Supreme Court upholds death by hanging for kidnapper
In a unanimous decision, a five‑member panel of the apex court dismissed the convict’s appeal as lacking in merit.
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‘Armed forces won’t give in to terror in whatever form,’ Defence minister declares
He said, “The enemies are not relenting; we will not relent. We shall overcome and we will win the war. I want us to remain strong.
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Oyo govt faults WAEC over late delivery of WASSCE papers, seeks rescheduling
The Oyo State Government has decried the delays that disrupted the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state.
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US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing
A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump’s administration on legal immigration following last year’s shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.
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NRC running at loss, borrowing to sustain train operations – Opeifa
Despite the financial difficulties, the NRC boss assured workers that management would continue to prioritise their welfare and improve the work environment.
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Makinde visits Adelabu, assures family over abducted sister, nephews
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday visited former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, to sympathise with him over the abduction of his sister and her twin sons in Ibadan.
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Kano police warn against roller skating on highways
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, warned that the command will not tolerate such behaviour.
07:25 pm
Int’l Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal’s Lionesses 2-1
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 win over Senegal in a friendly match played in Ikenne-Remo on Friday.
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We have capacity to contain Ebola outbreak — NCDC
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Friday said Nigeria has the capacity to contain an Ebola outbreak if it enters the country, even as it appealed to the media and members of the public not to spread fear or panic through unverified negative narratives.
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Scores of repentant Boko Haram terrorists, CJTF, soldiers killed in Borno village attack
Mandaragirau, and outskirts of Biu located along the Biu-Damboa-Maiduguri which was closed down for motorists several years ago due to its unsafe, has witnessed deadly attacks in recent past.
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2027: Hamzat appoints Obanikoro as campaign DG
The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the 2027, and incumbent Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, KOH, has appointed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as Director-General of his campaign team.
Politics
Obi, Atiku are office seekers not opposition leaders - Baba-Ahmed
According to him, true opposition leadership requires direct engagement with citizens affected by insecurity rather than commentary from a distance.
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Nigerian newspapers review: FG vows to crush kidnappers, rescue pupils in Oyo, Borno
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the federal government vowing to crush kidnappers and rescue pupils in Oyo and Borno states.
Metro
Police foil child trafficking plot in Akwa Ibom, nab 2 suspects
Akwa Ibom State Police have foiled an attempted abduction of three children by suspected traffickers in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, arresting two suspects after youths rescued the victims.
Entertainment
Davido’s aide Israel DMW to bury father in July
Mr Afeare, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, died on March 2 at the age of 71 following a brief illness. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State.
ICYMI
FG vows to crush terrorists, rescue abducted pupils in Oyo, Borno
“The president has directed that every lawful instrument available to the Nigerian state be deployed towards achieving this objective,” the minister said.
Business
CBN unveils new FX guidelines, approves cash movement of $50,000
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh Foreign Exchange Guidelines which provides that an individual can move cash of up to $50,000, but must be declared at the point of exit. The bank also retained the earlier provision for the movement or import of cash of up to […]
Sports
Int’l Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal’s Lionesses 2-1
Nigeria's Super Falcons kicked off their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 win over Senegal in a friendly match played in Ikenne-Remo on Friday.
Special Report
Poor Water Access: Nigerians suffering, dying daily — CSOs, farmers
AS the legendary and iconic Nigerian musician of blessed memory, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, puts it, “water no get enemy”, and now a globally accepted expression about the importance of the number one liquid God gave to humanity.
2026 Children’s Day: Which children is Nigeria celebrating?
Children’s Day was usually a big day for us. We looked forward to match past, dance competitions, and more on that day
Uba Sani at Three: Inside governance revolution reshaping Kaduna State
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has steadily built a model anchored on inclusion, compassion, infrastructure, economic revitalisation, and peace
Tinubu’s Anniversary: Judiciary/Rule of Law – No excuses to fail, but…
Nigerians are worried. Members of the law profession also express concerns about the quality of judgments – sometimes contradicting evidence
Technology
5 things to know about Meta’s new AI Agent on WhatsApp
Meta has taken another major step in its artificial intelligence push with the launch of the Meta Business Agent, an AI-powered assistant designed to help businesses manage customer interactions and everyday operations across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger.
Kidnapping: Deploying telecom intelligence, best solution
After over two weeks, the 46 people, consisting of 39 students, some as young as two years old, and 7 teachers abducted in Oyo primary school by dare-devil kidnappers are still in their custody.
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Engineers move to enhance Nigeria’s digital future with NIGERCON 2026
In recent years, Nigeria has been seriously pushing ambitious digital economy targets, expanding broadband penetration, deepening digital inclusion and positioning technology as a key contributor to national GDP.
LSEF promotes tech education at Holy Ghost College, Owerri with AI-Tech Centre
The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), established by Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre to Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, in a landmark gesture that added prestige and excitement to the school’s 77th anniversary celebration.
Education
Saving teacher education through Dual Mandate Policy
With over one million candidates unable to secure admission into tertiary institutions yearly in the country, over 300,000 admission spaces are always unfilled
ASIS 2026: Seplat Energy leads education transformation dialogue
Seplat Energy Plc has joined the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 as official Theme Partner for the Education Session, as the summit prepares to convene Africa’s largest cross-sector gathering at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 22 to 24 July 2026. Under the partnership, Seplat Energy Plc will lead the Education Session at ASIS […]
FG, Japan boost teacher training with ICT support for 15 colleges of education
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA: The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute massive Information and Communication Technology, ICT equipment to 15 federal and state colleges of education across Nigeria under a major education support initiative funded by the Government of Japan. The development is part of “The Project for Capacity-building of Teachers to Promote Continuous […]
Beulah: Restoring hope to child-amputees, driving inclusive education
“When Beulah was born, the diagnosis made it clear that amputation was the best option following the congenital deformity of her right limb”