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EXCLUSIVE: Why Tinubu fired Wale Edun as finance minister

Fiscal Breach Uncovered: How Imo under Uzodinma spent N101.5 billion in unapproved funds

Oil-well Dispute: Inside the report that restores Cross River’s hope

Modern Slavery: Inside Nigerian communities where children are sold into marriage (II)

INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigerian communities where children are forced into marriage (1)

INVESTIGATION: The illegal timber trade fuelling terrorism in North-central Nigeria, Benin

SPECIAL REPORT: How families coped with 10-year closure of 23 schools in Oyo

Born into War: The harrowing world of child survivors of Plateau, Benue bloodbaths

EXCLUSIVE: FG panel nails Uche Nnaji, confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate
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Borno: Empathy, resilience and Zulum’s enduring spirit, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

NNPC Ltd and the future of Nigeria, By Dan D Kunle

The Gombe succession: Who is afraid of the Pantami factor?, By Yushau A. Shuaib

Kwara 2027: Who really holds power, and who has been left out?, By Musa Idris Buko

Ballooning budgets and the urgent need to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture, By Umar Yakubu

Beyond the creeklines: A Yenagoa chronicle, By Dakuku Peterside
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Late Mohammed Lele

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, is dead

Bail hearing at Federal High Court in Abuja

UPDATED: Retired general, five others plead not guilty to coup charges, court adjourns bail hearing

Former Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Kano governor nominates new deputy

President Bola Tinubu, and Former minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun

EXCLUSIVE: Why Tinubu fired Wale Edun as finance minister

Governor Hope Uzodimma

Fiscal Breach Uncovered: How Imo under Uzodinma spent N101.5 billion in unapproved funds

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INEC visits Labour Party secretariat ahead of congresses

President Bola Tinubu receives former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. (Photo Credit: State House)

Tinubu meets Jonathan at State House

A collage of Edun and Dangiwa

Wale Edun, Musa Dangiwa resigned; they were not sacked – Presidency

Mr. Tunji Bello officially assumed his role as the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)

Court affirms FCCPC’s authority to investigate bank customers’ complaints

Pubagu village in the Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State

ISWAP terrorists kill 11 in Borno community; reports of nine deaths nearby

Nigeria Police insignia

Police detain officer filmed extorting motorist

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago during the Distribution of vehicles to judges and members of boards and commissions.

Governor buys multi-billion naira cars for officials amid widespread poverty

The Senate Plenary (Lawmakers)

Insecurity: Senate wants improved collaboration amongst multi- to national joint forces

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Some protesters on Tuesday in Osogbo, raising concerns about the credibility of the 15 August governorship election in the state.

Protest in Osun over alleged transfer of INEC officials

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of new minister

Chelsea new head coach, Liam Rosenior (CREDIT: Chelseafc 0

Chelsea sack Rosenior after poor run of results

Mr Eseme Eyiboh, former member, House of Representatives

APC chairman threatens sanctions against Akpabio’s spokesperson, Ex-NDDC MD, others

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy/Head of Nigerian Delegation, Bosun Tijani

Nigeria unveils four-pillar cybersecurity council plan amid rising cyber threats

Mr Ejimiyare mugshot at EFCC custody

Court jails man for training minors on how to become internet fraudsters

Special Reports

President Bola Tinubu, and Former minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun

Headline Stories

EXCLUSIVE: Why Tinubu fired Wale Edun as finance minister

Governor Hope Uzodimma

Headline Stories

Fiscal Breach Uncovered: How Imo under Uzodinma spent N101.5 billion in unapproved funds

President Tinubu, an oil platform and Gov Otu of Cross River state

Headline Stories

Oil-well Dispute: Inside the report that restores Cross River’s hope

A section of Becheve Community in Cross River

Gender

Modern Slavery: Inside Nigerian communities where children are sold into marriage (II)

A collage of the Nigerian communities

Gender

INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigerian communities where children are forced into marriage (1)

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Features And Interviews

INVESTIGATION: The illegal timber trade fuelling terrorism in North-central Nigeria, Benin

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Abdulrahman Haske

Momentum builds as Abdulrahman Haske declares for 2027 Adamawa governorship race

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Shettima inaugurates Kaduna banquet hall, applauds Sani’s development drive

Nigeria Info FM and Wazobia FM

Nigeria Info FM and Wazobia FM reaffirm industry leadership with major wins at 2026 BON Awards

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Why NIPR chose Gov Sani as patron — Information Minister

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Highlights of Q1, 2026 book reading series hosted by NCDMB

Features and Interviews

Usman Abd’Allah, T.A Remo Stars (PHOTO CREDIT: Gbemidepo Popoola)

Features And Interviews

INTERVIEW: Abd’Allah opens up on Remo Stars’ NPFL survival fight

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Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: Lessons Nigeria must adopt to avoid Lake Chad Basin scenario in Borgu-Kainji

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Features And Interviews

How Nigerian midfielder, Onyeka helped Coventry City back to the Premier League

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Chibok Girls at AUN at a recent event at their university, where together, they stood not as mourners bound by loss, but as witnesses to courage—each flame a testament that even in darkness, the heart of a community can be stronger than fear.

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12 Years After, Chibok Girls at AUN Remember Sisters in Captivity

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Governor Radda, others mourn the late Katsina Water Board MD

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Karauye: Gang violence puts Katsina metropolis on edge

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African Union

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Africa and the Middle East Crisis: Better prepared, but not insulated

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Business

News Reports

Mr. Tunji Bello officially assumed his role as the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)

Court affirms FCCPC’s authority to investigate bank customers’ complaints

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy/Head of Nigerian Delegation, Bosun Tijani

Nigeria unveils four-pillar cybersecurity council plan amid rising cyber threats

Fatima Zuntu

Tinubu’s appointment of Fatima Zuntu as NBMA DG sparks backlash

CBN alerts public to fraudulent messages, cybersecurity hack attempts

Otega Ogra of Nigeria at World Federation of Advertisers' event.

Tinubu, ADVAN Celebrate Otega Ogra’s Election to Global Advertisers’ Body

Financial Inclusion

Financial Inclusion

Nigeria’s tax reform may strain Financial Inclusion gains

February 8, 2026

Robert Ochola, CEO of the AfricaNenda Foundation

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

November 16, 2025

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

November 13, 2025

Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

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.

Group seeks financial inclusion for women in Nigeria

August 29, 2025

Analysis & Data

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ANALYSIS: Is Lagos the New Silicon Valley of Africa?

October 26, 2025

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Nigeria’s digital payment boom faces rising cybersecurity threats

October 22, 2025

A towering six-meter sculpture—the thinker’s burden, designed by Benjamin Von Wong, to challenge negotiators in Geneva.

Recycle or Cut Production: The Politics of Plastics Economy

September 8, 2025

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Nigeria’s economy stabilises. But Nigerians are still hungry

August 19, 2025

Wale Tinubu, chairman Oando Clean Energy

Oando Achieves 63% production growth, posts ₦1.72 trillion revenue half year 2025

Regional

South West

Some protesters on Tuesday in Osogbo, raising concerns about the credibility of the 15 August governorship election in the state.

Protest in Osun over alleged transfer of INEC officials

Nigeria Police insignia

Police detain officer filmed extorting motorist

Prof. Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo, the new Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED)

Tai Solarin University of Education names Samuel Oladipo as new Vice Chancellor

The suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo

EFCC grills suspected fake lawyer over forged NBA seal allegation

South South

Mr Eseme Eyiboh, former member, House of Representatives

APC chairman threatens sanctions against Akpabio’s spokesperson, Ex-NDDC MD, others

Mr Ejimiyare mugshot at EFCC custody

Court jails man for training minors on how to become internet fraudsters

former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege

2027: Omo-Agege declares intention to return to Senate

Oil pipelines used to illustrate the story.

Oil pipeline security feud deepens as contractor accuses Tompolo’s security outfit of sabotage

South East

Members of the protesting family on Tuesday in Enugu

Enugu community petitions Mbah over alleged lease of ancestral land for 99 years

President Bola Tinubu, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, His wife Nkechinyere Mbah, and former Senate President Senator Ken Nnamani, when Enugu State stakeholders met with the President at the State House. Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Enugu’s political leaders visit Tinubu, pledge support for president in 2027

Governor Hope Uzodimma

Fiscal Breach Uncovered: How Imo under Uzodinma spent N101.5 billion in unapproved funds

Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Prof. Kate Omenugha

Era of ‘political’ professorship over in Ojukwu varsity, says VC

North West

Gunmen or Kidnappers used to illustrate the story in Katsina

Terrorists burn down Zamfara district head’s palace in revenge attack

Former Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Kano governor nominates new deputy

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai

El-Rufai to remain in custody as court defers bail ruling

File photo of Atiku Abubakar, Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, and Ishaku Abbo.

In Atiku’s home state, ADC is in deep crisis

North East

Pubagu village in the Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State

ISWAP terrorists kill 11 in Borno community; reports of nine deaths nearby

The Senate Plenary (Lawmakers)

Insecurity: Senate wants improved collaboration amongst multi- to national joint forces

A NAF fighter jet used for air strike

NAF Airstrike kills terrorists in Sambisa forest — Official

Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede

Nigerian government graduates 744 ex-insurgents under deradicalisation programme

North Central

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago during the Distribution of vehicles to judges and members of boards and commissions.

Governor buys multi-billion naira cars for officials amid widespread poverty

Nigerian soldiers

Nigeria soldiers kill gunmen in Plateau ambush

Amos Isah, the founder and General Overseer of Prophetic Voice of Fire Ministry International (PHOTO CREDIT: Apostle Amos Isah on Facebook)

After nine months’ hiatus, court fixes date for Abuja pastor’s child rape case

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Benue passengers abducted by local militia – Presidency

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Again, Abuja estate residents protest Chinese quarry company’s operations, death of six-year-old

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Again, Abuja estate residents protest Chinese quarry company’s operations, death of six-year-old

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Nigeria’s old tax system worsened poverty – Tinubu

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International

Late Mohammed Lele

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, is dead

Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te (CREDIT: Wikimedia)

Taiwan’s president cancels trip to Eswatini after three African countries revoke flight permits

President Donald Trump

UPDATED: Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire

Russian map (PHOTO CREDIT: kids.nationalgeographic)

Russia arrests German citizen for allegedly plotting terror attack

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Israel to investigate soldier spotted smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon

Sports

Chelsea new head coach, Liam Rosenior (CREDIT: Chelseafc 0

Chelsea sack Rosenior after poor run of results

Umar Sadiq (PHOTO CREDIT: Valencia CF on X)

LALIGA: Sadiq Umar ends goal drought as Valencia secure crucial point in relegation battle

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Onyeka powers Coventry to Championship title glory with dominant win over Portsmouth

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Akor Adams reflects on LALIGA adaptation, growth at Sevilla

Usman Abd’Allah, T.A Remo Stars (PHOTO CREDIT: Gbemidepo Popoola)

INTERVIEW: Abd’Allah opens up on Remo Stars’ NPFL survival fight

Arts & Entertainment

Second from left: Abdul Umar, Manager, Government Relations, representing the GM, External Relations & Sustainable Development, NLNG, hands over the 2026 entries for the Nigeria Prize for Literature to the Advisory Board on Monday in Lagos, as the Chairman of the Advisory Board, Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, receives the entries on behalf of the Board.

Nigeria Prize for Literature records 223 entries as adjudication begins

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Dan D Kunle writes about the pricing of petroleum products.

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Yushau Shuaib

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Kwara 2027: Who really holds power, and who has been left out?, By Musa Idris Buko

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Dakuku Peterside writes about the Mokwa flood.

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Editorial

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso leader

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Halting the violence

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Governor Alex Otti of Abia state [PHOTO CREDIT: Alex C. Otti]

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Health

News Reports

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The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Muyi Aina.

Nigeria tracks 223,000 pregnant women as maternal, child health improves

Condom manufacturer, Malaysia’s Karex Bhd

Condom prices set to rise globally, may affect Nigeria

The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Muyi Aina.

Nigerian govt increases PHC funding, recovers N59.9m in accountability drive

Investigations

Postpartum haemorrhage

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Takalau PHC in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi

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

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Samuel Akpan tapping raffia palm

Palm Wine Scarcity (2): Declining number of tappers contributes to shortage, rising costs

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illustration of a woman leaking urine. Photo Credit_ Raise Foundation_

Left to Leak: Inaccessible healthcare leaves women in rural Niger with fistula

December 13, 2025

Health Specials

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Postpartum haemorrhage

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Features

Eva Chukwunelo is a creative and disability inclusion advocate

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A health worker collects a blood sample from a suspected Lassa fever patient at the MSF-supported treatment centre in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. (CREDIT: MSF)

Misdiagnosed as Malaria: The hidden cost of delayed Lassa Fever detection in Nigeria

Dansarai entrance junction (PHOTO CREDIT: Ogalah Dunamis)

Inside Katsina PHCs, where night services falter amid staffing and power gaps

Polio vaccination

INTERVIEW: Old narratives surrounding polio vaccines still haunt eradication initiatives in Sokoto – Official

Data & Infographics

President Muhammadu Buhari

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