Arokodare brace fires Super Eagles to 3-1 win over Tanzania

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Tanzania 3-1 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, with Tolu Arokodare scoring twice to inspire the hosts to victory. Nigeria took an early lead through Alhassan Yusuf, who opened the scoring in the second minute after being […]

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You can be rich and still be poor. What, then, is the purpose of life?

By Olusola Adeyegbe There is a peculiar tragedy in human existence: a person may spend an entire lifetime pursuing wealth, attain everything once considered desirable, and still discover an emptiness that no amount of money can fill. The houses are magnificent, the bank accounts impressive, the possessions abundant, yet something essential remains missing. How can […]

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Courts must serve litigants, not frustrate them – CJN Kekere-Ekun

… Says judiciary undergoing reforms to reduce delays, boost confidence … Urges graduates to view education as social responsibility … Hails Elizade varsity on investment in ethical, entrepreneurial graduates The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called for a justice delivery system that prioritises the fair and timely resolution of disputes over procedural technicalities, […]

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CBN unveils online portal to boost farmers’ access to agricultural loans

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled an online portal to simplify farmers’ access to agricultural credit, strengthen credit guarantee operations and attract increased private-sector investment into the agricultural sector. The initiative is part of efforts to improve access to affordable financing, strengthen agricultural productivity and support Nigeria’s food security drive. Speaking at a […]

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2027: Legal battles threaten opposition tickets as petitions reach NJC, UN, EU

• Nearly half of 19 parties with presidential candidates embroiled in court cases• Court schedules Xmas break, retains judges for urgent pre-election matters• ADC, PDP, LP, Accord battle leadership disputes, nomination challenges• Atiku group demands release of judgment nullifying Mark-led ADC leadership• Protesters petition ECOWAS, EU, others, threaten stronger action Opposition parties face mounting uncertainty ahead […]

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Court didn’t nullify Atiku’s candidacy, ADC lawyer insists 

A lawyer representing the African Democratic Congress, Kalu Kalu, has insisted that the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party did not invalidate former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy for the January 16, 2027 presidential election. Kalu said the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu did not expressly nullify Atiku’s […]

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Ojukwu: Release remanded journalist now!

Daniel Ojukwu. Photo: FIJ Nigeria’s justice system is increasingly becoming an instrument of oppression. The Cybercrime Act 2015, originally enacted to combat hacking, online fraud and other cybercrimes, has been twisted into a convenient weapon for harassing, intimidating and silencing journalists and human rights activists. The continued abuse of this law is an affront to […]

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