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Nigeria’s broken systems persist because failure pays
Nigeria’s greatest governance problem is not simply that its institutions are weak, but that the political incentives su…
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How banks, insurers can ride on Soulsight Africa’s BLBG framework to drive sustainable growth post-recapitalisation — Okupe
Nigeria’s recent banking and insurance recapitalisation exercises have materially strengthened the regulatory capital ba…
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Abandoned $857m loan-funded projects cast shadow on Tinubu’s $21.7bn borrowing plan
Nearly $857 million committed to four federal-backed projects financed through external loans has been associated with a…
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Inside INEC’s BVAS readiness challenge ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 polls
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general election face renewed questions over the reliability, maintenance and techno…
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EFCC hands over N1.05bn recovered funds to 659 disengaged teachers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N1.05 billion recovered funds to 659 disengaged teac…
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2027: Pantami, Gwarzo in, Adebutu out
After more than two weeks of suspense, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday took a final decis…
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Gunmen abduct teacher in Nasarawa, demand N50m ransom
Gunmen have abducted a primary school teacher, Mrs Amina Hussaini, from her residence in Kuru community, Toto Local Gove…
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State police ready by December — Senate Leader
The decades-long debate surrounding the establishment of state police in Nigeria has finally crossed its most critical c…
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2027: Setback for Uzodinma
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the nam…
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LG chairman confronts teacher over ‘opposition’shirt
The Chairman of Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, Isah Baba Bida, has come under scrutiny after a video emerg…
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Campaign: ADC accuses Sokoto gov’t of taking over hotels
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Sokoto State Government of booking hotel rooms across the state ca…
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N70,000 transport allowance divides NLC, TUC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have disagreed over the Federal Government’s propos…
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Insecurity: Army deploys new battalion to Kano
The Nigerian Army has deployed a new battalion and an artillery regiment to Kano State as part of efforts to strengthen …
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Police hold 60-year-old man over alleged defilement of minor
The police in Benue State have arrested a 60-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl in Igumale d…
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‘Suspected bandit turn arms dealer after leg amputation’
A 30-year-old man, Umar Mohammed, allegedly told the police how he switched from banditry to supplying arms to his forme…
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NAFDAC destroys fake, banned products worth N8bn
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed banned, fake and adulterated pro…
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Troops arrest 2 suspected bandit logistics suppliers in Benue
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected bandits logistics suppliers an…
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Man arraigned over alleged N5.9m fraud in Ekiti
A 46-year-old man, Okeke Chukwuma, has been arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court over an allegation of…
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Police arrest 2 over alleged plot to kidnap village head
Two men have been arrested by the police in Kano State for allegedly plotting to kidnap the village head of Bangare in G…
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The day Biafra died: Did Ojukwu reject the lifeline that might have saved his republic?
In his provocative new book, journalist and author Milton Allimadi draws on archival correspondence and American diploma…
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Ohiri calls for financial protection, results in Nigerian healthcare
Investments, research, policies, and innovations in Nigeria’s health sector must deliver measurable results and protect …
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755 bankers, executives to receive CIBN professional honours
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) will confer professional honours on 755 bankers, executives and oth…
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Atiku demands daily proof of Tinubu’s Umrah trip, alleges smokescreen for France visit
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has raised concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s announced Umrah pilgrimage to S…
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Google loses $500bn in market value as AI pressures search advertising
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has lost more than $500 billion in market value after its shares plunged 13 percent f…
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Cabotage vessel fund held in naira, not dollars, ex-NIMASA chief says
A former director of the Nigerian Maritime and Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA) revealed that the Cabotage Vessel F…
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Explainer: What NELFUND tokenisation means for students, parents
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BREAKING: INEC delists some candidates for 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has delisted the names of some candidates initially cleared for the…
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Nigeria, Benin Renew Commitment To Peaceful Boundary Demarcation Process
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have renewed their commitment to the peaceful resolution of outstanding boundary issue…
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Alleged cyber bullying: Sowore writes court, seeks adjournment
The ongoing trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, before a Federal H…
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FROM DRY TAPS TO RUNNING WATER: GOVERNOR ABBA KABIR YUSUF’S WATER LEGACY
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Dowman handed three-match ban as Arsenal lose appeal
Arsenal’s appeal against Max Dowman’s red card in their Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town has been rejected, with an
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Ronaldo nets hattrick 24 hours after BOAT award
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hattrick to lead Al Nassr to a 5-3 win over Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday ni…
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Awujale stool: DSS ‘Summons’ ruling house leaders
The Department of State Services (DSS), Ogun State Command, has reportedly invited the three principal officers of the F…
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U-17 women’s world cup: Flamingos beat Mexico to reach quarter final
Nigeria scored once in each half to defeat Mexico 2-1 and reach the quarter finals at the ongoing Under-17 women’s World…
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ICPC re-arraigns ‘Phantom’ DG over alleged N30bn fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Thursday, re-arraigned the purported …
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Fernandes to remain Man United captain – Carrick
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes remains fully committed to the club and will continue …
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Katsina: Police arrest 14 over attack on APC supporters
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects in connection with an attack on a convoy of All Progressives C…
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U-17 World Cup: Flamingos edge Mexico 2–1 to reach quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Mexico 2…
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INEC clears Pantami, Gwarzo, rejects Adebutu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, …
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Ten matches in, the NPFL title race belongs to no one
Ten rounds into the 2026/27 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League, the season has reached its first real checkpoint,…
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Wale Babalakin inspects facility ahead of regional air operations
Wale Babalakin, the Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), has inspected the terminal at Murtala Muh…
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Dangote fortune rises to $55.4bn as cement reclaims Nigeria’s most valuable firm title
Aliko Dangote’s estimated fortune rose to $55.4 billion on Thursday as shares in Dangote Cement surged, restoring Africa…
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APC rejects court ruling, insists Uzodimma is Senatorial candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has rejected a Federal High Court ruling recognising former governor Ro…
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ISN annual gathering targets investment, jobs and commercialisation in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem
Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem faces a growing imperative to convert startup funding, technology development and entrepr…
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Zamfara First Lady Supports 150 Women Farmers With Inputs, Cash
The Zamfara State First Lady, Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, has provided farm inputs and financial assistance to more than…
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‘They’ll expand opportunities for future generations’, Tinubu defends Fresh loans
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has responded to criticism from opposition leaders over the Federal Government efforts to ac…
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Zamfara to Commission Over 70 Projects for 30th Anniversary
The Zamfara State Government says it will commission more than 70 completed projects across the state as part of activit…
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Zamfara Hails MSF Over Support Against Diphtheria Outbreak
The Zamfara State Government has commended Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for supporting efforts to contain the diphther…
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Zamfara Inducts 632 Newly Recruited Nurses, Midwives
The Zamfara State Hospital Services Management Board (HSMB) has organised a three-day induction programme for 632 newly …
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Beyond film premieres, what Meta wants from Nollywood’s creator economy
Meta is using Nollywood’s global appeal to strengthen Facebook’s position as a platform for audience growth, creator eng…
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Kaduna swears in 3 new commissioners, 18 advisers
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has urged newly appointed political office holders to discharge…
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NAFDAC destroys fake products worth N8bn
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed unwholesome, banned, fake and ad…
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Kebbi cyclist earns Guinness World Record for riding 2.9-metres-high bicycle
A young cyclist from Kebbi State, Bello Muhammad, has earned international recognition after riding a bicycle measuring …
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NCC launches platform to tackle fake, cloned phones
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a digital platform that allows consumers to verify phones be…
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Man drags in-law to court over wife’s absence
A man, Sani Muhammad Minister, has dragged his in-law, Mansur Sharada, before an Upper Sharia Court at Post Office road,…
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Cadbury’s nine months pre-tax profit rises by 5% to N14.48bn
Cadbury Nigeria Plc reported revenue of N126.69billion for the nine months (9M) ended September 30. This represents an i…
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Bokku, Justrite recalibrate playing field for Shoprite’s neighbourhood store push
Nigeria’s retail sector is entering a high-intensity phase of hyper-local competition. Following Shoprite’s strategic pi…
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May & Baker nine-month profit jumps 76% on cost discipline
May & Baker Nigeria Plc’s nine-month profit after tax rose 76.2 percent to N5.89 billion in September 2026, as a
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Chams’ profit rises 56% on finance income growth
Chams Holding Company Plc’s nine-month profit rose 56.1 percent to N781.45 million in 2026, driven by finance income as …
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Learn Africa appoints four directors to board
Learn Africa Plc, Nigeria’s largest educational publisher, has appointed four directors to its board, adding expertise i…
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Tinubu approved N1trn to clear 20-year pension backlog – PenCom
The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinu…
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Experts pinpoint circular economy, agritech, and mobility as Africa’s next climate tech growth frontiers
The African climate tech ecosystem is rapidly maturing into a foundational economic infrastructure layer, fundamentally …
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FG’s CREDICORP has disbursed over N53.5bn credit to 351,000 Nigerians – Nwagba
…Launches SPARK in Aba, commercial hub of Abia Uzoma Nwagba, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Consume…
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Show maturity, work collaboratively to keep Kogi peaceful, progress-driven – INEC
As the 2027 electioneering is drawing near, Wahab Shehu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Kogi Stat…
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NSCDC suspends officer over alleged shooting at Abuja market
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended Onoja Samuel, Deputy Superintendent of Corps over all…
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Court sacks Uzodinma as APC senatorial candidate
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove…
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Shareholding dispute: Court stops EFCC from prosecuting Chappal Energies founder
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (HCFCT), Abuja, has invalidated the criminal charge brought by the Econo…
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Man arrested for allegedly defiling minor in Benue
The Police in Benue State have arrested a 60-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl in Igumale d…
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Troops repel ambush, rescue two herders
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled a terrorist ambush along the Anka-Guruzu Road in Zamfara State. The milit…
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Fear of career reprisals threatens good governance – Boss Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has warned that fear of career reprisals can preven…
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Finchglow shows opportunities in travel ecosystem in Niger Delta
…As Ethiopia Airlines announces PH destination Ezekiel Ikotun, MD/CEO Finchglow Travels Limited, has rallied stakeholder…
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Uproar in eastern ports over suspension of export of palm kernel shell cargo from Nigeria
Shipment of Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) from Nigeria has been suspended but this has kicked off fierce protests in eastern
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Sterling HoldCo’s nine-month profit rises 21% to N75.4bn as interest income surges
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc grew its profit after tax by 21 percent to N75.37 billion in the nine months
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DMO rejects 96% bids as treasury bill rates fall
The Debt Management Office (DMO) rejected bids worth N1.84 trillion at Wednesday’s Treasury bills auction, allotting jus…
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3 weeks after, pregnant Kaduna woman still in captivity
A pregnant woman abducted by bandits from her residence in Alrahus Estate, Millennium City, Kaduna, is still in captivit…
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Reps urge FG to restore Biology as compulsory subject in secondary schools
The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to restore Biology as a core and compulsory subje…
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Equities investors lose N719bn as banking stocks decline
Equities investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) lost N718.95bn on Wednesday as renewed sell-offs in banking st…
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Alake defends Nigeria-US minerals deal, rejects $700bn sale claims
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has dismissed claims that Nigeria sold $700bn worth of solid …
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Police arrest 2 over alleged plot to kidnap village head
Two men have been arrested by the police in Kano State for allegedly plotting to kidnap the village head of Bangare in G…
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Banditry: Senate seeks security outposts along Taraba borders
The Senate has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to deploy more troops and establish security outposts …
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Reps ask FG to rename Taraba varsity after T.Y. Danjuma
The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to rename the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba …
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Tinubu to present 2027 budget before year end
President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2027 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly before the end of 2026…
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Decent work is the foundation of care: The Nanny Academy marks International Day of Care and Support with a call to formalise Nigeria’s care workforce
On the International Day of Care and Support, observed this year under the theme “Building sustainable care and support …
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NIGERIA DAILY: How To Prevent Another Attack In Taraba Beyond Security Deployment
DOWNLOAD HERE: The latest attack on Binnari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has left doz…
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Pushback over N70,000 allowance
The leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Wednesday rejected the federal government’s proposed six-month N70,0…
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2027: INEC to decide on Pantami, Gwarzo, Adebutu, others today
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today, take a final decision on the chances of candidates nomi…
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Fidson Healthcare’s nine-month profit jumps 47% as FX pressure eases
Fidson Healthcare Plc grew its nine-month net profit by 47.2 percent to N11.74 billion in 2026, outpacing 21 percent rev…
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NNPCL to resume oil exploration in Borno
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has secured a fresh commitment from the Nigerian National Petroleu…
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2027: Reps invite INEC chairman over commission’s readiness
The House of Representatives yesterday invited the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Pro…
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ADC-PCC disowns purported campaign timetable
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has disowned a campaign timetable in circulation…
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592 candidates seek 52 elective positions in Benue – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday disclosed that 592 candidates are seeking 52 elective …
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ADC postpones Sokoto presidential campaign
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto State, earlier schedule…
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Why Southern Kaduna should re-elect Tinubu, Uba Sani – Katung
The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung, has urged voters in Southern Kaduna t…
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The jollof index: A survivor’s guide to Nigeria’s beautiful wahala
Wallahi, if you want to understand Nigeria in 2026, don’t read the budget speech. Don’t listen to the economists on Aris…
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Tribute to Sultan Muhammadu Maccido 20 years after
A prince who hid his identity, a Sultan who united a nation October 29, 2026, marks 20 years since Nigeria lost one of i…
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On ECOWAS, AES rapprochement
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) held an introductory diplo…
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OPay bets on technology, customer service to deepen financial inclusion
OPay is leveraging its merchant network, mobile payment technology and customer service to expand access to financial se…
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When will Northern Nigeria wake up ?
There is a tragic irony that haunts the history of Northern Nigeria. It is a cycle defined not by a lack of intelligence…
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Abuja e-hailing drivers struggle as fuel costs, platform charges rise
E-hailing drivers operating through platforms such as Bolt and inDrive in Abuja have lamented rising fuel prices, vehicl…
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Yuletide: Travellers face 200% airfare hike as ticket demand surges
…one-way ticket nears N400,000 For millions of Nigerians travelling to the South-East for the annual Yuletide pilgrimage…
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Lagos emerges key battleground in 2027 elections
Lagos State is emerging as a major battleground ahead of the 2027 general election. The political twist from the 2023
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Manufacturers face fresh squeeze on rising diesel prices
…hits N1,840 Nigerian manufacturers face another jump in energy costs after Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its gantry…
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U17 World Cup: NFF backs Flamingos to beat Mexico
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has backed the Flamingos to overcome Mexico and secure a place in the quarter-fina…
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Cristiano Ronaldo beats Messi to Ballon d’Or of All Time award
Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten long-time rival Lionel Messi to win the inaugural Ballon d’Or of All Time (B.O.A.T.) award,…
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Umrah: Atiku demands daily photo, video proof from Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of using his announced Umrah pilgrimage as a smok…
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Your Loans a threat to generations yet unborn, APM tells Tinubu
The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has…
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Tinubu heading for Makkah
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Isla…
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After 10 years as payments company, Flutterwave is eyeing banking as its new growth strategy
Flutterwave, the African financial technology startup valued at $3 billion, is moving its next growth strategy from digi…
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Two arrested over alleged plot to kidnap Kano village head
Two men have been arrested by the police in Kano State for allegedly plotting to kidnap the village head of Bangare in G…
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Tinubu departs Abuja Thursday for Umrah at Makkah, Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah. Umrah is an
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Kano Police nab two over alleged kidnap plot targeting Gezawa Village head
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 20-year-old men over an alleged plot to kidnap the village head of
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Ebola: FEC okays N45.8bn surveillance system at 5 int’l airports
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a N45.8 billion biosecurity and disease surveillance system for five in…
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GTCO reports Q3 pre-tax profit of N879.9bn
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements as o…
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Tinubu orders EFCC to track FAAC allocations to States, LGs
President Bola Tinubu has approved the involvement of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in monitoring …
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Oil production recovery holds key to lower FX risks for banks
Higher crude oil output could strengthen foreign exchange inflows, support external reserves and improve macroeconomic s…
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21 states adopt harmonised tax law to curb multiple taxation
…Tax reforms deliver 27% revenue growth in 23 States — JRB …targets roadside tax collectors in nationwide crackdown Twen…
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Mining company moves to pacify aggrieved community
Residents of Ihetutu community in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, are mourning the killing of two yo…
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Many injured as thugs allegedly disrupt Radda’s campaign flag-off
Violence disrupted activities ahead of the Tinubu–Dikko campaign flag-off in the Funtua Senatorial Zone of Katsina State…
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We’ll Rig Those Who Rig 2027 Elections – Obi
Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed to take on those who manipulate …
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Poshglow Skincare marks nine years in Nigeria beauty industry
Nigerian skincare brand, Poshglow Skincare, is marking nine years in the beauty industry, with its founder, Dr Agbeluyi …
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FG introduces direct grants to public primary schools, earmarks $66m for takeoff
The federal government has said it has earmarked more than $66.4 million for annual school grants to public primary scho…
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Army arrests two over burning of vigilantes’ office in Jos
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested two suspects over an alleged attack on members of a vigilante gr…
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Jigawa assembly passes state police bill
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police, describing the initiative as…
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‘₦70,000 can just buy 50 litres of fuel’, Atiku mocks Tinubu’s relief to workers
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has described the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 month…
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TUC rejects N70,000 transport allowance for workers
The leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Wednesday rejected the proposed N70,000 transportation allowance for…
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MTN spends N4.05trn on power, urges Nigerians to optimise data use
MTN Nigeria says it spent about N4.05 trillion on power alone in 2025, citing electricity and infrastructure costs as fa…
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Nigeria earns more from remittances but pays more on foreign investments
Nigeria recorded higher inflows from diaspora remittances in the second quarter of 2026, but the gains were partly offse…
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Nigeria needs fresh MSME data, 39.5m business estimate obsolete — Minister
Nigeria needs updated data on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to guide policy decisions and improve ac…
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Here are the 12 sectors behind Africa’s 23 billionaire fortunes
Africa’s 23 dollar billionaires have business interests spanning 12 sectors, with diversified businesses accounting for …
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Seizing the critical minerals moment is Africa’s path to industrialisation
The Witwatersrand Basin has produced roughly a quarter of all the gold ever mined. In the 1970s, South Africa accounted
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2027: Ebola mustn’t be used as excuse to postpone elections – ADC Council
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congres…
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Police arrest NSCDC official over live bullets in Abuja market
The FCT Police Command has arrested an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Onoja Samuel, f…
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8 Things to Compare Before Choosing a Gift Card Trading Platform in Nigeria
There are more gift card trading apps in Nigeria today than ever, and they do not all offer the same experience. Before …
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Ondo: Mob attacks police station over farmer’s killing
By Promise Adagba The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a farmer, Ras…
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Four killed as truck rams into commercial bus in Lagos
Four people, including a commercial bus driver, have died, while 13 passengers sustained critical injuries after a truck…
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Kano Assembly approves state police, reduces 2026 budget
The Kano State House of Assembly has approved a bill to enable the state government to establish its own police force. T…
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Military deepens peace restoration in North as over 70 abductees rescued
The military high command has stepped up operations across all the theatres of operations in the Northern region of the …
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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance: Seven things public servants should know
The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of N70,000 for public servants for six months, beginni…
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Detention: I Won’t Publicise Things I’ve Done For El-Rufai — Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has vowed not to disclose the private steps he had taken to demonstrate his support fo…
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Alert Group wins Fastest-Growing Financial Services Group of the Year at 2026 BAFI Awards
Alert Group has been named Fastest-Growing Financial Services Group of the Year at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other …
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Mbappé apologises to China over Mao Zedong ‘dictator’ comment
Kylian Mbappé has apologised to China after comments he made about a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong sparked a
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Kano Gov’s aide appoints son as Chief of Staff
The Special Adviser to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Publicity, Ahmad Aruwa, has appointed his son, Aliyu Ahmed, as Chief…
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EFL: Fleetwood dump Premier League Champions Arsenal out in historic upset
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town produced one of the biggest upsets in English football after knocking Premier League champion…
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Tiger Beer turns its Manchester United partnership into shared experiences through Uncage Parties
The appeal of a good social experience often lies in how easily one moment leads to another. Food sparks a
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Tinubu Addressing Longstanding Challenges, Barau replies Osinbajo
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking steps to address…
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Bayelsa: Cleric arrested over alleged defilement of two minors
Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested a 50-year-old pastor identified as Ambros Mark, for alleged…
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Ijebuland will get a new ‘Awujale’ before May 29 – Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has assured the people of Ijebuland that a new ‘Awujale’ will emerge before May 29. …
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How students were killed in accident involving Niger Gov’s convoy
At least four students and a driver attached to Government House, Minna, have been killed in an accident involving the c…
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WORLD IN BRIEF: Dinosaur fossil fetches $47.3m, global inflation persists, Congo rebels profit from gold and other stories
Two men charged over alleged Iran-linked plot at UK airbase Two British men have appeared in court over an alleged
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Naira recovers N14.74 after CBN interventions as reserves hit $55.26bn
The naira appreciated against the dollar in the official foreign exchange (FX) market on Tuesday, recovering N14.74 afte…
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The Matriach Effect: When mothers-in-law make room, more women build
“The women in this family, we work.” My mother-in-law said those words to me after the birth of our second
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Dollar cloud bills squeeze African AI startups as customers resist higher prices
African artificial intelligence startups are facing mounting pressure on profitability as rising dollar-denominated comp…
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Why products fail (Part XVI)
In the last post, we established that unhealthy competition is one of the most underestimated reasons products fail. We …
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How my son escaped wife’s murder attempt – Father
The father of a 30-year-old man allegedly stabbed by his 18-year-old wife in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State …
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Oil revenue: PANDEF seeks 50% derivation for oil-producing states
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for an increase in the derivation allocation to oil-producing states from …
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NCCE unveils new curriculum for colleges of education
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has unveiled a new curriculum and a five-year strategic plan ai…
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Kogi gov justifies airport project
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has defended the state’s international airport project at Zariagi, near Lokoja, descri…
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Presidency seeks private sector funding for state police
The Presidency has urged the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to develop a financing and implementation plan for the propo…
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FG to pay workers N70,000 monthly transport allowance
The Federal Government will pay workers a N70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months, beginning in November 2026…
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I can take a bullet for Tinubu – Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has declared his readiness to defend President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, i…
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Last moments of Katsina cleric, Masussuka
Family and neighbours of the slain Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, have recalled the chain of events pr…
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NIGERIA DAILY: El Niño: What Nigerians Must Know About Extreme Heat
DOWNLOAD HERE: A climate phenomenon originating in the Pacific Ocean is raising concerns about extreme weather across th…
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‘How my 5 children died in tricycle-tanker crash’
Mansur Muhammad, the father of five children who died after a water tanker rammed into a tricycle conveying them to scho…
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Rivers Rainbow Coalition retains Chinda, allocates 33 slots to APC, 15 to PDP
The Nyesom Wike-led Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State has confirmed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives C…
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INEC promises inclusive polls, targets barriers against PWDs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its determination to dismantle systemic and physical…
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Tackle hardship now, Osinbajo charges leaders
Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has charged African leaders to tackle the challenges of hardship, hunger…
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Insecurity driven by poverty – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has attributed the high level of ins…
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El Niño and Your Health: What Nigerians Must Do Before the Heat Peaks
You do not need a weather bulletin to know that nights have been challenging lately. Still, the bulletins are worth read…
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Fleetwood Town dump Arsenal out of Carabao Cup
English Premier League champions, Arsenal, have been dumped out of the Carabao Cup following a 5-3 loss on penalties to …
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China suspends LaLiga broadcasts after Mbappé Mao Zedong meme row
China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, has suspended broadcasts of Spanish LaLiga football following a controversy over Real M…
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‘This isn’t the final certified copy’, INEC reacts to alleged AI-generated photographs on voters’ register
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to reports of AI-Generated images on the published vote…
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NCGC backs N64bn in loans within one year of operation
… Created over 150,000 direct and indirect jobs The National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) has supported ₦64.13 bill…
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CCT Chairman Proposes Transformation into National Anti-Corruption Court
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Dr Mainasara Umar Kogo, has expressed concern that many Nigerians oc…
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Ashiru: I didn’t blame El-Rufai for insecurity
The Kaduna State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt. Hon. Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has den…
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Adesina cites $7bn AfDB grants for Nigeria between 2015 and 2025
The immediate past President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has revealed that Nigeria secured…
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Carrick to remain in charge of Man United amid sack rumours – Report
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea despite mountin…
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Herder killed in Plateau community
A herder identified as Umar Adamu Jagar was on Tuesday reportedly attacked and killed around Lamor community of Mangu lo…
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Has Michael Carrick lost his magic wand?
Manchester United’s alarming slump has exposed the limits of the manager’s early revival, raising questions about his ta…
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Police arrest 34 foreigners in Benue
The Police in Benue State have arrested 34 foreign nationals suspected of engaging in illicit activities in two Local Go…
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BOI, AFD sign $30m facility to boost Nigeria’s creative economy
The Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a $30 million credit facility to
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Digital access drives NGX Group’s 9M profit growth by 83.3% to N20.6bn
… Transaction fees more than double to N20.7bn Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has reported profit before tax (P…
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Corps Members’ Kidnap: Court Admits Evidence DSS Tendered Against Suspects
A High Court of Imo State, on Tuesday, resumed trial of five persons accused of kidnapping 20 prospective National Youth…
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Chief of Naval Staff commends Otti’s support to Nigeria Navy College
Idikio Abbas, Chief of the Naval Staff, has commended Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, for supporting infrastructure d…
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Mutfwang swears in 56 advisers, tasks them on results, accountability
Caleb Mutfwang, Plateau State Governor, on Tuesday, swore in 45 newly appointed Special Advisers and 11 Honorary Special…
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Mbah to sign bill regulating agency, legal fees within four weeks.
Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Enugu State Governor, has pledged to sign into law a proposed amendment to the state’s Landlord and
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‘It’s campaign slush fund’, Atiku asks N’Assembly to reject Tinubu’s loan request
Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said President B…
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Kaduna: ADC guber candidate blames El-Rufai for insecurity
The Kaduna State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Hon Isa Ashiru, has blamed the Malam N…
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Kidnappers break into Kaduna estate, abduct residents
Suspected kidnappers have abducted six people, including two secondary school students, in an attack on Nuru Suraj Estat…
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Kano: Man’s body recovered from open water
The Kano State Fire Service has recovered the body of a 42-year-old man, Sani Uba Kwaru, from an open water at Dan Agund…
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5 suspects arrested over woman’s abduction in Rivers
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested five suspected kidnappers over the abduction of a 24-year-ol…
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Daily Trust Foundation launches academy to promote ethical, digital journalism
The Daily Trust Foundation (DTF) has launched a journalism academy to strengthen ethical reporting, improve digital skil…
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Nigeria’s domestic economy will benefit from stronger links to its vast gas reserves
Nigeria has 215.19 trillion cubic feet of proven and probable gas reserves, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…
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Foladavid, Lagos education ministry unite 1,000 children for world record attempt
Nigerian medical doctor and visual artist FolaDavid is set to bring together more than 1,000 children in Lagos for a
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Haldane McCall generates N540m in profit despite negative cashflow
Haldane McCall Plc’s net profit rose 30.2 percent to N540.87 million in the nine months ended September 2026, even as
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Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank’s nine-month profit rises 25% on higher interest income
Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc increased its profit after tax by 25 percent to N2.61 billion in the nine months
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Weak logistics cost Nigeria N3.2trn yearly as infrastructure gaps, delays squeeze operators
Nigeria loses an estimated N3.2 trillion annually to inefficiencies in its logistics system, as infrastructure gaps incl…
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5 siblings killed as tanker rams into tricycle in Gombe
Five children from the same family have died after a water tanker rammed into a commercial tricycle conveying them to sc…
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Gunmen kill seven in Plateau community
Gunmen, on Monday night, stormed Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing seven pers…
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Again, NIS extends special passport intervention exercise in UK
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the extension of the Special Passport Intervention exercise in the U…
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Detained Niger miners died from dehydration – probe panel
The panel constituted to investigate the death of alleged illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civi…