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South African Opposition Leader, Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years Over Firearm Offences
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April 16, 2026 • 77 views

South African Opposition Leader, Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years Over Firearm Offences

South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years Over Firearm Offences Johannesburg, South Africa — South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted on multiple firearm-related charges stemming from a 2018 political rally incident. A court found Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as discharging a firearm in public. The charges relate to an event in 2018 where he was filmed firing what appeared to be a rifle during a rally.

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Lagos acquires new trains to boost Red Line capacity
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April 16, 2026 • 79 views

Lagos acquires new trains to boost Red Line capacity

Authorities in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, have announced the arrival of a new set of trains aimed at strengthening the city’s growing rail network. The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed that 24-car train sets have been received to support operations on the Lagos Red Line. The development is expected to increase passenger capacity, reduce waiting times, and ease daily commuting for millions of residents in the densely populated city.

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Wike sets 'Non- Negotiable' June Deadline for Abuja projects Ahead of Tinubu Anniversary
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April 16, 2026 • 66 views

Wike sets 'Non- Negotiable' June Deadline for Abuja projects Ahead of Tinubu Anniversary

Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a firm stance on ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, declaring that the June deadline for completion is “non-negotiable”. But beyond the warning to contractors, the decision is raising a bigger question: why the urgency? The timeline is closely tied to events marking the anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, a period when governments typically highlight achievements and showcase completed projects.

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Nigeria Is Not A Disgraced Country But A Nation That Lack Strong Structure: John Fagbemi
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February 13, 2026 • 361 views

Nigeria Is Not A Disgraced Country But A Nation That Lack Strong Structure: John Fagbemi

It took roughly 150–200 years of institutional development, reforms, crises, and reconstruction for the United States to become what we now describe as a developed nation. That transformation did not happen by accident. It was the result of constitutional stability, industrial expansion, institutional reforms, economic discipline, and consistent national direction over generations. Development is not magic. It is structured persistence. When we speak about Nigeria, what we need is not slanderous words of condemnation. Calling Nigeria a “disgraced nation” does not build institutions. It does not reform systems. It does not strengthen governance. Nigeria is not disgraced. Nigeria is under-structured. There is a difference. A disgraced nation suggests permanent failure. An under-structured nation suggests unrealized potential.

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Federal University Lokoja Unveils Nike University Gallery as Kogi Governor Commissions Heritage Projects
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February 12, 2026 • 282 views

Federal University Lokoja Unveils Nike University Gallery as Kogi Governor Commissions Heritage Projects

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, represented by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, visited the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Monday, 9 February 2026, to commission a series of major academic and cultural projects aimed at strengthening heritage education and research within the institution. The event featured the commissioning of Professor Olayemi Akinwumi’s Valedictory Projects, alongside the official opening of the Nike University Gallery, a creative space designed to promote African arts and cultural preservation among students and researchers.

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Nigeria Politics Heats Up as Opposition, Lawmakers Challenge Tinubu Administration’s Economic Reforms Amid Rising Cost of Living
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February 4, 2026 • 220 views

Nigeria Politics Heats Up as Opposition, Lawmakers Challenge Tinubu Administration’s Economic Reforms Amid Rising Cost of Living

Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed renewed debate on Tuesday as opposition parties, civil society organisations and members of the National Assembly intensified criticism of the Tinubu government’s economic reforms, raising concerns about the rising cost of living in Nigeria, taxation policies and the broader direction of the Nigerian economy. The growing political tension comes as citizens continue to face high food prices, increased transportation costs and persistent inflation, placing economic governance at the centre of Nigeria politics. Opposition leaders said that while fiscal reforms may be necessary to stabilise public finances, policies must be implemented with stronger social protections to cushion the impact on vulnerable Nigerians

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Tension in Anambra as Soludo Clamps Down on Sit-at-Home, Shuts Onitsha Market
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January 28, 2026 • 99 views

Tension in Anambra as Soludo Clamps Down on Sit-at-Home, Shuts Onitsha Market

According to reports, the governor visited Onitsha Main Market and expressed displeasure after discovering that commercial activities were largely shut down on a Monday. As a result, he ordered the closure of the market for one week as a warning to traders, insisting that all economic activities must resume fully on Mondays. The situation escalated on Tuesday when traders who were unaware of the new directive arrived at the market, only to be turned back by security operatives enforcing the shutdown. This sparked outrage among traders and youths, leading to protests within and around the market premises. Governor Soludo has since issued a further warning, stating that if traders continue to observe sit-at-home in defiance of government orders, the market could face additional shutdowns, including a possible indefinite closure.

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Fela Kuti and Music Under Military Rule How Fela Kuti Used Music to Speak in a Time of Silence
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January 27, 2026 • 146 views

Fela Kuti and Music Under Military Rule How Fela Kuti Used Music to Speak in a Time of Silence

In the 1970s and 1980s, Nigeria was under military rule, like many other African countries at the time. The government kept a close watch on public speech. Newspapers were monitored, protests were restricted, and criticism of those in power often led to arrest. It was during this period that Fela Anikulapo Kuti became widely known. Fela was born in 1938 in Abeokuta, western Nigeria. He came from a politically active family. His mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, was a well-known activist, while his father was a school principal. Fela studied music in London and later returned to Nigeria, where he developed Afrobeat, a style that combined jazz, highlife, funk, and traditional African rhythms and his songs talked about what many people were already experiencing but could not say openly.

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Nigerian Military Announces Trial of Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu
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January 26, 2026 • 127 views

Nigerian Military Announces Trial of Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

The Nigerian military has announced plans to put several serving officers on trial over allegations that they were involved in a plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement was made on Monday morning, 26 January 2026, after an internal investigative panel concluded its findings and recommended prosecution.

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Osun Governor Demands Release of Withheld Local Government Funds
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January 26, 2026 • 133 views

Osun Governor Demands Release of Withheld Local Government Funds

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Federal Government to release funds allegedly withheld from the state’s local government councils, warning that continued delays are affecting service delivery at the grassroots. Speaking on Monday, 26 January 2026, Governor Adeleke said more than ₦130 billion in statutory allocations due to the councils had not been released, despite constitutional provisions guaranteeing local governments access to federal revenue.

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Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Dropped
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January 16, 2026 • 71 views

Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Dropped

Criminal defamation charges against Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have been withdrawn after a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, struck out the case. The decision follows a Notice of Discontinuance by the Federal Government, sparking renewed debate over free speech, judicial independence and the use of criminal defamation laws in Nigeria.

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Tinubu Appoints First Female Director‑General of Nigerian Law School
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January 10, 2026 • 118 views

Tinubu Appoints First Female Director‑General of Nigerian Law School

President Tinubu has appointed Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School since its establishment. Effective January 10, 2026, this historic four-year appointment sees the former Lagos Campus Head succeed Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, signaling a major milestone for gender representation in Nigerian legal education

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Tinubu Directs Hunt for Perpetrators After Deadly Niger State Attack
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January 6, 2026 • 147 views

Tinubu Directs Hunt for Perpetrators After Deadly Niger State Attack

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military, police and intelligence agencies to hunt down perpetrators of a deadly attack in Niger State that killed dozens and left others abducted. The order follows a market raid in Kasuwan-Daji, as the federal government vows justice, tighter security operations and the rescue of all kidnapped victims amid rising insecurity nationwide in Nigeria.

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EFCC Reaffirms Presumption of Innocence for Yahaya Bello in ₦80.2bn Alleged Fraud Case
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January 5, 2026 • 146 views

EFCC Reaffirms Presumption of Innocence for Yahaya Bello in ₦80.2bn Alleged Fraud Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello remains innocent until proven guilty in the ongoing ₦80.2 billion alleged fraud case. The EFCC stressed respect for due process, rule of law, and judicial determination as investigations continue, amid heightened public interest and national debate nationwide.

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House of Representatives Publishes Certified Copies of Nigeria’s Tax Reform Acts
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January 5, 2026 • 124 views

House of Representatives Publishes Certified Copies of Nigeria’s Tax Reform Acts

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has released certified true copies of four tax reform laws signed by President Bola Tinubu to address public confusion. Lawmakers say the move improves transparency, allows access to official texts, and supports fiscal reforms aimed at boosting revenue, streamlining tax administration, and confidence in Nigeria’s economy.

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