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Child Exploitation: ECOWAS parliamentarians seek long term solutions
By Florence Joshua By Florence Joshua Stakeholders at a town hall meeting organised by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone are calling for long…
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Coalition holds international confab on Ajaokuta Steel revival
A civil society organisation (CSO), Coalition for the Revival of Ajaokuta Steel Company has announced move to resuscitate the moribund foremost steel company in Nigeria. The coalition has announced a…
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Army general killed in Boko Haram attack— Report
The Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, Brigadier-General O. Braimah, has reportedly been killed in a Boko Haram attack on…
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Sierra Leone unveils strategy to tackle street children crisis
By Florence Joshua The Sierra Leonean government said it has outlined a comprehensive national approach to addressing the growing number of children living on the streets in the country, as…
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Lawmakers move to criminalise street begging in ECOWAS region
Florence Joshua Parliamentarians drawn from the West Africa region have called for laws criminalising street begging involving children and a structured child support payment system to stop the growing menace….
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ECOWAS Parliament convenes in Freetown to tackle child exploitation
Florence Joshua The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has convened a high-level Joint Committee meeting in Freetown, focusing on protection of vulnerable children across the region. The…
Business
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Coalition holds international confab on Ajaokuta Steel revival
A civil society organisation (CSO), Coalition for the Revival of Ajaokuta Steel Company has announced move to resuscitate the moribund foremost steel company in Nigeria. The coalition has announced a…
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Dangote refinery reverses petrol price to N1,200 as crude dips
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to N1,200 per litre, reversing its earlier increase amid a sharp drop in global…
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TAAG Angola Airlines begins operations to Abidjan
TAAG Angola Airlines has announced its entry to Abidjan, the Côte d’Ivoire capital, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its destination network and promoting regional connectivity. The move, marks the airline’s…
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Electricity tariff hike imminent as Gencos step up pressure
Electricity generation companies have called on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to urgently review electricity tariffs following the Federal Government’s recent increase in the domestic base price of gas, warning…
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Oil surges, global stocks fall as Trump threatens to bomb ‘Iran to stone age’
Oil prices spiked, and stocks sank on Thursday after Donald Trump reiterated that US forces would hammer Iran for another two to three weeks but offered no solution to the…
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Nigeria Enforces “No Certification, No Entry” Rule for Vehicle Imports
The Federal Government has introduced a sweeping regulatory framework that fundamentally changes vehicle importation into Nigeria, making certification a compulsory gateway for licensing and market entry. Under the newly implemented…
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Nigeria Records Lowest Petrol Imports As Dangote Refinery Dominates Supply
Nigeria’s petrol imports fell sharply in February as Dangote Refinery drove domestic supply, meeting about 92% of market demand. Nigeria recorded its lowest petrol import levels in February 2026 as…
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In Win For Dangote, Nigeria Suspends Petrol Import Permits
In win for Dangote, NMDPRA suspends new petrol import permits after Africa’s richest man’s refinery demonstrates capacity to meet Nigeria’s demand. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)…
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CBN Reduces Interest Rate To 26.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the interest rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent. Nigeria’s apex bank announced this during its 304th Monetary Policy…
Politics
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#OccupyINEC: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others join ADC rally over INEC decisions
Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress joined a large demonstration in Abuja on Wednesday, protesting decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission that they said undermined democracy and…
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How Kano APC chieftain died in Abuja faulty elevator
Details have emerged of how the Assistant Organising Secretary of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdulsalami Ginsau, died in Chida Hotels, located at Utako District, Abuja. Ginsau, who…
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Tinubu visits Jos over killings
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, to prioritise a condolence visit to Jos, Plateau State, over last Sunday’s attacks that left at least…
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ADC alleges plot to undermine party after Kwankwaso’s defection … accuses APC-led govt of pressuring INEC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged a coordinated attempt to destabilize its leadership structure following the defection of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into the party. In…
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Peter Obi Accuses Nigerian Government Of Persecuting Political Opponents
Peter Obi calls on the Nigerian government to stop alleged persecution of political opponents under the guise of criminal prosecution. Presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi, has asked the current administration…
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Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara, Deputy Odu
Rivers Assembly suspends impeachment of Governor Fubara, Deputy Odu following President Tinubu’s intervention and ongoing court injunctions. The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi…
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‘Our Vote Must Count or We Will Count Them,’ Nigerians Intensify Protest at National Assembly Over Electoral Reform Bill
Protesters on Monday intensified their demonstration at the National Assembly in Abuja, declaring that “our vote must count or we will count them,” as they demanded the passage of a strengthened Electoral…
Entertainment
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Asake Reigns Over Nigeria’s Streaming Era With Three Albums In All-Time Top 10
Asake tops Nigeria’s most-streamed albums list since 2020, with three projects dominating rankings released by TurnTable Charts. Afrobeats star Asake has cemented his dominance in Nigeria’s digital music landscape after…
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Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation With Star Studded Celebration In Lagos
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage unveils her music foundation at Lagos event, celebrating 100 young talents and industry support. Tiwa Savage brought glamour and purpose to Lagos on Monday evening, launching…
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Nigerian Stars Win Big At 2026 BAFTA Film Awards [FULL LIST]
Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku poses with the award for Best Supporting Actress in the film “Sinners” during the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank…
Sports
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Osimhen Eyes Istanbulspor Takeover To Build Nigeria-Türkiye Talent Pipeline
Osimhen plans Istanbulspor purchase to launch Nigeria-Türkiye talent pathway, linking grassroots development with European football opportunities for young players. Victor Osimhen is reportedly planning to acquire Istanbulspor, in a move…
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Anthony Joshua Targeting July Return But Won’t Fight Tyson Fury Next Following Fatal Car Crash, Promoter Says
Anthony Joshua is eyeing a July return after fatal car crash, but Tyson Fury will not be his next opponent Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is aiming for a return…
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Lampard : Frank Onyeka Brings Premier League Experience And ‘Know-How’ To Coventry
Super Eagles’ Frank Onyeka brings Premier League experience and leadership to Coventry City promotion push, manager Frank Lampard says. Frank Lampard says Frank Onyeka has brought valuable Premier League experience…
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FIFA to propose one‑minute off‑field rule for injured players
A proposal from FIFA for a new rule could force players who receive treatment for an injury to stay off the field for one minute, in a bid to reduce…