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First Lady Faces Lawsuit Amid Controversy Over National Library Fundraising
Ayodele Ademiluyi, the organizer of the Ife Book and Arts Festival and curator of the Booksfeast Collective, has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu,...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Ayodele Ademiluyi, the organizer of the Ife Book and Arts Festival and curator of the Booksfeast Collective, has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and several high-ranking government officials. The lawsuit concerns funds collected during the First Lady’s 65th birthday event, which were intended to complete the long-stalled National Library...

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Inside Trump’s Team Push for an Expert Review of the Epstein Note: What Could It Reveal? | Donald Trump News
The White House has expressed willingness to endorse a professional forensic handwriting examination to verify that President Donald Trump did not author a controversial birthday...

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International News
1 week ago1 week ago

The White House has expressed willingness to endorse a professional forensic handwriting examination to verify that President Donald Trump did not author a controversial birthday message addressed to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Handwriting analysis plays a crucial role in legal contexts worldwide, including criminal investigations and disputes involving wills and estates. Although...

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Can Peace Deals Really Tame Bandits? Exploring the Controversy
Recent videos circulating online, showcasing ongoing negotiations between some local government areas in Katsina State and bandit groups, have reinforced the widespread opposition among Nigerians-including...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Recent videos circulating online, showcasing ongoing negotiations between some local government areas in Katsina State and bandit groups, have reinforced the widespread opposition among Nigerians-including this publication-against engaging in talks with these criminals. Currently, eleven local government areas-namely Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Ɗanmusa, Kurfi, Musawa, Matazu, Faskari, Kankara, Ɗandume, and Sabuwa-have reportedly entered into peace agreements...

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Trump Claims Tylenol Causes Autism; Jimmy Kimmel Makes a Comeback on NPR
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International News
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Good morning! Welcome to the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it directly in your inbox, and tune into the Up First podcast for the essential news to kickstart your day. Top Headlines Today Yesterday, President Trump claimed that acetaminophen-the main component in Tylenol-is linked to autism and advised pregnant women to avoid using...

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Dua Lipa Drops Agent Amid Controversy Over Alleged Support for Israel’s Gaza Conflict | Arts and Culture News
As reported by The Mail Sunday, British pop sensation Dua Lipa dismissed her agent after he endorsed a letter urging the removal of pro-Palestinian Irish...

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International News
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As reported by The Mail Sunday, British pop sensation Dua Lipa dismissed her agent after he endorsed a letter urging the removal of pro-Palestinian Irish rap group Kneecap from the Glastonbury lineup. Published On 22 Sep 202522 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Dua Lipa, the acclaimed British pop artist,...

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Foreign University Rejects Honorary Doctorate Awarded to APC Praise Singer Rarara and Others
The European-American University (EAU) has officially refuted claims that it awarded an honorary doctorate to the renowned Hausa artist Dauda Kahutu Rarara, labeling the Abuja...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The European-American University (EAU) has officially refuted claims that it awarded an honorary doctorate to the renowned Hausa artist Dauda Kahutu Rarara, labeling the Abuja event as a “complete scam.” The ceremony, held on Saturday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, drew notable figures including Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda. During the event, Rarara and several...

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Wike Strikes Back: “I Will Sign Your Condolences” to Those Wishing Him Dead-A Fiery Response Once Again!
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has delivered a strong rebuttal to rumors about his health, warning that those wishing for his demise...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has delivered a strong rebuttal to rumors about his health, warning that those wishing for his demise will themselves face an early end. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Arterial Road N1 construction project, stretching from Wuye District to Ring Road II, Wike...

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Ex-Minister Speaks Out: Setting the Record Straight on His Relationship with the Aggrieved Lady
Kabiru Turaki (SAN), a former Minister of Special Duties, has categorically rejected the accusations of sexual harassment and mistreatment brought against him by Hadiza Baffa....

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Kabiru Turaki (SAN), a former Minister of Special Duties, has categorically rejected the accusations of sexual harassment and mistreatment brought against him by Hadiza Baffa. Turaki acknowledged that he once served as Hadiza’s guardian at the behest of her mother, a longtime family friend. However, he eventually relinquished this responsibility due to her repeated inappropriate...

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DSS Sues Meta and X Over Sowore’s Explosive Anti-Tinubu Post: A Legal Battle Unfolds
The Department of State Service (DSS) has launched legal action against social media platforms X and Meta amid ongoing criminal allegations involving Omoleye Sowore. This...

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Tech
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The Department of State Service (DSS) has launched legal action against social media platforms X and Meta amid ongoing criminal allegations involving Omoleye Sowore. This development intensifies a high-profile dispute that underscores the delicate balance between human rights and the limits of free expression. On Tuesday, the DSS filed a suit at the Federal High...

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Unpacking the NiDCOM Controversy: Why Ethnic Governance Reform Can’t Wait
The recent controversy sparked by a social media post from Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), which disparaged the Igbo...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The recent controversy sparked by a social media post from Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), which disparaged the Igbo ethnic group, has once again exposed the delicate nature of ethnic relations in Nigeria and highlighted the critical responsibilities of public officials. This incident is not an isolated case of...

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