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Nigeria's economy may not survive on missing data, invisible budgets, manufactured statistics
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (883+ words) A nation cannot plan effectively when it cannot measure unemployment honestly. Neither can it fight corruption or fiscal leakages when it refuses to disclose how public funds are being spent. This is not merely an economic problem. It is a…...
Desmond Elliot loses personal security ahead of Wednesday's APC Assembly primary
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (492+ words) The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has accused unnamed persons of withdrawing his personal security and firing workers who support him at the local government level ahead of the All Progressives Congress…...
The Niche Young Entrepreneur: From one sewing machine to confidence-boosting fashion hub: Kate's inspiring story
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (417+ words) Kate Kukoyi is a Microbiology graduate from the University of Lagos who walked away from corporate opportunities to build Cool Fashion House, one of Lagos" rising fashion labels, in 2010. Kate had always dreamed of establishing her own fashion house. Her…...
A defining moment in the war against terror
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (227+ words) Why the elimination of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki must mark a turning point By Sani Kukasheka Usman Indeed, the commendation reportedly issued by President Donald J Trump on the operation and the collaborative disposition of both nations reinforces the importance of international…...
RULAAC kicks over Enugu Nursing School's use of security operatives to intimidate students, activists
1+ day, 25+ min ago (304+ words) The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has expressed deep concern over reports of alleged intimidation, victimisation, and the involvement of security agencies in a dispute involving students and activists criticising the management of Ezzy International College of…...
Cubana Chief Priest regrets trusting community elders after losing Imo APC Reps primary
1+ day, 46+ min ago (216+ words) Cubana Chief Priest was vying for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. In a trending video clip currently making the rounds, the socialite expressed regret over venturing into the political contest. In late…...
Xabi Alonso promises to build trophy-winning team at Chelsea after signing four-year deal
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (243+ words) Spanish tactician, Xabi Alonso, has promised to build a trophy-winning team after Chelsea announced his appointment as their manager on a four-year contract. The former Liverpool midfielder made this known on Sunday while speaking to the West London club's website....
Trump claims death of ISIS deputy leader, al-Minuki, deals major blow to terrorist group's operations
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (304+ words) Trump said al-Minuki was killed in a joint military operation carried out by American forces and their Nigerian counterparts. United States President Donald Trump has revealed that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of the Islamic State of Iraq and…...
US, Nigeria forces kill ISIS second in command, says Trump
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (301+ words) In a'post on his Truth Social platform late Friday,'the US leader'said'the operation was conducted at his direction and involved what he called a "meticulously planned and very complex mission." According to the US president, the operation was executed by…...
Comrade Edwin Madunagu's long march to 80
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (880+ words) May 15, 2026, marks the 80th birthday of one of Nigeria's most enduring revolutionary intellectuals " Edwin Ikechukwu Madunagu: mathematician, journalist, Marxist theorist, archivist, teacher, agitator, and organizer. For more than five decades, Edwin Madunagu has stood firmly on the side of workers, students,…...