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Abuja Lawyer’s Death: Family Contradicts Police Over ‘One-Chance’ Robbery

January 13, 2026

The family of lawyer Princess Chigbo Nwamaka Mediatrix has challenged the police account of her death, saying she was abducted and forced to make ransom calls before being killed, contradicting claims that she died in a roadside “one-chance” robbery. The

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Tambuwal: Nigerian Elections Often Don’t Reflect Voters’ Will, Competence Must Lead

January 13, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has raised fresh concerns over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, asserting that election outcomes are not completely decided by the electorate, Prime Business Africa reports. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time political

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Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime

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Malaysia, Indonesia Block Grok Over Sexual Deepfake Images

January 13, 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot linked to Elon Musk’s platform X, citing concerns over the creation of

Naira vs Dollar: What To Expect This Week (24th-30th, March 2025)

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Dollar Rate Increases In Black Market

January 12, 2026

The parallel market recorded N1,479.99 kobo per dollar on Monday, January 12, compared to the N1,477 per USD reported on Friday, January 9, indicating

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Redstar Express, ETranzact Extend NGX Upward Trend With N744.99bn Gain

January 12, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a N744.99 billion increase in the bourse’s market capitalisation after the all-share index (ASI) expanded by 0.58 percent on

Mike Adenuga Loses $300million As Net-worth Further Declines To $3.3bn

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Mike Adenuga Experienced Mixed Fortunes In Stock Market In 2025

January 12, 2026

Mike Adenuga, the founder of Globacom, a telecommunications company, and the third richest person in Africa, experienced mixed fortunes in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX),

Politics

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Tambuwal: Nigerian Elections Often Don’t Reflect Voters’ Will, Competence Must Lead

January 13, 2026

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has raised fresh concerns over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, asserting that election outcomes are not completely decided by the electorate, Prime Business Africa reports. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time political programme, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives said that while Nigerians turn out to vote, the final results

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Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Alleges Court Interference

January 13, 2026

The political crisis rocking Rivers State intensified on Monday after the House

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Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum Amid Ongoing War

January 13, 2026

Sudan’s government has returned to Khartoum for the first time in nearly

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Edo Protesters Remanded, Police Say Rally Was Hijacked

January 13, 2026

Some protesters and their relatives were seen crying as those arrested were

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Rivers Minority Leader, Another Lawmaker Back Out of Fubara Impeachment

January 12, 2026

Pressure is mounting on the Rivers State House of Assembly to reconsider

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

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Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Africa’s First Homegrown Defence Tech Prime

January 13, 2026

Terra Industries, a Nigerian-founded defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in seed funding as it steps out of stealth and positions itself to

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Tech Innovator Hanu Expands Inclusion with AI Smart Glasses for Hearing-Impaired Nigerians

January 10, 2026

Nigerian-born tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodjie, has donated AI-powered smart glasses to hearing-impaired Nigerians, reinforcing his commitment to using technology to promote social inclusion

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories

Nigerians to Receive Immediate Refunds for Failed Telecom Transactions

January 8, 2026

Nigerian telecom users will begin receiving automatic refunds for failed airtime and data purchases under a new framework introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission

Business·News·Technology

Nigerian Mobile Users May Pay More Under New NCC Roadmap

January 7, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Nigerian mobile phone users may face higher call and data costs following a new five-year plan released by the country’s telecoms

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Musk Predicts AI Future Where Salaries, Money Lose Relevance

December 17, 2025

Elon Musk has warned that money and salaries could become irrelevant in the future as artificial intelligence and robotics advance to the point where

Sport

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation

January 1, 2026

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation By Dr Marcel Mbamalu From its inception in 1957 under Egypt’s Abdel Aziz Abdallah Salem to its current status under South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has evolved into the second-largest football confederation in the world. The Africa Cup of Nations is no

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Anthony Joshua Stable After Ogun Crash as FRSC Blames Speeding, Wrongful Overtaking for Fatal Accident

December 30, 2025

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua remains in stable condition after

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Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Crash as Two Persons Die

December 29, 2025

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was on Monday involved in a

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Air Peace, Onyema Back WABU Welterweight Champion Obizulike with ₦10m Sponsorship

December 24, 2025

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West and Central Africa’s largest airline,

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Musa Calls Time on Illustrious Super Eagles Career

December 17, 2025

Nigeria’s most-capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has formally announced his retirement from international

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Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

January 11, 2026

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity plants, has drawn attention after politically connected figures assumed top positions. Billionaire Femi Otedola

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

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UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

January 8, 2026

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights issue, raising ₦157.84 billion through the issuance of 3.16 billion ordinary shares at ₦50

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GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

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Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified

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Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, Appreciates In Official Window

December 17, 2025

The dollar traded at N1,487.01/$1 in the parallel market on Wednesday, December 17, indicating the naira neither depreciated nor appreciated against the United States

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Abuja Lawyer’s Death: Family Contradicts Police Over ‘One-Chance’ Robbery

January 13, 2026

The family of lawyer Princess Chigbo Nwamaka Mediatrix has challenged the police account of her death, saying she was abducted and forced to make ransom calls before being killed, contradicting claims that she died in a roadside “one-chance” robbery. The Federal Capital

News·Politics·Top Stories

Tambuwal: Nigerian Elections Often Don’t Reflect Voters’ Will, Competence Must Lead

January 13, 2026

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has raised fresh concerns over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, asserting that election outcomes are not completely decided by the electorate, Prime Business Africa reports. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time political programme, the

Business·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime Business Africa reports. The Nigeria Customs Service said the changes affect companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid

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NRS Engages KPMG as Concerns Over Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Ease

January 13, 2026

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has formally engaged global accounting firm KPMG following public concerns over newly enacted tax reforms, signalling a move towards greater clarity and collaboration in Nigeria’s evolving fiscal landscape, Prime Business Africa reports. On Monday, January 12, top

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Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Africa’s First Homegrown Defence Tech Prime

January 13, 2026

Terra Industries, a Nigerian-founded defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in seed funding as it steps out of stealth and positions itself to become Africa’s first vertically integrated defence technology prime, focused on locally built autonomous security systems for critical infrastructure.

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Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Alleges Court Interference

January 13, 2026

The political crisis rocking Rivers State intensified on Monday after the House of Assembly alleged attempts by unnamed political actors to frustrate the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara through restraining orders from courts outside Port Harcourt. The Assembly said it

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Ethiopia Set to Overtake South Africa with Continent’s Largest Airport

January 13, 2026

Ethiopia has started building what could become Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion project that aims to outpace South Africa’s or Tambo International and position the country as a continental aviation hub. Construction has officially begun in Bishoftu, about 45 kilometres south-east

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories·World News

Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum Amid Ongoing War

January 13, 2026

Sudan’s government has returned to Khartoum for the first time in nearly two years. This marked a symbolic milestone after 1,000 days of conflict that have devastated the capital. Prime Minister Kamel Idris described the move on Sunday as the arrival of

Business·News·Technology

Malaysia, Indonesia Block Grok Over Sexual Deepfake Images

January 13, 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot linked to Elon Musk’s platform X, citing concerns over the creation of sexually explicit deepfake images. Regulators in both countries said the tool had been used to alter images of

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