Why Adeleke won again in Osun
Tinubu said: "Governor Adeleke must unite Osun State people and rally them for growth, stability, and social and economic progress"
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Why I stopped trying to quit smoking – Omah Lay
Nigerian singer Omah Lay has opened up about his smoking habit, saying he no longer forces himself to quit after previous attempts to stop proved unsuccessful.
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Iran blames US presence for Gulf waters pollution after oil spills
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday blamed pollution in Gulf waters on US military operations in the region, after several oil spills were reported.
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Nigerian newspapers review: Why Adeleke won again in Osun
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with an explainer on the reasons why Governor Ademola Adeleke defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) again in Osun State.
10:29 am
19-year-old allegedly steals newborn baby in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, of Rikoto in Zuru Local Government Area, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby and presenting the child to her husband as her own.
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‘No safe haven’ – Army draws battle line against Lakurawa terrorists
The Nigerian Army has drawn a fresh battle line against the Lakurawa terrorist group in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, deploying strengthened security measures to prevent further attacks and halt terrorist infiltration of vulnerable border communities.
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‘Babangida impacted Nigeria distinctly’ – Tinubu celebrates ex-leader at 85
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), on his 85th birthday.
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Why boat accidents keep happening in Nigeria – NSIB
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has attributed the recurring boat accidents across the country to the failure of passengers and operators to use life jackets, as well as unsafe navigation practices.
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Imports choke textile industry, rise to N1.1trn in two years
Nigeria’s dependence on imported textile materials has almost tripled with importation surging by 181 per cent in two years to N1.08 trillion in 2025 from N377.47 billion in 2023, despite repeated efforts to revive the oncethriving local textile industry.
08:34 am
Pointless debate on Tinubu’s certificate, by Suleiman A. Suleiman
The ongoing debate about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s educational certificates is not and should not be the defining issue in a Nigerian presidential election. We cannot always reduce serious questions of governance in a presidential election to fitful hysteria about the academic credentials of candidates. For a sitting president, the certificate controversy is not very useful […]
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Neche takes voluntary exit from BBNaija Season 11
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Neche, has voluntarily withdrawn from the reality TV show.
Politics
2027: Accord, AAC, SDP presidential candidates join forces against Tinubu
They expressed concern over the concentration of political power, weakening of democratic institutions and shrinking space for genuine political competition
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Nigerian newspapers review: Why Adeleke won again in Osun
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with an explainer on the reasons why Governor Ademola Adeleke defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) again in Osun State.
Osun election
I support Tinubu because he is Yoruba, not over any agreement
By Efe Onodjae Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not based on any agreement reached with the Federal Government, but partly because the President is a Yoruba man. Adeleke stated this in his live interview on Sunday Politics, while explaining his relationship with the President and […]
Metro
How financial pressure from Pastors keeps couples away from wedding in churches
The trend is a direct opposite of the days where churches sponsor weddings, encouraging young adults to embrace early marriage.
Entertainment
Why I stopped trying to quit smoking – Omah Lay
Nigerian singer Omah Lay has opened up about his smoking habit, saying he no longer forces himself to quit after previous attempts to stop proved unsuccessful.
ICYMI
Anglican Bishop to leaders: Make citizens’ welfare yardstick of governance
He also urged Christians not to leave elections and political affairs in the hands of ungodly people, stressing the need for them to actively participate
Business
India-Nigeria trade hits $9bn as firms deepen local production
By Yinka Kolawole India-Nigeria bilateral trade rose by 26 per cent to about $9 billion in 2025–26, from $7.13 billion recorded in 2024–25, as economic ties between both countries deepen beyond oil and commodities into manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology and job creation. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abishek Singh, disclosed that more than 200 Indian […]
Sports
Video: Ronaldo, Georgina hold wedding ceremony at home as details emerge
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have revealed details of their intimate wedding, choosing to celebrate their marriage at home in Portugal with only their children in attendance.
Special Report
World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches
“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.
Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’
While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society
NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement
At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty
Enugu International Hospital, a vision to reverse Nigeria’s medical tourism
in Enugu, a different story is beginning to unfold courtesy of the government of Peter Mbah which set out to change the narrative 16 months ago
Technology
Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat
By Juliet Umeh Shopping online may soon involve less scrolling, fewer filters and far more conversation, as Glovo moves its quick-commerce service into the growing world of generative artificial intelligence. The multi-category technology company has announced the integration of its shopping service with ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to discover products, compare prices and find […]
Six Nigerian news creators get modern tools to tackle newsroom challenges
By Juliet Umeh Six Nigerian independent news creators have secured the backing of Google News Initiative, GNI, to sharpen their storytelling, grow their audiences and build more sustainable digital newsrooms. The creators- The Republic, More Branches TV, Onlinebanker, Adetunji Films, Wearegst and Iswellthecapitalist – are among about 20 emerging news voices from across Sub-Saharan Africa […]
Mastercard, TeamApt tackle payment barriers facing African businesses
By Juliet Umeh Businesses across Africa may soon find it easier to receive payments, serve customers and participate in cross-border commerce as Mastercard and TeamApt Ltd, a subsidiary of Moniepoint, move to tackle some of the barriers limiting digital payment adoption. The companies’ collaboration is designed to expand digital payment acceptance across in-store, online and […]
Yellow Card’s new funding ’ll improve cross-border payments
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Challenges facing businesses especially in the area of cross-border payment may soon be over as a stablecoin-based infrastructure, Yellow Card, has disclosed a fresh $40 million funding to scale its technology and expand its global operations. The latest funding brings the company’s total equity funding since inception to about $145 […]
Education
NGO uses sports, debate to return 700 children to school
Sosa Fruit Drink and Indomie, sponsors of the championship, also expressed support for the initiative. The competition will culminate in November
Health colleges: Provosts urge Tinubu to lift 7-year moratorium
The association urged government to exempt the institutions and ensure accreditation processes remain accessible.
Accounts opening: NDPC probes Lotus Bank, UNILAG over unlawful use of students data
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, said yesterday it has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the commission, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Efforts to get reaction of […]
FUPRE reopens admission window for candidates who missed first post UTME
EFFURUN, Delta State Prospective students who missed the first Post UTME screening exercise of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, have been given another chance to pursue admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university has announced a supplementary screening exercise scheduled for August 24 and 25, providing a fresh […]