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Igbo maidens have crucial role to play in Igboland By Emeka Asinugo
One of the little-known secrets that evade the attention of community leaders in Nigeria is how deeply important maidens are…
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Kukah, Fayemi, Anya, Mohammed endorse ‘Beneath the Surface’
A distinguished group of Nigerian thought leaders has endorsed “Beneath the Surface,” a compelling collection of essays and public policy…
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Holy See urges international community to support African countries
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 29, 2025 The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations…
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NLC orders affiliates to mobilise for action against Dangote Group
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Sept. 29, 2025 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its affiliate unions to immediately…
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October 1st, an anniversary, and a country’s blues By UGO ONUOHA
MOCKERY! This word probably best captures the slogan for the 65th anniversary of the independence of our country. The federal…
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Nigeria at 65: Time to retire excuses By Ebuka Ukoh
My earliest [but adult] memory of the Nigerian Independence Day celebration dates back to my days at the American University…
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Presidency says Jonathan free to contest in 2027 but warns of ‘dismal record’
The Presidency on Monday said former President Goodluck Jonathan has the right to contest the 2027 elections but warned that…
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Court bars Pat Utomi, associates from establishing a ‘Shadow Govt.’
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Sept. 29, 2025 The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, made an order of perpetual…
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Nigeria @65: FG declares Wednesday public holiday
By Kelechi Ogunleye Abuja, Sept.29,2025 The Federal Government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence…
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ASUU gives FG 14-day strike warning
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Sept. 28, 2025 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to…
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Nigeria’s govt cancels Independence Day Parade
By Okon Okon Abuja, Sept. 29, 2025 The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to…
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Get ready for engagement under Tinubu, Shettima tells Nigerians in diaspora
By Salisu Sani-Idris New York, Sept. 29, 2025 Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has assured Nigerians in the Diaspora of robust engagement…
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Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
LAGOS As part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday, October 1, 2025,…
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Dangote’s oily wars By Lasisi Olagunju
In February 2025, Daily Trust quoted him as saying: “I’ve been fighting battles all my life and I have not…
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Hobbes, Nigeria, and Sarkozy By Lasisi Olagunju
In the early 1940s, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the hugely popular Sardauna of Sokoto, found himself at a crossroads of politics…
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Big wigs grace former Minister, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s son’s wedding ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria
Who is who in Nigeria and from beyond were part of the wedding ceremony of, the son of former Minister…
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Nigeria needs a brand new constitution, not amendment By Emeka Asinugo
The renewed call for constitutional reform in Nigeria has once again been brought into the national conversation following President Bola…
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NRC resumes Abuja–Kaduna train service
By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, Sept. 28, 2025 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has designated every Wednesday for maintenance of the…
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UNGA80: Nigeria showcases leadership at USAfrica Business Week 2025 with Governors, Ministers, other dignitaries in attendance
New York, September 2025 USAfrica Business Week (UBW2025), the premier U.S.–Africa trade and investment platform was held successfully on the…
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Shettima departs New York for Germany after UNGA80
By Salisu Sani-Idris New York, 28, 2025 Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President…
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I, too, must get American in-laws, the efficacy of prayers and other matters By Hassan Gimba (1)
Contemplate this: I am someone born in Kaduna just after Nigeria was born, cut my teeth in the undulating plains…
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Against errant policemen, I testify… But the good ones I salute! By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Two videos about the police trended on social media last week; one was positive while the…
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TUC demands reinstatement of sacked Dangote Workers
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Sept. 28, 2025 The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has demanded the immediate and unconditional…
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2027 polls: Disclose details of selection process for new INEC chairman, SERAP urges Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to urgently disclose details of the selection and appointment process for the…
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