By Lanre Ogundipe The arrest and continued detention of journalist Stanley Ugagbe raises issues far beyond the liberty of one individual. It calls into question the disturbing disposition of some law enforcement agencies towards journalists who, in the legitimate discharge of their constitutional responsibility, publish information that may be uncomfortable to those in authority. It […]
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Tolu Elumelu Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has urged young Africans to learn how businesses create wealth and develop the habit of saving and investing, describing financial literacy as a key step towards building prosperity and reducing poverty. Speaking during the hybrid inaugural ‘Africa Everywhere Festival’ held in Lagos at the weekend, Elumelu said […]
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The return of airtime lending services on MTN has come as a major relief to millions of subscribers who depended on the facility during the regulatory dispute that disrupted emergency airtime and data advances across Nigeria. For many users, the restoration of the service is more than the return of a convenience. It marks the […]
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Tony Elumelu. Credit: UBA: United Bank for Africa Plc has announced that its group chairman, Tony Elumelu, will retire from the board of directors on August 21, 2026. The bank disclosed this on Monday during its board meeting, asserting that the process was necessary after the completion of the maximum 12-year tenure for non-executive directors […]
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The Senate is expected to address the controversy surrounding the N1.3bn allocation to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in the 2026 Appropriation Act as plenary resumes on Tuesday. This is as it was gathered that a forged appointment letter bearing a falsified signature of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke said residents expect the immediate implementation of measures that will ensure fair, non-partisan law enforcement before, during and after the August 15 Governorship election. He particularly called for impartial and professional policing ahead of the election, following the recent visit of […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has congratulated the Olowo of Owo and Chairman of the state’s Council of Traditional Rulers, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, on his 60th birthday. He noted, in a birthday message, that the monarch has distinguished himself over the years as a royal father of wisdom, integrity, and remarkable foresight, […]
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By Osaro Igqwe By building and nurturing our connections, we create a network of care, love and kindness that can weather the storms of life. In doing so, we cultivate a sense of belonging, respect and resilience that energizes and enriches our lives. And as we navigate through life, let us remember that love is […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has set July 11, 2026 as deadline for parties to submit their presidential and National Assembly candidates’ nomination forms. This has triggered a flurry of activities within the parties as they struggle to beat the deadline. Specifically, the commission fixed 6pm on July 11 as the deadline for the […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *A man who is not ready to pay the price for his vision, is a man who is not ready to achieve anything.* *When Prophet Habakkuk sent the message below to his Israeli compatriots, he was telling them that sacrifice was what would bring vision to fruition. Hear him please :* *Hab. […]
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