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Police arrest fake soldier declared wanted by the military

The Police Command in Lagos State, says it has arrested a suspected fake soldier, who had been declared wanted by the military. The command’s spokesperson,...

Prove Matawalle gave palliatives to bandits or face prosecution — APC North-West to Zamfara PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC), North-West Zone, has asked the members of the opposition party in Zamfara, accusing the Minister of State, Defence, Bello...

A Play: The Brotherhood of Nigeria and Amala stories

By Prince Charles Dickson PhD Any unauthorized exhibition, distribution, or copying of this play or any part thereof (including innuendos) will not result in civil...

Healthy diet costs adult Nigerians N938 on average in February — NBS

The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult a day stood at N938 in February 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics...

Police arrest 8 suspects over murder of officers in Delta

The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested eight suspects in connection with the murder of its officers on a fact-finding mission in the...

Akwa Ibom allocates N600m to improve healthcare facilities

Mr Moses Essien (YPP-Ibiono Ibom) in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly says the house has allocated N600 million for improved healthcare facilities in...

Okuama Killings: Police hand over wanted Delta royal father to military authority

The Police Command in Delta has handed over Mr Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ugheli South Local Government Area of...

FG postpones commencement of Port Harcourt-Aba train service to April

The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Port Harcourt-Aba train service to April from the initially planned start date at the end...

Physically challenged man arrested for alleged drug dealing in Lagos

By Jide Taiwo Police in Lagos State have arrested a physically challenged man (name withheld) for allegedly dealing in drugs. The Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,...

Detained Binance executive sues Ribadu, EFCC

The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has sued the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged...

CBN increases minimum capital requirement for Tier-1 banks from N100bn to N500bn; Tier-2 from N25bn to N200bn

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has increased the minimum capital requirement for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) with national licences from N25 billion to...

Man jailed 15 months for stealing fan, mat in Abuja mosque

A Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, Abuja, sentenced one Nasir Idris to 15 months imprisonment on Thursday for stealing a fan and praying mat...

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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...