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Seven Nigerian writers make history in 'Best of Caine' 25th anniversary shortlist

Nigeria, May 22 -- The Caine Prize for African Writing has made a significant announcement, naming seven Nigerian writers among the best contributors of the past 25 years. This marks a transition fro... Read More


Why IPOB can't be compared with Amotekun - SSS witness

Nigeria, May 22 -- A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Thursday that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) set up by Nnamdi Kanu, the self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), i... Read More


US court orders forfeiture of $125,000 in stolen cryptocurrency assets traced to Nigerians

Nigeria, May 22 -- A US district court has ordered the forfeiture of $125,000 in cryptocurrency, recovered from three Nigerians, after it was stolen from an American victim. The judgement was deliver... Read More


Ishaq Oloyede's cross, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, May 22 -- The last time a public official wept on national TV, Nigerians regretted offering her towels instead of buckets to collect her tears. She was acting, but we didn't know it. Diezani... Read More


Much ado about special seats, By Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack

Nigeria, May 22 -- In the grand amphitheatre of democracy where every citizen is meant to speak, vote, and lead, there remains a conspicuous and deafening silence. It is the silence of the sidelined, ... Read More


Otedola praises Tinubu's, Cardoso's reforms as First HoldCo's annual profit surges

Nigeria, May 22 -- President Bola Tinubu's "tough but necessary" reforms to transform Nigeria to an investor-friendly haven has proven the president's "bold and visionary leadership," Femi Otedola, to... Read More


Why JAMB has not released rescheduled UTME result - Official

Nigeria, May 22 -- An official of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained why the board has not released the results of the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examina... Read More


Dangote Refinery partners Vinmar to export polypropylene

Nigeria, May 22 -- Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals announced an exclusive partnership with Premier Product Marketing LLC, a Vinmar company, to bring Dangote Polypropylene to global markets... Read More


NBA opposes compulsory voting bill

Nigeria, May 22 -- The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the proposed bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. The NBA described t... Read More


Top seed Christopher Bulus eyes Tennis gold at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 22 -- As the intensity builds at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF); Gateway Games 2024 taking place in Ogun State, Nigeria's tennis faithful are focused on one standout name: Christ... Read More