Soyinka condemns ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, suggests he will make a lot of money

"The ban is a boost to the artist's nest egg, thanks to free governmental promotion. Mr. Abdulkareem must be currently warbling his merry way all the way to the bank," says Soyinka, highlighting censorship's counterproductive nature.
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How a Nigerian student defrauded a Missouri university… faces up to 30 years in prison

Mercy Ojedeji, 24, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of unlawful use of fraudulent immigration documents and one count of wire fraud.
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Nigeria in Summary – 13 APRIL 2025

Here's a breakdown of some key issues in the public consciousness:
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The world this morning—an analysis

The current global landscape is marked by a confluence of escalating tensions, economic uncertainties, and humanitarian crises demanding careful and nuanced reporting. Here's a breakdown of some key areas:
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BOOM: Nigeria’s adult content economy is burgeoning

With the rise of homegrown platforms like AllAccessFans, Nigeria’s adult content industry is booming – but the threat of piracy and public shaming makes it a complex new workplace for women.
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US court orders FBI, DEA to release Tinubu drug probe files

“A US federal judge has ordered top American law enforcement agencies to release confidential records from a 1990s investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, rejecting claims that secrecy remains justified.”
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Kano rejects ECOWAS court ruling on blasphemy laws, vows to uphold religious values

“We fully respect the court’s authority, but the laws that govern our state must reflect the unique moral and religious fabric of our people,”...
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Obasanjo Shades Tinubu: “What do you say about a president who came into office with no plan?”

Speaking at a public forum, Obasanjo remarked, “What do you say about a Nigerian President who came into an office without a plan?” — a comment widely interpreted as a jab at the current administration.
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Obasanjo Shades Tinubu: “What do you say about a president who came into office with no plan?”

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Iran, US hail ‘positive’ nuclear talks in Oman, set to meet again

Speaking aboard Air Force One, President Trump said, “Nothing matters until you get it done... but it’s going OK.”
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