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PDP reaffirms strength in Oyo as Makinde rallies support ahead of 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State on Monday held its state congress in Ibadan, with Governor Seyi Makinde declaring that the party is positioned to retain power in the state beyond 2027 and reclaim the presidency in the next general elections. The congress, which took place at the Basketball Arena of the Lekan Salami…
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Trump promises steep tariffs for foreign movies and imported furniture
The US president pledged a 100 percent tariff for films made outside the country. United States President Donald Trump has said he wants to levy a 100 percent import tax on movies made outside the country, saying the movie business “has been stolen” from Hollywood and the US. Posting on his Truth Social platform on Monday, the US president said…
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Jonathan free to contest 2027, but Nigerians will remember his dismal performance
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 presidential election but insisted that Nigerians will not forget his performance in office between 2010 and 2015. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, stated this in a press release on Monday, while reacting to reports that…
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ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu killed in Abuja robbery
By Kunle Sanni – ARISE News Channel has announced the death of its anchor, reporter, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja on Monday. Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, was 29 years old. The station described her as a vibrant voice who connected deeply with…
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Genocide against christians in Nigeria: the danger of generalizing isolated incidents, by Olabode Opeseitan
Perception may shape reality, but when perception is hijacked by synthetic distortion and emotional exaggeration, truth suffers. Some global voices now claim there’s a genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Genocide? In a country where: The First Lady is Christian The Chief of Defense Staff and Inspector General of Police are Christians The Senate President is Christian 18 of 36 Governors…
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ADC gives Atiku Abubakar ultimatum to register as member in Adamawa
By Kunle Sanni – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has issued a deadline to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging him to formally register as a member of the party before the end of the year. In an interview with Punch, Shehu Yohanna, the state chairman of the ADC, said only duly registered members would be recognized…
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Ooni walked the path, by Dare Babarinsa
On Saturday, September 27, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, walked the ancient path from his palace to Oke Mogun, to lead the annual ritual pilgrimage in commemoration of the appearance of man on earth at the dawn of time.According to mythology, all the 401 deities of the Yoruba patheon descended from heaven.…
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Democratizing education – Airtel’s Oremeji example, by Emeka Oparah
Fourteen years ago, as Head of Corporate Communications & CSR at Airtel Nigeria, my team and I visited the famous Tolu Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos – a cluster of over 20 public schools serving thousands of children in one of Nigeria’s most underserved communities. What we saw that day changed us forever.Children between 6 and 12 sat on the bare…
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APC will triumph in 2026 Osun poll, Oyetola declares at 71st birthday celebration
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge victorious in the 2026 Osun governorship election. Speaking at his 71st birthday celebration and prayer programme held at his country home in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of the state, Oyetola thanked God for the unity…
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Northern Nigeria accounts for bulk of N330bn social support, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that 78 percent of the beneficiaries of the federal government’s N330 billion social protection programme are from northern Nigeria. Tinubu, represented by Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, made this known on Monday at the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit (NNIIS) 2025 in Abuja. According to him, the funds—distributed…
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