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“Nigeria’s Insecurity is Concerning”: Newly Called-to-Bar Lawyer and Sister Rescued After Highway Abduction

The recently called-to-bar lawyer, Peace Onyesom, and her sister, Gift Onyesom, have regained their freedom after being abducted along the notorious Okene-Auchi highway last Friday. The rescue, confirmed...

“No Faith is Under Siege” – Tinubu Dismisses Religious Persecution Claims in Owerri

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday delivered a forceful rebuttal against allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria, insisting that the claims are "unfounded and misleading."...

NAFDAC Withdraws 101 Drugs from Nigerian Market, Citing Suspension and Cancellation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the immediate withdrawal, suspension, and cancellation of 101 pharmaceutical products from the Nigerian market. The...

Outrage Mounts After Abuja Robbery: Tinubu Condemns Killing of ARISE Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, as Colleagues Decry ‘Preventable’ Death

The nation is reeling from the tragic death of Somtochukwu 'Sommie' Maduagwu, a brilliant news anchor and lawyer with ARISE News Television, who lost her...

Tinubu Names New Heads for Biosafety, Securities, and Tourism Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new leadership for three key federal agencies, a move the Presidency says is designed to strengthen...

U.S. Report Slams Nigerian Government: Trafficked Victims Returned to Boko Haram Husbands and Traffickers

The 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report by the U.S. Department of State has delivered a scathing assessment of Nigeria’s efforts to combat human...

Kwara State Under Siege: Massacres, Military Impotence, and Government Propaganda

A severe security crisis has gripped Kwara State, particularly the Oke-Ode community and surrounding villages, following a series of deadly armed attacks that have...

“Those talking negatively of this country should stop” – Tinubu warns citizens

President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians will soon start experiencing prosperity under his administration. He spoke in Owerri, the Imo State Capital on Tuesday, where he urged Nigerians to be patient. Tinubu said,...

Lagos Government appoints “Mandy Kiss,” as a brand ambassador

Social media personality Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as “Mandy Kiss,” has been unveiled as a brand ambassador for the Lagos State Kick Against Drug...

All income earned in Nigeria, including money made by commercial sex, is now taxable under the law

The Federal Government has clarified that all income earned in Nigeria, including money made by commercial sex workers, popularly referred to as “runs girls,”...

Strike looms as NLC begins nationwide mobilisation over Dangote, PENGASSAN dispute

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions to begin mobilisation for a possible nationwide strike following the ongoing dispute between the...

ASUU has given the FG a 14-day ultimatum to address its seven-point demands or face industrial action

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to address its seven-point demands or face industrial action. The...

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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...