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Nigeria's Revenue Crisis: Why We Can't Afford to Ignore the Warning Signs

World

9 Sep, 2024

Nigeria's Revenue Crisis: Why We Can't Afford to Ignore the Warning Signs


Time for a Reckoning as Nigerians, we find ourselves at a crossroads, grappling with the economic realities that come with...

Nigeria's Flag Designer Buried After Year-Long Wait for State Funeral

World

6 Sep, 2024

Nigeria's Flag Designer Buried After Year-Long Wait for State Funeral


The family of Taiwo Akinkunmi, who designed the Nigerian national flag, has been forced to proceed with his burial after...

UN Warns: Peacekeeping Drawdown Endangers Women, Risks Reverting Peace Gains

World

5 Sep, 2024

UN Warns: Peacekeeping Drawdown Endangers Women, Risks Reverting Peace Gains


The UN executive director for women, Sima Bahous, delivered a stirring message at the UN Security Council, drawing attention to...

British National Andrew Wynne Declared Wanted for Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu Government

World

2 Sep, 2024

British National Andrew Wynne Declared Wanted for Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu Government


The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola...

States Received N44.9 Billion Ecological Funds in First Half of 2024, Amid Accountability Concerns

World

31 Aug, 2024

States Received N44.9 Billion Ecological Funds in First Half of 2024, Amid Accountability Concerns


In the first half of 2024, Nigerian states and local governments received a total of N44.9 billion in ecological funds,...

5 Afrobeats Songs Dominating Global Charts: From Tems' Tender Love to Burna Boy's Inspirational Anthem

Entertainment

27 Aug, 2024

5 Afrobeats Songs Dominating Global Charts: From Tems' Tender Love to Burna Boy's Inspirational Anthem


Weekly, Afrobeats continues to dominate the global charts. Here’s a chance to catch up on the 5 songs currently making...

Nigeria's Economic Woes: A Look at Declining GDP Growth Rate Since 2014

Business

26 Aug, 2024

Nigeria's Economic Woes: A Look at Declining GDP Growth Rate Since 2014


At the annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization...

Nigerian Journalist Detained by Secret Police: Adejuwon Soyinka Arrested at Lagos Airport

World

25 Aug, 2024

Nigerian Journalist Detained by Secret Police: Adejuwon Soyinka Arrested at Lagos Airport


The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained Adejuwon Soyinka, the West African Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa. Mr....

Tinubu's First 100 Days: A Reality Check for Nigeria's New President

World

25 Aug, 2024

Tinubu's First 100 Days: A Reality Check for Nigeria's New President


Given where we are, and the mess we have made of all that is good and honourable, we should have...

Renowned Legal Luminary Prof. Epiphany Azinge Emerges Asagba of Asaba Designate

World

23 Aug, 2024

Renowned Legal Luminary Prof. Epiphany Azinge Emerges Asagba of Asaba Designate


The ancient town of Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, has a new king. Prof. Epiphany Azinge, a renowned legal scholar and...

After Decades of Darkness, Solar Power Lights Up Nigerian Community

World

19 Aug, 2024

After Decades of Darkness, Solar Power Lights Up Nigerian Community


The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has taken a significant step toward providing electricity to...

Tinubu Urged to Appoint Former NSITF Boss, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, to Energize Humanitarian Programme

World

8 Aug, 2024

Tinubu Urged to Appoint Former NSITF Boss, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, to Energize Humanitarian Programme


At a time when most Nigerians are lamenting over hardship and hunger caused by the economic challenges the country is...

Nigeria's Cash Crisis: A Recipe for Economic Disaster and Social Unrest

World

7 Aug, 2024

Nigeria's Cash Crisis: A Recipe for Economic Disaster and Social Unrest


Nigerians have, again, been thrust into desperation as they grapple with cash shortage that has cast a dark shadow over...

Liz Cambage Gets Lifeline After Racism Scandal: Nigerian Team Welcomes Her With Open Arms

Entertainment

6 Aug, 2024

Liz Cambage Gets Lifeline After Racism Scandal: Nigerian Team Welcomes Her With Open Arms


Exiled Australian basketballer Liz Cambage has been handed a lifeline to return to international basketball, but instead of coming from...

Nigeria Protests: Violence Erupts as Thousands Demand Tinubu Resignation

World

6 Aug, 2024

Nigeria Protests: Violence Erupts as Thousands Demand Tinubu Resignation


Determined protesters have continued their demonstration into the fifth day of the EndBadGovernance and Hunger protest in major Nigerian cities,...

Tinubu Addresses Protests: Calls for Suspension, Vows to Continue Economic Reforms

World

4 Aug, 2024

Tinubu Addresses Protests: Calls for Suspension, Vows to Continue Economic Reforms


Protesters demand quicker reforms and government action to ease the pain amid reforms carried out by the new president. President...

Senator Accused of Sponsoring Abuja Protests: Wike Claims Food Was Provided

World

2 Aug, 2024

Senator Accused of Sponsoring Abuja Protests: Wike Claims Food Was Provided


The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that security agencies have identified a senator who...

Nigerians Set for Massive Protests Over Economic Hardships, Organizers Call for Regime Change

World

1 Aug, 2024

Nigerians Set for Massive Protests Over Economic Hardships, Organizers Call for Regime Change


Nigerians are facing their worst economic crisis in decades, with inflation at a staggering 34.19%, the highest in almost three...

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