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EXCLUSIVE: How former Gov. Sylva allegedly raised money for bankrolling coup

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Newly obtained troves of investigation records have thrown light on how Timipre Sylva, a former governor of the oil-rich Bayelsa State, sourced the money he allegedly threw at last ... Read More


ANALYSIS: How Rarara's song attacking Pantami ignited debate in northern Nigeria over ethics of political music

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- A new political campaign song by popular Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu, better known as Rarara, has sparked controversy in northern Nigeria, with politicians, religious leaders, lawye... Read More


US records highest measles infections in 35 years

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The United States has recorded its highest number of measles infections in 35 years, prompting the country's Health Secretary, Robert Kennedy, to publicly urge parents to vaccinate ... Read More


NAICOM completes recapitalisation exercise for 43 insurance companies

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced the successful completion of the twelve-month insurance sector recapitalisation exercise involving 43 insurance and reinsura... Read More


Bandits kill one, abduct 31 in latest attack on Katsina communities

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Armed bandits have killed one resident, injured at least seven and abducted 32 others during an attack on the Shuwaki community in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State ... Read More


Kidnapped Kebbi high court judge regains freedom

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Faruk Bunza, a judge of the Kebbi State High Court, kidnapped at his residence on 26 July, has been released after spending eight days in captivity. The judge's release was confirm... Read More


P-square Royalties: Ex-manager Jude Okoye insists on innocence

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Former P-Square manager Jude Okoye has responded to fresh allegations made by his younger brother, Peter "Mr P" Okoye, insisting he never diverted the group's earnings and challengi... Read More


Boko Haram's Cameroonian commanders are extending the group's reach

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Boko Haram is appointing an increasing number of Cameroonian fighters to senior positions, Institute for Security Studies (ISS) research shows. These commanders play an active part ... Read More


South-west ADC dismisses petition against Aregbesola, says critics lack authority

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The South-west leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind the party's National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, rejecting a petition by group within... Read More


Culture and progress, By Uddin Ifeanyi

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Culture is a beautiful thing. Just about everyone has a sense of what it is. I can tell examples of it when I encounter it. But few people can easily define it. Unsurprisingly. For ... Read More