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Nigeria’s second colonization: The elite capture of a nation By Uche J. Udenka
The second colonization wears agbada but carries the same chains. Nigeria fought hard to end colonial rule in 1960.…
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New Jersey Civic Information Consortium awards renewal grants to Montclair Local, Healthy NewsWorks
March 12, 2026 The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium has awarded two renewal grants supporting organizations that are strengthening local…
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Court bars Aiyedatiwa from vying for another term
By Alaba Olusola Oke Akure, March 12, 2026 A Federal High Court, Akure Division, on Thursday barred Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa…
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FCCPC tackles airlines over Yuletide fares, demands refunds
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 12, 2026 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has concluded investigations…
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Anthony Joshua relocates to Dubai, family confirms
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has moved his base to Dubai, according to confirmation from a member of…
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Nine Senators defect to ADC over party crises in Senate shake-up
Nine senators on Thursday announced their decision to leave their various political parties and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).…
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Parresia Books: Reason to believe in Nigeria’s literary future By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The Lagos scene is where books happen – as per the written word having multiform events being organized for seasons…
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NIMASA DG advocates digital transformation as catalyst for increased women participation in maritime
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola has called for digital transformation…
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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to democracy, rule of law
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 11, 2026 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, national unity and…
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Africa
Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents
CAIRO, Egypt, March 12, 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) has announced the launch of the second season of its…
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Putin envoy meets Trump confidantes in Florida
Moscow, March 12, 2026 Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev has met with representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida,…
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Group petitions body of Benchers over Deputy Speaker’s law school certificate
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, March 11, 2026 The Body of Benchers (BoB) has advised a Coalition of Civil Society Groups…
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How Galatasaray fans made Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen cry, with emotional tribute to his late mother
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, became emotional on Tuesday night after Galatasaray fans unveiled a touching banner in his honour…
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Peter Obi: Equal opportunities for women will help society grow
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi has said that society will progress faster if women are given…
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D’Tigress cruise to victory over Colombia in FIBA qualifiers
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying journey with a resounding 70–37 win against Colombia in Lyon,…
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President Tinubu nominates Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of…
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Dr. Okonjo-Iweala-led WTO celebrates International Women’s Day
The International Women‘s Day (IWD), celebrated annually globally on March 8, was also commemorated at the Geneva, Switzerland-based World Trade…
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IWD: Fidelity Bank signs MoU with partners; Launch ‘Give Her Power’ initiative to empower Nigerian women
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding…
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A poetic evening with James Eze By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The legendary poet W.H. Auden famously wrote that “poetry makes nothing happen”, but the great man would have written differently…
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Tolulope Arotile: Six years after… By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Our people have so many sayings that are meant to serve as a caution in case…
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How governance by patronage is ruining merit and competence By Chief Emeka Asinugo
Across many communities today, a troubling pattern has taken root in the exercise of political, religious and even traditional power.…
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NNPC secures presidential approval for $20b FID Bonga Deepwater project
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, March 10, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has approved a targeted fiscal incentive designed to unlock the…
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Air Force to establish special training centre in Abia – Official
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Nvosi (Abia), March 10, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says plans are underway to establish a…
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Fuel gets cheaper as Dangote slashes PMS price by N100; Declares fuel scarcity ‘gone for good’
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly…
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