Katsina Shuts POS, Bans Jerrycan, Restricts Okadas Over Bandits

The Katsina State Government shut down point of sale centres, banned the bulk sale of fuel in jerricans, and restricted the movement of commercial motorcyclists across several local government areas…

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AMVCA 2026: The Night Nollywood Reminded Africa Why It’s the Best

Lagos always has a way of turning a ceremony into an event. Saturday night at the Eko Hotels and Suites was no exception. The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards…

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Nnadozie Celebrates Brighton’s Historic FA Cup Final Spot

Three words. That was all Chiamaka Nnadozie needed to share the news that made Nigerian football fans smile this week. "We are going to Wembley." Brighton Women have qualified for…

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Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to Turkish Title With Stunning Brace

Two goals. One comeback. Another title. Victor Osimhen's story in Turkey keeps getting better. On Saturday, the Super Eagles striker helped Galatasaray overturn a deficit against Antalyaspor, scoring twice in…

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Borrowing Tomorrow to Pay for Yesterday

According to the Debt Management Office, the country's total public debt as of December 31, 2025 stood at $110.97 billion or N159.28 trillion. But, President Bola Tinubu, in the Africa…

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Dangote Refinery Is Quietly Saving the Naira, Analysts Say

A few years ago, most Nigerians saw the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a project that was always "almost ready." A big promise that had not yet delivered. Today, it is…

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Nigeria Plans N29 Trillion Borrowing in 2026, NESG Warns

N159 trillion. That is how much Nigeria owes as of the beginning of 2026. And the government plans to borrow another N29 trillion before the year is over. Those are…

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A General for the Home Front: What Tinubu’s New Security Appointment Means

When a president creates a new security role and puts a retired military general in it, it usually means something is not working well enough with the existing structure. That…

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Labour Party Admits Peter Obi’s Exit Left a Major Void

It is not often that a political party's spokesperson stands on national television and admits, plainly, that someone's departure hurt them. But that is what happened this week at the…

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Rivers APC Disqualifies 65 Aspirants, Clears Wike Allies for 2027

In politics, numbers can speak louder than words. When Rivers State's APC published its screening results this week, the numbers said something very direct: 65 disqualified, 33 cleared — and…

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Troops Bust IPOB/ESN Enclave, Seize Weapons in Imo State

When Nigerian security operatives moved into a quiet corner of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area in Imo State, what they found was not the kind of thing you expect in…

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Ex-Power Minister Mamman Convicted for N33.8bn Money Laundering

Saleh Mamman once controlled the ministry responsible for keeping Nigeria's lights on. Now a court has found him guilty of helping himself to the money meant for that job. The…

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Stepmother Arrested for Beating 9-Year-Old to Death in Enugu

She was nine years old. She should have been in school, playing with friends, dreaming about the future. Instead, Amanda John's life ended on a Sunday afternoon in Emene, Enugu…

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UTME 2026: Ekiti School Records Six Scores Above 300

In a week of heavy national news, a secondary school in Ekiti State offered something different, a reason to feel hopeful. Six of the school's students scored above 300 in…

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Naira Holds Firm as Dangote Effect Steadies FX Market

For the first time in years, Nigerians checking the exchange rate are not getting a bad shock. The naira has found some peace. The question is whether that peace will…

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Plateau Killings: The Night the Badung Family Lost Everything

An elderly woman and her middle-aged nephew. Two members of the same family, shot dead in the night in their own community. That was the reality in Kogot village, Plateau…

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