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The immediate challenge in Ukraine: Maximum pressure combined with structured negotiation, By Tony Blair
Putin has badly miscalculated. The parallel from Russian history he should have drawn is Russian defence of their homeland from the invasions first of Napoleon and then Hitler. The Ukrainians are now fighting for their homeland with a bravery, determination and skill which has rightly fired the imagination of a large part of the world. The West, after a hesitant…
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Cheers, jeers, herald Iyabo Ojo into ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’
Dare Art Alade’s announcement that Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, will be one of the celebrities that will feature in the reality show, Real Housewives of Lagos was welcomed with cheers and jeers by Twitterati. The reality show according to Dare will premiere via Showmax on April 8. “It’s been sleepless nights and intense emotions working on this baby! Presenting the…
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Bandits kill DPO, two policemen, four civilians in Niger State
At least seven security operatives, including the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Nasko, Magama Local Government Area of Niger State, were killed by bandits on Tuesday. It was gathered that the incident happened around 1pm. The gunmen, who attempted to launch an attack on Nasko were engaged by the security operatives, comprising the police, military and local vigilantes. The…
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Informal sector, key driver of economic growth, Oyetola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola has described the informal sector as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and cultural preservation of every nation. Oyetola said this during a meeting with members of the state’s Artisan Workers Union on Tuesday in Osogbo. The governor, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement,…
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2Baba donates music studio to OAU
Award-winning Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba has donated a music studio to the Obafemi Awolowo, University, Ile-Ife. The music studio was commissioned on Tuesday by OAU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eyitope Ogunmodede. Ogunbodede said with gesture by 2Baba, OAU now has the best recording studio in any university in Nigeria. Posting on his Instagram page, 2Baba said the…
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Niger APC demands resignation from political appointees seeking elective office
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State has directed all political appointees in the state seeking to vie for elective position to resign from office. This was contained in a statement by the APC State Secretary, Khaleel Aliyu, which was made available to our correspondent. The party said the directive is in line with the new electoral law signed…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Justice Olatoregun anti-corruption commission chairman
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Justice Mojisola Olatoregun (rtd) as chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. Olatoregun’s appointment was announced in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, which was made available to our correspondent on Tuesday. According to the statement, Olatoregun’s appointment comes after the governor signed into the…
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Mustapha first aspirant to pick APC national chairmanship form
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Saliu Mustapha became the first aspirant to pick the nomination form for the office of national chairman of the party at the national convention scheduled for March 26. Director General of the Saliu Mustapha Campaign Organisation (SAMCO) Balla Usman picked the expression of interest and nomination forms on behalf of the former National Deputy Chairman…
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Group accuses Osun govt of sponsoring attack against Aregbesola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A socio-political group in Osun State, the Progressives Minded Forum (PMF) has accused the state government of sponsoring some individuals and a particular civil society organisation, The Osun Masterminds, to discredit the Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola. The Osun Masterminds had on Monday called some select journalists to a press conference accusing Aregbesola of plunging…
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GTCO to host 5th edition of food, drink festival
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc), is set to continue its long-running showpiece event– The Food and Drink Festival. For the 5th edition, this headlining event will hold from Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 02, 2022, at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. The GTCO food and drink festival brings together the biggest chefs and…
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