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Tinubu’s unpardonable pardons: Folly or fraud? By Ugo Egbujo
In exercise of his prerogative powers of mercy, Tinubu pardoned a convicted murderer on death row. He also pardoned drug barons. He pardoned a kidnapper. That power was given to him on trust by the people. In a country ravaged by insecurity, every message from the leader should reflect a ruthless determination to stamp out crime and give the fear-wracked…
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Trump adviser denies claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria
Says Boko Haram has killed more Muslims By Kunle Sanni – Massad Boulos, Senior Adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, has refuted claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, insisting that the extremist group Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians. Boulos made the statement in an interview on Friday after meeting with…
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FG, Anambra partner to establish creative and cultural villages
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Anambra State Government to establish Renewed Hope Creative and Cultural Villages aimed at preserving historic sites and promoting economic growth through tourism and job creation. The initiative seeks to restore historic sites, palaces, and monuments while conserving their cultural…
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The weight of influence, by Folorunso Fatai Adisa
“We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” — Kurt Vonnegut I have long believed that older siblings, cousins, and family members carry a mysterious power over the younger ones: a quiet shaping, for better or for worse. Influence rarely announces itself. It arrives disguised in admiration, hidden in the…
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Of excellent Amupitan and cynics’ catechism, by Vincent Akanmode
In spite of the red flag raised by the touted 1,000 National Assembly lawyers and other groups and individuals in respect of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Jos, Prof. Joash Amupitan’s nomination as the new National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the screening exercise at the Senate chambers on Thursday went without a…
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Journalists, influencers urged to lead campaign against GBV in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Media practitioners and influencers in Osun State have been urged to take the lead in the campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by using their platforms to amplify advocacy, promote justice for survivors, and challenge harmful stereotypes that fuel abuse. The charge was made at a one-day capacity-building programme titled “Influencing the Influencers to End Gender-Based…
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Nigeria move up in new FIFA ranking
Nigeria have leaped four places to 41st in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings for October released on Thursday. The country’s rise follows the Super Eagles’ impressive performances in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers during the month under review. The Eagles secured a 2–1 away win against their Basotho counterparts last week before thrashing the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4–0…
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Oyo ex-Finance Commissioner Adekanmbi dumps APC
By Adejayan Gbenga – A former Oyo State Commissioner for Finance and Deputy Chief of Staff under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mr. Abimbola Adekanmbi, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adekanmbi, who also contested as a senatorial aspirant on the party’s platform in 2023, announced his exit in a resignation letter addressed to the APC Chairman…
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Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to sustainable water transportation in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Lagos waterways into vital corridors of economic opportunity and sustainable transportation. Speaking on Friday at the official launch of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) “Omi Eko Project,” Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as a historic step in reimagining the state’s transport and environmental landscape. “For centuries,…
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Billyamniu Suraj’s baseless attack on the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, by Kehinde Bamigbetan
Out of several hundred licences that were revoked for offences ranging from dormancy to defaults in payment of service fees, only one of the defaulters is raising hell. This foreigner held licences for several years without any operation and refused to pay a single kobo in service to the government. He is now sponsoring economic saboteurs and unpatriotic elements to…
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