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Rivers: Why Fubara may fight again! By Ismail Omipidan
The return of Governor Siminalayi Fubara after the expiration of the six-month emergency rule has been widely applauded by many Nigerians. To avoid any unguarded utterances, the governor, on his return to the state, appeared to tactfully distance himself from his army of supporters who had thronged the Rivers State Government House on Thursday. Instead, he showed up yesterday, and…
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European Commission proposes fresh round of sanctions against Russia
The European Commission has proposed a 19th package of sanctions against Russia to member states, according to its president Ursula von der Leyen Friday, as she said Europe is increasing its pressure on Moscow in light of its displays of “contempt for diplomacy and international law” over the past month. Von der Leyen cited recent large-scale drone and missile attacks…
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Nigerian playwright Adegoke concludes residencies in Germany
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Nigerian playwright and literary critic Tọ́pẹ́-ẸniỌbańkẹ́ Adégòkè has successfully concluded two prestigious creative residencies in Germany — one at Theater Koblenz in the historic city of Koblenz, and another with the Sylt Foundation on the windswept island of Sylt (Westerland). Adégòkè, known for his experimental approach to drama and sharp critical voice, described the experience as…
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Flying Eagles battle Australia in pre-U-20 World Cup friendly
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will, on Saturday afternoon, take on Australia in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, scheduled to hold later this month in Chile. The encounter, slated for 3:00 p.m. Nigerian time, is one of two friendly matches arranged for the Eagles as they round off their…
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Akwa Ibom concludes Electricity Summit, unveils power sector reforms
The Akwa Ibom State Government has concluded its two-day Electricity Summit with the announcement of major reforms aimed at transforming the state’s electricity landscape. Held at Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, the summit ended with Governor Umo Eno unveiling plans to establish the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC) and the Akwa Ibom State Electrification Agency (AISEA). Governor…
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Why Governor Biodun Oyebanji should test his popularity in another party, by Olumide Akomolafe
In Ekiti politics, loyalty to party and principles has always defined true leadership. Sadly, the current trajectory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji reveals a dangerous drift away from those values. The governor has, over time, built his administration not on the backbone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) members who fought tirelessly to bring him into office, but on the structures…
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Tinubu, next INEC boss, and Liman controversy, by Farooq Kperogi
An older friend of mine, a denizen of the circles of power, told me a few days ago that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was considering a retired judge from Nasarawa State to succeed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He named him as Justice Abdullahi Mohammed Liman, whom, I am embarrassed to admit, I…
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Standards are dead: Nigeria and the fakery epidemic, by Ugo Egbujo
Good building materials are gone. Everything is now fake—almost everything. The chronic decline took an acute turn after the COVID epidemic. A post-COVID nosedive. The naira started to plummet, prices soared. Surging costs of basic food began to drown the poor. People could no longer make it, so manufacturers started to fake it. Perhaps to stay alive. These days, almost…
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Nigerian professionals to be affected as Trump attaches $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000 (£74,000) annual fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme for skilled foreign workers. Trump’s order mentions “abuse” of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made. Critics have long argued that H-1Bs undercut the American workforce, while supporters – including billionaire Elon Musk…
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Osun bans nursery, kindergarten graduations, introduces 3-year textbook policy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils in both public and private schools across the state, with immediate effect. In a circular issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Muritala Jimoh, the government noted that the practice had placed unnecessary financial pressure on parents,…
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