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Cocoa Farmers in Ondo Push Back Against New Forest Policy
In Ondo State, tension is brewing between cocoa farmers and the government over a new Forest Farming Policy that many describe as punitive...
Nigeria’s National Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Cities Into Darkness
The Nigerian national grid had suffered a collapse again on Wednesday, leading to a blackout in most parts of the country. The incident...
When Power Breeds Madness: APC’s Culture of Reckless Rhetoric
In a country battling economic collapse, insecurity, and deep mistrust in governance, words carry significant weight. But in Nigeria today, words from those...
TikTok Launches ‘TikTok for Artists’ in Nigeria, Giving Musicians New Tools to Grow Globally
TikTok has rolled out its TikTok for Artists platform in Nigeria, opening the doors for local musicians to access real-time data and tools...
Nigerian-Born Beauty Mogul Sharon Chuter Dies Mysteriously At 38 During Legal Battle With Major Corporation
Sharon Chuter, the founder of Uoma Beauty and architect of initiatives like Pull Up for Change, died at 38 on August 14, 2025,...
Niger Nationalises Country’s Only Industrial Gold Mine
The Nigerien government has taken control of the Société des Mines du Liptako (SML), the nation’s only industrial gold producer, citing severe financial...
How Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reform Is Designed To Bleed Nigerians Dry
Nigeria is on the brink of a tax revolution, but for many citizens, it could feel more like a financial siege. The Nigeria...
Tinubu Delivers on Key Promise: ‘Reduce the Purchasing Power of Nigerians’
In what may be the first promise he has successfully fulfilled since taking office, President Bola Tinubu appears to have made good on...
Nigerian Stars Chiamaka Nnadozie, Madugu Named in 2025 Ballon d’Or Shortlist
Nigeria has once again made the spotlight as the 2025 Ballon d’Or nomination lists unveiled on Thursday named Chiamaka Nnadozie and Justine Madugu...
Tinubu’s Revenue Push Is Driving Up Import Prices Through Inflated Customs Valuations
Despite the suspension of the controversial 4 per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) import charge, Nigerian importers continue to face skyrocketing costs at the nation’s...
Mali: Four Moroccan Truck Drivers Freed After Months In Captivity
After nearly seven months in captivity, four Moroccan truck drivers have been safely released due to a joint operation between Malian and Moroccan...
Burkina Faso Launches National Prison Labor Program to Reduce Sentences and Promote Reintegration
Burkina Faso has launched the National Initiative for Community Service Work (TIG), a programme offering eligible inmates reduced sentences in exchange for labour-intensive...