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Ọba Sanusi Olusi: The reputable...

Ọba Sanusi Olusi was reputed to be...

Grammy-Winning Songwriter Talay Riley dies...

British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley has...

Ọba Sanusi Olusi: The reputable and influential first Muslim Oba of Lagos

Ọba Sanusi Olusi was reputed to be the first Muslim Oba of Lagos, he succeeded Oba Ibikunle Akitoye as Oba of Lagos from 1928 to 1931. He was a wealthy and successful trader who resided at 25 Bridge Street, Idumota. The colonial government acquired his house to make way for the construction of the Carter Bridge in 1901. READ ALSO: Lt. Gen. Gibson Sanda Jalo’s journey from traditional authority to military discipline, dedication When the previously deposed Oba Esugbayi Eleko returned, Oba Sanusi Olusi was asked to vacate the throne and was compensated...
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Roots

George Edward Doney:...

George Edward Doney: Honouring a remarkable journey and enduring legacy amid slavery, by Gift Luckson George Edward Doney (1758–1809) is believed to have been born in Gambia around...
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News

APC begins statewide...

APC begins statewide e-registration training in Yobe Story by Sa'adatu Maina, Damaturu In a decisive move to modernise its grassroots operations, the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
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Nation

‎Supreme Court upholds...

‎Supreme Court upholds president’s power to declare state of emergency ‎ ‎The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the constitutional authority of the President to declare a...
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Crime

‎Kano: Man slits...

‎ ‎ ‎Kano: Man slits cleric’s throat inside mosque ‎ ‎An elderly Islamic cleric, Ladan Zubairu, was brutally killed on Monday morning at Yusuf Garko Mosque in the...
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Military

NAF bombards terrorist...

NAF bombards terrorist stronghold in Borno, destroys logistics hub The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded a major success in its counterterrorism campaign with a...
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News

Eight UNIJOS students...

Eight UNIJOS students killed in Plateau road crash Eight people have died in a tragic road accident opposite Unity Bank on Zaria Road in Jos,...
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Columns

Sam After Five,...

Sam After Five, by Azu Ishiekwene If it seems like only yesterday when the founder of LEADERSHIP, Sam Nda-Isaiah, passed away, it’s because he is...
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Health

FCT doctors suspend...

FCT doctors suspend indefinite strike The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has suspended its indefinite strike after 30 days...
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Family

Bound by Blood...

Bound by Blood and Honour: Brothers battle in court over aged mother’s care People usually think that when siblings go to court, it must be...
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