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Police debunk kidnap, murder of female officer in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that a female police officer serving in the state was kidnapped and murdered, describing the claims as entirely false and distressing to the public. This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, over the…
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Super Eagles land in Uyo, set to train on Sunday evening
Nigeria’s delegation to Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho in the South African city of Polokwane safely returned to the country on Sunday morning, landing at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 a.m. A cracked cockpit windscreen forced the chartered ValueJet aircraft conveying the team from Polokwane to return to the Luanda Airport, 25…
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BBNaija’s Faith Adewale reveals he took ₦5m loan to enter reality show
By Tosin Brown – Disqualified Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Faith Adewale, has revealed that he took a loan of ₦5 million to secure his place in the 10th edition of the reality TV show. Speaking publicly for the first time since his exit from the show in October, Faith said he is now ready to take on the…
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Tinubu celebrates Abike Dabiri-Erewa on birthday, hails her dedication to national development
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her birthday, applauding her outstanding contributions to national growth and public service. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Dabiri-Erewa’s pivotal role…
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Nigeria’s support for end to Israel-Palestine conflict fueling ‘Christian genocide’ narrative — Presidency
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has dismissed allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing them as fabricated narratives by some Western actors in reaction to Nigeria’s principled support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Speaking during an interview on France24 TV in Paris, Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, said the misleading…
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Otakikpo crude oil export terminal: A witness to history, by Temitope Ajayi
This past week, Wednesday to be precise, in Andoni, Rivers State, I was a witness to history at the grand inauguration of Green Energy’s $400 million Otakikpo Crude Oil Terminal. President Bola Tinubu was represented at the event by Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri. The Otakikpo Terminal is significant in many ways. One, it is the…
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AMAA 2025: Burkina Faso’s Katanga leads nominees list
By Tosin Brown – Burkina Faso’s film Katanga has topped the list of nominees at the AMAA 2025 nomination announcement. The event was held in Lagos on Saturday evening at the BON Hotel Residence. Burkina Faso’s Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions dominated with 10 nominations, while Nigeria’s Lisabi earned seven nominations. The nominations were announced by African actors of Nigerian…
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Speaker Abbas hails former Vice President Sambo on turbaning as Sardaunan Zazzau
By Kunle Sanni – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has congratulated former Vice President, Alhaji Namadi Sambo, on his turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau, describing the honour as both prestigious and well deserved. The ceremony, which took place on Saturday at the Emir’s Palace in Zaria, was performed by His Royal Highness, the…
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Governors’ backing vital for constitution review success — Deputy Speaker Kalu
— as Enugu Governor Mbah commends lawmakers’ efforts By Kunle Sanni – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has underscored the critical role of governors and state legislatures in ensuring the success of Nigeria’s ongoing constitution review process. Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the remarks during…
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Senator Ladoja: The uncommon Olubadan, by Tunde Rahman
The emergence of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, at the ancient Mapo Hall in the heart of Ibadan, is uncannily symbolic in many respects. The symbolism lies not just in the rare recurrence of the number 44 in his life’s journey—as seen in his year of birth and his position in…
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