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By Peter Omopo The Bubiade Royal Family of Ijebu-Ode has called for fairness and recognition of its customary rights in the ongoing process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The family said its lineage deserves the opportunity to produce the next monarch and urged authorities involved in the process to correct what it described as a long-standing imbalance within the royal lineage. Speaking at a briefing in Ijebu-Ode, the Olori-Ebi of the Bubiade Royal Family, Alhaji Olaide Yusuf Busura, said the appeal was aimed at addressing historical exclusion from the Awujale throne. Busura explained that the Bubiade lineage traces…

By Peter Omopo Finance ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations are set to discuss the possible release of strategic oil reserves as part of efforts to stabilise global energy markets affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis. A French government source disclosed that the option would be considered during a meeting scheduled for Monday afternoon in Paris. The Financial Times earlier reported that G7 finance ministers planned to deliberate on a coordinated release of strategic oil reserves through the International Energy Agency. According to the French finance ministry, the meeting will review recent developments in the Gulf region…

By Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye Am I a proud woman? I begin as a cheerful child chasing butterflies in her father’s compound, an inquisitive child learning the language of the world. Am I a proud woman? After relatively long years of nurturing, I become a daughter dedicated to the pride of her parents, even with the threats of sexual proposals and faceless promises. Am I a proud woman? Sometimes, I do not become a sister but all times…I become a friend to myself and others, reinvesting my attention for others to select right life decisions from the dilemmas of…

By Peter Omopo Factions within the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have expressed confidence ahead of the Court of Appeal judgment scheduled for Monday on the party’s leadership dispute. Spokespersons for the rival camps confirmed that the appellate court in Abuja fixed the consolidated cases involving the party for judgment. The National Publicity Secretary of the National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN), Ini Ememobong, said the faction backed by PDP governors including Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed remained optimistic that the…

By Peter Omopo The Coalition Political Action Committee has urged the Federal Government to either formally charge former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in court or release him immediately from detention. The group warned that any continued detention beyond the legally permitted period would violate Nigeria’s constitution and international human rights laws. COPAC made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its convener, Aminu Datti-Ahmed, who said the rule of law must not be compromised for political reasons. El-Rufai had honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on February 16 and remained in…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo In life, especially in relationships and marriage, things don’t always turn out the way we planned. Not getting what you wanted can feel disappointing, but it often means life is guiding you toward growth, wisdom, and something better suited for you. Every experience good or painful shapes your character and prepares you for deeper, more meaningful connections. What you want isn’t always what you get, but what you get can still lead you to the life you truly need. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has commended the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, for strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the state following the graduation of about 3,000 trainees from nine Vocational Enterprise Institutes and Centres. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade. According to the statement, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a significant step toward equipping young Nigerians with practical and employable skills. Alausa noted that the graduates were provided…

By Peter Omopo  Israeli air and ground attacks in Lebanon have killed 394 people over the past week, including 83 children and 42 women, the Lebanese Health Minister, Rakan Nassereddine, announced on Sunday. The latest wave of violence also claimed the lives of nine rescue workers, highlighting growing concerns over attacks on medical teams and ambulances. Lebanon was drawn into the escalating Middle East conflict on Monday, after Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following US-Israeli strikes against Iran. “These are civilians being targeted, not military…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has a new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Anthony Okon Placid, who replaces Benjamin Hundeyin, the outgoing police spokesman. The announcement was made on Sunday by Hundeyin, who confirmed that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, approved Placid’s appointment. Hundeyin, who served as FPRO since September 2015, previously held the position of spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command. Placid’s appointment comes weeks after IGP Disu assumed office and carried out a reshuffle of the police hierarchy. The police described the new spokesman as a “seasoned officer” with extensive experience in administration, intelligence,…

By Peter Omopo Many women in the Federal Capital Territory have turned their private vehicles into informal taxis, popularly called “kabu-kabu,” as a strategy to cope with rising living costs, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The trend is increasingly visible across Abuja, with female drivers picking up passengers at major junctions and bus stops. Most of these drivers operate luxury cars, offering rides to commuters struggling with high transport fares. Mrs. Jane Nwaogara, a driver, said the move was prompted by soaring household expenses, including school fees, rent, and food, compounded by rising petrol prices. “The economic hardship…