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Friday Sermon: The dangerous consequences of tribalism and racism!, By Murtadha Gusau

Nigeria, May 16 -- In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be... Read More


ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to release detainee held for 16 years, pay N20m compensation

Nigeria, May 16 -- The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered Nigeria to release a businessman, Moses Abiodun, who has been detained for 16 years without charge. The court, in its judgement delivered Th... Read More


Court sentences council chairperson's brother, three others to death by hanging

Nigeria, May 16 -- The Ebonyi State High Court, Ohaukwu Judicial Division, has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for murdering a 26-year-old man, Chinonso Elom, in the state. The court found... Read More


FG to improve ENT services amid rising cases of hearing loss

Nigeria, May 16 -- The Nigerian government has announced that it is working to improve access to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) healthcare services across the country. This is in a bid to tackle rising c... Read More


Yiaga opposes bill to make voting compulsory in Nigeria

Nigeria, May 16 -- Yiaga Africa, an election observation and civic advocacy organisation, has rejected a proposed bill seeking to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age. The Executive Dir... Read More


Finnish govt charges Simon Ekpa with terrorism

Nigeria, May 16 -- The Finnish government has charged controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, with terrorism offences ahead of his trial. The deputy prosecutor general in Finland charged Mr Ekpa w... Read More


How Tinubu's policy eased importation of rice, maize, wheat into Nigeria- BUA CEO

Nigeria, May 16 -- The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, AbdulSamad Rabiu, said the government's suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on the importation of major food items has al... Read More


Creating a one-party state: Lessons from the Second Republic, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, May 16 -- During the years preceding the establishment of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in 1978, a coalition of politicians from most of the parties of the First Republic worked togethe... Read More


BUA, Dangote to 'freeze' Cement prices for retailers supporting 'renewed hope agenda' projects

Nigeria, May 16 -- The Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, AbdulSamad Rabiu, has disclosed that there is an agreement between BUA and Dangote Group to "freeze" the price of cement for retailers who ... Read More


Insurgents storm Borno community amid renewed military operation

Nigeria, May 16 -- Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Wulgo in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. Local security operatives reported that the attack was carried out on Thursda... Read More