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LIFE CHALLENGES[1]

June 22, 2026

By Toyin Falola Life is a rolling wheel with all of us holding to each side that faces us. It is transient, unstable, and unpredictable. It is a

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,

Ekiti: Passengers besiege motor parks ahead of Saturday’s election

June 19, 2026

Several passengers on Friday besieged the motor park in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, to travel to their various communities ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. According to

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

Government raises task force on Ebola

June 19, 2026

The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to sustaining the country’s current zero-case status for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while positioning the country to play a leading role among

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

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