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Sweet Poison

June 22, 2026

Film review: By Olayinka Oyegbile What does a bottle of sugary drink have to do with literature and books? Quite a lot, actually. For many bibliophiles, reading is often

Again, Tinubu extends Adeniyi’s tenure as Customs Chief

June 19, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has granted a final six-month tenure extension to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. As Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi’s first tenure extension ought

Russia’s deputy foreign minister receives Nigeria’s new ambassador

June 19, 2026

Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Borisenko Evgenievich, on Thursday received in audience Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. Ms. Daria Senyushina, Communications Officer

Ibadan residents alter diets, cut spending amid gas price hike

June 19, 2026

Some Ibadan residents have expressed concern about the rising cooking gas cost, saying it strains household budgets and forces families to alter their diets and cooking methods. The residents,

Tinubu hails agencies for strengthening Nigeria’s fertiliser value chain

June 19, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) for their roles in strengthening Nigeria’s fertiliser value chain, improving

TOFAC 2026: Why I dedicated my book on African Identities to Prof Sati Umaru Fwatshak

June 19, 2026

By Toyin Falola I did not think twice about who to dedicate my book on African Identities to. No other name came to my mind other than that of

Makinde approves commencement of contributory pension scheme

June 18, 2026

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the immediate commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. The Chairman of the Oyo State Pensions Board, Mr

Security guard docked over alleged theft

June 18, 2026

A 47-year-old security guard, Shehu Alike, was on Thursday, arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Wuse, Abuja, over alleged theft of N215,200. Shehu, a resident of Keffi, Nassarawa, is

Ondo transiting from civil service economy to industrial power house, Commissioner declares

June 17, 2026

‎The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, has affirmed that the renewed commitment by President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to develop the Olokola

NBC unveils digital broadcasting platform initiative to expand access to information

June 17, 2026

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says its newly unveiled digital broadcasting platform will enhance access to information, stimulate investment and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. The Director-General, Mr Charles Ebuebu,

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