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Sunday, 8th February, 2026

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‘We Cannot Pray Nigeria to Prosperity’

Tinubu’s Endless Interventions in Rivers Crisis

As More Nigerians Die of Hospital Negligence

Senate as a Threat to Credible Elections

Latest State of Play

‘We Cannot Pray Nigeria to Prosperity’

Let’s begin the conversation with the controversy over the tax law and gazettes. Many people are saying that there are several versions of the law. So, we don’t even know

Tinubu’s Endless Interventions in Rivers Crisis

As More Nigerians Die of Hospital Negligence

Senate as a Threat to Credible Elections

Nigeria’s Uneven Path to Economic Recovery

Architecting Africa’s Trade Renaissance

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Column

From Donald Trumps’s MAGA to Europe’s MAGA Can the Board of Peace Replace the United Nations?

02:57, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Life & Style

Uba Sani Refuses to Be Defined by Adversities

02:56, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Backpage

Who Cares about Coups These Days, Anyway?

02:54, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Sport

Arokodare’s Goal Not Enough as Palmer’s Third Hat trick Earn Chelsea Full Marks

02:44, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Sport

NSC Hails NOGIG for Providing Platform for Athletes

02:44, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Politics

Nigeria’s Skewed Criminal Justice System

02:44, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

‘We Cannot Pray Nigeria to Prosperity’

Tinubu’s Endless Interventions in Rivers Crisis

As More Nigerians Die of Hospital Negligence

Senate as a Threat to Credible Elections

Nigeria’s Uneven Path to Economic Recovery

Architecting Africa’s Trade Renaissance

From Donald Trumps’s MAGA to Europe’s MAGA Can the Board of Peace Replace the United Nations?

Uba Sani Refuses to Be Defined by Adversities

Who Cares about Coups These Days, Anyway?

Arokodare’s Goal Not Enough as Palmer’s Third Hat trick Earn Chelsea Full Marks

NSC Hails NOGIG for Providing Platform for Athletes

Nigeria’s Skewed Criminal Justice System

Plateau Runners Dominate SDD 10km Marathon

Ondo State to Domesticate Niger Delta Games Scouting Framework

Davis Cup: Daniel Adeleye Restores Parity for Nigeria against Uzbekistan

Newstap/ SWAN Five-Star Award Nomination Excites Onyeani

Nigeria Makes 4th Consecutive Appearance at Winter Olympics

In Her Paintings, Sara Jacobs Majekodunmi Conjures Hybridity Without Manifesto

Fragrant Abuse of Cybercrimes Act in Nigeria

Terra Kulture Partners IFC to Boost Nigeria’s Creative Economy

Between Sustainability and Art: The Risks of Instrumentalising Creativity

Thought Pyramid Names 20 Artists for Next of Kin Series 8

Plateau Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak, Records 11 Cases, Four Deaths

Plateau Taskforce Raids Human Trafficking Rings, Arrests 183, Rescues 11 Minors

Amupitan Expresses Satisfaction With BVAS Performance During FCT Mock Accreditation

NAF Mulls Structured Withdrawal of Firearms from Retiring Personnel

Terror Attack: Southern Govs Commiserate With Kwara, Call for Prosecution of Perpetrators

Funke Akindele Named Brand Ambassador for MonieWorld

Firm Unveils Exam-Prep App to Help Students Achieve Score of 350 and Above in JAMB

Expert Urges Mining Sector to Adopt Petroleum Industry Act Model for Host Community Benefits

Road Projects: FG Summons China Harbour over Public Health Safety Issues

Nestlé Nigeria Recognised by Customs for Supply Chain Security, Compliance Excellence

Kwara Attack: Shettima Leads FG Delegation To Condole With Victims

Natasha Hails NAFDAC’s Fake Drug Bust, Demands Tougher, Sustained Crackdown

You Must Show Seriousness Before Flag-off, Otti Tells Aba Commercial Smart City Project Promoters

AU Seeks Support of Nigerian Navy to Host Pan-African Naval Exercise in 2027

Plateau Releases N817.5bn 2026 Budget, Prioritises Infrastructure, Human Capital

UNAIDS Hails $5.88bn US Funding Boost for Global HIV Response

EU Digital Skills Drive Trains Over 18,000, Boosts Inclusion in North-east Nigeria

Imo ADC Cracks As Two Factions Tussle for Supremacy

2026 Devex Power 50: Tinubu Lauds Pate, Makanju for Making List

Aero Maintenance Facility Will Effectively Service Airlines in West Africa, Says Ghana Civil Aviation DG

Imam Prays for Tinubu, Says His Tenure’ll Bring Hope To Hopeless

Ground Training Command is Engine Room of Air Power, Says CAS

NUPRC: PIA Encourages Host Communities to Safeguard Oil Facilities, Installations against Disruption

Group Protests Relocation of NHIA Benin Office to Port Harcourt

Sand Miners Challenge Anambra Govt over Operations, Insist They’re Answerable to FG

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Varsity Don Urges FG to Declare National Skills Emergency to Move Nigeria Forward

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