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Breaking: Court Orders Release of Musical Instruments, Others Seized During Makoko Anti-demolition Protest

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Photo: Femi Falana, SAN By: Mandy Park The Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the release musical instruments and other items seized by the police during the January 28, 2026 anti-demolition rally at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Magistrate I. O. Alaka gave the order in a ruling on an application by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mr Femi Falana, on behalf of his clients Mr. Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Mr. Dele Frank. Activists Soweto and Frank are alleged by the police to have committed public…

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Sanwo-Olu congratulates, elder statesman and leader, Reuben Fasoranti at 100

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Photo: Pa Reuben Fasoranti By: Mandy Park Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, describing him as a courageous patriot and one of the most respected surviving disciples of late nationalist, Obafemi Awolowo. Pa Fasoranti, who clocks 100 on Monday, May 11, has remained a prominent voice in the advocacy for true federalism, good governance, justice and the protection of Yoruba interests through his leadership of Afenifere. Sanwo-Olu, who also…

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My Reflections at Late Rev. Anthony Kerimu Inaboya’s Glorious Homecall

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Photo: Late Rev. Anthony Kerimu Inaboya By Daniel Kanu I joined a solemn procession recently, precisely on Saturday, May 2, 2026, to lay one of God’s generals, Rev. Anthony Kerimu Inaboya, to rest after the burial service. It was a quiet and reflective journey—one that spoke loudly about the fragile nature of human existence. Filled with hymns, prayers, and moments of deep reflection, the occasion delivered a powerful Christian truth: the vanity of life. Life on earth is temporary, but eternity is real. Standing at the graveside during the interment,…

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NDC Convention: “Time to Rescue Nigeria Has Come” – Obi. Zoning to the South is good for National Healing – Kwankwaso

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Frontline Presidential Aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has said the time to rescue Nigeria has come, and all hands must be on deck to achieve this in 2027. Addressing delegates at the first National Convention of his party, the NDC, in Abuja on Saturday, the former Anambra State governor said, “Our choice as a people is therefore clear: whether to surrender to despair and national decline, or to summon the courage to rescue our country and rebuild it…

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Abuja-based constituents rally support for Gov Otu, Rep Akiba, Reaffirms continuity ahead of 2027

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Photo: Rep Akiba and Gov Otu By: Mandy Park In a strong display of renewed solidarity, sons and daughters of Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency resident in Abuja, under the banner of the Bassey Otu/Bassey Akiba Continuity Movement 2027, paid a courtesy visit to the Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey Akiba, to reaffirm their unwavering support for the re-election of His Excellency, Governor Bassey Otu, and Rep. Bassey Akiba. The delegation stated that they have closely followed the transformative governance strides of Governor Bassey Otu across Cross River…

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LDCMO Football Tournament aims to promote brotherhood, says Sunday Otori, Organising Committee Chairman

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By: Ezekiel Umah The Chairman of the Organising Committee of the 2026 Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organization (LDCMO) Football Tournament, Brother Sunday Otori, JP, has called on participating teams to see the competition as a means of fostering unity, friendship, and brotherhood. Brother Otori made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, as the tournament is billed to commence on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with an opening ceremony scheduled to take place at Super Tech FC Arena, ACO Estate Bridge, Airport Road, Abuja. The statement reads: “Dear…

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Senator Tutare, Hon Muhammad, eulogize Abatemi-Usman at 55

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Photo Senator Abatemi Usman By: Mandy Park Former member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Distinguished Senator Abubakar Umar Tutare, and erstwhile Minority Leader of Niger State House of Assembly, Hon. Nurudeen Umar Muhammad, have extolled Distinguished Senator Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman as he clocked 55 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Senator Tutare and Hon Muhammad, in separate interviews at the Abuja residence of the former parliamentarian representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, spoke glowingly about Senator Abatemi-Usman, describing him as an amiable personality.…

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Chief Olayinka Segelu hails Senator Abatemi-Usman at 55

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Photo: Senator Abatemi-Usman By: Nkechi Njoku A Germany-based Nigeria-born businessman, politician and ICT consultant, Chief Olayinka Segelu Akintola Oladimeji, has sent his felicitations to Distinguished Senator Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman on the occasion of his 55th birthday. The Aare Akinrogun of Igbo Elerinland and Environs, Chairman/CEO of YSEG Hotels and Suites in Ibadan and an erstwhile aide of the Senator, described his former boss as an independent politician and quintessential leader who made significant impact on the lives his constituents during his sojourn in the Senate between 2011 and 2015. He noted…

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Carter Efe Laments Unpaid N50m Prize After Defeating Portable in Celebrity Boxing Bout

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Photo: Carter Efe Mandy Park Nigerian comedian and online streamer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has raised concerns over the non-payment of his N50 million prize following his victory in a celebrity boxing match. Carter Efe, who defeated controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable, in the bout held on Friday, claimed he is yet to receive the promised reward from the event organisers. In a video circulating on his verified social media platforms, the comedian expressed frustration over the delay, noting that he risked…

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Anambra to Host Green Enterprise, Circular Economy Festival on World Environment Day 2026

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By: Mandy Park Anambra State is set to host its maiden Green Enterprise and Circular Economy Festival on June 5, 2026, in commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, in a move aimed at transforming waste into economic opportunities and promoting sustainable development. The one-day event, organised by SWEEP Foundation NG in partnership with the Anambra State Government and the Anambra Waste Recyclers Association, is expected to attract over 500 participants, including policymakers, investors, environmental experts, entrepreneurs, and development partners. With Anambra generating more than 2,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste…

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