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What you might expect in 2026: A valedictory edition, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- "I forecast that by 29 May or earlier, the president will replace ministers, especially those who have since outlived their IOU value. As pressure mounts ahead of the pre-election y... Read More


Suspected bandits stab Plateau resident to death

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- A 44-year-old man, Ayuba Choji, has been killed by suspected bandits in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. PUNCH newspaper reported that Mr Choji was stabbed to de... Read More


German President condemns US foreign policy under Trump

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- The German President, Frank Steinmeier, has condemned the US foreign policy under Donald Trump, stating it could turn the world into a "den of robbers." PREMIUM TIMES reports that ... Read More


Jigawa joins states in race to domesticate new tax reforms

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- Jigawa State has aligned with other Nigerian states to domesticate Nigeria's tax reform laws, following the passage of the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill, as the country begins th... Read More


AFCON 2025: Ndidi gives personal bonus assurance as Eagles train in Marrakesh

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has offered to personally pay players' match bonuses if the authorities fail to fulfil their promise before Nigeria's quarter-final clash against ... Read More


Tinubu applauds N100 trillion NGX milestone, says reforms paying off

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- President Bola Tinubu has praised corporate Nigeria, investors and other stakeholders in the capital market following the Nigerian Exchange's (NGX) crossing of the N100 trillion mar... Read More


Nigeria's GDP to grow by 4.3% in 2026 - PwC

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- Nigeria's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to enlarge by 4.3 per cent in 2026, backed by expanding services, a steady improvement in oil and non-oil exports as well as incre... Read More


Lagos State House of Assembly approves N4.44 trillion 2026 budget

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday approved a total of N4.44 trillion as the state's budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the passage of a bill authori... Read More


Police begin 'orderly room trial' of officers who demanded N100,000 from rape victim

Nigeria, Jan. 8 -- The police in Imo State have begun an orderly room trial of officers who allegedly demanded N100,000 bribe from 15-year-old rape victim in the state. The police spokesperson in Imo... Read More


"God kept me in the presence of great men" - Anthony Joshua mourns fallen brothers after tragic December crash

Nigeria, Jan. 8 -- The festive season ended in unimaginable grief for Anthony Joshua, a man used to surviving the harshest battles under the brightest lights. In late December, Joshua was involved in... Read More