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Court jails ex-PDP chairperson's son, co-defendant 14 years for petrol subsidy fraud

Nigeria, May 28 -- The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja sentenced two oil marketers to 14 years each for a N2.2 billion fuel subsidy fraud, part of a major oil sector scandal that caused pu... Read More


Coalition: ADC says no division over Atiku, Obi's adoption of party for 2027 election

Nigeria, May 28 -- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said on Tuesday that there is no division within the leadership of the party over talks of being used to field opposition candidates for a coal... Read More


JAMB updates regulations as minister orders punishment of students involved in malpractice

Nigeria, May 27 -- The Nigerian government has expressed commitment to enforcing punishments for examination centres and students involved in malpractice as contained in the Examination Malpractice Ac... Read More


When Communities Heal Together: The quiet revolution transforming mental healthcare in Nigeria's conflict zones

Nigeria, May 27 -- It was a bright morning at a primary health centre in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State. Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) equipped with tablets and laptops were me... Read More


Tinubu seeks NASS' approval for N757bn bond to pay retirees' outstanding pensions

Nigeria, May 27 -- President Bola Tinubu has sought the National Assembly's approval to raise N757.98 billion through the issuance of Federal Government bonds in the domestic debt market. The fund is... Read More


Toyota Nigeria's CEO spends N3 billion on Custodian Investment shares in one week

Nigeria, May 27 -- Toyota Nigeria's CEO Olakunle Ade-Ojo spent N3 billion acquiring new shares in Lagos-listed Custodian Investment Plc in the one week to 26 May, according to a regulatory filing on M... Read More


Imo governor sacks attorney-general

Nigeria, May 27 -- Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has sacked the Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in the state, Cyprian Akaolisa. The Commissioner of Information in Imo State, Declan... Read More


Police arrest couple for child trafficking, rescue 12 children - Official

Nigeria, May 27 -- The police in Abia State, South-east Nigeria, say they have arrested a couple for alleged child trafficking in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, Maureen Chinaka, sai... Read More


Nigerian troops repel another attack on Marte

Nigeria, May 27 -- Nigerian Army troops have killed scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents after repelling an attack in Borno State. The insurgents had launched the foiled attack Tuesday morning in Ne... Read More


Africa needs an AfDB president who is ready to deliver - promptly!, By Oyebanji Ogundere

Nigeria, May 27 -- As the AfDB elects its next president, the real question isn't who inspires - but who has the experience in building what Africa now urgently needs. As the African Development Bank... Read More