1 trillion to the federal, state, and local governments as allocation for September 2025. According to a communiqué issued after its October meeting chaired by Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, Accountant-General of the Federation, the total distributable revenue was drawn from a gross revenue of N3.05 trillion. A statement by Mohammed Manga,…
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Lagos APC tackles Dele Momodu over comments on Tinubu, opposition strategy
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized journalist and politician, Mr. Dele Momodu, over his recent comments on the political strength of President Bola Tinubu and the state of the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed on Saturday by the party’s spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the APC described Momodu as…
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