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I am Nigerian, and like many Nigerians of my generation, I did not grow up being taught to fully interrogate colonialism beyond a few paragraphs in a history textbook. It was often presented as a closed chapter — something unfortunate but distant, something we were expected to “move on” from. But history does not move on simply because we are uncomfortable confronting it. In recent months, as African leaders push more decisively for reparations from Britain and other former colonial powers, I find myself firmly in agreement with that call. Not because it is fashionable or politically convenient, but because…
From being overlooked for the last WAFCON despite being in top form to losing her father, Washington Spirit striker Gift Monday tells Abiodun Adewale how she rose above personal and professional setbacks to enjoy a standout season with her club Your first season in the NWSL was a strong one — 10 goals and two assists, and a second-place finish with Washington Spirit. How would you personally rate your debut season in such a competitive league? I would say that my debut season in the NWSL was a good one. It was a strong start for me in my…
Bitcoin’s price downtrend may not be as short-lived as many holders anticipate, says crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen.“Bitcoin’s likely going to keep bleeding against the stock market,” Cowen said in a video on Thursday, adding that strong expectations of a “massive rotation” from metals like gold and silver into crypto may be misplaced.The prices of gold and silver have recently surged to all-time highs of $5,608.33 and $121.64, respectively, according to Trading Economics. Citi predicts silver won’t slow downCiti predicted on Tuesday that silver could climb to $150 within the next three months, driven by Chinese demand and the US dollar hitting…
Sydney Sweeney is aware of the “MAGA Barbie” label circulating online about her — but she doesn’t have time for haters or politics. “I’ve never been here to talk about politics,” Sweeney, 28, told Cosmopolitan in an interview published on Thursday, January 29. “I’ve always been here to make art, so this is just not a conversation I want to be at the forefront of.” She explained, “And I think because of that, people want to take it even further and use me as their own pawn. But it’s somebody else assigning something to me, and I can’t control that.”…
The President of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), DeWayne Frazier, has urged newly admitted students to embrace change and seize opportunities as they begin their academic journey at the university. Mr Frazier gave the charge on Monday during the institution’s 42nd matriculation ceremony, according to a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES. The event marked the formal admission of fresh students to the Classes of 2028, 2029, and 2030, as well as the official commencement of the university’s Spring 2026 semester. Congratulating the students on their admission, the AUN president urged them to pursue their academic and personal goals with…
A bank official, on Thursday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja how about N3.1 billion to some local governments in Kogi State was transferred into a private company’s account and further distributed to other individuals and entities in eight months during Governor Yahaya Bello’s tenure. Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer at Access Bank, in the ongoing money laundering trial of Mr Bello, said the money, after reaching the private company’s account, was further distributed through cash withdrawals and transfers to other accounts. Mr Egogo, who appeared as the seventh prosecution witness before trial judge Emeka Nwite, gave a detailed…
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has cautioned residents against attacking, intimidating or hindering its enforcement officers in the course of carrying out their statutory responsibilities across the state. The Authority said it was disturbed by recent reports of threats and physical assaults on its personnel during enforcement activities, describing such acts as unacceptable and detrimental to public order as well as effective environmental management in Lagos. Speaking on the matter, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Mr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, explained that enforcement officers are deployed to protect public health, enforce compliance with waste management regulations…
Members of the All Progressives Congress, APCC, in Ward 01, Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State have announced the indefinite suspension of a former member of the State House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, over alleged misconduct. The decision was contained in a letter addressed to the Osun State Chairman of the party, Tajudeen Lawal, and dated Thursday, January 29, 2026. According to the document, “the suspension followed a meeting of ward executives, leaders and members who reportedly deliberated on issues said to be affecting unity and cohesion within the ward.” The letter, jointly signed by 18 ward executives…
Personnel of the Department of State Services, in collaboration with some foreign security agents and the Nigeria army, have arrested close to 300 suspected kidnappers in a community in Kwara state. They were reportedly arrested at mechede, a Bororo/Fulani settlement close to Oro -Ago under Oro-Ago district, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state. Operatives of the DSS, who preferred anonymity, claimed they have been on surveillance for about one to two months around the settlement. DAILY POST recalls that the ongoing military operations in the Kwara South Senatorial District had neutralized many bandits in the area, while other…
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has accused Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard of hindering his team’s performance and ‘killing’ teammate, Viktor Gyokeres. Scholes spoke on The Overlap when discussing Arsenal’s goalscoring issues from open play. The former England midfielder believes Odegaard could be the problem of Arsenal’s goalscoring issues from open play because he is not playing good attacking football for the Gunners. “Odegaard could be the problem,” Scholes told The Overlap when discussing Arsenal’s goalscoring issues from open play. “Odegaard wants to play as a number 10, and if you are not playing good football, it is his job to…
