27-Year-Old Man Burns Father to Death in Jigawa, Police Probe Motive

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: A 27-year-old man has reportedly set his father ablaze in a shocking incident in Jigawa State, leaving residents stunned and prompting a full-scale police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the gruesome act. The suspect, whose identity has yet to be officially disclosed by authorities, was said to have carried out the attack at the family residence following what witnesses described as a heated altercation. The father was allegedly doused with a flammable substance and set on fire, sustaining severe burns that led to his death. Sources within the community…

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Bloody Easter: Scores Feared Dead as Suspected Herders, Bandits Attack Benue, Kaduna Communities

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It was a blood-soaked Easter celebration in parts of Benue and Kaduna states as suspected armed herders and bandits launched coordinated attacks on vulnerable communities, leaving dozens dead, many injured, and several others missing. In Benue State, at least 17 persons were reportedly killed when suspected herders stormed Mbalom and surrounding communities in Gwer East Local Government Area during the Easter weekend. The attackers, said to have arrived in large numbers, opened fire on residents, razed homes, and destroyed food barns and market stalls. Eyewitnesses said the assault, which began…

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FirstBank Backs Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Championship 2026, Boosts School Sports Development

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FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16 Football Championship, a nationwide youth football tournament organised to honour the late Samuel Okwaraji, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football legends renowned for his patriotism, discipline, and commitment to national service. The tournament will engage secondary schools from all 36 states and the FCT, in a two-stage competition. The first stage will feature zonal eliminations across the six geopolitical zones,…

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When 8 million Customers Trust You, Safety Cannot Be an Afterthought

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Nigeria’s digital banking revolution is raising the stakes for consumer trust. The question is whether the industry is rising to meet them. Nigeria’s relationship with digital banking has changed almost beyond recognition in a decade. Where cash once dominated every transaction, from the roadside market to the corporate boardroom, mobile apps, instant transfers and USSD codes have reshaped how tens of millions of Nigerians interact with their money every single day. The figures speak for themselves: point-of-sale transactions surged to a record N18 trillion in 2024, a 69 per cent…

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Alleged Child Abuse: Authorities Probe Edo Mother Over Viral Video

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has launched an investigation into a viral video alleging that a woman from Edo State subjected her three-year-old son to abuse during livestream sessions in exchange for virtual gifts. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, describing the allegation as a serious violation involving child exploitation, punishable under Nigeria’s anti-trafficking laws. The case gained attention after child rights advocate Justina Lawrence shared the video online, urging authorities to intervene over…

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Resignation Wave Hits Cabinet as Ministers Jostle for 2027 Elections

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With the deadline for political appointees seeking elective positions expiring today, a wave of resignations has begun within the Federal Executive Council, signaling the start of intense political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The directive requiring cabinet members and other government appointees to step down before participating in party primaries has heightened expectations over who else may exit the administration in the coming days. So far, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Yusuf Sununu, have resigned their positions to…

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Violent Protests Rock South Africa’s Eastern Cape Over Disputed Igbo Kingship

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Violence erupted in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province on Monday following widespread protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler, with unrest escalating into attacks on property and businesses linked to foreign nationals. The demonstrations, spearheaded by members of ActionSA alongside traditional leaders and local residents, were initially organised to oppose what they described as a breach of constitutional provisions and recognised traditional leadership systems in the province. However, the situation quickly deteriorated in KuGompo City as protesters turned violent, torching vehicles and looting shops. Security forces were…

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Thought Leadership Series

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By Vivian Imoh-Ita Investing in Women-Led Enterprises Is a Growth Strategy Nigeria Can’t Afford to Delay Across African banking, the conversation is shifting from “inclusion as intent” to “inclusion as performance.” Margin pressure, recapitalisation conversations, digitisation, and tighter risk expectations are forcing a hard question: where will sustainable, low-volatility growth come from in the next cycle? One answer is hiding in plain sight: women-led enterprises, underfunded, underserved, and consistently productive. In Nigeria’s informal economy, where cash flow is real but documentation is uneven, the institutions that win will be the…

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Oceangate Engineering to Appeal Federal High Court Asset Forfeiture Order, Denies Wrongdoing

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Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited has announced plans to appeal a ruling by the Federal High Court ordering the forfeiture of some of its assets, maintaining that neither the company nor its leadership was found guilty of any offence. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Company Secretary, Barr. Nnenna Onyeaso, described the court’s decision as a civil asset forfeiture based on suspicion rather than proof, stressing that the judgment did not establish any criminal liability against the firm. She said the company had already instructed its legal team…

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Sterling Bank Charts Way Forward for Nigeria’s Transport, Logistics Sector

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Industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and innovators convened in Lagos today for the inaugural Nigeria Transport & Logistics Summit (NTLS) 2026, hosted by Sterling Bank at Eko Hotel & Suites, to forge actionable strategies for building a faster, more connected Nigeria through transport, mobility, and logistics. Held under the theme “Funding the Engine of Growth,” the summit positioned Nigeria’s transport and logistics sector as a critical but under-leveraged driver of productivity, regional integration, and economic growth. Transport, mobility, and logistics collectively form the backbone of the Nigerian economy, yet chronic underinvestment,…

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