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Nigeria at 65: APC hails citizens, says economy on path of recovery
By Kunle Sanni – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, describing it as the dawn of “great and infinite possibilities.” In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party praised the sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers and the resilience of citizens, noting that the nation has weathered…
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Wole Soyinka explains acceptance of National Theatre renaming
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has explained why he accepted the renaming of the National Arts Theatre, Lagos, in his honour, despite his long-standing reservations about public monuments being appropriated. Speaking on Wednesday at the reopening of the newly remodelled complex, now named the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Soyinka admitted he initially resisted the honour but…
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Resident doctors suspend 2-month strike at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital
By Adejayan Gbenga – The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital branch, Ogbomoso, has suspended its two-month indefinite strike following the intervention of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The suspension was announced in a letter dated October 1, 2025, and addressed to the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Olakulehin Olawale.…
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2026 WCQ: FIFA names Egyptian referee Omar for Nigeria, Benin Republic match
By Tosin Omojola – Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar will direct proceedings when Nigeria’s Super Eagles face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. World football governing body, FIFA, confirmed the appointment of Omar for the all-important Group C showdown, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday, October 14. It will be an…
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Tinubu commissions renovated National Theatre, urges Nigerians to believe in country’s future
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his confidence in Nigeria’s future, declaring that the country is destined for greatness. Speaking at the commissioning of the newly renovated National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos—now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts—the President called on citizens to put the nation first and celebrate its…
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U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles battle Saudi Arabia in must-win match
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be aiming for victory against Saudi Arabia on Matchday 2 of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in Chile. After suffering a narrow defeat to Norway in their opening group game on Monday, the Nigerians are condemned to secure maximum points if they hope to remain in contention in the championship. The Eagles will be…
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President Tinubu breaks tradition, mentions sports in Independence Day speech
For the first time in years, sports featured prominently in a Nigerian Independence Day presidential address as President Bola Tinubu, in his 65th Independence Anniversary broadcast, acknowledged the role of sports in national development and pledged renewed government support for young athletes. In his nationwide broadcast, President Tinubu described Nigerian youths as the “future and greatest assets” of the country,…
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UCL: PSG, Arsenal, Dortmund, Newcastle secure victories
By Tosin Omojola – Matchday Two of the UEFA Champions League continued on Wednesday night with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United grabbing maximum points. At the Nou Camp, Gonçalo Ramos scored an injury-time winner as PSG came from a goal down to defeat Barcelona in a clash of two of the competition’s favourites. Barcelona opened the…
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Shortage of men makes polygamy necessary — Bimbo Akintola
By Tosin Brown – Ace Nigerian actress Bimbo Akintola has declared her support for polygamy, urging society to embrace the practice as part of African tradition. In a recent interview on the Talk To B podcast, the 55-year-old actress argued that polygamy was common in Yoruba households of older generations, where men often had multiple wives. Akintola claimed there is…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu commissions reopened National Arts Theatre, renamed Wole Soyinka Centre
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led top dignitaries to the commissioning and rededication of the 4,000-capacity Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts (formerly the National Arts Theatre) in Iganmu, Lagos. The event marked the official reopening of the iconic monument after its renovation.
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