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HURIWA Challenges New IGP Disu to Tackle Deep-Rooted Corruption, Indiscipline in Nigeria Police

March 1, 2026

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Tunde Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), saying the move bypassed more senior officers and risks perpetuating nepotism in strategic security appointments. HURIWA

Economy: Don’t Suffocate Businesses, CPPE Warns Regulatory Agencies

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US-Iran Conflict Could Fuel Inflation in Nigeria – CPPE

March 1, 2026

by Prosper Okoye

Nigeria’s economy faces growing risks from the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel, with higher oil prices, inflationary pressure, and potential capital flight among the main threats, a leading economic think-tank warned on Sunday. In a policy

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FAAN Bans Taxi From Abuja Airport, Recommends Uber, Others

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Cashless Rollout Triggers Traffic Snarls at Lagos International Airport

March 1, 2026

Nigeria’s airport authority on Sunday urged motorists to remain patient after heavy traffic congestion disrupted access to the country’s two busiest airports on the

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Dangote Cement Records 20% Increase in 2025 Revenue

March 1, 2026

Dangote Cement Plc reported a 20.3 percent rise in revenue to 4.31 trillion naira ($2.7 billion) for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, driven

Why Nigerian Airlines Have Been Unable To Compete With Foreign Operators - Keyamo

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US-Iran Strikes Disrupt Nigeria–Middle East Flight Routes

February 28, 2026

Flights between Nigeria and several Middle East destinations were disrupted on Saturday after multiple countries shut their airspace following United States and Israeli strikes

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Tinubu Envisages Lebara to Transform Nigeria’s Digital Space, Create Jobs

February 28, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a signal of investor confidence in the country’s digital economy,

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Nigeria Ports See Strong Flow of Food, Fuel Imports Amid Ongoing Price Pressures

February 28, 2026

A fleet of 21 vessels carrying petroleum products and essential food commodities is currently discharging at Nigeria’s Lagos ports, as authorities and economists watch

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Omokri Rejects Claims Tinubu Using ‘Mystical Powers’

March 1, 2026

Controversial social commentator, Reno Omokri, has rejected claims that Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, is relying on mystical influence to consolidate political support. In a post on social media on Sunday, Omokri said the president’s growing influence was instead based on economic performance and improvements in security. His comments came in response to remarks by media publisher and politician Dele Momodu,

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Umahi Denies Sexual Harassment, N200 Million Debt Claims

March 1, 2026

Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Saturday denied allegations of sexual harassment

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Adamawa Governor Fintiri Swaps PDP for APC in Strategic Realignment

February 27, 2026

In a landmark political development, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State

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State House Slams ADC, NNPP Over Criticism of Electoral Act Amendments

February 26, 2026

The Presidency on Thursday accused opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress

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Ogun 2027: Female APC Chieftain Declares Governorship Bid, Vows Continuity, Institutional Balance

February 26, 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has

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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Dozens of Ghanaians Killed Fighting in Ukraine War

February 28, 2026

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Foreign Affairs

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US Denies Selling AI Chips to China Amid Security Concerns

February 25, 2026

A high-end Nvidia chip that can train and run artificial intelligence systems has not yet been sold to Chinese firms, a US Commerce Department

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EU Funding Boosts Nigeria’s Internet Expansion Plans

February 19, 2026

Faster and more reliable internet could soon reach millions of Nigerians after the European Union pledged €22m to support the country’s fibre-optic expansion. The

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UK Factories Warn High Energy Costs Are Driving Businesses Overseas

February 18, 2026

Inside a glass factory in north-west England, molten glass pours through chutes and is blown into bottles in furnaces that burn around the clock.

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Gabon Suspends Social Media Amid Rising Unrest

February 18, 2026

Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice,” citing content that it says is fuelling division and unrest

Sport

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Stripe Explores Possible Deal for PayPal as Takeover Speculation Lifts Shares

February 24, 2026

Financial technology company Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal or parts of its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The report said Stripe has conveyed early-stage interest in a transaction involving the digital payments firm, though deliberations remain preliminary and may not result in a formal offer. Both companies declined to comment, and Reuters said it was unable

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Brain Drain in Nigerian Sports: Governance, Trust and the Ofili Question

February 21, 2026

When Favour Ofili confirmed her decision to switch allegiance to Turkey, the

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18 Senegalese Fans Jailed After AFCON Final Disturbances in Morocco

February 19, 2026

A Moroccan court has sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms

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UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

February 8, 2026

A Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, has died in the United

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Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

Ordinarily, there ought to be no big deal about Real Madrid or

Markets

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Aston Martin to Cut 20% of Workforce Over Rising Losses

February 25, 2026

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 20 percent, following widening annual losses linked to US

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CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflow Surge May Be Fragile Despite Rebound

February 24, 2026

Nigeria recorded a sharp increase in foreign capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, but the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise

Nigerian Stock Market Cap Extends Decline With N73.44bn Loss

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Ellah Lakes’ N235 Billion Public Offer Falls Flat: Investors to Receive Refunds

February 22, 2026

Ellah Lakes Plc’s ambitious N235 billion public offer has ended in disappointment, with the company announcing it will refund investors due to insufficient subscription.

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Week Ahead: Nigeria CPI Cools, US-Iran Talks & US PCE in Focus

February 19, 2026

By Lukman Otunuga In a welcome development for Nigeria’s economy, inflation unexpectedly slowed in January, with prices rising 15.1% year-on-year. This represented a slight

African Countries With The Largest Proven Oil Reserves In 2025

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Markets Fall as Iran Signals New Chance for Nuclear Talks

February 17, 2026

Global shares slipped and oil prices fell on Tuesday after Iran offered a cautiously positive response in nuclear talks with US officials in Geneva,

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HURIWA Challenges New IGP Disu to Tackle Deep-Rooted Corruption, Indiscipline in Nigeria Police

March 1, 2026

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Tunde Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), saying the move bypassed more senior officers and risks perpetuating nepotism in strategic security appointments. HURIWA accused the

News·Nigeria·Top Stories·World News

US-Iran Conflict Could Fuel Inflation in Nigeria – CPPE

March 1, 2026

Nigeria’s economy faces growing risks from the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel, with higher oil prices, inflationary pressure, and potential capital flight among the main threats, a leading economic think-tank warned on Sunday. In a policy brief, the

News·Top Stories·World News

Ex-Iranian President Ahmadinejad Killed in Tehran Airstrike

March 1, 2026

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, 69, was killed along with his bodyguard in an airstrike on his Tehran residence, state media reported, as Iran faces a wave of U.S. and Israeli military strikes targeting its leadership. The attack comes amid an unprecedented

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Iran Strikes Kill Three in UAE Amid Gulf Attacks

March 1, 2026

Iran has launched a sustained wave of missile and drone attacks across Gulf states, killing three people in the United Arab Emirates and injuring dozens more, Emirati authorities say. The strikes, which began on Saturday, mark an unprecedented escalation in the region

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Unsung Heroes: Meet the Frontline Activists Shaping Nigeria’s Future

March 1, 2026

Across Nigeria, scenes of activism now unfold in different forms and in different places. In Lagos, small groups gather to protest rising living costs. In Abuja, courtrooms host legal battles over the limits of state power. Online, livestreams and viral posts draw

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Omokri Rejects Claims Tinubu Using ‘Mystical Powers’

March 1, 2026

Controversial social commentator, Reno Omokri, has rejected claims that Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, is relying on mystical influence to consolidate political support. In a post on social media on Sunday, Omokri said the president’s growing influence was instead based on economic performance

News

Pope Urges Peace as Middle East Violence Escalates

March 1, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has called on countries involved in the escalating conflict in the Middle East to recognise their moral responsibility to pursue peace. Speaking during his Angelus address on Sunday, the Pope expressed “deep concern” over recent developments, particularly in Iran,

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Four Killed in Stampede During Ramadan Alms Distribution in Katsina

March 1, 2026

Four people have died in a stampede during the distribution of Ramadan alms in Katsina State, police said Sunday. The incident occurred late on February 26 at Kofar Guga quarters in Katsina, when a large crowd gathered at the residence of philanthropist

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Cashless Rollout Triggers Traffic Snarls at Lagos International Airport

March 1, 2026

Nigeria’s airport authority on Sunday urged motorists to remain patient after heavy traffic congestion disrupted access to the country’s two busiest airports on the first day of a nationwide cashless payment rollout. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said gridlock at

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