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Supporting Dads: Flexible jobs help Nigerian men attend antenatal care

Malaria’s Deadly Grip: Poor sanitation undermines govt efforts in Yobe, Kebbi

INVESTIGATION: How Chinese, Nigerian firms destroy miners’ hopes in Benue

Why Africa must fast-track gender justice, women’s empowerment – Chichi Aniagolu

Cocoa Boom or Forest Doom: As prices rise, farmers encroach on Nigeria’s conservation areas

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s healthcare journey in Nigeria: What the records show

Beyond Borders: How Ogun’s healthcare crisis pushes Nigerians to neighbouring country

EXCLUSIVE: How Biden, other U.S. officials pressured Nigeria to release Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan

SPECIAL REPORT: Four Years After Mass Abduction: Jangebe students battle for education, hope
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Violence-torn Africa gets security body to stop out-sourcing its future, By Owei Lakemfa

The struggle for June 12: Partially, but not totally, over, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

Rethinking adolescent development: Lessons from Ovia Osese festival, By Petra Akinti Onyegbule

Living life the Nova way, By Osmund Agbo

Friday Sermon: How selfishness poses a great dangers to our nations!, By Murtadha Gusau

June 12: Democracy and hardship, By Jibrin Ibrahim
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Nigerian hospital denies dismissing doctors

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Women in STEAM: How I became a self-taught visual artist – Damilola Olusegun

Lord Mayor of Leeds, Abigail Katung

Wife of Nigerian senator says she’s appealed house seizure in UK

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Nigeria condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, calls for peace as death toll rises

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Saro-Wiwa’s family reacts to national honour, pardon from Tinubu

Nigerian health workers threaten strike, give 14-day ultimatum

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Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan-Suleiman (PHOTO CREDIT: @hfc_ncfrmi)

Ministry wants AI guidelines tailored for Nigerian children

IGP Kayode Egbetokun

Police fix date to begin tinted glass permit enforcement

John Okoro, the Supreme Court Justice.

Supreme Court speaks on allegation linking justice’s Benin visit to Edo election case

Entrance of University of Calabar (UNICAL)

UNICAL clinical lecturers begin indefinite strike over discriminatory VC selection criteria

Lord Mayor of Leeds, Abigail Katung

Wife of Nigerian senator says she’s appealed house seizure in UK

Iran MAP

Nigeria condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, calls for peace as death toll rises

Ken-Saro-Wiwa

Saro-Wiwa’s family reacts to national honour, pardon from Tinubu

Nigerian health workers threaten strike, give 14-day ultimatum

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NASEMA donates relief materials to 1,000 IDPs in Nasarawa

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Yiaga Director, Itodo, 15 others join Global AI Advisory Group on Elections

Samuel Ogazi was also spectacular for Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games PhotoCredit: @AlabamaTrack X Page

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel, Samuel Ogazi win NCAA titles

The 25-year-old featured in 35 of Fulham’s 38 Premier League matches

EPL: Calvin Bassey becomes first African to win Fulham player of season award

Plans for the 2025/26 NPFL season were revealed on Friday

NPFL: Organisers announce kickoff date for 2025/26 season

Nigeria Army have killed 300 terrorist leaders, special forces

Military deactivates 21 illegal refineries, nabs 23 oil thieves – DHQ

Special Reports

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Gender

Supporting Dads: Flexible jobs help Nigerian men attend antenatal care

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Headline Stories

Malaria’s Deadly Grip: Poor sanitation undermines govt efforts in Yobe, Kebbi

Local miners at Ayilamo community

Headline Stories

INVESTIGATION: How Chinese, Nigerian firms destroy miners’ hopes in Benue

ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye

Gender

Why Africa must fast-track gender justice, women’s empowerment – Chichi Aniagolu

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Headline Stories

Cocoa Boom or Forest Doom: As prices rise, farmers encroach on Nigeria’s conservation areas

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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s healthcare journey in Nigeria: What the records show

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Features and Interviews

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Features And Interviews

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ANALYSIS: Lungu’s death and the perils of a weak opposition in Zambia

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Africa

Houthis in Somalia: Friends with technological benefits?

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Business

News Reports

We never expropriated NNPC products — MRS

MRS Oil Nigeria announces resignation of non-executive director

Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu of Sun Trust Bank

EFCC arraigns top executives of SunTrust Bank over alleged $12m fraud

United Capital

United Capital expands into eight Francophone West African countries

Governor Chukwuma Soludo at The Platform on the Democracy Day [PHOTO CREDIT: Governor Chukwuma Soludo ]

UPDATED: How Tinubu rescued Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Governor

Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo [PHOTO CREDIT: Festus Keyamo]

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Nigeria must get kidnappers, 'one chance gangs' off its money transfer systems

SPECIAL REPORT: How poor regulation of instant payment system fuels criminality in Nigeria

January 11, 2025

Robert Ochola, the CEO of Africa Nenda

Instant payment transactions in Africa cross $1trn mark but 400m people excluded – Report

November 23, 2024

Women

Only six per cent of Nigerian women access credit – Group

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Financial Inclusion: Ekiti to engage 1000 youths for agency banking programme

Analysis & Data

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Tinubu’s anniversary article sparks clash between billionaire businessman and presidential aide

Minister of Finance, Wale Edun

Midterm Review: Nigeria’s economic outlook positive under Tinubu, amid pain of reforms

Group Chief Risk Officer, United Bank for Africa(UBA Group), Mrs Awele Ajibola; Chairman, UBA Cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Kouame Kouassi; Non-Exective Director, Chairman, Board Risk Management Committee, UBA Group, Mrs. Caroline Anyanwu; Group Chairman, UBA, Mr. Tony Elumelu; Group Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Oliver Alawuba; Non-Executive Director and Chairman, Board Audit, Governance, Nomination and Renumeration Committee, UBA Group, Ms Angela Aneke; Non-Executive Director and Chairman, Board Operations & Technology Committee, UBA Group, Mrs. Henrietta Ugboh; and Chairman, UBA Cameroon, Mr. Ebenezer Essoka, during the Interactive Panel Session on Governance and Risk at the 2025 Group Chairman’s Forum in Abuja on Wednesday.

UBA: Constantly charting bold path for Africa’s financial future

IMF Director General Georgieva flanked by Wale Edun, Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Olayemi Cardoso, CBN Governor

ANALYSIS: IMF/World Bank meetings echo reasons Tinubu, African leaders must look inwards

Naira and Dollars

Again, Naira gains against dollar as CBN sustains FX reforms

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South West

Protesters

Police, NBA, others bicker over 12 June protest

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Federal High Court to launch e-filing system in Lagos

Archery set to take center stage in Lagos

Lagos gears up for Nigeria’s first International Archery Open

Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa (PHOTO CREDIT: X @LuckyAiyedatiwa)

Ondo judicial workers embark on indefinite strike over autonomy, non-release of funds

South South

John Okoro, the Supreme Court Justice.

Supreme Court speaks on allegation linking justice’s Benin visit to Edo election case

Ken-Saro-Wiwa

Saro-Wiwa’s family reacts to national honour, pardon from Tinubu

Nigeria Army have killed 300 terrorist leaders, special forces

Military deactivates 21 illegal refineries, nabs 23 oil thieves – DHQ

Ken-Saro-Wiwa

Why pardon for Saro-Wiwa, other Ogoni leaders isn’t best option – Nnimmo Bassey

South East

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti

Otti seeks partnership with China, expresses dissatisfaction with Chinese construction firm

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Stray bullet kills 20-month-old child

Nigeria Police

Police chief orders detention of inspectors over alleged extortion

Flag of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

IPOB: Over 700 dead, N7.6 trillion lost in South-east – Report

North West

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UNICEF raises alarm over polio variant in Kano

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

UPDATED: N2.5bn Judgment Debt: Appeal Court Dismisses ABU’s Request to present fresh evidence

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa

Soldiers kill terrorists in Borno, Zamfara

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu

Governor donates N1.4 bn Sallah bonus to pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

North East

Defence Headquarters

Chinese national, others arrested for ‘aiding terrorism’ in Borno

North East Development Commission (NEDC)

NEDC abandons collapsed bridge, vows to rehabilitate 300 households in Taraba

Sa'id Kori,

Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum appoints Nigerian technocrat as advisor

EXCLUSIVE: EFCC detains, charges ex-governor Ishaku over alleged N27bn fraud

N27bn Alleged Fraud: Court admits evidence in ex-Taraba governor’s trial

North Central

Executive governor of plateau state Caleb Mutfwang (PHOTO CREDIT: Leadership News)

18 killed in renewed farmers-herders crisis in Plateau State

Senator Sunday Karimi

Nigerian lawmaker raises alarm as kidnappers reportedly lay siege to constituency

Ilorin Emirate celebrates Sallah with colourful Durbar as thousands grace festival

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Governor donates N1 billion, grains to Mokwa flood victims

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Lagos-Calabar Highway: Vehicle mileage, drone measurement show Tinubu commissioned 30km

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Lagos-Calabar Highway: Vehicle mileage, drone measurement show Tinubu commissioned 30km

The International Conference Centre was named after President Bola Tinubu

Wike renames Abuja International Conference Centre after Tinubu

Abubakar Atiku Bagudu

Nigeria’s economy back on track – Minister

Eid Kabir: Let’s come together to build Nigeria, pray for military — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu approves N2 billion for resettlement of Niger flood victims

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International

Iran MAP

Nigeria condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, calls for peace as death toll rises

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German minister reticent on arms for Israel after Iran strikes

Israel on map

Israel closes diplomatic missions worldwide after attacking Iran

Iran MAP

Trump asks Iran to reach nuclear deal with US following Israeli attack

The crash

Rescue efforts continue after Air India plane crash kills over 240

Sports

St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School, Amarata edged out King Amachree Academy, Port Harcourt in a dramatic 44 to 43 finish

Milo Basketball Championship: Bayelsa shines with double victory at regional finals in Asaba

Samuel Ogazi was also spectacular for Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games PhotoCredit: @AlabamaTrack X Page

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel, Samuel Ogazi win NCAA titles

The 25-year-old featured in 35 of Fulham’s 38 Premier League matches

EPL: Calvin Bassey becomes first African to win Fulham player of season award

Archery set to take center stage in Lagos

Lagos gears up for Nigeria’s first International Archery Open

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Arts & Entertainment

Obinna Ajuonuma, commonly known as DJ Obi

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Bright Chimezie bags Sony Music Publishing deal

Natasha Osawaru and 2baba

‘I’ll ensure his light never dies’ – Natasha vows to sustain 2Baba’s career

Late Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Fela Kuti becomes first Nigerian inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame

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Owei Lakemfa writes a tribute to the late Ngugi wa Thiong'o.

Columns

Violence-torn Africa gets security body to stop out-sourcing its future, By Owei Lakemfa

Africa has been so torn by violence that it has witnessed some of the most stupid wars in contemporary history....

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Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf writes about the struggle for June 12.

The struggle for June 12: Partially, but not totally, over, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

Petra Akingbile writes about the Ovia Osese festival.

Rethinking adolescent development: Lessons from Ovia Osese festival, By Petra Akinti Onyegbule

Osmund Agbo writes about fame, stardom and the gilded cage.

Living life the Nova way, By Osmund Agbo

Imam-Murtada-Gusau writes about Isa Al-Masihu (Jesus) as a Prophet of Allah who must be respected.

Friday Sermon: How selfishness poses a great dangers to our nations!, By Murtadha Gusau

Professor Jibrin Ibrahim writes about June 12, democracy and hardship.

June 12: Democracy and hardship, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Editorial

President Bola Tinubu and American billionaire Bill Gates

EDITORIAL: Lauding Bill Gates’ peerless philanthropy

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EDITORIAL: ECOWAS at 50: Charting a compass for sturdier integration

President Bola Tinubu

EDITORIAL: Mid-term: Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda needs renewal

Ishaq Oloyede

EDITORIAL: 2025 UTME error, retooling and getting the inherent lesson

Resident doctors

EDITORIAL: Time to deal with alarming shortage of doctors in Nigeria’s hospitals

President Bola Tinubu and Governors

Early 2027 buildup: Governance must not be relegated to the rear

Health

News Reports

National Hospital, Abuja

Nigerian hospital denies dismissing doctors

Nigerian health workers threaten strike, give 14-day ultimatum

Malnourished children Photo: www.arabiangazette.com

EU allocates N900 million to combat malnutrition in North-east Nigeria

Lassa Fever: Rats used to illustrate the story.

142 deaths recorded as Lassa Fever spreads to 18 states- NCDC

Investigations

An unnamed man discussing with his pregnant wife after their routine excercise at the Alimosho General Hospital, Lagos Photo credit: Oluwakemi Adelagun-Olaoti

Supporting Dads: Flexible jobs help Nigerian men attend antenatal care

Environmental condition of communities in Damaturu and Potiskum, LGAs, Yobe. Photo Credit: Sunday Awosoro//Premium Times.

Malaria’s Deadly Grip: Poor sanitation undermines govt efforts in Yobe, Kebbi

Ibeku PHC. (PHOTO CREDIT: Mariam Ileyemi)

Beyond Borders: How Ogun’s healthcare crisis pushes Nigerians to neighbouring country

Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo writes about the late Amaka Modebe.

What will people say when you die?, By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo

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PT Health Watch: Why postpartum depression needs urgent attention in Nigeria – Experts

Features

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PT Health Watch: Expert warns of rising cataracts among young Nigerians

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

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President Bola Tinubu's inaguration

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When Communities Heal Together: The quiet revolution transforming mental healthcare in Nigeria’s conflict zones

When Communities Heal Together: The quiet revolution transforming mental healthcare in Nigeria’s conflict zones

Data & Infographics

President Muhammadu Buhari

2022 Budget: Despite losing major international funding, Nigerian govt refuses to fund Family Planning

November 12, 2021

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