Stage technician dies during setup for Shakira concert in Brazil

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A technician has died while setting up a stage where Colombian singer Shakira is set to perform a free concert in Rio de Janeiro,...

PenCom review drives ₦15.53trn stock market gain in 14 sessions

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Nigeria’s equities market has sustained a strong rally, posting a ₦15.53 trillion gain over 14 consecutive trading sessions, driven by increased investor demand and...

Two killed in Kaduna road crash

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two persons in a road accident along the Kaduna Western Bypass. Kaduna Sector Commander,...

Party conventions, democracy and rule of law, By TUNDE RAHMAN

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By TUNDE RAHMAN The dust may not have fully settled on the conventions of what is gradually emerging as the three main political parties in...

The great Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline revival, By Crispin Oduobuk

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Forget the sanitised press releases. Here is what is unfolding around the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline (AEP). There are disputes, and then there are situations that test...

Why I chose WWE over Olympic dreams – Oba Femi

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Nigerian professional wrestler Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, has explained why he switched from athletics to professional wrestling. The 28-year-old, who was once...

Why OAU declined venue for Peter Obi lecture

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The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has explained its decision to deny approval for a lecture featuring Peter Obi, citing late notification...

Global military spending hits record $2.9trn amid rising insecurity

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Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, as insecurity and rearmament fuelled defence budget. The three...

Airlines threaten shutdown over soaring jet fuel prices

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Domestic airlines in Nigeria are considering suspending operations from Thursday, April 30, 2026, over soaring aviation fuel costs, raising concerns about major travel disruptions...

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

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Oil prices extended gains on Monday, April 27, 2026, rising nearly ‌2% peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled. Shipments through the Strait...