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By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Nigeria’s journalism community has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran journalist and former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Mr. Dotun Oladipo, who reportedly died suddenly in Lagos on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was 56. The announcement of his death was made by the President of GOCOP, Danlami Nmodu, mni, through the guild’s WhatsApp platform on Tuesday night. Nmodu described the development as a deeply painful loss, announcing that Oladipo, who served as an emeritus president of the organisation, had passed away. The death of Oladipo has sparked grief…

By Tola Balogun Peter Obi has finally made one thing clear: he supports the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Obi said, “I subscribe and maintain that you need to remove subsidy. Mismanagement of the proceeds shouldn’t be the reason for not removing it.” He argued, however, that the resources released by subsidy removal have been mismanaged and that Nigerians should have been given alternative benefits from the money recovered. That position deserves commendation insofar as it represents an acceptance of the fundamental economic…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar in the parallel foreign exchange market on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with the dollar trading at about N1,390 for buying and N1,400 for selling across major Bureau De Change (BDC) markets. Information gathered from BDC operators showed that dealers were purchasing one US dollar from customers for approximately N1,390, while those seeking to buy the currency were paying around N1,400. The relatively narrow gap between the buying and selling rates points to continued stability in the parallel market, even as demand for foreign exchange remains…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the Men’s Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Players’ Player of the Year following an outstanding campaign for the Red Devils. The Portuguese midfielder received the prestigious honour during the PFA Awards ceremony held on Tuesday at The Opera House on Quay Street, beating five other leading Premier League players to the individual prize. Fernandes, 31, was shortlisted alongside Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, Declan Rice, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes and Rayan Cherki. The award represents another major recognition for Fernandes, who has enjoyed one of…

By Peter Omopo Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães have been named in the 2026 Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Premier League Team of the Year following outstanding performances during the 2025/26 campaign. The 11-man selection, voted for by fellow professional footballers, was unveiled at the 2026 PFA Awards on Tuesday, with Arsenal and Manchester City providing the largest number of players in the prestigious team. Haaland secured his place in the forward line after another prolific campaign in front of goal. The Norwegian scored 27 Premier League goals to finish as the league’s Golden Boot winner.…

By Peter Omopo The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has inaugurated a Central Working Committee to coordinate activities for the maiden Oyo Empire Day Celebration scheduled for December 17 in Oyo town. The monarch inaugurated the committee on Tuesday and charged its members to approach the assignment with integrity, unity and commitment, stressing the need to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. Oba Owoade said the Oyo Empire occupied a significant position in the history of Yorubaland, West Africa and the wider African continent, citing its sophisticated political institutions,…

By Bimbo Esho Another unmistakable voice has fallen silent. Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters country music has ever produced, has died at the age of 80. And for me, her passing is not simply the death of a music icon. It is the fading of a voice that has lived somewhere in the soundtrack of my childhood for as long as I can remember. My love for Dolly Parton’s music began at home. My father was the one who introduced me to her songs, and somehow, those songs stayed with me.They were not just songs. They were stories.…

By Peter Omopo Legendary American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, ending a remarkable career that spanned nearly six decades and established her as one of the most influential figures in country music and American popular culture. Parton’s death was announced on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a video shared with the public. Seaver described the moment as one of profound sadness but said the family was also filled with pride over the life and legacy of the country music icon. According to Seaver, Parton had spent…

By Peter Omopo The organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have expressed confidence that Nigerian football will recover from its recent setbacks on the international stage. President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Dr Shina Philips, gave the assurance in Abuja on Monday, saying Nigeria still possesses the talent and quality players required to restore the country’s fortunes. Philips said the performance of Nigerian players competing in leagues across Europe, America, Africa and other parts of the world remained a source of optimism despite the recent struggles of the national teams. “We have absolute confidence in our footballers who are doing…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have departed the country for Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, with the team aiming to win the competition for the first time. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department confirmed on Monday that the squad had completed its final phase of preparations in Abuja before travelling to Poland. The Falconets booked their place at the tournament after an impressive qualifying campaign that saw them overcome Rwanda, Senegal and Malawi. Nigeria defeated Rwanda 5–0 on aggregate, overcame Senegal 3–1 on aggregate and edged Malawi 3–2 on…