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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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Animal

Lemurs: Fierce-looking yet...

Lemurs: Fierce-looking yet remarkably social and distinctive, by Gift Luckson Lemurs are among the most unique primates on Earth, found exclusively on the island of...
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Roots

Nafisa al-Bayda’s journey...

Nafisa al-Bayda's journey from servitude to remarkable wealth and power, by Gift Luckson Nafisa al-Bayda (1768 - 1816), was the spouse of the Egyptian Mamluk leaders Ali...
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From The Archives

Hillary & Bill:...

Hillary & Bill: How love and loyalty shaped a political power couple On May 29, 1974, a twenty-six-year-old Hillary Rodham made a decision that stunned...
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Historiciti

The Ancient City...

The Ancient City of Agadez in Niger: A tale of resilience and revival, by Gift Luckson Agadez, formerly spelt Agadès, is the fifth largest city in Niger, with a population...
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Columns

Abductions, school closures...

Abductions, school closures and governors’ inertia, by Zainab Suleiman Okino In the wake of renewed mass abductions of schoolchildren across Nigeria’s northern precincts, the governors...
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NEPTUNE FEATURE

Collaboration between the...

Collaboration between the mass media and elites is enhancing security in Katsina State — Matasa Media CEO, Muhammad Danjuma Story by Tawheed Yakub The Chairman and...
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News

Ex-CDS Musa meets...

Ex-CDS Musa meets Tinubu at Aso Villa Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, met with President Bola Tinubu on Monday at the Aso...
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International

13 die, 15...

13 die, 15 others injured in Hong Kong residential fire A tragic fire ripped through a residential complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing 13...
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Business & Economy

Dangote, honeywell seal...

Dangote, honeywell seal partnership to lift refinery capacity to 1.4m bpd by 2028 Story by Martha Gwary Dangote Group has entered into a strategic partnership with...
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