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EFCC Rejects Bala Mohammed’s Allegations of Political Witch Hunt

January 2, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that the agency is being used by political opponents, particularly the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to target him and his aides, Prime Business Africa

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Maduro Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S. on Drugs, Oil Amid Rising Tensions

January 2, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Thursday said his government is open to cooperation with the United States on drug trafficking, oil, and other issues, even as tensions escalate following U.S. military operations near Venezuelan territory, Prime Business Africa reports.

Kenya’s Claudia Naisabwa Co-Hosts WAV Festival’s Historic Inaugural Edition in Cape Town

The groundbreaking WAV Festival, a bold new celebration redefining R&B and soul music through an African lens, debuts today, January 2, 2026,

New Year: Why Nigerians Celebrate Despite Economic Hardship

After the government removed petrol subsidies, fares for buses, taxis, and flights rose sharply, in some cases nearly doubling. Yet families still

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Bulls Charge Ahead As NGX Shatters Records As Market Cap Surpasses N50trn

Business·Top Stories

ALEX Tops NGX Gainers’ List, Tantalizers Among Losers

January 1, 2026

On Wednesday, December 31, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, closed with N99.37 trillion market capitalisation. Also, the all-share index

Business·Top Stories

VFD Group Takes Out N6.82bn From Investment In Abbey Mortgage Bank

January 1, 2026

VFD Group has reduced its stake in Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc from 33.82 percent to 22.98 percent. The majority shareholder reduced its stake after

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May & Baker Generates N29.52bn Revenue After Spending N19.41bn On Drug Production

January 1, 2026

May & Baker Nigeria recorded N29.52 billion revenue in the first nine months of 2025, compared to the N21.82 billion turnover reached in the

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Nigeria Revenue Service Unveils New Identity, Logo as Transition From FIRS Takes Effect

January 1, 2026

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has officially unveiled its new institutional identity and logo, marking the formal transition from the Federal Inland Revenue Service

Business·Opinion

Nigeria’s New Tax Law: Why Doubts Are Growing

January 1, 2026

Prosper Okoye Nigeria’s new tax laws were meant to clear confusion from the country’s complex tax system. Instead, they have created a different kind

Politics

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Wike Denies Role in EFCC Case, Fires Back at Bala Mohammed Over Allegations

January 1, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, linking him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) terrorism financing charge against the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Prime Business Africa reports. Wike, reacting to the governor’s comments, described the accusation as baseless and an attempt to deflect attention from

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EFCC Arrest of Bauchi Finance Commissioner Triggers Political Firestorm – Bala Mohammed

January 1, 2026

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has criticised President Tinubu’s administration over

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Tinubu Expresses Confidence in Stronger Economic Growth For Nigeria

January 1, 2026

President Tinubu has expressed confidence that 2026 will usher in a more

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Obi Aligns With ADC, Urges Nigerians to Unite, Defend Democracy Ahead of 2027

December 31, 2025

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi,

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Obi, Key South-East Figures Pitch Tent with ADC After Months of Talks

December 31, 2025

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday officially defected to

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

News·Security·Technology·Top Stories·World News

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

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Technology

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

Business·Markets·Top Stories

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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EFCC Rejects Bala Mohammed’s Allegations of Political Witch Hunt

January 2, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that the agency is being used by political opponents, particularly the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to target him and his aides, Prime Business Africa reports. In

News·Top Stories·World News

Maduro Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S. on Drugs, Oil Amid Rising Tensions

January 2, 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Thursday said his government is open to cooperation with the United States on drug trafficking, oil, and other issues, even as tensions escalate following U.S. military operations near Venezuelan territory, Prime Business Africa reports. In a

News·Top Stories·World News

Holiday Heist: Thieves Drill Into German Bank’s Vault, Empty 3,000 Safe-Deposit Boxes

January 2, 2026

German police are investigating a highly coordinated bank vault robbery in which thieves made off with tens of millions of euros in cash, gold, and other valuables after drilling into a Sparkasse savings bank during the Christmas holiday lull, in what authorities

Celebrity News·Entertainment·News

Kenya’s Claudia Naisabwa Co-Hosts WAV Festival’s Historic Inaugural Edition in Cape Town

January 2, 2026

The groundbreaking WAV Festival, a bold new celebration redefining R&B and soul music through an African lens, debuts today, January 2, 2026, at the iconic Green Point Track in Cape Town. This immersive one-day event—from noon until late—unites music lovers, culture enthusiasts,

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Court Halts Nationwide Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Policy

January 2, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following an interim court order restraining the police from proceeding with the exercise. The Force had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of

Business·FEATURES·Top Stories

New Year: Why Nigerians Celebrate Despite Economic Hardship

January 2, 2026

After the government removed petrol subsidies, fares for buses, taxis, and flights rose sharply, in some cases nearly doubling. Yet families still travelled in large numbers for the New Year holiday, leading to congestion at bus and motor parks across major cities.

News·Top Stories·World News

Somalia Takes Security Council Helm Amid Scrutiny of Ambassador’s Past

January 1, 2026

Somalia assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, placing its Permanent Representative, Abukar Dahir Osman, in charge of guiding the council’s agenda for the month. While the move marks a diplomatic milestone for Somalia, it comes amid

Business·Top Stories

ALEX Tops NGX Gainers’ List, Tantalizers Among Losers

January 1, 2026

On Wednesday, December 31, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, closed with N99.37 trillion market capitalisation. Also, the all-share index (ASI) settled at 155,613.03 ASI. Over 1.22 billion shares were exchanged in 27,884 deals, valued at N35.12 billion

Business·Top Stories

VFD Group Takes Out N6.82bn From Investment In Abbey Mortgage Bank

January 1, 2026

VFD Group has reduced its stake in Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc from 33.82 percent to 22.98 percent. The majority shareholder reduced its stake after selling 1.10 billion shares on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to take out N6.82 billion from its investment in

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