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Niger junta arrests leader of group fighting to reinstate ousted President Bazoum

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The leader of an armed rebel group seeking the reinstatement of Niger's ousted President, Mohamed Bazoum, has been arrested. The Patriotic Liberation Front (FPL) leader, Mahmoud S... Read More


The fact of the past between El-Rufai and Ribadu, By Yushau A. Shuaib

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- In the weeks leading up to the 2007 Kano State gubernatorial election, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, then minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a prominent member of Preside... Read More


Inside Nigerian newspaper headlines today - Monday, 24 February 2025

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Today, various news headlines dominated the front pages of Nigerian newspapers. The Matrix reported the "Crackdown on fake drugs: NAFDAC defends action." The New Nigerian's cove... Read More


AfroBasket 2025: Resurgent D'Tigers seal qualification in grand style

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Nigeria's D'Tigers have officially booked their spot in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship, delivering a dominant performance in the final leg of the qualifiers in Libya. Overc... Read More


Deadly attack in Ebonyi, Nnamdi Kanu's vow, other top stories from South-east

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The week began on a sad note on 16 February when the police announced that a man allegedly stabbed his elder brother to death in Anambra State. The suspect, Christian Ndubuisi, no... Read More


EPL: Salah's magic helps Liverpool extend lead in title race

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Liverpool took a significant step towards the Premier League title with a crucial 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Mohamed Salah was instrumental in the win... Read More


First HoldCo, Prestige Assurance, NPF Microfinance Bank top stocks pick this week

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Nigerian stocks continue to ride on a sturdy wave of investor sentiment, which is driving the share prices of lots of equities to their 52-week peak. The momentum could last fairl... Read More


Lookman leads as Nigerian stars shine across European Leagues

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- With the Nigeria Premier Football League on pause for the State President Federation Cup matches, Nigerian football fans still had plenty to celebrate over the weekend as their sta... Read More


How we handle criticism of our marriage - Veekee James

Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Renowned Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere, the CEO of Mr Tidy NG, recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. The couple legally wed in ... Read More


Re: In defence of judicial authority: Two clarifications, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Why my father refused to swear in Buhari after 1983 coup, By Seyi Sowemimo I have in recent times come across two posts or write-ups by Professor Odinkalu containing some misinfor... Read More