Nigeria Targets Global Tech Firms With Digital Free Zones

By Stephen Simon The Federal Government has begun moves to establish Nigeria as a major destination for technology, finance and digital service companies through the planned launch of its Digital…

Stephen Simon September 18, 2026

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EU Moves to Keep Under-13s Off Social Media

By Stephen Simon The European Commission has proposed restricting children under 13 from accessing social media platforms as part of a broader plan to strengthen online safety for young people.…

Stephen Simon September 18, 2026

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37 Miners’ Deaths Spark Protests in Niger

By Stephen Simon Security forces on Friday fired tear gas and live ammunition as protesters took to the streets of Minna, Niger State, following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal…

Stephen Simon September 18, 2026

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Opposition Coalition Begins 2027 Unity Drive

By Stephen Simon Opposition political parties seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections have begun translating their plans for a broader alliance into…

Stephen Simon September 18, 2026

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NLC Demands Wage Awards as Petrol Price Rises

By Stephen Simon The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to introduce immediate measures to cushion Nigerians from the rising cost of petrol, including reasonable wage…

Stephen Simon September 17, 2026

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Police arrest scores over officer assault at Cross River market

By Stephen Simon The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 60 suspects following the alleged assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, the state capital. The…

Stephen Simon September 17, 2026

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Lagos Taskforce vows tougher enforcement against environmental and BRT violators

By Stephen Simon The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, otherwise known as the Taskforce, has vowed to intensify enforcement against road users and activities that obstruct…

Stephen Simon September 17, 2026

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National Assembly Seeks States’ Approval for State Police and Other Constitution Reforms

By Stephen Simon The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for…

Stephen Simon September 17, 2026

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P’Harcourt Court Pauses Military Houseboat Suit for Out-of-Court Settlement

By Stephen Simon The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has granted three indigenous Niger Delta contractors and the Nigerian Army additional time to out-of-court terms over an…

Stephen Simon September 16, 2026

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DSS alert in Osun; Afenifere raises concerns.

By Stephen Simom The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday expressed serious worries over the latest upsurge in banditry in the south western part of Nigeria. In a press statement by the…

Stephen Simon September 16, 2026