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Troops launch Katsina offensive after death of former military spokesman in captivity

Nigeria, June 15 -- Nigerian Army troops have launched a major offensive operation in parts of Katsina State, following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence I... Read More


Politics of acrimony and the futility of smear campaigns, By 'Lade Bandele

Nigeria, June 15 -- There are seasons in politics when criticism performs its proper democratic function, and there are seasons when it becomes merely an instrument of anxiety. The difference is not a... Read More


Man allegedly murdered, secretly buried girlfriend - Police

Nigeria, June 15 -- A 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, has allegedly murdered and secretly buried his 23-year-old girlfriend in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The police spokesperson in An... Read More


The FDI kerfuffle: Reorienting the way youths think about the economy, By 'Tope Fasua

Nigeria, June 15 -- It's almost uncanny that when I get thinking about an issue around the economy lately, events conspire to push such matters to the front burner of public discourse. This time, it i... Read More


FG arraigns over 400 terrorism suspects in Abuja

Nigeria, June 15 -- The Nigerian government on Monday began the arraignment of more than 400 terrorism suspects before judges of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects are being arraigned in b... Read More


NASS Roundup: State police, minority leadership, public safety, others top stories from the House of Reps

Nigeria, June 15 -- As the House of Representatives marked its third legislative anniversary and adjourned plenary until 7 July, lawmakers took several far-reaching decisions on security, constitution... Read More


Warri Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo accept Tinubu-backed ward adjustment, warn INEC against further changes

Nigeria, June 15 -- Ijaw and Urhobo leaders in Delta State have reluctantly accepted a presidential intervention regarding the contested Warri electoral boundaries. Out of respect for President Bola ... Read More


Oil prices tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal

Nigeria, June 15 -- Global crude oil prices recorded a steep decline on Monday following a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, bringing an end to more than two months of hostilities th... Read More


Towards more wholesome reforms: IMF's 2026 Article IV Consultation, By Uddin Ifeanyi

Nigeria, June 15 -- The IMF's staff report on its 2026 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria is a very political document - mealy-mouthed, even if one of the persons I discussed the report with last we... Read More


On the IMF's 2026 Article IV Consultation, By Uddin Ifeanyi

Nigeria, June 15 -- The IMF's staff report on its 2026 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria is a very political document - mealy-mouthed, even, if one of the persons I discussed the report with, last ... Read More