Ekpoma’s Cry: A Reflection on Violence, Legacy and the Esan Political Heritage
By: Lawson Ojieabu Aigbokhaebholo To watch scenes of burning markets and a vandalised palace in Ekpoma was jarring in a…
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Lagos Taskforce Denies Extortion Claims, Defends Okada Enforcement
The Lagos State Taskforce has rejected allegations circulating on social media accusing its officers of extortion, illegal sale of seized…
‘Thank you’ for not hanging protesters – Trump tells Iran
Former US President Donald Trump has publicly thanked Iran’s leadership after claiming the country halted plans to execute hundreds of…
January 15 Coup at 60: Nigeria Must Return to True Federalism to Survive — Elders
Sixty years after the January 15, 1966 aborted military coup, eminent Nigerians have reflected on the incident, describing it as…
World Bank Raises Red Flag: Nigeria’s Growth Fragile, Poverty Still the Big Test
The World Bank has cautioned that Nigeria’s recent economic recovery, while encouraging on paper, remains fragile and may not improve…
Dangote Splashes ₦15bn on Distributors, Rewards Loyalty at Lagos Awards Night
Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its top distributors and customers with prizes valued at ₦15 billion in appreciation of their…
FG Explains N152trn Debt: Transparency, FX Changes — Not Fresh Borrowing, Edun Says
The Federal Government has pushed back against concerns over Nigeria’s rising public debt, insisting that the current figure of about…
Fake Nigerian Navy Captain, Officers Arrested By Lagos Task Force In Oworonshoki
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested three men accused of impersonating officers of the Nigerian Navy in an alleged scheme…
FCT Workers Declare Indefinite Strike Over Unresolved Labour Issues
Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have announced an indefinite strike starting Monday, January 19, 2026, citing the…
Emefiele Trial: Defence Witness Alleges EFCC Tried to Coerce Accused to Implicate Former CBN Governor
A defence witness has told the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja that operatives of the Economic and Financial…