Prosper Okoye

Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa

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FG Begins Implementing New ASUU Deal

Nigeria’s federal government has started implementing key parts of a new pay and welfare agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), officials said Monday, in a move aimed at easing labour tensions in the country’s public universities. Education Minister Maruf

February 9, 2026

Herdsmen Attack: Gov Ortom Writes Buhari On Firearms Permits

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Gunmen Abduct Nine Worshippers from Benue Catholic Church

Gunmen abducted nine worshippers from a Catholic church in Nigeria’s Benue state, police said Monday. The worshippers were taken Sunday night during a vigil at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, a community in Ado local government area, according to police and

February 9, 2026

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Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Military Aggression, Backing Armed Groups

Ethiopia has accused neighbouring Eritrea of sending troops into its territory and supporting armed groups operating inside the country, sharply escalating tensions between the former allies. In a letter dated Feb. 7, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said Eritrean forces had occupied

February 9, 2026

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Ghana Recalls Envoy to Nigeria Over Alleged Election Misconduct

Ghana has recalled its high commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, over allegations that he was involved in vote-buying during a party primary election, the presidency said. The recall was ordered by President John Dramani Mahama and took immediate effect, according

February 9, 2026

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Tinubu Again Meets Wike, Fubara Over Rivers Political Crisis

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday held another meeting with Rivers State Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike as efforts continue to resolve a prolonged political standoff in the oil-producing state. Presidency sources said the meeting took place Sunday

February 9, 2026

Tinubu's Wife To Nigerians: 'My Husband Not Magician', Calls For Hope, Trust

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Nigeria’s First Lady Calls for More U.S. Strikes

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, said U.S. airstrikes on Islamist militants in northwest Nigeria were a “blessing” and signalled that her husband’s government is seeking deeper security cooperation with Washington as the country battles insurgency and violent crime. Speaking in an interview

February 9, 2026

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Nigeria Moves to Protect Waterways After Reclamation Chokes Boat Routes

On the muddy edge of Lagos Lagoon, boat operator Sadiq Adebayo has learnt to read the water like a map. Some channels that were wide enough for his wooden boat five years ago are now blocked by sandfills and private fences, forcing

February 9, 2026

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Takaichi’s Poll Victory Sends Japanese Markets Surging

Japanese stocks hit record highs Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured an unprecedented two-thirds majority in the lower house, giving her government broad authority to pursue pro-business reforms and economic stimulus measures. The Nikkei 225 index jumped

February 9, 2026

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Why UK Is Returning Nigeria’s Cultural Artefacts

In a historic move, the University of Cambridge has returned 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, restoring centuries-old cultural treasures taken during the 1897 British invasion of Benin City. The objects, mostly brass with some ivory and wooden sculptures, were formally handed over

February 9, 2026

Akpabio Speaks On His Reported Collapse While Seeing Off Tinubu

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Senate to Hold Emergency Session Amid Backlash Over Electoral Act Amendments

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called an emergency sitting of the Senate for Tuesday, Feb. 9, following a public outcry over recent amendments to the Electoral Act. The recall comes amid growing opposition to the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election

February 9, 2026

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Prosper Okoye

FG Begins Implementing New ASUU Deal

Gunmen Abduct Nine Worshippers from Benue Catholic Church

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Military Aggression, Backing Armed Groups

Ghana Recalls Envoy to Nigeria Over Alleged Election Misconduct

Tinubu Again Meets Wike, Fubara Over Rivers Political Crisis

Nigeria’s First Lady Calls for More U.S. Strikes

Nigeria Moves to Protect Waterways After Reclamation Chokes Boat Routes

Takaichi’s Poll Victory Sends Japanese Markets Surging

Why UK Is Returning Nigeria’s Cultural Artefacts

Senate to Hold Emergency Session Amid Backlash Over Electoral Act Amendments

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