N8.05bn for churches, mosques sparks backlash as critics question Tinubu government’s priorities The Federal Government’s plan to spend N8.05 billion on the construction and renovation of churches and mosques across Nigeria has triggered widespread criticism, with opponents questioning the timing, transparency and priority of the allocation amid rising poverty, insecurity and economic hardship. The proposed...
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Trump praises Tinubu’s anti-terror efforts, confirms US special forces support for Nigeria US President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in tackling terrorism in Nigeria, revealing that the United States has deployed special operations forces to train and support the Nigerian military in its counterterrorism campaign. The Presidency disclosed on Wednesday that Trump...
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Dangote Refinery returns to naira petrol sales, raises price by N140 per litre The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, in naira after a brief shift to dollar-denominated transactions, but the move comes with a fresh increase in its ex-depot price. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery raised...
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Nigerian trafficking survivors recount forced prostitution, abuse after rescue in Côte d’Ivoire Survivors of a human trafficking ring have recounted how they were deceived with promises of lucrative jobs in Côte d’Ivoire, only to be subjected to forced labour, prostitution and months of exploitation before their rescue. The victims—identified as Monica, 17; Juliet, 18; Rejoice,...
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Africa’s top 10 players at the 2026 World Cup revealed Africa’s historic 10-team representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup produced some of the tournament’s most memorable individual performances, with players from across the continent starring in attack, midfield and defence. From Senegal’s goalscoring exploits to Morocco’s midfield brilliance and Cabo Verde’s goalkeeping heroics, African...
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Adeyemi’s questioning, however, came after an earlier attempt by the anti-graft agency to interview him was stalled when his new lawyer failed to appear at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, where the suspect was being held. ICPC operatives, who arrived at the facility around 10am, had prepared for the session but suspended the...
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed that Nigeria’s gross external reserves increased to $52.73 billion as of July 9, 2026, from $48.88 billion recorded in January, representing a 7.9 per cent rise. Cardoso made the disclosure on Wednesday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and...
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London, United Kingdom — Nigeria’s newly appointed High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Ambassador Aminu Dalhatu, has outlined an ambitious vision to deepen UK–Nigeria relations following high-level discussions with Kate Osamor MP, signalling a renewed focus on diplomacy, diaspora engagement, trade, education and investment. The meeting reaffirmed the long-standing partnership between both nations,...
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By Amb. Hussaini Coomassie Governance in many underdeveloped nations, particularly across Africa, remains a complex interplay of political, economic, social, and institutional challenges. Despite possessing abundant natural and human resources, many African countries continue to grapple with poverty, insecurity, weak institutions, unemployment, and slow socio-economic development. The central challenge is often not the absence of...
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ABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, to conduct a nationwide audit of licensed miners and their areas of operation to strengthen oversight and improve regulation of mining activities. The upper chamber also called for the establishment of a statutory Mining Workers’ Compensation Scheme, funded through...
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