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EXCLUSIVE: Boko Haram convict bagged degree during life sentence for church bombing - Court document

Nigeria, May 18 -- Kabiru Umar, also known as Kabiru Sokoto, who was convicted over the 2011 Christmas Day bombing linked to Boko Haram, has earned a Biology degree while serving his prison sentence, ... Read More


2027: Angry ex-senator withdraws from Kebbi APC primaries

Nigeria, May 18 -- Former Kebbi South senator, Bala Ibn Na'Allah, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, alleging that the outcome of the exercise has been predetermi... Read More


Akwa Ibom doctors set deadline for EFCC amid strike threat

Nigeria, May 18 -- Doctors in Akwa Ibom State have given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a two-week deadline to meet conditions set by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) or fac... Read More


Nigeria's beneficial ownership regime at risk as banks allow inactive companies to run accounts

Nigeria, May 18 -- Nigeria's hard-won progress on financial transparency is facing a fresh threat as thousands of inactive companies on the platform of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) continue ... Read More


Desmond Elliott alleges intimidation, withdrawal of security aides ahead of Surulere APC primaries

Nigeria, May 18 -- A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has alleged intimidation, political victimisation and the withdrawal of his security aides ahead of the All Progressi... Read More


One reportedly shot dead in Kano as protesters block highway, burn LG secretariat over bandit attacks

Nigeria, May 18 -- At least one person was reportedly shot dead on Sunday when protesters blocked the strategic Kano-Katsina highway at the Dayi-Gwarzo corridor over relentless bandit attacks, extorti... Read More


Bassey hits Fulham century as Iwobi returns in Wolves stalemate

Nigeria, May 18 -- Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey celebrated his 100th appearance for Fulham F.C. as the London club played out a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. in Sunday's Premier... Read More


FG explains delay in budget implementation reports

Nigeria, May 18 -- The Federal Government has explained the delayed publication of recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports, saying fiscal years are defined by legislative provisions and not str... Read More


Makinde confirms killing of teacher in Oyo school abduction

Nigeria, May 18 -- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says seven teachers were abducted during the attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, adding that one of them has been kill... Read More


The peculiar behaviour of inflation in Nigeria, By 'Tope Fasua

Nigeria, May 18 -- Inflation - the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services over a given period of time - was famously described by President Ronald Reagan as 'the greatest enemy of all th... Read More