Newspapers from Nigeria
Amidst campaigns, Borno, Niger children remain in captivity
Today makes it 213 days of agony and sleepless nights for the families of the abducted children in Mussa and Lassa communities of Askira-Uba Local Government Area in Borno State. The78 children, including toddlers less than two years old, who were...
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Tinubu to Edo People: We’ve Not Abandoned You, Seeks Oba’s Blessings Ahead of Polls
President Bola Tinubu has reassured the people of Edo State that his administration remained committed to its promises to the state, declaring that the federal government, has not abandoned its development commitments. Tinubu, who was represented by...
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Violent campaigns
Barely two months to the 2027 general elections, there are rising cases of political violence across Nigeria, despite efforts by various bodies to discourage mayhem before, during and after the polls. The presidential and National Assembly elections...
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Weak financial records, IP risks chase investors from Nigeria’s N100bn creative sector
A FILMMAKER WALKS into an investment meeting with a script, a production budget and a story he believes has commercial potential. The financier, however, wants to know more, who owns the intellectual property, how the investment will be recovered,...
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Orban triggers €3m permanent Amedspor transfer
THE Super Eagles are in full swing with preparations for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania, with all 24 invited players available for their second training session on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra...
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Tinubu gifts N2.5bn bonds to Flamingos after historic W’cup win
The Super Eagles are in full swing with preparations for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania, with all 24 invited players available for their second training session on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. The...
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LETTER A City in Creative Bloom
How is everyone enjoying the event season? Lagos certainly isn’t giving anyone much time to recover between outings. This week alone, we’ve had CANEX, GTCO Fashion Weekend, and ART X Lagos, all of which wrap up today. And judging by the calendar, we...
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Great filmmaking begins with curiosity, courage and the willingness to tell stories that matter. Fatimah Binta Gimsay embodies these qualities, building her career from behind-the-scenes experience on productions such as Hush, MTV Shuga Naija and Slum...
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Moniepoint: Driving Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Push Towards CBN’s 2028 Target
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a strong improvement in trading activity during the week, as investors exchanged 7.619 billion shares valued at N637.826 billion, compared with 2.024 billion shares worth N110.773 billion traded in the...
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NUPRC set to commence revocation, reclaiming of idle oil licences
Abuja -- The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, is to commence the reclaiming of idle oil and gas licences following the passing of its October 31 deadline to begin reclaiming inactive oil and gas licences. The agency had...
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Nigeria’s health partnership with the United States: National sovereignty and domestic financing
For more than two decades, Nigeria and the United States have worked together on major public-health challenges. Through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative, polio eradication, laboratory...
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Newspaper of the Year
This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have...
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MY marrIaGe...
With How did you meet your wife? I met my wife (Joke) when I visited my friend. that was many years ago, and it has been a wonderful journey. She is now a pastor, and we serve together in the ministry. How long have you been married? We have been...
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Metrics of the Moment
Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman taking home two major awards (Best Lead Actress for The Serpent's Gift and Best Supporting Actress for The Herd) : Best Unscripted M-NET Original
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Re: Setting the records straight on the disqualification of NESTOIL’S lawyers
THE public is now awash with false narratives about the ongoing disputes between FBNQUEST Merchant Bank Limited and First Trustees Limited against Nestoil Limited, Neconde Energy Limited, Ernest Azudialu-obiejesi and Nnenna Obiejesi and it has now...
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