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Netanyahu admits Israel faces prolonged ‘isolation’ over Gaza war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pictured on Monday, warned that Israel is facing a global “isolation” that could last for years. With global anger mounting over the nearly two-year war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that Israel is facing a “kind of isolation” that could last for years, and has no choice but to stand on…
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Presidency hits Atiku, says opposition fixated on ‘doomsday rhetoric’
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his party of being stuck in the past and fixated on “doomsday scenarios and revolutionary rhetoric,” dismissing his recent criticism of the state of the nation. Atiku, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), described the level of hunger in the country as unacceptable, particularly…
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Global spotlight on Lagos as city hosts first AFC Amateur World Series
Lagos came under global spotlight as it hosted the maiden edition of the AFC Amateur World Series Championships, further cementing its reputation as Nigeria’s leading hub for international sporting events. The championship, organised by the Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) in collaboration with the AFC World Series and the Lagos State Sports Commission, was held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas…
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Strong family values key to national security, says NOA DG
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has emphasised the critical role of strong family values in safeguarding national security, asserting that the stability of the home directly impacts the stability of the nation. Issa-Onilu made the call on Monday while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of Haske Biyu, hosted by the…
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Gbenga Daniel, Aregbesola, Mimiko pay homage to Olubadan-designate, Oba Ladoja
By Adejayan Gbenga – Former governors of Ogun, Osun, and Ondo States — Senator Gbenga Daniel, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and Dr. Olusegun Mimiko — on Monday paid separate visits to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan. The trio described Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and former senator of the Federal Republic of…
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Osun people ready to end PDP rule, says Oyebamiji
…promises to fix infrastructure deficits By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has declared that the people of Osun are ready to end the rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and return the APC to power in the 2026…
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Implementation of fuel levy will depend on Naira strength, oil prices – Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that the proposed 5% fuel levy will only be considered when Nigeria’s economic conditions improve—specifically, when the naira appreciates or global crude oil prices decline. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Oyedele clarified that the proposed tax is purely conditional and not part…
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False narratives and the Charlie Kirk assassination: How baseless claims harm America, by Bukola Oyeniyi
The shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been seized upon by President Donald Trump, his Justice Department, and other Republican allies as a political talking point – often at the expense of truth. In the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s slaying at a Utah campus event, these figures pinned the blame on Democrats, immigrants, and left-twing radicals without a…
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No Nigerian will lose bank access over tax IDs — JTB
By Kunle Sanni – The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has dismissed claims that Nigerians without Tax Identification Numbers (Tax IDs) will lose access to their bank accounts starting January 1, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday, the JTB assured citizens that they will continue to access their accounts and carry out financial transactions beyond that date, describing reports to…
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Nigeria open to investments across sectors, says VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to welcome investments and collaborations across various sectors, as the Tinubu administration pushes ahead with economic reforms aimed at stabilising and transforming the nation’s economy. Shettima gave the assurance on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa by a delegation from global digital payments company VISA,…
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