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Kwankwaso: The president who missed his moment, by Ahmad Mahadi
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remains one of the most recognizable figures in Nigerian politics. With his iconic red cap and massive grassroots following in Kano, he has built a loyal movement that few can match. Yet despite his charisma and ambition, Kwankwaso’s chances of becoming Nigeria’s president have steadily faded. His biggest mistake was leaving the APC too soon. Had he…
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NCC raids Ibadan bookshops, arrests suspects over piracy
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has cracked down on bookshops in Ibadan, Oyo State, sealing several outlets and arresting suspects over the sale of pirated books. The raid, which took place on Saturday, targeted major book markets in the state capital. The operation was led by the Oyo State Coordinator of the NCC, Mrs. Oluropo Oke,…
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Man Utd claim all points against Chelsea at Old Trafford
Manchester United capitalised on Robert Sánchez’s fifth-minute red card to secure a crucial victory over Chelsea in torrential rain at Old Trafford. The first Premier League match in history to see two or more goals, red cards, and substitutions in the first half was settled by goals from United skipper Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, who was the other player sent…
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Liverpool edge Everton 2-1 to keep perfect start
Liverpool made it five wins from five as their flawless start to the defence of their Premier League crown continued with victory in the Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side established early control when Ryan Gravenberch’s clever lofted finish from Mohamed Salah’s pass put Liverpool ahead after 10 minutes. Gravenberch turned provider just before the half-hour mark…
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Tottenham fights back to hold Brighton in four-goal thriller
Tottenham fought back from two goals down to secure a deserved point against Brighton on Saturday. The Seagulls were second best for much of the match but found themselves 2-0 up after 31 minutes thanks to Yankuba Minteh’s early strike and Yasin Ayari’s powerful drive. However, Richarlison halved the deficit just before half-time when he stopped a shot by Mohammed…
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Kwara governor appoints Prof. Popoola as CMD of newly designated teaching hospital
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the appointment of Professor Ademola Alabi Popoola as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the newly designated Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital in Omu-Aran. The appointment follows the recent signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kwara State Government and Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, which formally upgraded the General Hospital, Omu-Aran,…
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VIDEO: The moment Asiwaju meets Lamido, by Ibidapo Balogun
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Sule Lamido is an unrepentant critic of President Bola Tinubu. He has made himself a staunch opponent of the president, criticizing and condemning him at every opportunity. But all that appeared to fade at the wedding of Senator Yari’s son on Friday in Kaduna. Politics was set aside, and there was a camaraderie of sorts between…
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Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 80th UN General Assembly
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, scheduled to take place from September 22 to 28, 2025. The week-long summit, which marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, will feature high-level general debates involving heads…
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NAF conducts precision airstrikes, eliminates terrorists in Yobe, Borno states
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully neutralised more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night air operation conducted in Bula, Yobe State, and the Banki axis of Borno State. This was disclosed in an official statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. According to the statement, the…
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President Tinubu, Atiku, Kwankwaso to attend coronation of 44th Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other prominent dignitaries are expected to attend the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic event is scheduled to take place next Friday at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Oba Ladoja, who previously served as a senator…
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