By Wale Edun In this role, I often feel a mix of emotions: deep pride in our national journey, regret over the opportunities we failed to seize, and confidence in our direction of travel...
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US revokes visa of Nobel Laureate Soyinka
By Duchess Ifeoluwa Nigeria’s Nobel Prize-winning writer and political activist, Wole Soyinka, says the United States has revoked his non-immigrant visa, effectively barring him from entry. The 91-year-old made the announcement at a press...
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Tinubu congratulates Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, pledges stronger bilateral ties
By Duchess Ifeoluwa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, following her historic emergence as the first woman to lead the Asian nation. In a personally signed letter...
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Tinubu lauded for major diplomatic wins as Nigeria secures top roles in Global Gas Forum
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Nigeria has recorded a significant boost to its international energy diplomacy following major victories at the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held in Doha, Qatar. In...
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Tinubu hails Nigeria’s removal from FATF Grey List
By Our Reporter President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing the development as a major boost to the nation’s global financial...
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Aiyedatiwa courts British Investors, showcases Ondo’s untapped wealth
...UK pledges $40m cocoa investment, eyes deeper economic partnership By Adegbaju Temitope Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on British investors to take advantage of the state’s vast natural and economic resources,...
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President Tinubu pays tribute to late Dr Christopher Kolade
I received with profound sadness the news of the passing of the inimitable Dr Christopher Kolade, a broadcaster and boardroom guru who is one of Nigeria’s intellectual treasures. Dr Kolade, 92, was...
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Prof Amupitan becomes new INEC Chairman
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the completion of...
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Christopher Kolade dies at 93
Former Nigerian High Commissioner to Britain, Dr. Christopher Kolade, is dead The nonagenarian was a teacher, perfectionist, orator, broadcaster, diplomat, cleric and boardroom guru. A family source said he died peacefully in his sleep...
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Finnish Court jails Simon Ekpa six years for terrorism offences
The Päijät-Häme District Court on Monday sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes and other offences, according to official court documents seen by BBC News Pidgin on Monday....
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