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Why I write on Decolonization

May 3, 2026

By Toyin Falola It is with pleasure that I lecture on decolonization at The Toyin Falola Masterclass on May 5, 2026. I am excited that over a thousand

Nigeria’s sugary drinks boom: Why higher SSB tax is public health imperative

May 3, 2026

By Humphrey Ukeaja Nigeria’s sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) market is not just growing; it is expanding its product lines and accelerating the establishment of new plants in a country

Kano-Jigawa-Katsina to Maradi rail project 60percent completed, says govt

May 3, 2026

The Federal Government on Saturday confirmed steady progress of work on the Kaduna-Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi Railway Project. Ali Bukar, Resident engineer from the Federal Ministry of Transportation in charge of section

Tinubu congratulates Team Nigeria on record 15th African wrestling title

May 3, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its commanding performance at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, where the nation secured a record 15th continental title

TUC demands gratuity for Lagos workers

May 2, 2026

Mr Abiodun Aladetan, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Council, has urged the Lagos State Government to implement gratuity for workers. Aladetan made

Sani warns against threats to Nigeria’s democracy

May 2, 2026

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against moves by opposition elements to undermine democracy, emphasising the need for collective responsibility and commitment

Lagos workers decry fuel costs, economic hardship

May 2, 2026

Some workers in Lagos have decried rising fuel prices, saying the increases have deepened economic hardship and sharply raised living costs. The workers spoke with the News Agency of

ADC’s Abejide dumps ADC

May 2, 2026

A member of the House of Representatives of the platform of the African Democratic Party (ADC-Kogi) has announced his resignation from the party, citing the leadership crisis for

Residents decry worsening water scarcity in Niger community

May 2, 2026

Residents of Kwamba community in the Suleja axis of Niger State have raised concerns over worsening water scarcity, describing the situation as a growing burden. Some residents, who

Rivers NLC seeks termination of contributory pension scheme

May 2, 2026

Mr Alex Agwanwor, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers, has called for the immediate termination of the contributory pension scheme in the state. He made the call

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