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Police arrest 3 men for allegedly stealing 48 goats in Jigawa

The police command in Jigawa says it has arrested three suspects over alleged theft of 48 goats in Babura and Kiyawa Local Government Areas...

Viral Video: Same-sex marriage, strictly prohibited, punishable in Nigeria — Police

The Nigeria Police on Thursday said the practice of same-sex marriage in Nigeria was strictly prohibited and punishable under the laws of the country. The...

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Court remands suspended Unical professor and his lawyer in Kuje prison

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the remand of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL),...

We’re not recruiting ad hoc staff for by-elections — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is not recruiting new ad hoc staff for the Februry 3 rerun and by-elections. INEC Director of...

Ibadan Explosion: ’10 people still missing’

Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Wednesday in Ibadan said about 10 people were still missing following January 17 explosion in the area. “I think...

Nigeria’s economy is in ‘Stabilisation Phase’ — CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the stage in Nigeria’s economic transformation roadmap shows the country is currently in the stabilisation phase. The CBN...

Mangu: Northern Muslims, not Southern Christians, are victims of Plateau attacks — MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has claimed that Northern Muslims are the victims of the crisis in Mangu Local Government of Plateau State and...

Military reacts to Mangu CAN chairman’s allegation, claims ‘criminals arrested’

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reacted to allegations by the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau...

Military colluding with militia in Mangu, Plateau state — CAN Chairman

The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev Timothy Daluk, has accused the Nigerian military...

Supreme Court declares Simi Fubara as duly elected governor of Rivers state

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election of Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers. Justice Ibrahim Saulawa dismissed the appeal by the APC and its...

Why we postponed Enugu LG elections to October 5 — ENSIEC

The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) says the Local Government Election scheduled for February 24 has been postponed to October 5, 2024. The Chairman...

Man docked for allegedly sodomising 2 men in Ibadan

A 42-year-old man, Victor Adenegan was on Wednesday docked in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, for allegedly sodomising two men. The defendant, Adenegan,...

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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...