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John is a University of Lagos-trained journalist who has read almost every novel written by Chinua Achebe, Jeffrey Archer and Dan Brown. He's an expert Scrabble and draughts player who is also excellent at swimming.
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Fayose: Nigerians Were Misled Into Electing Buhari

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose said that he has been vindicated

We’ll only free Taraba lawmaker for N150m – Kidnappers boast

Kidnapped member of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Bashir Muhammed will

Constable jobs: 24 youths pay N700k each, get detained for 6 months

A human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has narrated how two policemen, DSP

Father Mbaka addresses alleged attack on BBC reporters

Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has reacted

Fatoyinbo’s Shiloh presence draws Twitter storm

Controversial Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo's

Fear caused Buhari’s failure to face National Assembly – Secondus

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has

Soyinka: “I don’t believe anybody is in charge of Nigeria”

In a stinging criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka

Dave Umahi’s Heart of Lion – By Femi Adesina

There were three prominent red caps dotting the hall, as the All

2023 general election: “We’ve exactly 799 days left” – Prof Yakubu

Reappointed Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says

Ghana: Buhari reacts to Akufo-Addo’s victory

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on

Buhari’s summon not to embarrass him – Reps

The House of Representatives has said that the invitation extended to President

2023: Why we’ve not revealed position on zoning – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would make a decision

The President and the other “Presidents” in the Presidency – By Doyin Okupe

This write-up is not about President Buhari's honouring the invitation of the

Riot breaks out as policeman kills Keke NAPEP rider over N100 bribe

The shooting to death of a commercial tricycle (Keke NAPEP) rider by

Faisal Maina re-arrested after jumping bail

Security operatives have re-arrested Faisal, the son of former Chairman of the

Buratai cancels invitation to son’s wedding as COVID-19 deals Army heavy blow

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has cancelled invitations to

Irefin: Army GOC dies of COVID-19

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Maj.-Gen.

Jonathan not planning to defect – PDP hits at APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its 2011 and 2015 presidential candidate,

2015 tweet: Osinbajo tweeted in Nigeria’s darkest hour – Presidency replies PDP

Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Office

Maina Slumps In Court

There was drama at the Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday as

Delayed salary: Police warn personnel against venting on social media

Police authorities have warned personnel against taking to social media to vent

Knocks for Malami as Buhari’s National Assembly invitation fails

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami's statement that the National

Anthony Joshua denies claims Nigeria rejected him for 2008 Olympics

World boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua says claims that Nigeria denied him

WhatsApp banned in Katsina public schools

Claims that WhatsApp usage was encouraging insubordination has led to its ban

Osinbajo to businesses: Stop helping other continents to empty Africa

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says businesses in Africa must interrogate their roles

Falana tells court: “Peaceful demonstrators are now labelled terrorists”

Femi Falana SAN, who is the counsel to Bolatito Oduala and 18

Stop blackmailing Nigerian military – DHQ tells Amnesty International

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that a recent Amnesty International (AI)

Insecurity: Why Buhari won’t honour House of Reps summon – Malami

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN has

Strike: ASUU reveals details of “agreement” with FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has outlined conditions that must

Akufo-Addo Wins Second Term As Ghana’s President

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has been re-elected for a second term