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June 12: Anarchy or young Nigerians will “run these characters out of government” – Prof Pat Utomi

A Nigerian professor of political economy and management, Prof. Pat Utomi has called on young Nigerians to run the current crop of leaders out...

In a pandemic, nobody is safe until everybody is safe – Elhadj As Sy, Kofi Annan Foundation

The Chairman of the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF), Elhadj As Sy, has urged countries to resist the urge to promote nationalism in the fight...

Breaking: All travelers must test for COVID-19 before arrival

The Nigerian government has announced that all travelers into the country must test for COVID-19 before arrival into the country. In a statement from the...

Kaduna lawmaker Dahiru Liman escapes with torn clothes after snatching mace

There was chaos in the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Thursday, June 11, as a the lawmaker representing Makera constituency was attacked after...

I don’t know yet if Coronavirus in Nigeria has mutated – Minister of Health Ehanire

Nigeria's minister of health Osagie Ehanire, has said that the country is yet to find out if the Coronavirus has mutated in Nigeria. Ehanire said...

“I’m deeply shocked at Boko Haram Killings” – President Buhari

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the recent killings by Boko Haram in Borno state left him "deeply shocked". Buhari's spokesperson, Garba Shehu, who...

Boko Haram: “This is how Syria, Libya started” – Lawmaker representing Buhari’s constituency warns of rising insecurity

The member of the House of Representatives representing President Muhammadu Buhari's constituency, Hon. Fatuhu Muhammad has warned that Nigeria is heading down the path...

Breaking: Representatives pass 2020 budget

The House of Representatives has passed the 2020 revised federal budget. The lawmakers increased expenditure for the fiscal year from N10.5 trillion to N10.8 trillion. On...

“The resolution is well-meaning” – Tinubu reacts to reports of “Cold War” with Aregbesola

Former Lagos state governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has denied reports of a "Cold War" between him...

Here’s World Bank’s projection of recession for Nigeria

The World Bank said it expects the Nigerian economy to contract by 3.2%, 0.2% less than the Federal Government's projection. The development bank in its...

“We are happy with the CBN for waiving guarantor form” – SMEDAN DG, Dikko Radda on N50bn Covid-19 SME credit

The Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Diko Radda has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria...

Edo: PDP lawmaker Sergius Ogun, commends Gov. Obaseki, says party ready to kick him out

Hon Sergius Ogun, the lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South- East Federal Constituency in Edo State, has commended the governor, Godwin Obaseki, calling him a...

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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...

Dr. Lazarus Angbazo: Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure

How inflation, energy insecurity, power scarcity, and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping the risk-return case for African infrastructure By Dr. Lazarus Angbazo At a recent global infrastructure summit, the prevailing mood among institutional investors was unmistakable. Faced with surging capital requirements for energy transition, grid expansion, and digital infrastructure in Europe and...

Aliko Dangote to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering to raise $5 billion from investors

Nigeria’s biggest local investor, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise up to $5 billion from investors. The share sale is expected to open as early as May, with...

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting 656 critical power assets across 14 states in 2025 alone and keeping up the pace in early 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showed the haul included 152 generators and 504 batteries stolen from...

Paul Yirenkyi: A call for Caution Needed, President Tinubu and the INEC-ADC Crisis

I have seen enough cycles of tension and resolution to recognise when restraint must prevail over confrontation. The current standoff between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. In early April 2026, INEC withdrew recognition of the Senator...

Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened

10 months until the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened. Although no fewer than 21 political parties have been registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to participate in the polls, developments within the parties, including internal crises, litigations and other destabilising factors, may...