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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has unveiled a new digital broadcast initiative aimed at improving access to information, strengthening Nigeria’s media landscape and accelerating the transformation of the country’s digital economy. The initiative, called “The Big Picture” and supported by digital broadcasting platform Free TV, was officially launched in Abuja. NBC Director General Charles Ebuebu described the platform as an …

Nigeria’s former Oil Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been found not guilty of all corruption-related charges brought against her in the UK, ending one of the most closely watched international legal cases involving a former Nigerian public official. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday at Southwark Crown Court, where Alison-Madueke was tried on six charges relating to alleged bribery offences. The …

Opposition members in the House of Representatives have launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu’s government, accusing it of failing to stem the tide of insecurity, worsening economic hardship and growing threats to democratic governance. The lawmakers, who operate under the minority caucus in the House of Representatives, also alleged that political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections takes …

The drama surrounding actress Judy Austin’s union with fellow Nollywood star Yul Edochie, has become even messier, as the actress’ ex-husband alleged that the couple was dating under his roof long before their affair became public knowledge. Her ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi, in a recent interview on The Honest Bunch podcast, alleged that her marriage with Austin ended because of Yul. …

Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving security along their southern borders, in a significant step to enhance regional stability and address growing security threats on both land and sea. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Yaoundé by Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), and Cameroon’s Ministerial Delegate to the …

…Cocoa powder imports reach ₦9.55 billion as agricultural trade deficit widens According to foreign trade data, Nigeria spent about ₦23 billion importing crude palm oil from neighboring West African countries by the first three months of 2026, despite being one of Africa’s largest producers of the commodity. Data obtained from the Foreign Trade Statistics report published by the National Bureau …

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In the backwoods of Emeabiam, a community nestled between the Uramurukwa and Otamiri rivers, stretches about 1,260 hectares of rubber plantation. Deep inside the estate, many of the trees remain untapped, their bark drying and peeling. Some still bear faint scars of past tapping, but there are no spouts, cup hangers, or collection cups to channel and gather latex. This …

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Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Mr Udengs Eradiri, has expressed views on how state governors can ensure that state policies when implemented will be successful. He noted that the National Assembly’s move to advance the creation of a state police force, was long overdue but necessary. Among other things, he said, “For state policing to be …