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“I Was Told They Would Shoot My Dad Instantly” – Mikel Played Against Argentina While Father Was Held For Ransom

by Colin Udoh Football Editor, for KweséESPN   Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel faced Argentina last Tuesday in the knowledge that his father was being held for ransom,...

Nigerian Imam Risked His Life To Shelter Christians From Muslim Gunmen

When an imam in Nigeria saw hundreds of desperate, frightened families running into his village last Saturday, he decided to risk his life to...

79 People Lie Under A Vast Mound of Earth – Victims of a Wider Massacre That Killed More Than 200

In the fields of Nghar, 79 people lie under a vast mound of earth -- victims of a wider massacre that killed more than...

Terror Exchange Programme: ISIS commanders sneaking jihadis into Nigeria from Syria

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6557479/isis-sneaking-jihadis-to-nigeria-terror-exchange-programme/ Leaders of IS are sneaking battle-hardened jihadis from Syria into Nigeria to train terrorists there for possible attacks in Britain. Fanatics from the West African...

Helpless Zamfara Governor Wants Residents To Pray An End To Widespread Killings Across The State

Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari, has said that he lacks adequate power to direct the security affairs of the state or sanction security officers...

Condoms for Men, Sanitary Pads for Women? The Question of Period Poverty in Nigeria

by Abigail Anaba It is called Period Poverty. It refers to the inability of girls from low-income households to afford sanitary towels during their monthly...

One Woman’s Little Steps to Bring about Big Changes in Women’s Health

by Abigail Anaba In 2010, Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate was 630 for every 10,000 live birth. Since then, the number has risen steadily reaching a...

She Wins PEN Pinter Prize: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Is The Exception Who Defies The Rule

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wins PEN Pinter prize Nigerian author wins award in memory of the late Nobel laureate for her ‘refusal to be deterred or...

“This Abrupt Increase Should Ring Alarm Bells” – Buhari Spends N241bn A Year ($670m) On “Security Votes”

Campaigners on Monday urged Nigeria to stop handing out millions of dollars to tackle unspecified security issues with no questions asked, arguing the practice...

Thousands of Starving Women And Girls Raped By Nigerian Soldiers – Report

Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of raping thousands of women and girls who escaped from the brutal rule of Boko Haram insurgents,...

The Wife And 3 Children of Zamfara Commissioner Abducted

The wife and three children of Abdullahi Borea, a commissioner in Zamfara state, have been abducted. Unknown gunmen broke into their residence in Gurbin Bore village,...

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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...

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...