Friday, October 9, 2026

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  • Economy

    Flags of Iran and Russia

    Russia-Iran trade grew 21% in 2025: Putin

    Mr Putin also highlighted growing humanitarian ties, including cultural exchanges and other joint activities organised in both countries.

    Health

    DRC health workers in hazmat

    Africa CDC inaugurates clinical research training programme

    Africa CDC has launched a pilot certificate programme to strengthen Africa’s clinical research workforce by equipping mid-career physicians and pharmacists.

    Agriculture

    Tinubu govt to plant 20 billion trees for Nigerians, says Shettima

    Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria will achieve food sovereignty through mechanisation, climate-smart agriculture, high-yield seeds and modern farming practices.

    OPINION

    Leadership and storytelling in election season

    Compelling stories create impact that shapes the future. And leaders who fail to tell honest stories shape nothing but frustration and disappointment.

    Only one of Nigeria’s 26 stadiums meets international standards; country needs a new model

    If Lionel Messi were to play in Nigeria tomorrow, there is only one venue in the entire country where the match could be sanctioned. One stadium. In a nation of 230 million people.

    Murder in Asaba

    There is something fundamentally wrong with treating the alleged killing of a citizen as though it were principally a disagreement within the public service.

    Incumbency power, religious sentiment can’t stop hungry, angry Nigerians from voting Tinubu out

    Across the country, the cost-of-living crisis is not an abstract economic debate.

    Azu Ishiekwene: Tinubu and his incredible ministers

    At a business lunch in December 2022, he said he shouldn’t be voted for a second term if he didn’t fix the electricity supply problem and end estimated billing in his first term.

    An open letter to a distressed priest

    Mr Soyinka said, “Public lies, like flies, beget maggots.”