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US condemns killing of Plateau pastor’s family, demands justice

“The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family in Plateau State, Nigeria. The continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria’s Middle Belt is deeply alarming,” the bureau said.

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Group urges Ekiti govt not to alter Alara selection process

Warns against interference, says any deviation could trigger litigation By Dayo Johnson Akure The Oduduwa Citizen Liberation Vanguard (OCLV) has urged the Ekiti State Government to allow the selection process for the new Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti to proceed in accordance with the state’s Chieftaincy Declaration. In a statement jointly signed by its Coordinator, Korede Olanipekun, […]

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Anambra offers plea bargain to criminal suspects, excludes murder, kidnapping cases

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain option for suspects undergoing criminal trial as part of efforts to accelerate the administration of justice and reduce delays in the prosecution of cases. However, suspects standing trial for murder, rape, armed robbery and kidnapping are excluded from the initiative. The […]

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11 poets compete for $100,000, ‘The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026’

By Prisca Sam-Duru The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize For Literature, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, announced a longlist of 11 for the 2026 edition of the prize. The eleven outstanding poetry collections which emerged on the longlist were selected from 223 entries received earlier for the competition. The announcement, by the chairman of […]

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Customs releases impounded trucks after CGC’s intervention at bonded terminal

By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released 36 trucks belonging to members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) that were impounded during an investigation into alleged trade infractions at Zarmmak Bonded Terminal in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos. The trucks were detained by Customs Police attached to the Zone ‘A’ […]

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Why Digital Trust Is Becoming Essential for Nigeria’s Growing SME Economy

For many small businesses in Nigeria, growth now happens partly on a phone screen. A fashion seller takes orders on Instagram. A food vendor receives payment before delivery. A small logistics operator confirms addresses through WhatsApp. A freelancer sends invoices to clients outside the country. The shop may still be physical, but the relationship with […]

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Engineers seek stronger cost control, valuation to improve project delivery

By Obas Esiedesa Engineers under the Institute of Appraisers and Cost Engineers (IACE) have called for stronger application of engineering valuation, cost engineering and engineering economy principles to address cost overruns, waste and inefficiencies in project execution in Nigeria. The call was made at the 2026 National Technical Conference of the IACE, held in Abuja, with […]

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