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TINUBU MOURNS VETERAN JOURNALIST DOTUN OLADIPO, HAILS MEDIA LEGACY
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of veteran journalist Dotun Oladipo, former Political Editor of The Punch and Publisher of The Eagle Online, describing his death at 56 as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja, Tinubu commended Oladipo’s years of…
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CHARLY BOY TAKES MEMOIR ‘999’, FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN TO INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE
Eccentric entertainer and social activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, says his memoir 999 and the Charly Boy Foundation are set for an international tour following the successful launch of the book in Lagos. The memoir, which features a foreword by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, was unveiled on July 31 and offers a…
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FG CONSIDERS REVIEW OF BENIN-ASABA HIGHWAY CONCESSION OVER POOR HANDLING
The Federal Government is considering a review of the concession agreement for the Benin-Asaba Expressway following widespread complaints over the deteriorating condition of the highway. Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the highway in Benin, where he expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the project by the Benin-Asaba Expressway…
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QUALITY LEADERSHIP CRITICAL TO ARMY’S OPERATIONAL SUCCESS — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army depends largely on the quality of leadership provided by its commanders. Shaibu made the assertion in Kaduna while opening the Second Senior Command and Leadership Seminar 2026 at Headquarters 1 Division. The seminar, themed “Strategic Leadership for Effective…
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FIVE FILMMAKERS SHORTLISTED FOR INAUGURAL NIGERIA PRIZE FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Five young Nigerian documentary filmmakers have been shortlisted for the inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA) after a judging process that reduced 98 submissions to five finalists. The shortlisted works are Beyond Tarkwa Bay by Peter Oghenetega-Oke, Mara Mania by Feranmi Abiola, No Food for Lazy Man by Ummi Bukar, Okrika by Abraham Aiwuyuse,…
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GREAT GREEN WALL RESTORES OVER 20 MILLION HECTARES ACROSS AFRICA — U.N.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed says more than 20 million hectares of land have been restored through efforts associated with Africa’s Great Green Wall initiative and related programmes. Mohammed disclosed this at a high-level meeting of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, describing the Great Green Wall as a strong example…
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U.S. MOVES TO REVOKE 200,000 BUSINESS, TOURISM VISAS
The United States Department of State is set to revoke at least 200,000 visas issued to foreign nationals who entered the country on business or tourism visas but subsequently applied or are seeking to apply for asylum, according to U.S. officials and documents obtained by The Associated Press. The move, which could become the largest…
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CELINE DION, BEYONCÉ, TAYLOR SWIFT PAY TRIBUTE TO DOLLY PARTON
Global music stars Celine Dion, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have joined millions of fans in mourning legendary country music singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80. Parton’s family announced her death on Tuesday, prompting tributes from leading figures in music and entertainment. Dion described the late singer as a…
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PATHOLOGISTS SEEK MORE INVESTMENT IN CANCER DIAGNOSIS, DIGITAL PATHOLOGY
Pathologists and cancer experts have called for increased investment in pathology services, digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen cancer diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria and West Africa. They made the call at the 16th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African Division of the International Academy of Pathology (WADIAP), tagged…
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LAWYERS BACK TAX OMBUD’S DRIVE TO BOOST COMPLIANCE, REVENUE
Nigerian lawyers have backed the Office of the Tax Ombud’s efforts to promote voluntary tax compliance and increase government revenue, stressing the importance of a trusted and transparent tax system. The position was expressed during a panel discussion titled “Pay Now, Prosper Later” at the ongoing 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association…
