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Malami Trial: Judge Declares Zero Tolerance for Backdoor Lobbying

January 7, 2026

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday warned lawyers and litigants in the ongoing trial of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to desist from approaching him for

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Nigeria Customs to step up intelligence-led checks

January 7, 2026

by Prime Business Africa

By Prosper Okoye Nigeria’s customs authorities say they are strengthening intelligence-led operations in a move they say could curb smuggling, improve border security and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, told officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit

Nigeria Customs to step up intelligence-led checks

By Prosper Okoye Nigeria’s customs authorities say they are strengthening intelligence-led operations in a move they say could curb smuggling, improve border

Bianca Ojukwu’s Fake Ndigwe Title: The Ignored Caution in Onoh’s ‘Aninefungwu’ Name

By Chuka Nnabuife Eventually, Bianca Ojukwu chose the wrong option — slamming the sanctity of Igbo culture, upsetting the senses of believers

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Over N409.66bn Gained As NGX Investors Trade 1.44bn Shares

January 7, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, continued its upward movement on Wednesday, January 7, with a N409.66 billion gain. According

Naira Vs Dollar: What To Expect This Week (2nd - 6th June 2025)

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Dollar Rate Rises To N1,421/$1 In Official Window

January 7, 2026

In the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM), also known as the official window, the naira depreciated by 0.35 percent as the dollar rate increased

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Linkage Assurance’s Revenue Rises To N19.29bn, Profit Drops By 23%

January 7, 2026

Between January and September 2025, Linkage Assurance Plc recorded N19.29 billion in revenue, representing a 17.47 percent rise, compared to the N16.42 billion turnover

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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Naira Appreciates Against Dollar Across FX Markets

January 6, 2026

On Tuesday, January 6, the foreign exchange rate for the United States dollar (USD) decreased by N17 or 1.18 percent to N1,416 on the

Politics

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Atiku, Obi, Amaechi Set for Competitive ADC 2027 Presidential Primaries

January 7, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that no aspirant will step down in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race, emphasizing that all contenders will compete freely in the party’s primaries ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. Atiku, speaking through his media aide Paul Ibe, described the ADC as being on a “national rescue mission”, with himself and other committed

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Jonathan: PDP Remains Alive, Strong Ahead of 2027

January 6, 2026

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has dismissed claims that the Peoples Democratic

Opinion·Politics

Is President Maduro a Prisoner of War?

January 6, 2026

By Emmanuel Onwubiko The Times of India ran a story which stated

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Akwa Ibom: Parties in Early Push for 2027 Elections

January 6, 2026

Akwa Ibom: Parties in early push for 2027 elections By ETIM ETIM

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US–Venezuela Showdown: Power, Oil, and the Limits of Force

January 6, 2026

Washington’s recent military action against Venezuela has shocked the world and raised

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

Entertainment

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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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

News·Security·Technology

Bandits Use Advanced Technology to Evade Tracking – Tijani

December 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that armed bandits and criminal networks operating across parts of the country

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China Deploys 24/7 AI-Powered Police Patrol Vehicles in New Phase of Automated Urban Policing

December 7, 2025

China has expanded its push into automated law-enforcement with the deployment of AI-driven police patrol vehicles capable of operating round-the-clock using facial-recognition technology, panoramic

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

FG Unveils Nationwide Real-Time Online Classes to Bridge Learning Gaps

November 25, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide rollout of Inspire Live(s), a real-time online learning initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to

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Swiss Deposit Token Trial Shows Banks Can Adopt Digital Money Reliably, Says D24 Fintech

November 19, 2025

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum

Sport

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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

Markets

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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

Business·Markets·News

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

Markets·News·World News

Venezuela Condemns Trump’s Threat, Pledges to Defend Sovereignty

December 17, 2025

The government of Venezuela has condemned what it described as a “reckless and serious threat” issued by U.S. President Trump, accusing him of violating

Business·Markets·News·World News

Bank of Japan Poised to Lift Rates to 30-Year High as Inflation Pressures Persist

December 16, 2025

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to raise its short-term policy interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent at the

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Malami Trial: Judge Declares Zero Tolerance for Backdoor Lobbying

January 7, 2026

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday warned lawyers and litigants in the ongoing trial of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to desist from approaching him for favours, stressing

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Customs to step up intelligence-led checks

January 7, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Nigeria’s customs authorities say they are strengthening intelligence-led operations in a move they say could curb smuggling, improve border security and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, told officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit in Abuja

Business·Top Stories

Over N409.66bn Gained As NGX Investors Trade 1.44bn Shares

January 7, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, continued its upward movement on Wednesday, January 7, with a N409.66 billion gain. According to data provided by the NGX, the market capitalisation surged to N102.68 trillion, from N102.27 trillion reached on

Insights·Opinion·Top Stories

Bianca Ojukwu’s Fake Ndigwe Title: The Ignored Caution in Onoh’s ‘Aninefungwu’ Name

January 7, 2026

By Chuka Nnabuife Eventually, Bianca Ojukwu chose the wrong option — slamming the sanctity of Igbo culture, upsetting the senses of believers in the people’s ethos and daring the consequences. Instead of apology or remorse, she now appears to be priming for

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Rate Rises To N1,421/$1 In Official Window

January 7, 2026

In the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM), also known as the official window, the naira depreciated by 0.35 percent as the dollar rate increased to N1,421/$1 on Wednesday, January 7. The foreign exchange rate for the United States currency had increased by

News·Top Stories·World News

Trump Demands Venezuela Expel China, Russia as Condition for Increased Oil Production

January 7, 2026

The Trump administration has told Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, that her government must meet strict White House conditions including expelling China, Russia, Iran and Cuba before being allowed to significantly increase oil production. Under the proposal, Venezuela would be required to

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Linkage Assurance’s Revenue Rises To N19.29bn, Profit Drops By 23%

January 7, 2026

Between January and September 2025, Linkage Assurance Plc recorded N19.29 billion in revenue, representing a 17.47 percent rise, compared to the N16.42 billion turnover generated in the same period in 2024. In the company’s unaudited financial statements for the period ended September

Wike Moves Against Southeast LP, As G5 Eyes APC

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Leadership Failure Sparks Outrage as ‘One Chance’ Robbers Kill Nurse, Woman in Abuja

January 7, 2026

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the recent killings of two women, including a nurse, by “one chance” robbers in Abuja, citing a “clear absence of preventive security strategy” and leadership failure in the Federal Capital Territory. The

Finance & Economy·News·Top Stories

Budget Office Clarifies Legality of 2024–2025 Appropriation Repeal, Pledges Greater Transparency

January 7, 2026

The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has clarified the legal basis for the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, responding to public concerns over alleged constitutional breaches, fiscal illegality, and restricted access to budget documents. In a

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