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AFCON FINAL: How Referee Chaos, Officiating Outrage Tainted Senegal’s Win

After a spectacle of 52 games, and a record-breaking number of goals (121 in the end), the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) had come down to the two of the best in a tense final. Morocco’s effort in delivering a good

January 19, 2026

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Imam Abdullahi Abubakar: The Cleric Who Chose Humanity Over Violence

When violence engulfed parts of Plateau State in 2018, turning neighbour against neighbour along religious and communal lines, one elderly imam in Nghar village made a choice that would echo far beyond his community and far beyond Nigeria. Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the

January 18, 2026

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AFCON 2025: ‘Morocco Is Beatable on Their Own Soil — I Was There on August 28, 1983’

How Three Flying Eagles—Paul Okoku, Chibuzor Ehilegbu, and Isa Shofoluwe—Called in Days Before Kickoff, Helped Nigeria Cross a Defining Threshold By Paul Lucky Okoku History does not always announce itself. Sometimes it taps you on the shoulder and says, “Get your passport.”

January 14, 2026

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Where Music, Fashion, Heritage Converged: Inside Uganda’s First One Festival

The historic Kololo Independence Grounds came alive on January 9, 2026, as thousands of Ugandans gathered for the inaugural Uganda One Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of music, fashion, dance, film, crafts and innovation that placed the nation’s creative talent firmly in

January 11, 2026

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When Self-Defence Meets the Gallows: Victor ‘Zidane’Solomon Case in Kaduna

The death sentence handed down to Victor Solomon, popularly known as Zidane, by a Kaduna State High Court has reignited national debate over Nigeria’s criminal justice system, the scope of self-defence under the law, and allegations of religious bias in conflict-related prosecutions.

January 10, 2026

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Fueling Goes Digital: AA Rano Ushers in Nigeria’s First Unmanned Fuel Stations

In the predawn stillness of Nigerian cities, a quiet revolution is unfolding at the nation’s fuel stations. No attendants greet motorists, no handwritten receipts exchange hands. Instead, drivers pull in, tap a screen, pay digitally, and watch fuel dispense precisely measured, transparently

January 9, 2026

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Redefining Literacy: A Broader Perspective

The statement, “Every illiterate is a literate, while every literate is an illiterate,” may sound contradictory at first. Yet, it carries a profound truth when viewed from a broader perspective. Society has long defined literacy strictly through formal education: the ability to

January 8, 2026

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New Year, New Yearn

Every new year arrives with joy, color, celebration, and fun. It is a season filled with laughter, reunions, music, and heartfelt wishes. Families gather, friends reconnect, and loved ones exchange hope for brighter days ahead. Yet, amid all this excitement, many overlook

January 8, 2026

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Nigeria’s Tinted Glass Policy: Security Measure or Test of Rule of Law?

Prosper Okoye For months, Nigeria’s motorists have lived with uncertainty over a policy that appears to be in a constant state of suspension. On 15 December 2025, the Nigeria Police Force said it would resume nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit

January 4, 2026

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How Maduro Was Captured – Speed, Precision and Might

How Maduro Was Taken: Speed, Precision and Might In the early hours of a still, uneasy Caracas night, events unfolded that many observers once considered unthinkable: the arrest of a sitting Venezuelan president by foreign forces. By dawn, Nicolás Maduro, long portrayed

January 4, 2026

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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 travelled in large numbers for the New Year holiday, leading to congestion at bus and motor parks across major cities.

January 2, 2026

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Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights

GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

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AFCON FINAL: How Referee Chaos, Officiating Outrage Tainted Senegal’s Win

Imam Abdullahi Abubakar: The Cleric Who Chose Humanity Over Violence

AFCON 2025: ‘Morocco Is Beatable on Their Own Soil — I Was There on August 28, 1983’

Where Music, Fashion, Heritage Converged: Inside Uganda’s First One Festival

When Self-Defence Meets the Gallows: Victor ‘Zidane’Solomon Case in Kaduna

Fueling Goes Digital: AA Rano Ushers in Nigeria’s First Unmanned Fuel Stations

Redefining Literacy: A Broader Perspective

New Year, New Yearn

Nigeria’s Tinted Glass Policy: Security Measure or Test of Rule of Law?

How Maduro Was Captured – Speed, Precision and Might

New Year: Why Nigerians Celebrate Despite Economic Hardship

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