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Joy, relief and painful memories as abducted Oyo teachers and pupils rescued after 56 days
After 56 days of anguish, uncertainty and fervent prayers, families across Oyo State and Nigerians around the world are celebrating the safe return of the teachers and pupils from schools in Oriire Local Government Area who were abducted earlier this
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Ann Widdecombe (1947–2026): Britain's fearless political maverick who never shied away from controversy
The death of former British politician Ann Widdecombe marks the end of one of the most distinctive and outspoken careers in modern British politics. Whether admired for her unwavering convictions or criticised for her uncompromising views, Widdecombe
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England faces projected daily water shortfall of five billion litres
Only one in 10 (11%) adults in England and Wales understand how much water they use, new research reveals, as a major new initiative launches to transform how society thinks about and uses water. The Let’s Save Water campaign comes as scientists,
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Free AI tool that appeals parking fines launched
Global parking platform - Parksy has launched a free AI tool designed to assist drivers in appealing parking fines. The Parking Fine Appeal Calculator reads a parking ticket, checks it for valid grounds to appeal, and drafts a tailored appeal letter
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Black communities encouraged to seek support through NHS Talking Therapies
Looking after mental health is as important as caring for physical health, yet many people struggle to recognise when they need help or when they feel their symptoms are serious enough to seek support.
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Nina Kristofferson pays tribute to singing legend - Billie Holiday
Award-Winning Actress, Singing, Jazz & Opera sensation - Nina Kristofferson performs at one of London’s most prestigious jazz clubs - The Pheasantry on July 3.
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Gbeleyi appeals to APC leadership for review of Ogun West Senatorial Primaries outcome
Rt. Hon. Olusegun Bolanle Gbeleyi – an aspirant in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) Primaries for the Ogun West Senatorial seat, has appealed to the National Chairman of the Party “for a review and reconsideration of the outcome in the
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Tinubu and the glory: Who benefits?
President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s recent State Visit to the United Kingdom, March 17 -19 on the invitation of King Charles III, and his wife, Queen Camilla has all the trappings of a fairy tale at a personal level. Here is a man who was brought up
24 Mar 2026
15:22
The questions Governor Adeleke has refused to answer
In the theatre of power, silence is rarely empty; it's a deliberate choice. For Osun State’s current political trajectory under Governor Ademola Adeleke, this silence has become a defining characteristic. Beyond the viral clips and populist optics,
24 Mar 2026
13:35
Ekiti 2026: Continuity, reality and comfort zone
June 20, 2026, is the date appointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the governorship election in Ekiti State. Ceteris paribus, this leaves the incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), to defend a mandate that
23 Mar 2026
13:25
Osun guber: Federal might or popular mandate?
The road to the 2026 Osun governorship election is narrowing as visions, hopes and aspirations become clearer. Amidst claims, insinuations, and strategic calculations, choices are coming into sharper focus. Pundits and far-sighted sages are already
17 Mar 2026
09:45
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Operation Epic Mistake
“Bros, looks like President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran is beginning to look like an Operation Epic Mistake. Three weeks after, Iran is still standing strong, and threatening not to negotiate. The country’s Defence Minister, Abbas Araqchi
17 Mar 2026
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Osun 2026: Why we should be worried!
Osun State is at a crossroads, and frankly, the future looks terrifying. As we approach the August 15, 2026, election, it’s time we stop the political politeness and face the ugly truth: our State is struggling to breathe.
16 Mar 2026
09:36
Adewole: The physician as diplomat
Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole is a Renaissance man who has, in today’s parlance, multi-tasked all his life. He is not just an accomplished figure; he is a consummate professional who has straddled diverse roles with international acclaim, always
15 Mar 2026
19:22
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Adeleke, Ede and the limits of Edenisation
The Federal Government’s veto of the proposal to relocate the Osun State Cargo Airport from Ido-Osun to Ede marks a defining moment in our history. Beyond its strategic necessity as an economic cornerstone, Ido-Osun is a storied landmark. It serves
15 Mar 2026
18:22
Osun guber: Why the dance is ending for Governor Adeleke
The music in the Government House is still playing, but the people in the town hall are starting to walk out. For three years, we watched the dance and enjoyed the show, but as August 15, 2026, approaches, the rhythm in Osun is changing. It’s no
14 Mar 2026
17:25
Cross River vs. Akwa Ibom: Assignment for Tinubu
There is an urgent assignment for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It is the need to intervene and seek to resolve the festering conflict between Cross Rivers State and its neighbouring Akwa Ibom State, both once together as a community, until State
10 Mar 2026
11:27
Ekiti 2026: Sustaining the BAO effect
In the volatile theater of Nigerian statecraft, where the pendulum often swings between populist rhetoric and detached elitism, Ekiti State is currently witnessing a rare alignment of purpose. As the June 20, 2026, gubernatorial election approaches,
10 Mar 2026
11:23
Osun 2026: APC and the myth of Federal Might
The air in Osogbo is thick with more than just the dust of the harmattan as we crawl toward the defining moment of 2026. In the beer parlours of Ajegunle in Osogbo, the market stalls of Iwo, and the high-walled inner sanctums of our political elite,
9 Mar 2026
13:47
Tax Reforms and Nigeria’s new social contract
The recent 10-point statement by Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), offers a glimpse into a forward-thinking roadmap for the agency. It represents a fundamental pivot from aggressive enforcement to
9 Mar 2026
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Drunk driver jailed after fatal collision
A drunk driver has been jailed for causing the death of a pedestrian in Ilford after he ploughed into him following a night out in central London. 41-year-old Justin Jude Clarke-Samuel was sentenced at the Old Bailey to 12 years imprisonment and
4 Mar 2026
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US Civil Rights icon – Jesse Jackson dies at 84
American Civil Rights icon - Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., has passed away – aged 84. His family announced his passing in a statement posted on Instagram, confirming that he died peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. The Rainbow PUSH
17 Feb 2026
13:01
Handy Moni's Maintenance
Your reliable Handywoman covering London and Essex, offering friendly and affordable help with everyday home fixes.
2 Feb 2026
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Children's Mentor jailed for multiple child sexual assault offences
A Secondary School Children's Mentor - Emem Udaw, has been handed an 8 year prison term for multiple sexual assault offences against former students following a London Metropolitan Police investigation into historic child sexual abuse dating back
1 Feb 2026
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Life sentence for murder of 20-year-old
22-year-old Raynolph Asante has been jailed for murder following the death of 20-year-old Jason Romeo in Clapton, after CCTV identified him and a media appeal prompted his surrender. This case highlights the devastation of knife crime, which rips
1 Feb 2026
17:22
"I could have so easily lost my son that day"
A mum has spoken after the man who stabbed her teenage son in broad daylight as he walked to the shops with his friends, was jailed. Reflecting she said: “I could have so easily lost my son that day... That horrific thought goes through my head and
23 Jan 2026
09:11
Every child deserves a beat
Within the context of community based arts practice in England, cultural activity is increasingly valued for its contribution to access, participation, and social inclusion. At Salford Youth Zone, drumming is being used as a participatory cultural
22 Jan 2026
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