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Amala, Afrobeats, Nyash, Others: Oxford Dictionary Adds Nigerian, West African Slang in Historic Update
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its global lexicon with the inclusion of popular Nigerian and West African words, underscoring the growing international influence of the region’s language, culture, music, and cuisine. In its latest update released in December 2025, the OED added 22 new words and expressions drawn largely from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra…
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Dangote Withdraws ICPC Petition Against Former NMDPRA Boss, Probe Still Ongoing
Africa’s leading businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has formally withdrawn the petition he filed with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Dangote had accused Ahmed of corruption and alleged financial impropriety, including claims that he…
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Types, Locations of Properties Malami May Finally Forfeit To Federal Government as Ordered by Court
A federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of properties valued at N213.2 billion allegedly linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government. The order followed an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which is investigating…
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AFCON 2025: Full List of Quarter-Finalists, Fixtures, Dates and Kick-Off Times
The quarter-final line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been confirmed, with eight teams advancing following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches. The qualified teams are Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria, setting the stage for four highly anticipated encounters across Morocco. Quarter-Final Fixtures and Schedule…
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US Introduces Visa Bond Policy for 38 Countries, Nigeria Included
The United States government has introduced a new visa bond requirement affecting citizens of 38 countries, including Nigeria, as part of measures to curb visa overstays and strengthen immigration compliance. Under the policy, applicants from the affected countries seeking B-1/B-2 visitor visas (for tourism or business) may be required to post a refundable bond of…
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Your Bank Balances Won’t Be Taxed – CITN Sends Message To Bank Account Holders
The Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Ben Enamudu, clarified that Nigerians’ bank balances will not be taxed under the new tax laws. He said the only charge linked to bank accounts is a ₦50 stamp duty on certain electronic transfers, and that the reforms are intended to protect low-income earners.…
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FG Introduces New Measures to Curb Exam Malpractice
The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures aimed at eliminating examination malpractice in national examinations from 2026 onward. The new policies, which will apply to examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council (NECO) and other examination bodies, are part of ongoing reforms to strengthen the credibility…
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UN Breaks Silence Over Arrest of President Maduro by Trump
The United Nations has strongly criticised recent US air strikes on Venezuela and the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, warning that the action undermines core principles of international law. Speaking to reporters in Geneva on Tuesday, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, said the operation violated the…
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Trump Highlights Immigrant Welfare Statistics Amid Expanded Travel and Visa Curbs
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has shared data showing welfare participation rates among immigrant households, stating that approximately 33.3 per cent of Nigerian immigrant households receive some form of public assistance in the United States. The data was posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform on January 4, 2026, as Republican leaders continue to focus on…
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FX Reforms Pay Off as Naira Opens Year on Stronger Note Against US Dollar
The naira began the first trading day of the new year on a positive note, appreciating to N1,430.84 per dollar at the official market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The local currency extended the relative stability recorded in 2025, buoyed by improved foreign exchange (FX) supply, sustained CBN interventions, and…