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North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms —TINUBU

North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms —TINUBU

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Middle Belt Forum, MBF, and Northern Christians yesterday disagreed over President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Northern Nigeria remained the biggest beneficiary of his economic reforms.
Babies in the rubble: Inside Lagos’ growing child abandonment crisis

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

‎‎Infantino commends Nigeria delegation to FIFA House, vows to support football devt in country

‎‎Infantino commends Nigeria delegation to FIFA House, vows to support football devt in country

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Kalu congratulates Shettima at 60, commends service to Nigeria

Kalu congratulates Shettima at 60, commends service to Nigeria

Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a committed public servant whose years of service have been marked by dedication to national development, peace and unity.

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List of Super Eagles players who changed clubs in 2026 summer transfer window

List of Super Eagles players who changed clubs in 2026 summer transfer window

Several Super Eagles players changed clubs during the 2026 summer transfer window as Nigerian internationals sought new challenges across Europe and beyond.

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Oil prices rise above $95 as US-Iran tensions fuel supply concerns

Oil prices rise above $95 as US-Iran tensions fuel supply concerns

Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, rose 5.38 per cent to $95.36 per barrel on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran heightened fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East.

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EPL: 10 most expensive transfers of 2026 summer window

EPL: 10 most expensive transfers of 2026 summer window

The 2026 summer transfer window has closed after Premier League clubs once again broke spending records, with several clubs committing huge sums to strengthen their squads for the new season.

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Charlie Kirk's widow takes helm of Turning Point USA

US judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer to stand trial

A US judge ruled Tuesday that the man accused of killing conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder, finding that prosecutors have sufficient evidence to proceed.

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Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, I see my husband as a pervert and wouldn’t allow him to touch me. He said I was being silly, that the girl wasn’t even a virgin

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Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG

•Africa Energy Bank to start operations in October — Farouk By Udeme Akpan Africa needs more than $200 billion annually in energy investment by 2030 to develop oil and gas, expand electricity generation and distribution, and grow clean energy, Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), Adegbite Falade, has said. Falade, who spoke yesterday at […]

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SEC releases rules for forex trading 

SEC releases rules for forex trading 

By Peter Egwuatu  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to tighten oversight of online foreign exchange (forex) trading in Nigeria, extending its proposed regulatory framework to both domestic operators and offshore entities that target Nigerian residents. Under the rules released yesterday, the SEC, said: “The regulations would apply throughout Nigeria and cover all persons […]

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FRC ends multiple financial statement filings, unveils national repository

FRC ends multiple financial statement filings, unveils national repository

By Babajide Komolafe The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, yesterday announced the end of multiple submissions of financial statements by companies to government agencies and regulators, following the launch of a national repository for audited financial statements. Chief Executive Officer of the FRC, Rabiu Olowo, disclosed this at the official commissioning of the Council’s new […]

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

Nigeria on course for $1tn economy by 2030 — Finance Ministry

By Innocent Anaba The Federal Ministry of Finance said yesterday that Nigeria’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and accelerating growth with the second quarter of 2026 real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.43 percent year-on-year, up from 4.23 per cent in Q2 2025 and 3.89 percent in Q1 2026. The Ministry in a statement, […]

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Politics

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

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

The presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, Mr. Donald Duke, said yesterday he joined the presidential race to solve Nigeria’s mounting problems and give Nigerians a new lease of life.
You’re a trusted ally, patriot,  Tinubu hails Shettima @60

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

Fuel subsidy: Atiku’s third U-turn exposes political posturing — PRESIDENCY

Subsidy Removal: Tinubu, APC reply Atiku, insist policy saved Nigeria from fatal hemorrhage

Ekiti

Ekiti 2027: APC, ADC, 10 other parties set for battle over 26 Assembly seats

Atiku and Tinubu

2027 Presidency: Court adjourns Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility to Sept 28

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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Oil prices rise above $95 as US-Iran tensions fuel supply concerns

Oil prices rise above $95 as US-Iran tensions fuel supply concerns

Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, rose 5.38 per cent to $95.36 per barrel on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran heightened fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East.
Timipre Sylva

$14.86m Fraud: EFCC summons wanted ex-gov, Sylva for questioning

Cash payment

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 2, 2026

UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man

UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man

2027: Outrage over Borno commissioner’s threat to flog non-APC supporters

2027: Outrage over Borno commissioner’s threat to flog non-APC supporters

Metro

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

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

ON a rainy Tuesday morning in Ikeja, sanitation workers made a grim discovery. Tucked inside a carton by a roadside drain was a newborn, still with the umbilical cord attached and wrapped in a thin cloth.
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

Odidi women storm Heritage Energy over oil spill; 'we'll do right thing' - Spokesman 

Odidi women storm Heritage Energy over oil spill; ‘we’ll do right thing’ – Spokesman 

Four dead, three rescued as building collapses in Kwara 

Four dead, three rescued as building collapses in Kwara 

Columns

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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A Leadership Lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, by Dakuku Peterside

A Leadership Lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, by Dakuku Peterside

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

House of chiefs should be the next (4), by Eric Teniola

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Is the NBA in short supply of resource persons? By Ejiro Ofoye

Is the NBA in short supply of resource persons? By Ejiro Ofoye

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Entertainment

Another Nollywood actor Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer

Another Nollywood actor Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer

Confirming her death, TAMPAN Ogun State expressed appreciation to individuals who contributed towards her treatment and offered prayers and encouragement during her illness.
BBNaija: Aikou, Flora released from Gambit roles, eligible to win N160m

BBNaija: Aikou, Flora released from Gambit roles, eligible to win N160m

BBNaija S11: Abi wins Head of House again after tough challenge

BBNaija S11: Abi wins Head of House again after tough challenge

Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

I was excluded from baby showers invite – Mo Bimpe

I was excluded from baby showers invite – Mo Bimpe

Promoted

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

Reaktor-EbonyLife-tell-stories-of-Lagos-hustlers-in-new-films-By-Enitan-Abdultawab-1.jpg

Reaktor, EbonyLife tell stories of Lagos hustlers in new films  – By Enitan Abdultawab

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

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

A Bank of America vice president has died after being stabbed during an afternoon attack in New York City’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

Bolt driver stabbed to death in Calabar 

Bolt driver stabbed to death in Calabar 

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

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG

•Africa Energy Bank to start operations in October — Farouk By Udeme Akpan Africa needs more than $200 billion annually in energy investment by 2030 to develop oil and gas, expand electricity generation and distribution, and grow clean energy, Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), Adegbite Falade, has said. Falade, who spoke yesterday at […]
SEC releases rules for forex trading 

SEC releases rules for forex trading 

FRC ends multiple financial statement filings, unveils national repository

FRC ends multiple financial statement filings, unveils national repository

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

Nigeria on course for $1tn economy by 2030 — Finance Ministry

Despite fall in crude price, petrol hits N1,212 per litre

Fresh petrol price hike looms as depot rates hit N1,290 

Health

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

lassa fever

Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases

Vanguard screens 180 staff for ‘silent killers’

Vanguard screens 180 staff for ‘silent killers’

Sports

List of Super Eagles players who changed clubs in 2026 summer transfer window

List of Super Eagles players who changed clubs in 2026 summer transfer window

Several Super Eagles players changed clubs during the 2026 summer transfer window as Nigerian internationals sought new challenges across Europe and beyond.
EPL: 10 most expensive transfers of 2026 summer window

EPL: 10 most expensive transfers of 2026 summer window

Transfer deadline day: Major deals already completed across Europe

Transfer deadline day: Major deals already completed across Europe

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended Enzo Fernandez following his involvement in singing offensive chants about French players.

Man City agree to sign Enzo Fernandez for record £125m – Reports

Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement

Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement

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.”

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

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

NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028

NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorIf the timeline set by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, for the deployment of its two new communications satellites remains on course, Nigeria’s broadcast and broadband sectors could be heading for a major capacity boom by 2028. That prospect received a major boost at the weekend after the Federal Executive […]

GITEX NIGERIA: Proxynet’s future-ready digital ecosystems may fix puzzles for SMEs

GITEX NIGERIA: Proxynet’s future-ready digital ecosystems may fix puzzles for SMEs

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorThe theme of this year’s GITEX Africa, “Beyond Connection: The bridge to sovereign innovation not only holds a strong position in Africa’s quest to accelerating digital transformation, it also holds a future for Nigeria’s bougeoning Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs who have long struggled to give their thriving businesses strong […]

Redmi 17: Xiaomi bets on 7,500mAh battery to win Nigeria’s smartphone market

Redmi 17: Xiaomi bets on 7,500mAh battery to win Nigeria’s smartphone market

By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech EditorFor many Nigerians, the smartphone has quietly become an office, classroom, entertainment centre, bank, marketplace and communication hub—all rolled into one. The problem is that keeping this increasingly important gadget alive still depends on one thing Nigerians cannot always take for granted: electricity. Xiaomi appears to have spotted that pain point […]

WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams

WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi WhatsApp has introduced new security features aimed at helping users prevent unauthorised access to their accounts, strengthen account recovery and make safer decisions when dealing with unknown callers. The messaging platform said the latest upgrades were designed to give users greater control over their account security as scams and attempts to gain […]

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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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