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Apr

26

2026

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Is Ibadan Tinubu’s 2027 Strait of Hormuz?

Column

By FESTUS ADEDAYO Yesterday, Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, rallied Nigeria’s opposition political parties to Ibadan. According to him in his welcome address, the summit was to rescue Nigeria from the stranglehold of Nigeria’s apparent descent into autocracy, “a pattern where the space for real political competition is disappearing.” Ibadan summit’s message is an echo of a famous proverbial phrase and song of late Yoruba broadcaster and actor, Papa Adebayo Faleti, in the classic film, Saworoide. Faleti warned the maximalists of Jogbo country, especially its ruler, Lapite, a corrupt and ambitious king who skips traditional rituals to rule selfishly…

Apr

26

2026

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2027: Gov. Mbah And Enugu State Delegation’s Visit To Tinubu

Opinion, Politics

By SAMSON EZEA Recently, in an unprecedented and distinctive manner, the crème de la crème of Enugu State’s sectoral leaders, founding fathers, and political stakeholders, led by the performing and pragmatic Governor of the state, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah paid a thank-you and solidarity visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. The visit, rich in symbolism and political undertones, has continued to generate discourse across political circles, highlighting both its strategic advantages and potential implications. President Tinubu, who was visibly overwhelmed by the visit, its significance and magnitude, especially considering the calibre of individuals…

Apr

26

2026

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The Prof. Akubue They Don’t Know

Opinion, Politics

By MARTINS CHIEDOZIE UGWU and RAPHAEL AGU Just as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) concluded its congress in Enugu State with the election of Professor Uchenna Augustine Akubue as chairman, a defeated "faction" of the party went into overdrive on social media and even petitioned the ICPC. The orchestrated vilification of Prof. Akubue would have been less amusing if these self-styled political actors had chosen another weapon of character assassination. But why "forgery" in the case of a scholar and global technocrat who rendered 25 years of distinguished service to the United Nations? Comrade Chika Idoko and his associates must…

Apr

26

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

New Immigration Policy: US Makes Social Media Posts On Israel Critical To Securing Green Card (FIND REQUIREMENTS BELOW)

Foreign

For Nigerians and other nationals seeking to immigrate to the United States (US), what they post on social media concerning Israel will henceforth play a prominent part in determining if they get a green card or not. Negative posts mean such persons could now have their green card applications rejected. According to a report in the New York Times (NYT), for expressing anti-Israel sentiment on social media or participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, such persons will automatically have their applications torn up. The report cited internal documents on the directive distributed within the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to…

Apr

25

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Opposition Heavyweights Confront Tinubu Over 2027, Agree To Present Single Candidate, Reject President As Sole Face On Ballot

News

*Demand Removal Of INEC Chairman Amupitan *Obi, Atiku, Mark, Kwankwaso, Aregbesola, Tambuwal, Amaechi, Aliyu, Other Heavyweights Keep Ibadan Agog *Makinde Warns Against Recurrence Of 'Operation Wetie' In a major tweak to their previous election planning which centered on individual runs, opposition political parties in the country have forged a pact to field a single presidential candidate to challenge --and possibly defeat- President Bola Tinubu in next year's elections. From all indications, the forthcoming presidential poll promises to be one that will be hotly contested as the opposition appear to have assessed and fixed the areas of past dissonance which had…

Apr

25

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Wike Appoints Onsachi Idris As Senior Special Assistant On Procurement

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed Alhaji Onsachi Musa ldris, as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Procurement. Idris, who became the Director, Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Procurement Department in July 2021, retired from the civil service yesterday. A statement yesterday by the Minister's SSA on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, described Idris as a seasoned public servant with over 30 years of experience in administration, finance, and public sector procurement management. He rose to the position of Director, Common Services (Procurement) in August 2019 and was later redeployed to the Department…

Apr

25

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

One Dead, Five Cases Confirmed In Oyo Lassa Fever Outbreak

Health

*Govt Moves To Contain Spread By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever in the state, with one death, while assuring residents that swift response measures have been activated to contain the spread and protect public health. Speaking at a press briefing, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, explained that the confirmed cases were currently being managed in designated isolation and treatment facilities, including the State Infectious Disease Centre (IDC), Olodo, and the University College Hospital (UCH) isolation unit, where specialised clinical care and containment protocols were being implemented. The Commissioner stated that…

Apr

24

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Gunmen Kill Agatu Royal Father, Queen, Heir Apparent, As Scores Of Wood Loggers Perish In Boko Haram Landmines

News

*Loggers Had Gone In Search Of Firewood For Sale To Feed Their Families A fresh round of bloodfest rocked the nation yesterday as armed non-state actors and terrorists struck in crises-ridden Benue and Borno States in Nigeria's North-Central and North-East zones respectively. The merchants of evil and sorrow left in their wake blood, death, sorrow, anguish, and injuries to lucky survivors, some, perhaps,maimed for life. On Thursday night, armed assailants attacked Olegabulu community, Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, snuffing lives out of a traditional ruler, his wife and Queen, the male heir apparent, and other residents. Recall…

Apr

24

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

FIFA To Allow One Domestic League Game A Season Abroad Under New Proposals

Sports

By Nick Ames and Matt Hughes Domestic leagues would be limited to staging one game a season in foreign countries under FIFA proposals that significantly raise the bar for controversial “international matches” to be approved. A new protocol, developed by a FIFA working group set up almost two years ago, would bring in clearer regulations to police the divisive issue and introduce strict limits. In addition to each league being permitted to relocate one top-division game, it is understood host countries would be allowed to stage a maximum of five matches affiliated to another league each season. La Liga and…

Apr

24

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

EPL, FA Cup: Things To Look Out For This Weekend

Sports

Eberechi Eze Could Help Arsenal Sustain Title Hopes Eberechi Eze impressed when he made a rare start on the left of Arsenal’s attack against Manchester City last weekend, even if it was surprising to see the England forward taken off in the 74th minute as Mikel Arteta’s side chased an equaliser. That was the longest he and Martin Ødegaard have been on the pitch at the same time for a Premier League game. With Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli out of form, Eze could be handed another opportunity in that position against Newcastle on Saturday (25 April) as Arsenal try…