$300bn reconstruction aid, sanctions lift’ – US-Iran MoU details emerge

The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday: “The United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on (a date yet to be determined, the official said), on the following: “Paragraph 1 – […]

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Abdulsalami at 84: The untold stories behind Nigeria’s democratic turning point

By Terhemba Daka For a man who once wielded the immense powers of Nigeria’s military presidency, General Abdulsalami Abubakar’s most enduring legacy may not be the authority he exercised, but the power he willingly relinquished. Nearly three decades after Nigeria’s return to democratic rule, many of the defining events of that turbulent era remain caught […]

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Ayetoro sinks as sea swallows Ondo riverine community

Ayetoro Town Sinks As Sea Swallows once a thriving communal settlement known for its self-reliance and prosperity Ayetoro, Ondo State, is now battling for survival as relentless sea incursions continue to swallow homes, livelihoods, and cherished memories. At dawn, when the tide rises against the shoreline of Ayetoro, residents watch anxiously from their homes, uncertain […]

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Beware of False Teachers and Earthly Gospel

By Aaron Ukodie When the Gospel Becomes a Business The predominant teachings in many gatherings today revolve around wealth, material possessions, financial breakthroughs, miracles, and earthly comfort. Yet this was not the central emphasis of the Apostles and the early Church. Rather than teaching repentance, holiness, endurance, sound doctrine, and the kingdom of God, some […]

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The Day I Became Chief Press Secretary to Ogun State Governor – Adebanjo

By Adegbenro Adebanjo I had been headhunted to work in the media team of the then Governor Elect of Ogun State just before Otunba Gbenga Daniel took office in 2003 following his Victory in the Governorship Election. Things didn’t work out and I continued with my work as the Head of Newsroom and Associate Editor […]

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No judge has the power to order a lawyer to kneel in court – NBA President

The Nigerian Bar Association is concerned about reports of an incident that occurred on Monday, 16 March 2026, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, involving Honourable Justice Mohammed Umar and a legal practitioner, Mr. Marshall Abubakar, who appeared as lead defence counsel to Mr. Omoyele Sowore. According to reports, the learned trial judge, in response […]

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Tunji Disu: Nigeria’s New Police Boss at a Critical Crossroad

By John Dike, Osogbo In the corridors of the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja, a new chapter has begun. Olatunji “Tunji” Disu, recently appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), is stepping into one of the most challenging roles in the nation’s security architecture. A seasoned career officer, known for his intelligence-led policing, discipline, and […]

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Payroll, Power, and Public Trust: Inside the Controversy Shaping Osun’s Political Conversation

By John Dike, Osogbo In Osun State, governance is rarely an abstract concept. It is measured in payslips, in the rhythm of monthly salaries, and in the quiet assurance that a worker’s effort will be rewarded with fairness. That is why the latest controversy over alleged payroll irregularities has struck a deep chord across the […]

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