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Sunday, Jul 14

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ICYMI: My Christian mother, siblings happy when I converted to Islam — 19-year-old barber

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A 19-year-old barber, Aliyu Aso Oji, formerly Simon Aso Oji, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME about his conversion from Christianity to Islam Can you tell us a little about your background and upbringing? My name is Aliyu Aso Oji, formerly known…

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FG must improve lecturers’ welfare to curb japa – NANS president

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President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Lucky Emonefe speaks with DANIEL AYANTOYE about the disagreement between the Federal Government and Labour over the minimum negotiation, among other issues. With the current…

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Govs see local govts as personal property – Gen Garba (retd)

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The Director General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Maj. Gen. Garba Wahab (retd.) shares his thoughts with SOLOMON ODENIYI on the unending terrorist attacks in the North-East, the resurgence of suicide bombings, and the pivotal role…

2027 presidency and North’s strange desire for power

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The meeting of some northern bigwigs within the past few months has raised suspicion among political observers that the region is spoiling for a fight to wrestle power from President Bola Tinubu, writes OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN Although the next…

Govs can pay N200,000 minimum wage in regional govt – SAN

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Paul Ananaba, shares his thoughts with AYOOLA OLASUPO on the national minimum wage tussle between the Federal Government and Organised Labour, the debate over adoption of a regional government, among other…

I battled rejection to win FUOYE SUG election — First female president

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The first female President of the Student Union Government at Federal University Oye Ekiti, Abiodun Olorunshola Mary speaks with AJIBADE OMAPE about her leadership aspirations and political career goals Can you tell us about your…

My life struggles as polythene bag seller sleeping under bridges — NCE distinction graduate

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Emmanuel Godsent, an NCE distinction graduate selling polythene bags in Abuja, speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his decision to return a lost phone despite grappling with unemployment. What do you do for a living? My name is Emmanuel…

Why Lagos won’t provide homes for flood victims — Govt

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Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, speaks with VICTORIA EDEME about the strategies for addressing flooding and the cholera outbreak in the state What strategies has the Lagos State Ministry…

Why quality of life, healthcare have not improved despite increased government budgets — Septuagenarian physician

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A 78-year-old retired medical practitioner, Dr Ademola Dixon, in this interview with JANET OGUNDEPO, speaks about his biography; “Age Gracefully” and the state of the nation’s health sector How did your medical journey begin? My name is Dr…

Saturday, Jul 13

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Surviving in UK tough, I struggled to pay school fees — Nigerian woman

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Nigerian woman, Yetti Tabai, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI about her years of struggle as an undergraduate in the United Kingdom and her resilience to succeed What inspired your decision to leave Nigeria at such a young age? I left Nigeria for…

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How I became an amputee two days after my birthday – Businesswoman

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A businesswoman, Yetunde Ikotun Ojo, shares the life-changing accident she experienced while picking up birthday cake to celebrate her 23rd birthday, resulting in the amputation of her leg with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI What circumstances led to…

Sunday, Jul 7

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N’Assembly members earning jumbo pay in Nigeria, investing earnings abroad –Alani Bankole

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The former National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party, and the father of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Alani Bankole, tells OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN speaks about his call for Nigeria to return to a parliamentary…

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Govt must liberalise fuel importation, break NNPCL monopoly – Ex-CIBN president

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Former President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and professor of Economics, Prof Segun Ajibola, speaks with IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on the economic positions stated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in his recent advice to…

Allegations verifiable – Edo APC chairman

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Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Jarrett Tenebe, speaks to ADEYINKA ADEDIPE about the allegations against the state government and call for governor’s probe What fact do you have to support your monumental fraud…

Policeman killed my husband over N200 — Bayelsa driver’s widow

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Evelyn Asiayei, widow of Bayelsa driver, Banalayefa Asiayei, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME on the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death How did you hear of your husband’s death? My name is Evelyn Onome Asiayei. My husband was from…

How I found wife, married within four months — Visually impaired man

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Akinbolade Gbenga, a visually impaired administrator at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, shares with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI the remarkable story of how he married his wife just four months after their first encounter Can you share a bit…

APC dishing out blatant falsehood – Edo PDP chair

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Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Aziegbemi, speaks with ADEYINKA ADEDIPE about the fraud allegations by the All Progressives Congress against Governor Godwin Obaseki What is your reaction to the…

Saturday, Jul 6

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How to end Nigeria’s food crisis — Agriculturalist

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Dr. Philip Olanrewaju Eniola is an agriculturalist and the Executive Rector of The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Oyo State. Eniola, who also heads the Department of Agricultural Technology at the polytechnic, discusses the root causes of…

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How to use cucumber in making sauce – NSN president

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The President of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Prof. Wasiu Afolabi, speaks with AMARACHI OKEH about the impact of the current economic hardship and food crisis on the nutritional needs of Nigerians and the local food alternatives that…

Sunday, Jun 30

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Tinubu must act fast to lift Nigerians out of current misery — NADECO spokesman, Opadokun

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The Secretary-General of the National Democratic Coalition, Ayo Opadokun, shares his thoughts with IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on the events of the 1993 pro-democracy struggle and why Nigeria could not get out of the shackles of military dictatorship…

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How drunk driver crushed my leg when I was four — Amputee dentist

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Dentist and amputee life coach Akintola Sabaa speaks with AJIBADE OMAPE about the life-altering accident that led to the loss of her leg at a young age Can you share a bit of your early life and background with us? My name is Akintola…

Trust necessary to build a sustainable business — Yakubu Audu

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Yakubu Audu is the founder of DashRide. He speaks to TOLULOPE FASUAN about his business and other issues What services does your business offer? It is an e-hailing app that provides services where customers can order rides at their…

My mother sold her land, jewellery to fund my education — Financial firm founder

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VICTORIA EDEME speaks to investment banker and founder of Woodhall Capital, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, about her family and career journey Could you tell us about your childhood? I am the first of five children. My childhood was predominantly…

People call my daughter living with vitiligo leopard, idol — Mother

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Businesswoman, Adeola Ojetola speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about how her daughter is frequently called a leopard, idol, or monster due to her skin conditions, vitiligo, and freckles Could you share the story behind your daughter’s…

Glaucoma forced me out of school — Visually impaired shoemaker

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Visually impaired shoemaker from Enugu State, Eric Ibenagwu, speaks about his journey in this interview with AJIBADE OMAPE, starting with his birth with cataracts and how he was forced to drop out of school after developing glaucoma Could…

I quit smoking after becoming a father — Actor Chris Iheuwa

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Veteran filmmaker and actor, Chris Iheuwa, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME about his fatherhood journey When you reflect on your experiences as a dad, what would you say fatherhood is? A father is the political, religious, societal, and financial…

Saturday, Jun 29

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My 30-year-old son hasn’t been seen since he went to farm — Mother

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Mrs Janet Akindoye is the mother of Gideon Akindoye, who went missing on June 10, 2024, in Lumeko Village, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. In this interview with Peter Dada, she shares the heartbreaking story of how her son left…

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Those criticising me for not covering my head in Mecca are ignorant — Oluwo

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The Paramount Ruler of Iwo, Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI about his disdain for idols, the expectations of traditional institutions, and his experience at Hajj, among other topics You frequently…

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People tell me my wife is beautiful — Visually impaired lecturer

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Tolulope Aluko, a lecturer and the President of the Association of Technology-Inclined Visually Impaired Persons of Nigeria, speaks to BABATUNDE TITILOLA about his personal experience with visual impairment, the obstacles encountered, and…

Nigerians should be patient with APC — Kwara Commissioner

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The Commissioner for Communications in Kwara State, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI on the state government’s efforts to curb flooding, initiatives to support small business owners and other pertinent issues The National…