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OPINION: Rising impunity impacts Nigeria’s reputation

Nigeria’s international reputation is influenced not only by the population, economic potential, cultural influence and achievements of the Nigerian people around the world, but also by the strength of its institutions and by situations that arise when politically powerful individuals are accused of serious abuses. If the controversy continues to end without a clear resolution from the relevant institutions, then …

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EFCC, FBI move to investigate alleged diversion and mismanagement of USAID funds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have sought to deepen strategic collaboration, intelligence sharing, and operational synergy in investigating alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds provided by United States Government-supported programs. The decision was taken on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when Macus Maccain, Assistant FBI Law Enforcement Attaché, led a delegation on …

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Sasakawa Africa supports increased government funding for the extension of agricultural research in Nasarawa

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has called for greater public investment in agricultural research, extension and advisory services to accelerate the transformation of food systems and ensure innovations reach farmers. SAA Country Director in Nigeria, Dr Godwin Atser, represented by Nathaniel Otene, Technical Coordinator for Climate Change Resilience and Agri-Food System, made the appeal during his two-day working visit to …

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ENTER THE NEW BALOGUN OF THE OYO KINGDOM, BY FEMI ADESINA

It was the splendor of kings at the palace of the Alaafin in Oyo last Saturday as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, led a battery of traditional rulers from far and near to install a new Balogun (war leader, Captain) for the kingdom. Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, FCA, was an accomplished banker, indeed, former CEO of FirstBank Group. …

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PRP defends gubernatorial candidate, Buba, amid allegations of banditry

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has condemned what it described as “unwarranted attacks and accusations” against Bauchi State gubernatorial candidate, Senator Shehu Buba. The party in a statement on Friday evening by Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, its National Publicity Secretary stated that it was “resisting the temptation to comment on the increasing and damaging comments linking our governorship candidate with activities …

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Calgary councilor calls for provincial investigation into closed meeting after document leak – Calgary

The Calgary city councilor who admitted to leaking confidential preliminary budget documents is now launching a provincial investigation into the council’s use of closed meetings. Ward 14 counts. Landon Johnston has written to Alberta’s municipal affairs minister requesting a review of city councils’ use of closed meetings and confidentiality provisions, as well as amendments to the Municipal Government Act with …

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Farouk’s flight path: How reform is giving NAMA a new altitude

There is a difference between holding a public office and understanding what the office requires; between managing an institution and deliberately repositioning it for the needs of the future. Nigeria’s leadership space has seen both categories in abundance, and perhaps nowhere is the difference more significant than in an institution responsible for the safety of the country’s skies. This is …

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2027 polls: Group urges Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso to support Tinubu – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The Forum for Democratic Patriots (FDP) has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to shelve their presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections and support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group said the ongoing permutations among opposition leaders over …

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