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Mourning the passing of imam Tijani Olubodun Shehu Gbajabiamila

July 21, 2026

By Bola Ahmed Tinubu As I reflect on the life of Sheikh Imam Tijani Olubodun Shehu Gbajabiamila, who passed on recently, I have fond memories of

LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 7: When the Road Is Thirsty

July 21, 2026

By Toyin Falola The Road Has Eaten Another Name At dawn, the road opened its black mouth and swallowed a family. It did not chew. It did not ask

THE WORLD CUP THAT ATE THE WORLD

July 20, 2026

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, The Bizarre… and the VAR By Jude Dike There are World Cups. Then there are World Cups that leave future historians

Ifako-Ijaiye residents decry lack of water, kick against water meters

July 20, 2026

Residents of Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos have kicked against the plan by the Lagos State Government to introduce meter billings in the area for water consumption. Speaking during a Water

Alia reiterates determination to serve

July 20, 2026

Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has said his administration remains undeterred, focused, and deeply committed to the service of the people in the state. This is contained in

NLNG celebrates Nnaji at 70, lauds science, innovation contributions

July 20, 2026

The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has celebrated Prof. Bart Nnaji at 70, recognising his over two decades of contributions to the governance, credibility and global reach of The Nigeria

Shakira, Burna Boy thrill fans at historic FIFA World Cup final show

July 20, 2026

Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy delivered a joint performance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup official song, “Dai Dai,” during the first-ever halftime show

Group congratulates Badejo-Okusanya

July 20, 2026

Women in Business and Politics has congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), on her election as President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), saying her emergence marks a milestone for women’s

Spanish nationals in Lagos celebrate team’s World Cup win

July 20, 2026

Some Spanish nationals in Nigeria on Monday celebrated their national team’s gritty 1-0 victory over Argentina at the finalof the 2026 FIFA World Cup played at the MetLife Stadium

EFCC arraigns Warri Refineries’ ex-MD over alleged money laundering

July 20, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jimoh Yisawu, former Managing Director, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, for money laundering. Yisawu, who was arraigned on eight-count

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