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

About ThisDay

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ThisDay is a Nigerian national newspaper, the flagship publication of Leaders & Company Ltd. It was founded on January 22, 1995, by Prince Nduka Obaigbena, who serves as its Chairman and Editor-in-Chief. The outlet is also a member of the Belt and Road News Network and has maintained a close relationship with the Chinese embassy in Nigeria since 2014.

Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC) rates ThisDay as right-center biased, noting its editorial positions often align with the center-right government and show favorability towards President Bola Tinubu. While rated 'Mostly Factual' in reporting, MBFC indicates poor sourcing techniques and a lack of sourcing. The broader Nigerian media landscape is considered 'partly-free,' with journalists facing threats, harassment, and arrests, and concerns about misinformation. The headline sample reflects coverage of government activities, political figures, and business news, consistent with a major daily in this environment.

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But What About the Money?

- The article discusses the potential decentralization of the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Correctional Service. - It questions the financial implications of moving these entities from the constit…

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CURBING THE MENACE OF KIDNAPPING

- Kidnapping has become a severe security challenge in Nigeria, particularly in the South-East, where operations are commercially driven and target high-net-worth individuals, travelers, and clergy. -…

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LEFT BEHIND IN THE MUD

- Residents of Oke Ogbe, Badagry, Lagos, face severe infrastructural neglect, with a 2.9-kilometer road awarded over a decade ago remaining unfinished. - The abandoned road has created an economic and…

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The Case for State Police in Nigeria

- Nigeria's federal structure is criticized for not maturing, with a significant mismatch between constitutional responsibility and operational authority, particularly in policing. - The current 1999 …

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Taking the Hunger Alert Seriously

- Over 17 million people in nine conflict-hit Nigerian states face severe hunger, according to the UN World Food Programme. - Violence and funding cuts are driving food insecurity to its worst level i…

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The Real Cost of Gas Flaring

- Nigeria lost an estimated $1.5 billion in 2024 due to gas flaring, with 5.3 billion cubic meters of gas wasted, ranking Nigeria seventh globally in flaring. - German Ambassador Annett Günther propos…

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Gloomy Augury for the Opposition

- The Nigerian opposition is currently too fragmented and lacks the unity to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. - Internal divisions, ego, and a lack of compromis…

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Clean Cooking Transforms Lives in FCT

- Thousands of homes in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are transitioning from firewood and kerosene to cleaner cooking gas (LPG). - The 'Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja' initiative has dist…

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Maracana Stadium to Host Nathaniel Idowu Summer Camp

- The Maracana Sports Complex in Lagos will host the Nathaniel Idowu Summer Camp from August 3 to 28, 2026. - The four-week youth development program, organized by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation, aims…

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World Cup 2026 Semifinals Live on SuperSport

- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is entering its semi-final stage with four former world champions: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. - This marks the first World Cup since 1990 where all semi-finalists…

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MURIC’S DEMAND ON EL-RUFAI’S BAIL

- The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has demanded the release of Nasir El-Rufai on bail. - MURIC argues that El-Rufai's bail is essential for maintaining public confidence in the justice system. - The …

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EGG HARVESTING AND DESPERATE WOMEN

- Reports indicate fertility clinics in Nigeria are harvesting eggs from young women for financial gain, violating WHO guidelines. - Underage girls are allegedly coerced into selling eggs monthly, exc…