Activist and publisher, Mr Omoyele Sowore, was on Thursday arrested within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja by armed policemen, shortly after he appeared in solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, who has been at the forefront of calls for Kanu’s release from detention, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of being haunted by the failures and maladministration that have allegedly defined the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led government. it said the PDP’s record in governance has been nothing short of an abysmal […]
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With about three weeks to the elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coming up in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Busola Oworu writes on preparations for the historic event, pulse of party faithful and some emerging issues. Ibadan is set to host thousands of leaders, elders and other loyalists of the Peoples Democratic […]
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Niger State Government during the distribution of medical supplies for the victims…Photo Credit: Government House Niger State Government has conducted a mass burial for victims of the petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa village, Katcha Local Government Area, and has approved comprehensive free medical treatment for survivors of the tragedy. This was disclosed in […]
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File: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to legendary Afrobeat artist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique figure in musical history who mixed art with activism. He described Fela as “a musical genius from Nigeria” who fused funk, jazz and soul into what became known worldwide as Afrobeat. Obama […]
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By Abimbola Adelakun The Defence Headquarters officially disproved the story of a planned coup in Nigeria, but that has not made it any less believable. The cancellation of Independence Day activities to opt for a “low-key” celebration, which excuses the President from appearing in public, suggests that the media reports might be on to something. […]
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The Federal Government on Wednesday approved and released N32.9bn through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, marking the third round of disbursements in 2025. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced this in a statement titled “The Red Letter,” urging citizens to actively participate in ensuring the funds are used […]
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Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed | Photo credit: NMDPRA Despite increased refining capacity, Nigeria imported 69 per cent of the 21 billion litres of petrol it consumed between August 2024 and the first 10 days of October 2025, according to data from the NMDPRA, DARE OLAWIN reports […]
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Following the Department of State Services alert on Tuesday that there was a plot by the Islamic State West Africa Province to attack Ondo and Kogi states, states have activated surveillance and counter-terror measures against the ISWAP plot. Kogi shares a boundary with 10 states. They include Benue in the East, Anambra in the South, […]
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says at least 39 persons died, with more than 60 injured, after a petrol tanker exploded in Niger state. On Tuesday, the articulated vehicle exploded in the Essa community, along the Agaie–Bida road, Katcha LGA of the state. The explosion occurred after the tanker tumbled, with residents reportedly scooping […]
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