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“The Church has kept quiet” – Enugu Cleric on why the church must rise up

A cleric, Rev Chinedu Eboyi of the Anglican Church of Ascension, Enugu, has charged Christians to always speak the truth and to fight against...

FCT Minister say women must show compelling intellectual capacity for leadership

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has called on African women to show capacity for leadership role. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu said, “Knowledge...

Lagos Gov’t seals off factory for violation of safety rules

The Lagos State Government has sealed off Multipak Nigeria Ltd., a plastic producing factory, for violation of safety rules and regulations, poor house-keeping and...

“Universities should not create criminals” – Fmr President Jonathan says Nigerian Schools now breeding grounds for cultism

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday decried the rot in the nation’s universities, saying some have become breeding grounds for cultism and social vices. Jonathan,...

To punish her husband, Mrs Rukayat allegedly kills her son

Middle aged mother, Mrs. Rukayat Abdulrahmon, has allegedly killed her three-year old son in Osogbo, Osun State. The woman reportedly confessed to throwing their only...

“Don’t tell a Muslim to do family planning because of poverty” – Emir of Shonga

Emir of Shonga in Kwara State, HRH (Dr.) Haliru Yahaya, has said that, using poverty as a narrative to ask muslims to adopt...

$9.6bn judgment: Nigeria agrees to pay $200m deposit, says P&ID

The Federal Government of Nigeria has finally agreed to pay the  $200m security deposit ordered by Justice Christopher Butcher of the Commercial Court in...

Residents flee as armed men invade Adamawa community

Nigeria's Punch Newspaper is reporting that many residents of Shuwa-Kalaa village in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State have been feared dead...

“I never laundered money in my life” – AirPeace CEO Heads to court

AirPeace CEO, Allen Onyema has denied all fraud allegations by the USAZ, stating that they are false and are in no way in...

Air Peace CEO indicted for bank fraud and money laundering in the US

Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has been charged with bank fraud and money laundering...

“Climate change already influence migration”

Strong action on climate change as well as legal migration routes for those affected by environmental disasters are needed to address climate-related migration, experts...

“70 per cent of the drugs in Nigeria are imported”

A Licenced Pharmacist, Mr Akinjide Adeosun, says there is urgent need for the Federal Government to establish a bank with focus on attending to...

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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

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Lazarus Angbazo: Building Nigeria’s Infrastructure Economy

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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...