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Alleged N33bn Fraud: Court remands ex-Power Minister, Mamman in prison

Breaking: Court jails ex-minister Mamman 75 yrs over N33.8bn fraud

The court, in the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, convicted and sentenced him on all 12 counts of fraud and money laundering charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
2027: British govt has no preferred candidate, says Envoy

2027: British govt has no preferred candidate, says Envoy

Fresh details emerge on Alexx Ekubo’s death as colleagues, friends mourn

Fresh details emerge on Alexx Ekubo’s death as colleagues, friends mourn

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Africa must drop ‘victim mentality’ – Elumelu

Africa must drop ‘victim mentality’ – Elumelu

“Anyone that can help us address this is welcome in Africa,” he said, from the United States and France, to Middle Eastern nations, as well as Russia or China.

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Tinubu pitching Nigeria’s business case to Africa – Presidency

Tinubu pitching Nigeria’s business case to Africa – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s development through reforms and positioning the country as a leading destination for continental and global investment.

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Alleged N33bn Fraud: Court remands ex-Power Minister, Mamman in prison

Breaking: Court jails ex-minister Mamman 75 yrs over N33.8bn fraud

The court, in the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, convicted and sentenced him on all 12 counts of fraud and money laundering charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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Breaking: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Russia, tsunami looms

Earthquake hits Iranian capital Tehran

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB put the magnitude at 4.6 and said it struck east of the capital in the Pardis area at a depth of around 10 kilometres.

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U.N.

UN urges ‘independent’ probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad airstrikes

The UN rights chief on Wednesday demanded independent investigations into reports that separate airstrikes by the Nigerian and Chadian armies in northern Nigeria killed dozens of civilians.

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UCL Final: PSG boosted by three key injury returns ahead of Arsenal clash

UCL Final: PSG boosted by three key injury returns ahead of Arsenal clash

PSG have received a significant injury boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League final clash with Arsenal later this month.

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‘She’s here’ – Veekee James, husband welcome baby girl

‘She’s here’ – Veekee James, husband welcome baby girl

Sharing the meaning behind the child’s name, the couple explained that “EL” means God, while “ANA” means “He has answered,” together signifying, “My God has answered.”

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Nigerian-born Texas prison guard arrested for fleeing after car accident

Nigerian-born Texas prison guard arrested for fleeing after car accident

A Nigerian national serving as a correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Ayodele Abiodun Afosi, has been arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident.

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Completion of Anioma State tied to Nwoko’s 2027 return — Oganah

Completion of Anioma State tied to Nwoko’s 2027 return — Oganah

Of all the state requests in Igbo land, Anioma is the only one bringing value added to the southeast from the south-south without any acrimony from the south-south people, who are happy and relieved to see that we join our kith and kin.

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Ronaldo left waiting for Saudi title after goalkeeping gaffe

Ronaldo left waiting for Saudi title after goalkeeping gaffe

Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait a bit longer for his first Saudi Pro League title after Al Nassr conceded a bizarre own goal in the final seconds on Tuesday.

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Completion of Anioma State tied to Nwoko’s 2027 return — Oganah

Completion of Anioma State tied to Nwoko’s 2027 return — Oganah

Of all the state requests in Igbo land, Anioma is the only one bringing value added to the southeast from the south-south without any acrimony from the south-south people, who are happy and relieved to see that we join our kith and kin.
2027: Dele Momodu warns against over-reliance on Peter Obi

2027: Dele Momodu warns against over-reliance on Peter Obi

UK won’t interfere in 2027 elections, has no preferred party – Envoy

UK won’t interfere in 2027 elections, has no preferred party – Envoy

Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance: NDC surge rattles APC, reshapes 2027 battle lines

NDC one-term tenure’ll guarantee massive support for Obi/Kwankwaso — Ahamba

2027: NDC pegs presidential forms at N60m, governorship at N30m

2027: NDC pegs presidential forms at N60m, governorship at N30m

Top Podcasts

How church shaped, limited our music journey — Afrobeat pioneer, Twin-X

How church shaped, limited our music journey — Afrobeat pioneer, Twin-X

Power Without Perfomance

Power Without Perfomance

Peter Obi not a candidate, going nowhere in 2027 — ex-Obidient Kitiya| The Nigerian Meter podcast

Peter Obi not a candidate, going nowhere in 2027 — ex-Obidient Kitiya| The Nigerian Meter podcast

Cashtivists vs Activists: Dee-One Speaks | The Nigerian Meter Podcast

Cashtivists vs Activists: Dee-One Speaks | The Nigerian Meter Podcast

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Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: [APC knock-out day] 30 govs, 88 senators, 242 reps, 2,620 others know fate today

Another headline features the death of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who died at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 13, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 13, 2026

How fake job offer led to my abduction in Zamfara — UNIJOS graduate

How fake job offer led to my abduction in Zamfara — UNIJOS graduate

Naira rises to N1,393/$ in parallel market

Naira rises to N1,393/$ in parallel market

APC knock-out day: 30 govs, 88 senators, 242 reps, 2,620 others know fate today

APC knock-out day: 30 govs, 88 senators, 242 reps, 2,620 others know fate today

Metro

EFCC alleges operatives were attacked, trapped inside Uyo Teaching Hospital

EFCC alleges operatives were attacked, trapped inside Uyo Teaching Hospital

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday alleged that its operatives were attacked and trapped inside the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, during a visit linked to an ongoing fraud case involving a suspect accused of defrauding multiple microfinance banks in Akwa Ibom State. The anti-graft agency […]
Behold Ahebi Ugbabe: The prostitute who became king in colonial Igbo community

Behold Ahebi Ugbabe: The prostitute who became king in colonial Igbo community

I warned coup plotters they would fail – Cleric

I warned coup plotters they would fail – Cleric

Alleged LASTMA, Police extortion: Okada operators cash-in as danfo drivers withdraw services in Lagos

Lagos govt mulls state drivers’ license

Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure

Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure

Columns

Northern Nigeria and a likely APC government in 2027: Negotiation or surrender? (Part I), by Usman Sarki

Northern Nigeria and a likely APC government in 2027: Negotiation or surrender? (Part I), by Usman Sarki

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Okoh Aihe

How Ted Turner sold newspapers in Nigeria, by Okoh Aihe

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A decade after, by Rotimi Fasan

A decade after, by Rotimi Fasan

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

Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and other states be (3), by Eric Teniola

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Minister Alausa: Little learning is dangerous, by Owei Lakemfa

Minister Alausa: Little learning is dangerous, by Owei Lakemfa

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Zenith Bank couldn’t have been luckier, by Tonnie Iredia      

Zenith Bank couldn’t have been luckier, by Tonnie Iredia      

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Hamzat and the wisdom of sages, by Dele Sobowale

Hamzat and the wisdom of sages, by Dele Sobowale

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Entertainment

‘She’s here’ – Veekee James, husband welcome baby girl

‘She’s here’ – Veekee James, husband welcome baby girl

Sharing the meaning behind the child’s name, the couple explained that “EL” means God, while “ANA” means “He has answered,” together signifying, “My God has answered.”
Conan O’Brien to host 2027 Oscars – Organisers

Conan O’Brien to host 2027 Oscars – Organisers

Funke Akindele, Peter Okoye, others mourn Alexx Ekubo

Funke Akindele, Peter Okoye, others mourn Alexx Ekubo

Tributes pour in as Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo dies at 40

Tributes pour in as Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo dies at 40

Everything to know about Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo

Everything to know about Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo

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TS Academy Brings Over 1,400 Students Together for First TS Connect Event in Lagos

Videos

Why attempts to turn Nigeria to one-party state won’t work – Bucknor-Akerele, ex-Lagos Dep Gov

Why attempts to turn Nigeria to one-party state won’t work – Bucknor-Akerele, ex-Lagos Dep Gov

Trump’s Visa Policy ‘We can’t leave our adopted child behind’ – Wilsons, US couple stuck in Nigeria

Trump’s Visa Policy ‘We can’t leave our adopted child behind’ – Wilsons, US couple stuck in Nigeria

‘I Need Help To Save My Arm And Kidney’ — 31 Year Old John Harrison

‘I Need Help To Save My Arm And Kidney’ — 31 Year Old John Harrison

How I Spent Month In Detention Before Dismissal—Olamilekan, Soldier Who Asked Politicians To Send Sons Into Military

How I Spent Month In Detention Before Dismissal—Olamilekan, Soldier Who Asked Politicians To Send Sons Into Military

ICYMI

Why does Obi avoid party primaries? Critics, analysts differ

Why Peter Obi’s exit created vacuum in our party — LP spokesman

The Labour Party has admitted that the exit of its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, left a major vacuum within the party ahead of the 2027 elections because the former president was a ‘colossus’.
2027: ADC presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen meets Jonathan

2027: ADC presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen meets Jonathan

What Ribadu discussed with Vance, Rubio, Hooker during 3-day US visit

What Ribadu discussed with Vance, Rubio, Hooker during 3-day US visit

2027: Parties rush to beat INEC’s deadline

2027: Parties rush to beat INEC’s deadline

Uzodimma

APC govs divided over removal of Uzodimma as PGF Chairman

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Oya, come and collect renewed punch’

Cartoon: ‘Oya, come and collect renewed punch’

Cartoon: Add 'Bandits Allowance' to next budget

Cartoon: Add ‘Bandits Allowance’ to next budget

Cartoon: Gentleman? In Nigerian politics?

Cartoon: Gentleman? In Nigerian politics?

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Business

New Tax Acts about building trust, not just raising revenue — Oyedele

New Tax Acts about building trust, not just raising revenue — Oyedele

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the new Tax Acts were not just about raising revenue but building trust among members of the Nigerian public. He spoke virtually yesterday at the opening of the 2026 Annual Conference of the […]
FCCPC pushes nationwide adoption as Lagos moves to end estimated billing

FCCPC pushes nationwide adoption as Lagos moves to end estimated billing

LPG

LPG price to  hit N1,500/kg as depot stocks dry up

Petrol consumption jumps 10.8% to 52.4m, defies higher pump prices

Petrol consumption jumps 10.8% to 52.4m, defies higher pump prices

Food crisis driven by insecurity, weak policy implementation — Stakeholders

Food crisis driven by insecurity, weak policy implementation — Stakeholders

Health

Lagos needs 33,000 more doctors to cater for growing population – Commissioner

Lagos needs 33,000 more doctors to cater for growing population – Commissioner

More Hantavirus cases may emerge in coming weeks — WHO

More Hantavirus cases may emerge in coming weeks — WHO

WHO chief says ‘work not over’ after hantavirus evacuation

WHO chief says ‘work not over’ after hantavirus evacuation

Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure

Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure

Sports

UCL Final: PSG boosted by three key injury returns ahead of Arsenal clash

UCL Final: PSG boosted by three key injury returns ahead of Arsenal clash

PSG have received a significant injury boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League final clash with Arsenal later this month.
Ronaldo left waiting for Saudi title after goalkeeping gaffe

Ronaldo left waiting for Saudi title after goalkeeping gaffe

Real Madrid target Osimhen as Mourinho sets terms for Bernabeu return

Real Madrid target Osimhen as Mourinho sets terms for Bernabeu return

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

2026 FIFA World Cup: 4 countries release provisional squads

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29

Relationships

He burnt his fingers replacing his menopausal wife with a bombshell!

He burnt his fingers replacing his menopausal wife with a bombshell!

You can have great sex at 40

You can have great sex at 40

It pays to enjoy being a merry widow!

It pays to enjoy being a merry widow!

Why you need to make your marriage more important than  your children

Why you need to make your marriage more important than  your children

Special Report

PEBEC plans 2-day Lagos Port clean-up after Vanguard report

PEBEC plans 2-day Lagos Port clean-up after Vanguard report

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has announced a two-day clean-up and enforcement exercise along the Lagos Port Corridor from May 14 to 15, 2026.

Ibadan: A festival, a city, a continuum

Ibadan: A festival, a city, a continuum

Across the city, the effects were visible. From hilltop neighbourhoods to older quarters below, there was a steady rise in activity

Ogun cotton project records harvest as stakeholders push industry revival

Ogun cotton project records harvest as stakeholders push industry revival

The cotton, textile and garment value chain in Nigeria may be on the path to revival as a private sector-driven initiative in Imobi, Ogun State, records a major harvest

Security Trust Fund: Global lessons, local successes, the road ahead

Security Trust Fund: Global lessons, local successes, the road ahead

By Muiz Banire, SAN In the contemporary governance landscape, few responsibilities weigh as heavily on the state as the obligation to guarantee the security of lives and property. In fact, in Nigeria, it is a constitutional duty for the government at all levels. It is a primary obligation of government to ensure security and welfare […]

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Technology

Nigeria ranks 8th in global spam call chart

Nigeria ranks 8th in global spam call chart

Nigeria’s increasing exposure to spam and fraudulent calls is reflecting a deeper trust crisis in mobile communication, as users struggle to distinguish between legitimate calls and potential scams, a new report has shown. According to Truecaller’s 2025 Spam and Fraud Insights report released in early 2026, Nigeria recorded the highest level of spam calls in […]

Mastercard expands cross-border remittance choices for SMEs

BMONI, Mastercard team up to unlock instant card access for consumers in Nigeria

…Introduces Naira, US Dollar virtual, physical cards for seamless cross-border transactions Mastercard and BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform focused on simplifying access to money, have announced a collaboration to introduce a new generation of virtual and physical payment cards designed to enable seamless local and global transactions for consumers in Nigeria. Powered by Mastercard’s global […]

Interswitch: Improving women, girls participation in STEM

How digital ticket vending platform bails out Nigeria’s transport sector

By Juliet Umeh A digital parking management platform developed by Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, is showing how pivotal technology has been in revolutionising critical sectors in Nigeria. The product, a Ticket Vending Platform (TVP), is a comprehensive digital solution designed to transform ticketing, streamline operations, and enhance service […]

Musk rants at French prosecutors probing his X platform

Musk rants at French prosecutors probing his X platform

Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network.

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Education

FG exempts Colleges of Education candidates from UTME

FG exempts Colleges of Education candidates from UTME

The federal government has exempted candidates seeking admission into colleges of education from writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

ASUU raises fresh strike threat, accuses FG of betraying 2025 agreement

ASUU raises fresh strike threat, accuses FG of betraying 2025 agreement

“The increasing frustration occasioned by the seeming government’s disinterestedness in the welfare of Nigerian academics is brewing a pent-up anger which could erupt into a new wave of industrial unrest if not addressed,” the union warned.

Don blames Nigeria’s struggles on polarisation along ethnic, religious, economic lines

Don blames Nigeria’s struggles on polarisation along ethnic, religious, economic lines

Prof. Taiwo Timothy Awoyemi, has blamed Nigeria’s persistent struggles and development challenges on the polarisation

‘Demolitions, hardship responsible for low students’ turnout in Lagos as 3rd term begins’

‘Demolitions, hardship responsible for low students’ turnout in Lagos as 3rd term begins’

“Transport fare has increased again, and when you add that to the new price of exercise books, the money I have is just not enough”

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