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Police confirm abduction of High Court judge in Akwa Ibom

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the abduction of a High Court Judge, Justice Joy Uwana and her driver in Oron Local...

Nigerian doctors seek legislation against organ trafficking

The FCT Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called for legislative action against organ trafficking, to reflect the growing concern within the...

Did Pope Francis indeed endorse same-sex marriage? Here’s All You Need to Know

The approval of same-sex couples by the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has generated lots of reactions across social media. Many were...

Coups in west Africa, “could snowball into engulfing the entire African continent” – Foreign Affairs, Minister, Yusuf Tuggar

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed fear over the increasing coups in west Africa, saying “it could snowball into engulfing...

Reactions as Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in...

A policeman, Inspector Nelson Abuante, has committed suicide after he mistakenly shot dead a colleague

Inspector Nelson Abuante, a police officer, tragically took his own life after mistakenly shooting and killing his colleague, Inspector Monday Gbaramana, during an attempt...

How Tingo Group Inc. lied about having $461.7m in its subsidiary Tingo Mobile’s Nigerian bank

The Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States has accused Tingo Group Inc. of providing false information about the amount of money in...

Outrage over fake consumer products across Nigeria

Nigerians have expressed their concerns on social media regarding the growing prevalence of counterfeit consumer goods in markets and stores across the country. The...

Wike Vs Fubara: The political crisis in Rivers State may have come to an end as parties reached a resolution

The political crisis in Rivers State may have come to an end as parties reached a resolution. The talks, which lasted for about three...

Profile: Meet Olubunmi Kuku, first female MD of FAAN

Olubunmi Kuku has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). With an...

Corruption in Nigeria’s legal profession now in full-scale — NBA

The Adamawa branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has identified corruption as one of the major impediments hindering the legal profession and its...

Female neighbor kidnaps 4 underaged children in Abia

The Abia Police Command has confirmed Saturday’s alleged abduction of four underaged children in Umuahia by their unidentified female neighbour. The incident happened barely three...

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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...