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Wednesday, 17th June, 2026

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Tinubu: True Judicial Independence Evolves Around Dignity and Welfare of Officers

Jim Ovia, Akwa Ibom and Lagos Property Market

International Day of the African Child: FG Assures Safe Return of Abducted Schoolchildren

Govt Pushing Nigeria to the Brink, Prioritising 2027 Over Citizens’ Welfare, Says Reps Minority Caucus

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Tinubu: True Judicial Independence Evolves Around Dignity and Welfare of Officers

* Says judges can’t effectively dispense justice without basic comfort, security * Inaugurates FHC judges’ quarters Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has stressed that true judicial independence is

Jim Ovia, Akwa Ibom and Lagos Property Market

International Day of the African Child: FG Assures Safe Return of Abducted Schoolchildren

Govt Pushing Nigeria to the Brink, Prioritising 2027 Over Citizens’ Welfare, Says Reps Minority Caucus

Obidient Movement Dismisses Rift Reports, Insists It Remains United

Nigeria, Cameroon Deepen Defence Ties to Secure Shared Southern Border

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Tinubu: True Judicial Independence Evolves Around Dignity and Welfare of Officers

Jim Ovia, Akwa Ibom and Lagos Property Market

International Day of the African Child: FG Assures Safe Return of Abducted Schoolchildren

Govt Pushing Nigeria to the Brink, Prioritising 2027 Over Citizens’ Welfare, Says Reps Minority Caucus

Obidient Movement Dismisses Rift Reports, Insists It Remains United

Nigeria, Cameroon Deepen Defence Ties to Secure Shared Southern Border

Rising Cyber Threats Could Undermine Business Sustainability, Profitability, ISSAN Warns

IsDB 2026: Youth Devt Forum Highlights Regional Integration as a Pathway to Youth Empowerment, Shared Prosperity

Great Nigerian Insurance’s N15.6bn Rights Issue Opens

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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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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

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

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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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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

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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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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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