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Osun 2026: Ballot paper or gun battle

By OKE  MICHAEL  Democracy should never become a battle of violence, intimidation, and fear. It is universally acknowledged that democracy means “government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” The ballot is at the core of democracy, as it is the peaceful method used by people to express themselves on who should rule…

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Fake independence: So, Tinubu can tell EFCC what to do! By Olu Fasan

Some Nigerians commit the delusional sin of believing that once a state institution has the word “independent” prefixed to its name, it is, indeed, independent. They believe that critical state agencies created by statute or the Constitution to ensure security and law and order, to guarantee justice and rule of law, to safeguard electoral integrity and…

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Malawi to face Cameroon in WAFCON final

Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday. Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and her sister Temwa adding another goal. Cameroon, meanwhile, edged hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a goalless draw. Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was the hero…

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Preseason: Arsenal held by Como in final friendly

Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw with Como in their final pre-season friendly on Wednesday night. The Premier League champions opened the scoring in the first half, after Myles Lewis-Skelly pounced on a loose pass. However, the Gunners were pegged back before the half-time break. Como equalized after Martin Baturina danced into the area and…

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Transfer: Chelsea set Friday deadline for Man City to complete Enzo Fernandez deal

Chelsea have told Manchester City they have a deadline of 5pm this Friday, to make an offer for Enzo Fernandez. City are interested in the Argentina international, who has a strong relationship with Enzo Maresca from their time at Stamford Bridge. Having replaced Pep Guardiola at the Etihad, Maresca is eyeing a move for Fernandez….

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Social Media, much more than fines, by Okoh Aihe

The hefty fine of $940m placed on Meta in New Mexico has retained Social Media in the centre of unwanted discourse and concerned efforts by jurisdictional authorities to deal with a menace that threatens today as well as the future of nations since the young ones are mostly affected in a world that seems to be…

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A fight to the finish in Osun, by Rotimi Fasan

In concluding my piece here two weeks ago on the Osun State governorship election that is scheduled to hold on Saturday this week, I had suggested that Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke had successfully skirted around the political landmine represented by the federal might that could have been deployed against him to threaten his chances in…

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International law, international community, the West and the rest of us (I), by Usman Sarki

International law, otherwise known in its older and nobler description as the law of nations, is often presented as the great civilising compact of mankind. It is spoken of as though it were a sacred moral canopy beneath which all nations, large and small, powerful and weak, rich and poor, are equally sheltered. Its language…

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What’s FG’s business with Almajiri “education”? By Ochereome Nnanna

A couple of weeks ago, a friend from Abuja sent me an article on the armed atrocities of the various Northern-bred jihadist groups, especially Fulani terrorists masquerading as herdsmen. We got talking about it, and he said, by the grace of God, a good leader would come “fix” Nigeria. I laughed at him and told him,…

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Stop Fulani ethnic militia or break up Nigeria

By MICHAEL OWHOKO For how long shall the rest of the country look on while Fulani ethnic militia trouble the peace of Nigeria? Why are Fulani terror groups spreading fear, causing pain and inflicting psychological trauma on Nigerians through deliberate, calculated and organised acts of kidnapping, torture, rape and killing? What exactly do they want, and…

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