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Don identifies incumbency abuse as biggest threat to Africa’s democracy
CONSTITUTIONAL and political reforms undertaken across Africa since the mid-1970s have produced significant progress in reshaping governance structures, but the abuse of incumbency power remains the greatest threat to credible elections, democracy and development on the continent, Professor of Political
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Osun Imam, four others remanded over worshipper's killing
The Osun State Police Command has arraigned the Imam of Ummu Haani Adigun Memorial Central Mosque, Abdulgafar Sakariyah, 51, and four others over the death of a worshipper, Ahmed Najeem. The Imam, alongside the four other suspects – Kosamotu Hakeem,
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CBN, NCC advance move to curb failed airtime, data transactions
Plans are underway by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to tackle failed airtime and data transactions. The two institutions have issued an exposure draft of a joint national framework, which is aimed at
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Twenty African scholars join KDI school for 2026 academic session
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NABTEB releases 2025 results
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Over 2,000 educators attend free EDUFORGE training in Kano
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Uncertainty over local councils’ capacity to revamp basic education
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Energy
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Researcher links 3mbpd target to strategic communication
An energy communication researcher, Dr Adeola Yusuf, has called on President Bola Tinubu to demand strategic communication plans from oil producers
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and world order
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Affordability question in cement operators’ planned capacity expansion
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Street urchins’ menace and failure of governance
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Beyond sanctions, time to reform Africa Cup of Nations
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Politics
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APC chairman Yilwatda seeks stronger Nigeria–U.S. partnership
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on party members in the Diaspora to embrace unity as a strategic tool for strengthening the party and projecting Nigeria positively on the global stage. Professor
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Sports
See AllAgbaje reaffirms commitment to Lagos Polo Tourney
STL win Majekodunmi, Independence Cups The Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Segun Agbaje, has reaffirmed his firm’s commitment to the Lagos International Polo Tournament, of which the bank is the title sponsor. The 2026 edition of the
10 February 2026
Nigerian teen chases second Guinness World Record
10 February 2026
Oyinlola: ‘Only death can take golf away from me’
Health
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Anambra Records High Turnout for Measles–Rubella Vaccination
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Health ministry got only N36m from N218b capital budget in 2025 — Pate
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Imo First Lady urges greater private sector investment in cancer care
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Lassa fever outbreak hits seven LGAs in Plateau
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I’m tired of begging, Halima Abubakar cries out, seeks funds for brain, spleen surgery
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has once again gone public with appeal for financial assistance, saying she urgently needs money for surgery. In a now-trending video shared on Tuesday, the actress was seen sitting on the floor as she begged Nigerians
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See AllGender funding gap in tech startups hits new lows
A new report on the state of startup funding across the African continent revealed a sobering reality: despite years of advocacy for gender
09 February 2026
TD Africa, Enugu govt begin cybersecurity, data science training
09 February 2026
Firm partners varsity to drive indigenous research, devt
09 February 2026
Firm offers new hybrid work, AI governance solution
09 February 2026
NITDA commits to Nigeria’s 70% digital literacy target
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See AllNELFUND’s equal access: Opportunity has no mother tongue
IN a country where identity often arrives before ability, it is no small thing when a public policy chooses to listen differently. Nigeria, with its many tongues and temperaments, has long struggled with the burden of translation of names into
10 February 2026
Kaduna Attack: Eight dead, two soldiers among victims
10 February 2026
Industrial harmony as a catalyst for Nigeria’s health renaissance
10 February 2026
Birthing the next new world order
09 February 2026
Why Makoko could become Lagos’ boldest urban experiment
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Foundation offers free eye screening to underserved Lagos residents
At least 150 residents, mostly elderly people, have benefited from a free comprehensive eye screening exercise organised by the Advancing
07 February 2026
Patience Iyakwo: I saw my story in every girl who felt forgotten
07 February 2026
How women can move from financial literacy to financial confidence
07 February 2026
Women’s coalition urges 10th NASS to fast-track Special Seats Bill
07 February 2026
Leading Woman Show takes on gender-balanced leadership
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Foundation promotes preventive health, build stronger communities in Lagos
Concerned about advance preventive mental health and lifestyle well-being, Wakathon 2026 is set to mobilise Lagos residents for a city-wide health walk
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These are my top 10 favourite romance books of all time from Black authors
Fall in love this Valentine’s with these romance books by Black authors.
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