Simon Utebor

Editor

Simon Utebor is an award-winning journalist with over two decades of professional experience. He has worked for Nigeria's flagship newspapers, including The Punch, where he was in its employ for 18 years. Simon has a nose for news and is adept at news reporting, feature writing, investigative journalism, and more. He has also pitched to and reported for foreign news outlets.

AUTHOR’S ARTICLES

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Trump blames pass administration policies for Washington air crash, calls for accountability

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Ogun to boost water supply with technology- Otubanjo

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Naira value continues to appreciate- FMDQ report

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NLC to protest telecom’s 50% tariff hike February 4

yesterday

Aregbesola expel from APC, over anti-party activities

yesterday

FG, Ogun commit $12m to agrochemical plant

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Trump targets over 3000 Nigerians for deportation

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Ondo, W’Bank to revamp primary healthcare system

Ambassador Gautier Mignot and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

EU assures continue support for Nigeria’s democracy

ABUJA – The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening democracy in Nigeria, emphasizing a long-standing partnership that has fostered electoral reforms and democratic consolidation. This pledge was made by Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWA...

2 days ago

Tinubu Returns to Nigeria From Tanzania

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his attendance at the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.The President and his entourage landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 7:40 pm Tuesday.He was received by the Minister of the Federal...

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Obi emphasises focus on Nigerians' welfare, seek coalition for 2027 elections

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed his willingness to a coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi made the clarification on Tuesday, via his social media account on X.According to him, he is open to a coalition that prioritizes the welfare and progress of ordinary Nigerian...

2 days ago

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja

FAAN ease traffic congestion, suspends access gate fees at Abuja Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced the suspension of all access gate fees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Obiageli Orah, the agency indicated that this decision aims to ease the traff...

5 days ago

Former speaker of Lagos State, Mudasiru Obasa

Obasa challenges removal as Speaker, Denies corruption allegations

The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has faulted his removal by lawmakers. Obasa, who spoke on his removal for the first time on Saturday, said it was important for the lawmakers to follow the constitutional procedure to remove him as speaker. The former spe...

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Court orders woman to pay N150, 000 for boyfriend emotional distress

A Magistrate Court in Ilesa, Osun State, has ordered Rhoda Adu to pay N150,000 in damages for not visiting her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola, after he sent her N3,000 for transportation. Rhoda turned off her phone and did not show up after Mr. Olapitan transferred her transport fare. Unable to reach Adu...

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People attending the annual March for Life rally watch a pre-tapped video recording of US President Donald Trump on the National Mall on January 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anti-abortion activists attend the annual march that marked the anniversary of the

U.S. halts all foreign aid, exempt Israel, Egypt amid 'America First' Policy Shift

USA (AFP) - The United States, the largest donor globally, halted nearly all foreign aid on Friday, allowing only emergency food and military funding for Israel and Egypt. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an internal memo shortly after President Donald Trump assumed office, pledging an "Americ...

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Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr

NELFUND reaffirms commitment to affordable education

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has reiterated the agency's dedication to making quality education both accessible and affordable for everyone. He expressed this commitment in a statement released on Friday, coinciding with the International D...

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