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Gunmen have killed five people, including a traditional ruler, his wife, son and two others, in Olegabulu community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Thursday night when the assailants stormed the community around 8pm. A local source from the community told our correspondent that four persons who rode on two motorcycles entered the residence of the traditional ruler and shot him and two members of his family. The source, who did not want to be named, said, “The assailants were not Fulani because, at the time they alighted from their motorcycles, they exchanged pleasantries…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could be set for a fresh move in the coming weeks, according to new reports. Nwabali has been without a club since leaving Chippa United after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in January. Despite strong performances for Nigeria and earlier interest from clubs such as Al Ettifaq and Queens Park Rangers, no deal was completed, leaving him as a free agent. The former Enyimba goalkeeper is still widely rated as one of Africa’s top shot-stoppers, and his availability without a transfer fee has made him an attractive option for several clubs. Reports say Tanzanian…

Nigerian music star and former P-Square member, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has dismissed suggestions that a woman influenced the renewed rift within the Okoye family, insisting the dispute is rooted in long-standing internal disagreements over loyalty, trust, and management of their music empire. In a series of posts shared on Wednesday via his X handle, Mr P rejected what he described as a growing public narrative linking women to the family’s breakdown, stating, “Before you drag any woman into this! No woman directed or advised anyone to steal from what I worked for over the years. Stop…

Until war erupted on 28 February with the Israeli-US bombing of Iran and counterstrikes across Gulf States, a wide range of key minerals and related products was available, according to the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).But as the conflict goes on, the pressure has increased to obtain these same raw materials, to ensure the continuing production of everything from semiconductors to solar panels.  The result has been higher prices on commodities markets and a potential pivot to new production sites where there’s less geopolitical uncertainty, increasing the number of countries that can process minerals such as rare earths.Sulphur, helium…

Some journeys enlighten, and there are journeys that indict. My recent visit to Odeda Local Government, my very own local government area, during my holiday in Nigeria, did both at once. What should have been a quiet homecoming became an encounter with absence. Roads stretch in weary silence, worn and broken, like questions no one in authority has answered. In several villages, potable water remains uncertain, negotiated daily rather than guaranteed. Development does not only lag here; it appears to hesitate. It arrives in fragments, if at all. The contradiction is jarring. A local government situated within the orbit of…

The digital media sector in Africa can no longer rely on clicks and page views alone, speakers at the launch of RANKED Report 2026 said on Thursday, warning that trust, direct audience relationships and niche influence are now more important than raw traffic. The report, produced by SquirrelPR, examined how digital news media is performing across 13 African countries, providing insight into audience growth, influence and changing consumption habits. A panel session titled Winning the Digital Attention War brought experts from media, banking and communications who agreed that the old model of chasing website traffic is under pressure from social…

When a government begins to deploy state institutions to intimidate, harass, or frustrate opposition parties, a critical question arises: who is truly afraid of free and fair elections?   In any functioning democracy, opposition parties are not adversaries of the state; they are vital to it. They provide alternatives, ensure accountability, and strengthen governance through scrutiny. Undermining them through security pressure, selective law enforcement, denial of campaign venues, or political intimidation ultimately weakens the democratic system itself.   A government confident in its performance should have nothing to fear from open political competition. Elections ought to be contests of ideas,…

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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised 2027 election timetable of the party, shifting its presidential primary to 23 May. The adjustment was confirmed to journalists in Abuja on Thursday by Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, after the party’s 186th NWC meeting. He said the presidential primary earlier fixed for 15 May has now been rescheduled to Saturday, 23 May, alongside other revised election dates. Mr Meseko confirmed that Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for all elective positions remain open to all aspiring party members across the country. He explained that the…

By Udeme Akpan Ahonsi Onuigbe is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Petralon Energy, bringing over 25 years of cross-sector experience spanning finance and energy across Sub-Saharan Africa. He has built a distinguished career at the intersection of strategic investment, large-scale project financing, and energy development. Read Also: Glitz, glamour as Vanguard awardees step forth today Under his leadership, Petralon Energy has emerged as a significant indigenous operator in Nigeria’s upstream sector. The company is the Operator and sole licensee of the Dawes Island Field and has invested over US$50 million in its development, with commercial production commencing in July 2025.…