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Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ogun Central: Dispute Over Amosun’s Influence Sparks Debate

By Elizabeth Ugbo A stakeholders’ meeting in Ogun Central has sparked controversy following conflicting reports about the reception of Ibikunle Amosun at the Hilltop residence of Olusegun Osoba in Ogun…

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Central Bank of Nigeria Raises Card Fees to N1,500, Unveils New Bank Charges Effective May 2026

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased debit and credit card issuance fees to N1,500, effective May 1, 2026. The policy applies nationwide to all regulated…

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Alleged Coup Plot in Nigeria: Military, Civil Trials Spark Legal Controversy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria faces intense scrutiny as authorities prosecute an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On Friday in Abuja, 36 military personnel stood trial at a…

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Zoning in Nigeria: Equity at Home vs Politics in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo Since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, politicians have loudly defended zoning at the national level. Yet, at the state level, many ignore it. Power rotation remains…

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Hadi Sirika Declares 2027 Senate Bid Amid EFCC Trial

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika has announced his intention to contest the Katsina North Senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. He made this declaration on Friday at…

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US–Iran Naval Standoff Escalates in Strait of Hormuz Amid Maritime Seizures

By Elizabeth Ugbo On Thursday, the Pentagon confirmed that the United States military conducted a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit operation against an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean. The…

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Lebanon–Israel Talks Spark Division as War Intensifies

By Elizabeth Ugbo Lebanon and Israel have entered rare direct talks in Washington, DC, on April 24, 2026, to address ongoing conflict. The negotiations involve diplomats from both countries, alongside…

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Why Wale Edun Was Removed: Inside Tinubu’s Cabinet Shake-Up

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed Finance Minister Wale Edun in April 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, amid rising concerns over delayed capital releases, alleged policy disagreements, and health…

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Nigeria Loan Debate: Economists, Atiku Clash Over $516m Sokoto–Badagry Highway Funding

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval for a $516.3 million external loan from Deutsche Bank to fund sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, a 1,000km…

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Former Ivory Coast Star Aboulaye Traore Jailed for Rape

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Aboulaye Traoré has been sentenced to three years in prison by a court in Bouaké for rape. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday following a case…

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