Author: Wasiu Adekunle Adejumo
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$14.8m Refinery Funds: EFCC Declares Timipre Sylva Wanted Over Alleged Diversion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257 belonging to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). According to the EFCC, the funds were part of NCDMB’s investment in…
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America Records: 13 African Leaders Labelled as Dictators
Are These African Leaders Really Dictators? A Review of the U.S. Classifications and Historical Context. For decades, several African leaders have been labelled as dictators by the United States through official statements, human-rights reports, sanctions documentation and international policy analyses. These classifications, rooted in allegations of authoritarian rule, rights violations, corruption, and political repression, continue…
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UK-Based Nigerian Woman Given 60 Days to Leave After Husband Withdraws Sponsorship
A UK-based Nigerian woman has issued a public plea for help after her husband allegedly revoked her Certificate of Sponsorship (COS), leaving her with only 60 days to secure new sponsorship or face deportation from the United Kingdom. In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuckErics, the woman revealed that she received…
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Ekiti 2026: PDP Picks Oluyede as Guber Candidate, APC Fires Back
Dr. Wole Oluyede has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State following a closely contested primary election held between Saturday and the early hours of Sunday in Ado-Ekiti. Oluyede polled 279 votes, defeating Funso Ayeni, who scored 239 votes and Funmilayo Ogun, who secured 17 votes. Announcing the…
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Gov Abiodun Congratulates Soludo on Re-Election, Hails Anambra People’s Confidence in APGA Leader
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his re-election, describing the victory as a clear affirmation of the people’s confidence in his leadership. Prof. Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), won the Anambra governorship…
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Nigerian Muslim Group Calls for Religious Freedom and Rule of Law
League of Indigenous Yoruba Muslims for Religious Unity has expressed grave concern over the persistent killings and violent unrest in Benue State and other parts of Nigeria, calling on all Nigerians to embrace peace, religious freedom and national cohesion. In a statement made available to Premier World News, the President of the League, Sheikh Morufudeen…
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Legal Drama in Egba Kingdom: Traditional Chiefs Battle in Orile-Ilawo
The Olu of Orile-Ilawo, Oba (Prof.) Alexander Olusegun MacGregor, has firmly dismissed recent calls for collective action against him, describing the statements as “tissues of lies” and a contemptuous campaign rooted in falsehoods and blackmail. The monarch’s rebuttal follows a statement issued by one Oluwaseun David Ogunsanya, who reportedly made unverified claims about the Oba and called…
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FG Begins Construction of Six Cancer Centres of Excellence Nationwide – Minister Salako Speaks
Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in cancer cases across Nigeria and has unveiled a robust national strategy to tackle the scourge through nuclear medicine deployment and early detection technologies. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop organized by the National Nuclear Medicine Technical Working Group in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Minister of…
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Nigeria’s Sports Sector Faces Critical Crossroads: A Call for National Reform – Monday Ozoya
Executive Summary: The persistent underdevelopment of Nigeria’s sports sector is a multifaceted challenge rooted in systemic issues: limited grassroots participation, chronic underinvestment, shortages in skilled professionals, and weak governance. These interrelated constraints suppress Nigeria’s athletic potential, economic opportunity and international competitiveness. This paper proposes a holistic framework of reforms across education, financing, capacity building and…
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Police Brutality Sparks Outcry After Lagos Officer Allegedly Stabs Man With Broken Bottle
A disturbing case of alleged police brutality has emerged from the Idimu area of Lagos State, where a police officer identified as Bamidele Ojo, reportedly attached to the Zone 2 Police Command, is accused of violently assaulting and stabbing an innocent civilian, Mr. Michael Ekundayo, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. According to multiple eyewitnesses, the…
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