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Why men ought to be more concerned about their health!

By Bunmi Sofola Looks as if Nigerian men are paying the price for neglecting their health, with more men dying prematurely every year.  But common male health problems can be detected and treated earlier (if not prevented) with better awareness and regular check-ups.  Listed are some of the health issues highlighted by experts and how…

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ELECTIONS: Nigeria is still pursuing shadows, by Tonnie Iredia

In less than 4 months from now, Nigeria will hold its 2027 general elections; yet, not many would believe the assurances by the electoral body that the process will be free and fair.  No one can blame the doubting Thomases because the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is notorious for not keeping its word. Just…

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Turkey: Osimhen missing as Salah-inspired Trabzonspor thrash Galatasaray 4-0

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, failed to make a return from injury as they lost 4-0 to Trabzonspor on Saturday. Osimhen trained separately from the rest of this team this week, raising hopes that he could feature in the fixture. It was another African superstar, Mohamed Salah, who stamped his authority in the game. Salah opened the…

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Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, SpaceXAI sued over AI slowdown deal

Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceXAI are named in a new suit that alleges the companies entered into an illegal agreement to slow their individual AI development. Filed on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the lawsuit says the tech giants violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate abating efforts….

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EPL: Chelsea’s title hopes suffer huge blow after 3-0 defeat to Brentford

Chelsea’s hopes of competing for the Premier League title this season took a huge blow on Friday night after they were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford. The Blues dominated the opening 45 minutes of the match, but failed to break down the hosts and get goals. It was the Bees who took the lead after the…

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Alleged Mambilla $500,000 bribe: ‘Diverter-in-Chief’ — Presidency brands Atiku

The Presidency has branded the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, ‘Diverter-in-Chief’ for dodging journalists’ questions on the alleged $500,000 Mambilla project bribe. In a statement by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, the Presidency said Atiku is taking Nigerians for buffoons. It…

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Houthis and Saudis: When the weak strike back, by Owei Lakemfa

Ears across the globe have been virtually blocked since September 14, 2026, with news of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including its fuel pipeline and military infrastructure. The news outlets are jammed with stories of alleged Houthi aggression. These one-sided stories, some of which I will try to debunk here, portray Saudi Arabia as the…

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My farewell to dear Orlando, by Donu Kogbara

Orlando Modesti was born on 4th May 1944 in Argentina, to Raquel and Belmo Modesti. He studied architecture at the Universidad Nacional de Rosario, then left his country with high hopes in his heart, to seek global work experience, multinational friends and adventure. He fulfilled his dream. He worked in Rome, then in London for…

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When the state turns the law against dissent under Tinubu’s watch

By KOLAWOLE OLANIYAN  It is happening again. Under President Bola Tinubu, Nigerians are facing an increasingly repressive political and legal environment. Like the Muhammadu Buhari government before it, the Tinubu administration is making an utter mockery of Nigeria’s constitutional and international obligations to respect human rights and uphold the rule of law. There is something…

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What shall we do about South Africa? By Azu Ishiekwene

If South Africa needed any serious signal that the mobs roaming the streets of its cities and townships in search of immigrants were a disgrace, the FIFA World Cup in June 2026 provided a large screen. But the country is not looking. Or it is looking but cannot see. In the last three years, according…

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