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Taraba’s struggle for recognition and development By Dakuku Peterside, PhD
I arrived in Jalingo on a quiet Saturday—no drama, just a gentle descent into a place whose story overshadows its…
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ADC Presidential primaries: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, who does the cap fit? By Obike Ukoh
When the late politician and statesman, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, was alive he told All Peoples Party (APP), supporters in Ebonyi…
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Where is Sadio Mane in your team? By MARTINS OLOJA
Morocco, the host of the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON 2025) has continued to receive rave reviews over…
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Fela’s Wizkid By Lasisi Olagunju
The Cambridge English dictionary defines ‘Wizkid’ as “a young person who is very clever and successful.” Collins Dictionary defines it…
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NDDC Chairman sees global future for Niger Delta Games talents
Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chiedu Ebie, has expressed strong belief that athletes discovered through the Niger…
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Soludo orders one week shutdown of Onitsha Main Market
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week over the…
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The last nuggets of wisdom from Bob Marley…To Muhammed Ali, you, and me By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Neither Bob Nesta Marley nor Muhammed Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) needs any introduction – except, perhaps,…
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SERAP sues Adelabu, NBET over ‘failure to account for missing N128 billion in power ministry’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Power Mr. Adebayo Adelabu and Nigerian…
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Dangote Cement welcomes over 100 new engineers after completion of Graduate Trainee Program
Dangote Cement Plc has inducted almost 200 newly trained engineers and other professionals into its workforce following the successful completion…
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The end of American moral leadership and the rise of middle power realism By Uche J. Udenka
For most of the post–Second World War era, the United States styled itself—and was broadly accepted—as the Leader of the…
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60th anniversary: BSN wants indigenous languages as medium of schools’ instruction
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Jan. 24, 2026 The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has called on the Federal Government to…
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NNPCL-CNL Joint Venture announces successful Awodi‑07 appraisal and exploration well
Lagos, Nigeria – January 23, 2026: The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPCL/CNL JV) today announced…
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Chukwueze scores on AFCON return as Fulham edge Brighton
Samuel Chukwueze marked his return from international duty in fine fashion as he came off the bench to score in…
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2025 NLNG Golf Classic tees off amid high expectations in Bonny
By Victor Okoye Bonny (Rivers ), Jan. 24, 2026 Golfers across Nigeria are upbeat as the 2025 NLNG Golf Classic…
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NPA says 21 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos ports
By Aisha Cole Lagos, Jan. 24, 2026 Twenty one ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Apapa,…
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Nigeria, U.S. reaffirm commitment to protect religious freedom, strengthen security
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 24, 2026 Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their resolve to deepen cooperation on…
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First Lady Melania Trump to ring opening bell of New York Stock Exchange
First Lady Melania Trump will ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, January 28, 2025,…
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Maj. Gen. Koughna assumes duty as 11th GOC of 8 Div. Sokoto
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has assumed office as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division,…
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Afreximbank announces termination of its credit rating relationship with Fitch
Cairo, Egypt Friday, January 23, 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has Friday, January 23, 2026 officially terminated its credit rating…
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Police investigate death of 27-year-old lady in Abuja
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Jan. 23, 2026 The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it has commenced…
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Nigeria records first 2026 nationwide blackout as power grid collapses
Nigeria was thrown into nationwide darkness on Friday after the national electricity grid collapsed, the first such incident recorded in…
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PDP withdraws case against Police after court ruling, says it no longer trusts Judge
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has withdrawn its suit against the Nigeria Police following a ruling by the Federal High…
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Afreximbank’s Risk Framework assessed, registered as complying with ISO 31000:2018, reinforcing its mandate as the Continent’s leading Trade Finance Institution
Cairo, Egypt, 23 January 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been registered with the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Standard by…
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11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon gets new route
By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Jan. 22, 2026 Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM) on Thursday announced a…
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NLNG urges journalists to embrace AI for development
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 Media practitioners have been urged to adopt modern editing and artificial intelligence tools…
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