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Writers, theatre practitioners to celebrate Femi Osofisan at 80

Nigeria, May 29 -- Lagos and Ibadan will host a series of literary and theatrical events in June to mark the 80th birthday of playwright and scholar Femi Osofisan, organisers have said. The programme... Read More


Crisis looms in Imo APC as assembly aspirants accuse party, Uzodimma of 'handpicking' candidate

Nigeria, May 29 -- An aspirant for the Ahiazu-Mbaise Constituency seat in the Imo State House of Assembly, Obinna Ezechukwu, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of handpicking a woman as a... Read More


'We want to win excellently,' Flamingos coach warns against complacency ahead of Guinea clash

Nigeria, May 29 -- Nigeria's U-17 girls, the Flamingos, are refusing to take anything for granted despite holding a commanding advantage ahead of Sunday's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against... Read More


"Moniepoint's 500 vacancies": How Nigeria can build quality talent at scale, By Oluwatoyin Ajilore-Chukwuemeka

Nigeria, May 29 -- When the CEO of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, said his organisation had 500 vacant roles because of the weak quality of Nigerian talent, he likely did not expect the firestorm the ... Read More


The Gambia's first Special Prosecutor is European. Does this matter?

Nigeria, May 29 -- On 9 May, British Barrister Martin Hackett was sworn in as The Gambia's Special Prosecutor for crimes committed under Yahya Jammeh's rule from 1994 to 2017. His mandate covers serio... Read More


Atiku visits Amaechi as battle over ADC presidential ticket intensifies

Nigeria, May 29 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja amid growing tensions over the presidential ticket of the African ... Read More


Stop deceiving Nigerians over state police, Makinde tells Tinubu

Nigeria, May 29 -- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the federal government to stop deceiving Nigerians over the proposed creation of state police, insisting that states can establish their... Read More


Terrorists reject ransom, kill abducted local government officials in Zamfara

Nigeria, May 29 -- Terrorists have killed a councillor and a director of Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after rejecting ransom offered for their release. The chairman of the co... Read More


United we stand: Inside President Tinubu's national unity agenda, By Fredrick Nwabufo

Nigeria, May 29 -- In certain social silos, it is common to hear uncomplimentary comments about Nigeria's unity and the chances of bridging the fault lines. My position has always been that where lead... Read More


US govt plans to print $250 note with Trump's face

Nigeria, May 29 -- The US government is preparing to print a new $250 bill that would feature an image of President Donald Trump, the latest in his effort to have his image and name on US institutions... Read More