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Irregular migration exposes youths to abuse, death — Ondo immigration officer
By Boye Oyeyemi – Special Assistant to the Comptroller of Immigration Service, Ondo State Command, Alebiosu Goodwill Taiwo, has warned Nigerian youths against irregular migration. He disclosed that the practice is dangerous and often exposes travelers to abuse, exploitation, and even death. Alebiosu, a former spokesman of the command, spoke virtually on the social platform Yemiefash Family on the topic:…
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Alaafin receives Sheikh Balalau in Oyo, tasks religious leaders on tolerance
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged religious leaders to intensify efforts in promoting tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among Nigerians of diverse faiths. Oba Owoade made the call on Sunday while receiving the National Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Dr. Abdullahi Balalau, who…
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Tinubu celebrates Defence Minister Badaru on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on his birthday, September 29. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the former governor of Jigawa State, describing him as a consummate administrator. Tinubu commended Badaru’s…
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President Tinubu’s domestic shuttle: Why it matters, by Fredrick Nwabufo
President Bola Tinubu has been emphatic about the pivotality of Nigeria — to the full extent of its vast endowments, potential, rich cultural heritage, and complexities — in his policy thrust. He speaks Nigeria, lives Nigeria, and carries its core to every rostrum, every stage — whether domestic or foreign. In governance, the public interest, Nigeria’s interest, is often the…
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Fasoranti lauds Aiyedatiwa’s leadership as Ondo AG Ajulo pays courtesy visit
Elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for piloting the affairs of the state on the path of peace and stability. Fasoranti, who described the governor as “on the right track,” praised him for sustaining harmony across the state despite prevailing national challenges. The commendation came during a courtesy visit to the…
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PHOTO NEWS: UNGA – VP Shettima reassures Nigerians in USA of better engagement under Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians abroad that the Tinubu administration is committed to deepening engagement with the diaspora community to project Nigeria more prominently on the global stage. Speaking at a diaspora meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Shettima urged Nigerians to keep faith in…
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Mr. President, sack Nyesom Wike now, by Yemi Adebowale
The sleaze allegations against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are very clear; that as a public servant, he bought three buildings in the United States estimated at $6 million. This loquacious, impetuous, and entirely uncouth man has been a public servant for almost his entire life. He was a local government chairman; Chief of staff to…
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Lighting strikes again, by Sam Omatseye
Nuhu Ribadu, the slim, sometimes soft-spoken, tall and deceptively quiet former police officer has a rare second act in public office. The first was as the pioneer head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Even though he was not president, he was the most dreaded man in the country. He was not afraid to make enemies, but he…
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The fear of freedom in Northern Nigeria, by Mahfuz Mundadu
I recently received a video clip on a part of Northern Nigeria, most likely Zamfara, showing what appeared to be an exploration site for precious stones. Foreign personnel supervised the mining, their security guaranteed not by private guards but by government forces, paid for, of course, with public funds. And yet, the very communities on whose land these riches are…
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America in 2025: A killing field disguised as a democracy, by Kayode Adebiyi
Last night was another night of bloodbath in America. This time it was a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. A former U.S. Marine turned his military training on innocent worshippers, driving into the church, spraying bullets with an assault-style rifle, and setting fire to the building. Four lives gone, eight wounded, and a sacred space reduced to ashes. And…
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