Police engage Benue kidnappers in gun battle, free 14 victims – Official
[[{“value”:”“On April 4, at about 1500hrs, they sighted the bandits in the forest and engaged…
Politics
Nollywood actress decries new criteria for landing roles in films
[[{“value”:”She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 15th Africa Movie…
Governor Abiodun mourns as Ogun APC spokesperson, Tunde Oladunjoye, dies
[[{“value”:”The governor described Mr Oladunjoye’s death as a “terrible loss,” and praised his contributions to…
Court sets trial date for ex-officials charged with stealing federal roads’ land title money
[[{“value”:”Messrs Olowoniyan and Muhammed are facing three charges of diversion and misappropriation of funds amounting…
The rise of big tech’s zombies, By Osmund Agbo
[[{“value”:”The next time you instinctively reach for your phone, pause. Ask yourself: Is this what I…
The alpha males of South Sudan and Sudan in bloodbath, By Owei Lakemfa
[[{“value”:”The African labour centre, the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity, OATUU, in April 2013,…
FCMB Group’s annual profit drops 21% despite higher revenue
[[{“value”:”Gross earnings for FCMB Group climbed to N794.4 billion from N516.4 billion, with interest and…
Zamfara governor appoints new deputy chief of staff
[[{“value”:”He succeeds Aminu Almajir who was recently appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the state…
“A corrupt destroyer of traditional values”: The image of Ukraine cultivated by Russian propaganda, By Olha Bilousenko
[[{“value”:”The Image of Ukraine Cultivated by Russian Propaganda in European and African Media For years,…
INTERVIEW: How ‘Phat Girlz’ propelled body positivity, Afrobeats – Filmmaker, Nnegest Likké
[[{“value”:”Hollywood star Mo’Nique played the lead role as the sexy and desirable love interest of…
NHRC issues advisory to law enforcement agencies on respect for freedom of expression
[[{“value”:”NHRC’s latest advisory comes amid growing concerns about arbitrary arrests and harassment by police and…
NHRC appeals to governor to halt execution of death row convict
[[{“value”:”In March, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Mr Jackson for the murder of…
Anambra records 102,643 deliveries, 343 C-sections in 18 months – Official
[[{“value”:”Mr Soludo described the gesture as part of his government’s palliative measures to cushion the…
How Gov Sani revamped Kaduna’s health sector – Commissioner
[[{“value”:”The commissioner outlined the achievements of the Uba Sani administration in the health sector at…
Commonwealth Secretary General raises concerns on changing global politics
[[{“value”:”Mrs Botchwey, who is the first African woman to lead the 56-nation bloc, assumed office…
Tinubu appoints MD for Ajaokuta Steel Company
[[{“value”:”President Tinubu tasks the appointee to leverage on his wealth of experience in the steel…
WTO warns of 1% global trade contraction amid US tariff measures
[[{“value”:”President Donald Trump on 2 April announced a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all…
Tinubu appoints new MD for Bank of Agriculture
[[{“value”:”The appointtee brings a diverse and extensive background in the private and public sectors to…
NJC disowns Imo governor’s unilateral appointment of Acting Chief Judge
[[{“value”:”Mr Nzeukwu’s appointment as an Acting Chief Judge is not the first without NJC’s recommendation…
Ahead of 17th edition, US consulate hosts Headies reception in Lagos
[[{“value”:”The Headies, which debuted in the US in 2022 as the first African music award…
