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Nigerian police warn against the use of dating apps amongst young people

The Nigeria Police has cautioned the public on the use of dating applications due to growing cases of sextortion, blackmail and cybercrimes. Force Public Relations...

Troubled times for Senegal’s Macky Sall

President Macky Sall prides himself on having transformed Senegal during his 12 years in power, from implementing reforms to launching major infrastructure projects. But his...

Police Inspector Audu Omadefu declared wanted for murder

The Anambra State Police Command has declared Inspector Audu Omadefu wanted for his alleged involvement in a murder case. The announcement was made on Tuesday...

UK’s King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace confirms

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment...

Over 50% certificate of imported pharmaceutical products are fake —NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said more than 50 per cent of certificates of pharmaceutical products that...

Nigeria’s food cheapest in West Africa —Governors

The Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF) has said the country's food remains the cheapest in West Africa. Chairman, and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, spoke in...

ADP wins Plateau North senatorial rerun election

Mr Pam Dachungyang of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) has been declared the winner of the Saturday’s Plateau North senatorial rerun election. The Independent National...

APC wins Kachia/Kagarko federal constituency rerun election

Mr Saleh Zock of All Progressives Congress (APC) has won Saturday’s Kachia/ Kagarko federal constituency rerun election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer,...

INEC declares LP winner of Jos North/Bassa federal Constituency in rerun election

Mr Daniel Asama of the Labour Party (LP), has been declared the winner of Saturday’s Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency rerun election. The Independent National Electoral...

Atiku says Tinubu is clueless about the management of Nigeria’s economy -and we see his points

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has, again, reiterated his stance on the President Bola...

NYSC to become revenue-generating agency, says Minister

The future of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) monthly allowance, popularly known as “Alawee,” remains uncertain, according to Minister of Youth Development Bio-Ibrahim...

Man, lover found dead after heated argument in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the deaths of a man and a woman, suspected to be lovers, in an apartment at...

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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...