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In Jigawa, Badaru showed some sparkles but poverty is still endemic

byAbubakar Ahmadu Maishanu

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Five die as car plunges into Kogi canal

Governor, Atiku Bagudu

SCORECARD: Under Bagudu, Kebbi’s revenue improved but poverty, unemployment worsened

Sentor President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan

UPDATED: Senate at emergency session amends CBN Act to raise lending limit to government

Governor Aminu Bello Masari

SCORECARD: Under Masari, Katsina’s revenue improved but poverty, infant mortality worsened

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Deadlock as Nigerian govt, striking health workers’ union meet

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SCORECARD: How Nigeria’s oil sector fared under Buhari as petroleum minister

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles arrive in Buenos Aires

Brazil 2-0 Nigeria: Flying Eagles drop from first to third in Group D

Diezani Alison-Madueke

Ex-petroleum minister Diezani files N100 billion libel suit against EFCC, AGF

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Accident claims four lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

President Muhammadu Buhari delivering a speech in the State House. [PHOTO: Presidency]

Why we will never forget Buhari, Nigerians share reasons

Nigerian Customs Officer on duty.

Customs speaks about shooting incident at Jigawa checkpoint

President Buhari speaking to the nation

UPDATED: Buhari to make farewell broadcast to Nigerians on Sunday

President Muhammadu Buhari and President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. [PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter handle of Tinubu]

Buhari, Kenyatta urge Tinubu to unite Nigerians after inauguration

Olabisi Onabanjo University Gate

Nigerian university introduces work study programme for students

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Nigeria's first lady, Aisha Buhari

‘You are the brains behind my success’, Aisha Buhari tells staff

APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

At Inauguration Lecture, Tinubu affirms importance of democracy to Nigeria

Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong [PHOTO CREDIT: @The Plateau State Governor’s Directorate Of Press]

Nigerian governor appoints new head of service 48 hours before end of tenure

President Muhammadu Buhari today, took the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the various working areas of the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Buhari takes Tinubu around president’s office

The former Enugu State Commissioner for Fnance, Peter Mbah.

Enugu Governor-elect declares assets ahead of inauguration

Ibinabo Dokubo (PHOTO CREDIT: NigerianEye)

Former female presidential aspirant demands ministerial appointment from Tinubu

Special Reports

Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State

Features And Interviews

In Jigawa, Badaru showed some sparkles but poverty is still endemic

Governor Aminu Bello Masari

Headline Stories

SCORECARD: Under Masari, Katsina’s revenue improved but poverty, infant mortality worsened

A store packed with Indomie noodles in Kubwa, a suburb in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja

Headline Stories

Ethylene Oxide: How Nigerians reacted to report of cancer-causing substance in Indomie noodles

Protesters praying for success at the gates of Government House, Minna

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Ill-treated Niger State pensioners adopt measures for redress

Libya - Ferry Illustration (Credit: JamesO’Brien/OCCRP)

Headline Stories

How Libya’s Gaddafi-Era Graft Saddled Sierra Leone With a Faulty Ferry

Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commission, Mr John Assien addresses the reporter in his office in Abuja.

Headline Stories

Book Famine: How policies in Nigeria limit visually impaired persons’ access to books

January 18, 2023

Promoted Content

Tech Leader Gozy Ijogun appointed managing director of Task Systems Ltd

52% of Nigerian professionals want to quit their jobs and relocate abroad – Phillips Consulting

52% of Nigerian professionals want to quit their jobs and relocate abroad – Phillips Consulting

Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli; Head, Arla Foods West Africa, Mrs. Anna Mansson; Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai; Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe; Executive Vice President, Arla Foods International, Simon Stevens; Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Sune Krogstrup and Managing Director, Kaduna Markets Development and Management Company (KMDMC), Tamar Nandul during the inauguration of Arla Farm, Damau, Kaduna State on Thursday, 25 May, 2023.

Arla Foods boost local dairy development in Nigeria with inauguration of state-of-the-art farm

Redmi Note 12S and Redmi Note 12 Pro: Revolutionizing the Mid-Range Smartphone Market

Redmi Note 12S and Redmi Note 12 Pro: Revolutionizing the Mid-Range Smartphone Market

BLUETTI: Shine with Africa

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Features and Interviews

Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State

Features And Interviews

In Jigawa, Badaru showed some sparkles but poverty is still endemic

byAbubakar Ahmadu Maishanu

Port Harcourt Refinery

Business Specials

SCORECARD: How Nigeria’s oil sector fared under Buhari as petroleum minister

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

Features And Interviews

SCORECARD: Infant mortality, Poverty worsen, IGR improves under Ikpeazu in Abia

byChinagorom Ugwu

L-R Minister of Women Affairs, Paline Talen/ President Muhammadu Buhari

Features And Interviews

Gender-based violence worsened under Buhari despite President’s limited efforts

byTitilope Fadare

President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila

Features And Interviews

How National Assembly made Buhari reluctant hero of electoral reform, devolution of powers

byBakare Majeed

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting at the First Lady’s Conference Hall, the State House, Abuja.

Features And Interviews

Buhari, governors arousing concerns with controversial decisions few days to handing over

byMohammed Babangida

Pandora Papers

President Muhammadu Buhari and Mohammed Bello-Koko Managing Director, NPA

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Activists dismiss Buhari’s anti-corruption vow after appointment of Bello-Koko named in Pandora Papers

February 21, 2022

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Pandora Papers: Inside the crime-infested life of Diezani’s ally, Walter Wagbatsoma

November 27, 2021

PANDORA PAPERS

Features And Interviews

Pandora Papers and the power of open-source data

November 22, 2021

The Nigerian National Assembly, Abuja.

Headline Stories

Pandora Papers: Inside the secret assets of a Nigerian lawmaker, and how he serially broke the law

October 30, 2021

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INVESTIGATION: #SuisseSecrets: German who bribed top Nigerian officials had secret Credit Suisse accounts

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INVESTIGATION: #SuisseSecrets: German who bribed top Nigerian officials had secret Credit Suisse accounts

February 21, 2022

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#SuisseSecrets: Historic Leak of Swiss Banking Records Reveals Unsavory Clients

February 21, 2022

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#SuisseSecrets: Credit Suisse banked, financed Zimbabwean fraudster in deal that saved Mugabe

February 20, 2022

#SuisseSecrets: Bank of Spies: Credit Suisse Catered to Global Intelligence Figures

#SuisseSecrets

What is #SuisseSecrets? Everything you need to know about the Swiss Banking Leak

February 20, 2022

Business

News Reports

Cooking gas cylinders

Price of 5kg cooking gas up 22.15% in one year – NBS

Gbenga Komolafe, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) chief executive. [PHOTO CREDIT: Webpage of NUPRC]

NUPRC issues new laws to regulate Nigeria’s oil sector

United Bank for Africa (UBA) building used to illustrate the story

African operations contribute 50% to UBA’s earnings – CEO

Minister of Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo[PHOTO CREDIT : @NiyiAdebayo_]

How Tourism, AfCFTA can boost Nigeria’s economy – Minister

Europe’s largest economy Germany slips into recession

Financial Inclusion

ATM Card (PHOTO CREDIT: First Bank)

Banks can now issue NIN cards to Nigerians – Minister

FCMB Group Records 25% growth in digital revenues as customer base hits 11.4 million

Gosa market, Abuja

Abuja market traders groan as naira scarcity persists

February 19, 2023

Among underserved Nigerians, awareness of health insurance remains poor but insurtech offers hope

Among underserved Nigerians, awareness of health insurance remains poor but insurtech offers hope

December 26, 2022

CBN Headquarters in Abuja

What to know about CBN’s national domestic card scheme

October 25, 2022

Analysis & Data

A fuel pump used to illustrate story

Average retail price of petrol up by 42% in March – NBS

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Nigeria’s cash crisis driving digital transactions to all-time high

Inside Nigeria’s $800m World Bank Loan for Palliative

How CBN loans to Buhari govt climbed 2900% in seven years in violation of law

How CBN loans to Buhari govt climbed 2900% in seven years in violation of law

January 2, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari presenting the 2023 budget before the National Assembly [PHOTO: Presidency]

Amid revenue squeeze, Nigerian govt to increase running cost 40% to over N1 trillion

October 11, 2022

Regional

South West

Ladi Adebutu and Dapo Abiodun

Vote Buying Saga: Political parties warn police against disrupting democracy in Ogun

Nigerian Police Officer

Group knocks police for detaining female officer over resignation

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire [PHOTO CREDIT: @fmohnigeria]

Health unions in Ondo disagree over nationwide strike

Nigerian Police officers on duty [Photo credit: Today.ng]

Police explain why female Lagos officer was detained

South South

Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers state.

Speakership Race: Wike endorses Abbas, says he will fully join campaign on Monday

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state. [PHOTO CREDIT: @MrUdomEmmanuel]

Why I didn’t want to contest for Senate – Gov Emmanuel

Ambrose Alli University, AAU

AAU management reacts to report of hike in tuition fees

NIGERIA: Nigerian police force

Police detain officers for assaulting residents – Official

South East

The former Enugu State Commissioner for Fnance, Peter Mbah.

Enugu Governor-elect declares assets ahead of inauguration

Gunmen used to illustrate the story

Insecurity heightens in Imo as gunmen kill local leaders

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

SCORECARD: Infant mortality, Poverty worsen, IGR improves under Ikpeazu in Abia

Governor David Nweze Umahi [PHOTO CREDIT: The Official Governor's Facebook account]

‘Clean up your environments or you’ll be sacked’, Gov Umahi orders school officials

North West

Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State

In Jigawa, Badaru showed some sparkles but poverty is still endemic

Nigerian Customs Officer on duty.

Customs speaks about shooting incident at Jigawa checkpoint

Governor, Atiku Bagudu

SCORECARD: Under Bagudu, Kebbi’s revenue improved but poverty, unemployment worsened

A photo of the vehicle riddled with a bullet

Customs personnel shoot colleague who failed to stop at checkpoint

North East

UNICEF Building in Geneva

Taraba community lauds UNICEF for providing motorcycle to boost vaccination

President Muhammadu Buhari In Bauchi State

Buhari to flag off oil drilling campaign in Borno

Taraba State on map

Taraba Attacks: Death toll rises, curfew imposed

The just commissioned Taraba flyover littered with refuse

Jonathan commissions Taraba flyover littered with refuse

North Central

A Canal used to illustrate the story.

Five die as car plunges into Kogi canal

Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong [PHOTO CREDIT: @The Plateau State Governor’s Directorate Of Press]

Nigerian governor appoints new head of service 48 hours before end of tenure

Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong [PHOTO CREDIT: @sblalong]

Miyetti Allah petitions Lalong, security agencies, alleges plan to exterminate members in Plateau

President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan

Senate refers Buhari’s request for refund of N22 billion to states on road projects to committee

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International

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Europe’s largest economy Germany slips into recession

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G7 leaders announce new sanctions on Russian diamonds

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Turkey summons German ambassador over police search of journalists

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Sports

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Musiala’s 89th-minute goal hands Bayern Bundesliga title ahead of Dortmund

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Brazil 2-0 Nigeria: Flying Eagles drop from first to third in Group D

FIFA U20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles dare Brazil in Argentina

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CBN Tennis Open: Edwards closes in on 3rd straight title

Arts and Entertainment

Children’s Day: Jay Jay The Chosen One, Minions, four other must-see animations

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Chido Onumah writes about 2023 and road less travelled in Nigeria.

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Health

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Nigerian health workers begin indefinite strike

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Zamfara recruited 1,793 health workers in one year – Commissioner

Arumangye PHC entrance

Nigerian government launches strategy to bridge workforce gap in PHCs

Investigations

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INVESTIGATION: Lagos officials sell COVID-19 vaccination cards without jabs, sell fake but ‘authentic’ test results

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Drums of Methylene Chloride Chemical

Sukurdai: The toxic, unregulated drug killing Northern Nigerian youth

November 13, 2022

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INVESTIGATION: Respiratory illnesses worsen, water pollution confirmed as Port Harcourt residents battle with soot

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INVESTIGATION: Four years after Buhari’s promise, Sokoto primary health centres still in ruins

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Ethylene Oxide: How Nigerians reacted to report of cancer-causing substance in Indomie noodles

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SPECIAL REPORT: Ill-treated Niger State pensioners adopt measures for redress

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Kano State COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, and Vaccination figures.

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Features

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Education, Infant mortality, Poverty worsened in Zamfara under Matawalle

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Patients suffer as Nigerian doctors’ strike enters third day

Guinea’s junta takes hard line against illicit medicine

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

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INFOGRAPHICS: Despite govt actions, 4,000 children died from malnutrition in Jigawa

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