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2027: Peter Obi names Tinubu's policy he'll retain if elected

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he will retain President Bola Tinubu's floating exchange-rate policy if elected in 2027, but will ... Read More


Pete Edochie's Viral Interview: Seven remarks that got Nigerians talking

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has sparked conversations on social media following a wide-ranging interview in which he spoke about his career, marriage, culture, politics a... Read More


When a black scholar becomes a symbol: The Jason Arday controversy, By Toyin Falola

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Occasionally, what a person achieves eclipses who they are. They may be allowed into an institution because of scholarship, research, intellectual contribution, or intellectual pr... Read More


Police, ADC supporters clash in Kaduna as 2027 campaigns begin

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Tension erupted in Kaduna on Wednesday as security operatives and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) clashed during a solidarity walk for the party's governorship... Read More


Diphtheria deaths rise to 27 as suspected cases hit 303 in Plateau

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Twenty-seven people have died from a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State, while suspected cases have increased to 303, a state health official has said. The State Epid... Read More


NSCIA alleges bias in El-Rufai's prosecution, demands fair trial

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has broken its silence on the legal battles of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that extraneous reli... Read More


Two arrested over murder of Kano social media influencer

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The police have arrested two suspects in the violent murder of social media influencier, Ibrahim Khalil, at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano... Read More


The "Daily Times" we wish for, but can't have, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The piece by columnist and former Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief of The Guardian, Martins Oloja, entitled "Why Should We Celebrate Daily Times @ 100, FRCN @ 75?" published on 5... Read More


Trump offers to pay each American $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- US President Donald Trump has promised to pay every adult citizen in the US $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections. He said this at the party'... Read More


UK increases Ebola response funding to £78.7m

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The United Kingdom has increased its support for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing its total commitment to £78.7 million, according t... Read More