Philip Ibitoye

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How Senate Inaction on Electoral Act Threatens 2027 Elections

The Nigerian Senate's continued failure to pass the Electoral Act Amendment Bill…

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IGP Names Veteran Crime-Fighter Tunji Disu AIG for Force CID Alagbon Lagos

IGP deploys AIG Disu to head Force CID Annex Alagbon, effective February…

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Beyond Snake Bite: How Primary Healthcare Failures Cost Ifunanya Nwangene Her Life

The tragic death of rising soprano singer Ifunanya Nwangene following a snake…

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Home and Abroad: Unpaid Electricity Bills Put Nigerian MDAs Under Scrutiny

On Monday, the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, experienced an unusual…

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The Last Seven Outside APC’s Tent: Nigeria’s Remaining Opposition Governors

Nigeria's political landscape has shifted dramatically in the past nine months.  When…

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What To Know About Deadly Nipah Virus Confirmed in India

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, news of viral outbreaks anywhere in the world…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: In 1952, Northern Lawmakers Revolted Against £2,000 Car Allocation For Governor

Provisions for vehicles in the 2026 budget of the federal government and…

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Fela Kuti Set For Long Overdue Grammys Recognition. Why It Matters

Nearly three decades after his death, Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti…

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Why Prosecuting Lagos Protesters Over ‘Abusive Songs’ Is Problematic

The Lagos State Police Command has filed five criminal charges against two…

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December Revenue Allocation: FAAC Silence Sparks Concerns

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has sparked concerns following an unusual…

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