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Groups condemn negotiating with criminal elements

Groups condemn negotiating with criminal elements

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A coalition of socio-political advocacy groups under The Rebirth Group (TRG) and affiliates of the Concerned Citizens for Restructured Nigeria (CCRN) has strongly condemned the practice of negotiating with criminal elements, insisting that Nigeria’s security challenges require structural reforms rather than dialogue with armed groups. Speaking during a working visit to Ibadan, Mohammed Lawal, Zonal Leader of TRG North West and President of the Rescue Northern Nigeria Movement, said insecurity in the country can only be effectively addressed through restructuring and systemic reform. Lawal, who led other members of the delegation, including Abubakar Hamidu Ladan and Hajia Mariam, said the group was in Ibadan to present its activity report and reaffirm support for ongoing restructuring...
Excessive Election Litigation Weakening Nigeria’s Democracy — Former AGF

Excessive Election Litigation Weakening Nigeria’s Democracy — Former AGF

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FormerAttorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s increasing reliance on the courts to determine electoral outcomes, warning that the trend is weakening democratic institutions and reducing the influence of voters in the political process. Adoke made the remark on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Annual Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, themed “Safeguarding Nigeria’s Democratic Process.” The former justice minister expressed concern that elections in Nigeria were increasingly being decided in courtrooms rather than at the ballot box, a development he said poses a threat to democratic values and public confidence in the electoral process. According to him, while the j...
Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi Lead Super Eagles Squad For Unity, Poland, Portugal Friendlies

Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi Lead Super Eagles Squad For Unity, Poland, Portugal Friendlies

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Head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled an exciting blend of established stars and emerging talents for the Nigeria national football team ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup tournament and high-profile international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The squad announcement sees leading names such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi headline the list as Nigeria intensify preparations for future international competitions, including the next Africa Cup of Nations. For the Unity Cup mini-tournament in London, Chelle selected a 27-man squad featuring a combination of experienced internationals, home-based stars and several first-time invitees. The competition, scheduled to take place at Charlton Athletic’s Valley Stadium between May 26 and May 30, will feature Nigeria, Zimb...
FIBA Women’s World Cup: D’Tigress To Battle South Korea, Hungary, France

FIBA Women’s World Cup: D’Tigress To Battle South Korea, Hungary, France

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, will begin their quest for global glory against South Korea after the release of fixtures for the forthcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The reigning African champions have been handed a challenging group-stage schedule that also includes clashes against Hungary and European powerhouse France as they seek to continue their impressive rise in world basketball. According to the official fixture list released by FIBA, D’Tigress will open their campaign on September 4 against the South Korea women’s national basketball team. The encounter is scheduled to tip off at 1:30pm Nigerian time. The Nigerian side will return to action the following day, September 5, when they face Hungary in another cru...
Manufacturers switch to gas amid rising diesel prices

Manufacturers switch to gas amid rising diesel prices

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 Manufacturers are increasingly embracing natural gas as rising diesel prices continue to pressure production costs and profitability across Nigeria’s industrial sector. This was disclosed during a business and investment forum organised recently by Shell Nigeria Gas in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where stakeholders across the energy and manufacturing sectors explored opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve productivity through gas adoption. The price of diesel has continued to rise lately due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East. In a statement, Shell Nigeria Gas disclosed that the event coincided with the onboarding of two new industrial customers in Agbara, Ogun State—Intercontinental Distillers Limited II and Rumbu Industries Limited—into Shell Nigeria Gas’ e...
Oil exports drive Nigeria-UK trade to £7.6bn

Oil exports drive Nigeria-UK trade to £7.6bn

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Nigeria’s crude oil exports played a significant role in raising total trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom to £7.6bn in 2025, according to the new trade and investment figures released by the UK Department for Business and Trade. A fact sheet seen in Abuja on Wednesday showed that crude was still Nigeria’s biggest export to the UK. The UK bought £719.2m worth of crude from Nigeria, making up almost half of all goods imported from the country. The UK also imported £514.3m worth of refined oil products and £167.8m worth of gas from Nigeria. Other Nigerian exports into the UK market included coffee, tea, and cocoa valued at £17.9m, alongside processed fertilisers worth £17.2m. The report revealed that total trade in goods and services between both countries rose by 10.8 per cen...
NIMASA partners hydrographic agency on maritime safety

NIMASA partners hydrographic agency on maritime safety

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As part of efforts to advance maritime safety in Nigeria, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency said it will collaborate with the National Hydrographic Agency to explore avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic communication tools. A statement by the Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations Unit at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, stated that the move formed the thrust of deliberations when the Hydrographer of the Nation, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, paid a working visit to the management of NIMASA. “The collaboration between both agencies is expected to further strengthen maritime administration and support NIMASA’s statutory mandate of ensuring safety of navigation and shipping in line with the provisions of the NI...
Murder in Dublin: Congolese Man Killed By Security Men over allegations of Shoplifting

Murder in Dublin: Congolese Man Killed By Security Men over allegations of Shoplifting

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Yves Sakila was killed on the Street of Dublin, Republic of Ireland, by security men on Friday, May 15, 2026. It was a horrendous and brutal way to die. The road to the avoidable tragedy began when Sakila was arrested by some private security men who accused him of shoplifting.He was wrestled to the ground, and about eight men descended on him, drew his cloth over his face, and began to pummel him, and one of them struck him with his knee in the neck area, and he was there after smootherd to death in full public glare.By the time police officers came, Sakila was dead, murdered most horrendously.The 35-year-old man was later pronounced dead at the Mater Hospital. Critics say the security men who murdered him applied maximum force and fatal blows because of the colour of his skin, and the...
Why Are We Not Standing Against This? Yvonne Jegede Cries Out On Trending Video Of Slaughtered Oyo Teacher

Why Are We Not Standing Against This? Yvonne Jegede Cries Out On Trending Video Of Slaughtered Oyo Teacher

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Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has weighed in on a trending video of a teacher being slaughtered.‎‎A mathematics teacher in Oyo State, identified as Michael Oyedokun, was allegedly slaughtered by Fulani terrorists.‎‎Taking to her Instagram page, Yvonne expressed sadness over the news, noting how only a certain group of people are complaining when everyone should.‎‎She noted that the killings are increasing and that people are no longer angry enough to call out the government. Describing the recent events as inhumane, she expressed concern that people aren’t standing up to it.‎‎“It is sad that when I look at the news, it looks like it is only a certain group of people that are complaining when it is supposed to be ALL OF US. This is not good for us, not in the eyes of man, not in the eyes ...
Oil eases to $105 as US-Iran peace talks progress

Oil eases to $105 as US-Iran peace talks progress

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 The price of Brent crude dropped to $105 per barrel on Wednesday amid ongoing peace talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to data from Oilprice.com, Brent fell by $6, down from $111 on Tuesday, while WTI eased to $98 from $105 the previous day. The decline came after US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, though investors remain wary about the outcome of the peace talks as disruption to Middle Eastern supply continues. According to Reuters, Trump said negotiations with Iran were in the final stages but warned of further attacks unless Iran agrees to a deal. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran was ready to develop protocols for safe shipping traffic in cooperation with other ...