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Subsidy removal: I’ve no regret, we can’t go back to Egypt — Tinubu

Subsidy removal: I’ve no regret, we can’t go back to Egypt — Tinubu

“You cannot ask Moses to go back to Egypt. We wake up with ideas, original thoughts and deep thinking to move this country forward. With your energy and support, we will never go back to Egypt."
Former Delta governor Uduaghan dies at 71

Former Delta governor Uduaghan dies at 71

‘Tell them no’: Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home

‘Tell them no’: Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home

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Customs to review complaints of 397 rejected recruitment applicants

Customs to review complaints of 397 rejected recruitment applicants

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to review complaints by applicants who were disqualified during its recent recruitment screening exercise despite appearing on the shortlist for training.

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‘Close up your borders’ – Trump blames French unrest on immigration

‘Close up your borders’ – Trump blames French unrest on immigration

US President Donald Trump on Monday again blamed immigration for protests and violence that have rocked France in recent days, urging Europe and French President Emmanuel Macron to tighten borders.

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Maddison shines as Tottenham claim long-awaited first PL win of season

Maddison shines as Tottenham claim long-awaited first PL win of season

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham’s starting line-up after 17 months away on Monday as Spurs beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their long-awaited first Premier League win of the season.

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Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuba’s ex-leader Raul Castro

Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuba’s ex-leader Raul Castro

Raul Castro, 95, is wanted on murder charges connected to the February 24, 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft from “Brothers to the Rescue,” an organization assisting Cubans fleeing to the US state by sea.

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Nnamdi Kanu

IPOB urges Britain to press Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged the British Government to use its diplomatic channels to press Nigeria to hear the pending appeal of its leader, Mazie Nnamdi Kanu, without further delay.

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Photos: Billionaire Okoya’s son ties the knot in private ceremony

Photos: Billionaire Okoya’s son ties the knot in private ceremony

Idris Okoya, son of billionaire industrialist and Eleganza Group chairman Razaq Okoya, has married his partner, Rukoyah, in a private wedding ceremony.

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Tinubu extends tenure of heads of Immigration, Correctional Services

Tinubu extends tenure of heads of Immigration, Correctional Services

President Bola Tinubu has approved 18-month tenure extensions for Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service and Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service.

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2027: Atiku’s ethnic, religious appeal won’t work in North – Iliyasu Kwankwaso

2027: Atiku’s ethnic, religious appeal won’t work in North – Iliyasu Kwankwaso

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar cannot rely on ethnic and religious sentiments to win support in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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Police explain presence at suspended Archbishop Ibezim’s church service

Police explain presence at suspended Archbishop Ibezim’s church service

The Anambra State Police Command has explained that the presence of security operatives during the church service conducted by Archbishop Alexander Ibezim, the suspended Anglican Archbishop on the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, on Sunday was to maintain law and order and prevent a breakdown of peace.

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APM to Tinubu: You’re paying fuel subsidy through back door

APM to Tinubu: You’re paying fuel subsidy through back door

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of paying fuel subsidy through the back door, questioning the recent petrol price reduction despite the government’s declaration that subsidy was gone.

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They thought I’d be sleepy – Tinubu thanks ADC for keeping him awake

They thought I’d be sleepy – Tinubu thanks ADC for keeping him awake

The President said the grassroots mobilisation efforts of the support groups would allow him to rest easy, expressing confidence in their reach and organisational structure.
Wike, Rivers lawmakers meet Fubara

Wike, Rivers lawmakers meet Fubara

2027: Vote for candidate who’ll make your money buy more  —  Alaje advises Nigerians

2027: Vote for candidate who’ll make your money buy more — Alaje advises Nigerians

I can forgive, reconcile with Abba Yusuf, I still like him — Kwankwaso

2027: I won’t step down for ADC, Kwankwaso declares

Presidency, Makinde at ‘war’ over N250bn NLNG dividend

Presidency, Makinde at ‘war’ over N250bn NLNG dividend

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Ìwòyé: Iná pa àwọn mẹ́rin nínú ìdílé kan ní Yobe lẹ́yìn tí ọmọdé kan dá iná sí ilé náà; NDLEA mú obìnrin àgbà kan tó jẹ́ ìyá-àgbà, ẹni ọdún 83, nígbà tí wọ́n ṣe ìwádìí nípa oògùn olóró ní Abia

Ìwòyé: Iná pa àwọn mẹ́rin nínú ìdílé kan ní Yobe lẹ́yìn tí ọmọdé kan dá iná sí ilé náà; NDLEA mú obìnrin àgbà kan tó jẹ́ ìyá-àgbà, ẹni ọdún 83, nígbà tí wọ́n ṣe ìwádìí nípa oògùn olóró ní Abia

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Ìwòye: Wọ́n mú ọkùnrin kan lórí ẹ̀sùn pé ó ní ìbálòpọ̀ pẹ̀lú ọmọbìnrin kan; olùkọ́ni ní ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ gíga kan ní ìpínlẹ̀ Edo kú lẹ́yìn ìbálòpọ̀ ní ilé-ìtura kan

Ìwòye: Wọ́n mú ọkùnrin kan lórí ẹ̀sùn pé ó ní ìbálòpọ̀ pẹ̀lú ọmọbìnrin kan; olùkọ́ni ní ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ gíga kan ní ìpínlẹ̀ Edo kú lẹ́yìn ìbálòpọ̀ ní ilé-ìtura kan

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Ìwòye: Àwọn aládùgbò dawo lu ọkùnrin kan pa ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá rí agbárí mẹ́jìdínlọ́gbọ̀n nínú igbó ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

Ìwòye: Àwọn aládùgbò dawo lu ọkùnrin kan pa ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá rí agbárí mẹ́jìdínlọ́gbọ̀n nínú igbó ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

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One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

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Ìwòye: Ọ̀dọ́ akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ kan pa ara rẹ̀ lẹ́yìn tó padà láti àgọ́ ọlọ́pàá ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́. Omọkùnrin kan pa ìyá rẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

Ìwòye: Ọ̀dọ́ akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ kan pa ara rẹ̀ lẹ́yìn tó padà láti àgọ́ ọlọ́pàá ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́. Omọkùnrin kan pa ìyá rẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

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One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist

One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist

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Agbo olóró pa ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ènìyàn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ondó; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá ti mú tọkọtaya lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n fi ẹ̀sùn kàn wọ́n pé wọ́n ti ọmọbìnrin Amarachi mọ́ ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Rivers

Agbo olóró pa ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ènìyàn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ondó; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá ti mú tọkọtaya lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n fi ẹ̀sùn kàn wọ́n pé wọ́n ti ọmọbìnrin Amarachi mọ́ ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Rivers

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Dangote

‘It’s easier you put me in prison than take my phone away’ — Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has said he would rather be imprisoned than have his phone taken away, describing losing access to the device as a “no-go area”.
Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to ₦4,000/$ — Oyedele

Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to ₦4,000/$ — Oyedele

Things to know about late ex-Delta gov Uduaghan

Things to know about late ex-Delta gov Uduaghan

JAMB

JAMB warns universities against issuing admission letters

‘We shared a bunk bed 49 years ago’ — Otedola on Hamzat

‘We shared a bunk bed 49 years ago’ — Otedola on Hamzat

Metro

Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dry

Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dry

The 28-inch Trans-Forcados Pipeline at the Kantu-Odidi axis has been bleeding, and the people of Odidi have been living in an open gas chamber
NAF lowers water level at Igbokoda crash site

NAF lowers water level at Igbokoda crash site

Witchcraft Accusation: Bauchi police arrest 17 suspects

Witchcraft Accusation: Bauchi police arrest 17 suspects

Economy: Roadside restaurants drop food quantity, forcing customers to cut budgets 

Economy: Roadside restaurants drop food quantity, forcing customers to cut budgets 

Police arrest suspected cultist over murder in Imo

Police arrest suspected cultist over murder in Imo

Columns

Now, a campaign of insults? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

Now, a campaign of insults? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

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Insecurity: Government should trust Nigerians, by Owei Lakemfa

Insecurity: Government should trust Nigerians, by Owei Lakemfa

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Agbakoba, INEC and the media, by Tonnie Iredia

Agbakoba, INEC and the media, by Tonnie Iredia

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Why we can’t wait any longer, President Tinubu, by Dele Sobowale

Why we can’t wait any longer, President Tinubu, by Dele Sobowale

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Tell him he’s lying about tithe, by Fada Oluoma

Tell him he’s lying about tithe, by Fada Oluoma

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Mammy Water, by Fada Oluoma

Mammy Water, by Fada Oluoma

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The Judases of Democracy: How political elites undermine voter’s mandate, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The Judases of Democracy: How political elites undermine voter’s mandate, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Entertainment

Photos: Billionaire Okoya’s son ties the knot in private ceremony

Photos: Billionaire Okoya’s son ties the knot in private ceremony

Idris Okoya, son of billionaire industrialist and Eleganza Group chairman Razaq Okoya, has married his partner, Rukoyah, in a private wedding ceremony.
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade loses mother after prolonged illness

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade loses mother after prolonged illness

Gunmen shoot Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, three suspects held

Gunmen shoot Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, three suspects held

I’ve been diabetic since 1996 – Actor Jide Kosoko

I’ve been diabetic since 1996 – Actor Jide Kosoko

I didn’t plan to become a content creator — Lola Fany

I didn’t plan to become a content creator — Lola Fany

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More Nigerians follow sports results through streams and social clips instead of TV

More Nigerians follow sports results through streams and social clips instead of TV

Lottery numbers travel on WhatsApp faster than official results

Lottery numbers travel on WhatsApp faster than official results

Why Sporting Rivalries Matter in Creating Sport’s Greatest Stories

Why Sporting Rivalries Matter in Creating Sport’s Greatest Stories

BRADE Supports 400 Students, 17 Teachers in Magbon Segun School Outreach

BRADE Supports 400 Students, 17 Teachers in Magbon Segun School Outreach

Videos

A NAFDAC number doesn’t automatically mean a drug is genuine

A NAFDAC number doesn’t automatically mean a drug is genuine

Can’t keep up with rent? How you may qualify for a ₦50m home loan

Can’t keep up with rent? How you may qualify for a ₦50m home loan

[Video] Have Your Say: What can 10k do for you in Nigeria today?

[Video] Have Your Say: What can 10k do for you in Nigeria today?

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

ICYMI

France burns: 143-yr-old City Hall destroyed as cost-of-living protests turn violent 

France burns: 143-yr-old City Hall destroyed as cost-of-living protests turn violent 

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reports  France is reeling under the most violent protests in decades after the historic town hall of Limoges, a 19th-century landmark that survived two World Wars, was largely destroyed Saturday night, after masked protesters set it ablaze during nationwide demonstrations against the high cost of living. Footage showed the moment […]
DisCos’ revenue rises 450% as debt profile hits N700bn

DisCos rake in N1.2trn as power supply struggles

NLC, Falana, activists rally Nigerians against petrol price hike, hardship

NLC, Falana, activists rally Nigerians against petrol price hike, hardship

2027: Why I’m best man for Ogun job —Yayi

2027: Why I’m best man for Ogun job —Yayi

Opposition alliance gaining ground ahead of 2027 — Lukman

Opposition alliance gaining ground ahead of 2027 — Lukman

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Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy

Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy

Petrol discount NNPC

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Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

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Business

Prop firm challenges: 7 things Nigerian traders should know before paying

Prop firm challenges: 7 things Nigerian traders should know before paying

Prop firm challenges are usually priced in US dollars, so for Nigerian buyers the cost of the assessment fee moves with the naira before the test even starts.
NGX-Group-Building

NGX Group named Africa’s Best Exchange at Euromoney Markets Awards 2026

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria joins league of nations in global measurement pact

FG targets $7.1bn sugar investments, 110,000 jobs in 10 years

FG targets $7.1bn sugar investments, 110,000 jobs in 10 years

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Manufacturing index plunges 10% as cement sector contracts – NESG

Health

Drug Addiction: Arrest is not recovery – Prof Daniel Ikpechukwu

Drug Addiction: Arrest is not recovery – Prof Daniel Ikpechukwu

Suicide attempt: CSOs hail bill’s 2nd reading, demand inclusive public hearing

Suicide attempt: CSOs hail bill’s 2nd reading, demand inclusive public hearing

NAFDAC seizes N200m fake drink packaging in Aba

NAFDAC seizes N200m fake drink packaging in Aba

Ebola

WHO boosts preparedness for Ebola-related virus in 3 countries

Sports

Maddison shines as Tottenham claim long-awaited first PL win of season

Maddison shines as Tottenham claim long-awaited first PL win of season

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up after 17 months away on Monday as Spurs beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their long-awaited first Premier League win of the season.
Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after Portugal camp walkout

Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after Portugal camp walkout

Ballon d’Or: Organisers unveil 3 criteria used to decide winner in 2026

Ballon d’Or: Organisers unveil 3 criteria used to decide winner in 2026

Tennis star Svitolina separates from husband Monfils, blames Ukraine war

Tennis star Svitolina separates from husband Monfils, blames Ukraine war

Thierry Henry, Kate Scott confirmed as hosts of 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London

Thierry Henry, Kate Scott confirmed as hosts of 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London

Relationships

Mother who encouraged her husband to abuse her daughter

Mother who encouraged her husband to abuse her daughter

The need to stop equating sex with love

The need to stop equating sex with love

Husbands who believe they’re goaded into being violent!

Husbands who believe they’re goaded into being violent!

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

How many men after 30 years of marriage still love their wives?

Special Report

Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dry

Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dry

The 28-inch Trans-Forcados Pipeline at the Kantu-Odidi axis has been bleeding, and the people of Odidi have been living in an open gas chamber

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

His political reputation was shaped by the development agenda pursued in Cross River – Tourism, infrastructure and institutional reforms

Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticket

Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticket

Musa’s greatest political asset may ultimately be what the public does not yet know about him — provided the campaign can turn that uncertainty into discovery

Seyi Makinde: Can APM presidential candidate ‘travel’ beyond South-West?

Seyi Makinde: Can APM presidential candidate ‘travel’ beyond South-West?

Makinde was learning that money, professional reputation and personal ambition could open the door to politics, but they could not by themselves command its machinery

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Technology

Vanguard correspondent, 27 others win UK MEET fellowship

Vanguard correspondent, 27 others win UK MEET fellowship

The organisers said: “Your application stood out for its track record of reporting, a clear point of view, and a pitch with a question worth answering.”

Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, confirmed on Friday it is circulating a draft bill among US lawmakers aimed at regulating artificial intelligence to address the lack of federal legislation on the risks posed by the new technology.

AI is coming for every company, says Nvidia boss

AI is coming for every company, says Nvidia boss

Artificial intelligence will ultimately become a key aspect of all companies, the head of AI chip giant Nvidia said during a visit to Stockholm, where he urged Europe to ramp up its AI industry.

Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones

Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones

By Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […]

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Education

JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants

JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants

By Elizabeth Osayande  LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]

How Artificial Intelligence is changing education, careers — Experts

How Artificial Intelligence is changing education, careers — Experts

By Adesina Wahab  Experts in education and technology sectors have emphasised the need for policymakers, administrators, teachers and learners to keep abreast of the changes the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI, is bringing to the education sector and the ways it is changing the careers of people. They spoke in Lagos at StudyIn Global Study […]

ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees

ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees

…Varsity to honour Cavista Holdings chairman, two others as 286 students bag first-class degrees By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, will receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from two foreign universities as the institution prepares to graduate 2,194 students at its 14th convocation […]

4-year courses must end in 4 years, Alausa tells varsities

4-year courses must end in 4 years, Alausa tells varsities

The federal government has pledged to honour its agreements with tertiary institution workers, declaring that Nigerian students must no longer lose precious academic years to strikes triggered by unfulfilled government commitments.

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