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Protesters still languishing in Lagos Prison three years after #EndSARS – Amnesty

Amnesty International has said that fifteen protesters arrested in 2020 are still being arbitrarily detained three years after the #EndSARS protest that shook Nigeria. According...

Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has warned politicians not to attend his bazaar if they would not donate money

The spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has warned politicians not to come to his bazaar if...

Labour Party lawmakers shun Abure, set to collect SUVs worth N160m each

There are reports that Labour Party lawmakers in the National Assembly may ignore their party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, after he had called on...

Nigeria adopts the principle of reciprocity in issuing visas to foreigners

Federal Government on Thursday said henceforth, the country would adopt the principal of reciprocity in the issuance of visas to foreigners that come into...

Southern Christians can’t be trusted with Nigeria – Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has said Christians cannot be trusted with security in the country. The controversial cleric stated this in a video sermon...

How to reset Nigeria’s economy in the most effective measure – Lamido Sanusi

The 14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Cenral Bank of Nigeria  (CBN), Lamido Sanusi, says reduced dependence on petrol will be...

Tinubu continues to sack heads of parastatals – replacing all gov’t agency heads like a Military Dictator

One of the most striking moments when a military government takes power is the immediate dissolution of agencies and the dismissal of all leaders. ...

Why Tinubu was forced to withdraw the nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam to serve as the Chairman of FERMA

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam to serve as the Chairman of the Board of...

Nigerian Ambassador is Dead

Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Morocco, is dead. He was also the Magajin Garin Zazzau and biological younger brother to the Emir of...

Witches are not responsible for road traffic crashes — FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Commission, (FRSC) on Thursday, said that witches were not responsible for road traffic crashes in Nigeria but recklessness of road...

Pandemonium as NCoS vehicle carrying inmates involves in accident in Ilorin

There was pandemonium in Ilorin metropolis on Thursday as a vehicle conveying inmates to court belonging to the Nigerian Correctional Services was involved in...

FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge 24 hours for repairs

The Federal Government on Thursday announced the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos starting from midnight of Saturday, October 21, to midnight...

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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...