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Thursday, 18th June, 2026

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Zwingina: Forgotten Cornerstone Of June 12

PDP Chides Alia over New University in His Home Town

NGO Urges Traditional, Religious Leaders to End Harmful Acts against Women

Bureau of Public Service Reforms Holds Stakeholders Dialogue to Make Public Institutions Citizens-Centric

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Zwingina: Forgotten Cornerstone Of June 12

By Simon Reef Musa When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced national honours last year for those who played remarkable roles in the June 12 struggles, one name was missing: Dr

PDP Chides Alia over New University in His Home Town

NGO Urges Traditional, Religious Leaders to End Harmful Acts against Women

Bureau of Public Service Reforms Holds Stakeholders Dialogue to Make Public Institutions Citizens-Centric

Reckitt Nigeria Appoints Non-Executive Directors to Drive Operations

Oborevwori Rallies Stakeholders to Tackle Insecurity in Delta

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Zwingina: Forgotten Cornerstone Of June 12

PDP Chides Alia over New University in His Home Town

NGO Urges Traditional, Religious Leaders to End Harmful Acts against Women

Bureau of Public Service Reforms Holds Stakeholders Dialogue to Make Public Institutions Citizens-Centric

Reckitt Nigeria Appoints Non-Executive Directors to Drive Operations

Oborevwori Rallies Stakeholders to Tackle Insecurity in Delta

El-Rufai’s Backers Take Nigeria’s Rule of Law Battle to Washington

Rights Activist Asks Senate to Pass State Police Bill

Sugar and Ants: The New Face of Kidnapping in Nigeria

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Stock Market Down N2.5trn in Three Days on Weak Sentiment

Firm Unveils Digital Forecourt Suite with ‘Pay-As-You-Want’

Firm Launches AI-powered Platform for Chronic Disease Management

ITU, W.TEC Celebrate Girls in ICT, Push for More Women Representation

Stakeholders Seek Policy Reforms on Climate Change on Rural Communities

Polaris Bank Strengthens Financial Literacy Campaign, Trains Students in Katsina

Salah: African Markets Have Talents, Potential to Scale Businesses

CPPE: Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Trapped in Low Growth Equilibrium

Visa: AI Shopping in Nigeria Increases as Shoppers Battle with Trust Issues

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Bamidele: Electoral Act Won’t Be Amended Before 2027 Polls

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

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MamaBase Programme Urges Pregnant Women To Embrace Skilled Delivery, Antenatal Care

Why Celebration remains one of Nigeria’s most Powerful Cultural Forces

Economic Integration Championed as Antidote to Africa’s Migration Tensions

The Airport Revolution: How Olubunmi Kuku is Rewriting FAAN’s Story

VFD Group CEO, Okpala, Urges Young Nigerians to Harness Attention Capital for Wealth

Stephanie Oforka: Why Stewardship is the New Standard for Nigerian Executives

Shell Appoints Ex–SNEPCo MD, Elohor, Country Chair to Lead Nigerian Business

From Youth Centres to Opportunity Hubs: Lagos’ Vision for Youth Safe Spaces

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

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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

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Access Bank, UNICEF and Fifth Chukker Polo Boost Education, Community Devt in Kaduna

S’Africa’s Themba Zwane Slammed with Three-match Suspension

Impressive DR Congo Hold Portugal in Opening Game

England Survive Sloppy Defending to Hammer Croatia for Maximum Points

El-Kanemi Warriors, Ikorodu City to Play Federation Cup Final

It’s All ‘Fun and Games—Until They Come to Measure the Culture

Osimhen Laments Nigeria’s Absence in North America

Messi Crushes Algeria with Hat Trick, Matches Klose’s 16-goal Record

Prof Adegbesan to Review Ikpeme’s Book at Public Presentation Today

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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

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Kidnappings Incorporated: A Sequel

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

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TIME FOR LEADERSHIP REBIRTH

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

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