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EXCLUSIVE: FG panel nails Uche Nnaji, confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate

EXCLUSIVE: Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho operates undeclared accounts, violates code of conduct law

Akwa Ibom’s Paradox: Luxury SUVs for ex-officials while pupils sit on floors

SPECIAL REPORT: How gas flaring turns Akwa Ibom’s oil communities into a furnace

SPECIAL REPORT: Edo’s N14.15 billion extra-budgetary spending raises questions about fiscal discipline under Okpebholo

SPECIAL REPORT: Vulnerable Nigerian communities continue to suffer from US aid cuts

Akwa Ibom’s N2.53 trillion revenue in 32 months under Eno surpasses its previous eight-year earnings

SPECIAL REPORT: Abuja residents bear the brunt of poorly regulated quarrying companies

SPECIAL REPORT: Oil spills from abandoned wells ravage Ogoniland amidst plans to resume production
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Chief Ozekhome and the “Tali Shani” fraudulent passport, By Gideon Christian

The classroom on the floor, By Abdul Mahmud

Friday Sermon: A responsible government must stop the killings of its citizens!, By Murtadha Gusau

Nigerian politicians: Signifiers of their criminal culture, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Beyond force majeure, our lives matter as journalists, By Duku Igbahemba Joel

Honour Professor Biodun Jeyifo (BJ) with truth, By Niyi Sunmonu
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Changes in Nigerian Police: Frank Mba, other DIGs vacate office, PSC set to announce replacements

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Photo Credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu]

Nigeria appoints ambassadors to Iran, Israel amidst war

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Tinubu approves posting of ambassadors to 65 countries

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US/Israel-Iran war (Day 7): Death toll rises as Sri Lanka rescues Iranian sailors

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Rift within Anglican Communion deepens as conservative Anglican bloc forms new council

Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji (PHOTO CREDIT: Uche Nnaji's Facebook Page)

EXCLUSIVE: FG panel nails Uche Nnaji, confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate

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EFCC hands, over stolen N279m, Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, Lagos

EFCC returns stolen N279m to Wole Soyinka centre for culture in Lagos

University College Hospital, Ibadan (UCH)

Persistent blackout at UCH sparks outrage, raises concerns over Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure

Abubakar Malami

How millions flowed from individuals, firms to service loan linked to Malami’s son – Witness

Kenya's Court of Appeal described sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that criminalized 'fake news' as so broad that they were "akin to unguided missiles, and likely to net innocent citizens." (Screenshot: NTV Kenya/YouTube)

Kenya court strikes down ‘fake news’ sections of cyber law, upholds other problematic provisions

Right to left (seated): Former AGF Abubakar Malami; his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz Malami, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

EFCC opens N8.7bn money laundering trial against ex-AGF Malami, wife, son

Rotimi Amaechi (PHOTO CREDIT: Arise TV)

Gunmen set ablaze ADC secretariat, block Amaechi convoy in Rivers

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Gunmen abduct, kill ex-Ebonyi deputy governor’s father

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Police clear interior minister Tunji-Ojo of NYSC certificate forgery allegation

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Tinubu inaugurates committee on Grid Asset Management Company

Police arrest 18 suspected kidnappers, cultists om Kwara

Police arrest 18 suspected kidnappers, cultists as teen held for murder in Kwara

Governor Uba Sani

Uba Sani warns about ‘latter-day activists”

Zhang Wen Hao

EFCC arraigns Chinese national for deception

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Four police officers, others will face prosecution over Lagos traders’ killing, CP vows

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Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji (PHOTO CREDIT: Uche Nnaji's Facebook Page)

Headline Stories

EXCLUSIVE: FG panel nails Uche Nnaji, confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate

Justice John Tsoho

Headline Stories

EXCLUSIVE: Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho operates undeclared accounts, violates code of conduct law

February 26, 2026

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Akwa Ibom’s Paradox: Luxury SUVs for ex-officials while pupils sit on floors

February 25, 2026

Gas Flare at Ikot Ebekpo

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SPECIAL REPORT: How gas flaring turns Akwa Ibom’s oil communities into a furnace

February 22, 2026

Monday Okpebholo Edo state governor

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SPECIAL REPORT: Edo’s N14.15 billion extra-budgetary spending raises questions about fiscal discipline under Okpebholo

February 20, 2026

Takalau PHC in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi

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SPECIAL REPORT: Vulnerable Nigerian communities continue to suffer from US aid cuts

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Governor Radda swears in two new commissioners

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Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole

Features And Interviews

How US, Chinese investment models are reshaping Nigeria’s trade, energy sector

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Features And Interviews

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) Bello Adoke writes about the misconduct of prosecutors.

Adoke demands apology from Nigerian gov’t over persecution in OPL 245 dispute

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Tinubu announces ‘historic’ deal to end decades-long OPL 245 controversy

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Dangote Refinery explains N100 petrol price increase amid crude price surge

Financial Inclusion

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Nigeria’s tax reform may strain Financial Inclusion gains

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Instant payment transactions in Africa hit $1.9trn in 2024 — Report

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The launch of the State of Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

Financial Inclusion: Nigeria’s NIBSS emerges as the only African Payment system to reach matured inclusivity level

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Payment Systems: Central bankers, regulators, converge on Eswatini for SIIPS launch

November 12, 2025

L-R: Munir Bello - Nigeria Country Lead, Inclusive Financial Systems at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Angela Wambugu - Director, Advisory Services Africa at Women's World Banking, Uche Uzoebo - Chief Executive Officer, Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities Limited, Dr Nurudeen Zauro - Technical Advisor to the President on Economic & Financial Inclusion, Elizabeth Gathai - Regional Head, Africa at Women's World Banking, Dr Stephen Ambore - Policy Director, Africa, Women's World Banking.

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ANALYSIS: Is Lagos the New Silicon Valley of Africa?

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Nigeria’s digital payment boom faces rising cybersecurity threats

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Recycle or Cut Production: The Politics of Plastics Economy

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Wale Tinubu, chairman Oando Clean Energy

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South West

EFCC hands, over stolen N279m, Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, Lagos

EFCC returns stolen N279m to Wole Soyinka centre for culture in Lagos

INEC

INEC releases final list of candidates for Osun 2026 governorship election

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Four police officers, others will face prosecution over Lagos traders’ killing, CP vows

Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji

Ekiti Poll: Senate Leader, Minister lead Gov Oyebanji’s re-election campaign council

South South

Rotimi Amaechi (PHOTO CREDIT: Arise TV)

Gunmen set ablaze ADC secretariat, block Amaechi convoy in Rivers

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Ezechukwu hits World U20 qualifying mark at MTN CHAMPS Calabar

Cross River House of Assembly building

Nigerian lawmaker suspended ‘indefinitely’ over alleged assault on wife

APC chairman re-elected in Akwa Ibom

South East

Police personnel

Gunmen abduct, kill ex-Ebonyi deputy governor’s father

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru.

Nigerian governor orders destruction of community shrines, deities, gives reason

Members of the committee on South East Development Commission

Reps approve N140bn budget for South East Development Commission

Troops of the Nigerian Army

Nigerian troops dismantle IPOB’s bomb-making factory, hideouts

North West

Governor Uba Sani

Uba Sani warns about ‘latter-day activists”

Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam

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North East

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How ex-PDP chairperson clinched APC leadership in Taraba

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Nigerian military kill terrorists after attack on Borno base

North Central

Police arrest 18 suspected kidnappers, cultists om Kwara

Police arrest 18 suspected kidnappers, cultists as teen held for murder in Kwara

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EFCC arraigns Chinese national for deception

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Alia condemns Kwande killings as gunmen kill ex-Otukpo council chair in Benue

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International

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