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Osun 2026: Beyond the Dance, a Return to Omoluabi Essence

In Africa, especially Nigeria, populist representation is mostly a sophisticated illusion. In this political sphere, leaders invoke 'the people' not to genuinely transfer power or wealth to them, but as a rhetorical shield to consolidate their own power.

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Mixed reactions trail Daniel Bwala's grilling by Al Jazeera's Mehdi Hasan - The Nation Newspaper

The grilling of Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, on Al Jazeera's "Head to Head" programme anchored by Mehdi Hasan has elicited a flurry of reactions. In the 49-minute and 30-second episode examining Tinubu's

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Electoral Act 2026: Matters arising - The Nation Newspaper

On 18 February, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electoral Act, 2026 into law as a guide to various aspects of the 2027 general elections. Section 60(3) of the Act has been particularly controversial. Specifically, Section 60(3) states: "The

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Ojukwu: Bridging Gender Gap Will Boost National Development, GDP

In commemoration of International Women's Day (IWD) 2026, corporate lawyer and sustainability advocate Onyinye Ojukwu speaks on the role of women in nation-building and the challenges women face in the corporate world, while calling for gender equality. K

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WACOL Boss, Prof. Ezeilo, Decries Difficulties Women Face Seeking Justice In Nigeria | African Examiner

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - As Nigerian women joins Their counterparts globally to mark the 2026 International Women's day (IWD) celebration, foremost gender inclined Non governmental organization, Women's Aid Collective WACOL, has decried difficulties being enc

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FG, State Governments And Dividends Of Democracy

Almost from the moment he was sworn in, President Bola Tinubu has consistently called on state governors to spend the increased allocation they now receive from the Federation Account to deliver more tangible dividends of democracy to the citizens of thei

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Honourables versus dishonourable, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

The video was hard to watch. There was a woman who had been battered so badly, both eyes were shut and there were several multi-coloured bruises all over her face. There were voices in the background, with a woman narrating what had happened to the injure

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Governor Sanwo-Olu versus enemies of progress, by Dele Sobowale

"It is the part of a king [or Governor] to do good for his subjects and be maligned for it" - Alexander the Great, VBQ p 113. Since the demolition of Makoko began, after several notices were given to the squatters and illegal occupants of the land by Lag

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Cycling Federation debunks Ukpeseraye's cry of neglect, by Patrick Omorodion

On Thursday, I represented the President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Engr. Giadomenico Massari at a Press Conference to debunk the falsehood being peddled by the country's star cyclist and Olympian, Ese Ukpeseraye. I bring the CFN's position on

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Relief as Tanzania club clears Obasogie of match-fixing

Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has expressed relief and gratitude after his Tanzanian club, Singida Black Stars, cleared him of match-fixing allegations following an internal investigation, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The club had suspended Obasog