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Friday, 17th April, 2026

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Minister: Discipline, Accountability, Respect for Human Rights Must Remain Cornerstone of Policing

Keyamo Appeals to Airlines for Restraint over Planned Price Hike, Suspension of Operations, Promises FG Will Address High Cost of Aviation Fuel

Nigeria’s First WTO Chair, Prof. Egbuna, To Receive Academic of the Year Award

EU Backs Autonomy Plan for Sahara Under Moroccan Sovereignty

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Minister: Discipline, Accountability, Respect for Human Rights Must Remain Cornerstone of Policing

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has emphasised that discipline, accountability and respect for human rights must remain the cornerstone of policing in Nigeria.

Keyamo Appeals to Airlines for Restraint over Planned Price Hike, Suspension of Operations, Promises FG Will Address High Cost of Aviation Fuel

Nigeria’s First WTO Chair, Prof. Egbuna, To Receive Academic of the Year Award

EU Backs Autonomy Plan for Sahara Under Moroccan Sovereignty

Osun APC Slams Lawmaker Salam, Faults Criticism of Tinubu, Oyebamiji, Oke

Ajaero Wins Award on Labour Activism

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Minister: Discipline, Accountability, Respect for Human Rights Must Remain Cornerstone of Policing

Keyamo Appeals to Airlines for Restraint over Planned Price Hike, Suspension of Operations, Promises FG Will Address High Cost of Aviation Fuel

EU Backs Autonomy Plan for Sahara Under Moroccan Sovereignty

Osun APC Slams Lawmaker Salam, Faults Criticism of Tinubu, Oyebamiji, Oke

Ajaero Wins Award on Labour Activism

Dangote Spotlights Refinery, Vision 2030 at Nasarawa Trade Fair

Ijaw Nation Endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori for Second Terms

Lawyer: INEC Not Monitoring Conventions Could Have Consequences

FCCPC’s Airtime Borrowing Ban Puts the Squeeze on Poor Nigerians

business

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Nigeria Intensify Efforts to Deepen Monetary Cooperation, Financial Integration across Africa

Amid Uncertainty, Nigerian Breweries Foresees Strong Growth in 2026

Olateru: Industry Expertise, Management Skills Sustain Aviation Business

Lekki Port, Chinese Consulate to Deepen Capacity Development through China Training

Nigeria Courts Private Capital to Close $2.3tn Infrastructure Gap

Keyamo Calls for Aircraft Maintenance Hubs in Africa to Stop Capital Flight

Cryptware Systems Launches First-ever SMEs NRS e-Invoicing Mobile App

Akanu Ibiam International Airport Gains Aerodrome Certification for 2026

SAHCO Takes Operations to Ogun Airport, Gets Government Backing

politics

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Lucky Lagos!

PDP Crisis: S’Court Must Go Beyond Its Not Justiciable Stance

THE NORTH AND TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION

2027: THE CHANCES OF THE OPPOSITION

Alebiosu: Hardwork, not Godfatherism, is Hallmark of Politicians’ Success

Olosasa: Gov AbdulRasak’s Best Not Good Enough for Kwara Since 2019

Adamu: Insecurity Needs Political, Not Just Military Solutions

On Forces Shaping Nigeria’s Stability and Future Direction

Party Primaries: Previewing the Power Game in Lagos and Akwa Ibom

lifestyle

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Nigeria’s First WTO Chair, Prof. Egbuna, To Receive Academic of the Year Award

Dr. Lola Olukuewu: On a Mission to Future-proof Africa through Tech

The Annual Exposure of Mike Adenuga

BIRD STRIKES AND THE ‘HUDSON MIRACLE’

Ajah Chieftaincy Tussle Deepens as Family Accuses Akiolu of Forgery, Unlawful Detention

TWO MEN, ONE TICKET, ZERO AGREEMENT

Echoes of a Presidential Visit to Bayelsa

With Love to Waziri

Ekiti 2026: Media Experts Advocate Issue-Based Campaign Coverage, Spotlight AI As Accountability Tool

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Medical Experts: Adaptive Strategies Essential to Outwit Vector, Parasite in Malaria Control

UNICEF-Led Initiative Targets Leadership Gaps in Nigeria’s Healthcare System

Do The 2: How Pepsodent, Dentists and Government are Building a National Habit for Healthier Oral Hygiene

Improvement in Kwara Healthcare Delivery Measurable, Better Than Before

Nigeria Receives Health Boost as GIFSHIP Launches with Affordable Premium

Nigeria’s Tuberculosis Deaths Drop by 63% Between 2015 and 2024

Firm Wins Grant to Transform Digital Healthcare

Reimagining Hope for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Africa

UNN Dean Urges FG To Prioritise Oral Care

sport

AFN Welcomes Ofili Back to Fold After World Athletics Rejects Her Switch to Türkiye

Edun Summons NBF Board for Emergency Meeting in Abuja

Asuquo Leads 400m Charge on Day 3 of MTN CHAMPS Grand Final

Ola Aina’s Nottingham Forest Through to S’final

Stanbic IBTC Pensions Wins again at UBA Pensions’ Sports Tournament

For Ikorodu City’s Arumala, Golden Boot Race Not Priority

Adegoke, Ezeakor Tie in Men’s 100m as Omokwe Storms to Women’s Title in Ibadan

Golf: Nigerian Pros Dominate SDT Q-School in Lagos

Experts Urge Gaming Firms to Strengthen Data Protection Compliance

education

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Greensprings Football Camp Returns for 12th Edition After Producing Professional Players, National Team Talents

Ekiti State University (EKSU)

EKSU 30th Convocation: 10,956 Graduates Charged on Integrity

Experts Emphasise Early Adoption of AI, Digital Skills for Media Industry Relevance

Ebonyi NANS Stakeholders Endorse Nwuruku for Senate Presidency

BOUESTI Celebrates Rapid Growth, Produces 60 First Class at 2nd Convocation

EKSU’s 104th Inaugural Lecturer Challenges Religious, Cultural Bias Against Women

Albouze: Nigeria’s Digital Learning Revolution is Transforming Higher Education

Fawehinmi and the Iron Will to Make UNIABUJA World-Class Institution

LAGOS AND TOLU SCHOOLS COMPLEX

backpage

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ADC Is Unstoppable; It Is The Sun Of Nigeria

Is Amupitan Waiting To Be Sacked?

Peter Mbah and Leadership ‘Identity’

Why This Moment Frightens

Trump, The Pope and The Strait

A 40-YEAR JURISPRUDENTIAL CONTROVERSY LAID TO REST

Haven’t We Seen This Before?

Heading Towards Elections with Democracy on Crutches

Rebuilding Fiscal Buffers

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ADC’S DAUNTING RESPONSIBILITY

Opposition and Averting the Dangers of Recycled Leadership

Why there will never be International Peace and Security: U.S. New World Order versus Global Resistance

Loud Whispers with Joseph Edgar

Steve Rhodes: A Centenary Reflection on Discipline and Dignity

STILL ON THAT JOS AIRPORT SYMPATHY VISIT

ADC, the Law and INEC No-Win Situation

Foreign Minister Tuggar’s Inauguration Lecture at Achievers University: The Challenge of Quo Vadis?

Slow Death of Nigeria’s Middle Class

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