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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Nigeria Defence Minister Warns Gumi Against Supporting Terrorists

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, retired Lieutenant General Christopher Musa, has warned Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and others against portraying bandits as part of a wider northern brotherhood. General Musa, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Maiduguri, cautioned Nigerians against supporting terrorists

January 14, 2026

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an updated voters’ register for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), listing 1,680,315 eligible voters ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections. The revised figure marks an increase from the 1,570,307 voters recorded

January 14, 2026

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Nestoil, Neconde Reject Viral Supreme Court Reports

Nestoil Nigeria Limited and Neconde Energy Limited have dismissed media claims suggesting a Supreme Court decision had been reached in their ongoing legal dispute with a consortium of lenders. In a statement on Tuesday, the companies said reports claiming winners or losers

January 14, 2026

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US Embassy Reopens American Center in Abuja

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reopened its American Center in Abuja following a redesign aimed at expanding educational, cultural and professional programmes. The centre, located within the embassy complex, was officially reopened on Tuesday at a ceremony attended by diplomats,

January 14, 2026

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United Capital Strengthens Board to Accelerate African Infrastructure

United Capital Plc has appointed four senior infrastructure investment professionals to the Investment Committee of its ₦150 billion United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF). Prime Business Africa has learned that the move was to scale infrastructure projects across Nigeria and the wider African

January 14, 2026

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Pressure Mounts on Nigeria’s Senate Over Electoral Reform Delay

Nigeria’s Senate leadership is facing growing pressure over delays in considering the Electoral Bill 2025, with activists and commentators warning that the country risks repeating the problems that marred the 2023 general elections. The criticism has been driven largely by campaigners on

January 14, 2026

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Iran Unrest Deepens as Death Toll Rises to 2500, US Threatens New Tariffs

Iranian officials say around 2,500 people have been killed during ongoing protests across the country. The deaths are said to include both civilians and members of the security forces, with the government blaming the violence on what it describes as “terrorists”. Exiled

January 14, 2026

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Nigeria to Appoint Five New Permanent Secretaries

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has announced plans to appoint five new Permanent Secretaries to fill current and upcoming vacancies in Adamawa, Ogun, Kano, Bayelsa, and Enugu states. In a circular dated 12 January

January 14, 2026

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APC Says Over Two Million Members Registered in First Week of Digital Drive

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says more than two million Nigerians have registered as members in the first week of its nationwide electronic membership drive. The party expects the total to reach eight to nine million before the exercise ends on

January 14, 2026

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Edo Governor Frees Students, Rejects Kidnapping Claims Behind Ekpoma Protests

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the release of students and other individuals arrested during protests in Ekpoma last weekend. The unrest, which began on Saturday, 10 January 2026, was sparked by rising kidnapping and insecurity in the community. Residents had

January 14, 2026

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Nigeria Defence Minister Warns Gumi Against Supporting Terrorists

FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

Nestoil, Neconde Reject Viral Supreme Court Reports

US Embassy Reopens American Center in Abuja

United Capital Strengthens Board to Accelerate African Infrastructure

Pressure Mounts on Nigeria’s Senate Over Electoral Reform Delay

Iran Unrest Deepens as Death Toll Rises to 2500, US Threatens New Tariffs

Nigeria to Appoint Five New Permanent Secretaries

APC Says Over Two Million Members Registered in First Week of Digital Drive

Edo Governor Frees Students, Rejects Kidnapping Claims Behind Ekpoma Protests

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