…are now, for all practical purposes, Yoruba people, and therefore may have some emotional investment in the emergence of a Borgu person as governor. But the fact that many prominent and not-so-prominent people from Kwara South are on board is the bigger pleasant surprise for me. Kwara South has had only one 8-year shot…

…involved in this gruesome act. "Our immediate concern is to ensure a thorough, professional and impartial investigation into the alleged incidents in Creek Town." He added that: "While the suspect is currently in custody and has made certain statements during interrogation, these remain subject to verification. The mat…

…crisis, the President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Mr. Edu Iyang, blamed the development on a shortage in LPG supply. He lamented that marketers now pay as much as N30 million, depending on location, for 20 metric tonnes of cooking gas. He observed that the crisis has brou…

…Awofisoye explained that the inspiration behind the platform came from the traditional Yoruba concept of "alarina", a trusted intermediary who historically helped facilitate relationships and marriage discussions between families and prospective couples. "The idea behind the Yetunde app is pretty much the philosophy of…

…a fundamental question continues to confront the nation's institutions: Who has the final authority in a constitutional democracy- the courts or state agencies? That question has resurfaced with renewed urgency following the continued detention of the Okuama elders despite a court order directing their unconditional re…

…become democratic gatekeeping? This belief has always appeared somewhat irrational. Citizens can be emotional. They can be misinformed. They can be impatient, contradictory, and unpredictable. They sometimes embrace bad ideas and reject good ones. Yet democracy was never built on the assumption that voters are infallib…

…it across generations because they never put the necessary structures in place. Finally, don't forget to invest in your health. Your portfolio may fund your retirement, but your health determines how much of that retirement you can enjoy. Financial wellness and physical wellness are partners, not competitors. After 50,…

…tool for building bridges between people, strengthening identity and promoting international understanding. Long before the global success of Afrobeats and Nollywood, FESTAC had already demonstrated the ability of Nigerian and African culture to command global attention. Yet despite its importance, awareness of FESTAC…

…Messi's fans instantly turn into emergency protectors of Portugal, shouting that Ronaldo-the same man who made Portugal what it is today, and without whom Portugal are just an average side-must be dropped. They say that Ronaldo is holding Portugal back and must be benched, but cannot answer the key question: "Benched f…

…exposing them to high ambient temperatures, or installing systems without professional guidance significantly increase the risk of overheating and fire outbreaks. He explained that most fire-related incidents involving solar systems are not caused by solar panels themselves, but rather by faulty installation, poor wiri…

…KWGIS demonstrates what is possible when visionary leadership is combined with professionalism, innovation, and a genuine commitment to public service. Through strategic planning, innovation, and the deployment of modern technology, the agency has transitioned from largely analogue operations to a digital-driven system…

…interview with the BBC, the 65 year old said the 13 year investigation by the UK's National Crime Agency, NCA, "could have been handled a lot differently." "I've not been allowed to travel. I've not been allowed to work. They destroyed my reputation and my integrity," she said. The court found her not guilty of five co…

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Roy Keane dismissed Scotland's penalty appeals in their 1-0 defeat to Morocco, highlighting that he felt Scott McTominay "was looking to go down".

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…senior legal luminaries Afe Babalola and Wole Olanipekun. The APC controls all nine National Assembly seats, all 26 seats in the State House of Assembly, all 16 local government councils, and 22 Local Council Development Areas, a structural dominance that gives Oyebanji a formidable electoral machine. Some internal par…

…I could set my eyes on my son again. I thank God He answered my prayers," she said emotionally. Speaking further, the widow identified the abductors as Fulani bandits, saying they spoke Fulani language "which is different from ordinary Hausa." She lamented that herdsmen had repeatedly invaded farmlands in the community…

…law cannot continue to handcuff the law-abiding people it was meant to protect. The original mischief the law intended to curb was the proliferation of military-grade weapons. But the horses have bolted. Nothing illustrates our total hopelessness better than the story told by Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. Last year, his nephew…

…fair play. Chatting with him is a journey into almost everything. From politics to nationalism, you will delve into football and remain there talking about the 1983 Flying Eagles, Stationery Stores the World Cup and more. His best was at the University of Ibadan, representing Sultan Bello Hall. In him I found a decent…

…Bridge. It was about 7.30 PM. My mind was peaceful as I headed home. I had missed the Finals of Rome Masters and was thinking it would be nice to catch the replay. Then I saw what looked like a foreign object on the road. I slowed down to discern properly in the semi-darkness. They were mattresses that were either deli…

…allegations that Nigeria's tax reform laws were altered after passage by the National Assembly. This is far more serious than an internal leadership endorsement or a committee report. It touches directly on the authenticity of laws that bind citizens and businesses. It was reported that Certified True Copies of the fou…

…and M&G Investment Management in the process, underscoring where global institutional money is willing to go in Japan right now. The stock has since pulled back below its offering price, closing at ¥2,314 on Friday, down about 4% from the IPO price of ¥2,400. Go's robotaxi ambitions are rooted in a human problem. Japan…

Last Friday, citing unspecified national security concerns, the White House ordered Anthropic to restrict the export of its powerful AI models Fable and Mythos to anyone outside of the United States, as well as to foreign nationals inside the country. Shortly after, the AI giant hastily pulled the plug on both models,…

…has urged Portugal manager Roberto Martinez to consider dropping captain Cristiano Ronaldo from his starting XI as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in their next World Cup tie. Agbonlahor insisted that Ronaldo has passed his best, adding that he is not holding the ball up. This comes after the Al-Nassr forward suffered…

…President Tinubu must suspend all 2027 political activities and declare a six-month national security and economic recovery plan. Lead or leave,” Agbedi said. Responding on Friday, the House stated that Nigeria's security challenges did not happen overnight and cannot be solved with quick fixes. The statement noted tha…