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Cartoon: ‘Hello! Who’s driving?’

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Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor In “The Gun Hegemony,” Chief Ayo Opadokun, former secretary of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, and National publicity secretary of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, offers a rich, multi-sourced and third-party narrative on the Nigerian military. Read Also: IPOB declares Monday, Feb 2 sit-at-home as ‘Biafra-Wide Lockdown’ More than a…

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Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport

…raise transparency questions By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Following Federal Government’s decision to concession Akanu Indian International Airport, Enugu, aviation stakeholders have faulted the processes leading to the deal. They specifically questioned the metrics applied in choosing Aero Alliance as the concessionaire. Last week, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development said its Minister,…

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Turkey: Onuachu scores, misses penalty in Trabzonspor’s draw with Antalyalspor 

Paul Onuachu was on target as Trabzonspor held  Antalyalspor to a 1-1 draw in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Friday. Onuachu however missed a crucial penalty in the encounter. Sander Van de Streek gave Antalyalspor the lead two minutes before the break. Onuachu won a penalty early in the second half, and coolly slotted…

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‘Home alone’ star Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71. Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed that O’Hara passed away at her home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood area. The cause of death has not been disclosed. O’Hara rose to global prominence as…

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250 youths benefit from NCDMB, Jake Riley empowerment scheme

By Sebastine Obasi Not less than 250 youths have become beneficiaries of the digital and sustainable empowerment programme sponsored by Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and delivered by Jake Riley Academy. The month-long intensive training programme meant to equip them with full range of skills was also designed to enable them become self-reliant…

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Linkage Assurance revenue surges 24% to N27.6bn

By Rosemary Iwunze Linkage Assurance Plc recorded 24 percent increase in insurance revenue in 2025 financial year to N27.6 billion from N22.2 billion in the same period in 2024. This is contained in the company’s unaudited financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2025, made available to shareholders and investors on the NGX. The insurance…

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Dangote Cement ignites safety culture transformation with Ibese Plant FairPlay launch

By Udeme Akpan Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative at its Ibese Plant in Ogun State, aimed at driving behavioural change and fostering a strong, sustainable safety culture among employees. The initiative, which will be replicated across all Dangote Cement Plc plants nationwide, marks a significant milestone in strengthening the company’s safety framework….

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Nigeria’s telecoms industry attracted over $1bn in 2025 —NCC

By Progress Godfrey The Nigerian telecommunications industry attracted over $1 billion in capital investments in 2025 leading to the deployment of more than 2,850 new network sites nationwide. This was disclosed by the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, who also said the investment, which expanded both network coverage and…

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Pound to Naira exchange rate today, January 30, 2026

The British Pound Sterling closed the first month of 2026 with a relatively stable performance against the Nigerian Naira, as the local currency continues to benefit from broader market stabilisation measures. Trading on Friday, January 30, 2026, reveals a narrowed spread between the official and parallel markets, indicating a successful month for the Central Bank…

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