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On a quiet Friday in October 2025, Nigeria received what many in Abuja’s corridors of power called a “diplomatic victory.” The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog on money laundering and terrorist financing, officially removed Nigeria from its infamous “grey list” a register of countries under increased scrutiny for weaknesses in combating financial crimes.

Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance anchored on citizens’ participation, transparency, and accountability, saying that consulting widely with the people before presenting the state budget remains a defining feature of his government.

In one of the most significant courtroom defeats in its history, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered by a Los Angeles jury to pay $966 million in damages over claims that its once-flagship product — Johnson’s Baby Powder contained asbestos, leading to a woman’s fatal case of mesothelioma.

The streets of Nigeria have witnessed some of the darkest moments in the country's history, with police brutality and corruption leaving deep scars. The #EndSARS protests in 2020 brought these issues to the forefront, with reports of extrajudicial killings, torture, and extortion.

In a groundbreaking move, 10 African nations have simultaneously suspended raw material exports, sending shockwaves through Western economies. This strategic decision aims to force these countries to process their raw materials locally, creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and ending the exploitation of their natural resources.

Enugu — The creation of an additional state for the South-East and the immediate release of detained IPOB leader, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, were yesterday described as “low-hanging fruits” that could fast-track lasting peace in the region.

In a nation where public health discourse often centres on infectious diseases, maternal mortality, and the relentless fight against non-communicable scourges like diabetes and hypertension, a quieter, yet deeply pervasive health discussion persists at the intersection of culture, morality, and medicine: the perceived risks and side effects of masturbation in the Nigerian context.

The e-mail landed in bond traders’ inboxes at 8:02 a.m. with the bland subject line: “Re-opening: Aug-2030 & Jun-2032 FGN Bonds.” By 8:05, the phones were already hopping. “Rates are going to the moon,” one dealer shouted over the clatter of the dealing room. Another simply sent a meme of a fisherman hooking a whale captioned: “DMO bait, who go bite?”