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Atiku Abubakar

Presidency should explain Tinubu’s $460,000 forfeiture, not attack my lobbyist – Atiku

“President Tinubu, before counting Atiku’s $1.2 million, account for your own $9 million arrangement. And before attacking the messenger, answer the $460,000 question,” Shaibu said.
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kebbi

Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kebbi

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

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Sunday Igboho, Yoruba nation rally

Igboho vows sustained onslaught against criminals in Southwest

Ondo govt, monarchs back Iru Ekun security network By Adeola Badru Yoruba Nation activist and founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has vowed to sustain the outfit’s operations against bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements across the Southwest. Igboho said the security network would continue its […]

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Francis Nwifuru

2027: Ebonyi PDP tackles Nwifuru over ‘deal with opposition mercilessly’ remark

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned a statement allegedly made by Governor Francis Nwifuru directing newly inaugurated local government chairmen and their deputies to “deal with opposition parties mercilessly.” The governor was alleged to have made the remark during the swearing-in ceremony for the council […]

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King Sunny Adé’s Album made U.S. Billboard history — US Mission

King Sunny Adé’s Album made U.S. Billboard history — US Mission

Nigeria’s musical influence in the United States dates back decades, with legendary juju musician King Sunny Adé making history on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 1983. The U.S. Mission Nigeria disclosed this on its X platform on Thursday as part of its #ThisWeekinUSNigeriaHistory series. According to the mission, King Sunny Adé’s Jùjú Music spent […]

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Fury confirms Joshua fight at Madison Square Garden

Fury confirms Joshua fight at Madison Square Garden

Fury announced the development on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing a promotional poster featuring himself and Joshua against the backdrop of the New York skyline.

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Ebonyi Police arrest 620 suspects, recover 31 firearms

Ebonyi Police arrest 620 suspects, recover 31 firearms

…Seize 33 rounds of ammunition, three vehicles By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested 620 suspects in connection with 372 reported cases between April and September 2026. The suspects comprised 660 males and 39 females, according to the Commissioner of Police, Hope Okafor, who disclosed this while briefing journalists at the […]

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Iraola admits Liverpool have quality to develop as Barcola nears debut

Iraola admits Liverpool have quality to develop as Barcola nears debut

“But I’m happy now. I have a lot of quality in the team. Now it is the moment for me and the players to develop what we have.”

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Chelsea eye shock move for free agent Wijnaldum after Camara drama — Reports

Chelsea eye shock move for free agent Wijnaldum after Camara drama — Reports

The Blues have contacted former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as they urgently assess options to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.

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Sanwo-Olu to politicians: No office worth any Nigerian’s life

Sanwo-Olu to politicians: No office worth any Nigerian’s life

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian.

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Putin denies plans to mobilise more troops for Ukraine war

Putin denies plans to mobilise more troops for Ukraine war

Russia has no present need to mobilise more men for its Ukraine offensive, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, describing speculation about another military call-up as Ukrainian “disinformation”.

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Atiku Abubakar

Presidency should explain Tinubu’s $460,000 forfeiture, not attack my lobbyist – Atiku

“President Tinubu, before counting Atiku’s $1.2 million, account for your own $9 million arrangement. And before attacking the messenger, answer the $460,000 question,” Shaibu said.

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Politics

Imo, Kwara govs at ‘war’with me — Wike

Imo, Kwara govs at ‘war’with me — Wike

Federal Capital Territory FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has accused the governors of Imo and Kwara states, Senator Hope Uzodinma and Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, of working against him, alleging that both men have failed to reciprocate the political support he claimed to have extended to them in the past.
Fuel subsidy: Atiku’s third U-turn exposes political posturing — PRESIDENCY

2027: Tinubu to secure 25% in north, Atiku below 10% in south — Wike

Francis Nwifuru

Ebonyi council chairmen who fail to deliver APC victory in 2027’ll be removed – Nwifuru

Why I want to be Nigeria’s president — Donald Duke

Why I want to be Nigeria’s president — Donald Duke

You’re a trusted ally, patriot,  Tinubu hails Shettima @60

You’re a trusted ally, patriot,  Tinubu hails Shettima @60

Top Podcasts

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Osun Election: 'When they lose, FG manipulated; but when they win...' - Wike

Nigerian newspapers review: Imo, Kwara govs at ‘war’ with me – Wike

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, accusing the governors of Imo and Kwara states, Senator Hope Uzodinma and Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, of working against him, alleging that both men have failed to reciprocate the political support he claimed to have extended to them in the past.
Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 3, 2026

U.S to demand more proofs for children’s passports in new Trump policy

U.S to demand more proofs for children’s passports in new Trump policy

Polls: Arrest, prosecution of electoral offenders will build confidence – Gbajabiamila

PFIPC: Reps panel clears Gbaja, links 12 agencies, 58 bank accounts to DG

What motivates terrorism, insurgency in Nigeria — Ajayi, DSS DG

What motivates terrorism, insurgency in Nigeria — Ajayi, DSS DG

Metro

Nigeria’s PPP Moment: From abandoned projects to assets that work

Nigerians see no signs of economic growth —Labour

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, yesterday said Nigerians have seen no sign of economic growth according to the gross domestic product, GDP, released by the federal government on Tuesday.  
Awujale Stool: Court warns parties to maintain status quo 

Awujale Stool: Court warns parties to maintain status quo 

Babies in the rubble: Inside Lagos’ growing child abandonment crisis

Babies in the rubble: Inside Lagos’ growing child abandonment crisis

Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

lassa fever

Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases

Columns

Olu Fasan

Lies, damned lies about fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria, by Olu Fasan

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As Tinubu’s dark past imperils Nigeria’s future, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

As Tinubu’s dark past imperils Nigeria’s future, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Press Freedom Day: Combat fake news or be consumed by it – Dr. Ruth Oji

Seven words that quietly damage credibility, by Ruth Oji

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Okoh Aihe

For NBC, a time to rise above the puddle, by Okoh Aihe

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Atiku Abubakar’s petrol subsidy gambit, by Rotimi Fasan

Atiku Abubakar’s petrol subsidy gambit, by Rotimi Fasan

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Opposition must unite or surrender, by Ochereome Nnanna

Opposition must unite or surrender, by Ochereome Nnanna

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Tribute to Brigadier Musa Usman, First Governor of North-Eastern State, by Usman Sarki

Tribute to Brigadier Musa Usman, First Governor of North-Eastern State, by Usman Sarki

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Entertainment

‘I thought of selling my laptop’ – Ex-BBN star Danboskid opens up on struggles

‘I thought of selling my laptop’ – Ex-BBN star Danboskid opens up on struggles

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Daniel Olatunji, popularly known as Danboskid, has opened up about his current struggles, revealing plans to rebuild his career and become financially independent.
Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Davido hits back at Erigga over ‘family money’ tweet

Davido hits back at Erigga over ‘family money’ tweet

I used to go for auditions with puff-puff, chicken to sell — Patience Ozokwo

I used to go for auditions with puff-puff, chicken to sell — Patience Ozokwo

Headies rejects claims of sidelining gospel artistes from major categories

Headies rejects claims of sidelining gospel artistes from major categories

Promoted

How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

Phillips Consulting Presents PASGA Report, Setting the Evidence Base for a More Capable, Future-Ready Federal Civil Service

Phillips Consulting Presents PASGA Report, Setting the Evidence Base for a More Capable, Future-Ready Federal Civil Service

How mobile sports betting is changing modern India – Examining The Evolution & Rise in Popularity

How mobile sports betting is changing modern India – Examining The Evolution & Rise in Popularity

Videos

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

I’ll resist anti-people policies in Lagos Assembly – ADC’s Ayo Adio

I’ll resist anti-people policies in Lagos Assembly – ADC’s Ayo Adio

‘My Father’s Achievements Immortalised Him ‘ — Seyi Jakande, Chairman Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA

‘My Father’s Achievements Immortalised Him ‘ — Seyi Jakande, Chairman Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

ICYMI

2027: I’ll be Atiku, Obi’s first casualty if Tinubu loses — Wike

2027: I’ll be Atiku, Obi’s first casualty if Tinubu loses — Wike

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he would be the first politician to suffer the consequences should former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress ADC or Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi defeated President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing […]
Bank of America VP dies after stabbing in New York’s Times Square

Bank of America VP dies after stabbing in New York’s Times Square

EFCC

EFCC now freezing suspicious funds in 72hrs, targets crypto wallets – Olukoyede

Friend tricked me into kidney removal, spent payment on gadgets — Victim

Friend tricked me into kidney removal, spent payment on gadgets — Victim

Shettima bans congratulatory advertisements on his birthday

Shettima bans congratulatory advertisements on his birthday

Today’s toons

NFF board resignation: Odegbami, Ikhana, Owolabi, Bako react

Cartoon: ‘Sir, is that the game in your stomach?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

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Business

4.85m customers still unmetered

4.85m customers still unmetered

•As DISCOs meter 308,106 Nigerians in 2 months  By Ediri Ejoh The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, yesterday said the Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, in Nigeria delivered about 308,106 meters to their customers between May and June 2026. In its latest Metering Status of Distribution Companies Factsheet for May and June 2026, NERC said total […]
Credit to private sector declines 15% in July

Credit to private sector declines 15% in July

N17trn pension funds go into FG securities, PenCom raises alarm

N17trn pension funds go into FG securities, PenCom raises alarm

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG

SEC releases rules for forex trading 

SEC releases rules for forex trading 

Health

Lagos unveils three-year HIV prevention, treatment strategic plan

Lagos unveils three-year HIV prevention, treatment strategic plan

Cancer: Bricon Foundation donates N50m Bras, prostheses to 600 survivors

Cancer: Bricon Foundation donates N50m Bras, prostheses to 600 survivors

Africa grows more tobacco, spends more on imported cigarettes — WHO

Africa grows more tobacco, spends more on imported cigarettes — WHO

Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

Sports

Fury confirms Joshua fight at Madison Square Garden

Fury confirms Joshua fight at Madison Square Garden

Fury announced the development on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing a promotional poster featuring himself and Joshua against the backdrop of the New York skyline.
Iraola admits Liverpool have quality to develop as Barcola nears debut

Iraola admits Liverpool have quality to develop as Barcola nears debut

Chelsea eye shock move for free agent Wijnaldum after Camara drama — Reports

Chelsea eye shock move for free agent Wijnaldum after Camara drama — Reports

Video: Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spotted together again in Italy amid dating rumours

Video: Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spotted together again in Italy amid dating rumours

Why Argentina can’t retire Messi’s number 10 jersey

Why Argentina can’t retire Messi’s number 10 jersey

Relationships

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

love, boyfriend, wife, child, keys, husband

Escapades of a typical ‘area father!’

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Special Report

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027

From cheaper fuel and millions of jobs to free education, more electricity, stronger healthcare and safer communities, offers are getting bigger.

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”

Peace Accord

2027 Peace Accord not uhuru for credible electoral process – CSOs, lawyers

“Some will, some may not. People take agreements more seriously when there are consequences for breaking them.”

religion

756 cases in 7 months: Experts seek tougher actions against Nigeria’s sexual violence

Despite existing laws, awareness campaigns and interventions by government and non-governmental organisations, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) remains a major concern in Nigeria, with 756 cases recorded by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) between January and July 2026.

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Technology

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Social media platforms, whatsapp, X, formerly Twitter, and others are now seriously undergoing reimagining. Prior to this time, they were just platforms basically for fun and social interactions. As time went on, they doubled as strong information blocs serving even the most critical research ventures as reliable resource engines. At […]

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The most talked about feature of the newly introduced REDMI 17, is its long-lasting battery performance.The device was designed to give users more freedom to go through their day without constantly thinking about their next charge, with its 7,500mAh battery. Makers of the phone, Xiaomi, say the phone is designed […]

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

…As SBTS targets cybersecurity, compliance with Aegis360AI By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria’s ambition to reduce its dependence on foreign artificial intelligence templates is gaining momentum, with more home-grown AI initiatives emerging to tackle the country’s peculiar economic, security and regulatory challenges. The latest addition to the growing local AI mix is Aegis360AI, an AI-native […]

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Education

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”

Technology must amplify, not diminish our humanity – Enikuomehin, LASU DVC

Technology must amplify, not diminish our humanity – Enikuomehin, LASU DVC

By Adesina WahabThough human thinking is being increasingly mediated by digital technology, it must be consciously shaped so that technology will amplify and not diminish our humanity, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Lagos State University, LASU, Prof. Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, has said. He make the submission while delivering the 127th inaugural lecture of the university titled, […]

FG agency, partners Premiere Academy on leadership skills training for students

FG agency, partners Premiere Academy on leadership skills training for students

By Adesina Wahab The Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) has concluded plans, in conjunction with the management of Premiere Academy, Abuja, to facilitate a leadership training boot camp for final year students of the school. CLTC is a Federal Government agency under the Federal Ministry of Youths Development that provides informal, experiential leadership and […]

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