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NEWS ANALYSIS: PDP as humpty dumpty, by Chris Adetayo
It’s hard not to feel sorry for the PDP. Once Africa’s “largest party”, it has spent the last decade waddling in a cesspool of its own making. Pride goes before a fall. The PDP journey encapsulates this childhood adage. It thought itself too big, too powerful, too entrenched in office. It saw no chance of ever being brought down. Down…
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Hon. Akeem supports educational, sports initiatives in honour of late father, Alaafin Adeyemi
By Adejayan Gbenga – Member of the House of Representatives representing Afijio, Atiba, Oyo East, and Oyo West Federal Constituency, Honourable Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, has paid tribute to his late father, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the former Alaafin of Oyo, on his 87th posthumous birthday. In a heartfelt message, Hon. Adeyemi described the late monarch as a revered…
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FG, GenCos seal framework for ₦4trn power sector debt reduction plan
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized the implementation framework for the ₦4 trillion Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan, a major initiative aimed at restoring financial stability and investor confidence in the nation’s electricity market. The plan, approved by President Bola Tinubu and endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in August 2025, authorizes the…
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NFF suspends three referees over poor officiating in NPFL
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended three referees indefinitely for offences related to improper handling of matches in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The sanctions were announced following matchday eight, during which the referees officiated two separate games. Mohammed B. Tuta of Adamawa and Ben Japhet of Benue, who served as Referee and Assistant Referee 1 respectively in…
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RMAFC vows new equitable revenue allocation formula to reflect Nigeria’s realities
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to producing a new, equitable, and data-driven Revenue Allocation Formula that reflects Nigeria’s current economic and constitutional realities. Speaking on Tuesday at a panel discussion titled “Recalibrating Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula” in Abuja, Dr. Shehu noted that the existing formula,…
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Mike Adenuga is not in competition with anyone, by Olabode Opeseitan
In the high-octane world of billionaire rankings and corporate chest-thumping, one man continues to defy the script. He does not chase headlines. He does not court applause. He simply moves—quietly, decisively, and with a generosity that rewrites destinies. Mike Adenuga is not in competition with anyone. Because he’s not playing the same game. Per Second Billing, Per Second Impact: Just…
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Ekong hails Super Eagles’ spirit, expresses confidence ahead of playoffs
Super Eagles skipper William Troost-Ekong has expressed joy over Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on the final day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a result that secured the team’s spot in the African playoffs. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Troost-Ekong described the triumph as a result of belief and resilience, acknowledging the challenges the team…
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Oyo govt issues 2-week ultimatum to roadside traders
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has issued a two-week ultimatum to traders operating along Airport Road, Old Ife Road, and Onipepeye areas of Ibadan, directing them to relocate to approved markets. According to the government, the directive, which expires on Monday, October 27, 2025, aims to curb environmental hazards, promote safety, and preserve the state’s tourism appeal.…
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African playoff awaits Super Eagles after group stage success
By Tosin Omojola – While Nigerians can breathe a sigh of relief that the hope of a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still alive, a long and challenging journey still lies ahead for the Super Eagles. Eric Sekou Chelles and his lads lived up to expectations, walloping Benin Republic 4-0 to secure a place in the African…
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Tens of thousands rally in Brussels to protest austerity plans
A general strike against proposed austerity measures in Belgium has grounded flights and halted public transport networks. Approximately 80,000 people took to the streets in Brussels’s city centre on Tuesday, police said, denouncing potential cuts to social welfare programmes. Some of the protests devolved into scuffles, as police used tear gas and protesters set off flares and smoke bombs, according…
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