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Nigeria’s IGP bans arbitrary arrests, phone searches and youth harassment by police officers

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Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive banning arbitrary arrests, harassment of youths, and the checking of mobile phones by police officers across the country. Rising concerns over police misconduct, particularly after recent comments by the United Kingdom opposition leader, Kemi Badenoch, on police abuses in Nigeria, caused the directive. […]

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons win the CAF national team of the year 2024 award

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Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, have been named African National Team of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2024. This achievement, revealed on Monday by the Confederation of African Football during the presentation ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, reinforces their dominance and excellence in African women football. The prestigious […]

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Nigerian star singer, Burna Boy spotted with American singer/actress, Chloe Bailey, in Lagos Nigeria (Photos)

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Nigerian Afro pop superstar, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and American singer and actress, Chloe Bailey, have been spotted together in Lagos, Nigeria, drawing attention from fans and onlookers. Chloe was first seen getting into one of Burna Boy’s Aventador Lamborghinis. Later, the two were spotted at a nightclub in Lagos, enjoying the […]

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Nigeria needs more Dele Farotimis, By Azuka Onwuka

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Last week’s arrest of good-governance activist and lawyer, Mr Dele Farotimi, in Lagos by police from Ekiti State got many Nigerians angry for many reasons. Farotimi was arrested based on the petition by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, that Farotimi defamed him in his book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. The uproar was not because […]

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What Ghana has taught Nigeria and America about democracy, By Farooq A. Kperogi

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Ghana has taught both Nigeria and the US a masterclass in electoral integrity and democratic maturity in its just concluded election. For Nigeria, the takeaway is that electoral integrity is the cornerstone upon which trust and order rest. When an election is conducted with the meticulous precision of a weaver at a loom — its […]

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Kemi Badenoch replies VP Shettima over comment on Nigeria

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The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, was born in the UK in 1980 to Nigerian Yoruba parents, has hit back at Vice President Kashim Shettima over the latter’s reaction to her comments about Nigeria. Badenoch, who grew up in Nigeria before departing the country for the UK at the age of […]

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Vice President Kashim Shettima slams Kemi Badenoch for ‘denigrating’ Nigeria

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the newly elected British-Nigerian UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, for making disparaging remarks about Nigeria. While speaking at the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja on Monday, Shettima emphasized that migrants are a vital source of life in all societies. He said: “Kemi Badenoch, […]

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German President arrives Nigeria on a 3-day visit

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The German Embassy announced in a statement that the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier was scheduled to arrive Nigeria on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 and will stay till December 12, 2024. “While in Abuja, President Steinmeier will meet with the President of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as with the President of the […]

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But Who Will Speak for Nigeria?, By Simon Kolawole

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What I would call a routine conversation with a former Nigerian leader inspired this write-up. After expressing his concern about certain developments in the polity, the retired general said he was worried about how Nigerians keep promoting ethnic and religious sentiments at a time the country needed all the unity it can afford to make […]

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Corruption has paralyzed Nigeria ―ICPC

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Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s economic and social development is under threat, because corruption has severely paralyzed the country. This is as the commission urged Nigerians to summon the courage needed to expose corrupt practices and combat the scourge. Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner of ICPC, Mrs. Ekere […]

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Fisayo Soyombo and the trouble with taking Nigeria too seriously, By Abimbola Adelakun

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After many years of guarding oil pipeline installations, the Nigerian Army finally made its first high-profile arrest. It turned out to be a journalist! Investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Fisayo Soyombo became the face of the Army’s eventual success in apprehending oil thieves. Of course, they regularly announce arrests of […]

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If we continue milking Nigeria like a cow, it will die ―Obi of Onitsha tells Nigerian politicians

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Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritize public interest over personal gains to ensure the country’s growth and sustainability. While speaking at the public presentation of an autobiography by Senator Chris Anyanwu, in Abuja, the Obi warned against the pervasive corruption in Nigeria, and likened it […]

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Tinubu in South Africa, says Nigeria, South Africa must lead African continental transformation

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President Bola Tinubu has on Tuesday, advocated for the Nigeria—South Africa strategic partnership to become a model of leadership, economic integration, and shared prosperity for the African continent. He made the call while speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, South Africa. Tinubu urged […]

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Thoughts on the proposed regional government in Nigeria, By Bolutife Oluwadele

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The Nigerian regional system was once a beautiful political structure that governed every facet of Nigerian life. This structure successfully held sway in the West, North, and East until 1966. It began to disintegrate after the coup that led to the assassination of its prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and other prominent Premiers and […]

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Why I divided Nigeria into 12 states ―Gen. Yakubu Gowon

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Former military head of state and octogenarian, General Yakubu Gowon, yesterday went down memory lane, explaining why Nigeria undertook a three-year civil war and division the country into twelve states, stating it was to ensure that no tribe or zone dominates other. Gowon who commended the League of Northern Democrats for their foresight in ensuring […]

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Obasanjo calls for new credible INEC leadership to ensure election integrity in Nigeria

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, weekend, charged the Nigerian people to as a matter of urgency, ensure the appointment of new and credible leadership of the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) at all levels for electoral integrity. According to him, the people must make sure that the INEC chairperson and his or her staff were thoroughly […]

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Nigeria aims strong finish against Rwanda despite absence of 3 key players

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Super Eagles of Nigeria are poised to take on Amavubi of Rwanda on Monday in the final Group D encounter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Even though the three-time African champions have already secured a ticket to Morocco 2025 and the top spot in the group, Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has assured […]

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Economic reforms in Nigeria not working ―IMF report

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that the economic reforms initiated by Nigeria’s federal government have yet to yield significant positive results, 18 months after their implementation. In its latest outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, IMF excluded Nigeria from the list of countries making reform progress, grouping it among nations struggling to meet desired economic outcomes. […]

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Nigeria’s NJC prescribes two judges for compulsory retirement, suspends two others

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Nigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC) under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has recommended two Heads of Court for compulsory retirement over judicial misconduct. At its 107th meeting held November 13 and 14, 2024, the council recommended the duo of the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka […]

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles draw 1-1 with Benin Republic in 2025 AFCON qualification

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Super Eagles of Nigeria have sealed the top position in Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualification series after playing a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday. The on loan Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, salvaged a point for Nigeria with an 81st-minute header after the hosts […]

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