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Chairman of LP’s caretaker committee set up by Governor Otti not registered member of party — Abure

The National Chairman of Labour Party (LP), Mr Julius Abure, has claimed the chairman of the caretaker committee set-up by the governor of Abia...

Enugu government charges schools N300,000 education tax

The Enugu State Government asked private schools to pay between N100,000 and N300,000 as education tax not N5 million. The State Commissioner for Education, Prof....

7 confirmed dead as gunmen attack Plateau villages

Gunmen on Tuesday, attacked Kwatas and Daffo communities of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau and killed seven persons. Retired Brig.-Gen. Gakji Shipi, the...

Tinubu’s minister, Lokpobiri, denies ordering NNPCL to increase petrol price to N1,000

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), has said that no directive was issued to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC...

FG’s actions forced bandits to become religious fighters like Boko Haram — Gumi

A controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has accused the Nigerian authorities of turning bandits operating in North-west and North-central Nigeria into religious fighters...

Tinubu shielding corruption in oil and gas, should resign as petroleum minister — Sani

National Chairman, Action Democratic Party, Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has called for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation as Minister of Petroleum, saying his position shields corruption...

Unlicensed driver remanded for allegedly crushing OAU student to death

An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Monday remanded a driver, Lasisi Sodiq, in a correctional facility, for allegedly causing the death of an...

Fuel scarcity may worsen, price hike imminent as NNPC Ltd. faces financial strain

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is experiencing financial strain, which has put considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat...

Passengers injured as two BRT collides at Iyana-Ipaja

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA) on Wednesday said injured passengers in a crash involving two Bus Rapid Transit(BRT) buses have been rescued. The agency’s...

Tragedy as train crushes man to death at Mushin, Lagos

A yet-to-de-identified man has been crushed to death by a moving train in the Mushin area of Lagos State. The incident was said to have...

Nigeria’s problem man-made, not spiritual — Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that the widespread poverty in Africa is man-made and not an act of God. He said this on...

Cross River government confirms 1 case of Mpox

The Cross River Government has confirmed one case of Mpox in Okoshe community in Obudu Local Government Area. The confirmation is coming a few days...

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Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

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Cheta Nwanze: The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Cheta Nwanze The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke at Southwark Crown Court, London, on 17 June 2026 has brought up an uncomfortable question that has long shadowed international anti-corruption efforts: is justice truly universal, or is it reserved for the powerless? After a nearly six-month trial...

Lazarus Angbazo: Building Nigeria’s Infrastructure Economy

BUILDING NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMY Mobilizing Private Capital to Build the Foundation of National Prosperity Keynote Address by Dr. Lazarus AngbazoChief Executive Officer, InfraCorpNACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON) — July 14, 2026 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Please permit me to stand on established protocol. Let me begin with a simple observation. Every...

Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...