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Month: July 2026

Mediocres more likely to succeed than professionals in Nigeria – Deyemi Okanlawon

Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Deyemi Okanlawon has claimed that mediocres are more likely to succeed than professionals in Nigeria.  Speaking in a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, Okanlawon described Nigeria as a society where mediocrity thrive at the expense of excellence.  He warned that it is risky to be “too professional” in Nigeria,…

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2027: Oyo APC guber candidate Alli unveils Adedeji as running mate

Gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli has unveiled Mr Adesoji Adedeji as his Deputy ahead of the 2027 general elections.  DAILY POST reports that Adedeji is the younger brother of the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Dr Zacheus Adedeji.  Alli is a native of Ibadan while…

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ASUU to shut down LASU, LASUSTEC, LASUED over non-implementation of agreement

By Adesina Wahab The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said it will picket and shut down Lagos State-owned universities over the refusal of the state government, the owner of the institution, to implement the FGN-ASUU 2025 Agreement. The affected institutions are the Lagos State University, LASU, the Lagos State University of Science and…

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‘Adire not yet approved to replace NYSC Khaki’ – Youth minister clarifies

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has clarified that the Federal Government has not approved Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying his earlier remarks on the subject were misunderstood. The clarification followed media reports suggesting that the minister had announced the replacement of the NYSC’s…

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ADC judgment is victory for democracy, justice — David Mark

By Luminous Jannamike National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, says the court judgment affirming his leadership of the party is a victory for democracy and justice, arguing that the ruling reinforces Nigeria’s constitutional order beyond the party itself. The ruling may have settled the dispute over the ADC’s leadership, but…

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Hundreds of APC members defect to ADC in Sokoto over hardship, insecurity

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Hundreds of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Samo Village, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on Wednesday defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing worsening economic hardship, insecurity and declining public confidence in the ruling party. The mass defection took place at the ADC State Secretariat…

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PTA rejects planned privatisation of Unity Colleges, urges FG to suspend move

By Adesina Wahab The Zonal Chairmen of the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) of Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria have rejected plans by the Federal Government to privatise or concession the nation’s Unity Schools, describing the proposal as a threat to affordable quality education, national integration and the future of millions of Nigerian children. In a statement…

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Top 10 fastest smartphone processors in 2026

The smartphone chipset race has reached new heights in 2026, with Qualcomm, MediaTek, Apple, and Samsung unveiling processors that deliver desktop-level performance, advanced AI capabilities, and improved gaming experiences. Whether you’re buying a flagship phone for gaming, content creation, multitasking, or photography, the processor remains the most important component determining overall speed and efficiency. Below…

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Minister, Ojukwu receives five Nigerian returnees from Cote D’Voire prison

Five young Nigerians who were detained in MACA Prison, Abidjan, Cote D’ Voire since August last year, and recently rescued by the Federal Government have returned to the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and was contained in a statement signed by Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication…

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Osun Guber: INEC receives eighty per cent election materials

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that it has received 80 per cent of the non-sensitive materials required for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for 15 August. The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, disclosed this during a news conference held at the commission’s headquarters in Osogbo. Babalola said the Commission was…

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