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Buhari fulfilled personal ambition, not national expectations – Osuntokun
A Political Scientist and Strategist, Akin Osuntokun, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari achieved his personal ambition of becoming “a hero of the North” but fell short in improving the standard of living of Nigerians, describing that contradiction as one of the defining features of Buhari’s legacy. Speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Monday during a discussion marking…
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I’m not hiding, my life is in danger – PFIPC’s Adeyemi
Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the ‘Director-General’ of the disputed ‘Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)’, has said his withdrawal from the public is due to threats to his life rather than an attempt to evade law enforcement agencies. Adeyemi said this on Monday during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. “I’m ready to show my face. I’m…
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NITDA unveils framework to measure digital economy impact
…seeks accurate metrics to drive Nigeria’s digital growth The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has convened key stakeholders to validate a new framework aimed at measuring, analysing and maximising the impact of digital technologies on Nigeria’s economy. The initiative was launched at the Stakeholder Engagement and Validation Workshop on the Indicators and Measurement Framework for the National Research Study…
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Argentina seek FIFA approval for kit change ahead semi final
Argentina have asked FIFA for permission to wear their all-blue kit in their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against England. The reigning world champions secured their place in the last four with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, while England booked their spot after a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway. According to journalist Gastón Edul, Argentina have requested to wear their…
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Yoruba Kingship: Between Alase Lori Orisha And Igbakeji Orisha – by Alli Ibraheem
By calling, I am a journalist. At all cost and by all standard, I protect journalism. I am a symbol of the profession. I lampoon anyone who abuses the profession. If a journalist betray the profession, there is an authorised body to penalise such a person. If anyone maltreat a journalist discharging his or her official duty fairly, such a…
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ADC challenges Gombe Faction to produce proof of INEC nomination upload
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described as ‘blatant lies’ claims that the Nafiu Bala Gombe-faction has uploaded the names of a presidential candidate and other nominees to the nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said INEC does not issue nomination portal access or nomination…
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Atiku slams N50,000 SSCE fee, warns poor students will be locked out
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said the federal government’s proposed N50,000 fee for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) will deny children from poor and middle-income families access to education. Atiku also criticised the recent increase in fees for federal unity colleges, describing the government’s education policies as “cruel”, economically insensitive and inconsistent…
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France, Spain, Argentina, England reach World Cup last 4
… semi-finals begin Tuesday with France Vs Spain The semi-final lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now confirmed after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 and England beat Norway 2-1. France were the first team to reach the last four, beating Morocco 2-0 on Thursday. Spain followed on Friday with a 2-1 win over Belgium. England secured their spot on…
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NCC reaffirms commitment to DIg Once policy, seeks fair pricing models for infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting efficient broadband infrastructure deployment in Nigeria through collaborative implementation of the Dig Once Policy. The Commission gave the assurance at the Second Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum to Develop a Pricing Mechanism and Cost-Based Structure for Sharing Ducts Built Under the Dig Once Policy in Nigeria, held at the NCC Annex…
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Lagos govt posts improved revenue performance in 2025
…boosts revenue through digital reforms The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prudent financial management through technology-driven reforms, fiscal discipline and transparent budgeting, announcing improved revenue performance in 2025. Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed this at a three-day workshop on “Emerging Issues in Public Sector Budgeting and Budgetary Control in Lagos State” organised by the Institute…
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