Lawrence Akpokona: Retraction
We published a story, “Veteran coach, Lawrence Akpokona bedridden, seeks medical assistance” on 3 April 2026. However, it has come to our knowledge that the claims that “his condition remains critical, requiring urgent medical intervention and financial support” are untrue, and offend the sensibilities of his family, as they were “unsubstantiated and misleading” claims by […]
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Angwan Rukuba: Why Mutfwang got it right
The rush by some sections of the public to crucify Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang for addressing grieving residents of Angwan Rukuba from an armoured personnel carrier…
Stakeholders laud RACE’s empowerment initiative for transforming Benue IDP women
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Women in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue State are recording significant gains in economic independence and social resilience following the implementation of the Promoting Women’s Economic Resilience (POWER) project. The initiative, spearheaded by the Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE) in collaboration with the Gender and […]
Stray bullet from soldiers’ celebratory shots kills teenager in Maiduguri
Amnesty International called on Nigerian authorities to investigate what it described as the reckless use of firearms that led to the teenager’s death.
Atiku, Amaechi, Aregbesola, others are ‘twinkle little stars’ in ADC — Morka
Morka also dismissed claims by the ADC that the APC is interfering in its internal affairs, challenging the opposition party to provide proof.
US-Iran conflict: MAN outlines measures to mitigate effect on Nigerian manufacturers
By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the unfolding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East poses immediate, severe and multifaceted risks to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, while outlining urgent pathways to safeguard industry operators. Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, in a statement, said the sector is already grappling with the ripple […]
