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Police constable allegedly rapes detained minor in Benue

Police have dismissed one Belasa Iyangedue, a constable, for allegedly raping a 16-year-old who was in detention. Commissioner of Police in Benue, Bartholomew Onyeka, told...

VC denies bandits attack on Usmanu Danfodio University

Professor Lawal Bilbis, the Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS), has denied that the institution was attacked by bandits. He also said that...

DMO offers N150bn Sukuk bond for subscription at N1,000 per unit

The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Tuesday offered for subscription Ijarah Sukuk valued at N150 billion. According to a statement by the DMO, the Sukuk...

Nigerians should pray local refineries don’t work — Tinubu’s appointee, Taiwo Oyedele

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has enjoined Nigerians to pray that refineries in the country do not...

‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu Is Female’ — Chicago State University revealed in 32-page document

Nigeria’s sitting President and winner of the 2023 Presidential election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is "female", says Chicago State University (CSU) in a 32-page document...

35 people have been reportedly burnt to death at an illegal oil refining site in Rivers State

No fewer than 35 people have been reported burnt to death at an illegal oil refining site in Rivers State.The incident happened at Ibaa...

“I know that people are passing through difficult periods” – Ooni begs Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has pleaded with Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration given the current...

COMPLETE TEXT: MoU Between Labour And FG Over Subsidy Removal

Organised labour and the Federal Government finally came to an agreement on Monday evening after an hours-long meeting, leading to a 30-day suspension of...

“Nigeria’s flag does not have a coat of arms in the middle” – Fashola faults display on National Colours

A former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, recalled an instance where the national flag was misrepresented, prompting caution against the...

UK has updated its travel requirements for people wishing to enter the country – here’s what you need to know

The United Kingdom (UK) has updated its travel requirements for people wishing to enter the country. The UK also announced that Nigerians and other citizens,...

EFCC has secured an arrest warrant against former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an arrest warrant against former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke Also, the commission had initiated...

Farooq A. Kperogi: 6 Major Findings about Tinubu from the CSU Documents 

Both pro- and anti-Tinubu news outlets and blogs are selectively reporting the documents that Chicago State University handed over to former Vice President Atiku...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

Opening Remarks by Ms. Toyin Akinniyi, Regional Portfolio Director, Luminate at the Bold Action Session on Education: "Building Blocks of the Future: Education Financing for Sustainable Outcomes"  (A Day Zero event of the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit) on 21 July 2026. Protocols. Good morning distinguished guests, the board and CEO...

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...