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Wednesday, 19th February, 2025

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Breaking: Edwin Clark Dies at 97 16 hours ago

Amid Mounting Opposition, Matawalle Affirms North’s Support for Tinubu 2 days ago

Court Dismisses Christian and Shyngle Wigwe’s Application to Appoint Interim Administrators/Guardians in Herbert Wigwe’s Estate 2 days ago

NUPRC: Nigeria Winning War against Illegal Bunkering, Oil Theft Reduced to 5,000 Bpd 2 days ago

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CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh Assumes Office as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command

Unravelling the Lake Chad Conundrum

ITTF Africa Reconstitutes Commissions to Drive New Agenda

Ogun Sports Commissioner Emphasises Importance of Sports at Remo School 60th Founders’ Day

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CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh Assumes Office as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command

Chiemelie Ezeobi The Lagos State Police Command has welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, who officially assumed office as the 41st Commissioner of Police in the

Unravelling the Lake Chad Conundrum

ITTF Africa Reconstitutes Commissions to Drive New Agenda

Ogun Sports Commissioner Emphasises Importance of Sports at Remo School 60th Founders’ Day

NFF, Carloha to Sign Partnership Agreement Today

Aisha Falode Appointed Communications Adviser on Niger Delta Sports Festival

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ITTF Africa Reconstitutes Commissions to Drive New Agenda

NIGERIA SECURITY IN ICU?

TACKLING TRANS-BORDER DRUG TRAFFICKING

EVERYTHING IS GOING UP—EXCEPT OUR HOPES

ODE-IRELE AND MISSIONARY EDUCATION

Ibori Mourns Edwin Clark, Says His Death Leaves Profound Void

FRC Seeks Increased Revenue Allocation to States, Fiscal Sustainability at All Levels

Tinubu Unveils National Green House Gases Emission Programme

Ex- Kwara Gov, Banu Not Signatories to SUBEB Funds

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Mutual Benefit Assurance Paid N34.54bn Claims in 2024

NAICOM, UNDP, Others to Promote Insurance Literacy, Consumer Protection

Appeal Court Sets Aside Directive on Bastanchury Power Solutions’ AGM, Imposes N500,000 Fine

NGO Donates N36.7m to Six Charities Across Nigeria

UBA Spreads Valentine Cheer with Gifts,Discounts for Customers

Enforcing Third Party Motor Insurance

FIRS Engages Large Taxpayers on e-Invoicing for Enhanced Tax Administration

Building Collapse: SON Calls for Law to Punish Culprits, National Building Code

Zakary A. Toyin: Real Estate Isn’t Just About Buildings, It’s About Creating Legacies, Security and Value for Generations

politics

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Makinde: Delivering Democracy Dividends Via Infrastructural Development

A Sardauna’s Path in Kwara

Fayemi’s Growing Leadership Strength at 60

Olukoyede’s Record- Breaking Strides in EFCC & Olu Fasan’s Errors of Analysis.

TURNING THE TIDE IN EDO

The Proposed State Creation Jamboree

Rethinking Academics’ Role in Electoral Process

What are Governors Doing in Abuja?

Is Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Trouble?

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CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh Assumes Office as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command

Unravelling the Lake Chad Conundrum

Zara Abubakar crowned Miss Property Tourism 2025

Expert, Babatunji Adegoke highlights the role of AI and Sustainability in Construction

Transforming Cross-Regional Trade through the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit

A REGION IN AWE OF DISTRACTIONS

NIGERIA MUST BE FIRM AGAINST THE‘TIGRANS’

PERFECTIONISM VS. PROGRESS: A LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE

Activities for the Burial of Boardroom Titan, Bode Emanuel Begin in Lagos

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Towards Ending Maternal Mortality: FG’s Healthcare Initiative

Hazie Masters Club: Blending Investment, Charity, and Camaraderie to Redefine Social Clubs in Nigeria

Tracking Sick, Small Newborn and Zero Dose to End Preventable Deaths in Children in Cross River

How the Uma Ukpai Eye Centre has Served as a Beacon of Hope in Rural Nigeria

Vitafoam Reiterates Commitment to Mother, Childcare

FUTHLafia Psychiatrist Links Suicide to Caffeinated Drinks

University Don Wants Urgent Policy to Address Climate-Related Health Challenges

Katsina Dialysis Centre, A Hub for Medical Tourism in Nigeria

Abia Undertakes Health Insurance Policy to Cover Sickle Cell Warriors

sport

Ogun Sports Commissioner Emphasises Importance of Sports at Remo School 60th Founders’ Day

NFF, Carloha to Sign Partnership Agreement Today

Aisha Falode Appointed Communications Adviser on Niger Delta Sports Festival

Will City’s New Recruits Offer Guardiola a Lifeline Tonight in Madrid

Lookman’s Efforts Not Enough for Atalanta, Brugge Progress to Knockout

Osimhen Fires Brace Ahead Crucial Europa Tie Thursday

Abuja Rubicon Wins Majekodunmi Crown, Independence Cup

NPFL: Referee Involved in Questionable Penalties Suspended Indefinitely

Nigeria’s Exploits at African Badminton Championship in Cameroon Excites NSC Chiefs

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Gov. Eno’s Student Bursary: Boost Towards Educational Advancement

Michael Dosunmu: Why We Need to Fix Nigeria’s Primary Education

50% Tariff Hike: NLC Threatens March 1 Shut-down of Telecom Firms’ Operations

£3.5m Centre Inaugurated to Tackle Africa’s Energy, E-Waste Challenges

SpIN Set to Crown First National Champion

Gbile Akanni Inspires Caleb Varsity Graduates to Harness Potential, Overcome Setbacks

British Council: Creating Educational Atmosphere for Improved Quality, Sustainability in Africa

YABATECH Rector Urges Students to Pursue Skill-based Courses for Sustainable Future

Invest in Digital Technological Innovations, Group Tells FG

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Ayo Adebanjo and Alaperu Basibo: In Requiem

Is Regional Development Commissions the New Deal?

A Nigeria with 67 states

Notes on the 2025 Budget Process

2027: Thoughts on Opposition Machinations

Tinubu and His Many Opponents

Remaking of Security in Enugu State

2Baba, Annie, Social Media Police and the Rest of Us

Thoughts on Fitch Ratings

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For the Attention of the IGP

Round Peg and Round Hole Diplomacy: The Return of Professor Bolaji Akinyemi to NIIA

An Open Letter to Donald Trump

When Manners Go Into Exile

Bankrupting Nigerians With Tariff Hikes

Scenarios of ECOWAS-AES Relationships: Nigeria’s Strategic Autonomy as a Major Dynamic

GHL vs FBN: Two Sides of a Ruling

US Presidents, Birth-right Citizenship, and Nigerian Professionals: The Relevance of Strategic Autonomy

NIGERIA’S PARTNERSHIP WITH BRICS

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