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Tehran under attack
Around 10 am local time Saturday, a series of loud explosions jolted the Iranian capital of Tehran in quick succession, and Xinhua reporters saw thick plumes of smoke rising from several parts of the city. Soon it turns out that the United States and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, and the latter has responded with counterattacks against Israel…
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TIMELINE: El-Rufai in custody for eight days as legal battles intensify
Malam Nasir El-Rufai has remained in detention for eight days after voluntarily honouring an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on February 16, 2026. In an update issued on February 23 by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, the former Kaduna State governor was said to have first been held by the EFCC before being transferred to the…
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47 interesting facts and firsts about Yoruba people
The first Nigerian Medical Doctor was a Yoruba man by the name of Nathaniel Thomas King. He attended London University, Edinburgh University and Aberdeen University between 1874 and 1876 and graduated with honors and he started his medical practice in Lagos Nigeria in 1878. The first Nigerian to be consecrated as a Bishop was a Yoruba man by the name…
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From darkness to smart lighting: Lagos shifts to solar, LED streetlights from orange-glow
By Adeola Ogunrinde On December 3, 2024, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed the Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 into law, setting the stage for reforms aimed at improving power supply and ensuring more reliable electricity for residents. At the signing ceremony, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to lighting up Lagos and enhancing critical infrastructure across the state. Prior to this…
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Survivors speak: Inside the deadly Woro attacks in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State were thrown into chaos on Tuesday following a deadly attack that left dozens dead, many injured, and several villagers abducted. The horrific incident has dominated discussions across the state, prompting both the presidency and the Kwara government to mobilise swiftly to restore…
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Rewriting story of healthcare access: The Benue State’s ₦13 billion investment impact
By Kunle Sanni – In recent times, Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, has been witnessing a turnaround in its healthcare delivery journey, aiming to redefine access, quality, and public trust in medical services for everyone. Bygones are the days when a child or a parent from a rural community living in hard-to-reach communities find healthcare services inaccessible. Then, the factors are…
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List of 117 publicly executed coup plotters since 1976 – by Richard Akinnola
A study of the number of those publicly executed for coups in Nigeria shows a preponderance of Middle-Belt and Southern soldiers. We have shed too much blood. Enough of coups and attempted coups. 1976 Dimka’s Coup Major-General I. D. Bisalla (Plateau) 2. Colonel Isa Bakar (Borno) Lt.-Col. Buka Dimka (Plateau) Lt.Col. A. R. Aliyu (Bendel) Capt. G. Parrwang (Plateau) Capt.…
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Industrialising Benue: How Governor Alia is rebuilding the state’s economic base
By Kunle Sanni – For decades, Benue State has proudly carried the title of “Food Basket of the Nation.” Its vast arable land and strong farming culture have sustained millions across Nigeria. Yet, agriculture alone has not been sufficient to shield the state and nation at large from economic shocks, youth unemployment, or revenue volatility. Recognising this reality, the administration…
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INTERVIEW: Accord Party solidly positioned in Osun, says chairman Victor Akande
Against the backdrop of recent political tension in Osun State, marked by party realignments, legal disputes over leadership structures and disagreements over local government administration, the Chairman of the Accord Party in the state, Pastor Victor Akande, speaks with Western Post correspondent, Deborah Oladejo, on the party’s mobilisation efforts ahead of the next governorship election, governance under Governor Ademola Adeleke,…
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Festive rush sends livestock prices soaring in Ondo markets
By Boye Oyeyemi – Livestock prices recorded a sharp upswing in Ikare-Akoko and Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, on Thursday as residents intensified shopping activities ahead of Christmas celebrations. Market observations at Osele Market in Ikare and Akungba Market showed that a full-grown chicken was sold for about ₦35,000, while buyers paid between ₦100,000 and ₦120,000 for a mature goat, largely influenced…
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