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In July 2020, I watched the Nigerian state machinery turn against its own chief corruption hunter. Ibrahim Magu, then acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, was arrested, detained and suspended from office and forced to answer before a presidential investigative commission chaired by Justice Ayo Salami, retired president of the Court of Appeal. I know the events …

Post views: 10 By Ohis Asein Team Nigeria athletes preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Aberdeen, Scotland, have received their full camp allowance, with sprint sensation Favor Ashe praising the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its outstanding welfare package. Speaking from the team’s training ground, Ashe, fondly called “Nigeria’s nightmare” by athletics fans for his explosive speed on …

The leadership of the four major socio-cultural youth associations in Ogun State have formed a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that political actors seeking the support of youths must present concrete policies that address youth development and inclusion. Operating under the banner of RIYE G4 Youth Leadership of Ogun State, the leaders said they resolved to …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Minister of Works, David Umahi, spoke to the press on Thursday about the death of Miss Mary Habila at her home, describing her “like a daughter”, and her parents, “a friend of the family”. According to Umahi, the deceased had a medical condition that made him spend $2 million in a Turkish hospital in Nigeria …

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that season 11 of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show will premiere on July 26, with the winner expected to take home a record first prize of ₦160 million. The organizers made this known in a statement on Thursday. According to MultiChoice, the grand prize of $160 million includes a cash sum of ₦100 million …

Post views: 13 Nigerian centre-back Victor Collins, has ended his spell with Tanzanian Premier League side Singida Black Stars, after having his contract terminated due to months of unpaid wages. The Enugu-born defender has returned to Singida after completing a loan spell with Tanzanian club Mtibwa Sugar SC. He has now terminated his contract with his parent club by …

Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria possesses enormous natural and economic resources and should not be grappling with widespread poverty, urging greater investment in agriculture and the marine economy to unlock the country’s wealth. Shettima made this assertion on Wednesday while delivering the keynote address at the Agriculture, Development and Investment Summit in Abuja. The Vice President said Nigeria’s vast …

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed that two persons have been killed in separate violent clashes in Egbatedo and Owode-Igbona areas of Osogbo. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on Thursday, said the incidents occurred on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Ojelabi said one person died in the clash in Egbatedo, while four others were injured and …

Post views: 93 Most programs stop at behavior.Let’s start with faith. Our approach is not based on slogans. Don’t “Say No”. Not talk shows. AND:1. WELL STRUCTURED – Clear steps, clear curriculum, clear responsibilities2. DATA DRIVEN – Pre, during and post evaluations. We measure what changes3. EVIDENCE BASED – Rooted in psychological science *SEL …

Fawaz Adebisi Former Ogun State governorship aspirant and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has declared an all-out political battle against Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, accusing him of betrayal, dishonesty and lack of integrity. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Obasanjo said …