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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after attending the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates, where Nigeria signed a major economic partnership deal with the UAE.

The agreement, a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), is expected to boost trade, investment and cooperation in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and renewable energy. President Tinubu also announced that a Nigeria–UAE INVESTOPIA investment summit will be held in Lagos in February, as Nigeria targets $30bn annually in climate and green industrial financing.

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Nigeria’s Youth Drug Abuse Crisis: How It Begins, Why It Persists, and What It Means for the Nation

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Asma’u Uba Muhammad Drug abuse among Nigerian youths has, over the past decade, become a significant and growing public health and social challenge. What was once dismissed as isolated experimentation has grown into a widespread crisis affecting individuals, families, communities, and national development. Understanding how young people become involved in substance abuse—and why the problem

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2027: Defeating Tinubu Requires ‘Red Eyes’, Not Court Action — Datti Baba-Ahmed

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The Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections will require sustained political mobilization and citizen engagement, rather than reliance on post-election court battles. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on the political programme “Nigeria Right Now,” excerpts of which were

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Abuja Court Strikes Out FG’s Criminal Defamation Case Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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An Abuja High Court has formally struck out criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, bringing an end to a legal dispute that has captured national attention. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, January 15, 2026, concluded proceedings in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025, in which the senator had

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Osimhen Leaves Super Eagles Camp in Morocco Ahead of AFCON Third-Place Match

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has officially left Nigeria’s camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the AFCON 2025 third-place playoff against Egypt, in a development that has drawn widespread attention across Nigerian and international sports media. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the development on Friday, January 16, 2026, bringing an early end to Osimhen’s

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Group Warns Against Derogatory Remarks on Alaafin as Olubadan Denies Snub Amid Oyo Obas’ Council Dispute

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A socio-cultural group based in Oyo State, Oyo Ni Wa Tooto, has cautioned some Ibadan Mogajis against what it described as derogatory remarks and revisionist narratives capable of undermining the institution of the Alaafin of Oyo and weakening the collective heritage of the Yoruba people. The warning comes amid heightened public debate over relations among

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FULL LIST: Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated for 2026 MOBO Awards

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Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Rema, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold and Shallipopi have earned nominations at the 2026 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, underlining Nigeria’s continued dominance and influence on the global music stage. The nominations were officially released on Thursday via the MOBO Awards’ verified Instagram page, drawing widespread attention across

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SEC Raises Capital Requirements for All Capital Market Operators

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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a significant increase in capital requirements for all categories of capital market operators, in a move aimed at strengthening market stability and investor protection. Under the new framework, issuing houses are now required to maintain a minimum capital base of ₦7 billion, while trustees must meet a

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Super Eagles Exit AFCON After Semi-Final Penalty Defeat to Morocco

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By Mohammed Abdulhammed Football is the one sport that unites Nigerians, for 120 minutes on Wednesday evening, majority of the country were glued to their TV screens cheering, hoping and praying that the Super Eagles will be book their spot in the finals at yet another continental showpiece, however they saw their Africa Cup of

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Security presence in Ekpoma following protests over insecurity that led to arrests and court-ordered remand.

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The Edo State High Court has ordered the remand of several youths arrested during a protest over rising insecurity in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, following disturbances that erupted during the demonstration. The ruling comes amid heightened public concern over kidnapping and violent crime in parts of the state, as authorities

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