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Nigeria · EN · https://www.thisdaylive.com

About ThisDay

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ThisDay is a Nigerian national newspaper published by THISDAY Newspapers Limited, founded on January 22, 1995, by Nduka Obaigbena, who serves as its chairman and editor-in-chief. The outlet is a member of the Belt and Road News Network and has maintained a close relationship with the Chinese embassy since 2014. Its publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, has faced criticism for late payment of staff and suppliers and was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2016 regarding all

Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC) rates ThisDay Live as right-center biased, noting its editorial positions often align with the center-right government and show favor towards President Bola Tinubu. MBFC also rates its factual reporting as 'Mostly Factual' rather than 'High' due to poor sourcing techniques, including a lack of hyperlinked sources in many articles. While the outlet covers a wide variety of news, including local reporting, the general media environment in Nigeria is challenging, with journalists facing threats, harassment, and arbitrary arrests, particularly when covering sensitive political or corruption-related topics. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked Nigeria 112th out of 180 countries in its 2026 World Press Freedom Index, categorizing it as 'difficult' for press freedom. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) documented 91 journalists targeted in Nigeria between May 2023 and May 2026. The provided headline sample includes a mix of political, business, and social

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Gowon at the Barberโ€™s Shop

- Elder statesman General Yakubu Gowon has published his memoir, "My Life of Duty and Allegiance," after nearly six decades. - The memoir's release has sparked national debate, with some questioning Gโ€ฆ

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Henry Nwosu: The Football Hero Many Did Not Know

- Paul Lucky Okoku pays tribute to his late childhood friend and Nigerian football hero, Henry Nwosu, ahead of his burial. - Okoku recounts their early days playing football in Lagos after the Nigeriaโ€ฆ

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Why Nigeria Needs State Police

- Nigeria's security system suffers from a centralized model, deploying officers unfamiliar with local contexts, leading to intelligence and accountability gaps. - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's push fโ€ฆ

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FIFA Ordered to Explain World Cup Ticket Pricing

- FIFA is under investigation for allegedly inflating World Cup ticket prices and misleading fans. - Attorneys general from New York and New Jersey have launched a formal inquiry into FIFA's ticketingโ€ฆ

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Jamaica Set up Unity Cup Final Clash with Super Eagles

- Jamaica defeated India 2-0 to reach the Unity Cup Tournament final against Nigeria. - Nigeria's coach Eric Chelle praised Femi Azeez for scoring two goals in his debut but noted technical flaws and โ€ฆ

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Mateta Wins UEFA Conference League for Crystal Palace

- Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the winning goal as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final. - The victory marks Crystal Palace's first European trophy and a fittiโ€ฆ

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Redington Becomes Adobe Distribution Partner

- Redington has partnered with Adobe to distribute creative, design, and document cloud solutions across Africa. - This collaboration aims to empower African businesses, governments, and educational iโ€ฆ