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Opinion

Abubakar Malami’s Victory over corruption and the corrupt powerful elites in the repatriation of Nigeria’s stolen wealth -By Hajia Hadiza Mohammed

Many have wondered and confronted me about my interest in Abubakar Malami, SAN case. And I have emphatically told whoever cares to listen that I am just only interested in Malami. I am interested in justice. I am interested in good people,

July 31, 2026

Lifestyle

Lagos trains marriage registrars to curb domestic violence

The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has trained marriage registrars on effective premarital counselling for couples to build stable homes and prevent domestic violence. Speaking during the two-day training at Ikeja on Thursday, Pastor Emmanuel Oladele, the

July 31, 2026

News

FG to immortalise Alhaji

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government will immortalise former Minister of Finance and Sardauna of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji. Shettima made the disclosure on Thursday in Sokoto while leading mourners at the funeral rites of the late elder

July 31, 2026

Sports

Commonwealth Games: Amusan wins bronze in women’s 100m hurdles

Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, on Thursday won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending her reign as Commonwealth champion. Amusan, who won gold medals at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth

July 31, 2026

Politics

Nasarawa governorship hopeful defends Tinubu, unveils Agenda

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Nasarawa State, Sen. Ahmed Wadada, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s policies and programmes, citing improving economic indicators. Wadada spoke on Thursday after meeting President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he assessed the

July 31, 2026

Opinion

The end of the Alibi – Why Africa’s Renaissance must begin by recovering responsibility

By Charles Obiajulu Ugwu – PhD No civilization has ever built prosperity by making yesterday’s injury the organizing principle of tomorrow’s ambition. History explains much. It excuses very little. This is not a comfortable sentence to open an essay with, and it

July 31, 2026

News

Former Finance Minister, ex-SGF Abubakar Alhaji dies

Nigeria has lost one of its most distinguished public servants following the death of former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji. His family confirmed the elder statesman’s passing on Thursday in Abuja, bringing to an end a remarkable career

July 31, 2026

Opinion

Senate: A Big Brother Naija season without auditioning

Watching the proceedings of the Senate in recent weeks, one could be forgiven for wondering whether Nigeria’s latest reality show has quietly moved from the television studio to the National Assembly. If anyone had suggested that the next big source of national

July 31, 2026

News

Alia hails Tinubu for approving army’s 5 Division headquarters Makurdi

Gov. Hyacinth Alia has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi to boost security and stability nationwide. Alia gave the commendation in a statement signed by Mr Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary and made

July 30, 2026

International

South Sudan’s president removes central bank governor

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s central bank governor, Johnny Ohisa Damian, the latest in ‌a series of sackings and reshuffles in senior ranks of his government. According to local media reports, Kiir did not give ⁠reason for the

July 30, 2026