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Ogunrinde leads PDP legal team at Ibadan North by-election tribunal
By Adejayan Gbenga – Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Tunji Ogunrinde, is leading a team of 13 lawyers defending the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Hon. Sunday Oyekunle Folajimi, before the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan over the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election held on August 16, 2025. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate had…
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Shock as Oyo FA Secretary Kehinde Ojelowo passes on
By Tosin Omojola – The football fraternity in Oyo State has been thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of the Oyo State Football Association Secretary, Mr. Kehinde Ojelowo. The late Ojelowo, who until his death was also the Director of Organisation at the Oyo State Sports Council, reportedly slumped and was rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.…
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Tinubu’s prickly presidential amnesties, by Yemi Adebowale
I have spent quality time reading the reaction of the family of late Bilyaminu Bello to the Presidential pardon granted his widow, Maryam Sanda, who is on death row for his murder. It was thought-provoking! Thrice, I read the press statement signed by the head of the family, Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed (Dangaladiman Gwandu). Maryam had on November 19, 2017…
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CBN to support fintech innovation under strict oversight, says Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the apex bank’s commitment to supporting innovation and growth in the financial technology (fintech) sector, while maintaining strong regulatory oversight to safeguard the integrity of the financial system. Cardoso gave the assurance during a strategic session with Nigerian fintech chief executives held on the sidelines of the…
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NOA issues new guidelines on rendition of national anthem
By Kunle Sanni – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued new guidelines on the proper rendition of Nigeria’s national anthem at public functions, directing that only the first stanza should be sung during official events. In a four-point directive released on Thursday, the agency clarified that the third stanza of the anthem should serve as the national prayer and…
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EFCC raids Port Harcourt firm, Metrodigital TV, arrests two for alleged content piracy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two officials of Metrodigital Television Limited, operators of SLTV, over alleged illegal rebroadcasting of DStv and GOtv content in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The operation was carried out on Thursday at No. 12 Order Street, Rumuola, Stadium Link Road, GRA Phase IV, following a preservation order issued by Justice Adamu Mohammed…
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Mercy must not mock justice: A call for moral clarity in presidential clemency, by Olabode Opeseitan
The President’s prerogative of mercy is a solemn constitutional power—not a casual gesture. Yet the recently announced list of 175 pardons has ignited public outrage, particularly over the inclusion of convicted drug traffickers and capital offenders. Nigerians are not unfeeling; they are simply asking: What message are we sending? It is reassuring that the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef…
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The Church: A heavenly reality on earth, by Olusegun Aigbogun
The Church, the spiritual body of Christ is the mirror image of humanity gathered in Him. It is a heavenly reality intended to manifest here on earth. What unites the Church is not culture, language, or background, but Christ alone. On earth, the Church is a tapestry of diversity: different tribes, tongues, cultures, and personalities. Though birthed in heaven, it…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: Deplorable state of Federal roads in South-West, by Chris Adetayo
If you are new to this country and just lap up what is written in the media, you will easily be misled. I often read stuff like “this Government is favoring the South West”. Well, I live in the SW and I don’t see the “favours” that folks refer to. Take the issue of roads. I’ve been around the country…
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Army chief visits Babanla, orders troops to end terrorism, banditry
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has directed troops of the Nigerian Army in Kwara State to intensify operations and swiftly end terrorism and banditry in Babanla and its surrounding communities. The Army Chief gave the directive during his operational visit to the 22 Armoured Brigade Step-Up Headquarters in Babanla on Thursday, where he assessed the…
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