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The United Nations has called on African governments, private sector organisations and development partners to increase investment in human capital, strengthen partnerships and expand sustainable financing to fast-track the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the continent. The call was made on Saturday at the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 in Lagos by […]
A 2010 investigative report by the United States Senate has alleged that former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his wife, Jennifer Douglas Abubakar, moved more than $40 million in suspect funds into the United States between 2000 and 2008 through offshore companies and U.S. bank accounts. The allegations are contained in a bipartisan report […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has been honoured with an international award in recognition of his administration’s commitment to improving education, particularly its decision to dedicate 30 per cent of the state’s budget to the sector. The award was received on the governor’s behalf by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, during a […]
The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to develop a new Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order to support the implementation of Nigeria’s Tax Reform Acts, which came into effect on January 1, 2026. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele inaugurated the committee on Thursday at the […]
The campaign organization supporting Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has voiced strong opposition to the police detention of the Accord party candidate for the Ijesa South Federal Constituency. Responding to the security intervention, the Adeleke Campaign Council raised concerns regarding the timing and motivation behind the arrest, cautioning against actions that could heighten political tensions […]
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has questioned the reluctance of government officials to directly engage Boko Haram insurgents and bandit groups, drawing comparisons to past high-level engagements with Niger Delta militants. In a social media statement, Gumi recalled how former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo personally ventured into regional creeks […]
Law enforcement officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have taken four individuals into custody following a targeted investigation into a home invasion in the Agbado area of the state. Command spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi revealed that detectives launched an investigation into the house-breaking incident shortly after it was formally reported on July 5. […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating in the North-West zone have successfully neutralized several prominent bandit leaders during a high-stakes tactical engagement along the Gusau-Funtua highway corridor. The offensive was launched after intelligence surveillance units flagged the movement of heavily armed criminal groups attempting to set up blockades and launch ambushes against motorists along the […]
Nollywood actress Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga, has explained that her extended periods away from the public spotlight were a deliberate choice rooted in her desire to protect her peace and preserve her personal space. Speaking in a recent interview, the actress said her absence from the entertainment scene did not mean […]
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has confirmed an exclusive live premiere for his forthcoming album, Oriade, set to take place in London on August 11. The singer, fondly referred to by fans and industry peers as OBO, shared the announcement in a post on his official X account, revealing that the […]
