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How ‘Virtual Fence’ Can Help Fulani Herdsmen, Stop Farmer-Herder Clashes In Nigeria

Attacks Continue Across Northern Nigeria After Us Air Strikes

January 5, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Attacks by armed groups have continued across parts of northern Nigeria following US air strikes on militant camps carried out on Christmas Day. The most recent incident was reported in Niger State, where more than 30 people

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Trump Warns Venezuela’s Acting Leader: ‘Do What’s Right or Pay a Bigger Price Than Maduro’

January 4, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

U.S. President Trump has issued a stark warning to Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, saying she could face consequences “probably bigger than Maduro” if she fails to comply with Washington’s expectations following the dramatic U.S. military operation that led to

Business

NGX Suspends Trading In Unity Bank, Guinea Insurance, 6 Other Companies’ Shares

Business·Top Stories

Stock Investors Increase Trade Value To N134.47bn On NGX, Financial Industry Top Activities

January 2, 2026

Over 7.82 billion shares worth N134.47 billion were exchanged in 150,799 deals on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) between Monday, December 29, and Wednesday, December

Business·News

FirstBank Hits ₦500 Billion Capital Milestone, Otedola Praises Tinubu’s Economic Leadership

January 2, 2026

First Bank of Nigeria has officially met the ₦500 billion minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for commercial banks

CBN Insists On June 3 Recapitalisation Deadline For BDCs

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Dollar Rate Rises In Official Window, Euro, Pound Rates Drop

January 2, 2026

On Friday, January 2, 2026, the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) recorded a N2 increase in the foreign exchange (FX) rate of the United

Business·Top Stories

Best-Performing Nigerian Paint Producers In Q3 2025

January 2, 2026

The Nigerian paints industry recorded N14.29 billion in revenue in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, surpassing the N11.41 billion generated in the corresponding

Business·FEATURES·Top Stories

New Year: Why Nigerians Celebrate Despite Economic Hardship

January 2, 2026

After the government removed petrol subsidies, fares for buses, taxis, and flights rose sharply, in some cases nearly doubling. Yet families still travelled in

Politics

Opinion·Politics

Tinubunomics and the Arithmetic of Illusion -Tanimu Yakubu

January 4, 2026

By Tanimu Yakubu A striking feature of Nigeria’s current economic debate is the enthusiasm with which huge numbers are circulated—and the casualness with which they are assembled. Tax collections are added to oil receipts; oil receipts are added again under customs or “subsidy savings”; borrowing is treated as income; and the resulting total is presented as proof of incompetence or

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Fubara Charges Newly Sworn-In Special Advisers on Collective Service to Rivers People

January 2, 2026

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged newly sworn-in Special Advisers

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Plateau Governor Mutfwang Formally Joins APC After Quitting PDP

January 2, 2026

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally defected from the Peoples

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Okonkwo Pushes ADC as Political Home for Obi’s Supporters Ahead of 2027

January 2, 2026

A member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress

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Wike Denies Role in EFCC Case, Fires Back at Bala Mohammed Over Allegations

January 1, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

Labour·News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

Musk Predicts AI Future Where Salaries, Money Lose Relevance

December 17, 2025

Elon Musk has warned that money and salaries could become irrelevant in the future as artificial intelligence and robotics advance to the point where

News·Security·Technology

Bandits Use Advanced Technology to Evade Tracking – Tijani

December 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that armed bandits and criminal networks operating across parts of the country

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China Deploys 24/7 AI-Powered Police Patrol Vehicles in New Phase of Automated Urban Policing

December 7, 2025

China has expanded its push into automated law-enforcement with the deployment of AI-driven police patrol vehicles capable of operating round-the-clock using facial-recognition technology, panoramic

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

FG Unveils Nationwide Real-Time Online Classes to Bridge Learning Gaps

November 25, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide rollout of Inspire Live(s), a real-time online learning initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Technology

Swiss Deposit Token Trial Shows Banks Can Adopt Digital Money Reliably, Says D24 Fintech

November 19, 2025

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum

Sport

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation

January 1, 2026

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation By Dr Marcel Mbamalu From its inception in 1957 under Egypt’s Abdel Aziz Abdallah Salem to its current status under South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has evolved into the second-largest football confederation in the world. The Africa Cup of Nations is no

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Anthony Joshua Stable After Ogun Crash as FRSC Blames Speeding, Wrongful Overtaking for Fatal Accident

December 30, 2025

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua remains in stable condition after

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Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Crash as Two Persons Die

December 29, 2025

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was on Monday involved in a

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Air Peace, Onyema Back WABU Welterweight Champion Obizulike with ₦10m Sponsorship

December 24, 2025

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West and Central Africa’s largest airline,

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Musa Calls Time on Illustrious Super Eagles Career

December 17, 2025

Nigeria’s most-capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has formally announced his retirement from international

Markets

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GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

Business·Markets·News

Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified

Business·Markets·Top Stories

Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, Appreciates In Official Window

December 17, 2025

The dollar traded at N1,487.01/$1 in the parallel market on Wednesday, December 17, indicating the naira neither depreciated nor appreciated against the United States

Markets·News·World News

Venezuela Condemns Trump’s Threat, Pledges to Defend Sovereignty

December 17, 2025

The government of Venezuela has condemned what it described as a “reckless and serious threat” issued by U.S. President Trump, accusing him of violating

Business·Markets·News·World News

Bank of Japan Poised to Lift Rates to 30-Year High as Inflation Pressures Persist

December 16, 2025

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to raise its short-term policy interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent at the

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Attacks Continue Across Northern Nigeria After Us Air Strikes

January 5, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Attacks by armed groups have continued across parts of northern Nigeria following US air strikes on militant camps carried out on Christmas Day. The most recent incident was reported in Niger State, where more than 30 people were killed

News·Top Stories·World News

Trump Warns Venezuela’s Acting Leader: ‘Do What’s Right or Pay a Bigger Price Than Maduro’

January 4, 2026

U.S. President Trump has issued a stark warning to Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, saying she could face consequences “probably bigger than Maduro” if she fails to comply with Washington’s expectations following the dramatic U.S. military operation that led to the capture

News·Security·Top Stories

Tinubu Orders Military, Police, DSS to Hunt Down Perpetrators of Kasuwan Daji Attack

January 4, 2026

President Tinubu has ordered the military, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend those responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State, Prime Business Africa reports. The directive, issued

Gunmen Attack Adamawa State Police HQ Amid Tensions; Military Link Suspected

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Gunmen Storm Niger Market, Kill Over 30, Abduct Scores

January 4, 2026

At least 30 people, including women, have been killed and several others abducted after suspected gunmen attacked Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, authorities and residents confirmed on Sunday. The attack occurred on Saturday afternoon,

Opinion·Politics

Tinubunomics and the Arithmetic of Illusion -Tanimu Yakubu

January 4, 2026

By Tanimu Yakubu A striking feature of Nigeria’s current economic debate is the enthusiasm with which huge numbers are circulated—and the casualness with which they are assembled. Tax collections are added to oil receipts; oil receipts are added again under customs or

FEATURES·Insights·Opinion·Top Stories

Nigeria’s Tinted Glass Policy: Security Measure or Test of Rule of Law?

January 4, 2026

Prosper Okoye For months, Nigeria’s motorists have lived with uncertainty over a policy that appears to be in a constant state of suspension. On 15 December 2025, the Nigeria Police Force said it would resume nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit

FEATURES·Insights·Opinion

How Maduro Was Captured – Speed, Precision and Might

January 4, 2026

How Maduro Was Taken: Speed, Precision and Might In the early hours of a still, uneasy Caracas night, events unfolded that many observers once considered unthinkable: the arrest of a sitting Venezuelan president by foreign forces. By dawn, Nicolás Maduro, long portrayed

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Nigeria–Venezuela Comparison Sparks Heated Exchange Between Bashir Ahmad, Activist Gerasolius

January 4, 2026

A heated exchange has erupted on social media over comparisons between Nigeria and Venezuela, following a public disagreement between former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad and international activist Elias Gerasolius. The debate began after Ahmad argued that Nigeria cannot be likened to Venezuela

‘If War Is What The U.S. Wants, Be It A Tariff Or Trade War, We’re Ready’ – China Warns

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‘Hegemonic Acts’: China Blasts U.S. Over Maduro’s Capture

January 4, 2026

China has strongly condemned the United States’ military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, describing the action as a serious violation of international law and an infringement on the country’s sovereignty, Prime Business Africa reports. In

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