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Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Nigerian government has expressed deep concern over the political and security situation in neighbouring Niger following a foiled coup attempt, urging all parties to work towar... Read More


Twenty-two years to destiny: The silent sacrifices that carved my journey to the nations, By Ayo Akerele

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- While at the university in 1993, I caught a profound vision of leaving Nigeria for America, obviously for a better life, as we would often describe it. At that time, I was actively... Read More


Russia helped foil coup in Niger - Official

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Russia says it helped the military regime in Niger Republic repel a coup. In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaiev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government r... Read More


Hello, God!, By Wole Olaoye

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- . In memory of Dolly Parton When the king of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, died on 2 August, 1997, the world stood still. He had conquered the music world from Africa, reinventin... Read More


This time, let's vote for football, By Herve Verhoosel

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Formally, this will be a presidential election. In the end, FIFA's member associations will choose a name: that of a man or a woman entrusted with leading the organisation. But be... Read More


In Anambra State, the fox now guards the chicken coop, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- "The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him." - Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince, Chapter XXII (1513) In April 2006, the Ha... Read More


Tehran says it struck US bases in Jordan, UAE after attack on Larak Island

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Iranian army, on Monday, said it struck US bases in Jordan with explosive drones in retaliation for an American strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It said the dro... Read More


APC secretary Ajibola Basiru visits Gov. Adeleke, seeks cooperation to secure 1.5m votes for Tinubu

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, visited he Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, with their discussions during the meeting... Read More


Two Nigerians arrested in South Africa for allegedly carrying drugs

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Two Nigerians suspected of carrying drugs were arrested in South Africa last week and are expected to appear in court today. The two, Kelvin Ike and Okeke Sunday, were arrested by... Read More


Zenith Bank, MTN Nigeria, AXA Mansard top stock pick this week

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- After two successive weeks of loss, Nigerian stocks found resilience last week amid stronger buy pressure, helping market capitalisation appreciate by 0.8 per cent. The oil & gas ... Read More