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Trump blocks defense company payouts until arms production speeds up

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to block defense contractors like RTX from paying dividends or buying back shares until they speed up weapons production, a rare presidential strike at Wall Street norms that sent defense stocks lower and signaled sweeping changes for America’s military-industrial complex. Trump and the Pentagon have criticized the defense industry for […]

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New Ondo Sports Boss Calls for Unity Amid Protest by Coaches, Athletes

The newly appointed General Manager of the Ondo State Sports Council, Mrs Evelyn Olamidekun Lebi, has called on coaches, athletes, and sports stakeholders to embrace peace, dialogue, and unity for the growth of sports in the state. The appeal comes in the wake of a protest by some sports union leaders, athletes, and stakeholders over

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Court orders interim forfeiture of N30.7m recovered from BDC operator linked to FIRS official……EFCC discovered the money during a probe that primarily targeted top NNPC officials but expanded to reveal an FIRS official’s huge transfers to a BDC.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of N30.7 million recovered from a bureau de change (BDC) operator with links to an official of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Judge Emeka Nwite gave the order in a ruling on an ex parte motion brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes

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GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA’S ‘MANY SINS’: TRUTH TOO BITTER FOR THE POLITICAL CLASS

In a state where politics has long been driven by patronage, waste, and recycled power games, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s leadership in Ondo State is, to some, an aberration. But to the people — the silent majority , it is a breath of fresh air. Ironically, the very things the public celebrates him for are

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Tinubu breaks 63-year jinx with first Female DG for Nigerian Law School

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, making history as the first woman to head the institution since its establishment in 1962. The appointment, which takes effect from January 10, 2026, is for a four-year term. Odusote, 57, will succeed Isa

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ABIYAMO SCHEME:OVER 54,000 WOMEN AND CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE HEALTHCARE IN ONDO STATE

The Ondo State Government has revealed that no fewer than 54,000 pregnant women and children under five years old have benefited from its Abiyamo Scheme, a critical component of the state’s Contributory Health Insurance Scheme. This was disclosed by Prof. Simidele Odimayo, the Special Adviser on Health to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, during an interview with

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Nigerians Call for Sanctions Against Super Eagles Forward, Victor Osimhen

In the wake of recent developments, football lovers and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora have expressed disappointment and outrage over the conduct of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, calling for disciplinary actions from relevant football authorities. The calls for sanctions follow what many described as “unprofessional and disrespectful behaviour” by the forward, which

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President Trump Hints at Expanding U.S. Military Targets Beyond Venezuela

In a statement that has sparked global concern, former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten potential military action against additional nations, including Colombia, Mexico, and Cuba, in the wake of a recent American strike on Venezuela. Speaking at a high-profile event, Trump alluded to what he described as “failed regimes” and “state-sponsored criminal havens,”

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