Philip Ibitoye

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From Newsroom to Palace: What To Know About Late Oba Babatunde Akran of Badagry

The Akran of Badagry, Oba Babatunde Akran, has died at the age…

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How the Dangote–Oil Importer Price War Continues To Benefit Nigerians

Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market is undergoing one of its most competitive phases…

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The Risks Behind Katsina’s Plan to Release 70 Suspected Bandits

The Katsina State Government’s move to facilitate the release of 70 persons…

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National Assembly: Where Cooperation Ends and Rubber-Stamping Begins

At a time when Nigeria’s democratic institutions are under intense public and…

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How KPMG Revelations on New Tax Laws Shows Perils of Rushed Implementation

KPMG’s early review of Nigeria’s new tax regime has exposed the risks…

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Inside ₦4.4trn 2026 Budget Passed By Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Thursday, passed a ₦4.4 trillion…

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Saving Children or Policing Poverty? The Debate Over Lagos’ Street Sweep

The Lagos State Government’s renewed raid on street beggars and urchins along…

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What Oyo Attack By Cross-border Bandits Means for South-West Security

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s revelation that the deadly attack on the…

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No Neglect of Nigerians on Scholarship in Morocco, FG Dispels VDM’s Claims

FG says no Nigerian scholarship student in Morocco has been abandoned. Payments…

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Lassa Fever Gets More Deadly Despite Decline in Cases in 2025

Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak showed a troubling trend in 2025: fewer infections…

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