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Environmental activists task FG to exonerate Ken Saro-Wiwa, 8 other Ogoni patriots
A coalition of environmental, climate, and human rights activists has called on the Federal Government to formally exonerate Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders, 30 years after their execution under the military regime of General Sani Abacha. The call came during a press briefing held today at the Lagos office of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), marking…
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Amusan clinches 100m hurdles silver medal at World Athletics Championship
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria secured her first medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025 after Tobi Amusan finished second in the final of the women’s 100 metres hurdles. In a thrilling final, the world record holder was unable to reclaim the gold she won at the last edition, as Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji stunned the field to…
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NFF’s failures, player indiscipline threaten Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes — Sports editors
The Guild of Sports Editors of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) handling of the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, describing it as a combination of poor planning and a failure to enforce discipline among players. Nigeria currently risks missing out on an automatic qualification spot and may not even reach the playoffs…
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That Edmund Obilo’s radio show, by Ismail Omipidan
Are you a radio fan? How much of political discourse do you listen to on radio? Have you heard of the programme, ‘State Affairs’ with Edmund Obilo before? Well, after my engagement at the weekend, I want to recommend that programme on Splash FM 105.5 to every lover of political discourse. The anchor, Edmund Obilo, a seasoned broadcast journalist is…
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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde premieres directorial debut Mother’s Love at TIFF50
Veteran Nollywood actress and TIME 100 honoree, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, premiered her directorial debut, Mother’s Love, at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The exclusive screening was held at TIFF’s Lightbox 5 and marked a major career milestone for the actress, celebrating her transition from screen icon to filmmaker. Mother’s Love is a deeply emotional exploration of maternal strength, focusing…
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Lagos to host Africa’s premier Children’s Book Festival in October
Nigeria’s largest children’s literary event, the Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF), is set to return for its seventh edition on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The festival will take place at the UPBEAT Recreation Center in Lekki, Lagos, under the theme “Book An Adventure.” This year’s theme encourages children to explore reading as a gateway to imagination, knowledge, and culture. According…
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Alaafin palace denies appointment of new Chief Imam in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin’s Palace has dismissed circulating rumours claiming that a new Chief Imam has been appointed in Oyo. In a statement issued on Monday by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, the palace described the reports as “unfounded, baseless, and wicked,” urging the public to disregard them. The statement emphasised that no…
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Tinubu’s reforms focused on next generation, not 2027 — Gbajabiamila
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said President Bola Tinubu’s economic and policy decisions demonstrate that he is prioritising long-term national interests over political considerations for the 2027 elections. Gbajabiamila made the remarks on Saturday at the Southern Summit of the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Since taking office in May 2023,…
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Brazil’s Lula hits back at Trump over Bolsonaro trial and tariffs
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has defended the trial which saw his predecessor in office, Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for plotting a coup. In an opinion piece published in the New York Times, Lula dismissed the description by US President Donald Trump of the trial as a “witch hunt”, saying that it…
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The Dangote and Otedola’s love affairs, by Simbo Olorunfemi
The bromance between Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola is as intriguing and fascinating as it is inspiring. Chiefly for the fact that it is not that common to have two Billionaires maintaining that level of friendship, and being so public about it, but more especially for the fact that they had a serious public spat and were able to patch…
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