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Oyo ranked best state to live in Nigeria under Makinde – Report
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State has been rated the most livable state in Nigeria, according to the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) released by pcl. The report, which measures relocation preferences and quality-of-life perceptions across the country, ranked Oyo ahead of Akwa Ibom and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the most desirable places to live. Conversely, Zamfara, Anambra,…
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Chagoury, the Lebanese who found home in Nigeria, by Simbo Olorunfemi and Ade Adefeko
Miziara, with a population of 6,000 people, is a beautiful Lebanese village perched on the Hills of the North Governorate of the country, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. While Lebanon is widely known as a country of diaspora, with more of its people outside the country than within its borders, nowhere is that as pronounced as it is in Miziara, an…
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South Africa not worried by FIFA investigation – SAFA chieftain
By Tosin Omojola – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed receiving a query from FIFA regarding the use of an ineligible player during their Group C 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. SAFA Chief Executive Lydia Monyepao, who confirmed the development, said Bafana Bafana remain focused on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup despite FIFA launching an investigation…
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When the rich roars: the Dangote-NUPENG face-off, by Owei Lakemfa
Aliko Dangote is a likeable man. He is into philanthropism, smiles and even dances in public. However, the issue is not his person but his businesses. In the last few years, he has been engaged in endless fights over the operation of his refinery. But one of the most unnecessary is his fight with workers. Given the large scale media…
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Tinubu hails FAAN MD on election as ACI Africa Vice-President
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, on her election as Vice-President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. Kuku’s election was ratified at the 34th ACI Africa General Assembly, held in Lusaka, Zambia, and concluded on Friday, September 19, 2025. ACI, the global trade…
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Nigeria’s final declaration of war on unemployment, by Olabode Opeseitan
In a nation long accustomed to hollow promises and diluted reforms, President Bola Tinubu’s latest initiative—the creation of 1,000 jobs in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards—feels less like a policy announcement and more like the final declaration of war on unemployment. It is a bold, grassroots-first proposition that, if faithfully executed, could recalibrate Nigeria’s economic narrative from one of macroeconomic…
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Trump says he didn’t want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at state banquet
US President Donald Trump has said he “didn’t want” London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan at the state banquet hosted by the King at Windsor Castle. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One heading back the US, Trump described Sir Sadiq as “among the worst mayors in the world”, saying he had wanted to attend the event, but “I asked that…
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Iran withdraws resolution to ban attacks on nuclear sites following U.S. pressure
Iran decided at the last minute Thursday to withdraw a resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities that it had put forward along with China, Russia and other countries for a vote before an annual gathering of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s member nations. Western diplomats, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the U.S. has been heavily…
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Osun PDP demands probe of controversial court letters on LG crisis
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an investigation into two controversial letters allegedly issued from the office of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court concerning the local government crisis in the state. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo, the state PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, described the…
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Wike issues ultimatum to FCT contractors over project reforms
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned contractors handling projects in Abuja to either align with the administration’s new infrastructure maintenance strategy or step aside. He declared he is fully prepared for any resistance the reforms may trigger. Speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N1 from…
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