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Simon Pours Water on Osimhen-Lookman Storm

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Nigeria's march at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations rolled on relentlessly on Monday night, though a brief flash of lightning threatened to steal the headlines from an otherwise polis... Read More


Bodija Explosion: Makinde and the 30bn Silence

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- In January 2024, tragedy struck Old Bodija in Ibadan. An explosion claimed lives, destroyed homes, and left hundreds displaced. In response, the Federal Government of Nigeria approv... Read More


FirstBank Hits N500bn Capital Mark Ahead of CBN Deadline

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- First HoldCo Plc has confirmed that its flagship subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria, has met the Central Bank of Nigeria's minimum capital requirement of 500 billion naira, marking a... Read More


Toyin Abraham's Oversabi Aunty Becomes 4th Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film Ever, Hits 711.5m

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham's december film Oversabi Aunty, emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in West Africa, according to figures ... Read More


Unify Old and New APC Members -Kente Urge Kefas

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Chief David Sabo Kente, has advised Gov. Agbu Kefas of to unify both the old members of the party and the newly d... Read More


WATCH: Osimhen Faces Backlash After Touchline Outburst in Eagles' AFCON Win

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Nigeria's convincing 4 0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 was followed by an unexpected debate after striker Victor Osimhen became involved in a tens... Read More


Pro-establishment Activists as "villains"?

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- A curious slogan has emerged in public discourse, one now casually deployed to brand certain nonconforming individuals as morally suspect: "pro-establishment activist." It is often ... Read More


When Enemies Become Assets: A Discipline My Northern Brothers Must Learn

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- My northern brothers, let us speak plainly, without sentiment, without slogans, and without self-deception. Every person who matters attracts enemies. Every society that has weight... Read More


Dollar Inflows to Nigeria FX Market Drop 21% as Foreign Investors Pull Back

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Dollar inflows into Nigeria's official foreign exchange market weakened sharply last week, signalling renewed caution among foreign investors despite recent market reforms. Data fr... Read More


Bandits Kill Residents, Abduct Scores in Katsina Night Attack

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Suspected bandits have launched coordinated night attacks on several communities in Katsina State, killing and injuring residents while abducting others. The attacks occurred on Mo... Read More