January 18
Nigeria: Group Trains Osun Council Chairmen On Transparency, Civil Engagement
Vanguard
Following autonomy granted local government administration in Nigeria, council chairmen in Osun State on Friday were trained on capacity building on implementing transparent policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Anticipate Renewed Drive for National Prosperity - Ojulari, Gceo, NNPC Limited
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The Group Chief Executive Officer, GECO, of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company's national mission, saying collective national prosperity shall be… Read more »
Nigeria: Row Over Oyo Rotational Council of Obas' Chair Deepens
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...as CSOs back Alaafin Read more »
Nigeria: Vandalism - FG Commissions CCTV Centre for 2nd Niger Bridge
Vanguard
The Federal Government has commissioned a solar-powered Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Monitoring Centre for the 2nd Niger Bridge, marking a significant step toward strengthening… Read more »
Nigeria: You Need Diplomatic Tact to Run Two Homes!
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For years, Kemi, a senior executive officer in one f the Federal ministries resisted attempts by her ministry to transfer her to the head office in Abuja. Pulling all the strings… Read more »
Nigeria: AFCON - Superiority of Motivation Over Compensation, By Tonnie Iredia
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For a very long time, I had stopped watching matches involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the simple reason that the team always displayed uninspiring performance. Read more »
Nigeria: AFN Playing the Ostrich
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In 1977 during the first tenure of Olusegun Obasanjo as a military Head of State, the government had issues with Fela Anikulapo-Kuti over his caustic criticisms of the regime. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Our Workforce Crisis Isn't About Skills, It's About Systems [analysis]
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Talent is Africa's biggest export but only if it's structured. Everywhere you look, young Africans are working remotely, freelancing, or migrating. This tells you talent isn't the… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Minister Musa Lists Four Factors Hindering Nigeria's Security Efforts
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As Nigeria continues to grapple with persistent security challenges across several regions, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has identified four… Read more »
Nigeria: AFCON 2025 - An Enchanting Story Begins Its Final Journey
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The last time Morocco hosted the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 1988, it lost by a single goal in the semi-finals to eventual winners, Cameroon, who advanced to the final where… Read more »
Africa: Africa Should Watch the West Carefully--Not Cheer, Not Panic, but Prepare
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For much of the post-Cold War period, Africa was cast in Western imagination as a continent of permanent emergency; defined by conflict, dependency, and the need for external… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Condemns Killing of Mother, 6 Children in Kano
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Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of a woman, Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Peace Deals With Bandits - Truce or Time Bomb
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In recent months, several northern Nigerian states particularly - Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto - have embarked on a controversial experiment: Negotiating peace deals with… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso, Yusuf Camps Clash As Governor's Planned Defection to APC Splits Kano
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·Kwankwaso, Yusuf camps clash as NNPP unravels Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra, Insecurity - Nigeria Won Civil War but Didn't Know How to Win Peace - Gen Alabi-Isama (Rtd) [interview]
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·Says whoever does not want state police is a coward Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara, Wike Meet Truce Panel As Lawmakers Give Condition to Halt Impeachment
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·APC asks CJ to obey court order Read more »
Nigeria: Omotosho - New Hand On the Wheel At Multichoice Nigeria
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Kemi Omotosho, recently announced as MultiChoice Nigeria's CEO, takes over the country's most visible media business, one that is watched closely by consumers, regulators and… Read more »
Nigeria: Great Ogboru - A Beacon of Hope, Progress and Development
Vanguard
As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, politicians across the length and breadth of the country are gearing up and strategising. Read more »
Nigeria: AEDC Reconnects FCT Water Board, Restores Supply
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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc. (AEDC) says it has reconnected the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board, following the concerns raised by residents over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oborevwori to Flag Off Construction of N59.7billion Agbor Flyover Project Jan 19
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Monday, January 19, 2026, perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the N59.7 Billion Uromi Junction… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in Diaspora Lack Confidence Investing in Nigeria - Winhomes CEO
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The Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes, Engr Stella Okengwu, has explained why many Nigerians in the diaspora are increasingly reluctant to invest in the country, citing policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Hoodlums Kill Housewife, Her Six Children in Kano
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Tragedy struck residents of Dorayi Charanchi Quarters in Kano when unknown hoodlums killed a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Clears N15.4bn Gratuity Backlog for State, LG Retirees
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...Reaffirms commitment to workers' welfare Read more »
Kenya: Court Fast-Tracks Case On Safety of Sanitary Pads and Diapers
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The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has certified as urgent a public interest appeal challenging the safety, marketing and environmental impact of widely used sanitary pads and diapers… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kandishaya Faces Allegations of Using Zanu-PF Position to Favor Controversial Businessman and Amass Wealth
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ZANU PF National Deputy Political Commissar of the Youth League, Taurai Kandishaya is facing growing scrutiny over his vocal support for businessman Kudakwashe "Kuda" Tagwirei.… Read more »
