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NiDCOM Announces Release of Nigerian Women Held in Mauritius
NiDCOM has confirmed that a group of Nigerian women detained at Mauritius Airport have been released and are en route to Nairobi following diplomatic intervention.
President Tinubu rejected demands to fire Umahi over nurse’s death
Minister David Umahi explains that President Tinubu disregarded calls for his removal after the death of a staff nurse, urging him to prioritize infrastructure development instead.
Sowore Rejects Demands to Apologize to President Tinubu
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore vows he will never apologize to President Bola Tinubu, claiming his defamation trial is a result of this refusal.
Comfort Ero: A Look at the First Black Woman to Lead the International Crisis Group
Comfort Ero has made history as the first Black woman to lead the International Crisis Group, bringing a wealth of experience from African conflict zones to her new global leadership role.
Former Plateau Councillor Assassinated by Gunmen in Riyom
A former Plateau State councillor, Daniel Danjuma Chong, was shot and killed by gunmen in an overnight attack on Torok village, leaving the community in shock and authorities urged to investigate.
Frank Edoho Labels Lagos Property Market as ‘Armed Robbery’ Over High Prices
Broadcaster Frank Edoho has criticized Lagos's surging real estate market, comparing local property prices unfavorably to international luxury assets and questioning the source of funds for such high-end homes.
Vice President Shettima Encourages Investment in Delta State’s Economic Opportunities
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on global and local investors to capitalize on the economic strengths of Delta State, asserting that healthy competition among states is essential for national prosperity.
ADC Declares Nigerians, Not Obasanjo, Will Determine 2027 Election Outcome
The African Democratic Congress states that the 2027 presidential election will be decided by the daily realities of Nigerians rather than the opinions of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Onaiyekan cautions that voter apathy could mar 2027 polls if APC dominance is perceived as inevitable
Archbishop Emeritus John Cardinal Onaiyekan warns that public belief in a predetermined APC victory in 2027 will lead to mass voter apathy and undermine Nigeria's democratic legitimacy.
Okonjo-Iweala: Delta State has Potential to Challenge Lagos as Nigeria’s Economic Powerhouse
WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala argues that Delta State can mirror Lagos as a key economic hub by focusing on Special Economic Zones, value-added production, and the blue economy.