The world of music has honoured a giant: Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary...
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Yusuf’s defection, Kwankwaso and the 2027 Kano election, By Tunde Rahman
By Tunde Rahman Kano State, the bastion of progressive politics in Northern Nigeria, is going through a turbulent time. This turbulence has caused a tectonic shift in the state’s political map. Mallam Abba Kabir...
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Golden Jubilee: Verheijen harps on energy, infrastructure as drivers of industrial growth
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, on Monday underscored the critical role of energy security, value addition and strategic infrastructure in driving industrial growth and sustainable development...
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Golden Jubilee: Abayomi calls for recognition of pro-democracy heroes from Ondo
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Dr Tunji Abayomi, has called for the formal recognition of the sacrifices and struggles of leading figures who fought for Nigeria’s democracy, insisting that history...
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Ondo @ 50: Oyedele says politicians must implement people’s collective plan, not personal agendas
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a fundamental shift in political leadership culture, insisting that politicians must stop telling the people what they intend to do for them and instead explain...
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Ondo @50: Aiyedatiwa declares two-day public holiday
By Our Reporter Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the declaration of Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as public holidays across the state to commemorate the 50th anniversary of...
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When private grief becomes public spectacle: Lessons from the burial of Evang. Bunmi Akinnaanu
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The burial of Evang. Bunmi Akinnaanu (popularly known as Omije Ojumi), which took place in Lagos on Thursday, was meant to be a quiet, family-only affair. Instead, it degenerated into a...
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Ondo @50: Aiyedatiwa pledges just, faith-driven leadership
…Progress of Ondo State built on past sacrifices — Yayi-Akorode By Our Reporter Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, integrity and accountability, declaring that moral values...
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Atiku Abubakar’s Cognitive Dissonance, By Sunday Dare
By Sunday Dare For a man who once occupied the office of Vice President under a constitutional democracy, Atiku Abubakar’s persistent inability—or refusal—to distinguish between democratic governance and military dictatorship is no longer...
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Ondo @ 50: Read full text of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s speech at World Press Conference
BEING THE TEXT OF THE WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ONDO STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY DR. LUCKY ORIMISAN AIYEDATIWA ON THE GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF ONDO STATE HELD AT...
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