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76 persons arrested as they were about to hold a same-sex wedding in Gombe

Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, have foiled a plan by some individuals to host a same-sex wedding. They...

Student loan scheme begins January – See details

President Bola Tinubu on Monday affirmed that the Student Loan Scheme he approved on June 12, 2023, would go live in January 2024. He also...

INEC postpones meeting with NSA, Nuhu Ribadu

The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed its meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The meeting earlier scheduled to be held today (Monday)...

Police Search for Relatives as Decomposing Body of Nigerian Woman Discovered in US Home

The decomposing body of a Nigerian woman has been reportedly discovered after over one week in her apartment in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It was...

Lagos State Government Shuts Popular Alaba International Market

The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State government has announced the sealing of Alaba International Market in the Ojo area of the state over alleged...

Supreme Court says two conflicting letters released by Chicago University on Tinubu’s Academic Records

The Nigerian Supreme Court has said the two letters released by the Chicago State University (CSU) on the academic records of President Bola Tinubu...

Actress Tonto Dikeh has officially decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress

Actress Tonto Dikeh has officially decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).She left the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the governing APC.Dike was...

How a 500-level veterinary medicine student of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, arrested for allegedly killing a 17-year-old

A 500-level veterinary medicine student of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in...

Exchange rate opens week at N1,210/$1 on parallel market

At the dawn of the trading week, the Naira-to-Dollar exchange rate unveiled itself on P2P platforms at a rate of N1,200 per US dollar....

Terrorists killed an assistant superintendent of customs, Ahmed Usman, when they attacked “Customs House”

Terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram killed an assistant superintendent of customs, Ahmed Usman, when they attacked “Customs House” in Geidam town...

Contrary to the claim by his commissioner, Governor Yahaya Bello said no attempt was made to assassinate him

Contrary to the claim by his commissioner for information, the governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on Sunday said no attempt was made to...

Appeal Court sacks senate minority leader, Simon Mwadkwon

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has sacked Simon Mwadkwon, the Senate minority leader and lawmaker representing Plateau North under the platform of the Peoples...

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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...