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Man arrested for setting lover ablaze in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – A man identified as Lawal Faruq has been arrested for allegedly setting a woman, Omolola Hassan, on fire at the Mami Market inside Odogbo Barracks in Ibadan. Eyewitnesses said the tragic incident occurred after a heated confrontation between the two, reportedly following the breakdown of their romantic relationship. Faruq, allegedly enraged by the breakup, was said…
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A problem like Stanley Nwabali, by Charles Udoh
There is a problem quietly unfolding before our eyes — one that goes beyond football, beyond tactics, beyond the Super Eagles. It is the story of a young man with enormous talent standing dangerously close to the edge of self-sabotage. His name is Stanley Nwabali. When Nwabali first appeared on the national scene, he felt like an answered prayer. Nigeria…
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Influx of FDI into Nigeria: Tinubu’s crushing blow to demarketers, by Olabode Opeseitan
In a world where perception often trumps reality, Nigeria—under President Bola Tinubu—is rewriting the rules of investment diplomacy. The country is no longer pleading for capital—it is curating it. The influx of funds across oil, gas, mining, textiles, and infrastructure is not just a win for Nigeria’s economy; it is a crushing defeat for those who have spent years demarketing…
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U.S. mayor labels violence in Nigeria as ‘genocide,’ urges international response
Former American mayor and founder of Africa Arise International, Mike Arnold, has described the ongoing violence and displacement in northern and central Nigeria as a “calculated, long-running genocide” against Christian communities. Arnold made the statement during a formal presentation at the Abuja Hilton on Tuesday, where he released his investigative findings gathered over six years of fieldwork across Nigeria. The…
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EFCC secures conviction of three for currency counterfeiting in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of three persons for currency counterfeiting before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin. The convicts — Olaitan Dina, a 46-year-old aluminium fabricator; Opeyemi Jeremiah, a bakery worker; and Adebayo Mayowa Abiola from Ekiti State — were arrested by operatives of…
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Alake calls for closure of schools charging fees in foreign currencies
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called for the closure of schools in Nigeria that charge tuition fees in foreign currencies, describing the practice as a major loophole undermining the nation’s economy. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alake made the statement on Wednesday during the Nigeria…
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Oluremi Tinubu seeks stronger partnerships to support Nigerian families
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for stronger and more positive collaborations to improve the lives of families across the country. Speaking at the 12th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Committee Meeting held in Banjul, Gambia, Mrs. Tinubu said cooperation among nations and institutions is vital to strengthening health systems and expanding access to education across…
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Jonathan faults successors for neglecting Bayelsa development projects
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised successive Bayelsa State administrations for abandoning key projects he initiated during his tenure as governor, describing the trend as wasteful and detrimental to the state’s development. Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Jonathan said several hospitality and tourism projects he began before becoming Vice President in…
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Syria’s interim president visits Putin in Moscow for first meeting since fall of Assad regime
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, travelled to Moscow for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, the first face-to-face contact the pair have had. The meeting was especially notable considering Putin’s long-standing backing of Al-Sharaa’s predecessor, Bashar al-Assad, whose dictatorial regime was ousted by rebel forces in December. After the toppling of the Assad dynasty, the former Syrian…
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Madagascar coup leader says he will be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country
Madagascar’s new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said on Wednesday he would soon be sworn in as the country’s president as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Rajoelina, who was impeached by lawmakers after fleeing abroad during the weekend, has condemned the takeover and refused to step down despite Gen Z demonstrations…
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