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President Tinubu salutes 2Baba at 50, praises global impact
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music legend Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, on his 50th birthday, describing him as a national treasure whose music has inspired generations and elevated Nigeria’s image on the global stage. In a goodwill message on Thursday, President Tinubu praised the singer’s resilience, creativity, and enduring contributions…
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Tinubu pledges to uphold Buhari’s legacy during condolence visit
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna, assuring them that his administration would continue to uphold the values and legacies of the late Nigerian leader. The President was received at the Buhari residence by the late president’s widow, Aisha Buhari, their son, Yusuf,…
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APC, NLC clash over NULGE strike in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have traded accusations over the ongoing strike by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), which has lasted for seven months. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola…
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LASG to showcase innovation, sustainability at E1 Lagos GP
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to showcasing the state as a hub of resilience, opportunity, and enterprise, as global attention turns to its waterways during the upcoming E1 Lagos GP, scheduled to hold from October 3 to 5 in Victoria Island. Speaking at the E1 Lagos GP Immersion Session held at the LASWA…
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Rivers: How will history judge Tinubu? By Olawale Olaleye
Often drawing a parallel with some of the poor choices of past leaders appears one of the curses that hinders development and growth of the African giant, Nigeria. Citing bad examples, glibly, to justify and also endorse obnoxious decisions or actions of a leader because he is “one of us” has continued to sink the country further into chasm. One…
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NNPP’s Kwankwaso sets tough conditions for possible return to APC
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says his party is open to a merger or alliance with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)—but only under what he called “strong conditions and promises.” Speaking on Friday at his residence on Miller Road in Kano, Kwankwaso made the comments while receiving…
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Golden Eaglets pass MRI test ahead of WAFU-B U-17 tournament
By Tosin Omojola – All 20 players of Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have successfully passed the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test ahead of the 2025 WAFU-B U-17 Boys Tournament. The tests were conducted on Friday morning in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, the host city for this year’s tournament. According to a statement from the Communications Department of the…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu, top politicians attend Yari’s son’s wedding in Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu, alongside governors, lawmakers, and other political leaders, attended the special Juma’at prayer and wedding ceremony of Nasirudeen Yari, son of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, and his bride, Safiyya Shehu Idris, held at the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna on Friday, September 19, 2025.
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Lagos launches Biometric Athlete Portal, unveils comprehensive sports reforms
The Lagos State Sports Commission has launched a new Athlete Portal integrated with biometric identification technology, as part of a broader reform agenda to reposition the sports ecosystem in the state. The initiative is aimed at identifying, monitoring, and supporting athletic talents while promoting transparency and innovation in athlete management. Speaking at a press conference held at the Commission’s Conference…
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Sanwo-Olu unveils investment opportunities in Lagos at U.S. Trade Forum
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared Lagos open for business and investment, expressing the state’s readiness to partner with the State of Georgia, USA, in infrastructure, healthcare, education, technology, and the creative industries. He emphasized the need to forge partnerships that will outlive current administrations and impact future generations. Speaking at the US–Nigeria Policy…
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