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In the end, the issue is not whether Olayinka or anyone else finds Oseni’s choice of words offensive, but whether the political circumstances make the metaphor conceivable. And therein lies the irony. In attempting to rebuke Oseni for describing Onor as gbewudani, Olayinka offered explanations that arguably strengthened the very impression he sought to dispel. Amongst many others, two things sicken me about Nigerian politicians. The first is their capacity to approbate and reprobate. You know that inclination to  blow hot and cold in the same breath. The second, which flows from the first, is their compulsion to assume that Nigerians…

The most important takeaway from the US Open is simple: do not, by any means, lead 5-0 against Zheng Qinwen. No scoreline is as hazardous. On Friday, the former ­Australian Open champion Madison Keys learned this lesson the hard way as she led Zheng 5-0 in the final set of an intense tussle before Zheng, the Olympic gold medallist, rolled through seven consecutive games to win the match.Somehow, two days later, Zheng repeated the trick in her very next set against a greater opponent. Down 5-0 in the opening set of her fourth-round match against the six-time grand slam champion…

Jon Small, an early band mate of Billy Joel whose friendship temporarily ended after Joel fell in love with Small’s wife, has died. Billy Joel revealed Small’s death with a small tribute on social media; Small’s age and cause of death was not known at press time. Joel and Small were band mates in the Hassles in the Sixties and then formed the hard rock duo Attila; after the latter released their debut album in 1970 — and while Joel was living with Small and his wife Elizabeth Weber — the future Piano Man fell in love with Weber, a…

Shiny shoes. Freshly sharpened pencils. New rucksack. Back-to-school season is here, and even for those of us no longer in full-time education, the energy of this time of year is undeniably one of fresh starts and renewed momentum.A couple of well-chosen items, from a notebook to inspire ideas to a lunch box that might encourage you to bring in your own food, are often all it takes to feel a touch more pulled together after a languorous summer. So whether you’re looking for school kit or your own stuff, here’s our pick of the best back-to-the-grind products for kids, teens…

Vanessa Obioha Hub operators, startup founders, investors and other stakeholders recently gathered at CcHub in Lagos for a technical validation workshop on the National Innovation Hubs Standard Framework, an initiative of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, and convened by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Designed as an ecosystem development and support instrument, the Framework seeks to establish a common national approach to the identification, classification, quality assurance and continuous improvement of innovation hubs across the country. The Framework assesses hubs across seven areas: governance, infrastructure, programme delivery,…

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief Executive Officer of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated no fewer than 34 campaign vehicles to the Tinubu Support Group in Katsina State. Tompolo made the donation during the official unveiling of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Katsina, describing the initiative as part of efforts to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Tompolo, the founder and convener of the movement, said he chose Katsina as the first state in northern Nigeria to unveil the initiative. He explained that 34…

Shailene Woodley wins the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series award for “Paradise” at the 78th Emmy Awards Night 2 held at Peacock Theater on September 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images)Variety via Getty ImagesThe 78th Emmy Awards continued Sunday night with the second evening of the Creative Arts Emmys, celebrating the artists, craftspeople and performers whose work helps bring television’s biggest stories to life.Held Sept. 6 at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, night two of the Creative Arts Emmys, offered another reminder that television’s most influential…

Dolly Parton’s sister has issued a plea to fans over “fake AI garbage” posted on social media in the wake of the singer’s death.Tributes to the late country legend have appeared online and at locations including the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, after Parton died on 25 August at the age of 80.Writing on Instagram, Stella Parton thanked those who had shown “genuine support” for the star and her family – but said a “tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted” had been “challenging to absorb”.Her request for people to show “more compassion” in how they…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Vice-presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Lawal Musa Daura, has said President Bola Tinubu is “not a stranger” to him and can be defeated in the 2027 presidential election.  Daura stated this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he spoke about his relationship with Tinubu, his political experience working with former President Buhari, his partnership with APM presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, and the 2027 contest. Asked whether Tinubu could be beaten in the election, Daura responded: “Very well,” because, according to him, the President’s government has made “several errors.” Daura,…

Content creator and streamer Carter Efe is set to face rapper and social media personality Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing bout scheduled for 1 October , at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. The fight, billed as “Chaos in the Ring”, was officially announced by Balmoral Promotions on Sunday. It will be held on Nigeria’s Independence Day and streamed live on DAZN. The promoters announced the bout on Instagram, declaring: “IT’S OFFICIAL! CARTER VS SPEED. Two African stars. One ring. No excuses. On October 1, the ring decides who stands tall. Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. Live on @daznboxing. This…