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Wednesday, 17th June, 2026

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PIGD Hails Mutfwang’s Livestock Revolution In Plateau, Says Gov Turning State’s Agric Potential Into Wealth

After Owo, Katsina Death Sentences, Kogi Court Rules Man Arrested by DSS for Kidnap, Murder of Neighbour Must Be Executed

Ekiti Guber Poll: Oyebanji’s Rating and Clamour for Continuity

2027: Obanikoro and Battle for Lagos’ Non-Indigene Votes

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PIGD Hails Mutfwang’s Livestock Revolution In Plateau, Says Gov Turning State’s Agric Potential Into Wealth

Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development (PIGD) has commended Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for what it described as a visionary and economically strategic intervention in the livestock sector through the

After Owo, Katsina Death Sentences, Kogi Court Rules Man Arrested by DSS for Kidnap, Murder of Neighbour Must Be Executed

Ekiti Guber Poll: Oyebanji’s Rating and Clamour for Continuity

2027: Obanikoro and Battle for Lagos’ Non-Indigene Votes

Appeal Court Suspends Lifu’s Order to Deregister Parties

Tinubu Hails Troops for Killing Bandit Kingpin, Bastuji, Declares It’s Notable Blow

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PIGD Hails Mutfwang’s Livestock Revolution In Plateau, Says Gov Turning State’s Agric Potential Into Wealth

After Owo, Katsina Death Sentences, Kogi Court Rules Man Arrested by DSS for Kidnap, Murder of Neighbour Must Be Executed

Appeal Court Suspends Lifu’s Order to Deregister Parties

Tinubu Hails Troops for Killing Bandit Kingpin, Bastuji, Declares It’s Notable Blow

In New Regulatory Masterstroke, CBN Orders Banks, Fintechs to Disclose Beneficial Owners, Localise Payments Data by 2027

IMF: Nigeria Risks Rise in Illicit Finance, Money Laundering Amid $59bn Crypto Inflow

Nigeria Reaping Record Revenue Gains from Tax, Oil, Mining Reforms, Says Group

UK Appoints Peter Vowles as New High Commissioner to Nigeria

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Inaugurates Projects, Canvasses Benue Support for Tinubu, Alia

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Insecurity Now One of Nigeria’s Biggest Economic Costs

N1.53tn Inflows to Boost Banking System Liquidity as OMO Maturities Dominate

Stock Market Down N782bn on Profit-taking in GTCO, 36 Others

EBOLA: Rewane Projects Bearish Stock Market, Identifies Agriculture, Others as Potential Losers

Heirs Insurance Offers Benefits to Various Sector Workers

‘Oforka Positioning Loveworld Nation as Key Player in Africa’s Trade Landscape’

Claims Payment as Currency for Insurance Contract

Banks Maintain Strong Capital Position as Most’s CAR Steady above Regulatory Minimum

WTO: Global Trade in Goods, Services Expanded by 4.7% in 2025

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Ekiti Guber Poll: Oyebanji’s Rating and Clamour for Continuity

2027: Obanikoro and Battle for Lagos’ Non-Indigene Votes

Beyond Politics: How Christian Academy is Reframing Fight against Insecurity

10th Senate’s Scorecard Exposes Productivity Gap Among Lawmakers

Bamidele and the Bill That Could Redefine Nigerian Security

All Eyes on INEC over Data Leak Scandal

Abure’s Misplaced Bitterness Against Obi

A NEW SENSE OF PURPOSE

Solomon Adeola Poised to Shape Ogun’s Next Chapter

lifestyle

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GBB Urges Nigeria to Play Leading Role in Shaping Use of Emerging Technologies

British Council Reinforces Creative Sector Support as Film Lab Africa Enters Production

Teesas 2026 Summer School to Equip Children with Entrepreneurial, Tech Skills

Access Holdings Appoints Sa’adu Jijji as MD/CEO of Access ARM Pensions

Furniture should Serve Practical Purpose beyond Aesthetics – Aryville International CEO

World Oceans Day: SEKI KULTURE Activates The Cardinal for Blue Economy Cultural Diplomacy

Expert Harps On Why Government, Developers, Investors Are Losing Millions

The Chambrès Lagos Debuts with a New Hospitality Approach

Lanre Okoya, Les Ojugbana Collaborate As Fertiliser, Industrial Expansion Speculation Grows

health

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Over 500 Residents Benefit from Free Eye Care Outreach in Osun Communities

Beyond Maternal Statistics: Turning Commitment into Action on Maternal Nutrition

Fertility Foundation Expands Support for Women as Cost of IVF Soars

Stakeholders Demand Grassroots Reforms to Rescue Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare System

FG Denies Alleged Suspension of Collective Bargaining Agreements With Health Sector

Healthcare Executive Moves to Close Diaspora Insurance Gap

World Hypertension Day: Nigerian Experts Warn of Silent Killer, Demand Cheaper Meds, Wider Screening

Lagos Confronts Maternal Deaths with Targeted Solutions

Expert Advocates Bold Reforms, Evidence-based Policymaking to Boost Healthcare Coverage

sport

Brilliant Mbappe Becomes France’s All-time Leading Scorer as Les Bleus Beat Senegal

Partey’s Visa Appeal Rejected, to Miss Ghana, Panama Clash

Tunisia Turn to Herve Renard after Lamouchi’s Sack

CBN Senior Tennis: Men’s Top Seed, Abua Cannice, Zooms into Q’finals

Fencing Federation Promises Memorable 2026 Commonwealth Championships

John Terry Backs England for Glory Ahead of Croatia Clash Tonight

League Bloggers Awards Announces Strategic Partnership with The Cordis Hotel for 2026 Awards

Nigeria Cricket Federation Names 16-Man Squad for Namibia Tour Tri-Series

Hany’s Own Goal Deny Salah Perfect Birthday Gift as Belgium Hold Egypt

education

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FUSTECH Seeks Strategic Partnership with YABATECH to Boost Science, Technology Education

EGO Foundation Equips Lagos Pupils with STEM, Leadership Skills Through Lead The Future 2.0

YABATECH Seeks Alumni Support for Transition to Varsity Status

ISDD 2026: Rethinking Sustainable Development for the Global South

How Rivers Philanthropist Splashed N15.8m on Students in Ogoni at Science Quiz Competition

Blurring the Lines: What Sweden’s Smoke-free Success Teaches

2027: After Sacrificing Reps’ Ambition, Dayo Alebiosu Unifies Stakeholders in Kosofe

Girls Left Behind: How Digital Learning Can Expand Educational Opportunities for Marginalised Girls

LASU Student Wins N2m LASEPA Inter-tertiary Debate

backpage

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June 12 and the Pursuit of Justice for Abiola

Senegal: Faye-Sonko Fallout, IMF and Lessons for Africa

Passing the Buck to God

Listen to the Committee. Then Do What You Think.

Depression to Destiny: The Abdulsalami Story

Hot Money Or the First Stage of Recovering Confidence?

Unravelling the Terror Empire

Securing Schools Against Terrorist Attacks

Tribute to Chief Olufemi Majekodunmi

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NBA Elections: That Candidates May Win ‘Fair and Square’

Nigeria’s Fragile Economy, Re-Capitalisation, and Nuclear Weapons: State, Versus Stomach, Insecurity

The World is Playing, Nigeria is Praying

LOST LESSONS OF JUNE 12

Tinubu Puts Corrupt Public Officials on Notice, Says No Hiding Place for Them

‘There is God o!’ – Insecurity: Gaslighting as State Policy

Futility of United States of Nigeria: The Need to Go Beyond United States of America and United States of Africa

When Insecurity Sits At The Dinner Table

Rescue as Leitmotif, Not Relitigation

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