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“Genocide in Juba?” Activist Accuses South Sudan’s Government of Mass Atrocities
The Situation in South Sudan in 13/5/25 By Carlos Muchave, International Correspondent, The Merit Newspaper JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — The...
Politics
Felix Morka Defends Lagos APC Primaries on Arise TV Amid Allegations of Imposition
Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, during his appearance on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on May 15, 2025. By...
Business and Economy
Aishat Lawal’s Unstoppable Ambition: From Nollywood Star to Multimillion-Naira Fabric Mogul in Ibadan
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Ibadan, Nigeria – Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Aishat Lawal has expanded her business empire with the grand...
Sports
PSG Stuns Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in Thrilling Clash
Sports Desk|The Merit Newspaper London, April 29, 2025 — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a statement performance on Tuesday night, defeating...
Technology
Nigeria’s IT Expert Unveils the Role of Technology in Empowering Youth; Driving Economic Growth
In a recent interview with In The Know Nigeria, Information Technology (IT) expert Mr. Victor Chidiebube John shared his insights...
Education
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Check Your Spam!’: Parents Panic as JAMB Alerts Go Missing Before Resit
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe LAGOS — As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) begins the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...
Opinions and Editorial
The Lagos Governorship Plot (II): Ambode’s Redemption: Lagos APC’s Secret Weapon for 2027
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe When I penned my widely circulated opinion piece, “The Lagos Governorship Plot: Why Seyi Tinubu Is a...
Investigative Report
EFCC Arrests Socialite E-Money Over Alleged Naira Abuse
Abuja Correspondent| The Merit Newspaper Lagos, April 29, 2025 — Nigerian businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money,...
Crime and Security
N100M Ransom for Afenifere Youth Leader—Is Nigeria Now a Kidnap Economy?
Afenifere National Youth Council President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Anxiety continues to mount across Nigeria, particularly in...
Arts and Culture
“My Queen, My Peace”: Bullion Records’ Ileyemi Showers Wife Temitope with Birthday Love
Temitope Oluwatoyin Odemonifila Entertainment Desk| The Merit Newspaper In a touching show of affection, Ileyemi Oluwa-soji Olamide, a dedicated staff...
Special Features
‘A Woman of Substance’: NNPP Ogun Hails Ajadi’s Wife on Birthday
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Ogun, Nigeria – May 9, 2025 The Ogun State chapter of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP)...
Events
NNPP South West PRO, Comrade Kilamuwaye Badmus, Celebrates Eid Fitri with Constituents, Calls for Economic Revival
Comrade Kilamuwaye Badmus Oladayo By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Abeokuta, Ogun State – The South West Public Relations Officer of the New...
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