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Sheikh Gumi

Trump’s genocide claim baseless, says Sheikh Gumi

Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has dismissed the allegation of “genocide” in Nigeria made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the claim as unfounded and not backed by verified evidence.
We’ll defend our country against any external aggression, Fani-Kayode tells Trump

We’ll defend our country against any external aggression, Fani-Kayode tells Trump

cost of living allowance

Govt officials prefer to die abroad while health sector decays — NLC

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Alleged Genocide: Tinubu, Trump will clarify issues when they meet  —  Bwala

Alleged Genocide: Tinubu, Trump will clarify issues when they meet  —  Bwala

Bwala’s comment follows growing controversy over President Trump’s remarks accusing the Nigerian government of turning a blind eye to the alleged killing of Christians in the country.

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killings of Christians in Nigeria

Alleged Christian Genocide: Oba Akiolu faults Trump’s claims

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has strongly criticised the President of the United States, Donald Trump, over his claim that Christians are being killed in Nigeria.

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Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 28 dead in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 28 dead in Jamaica

Storm-ravaged communities in western Jamaica were facing dire straits Sunday, days after record-setting Hurricane Melissa left towns demolished and at least 28 people dead across the island.

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Trump’s declaration on Nigeria is a welcome development – Middle Belt Forum

Trump’s declaration on Nigeria is a welcome development – Middle Belt Forum

The forum regretted that the Federal Government had failed to use its capacity to stop the killings, describing the remark by the American President as a necessary push for decisive action.

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Police dismiss report on alleged N2,000 compulsory book purchase, author clarifies background

Police dismiss report on alleged N2,000 compulsory book purchase, author clarifies background

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, directed officers nationwide to pay N2,000 each for a book titled Attitudinal Change in the Nigerian Police Force.

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Yamal, Rashford fire Barcelona past Elche to return to winning ways

Yamal, Rashford fire Barcelona past Elche to return to winning ways

Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford struck for Barcelona as they earned a 3-1 win over Elche in La Liga on Sunday to bounce back from last weekend’s Clasico defeat.

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Amupitan

Anambra: Election materials must arrive polling units by 7am, INEC chairman declares

Amupitan said polling must commence promptly by 8:30am, stressing that no delay in logistics or personnel deployment would be tolerated.

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Israel threatens tougher action as Hezbollah regroups in Lebanon

Israel threatens tougher action as Hezbollah regroups in Lebanon

Israel on Sunday signalled it could intensify operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of rearming, urging Beirut to disarm the Iran-backed group.

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NDLEA intercepts large consignments in seven states, arrests over 15 suspects

NDLEA intercepts large consignments in seven states, arrests over 15 suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large illicit consignments in Kaduna, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Taraba, Ondo, and Bauchi raids, respectively.

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CUPP mourns Balarabe Musa, says we have lost a modern nationalist

CUPP: We welcome foreign support if FG fails to end killings

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has said it would welcome international assistance if the Federal Government fails to decisively address the ongoing killings carried out by armed groups across the country.

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Politics

PDP now an empty house - NNPP

Alleged Genocide: ‘Assist Nigeria with Technology, not threats’, Kwankwaso tells Trump

Kwankwaso stressed that Nigeria is a sovereign nation battling multiple security challenges that cut across all religions and ethnic groups.
Shrinking Opposition: Tinubu not behind govs, NASS members’ serial defections to APC

Shrinking Opposition: Tinubu not behind govs, NASS members’ serial defections to APC

‘Nigeria protects citizens of all faiths,’ Tinubu reacts to Trump’s comments

‘Nigeria protects citizens of all faiths,’ Tinubu reacts to Trump’s comments

PDP

Fresh crisis rocks PDP as faction suspends Damagum, Ologunagba, others

2027: Northern elders, politicians push for united front, mull regional summit

2027: Northern elders, politicians push for united front, mull regional summit

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Alleged Christian Genocide: ‘We’re preparing for action in Nigeria’  —  US War Secretary

Alleged Christian Genocide: ‘We’re preparing for action in Nigeria’  —  US War Secretary

Hegseth confirmed that the U.S. Department of War had begun initial preparations for a potential military response.
Full List: African countries Nigerians can visit without a visa

Full List: African countries Nigerians can visit without a visa

Are Nigerian Christians facing an 'existential threat'?

Are Nigerian Christians facing an ‘existential threat’?

Wole Soyinka

5 popular personalities banned from entering US

Top 5 African countries with shortest people

Top 5 African countries with shortest people

Metro

Family seeks Govt intervention over death of Nigerian engineer in Myanmar

Family seeks Govt intervention over death of Nigerian engineer in Myanmar

The Okeadu family of Imo State has appealed to the Federal Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding the reported death of their son, Obinna Okeadu, in Myanmar.
Police arrest two kidnappers, rescue 14-year-old in Kebbi

Police arrest two kidnappers, rescue 14-year-old in Kebbi

NAFDAC alleges assassination plot in attack on officials at Lagos Trade Fair

NAFDAC alleges assassination plot in attack on officials at Lagos Trade Fair

Terror in Edo, as kidnappers turn forests into fear fields; seminarians' 115th day in captivity

Kidnappers turn Edo forests into fear fields; seminarians’ 115th day in captivity

Fresh outrage over Ochanya’s death as Nigerians demand justice

Fresh outrage over Ochanya’s death as Nigerians demand justice

Columns

Independent and Unaccountable: A New Code for Nigeria’s Judiciary

Independent and Unaccountable: A New Code for Nigeria’s Judiciary

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Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi: A quintessential amazon per excellence

In dire need of scapegoats, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

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Eleventh hour miracle is possible, by Funmi Komolafe

Eleventh hour miracle is possible, by Funmi Komolafe

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Sanwo-Olu’s great transformation of Lagos, by Dele Sobbowale

Sanwo-Olu’s great transformation of Lagos, by Dele Sobbowale

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Imposed consensus: Bane of Nigeria’s party system, by Tonnie Iredia

Imposed consensus: Bane of Nigeria’s party system, by Tonnie Iredia

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The age of soft Gods, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The age of soft Gods, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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The Tinubu and Wike Bromance, by Ugoji Egbujo

The Tinubu and Wike Bromance, by Ugoji Egbujo

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Entertainment

Jarvis to Peller: ‘Retract money-laundering allegation or face legal action’

Jarvis to Peller: ‘Retract money-laundering allegation or face legal action’

The management of content creator Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis (Jadrolita), has issued a demand for an immediate public apology from her boyfriend and fellow influencer, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, widely called Peller, following money-laundering allegations made on social media.
Marriage not a do-or-die affair – Ngozi Nwosu

Marriage not a do-or-die affair – Ngozi Nwosu

Stranded Congolese artist Anzor Alem in Tanzania cries out for help

Stranded Congolese artist Anzor Alem in Tanzania cries out for help

I won’t use controversy to promote my music – Faye

I won’t use controversy to promote my music – Faye

GROUP PHOTO CAPTION: L-R: Victor Aderibigbe (Choccity), Moyo Olumodeji (Head, Growth & Marketing, Choccity), Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu (VP, Head of Business & Legal Affairs, Choccity), Salam Damola (Project Lead/ Director, Campus Music Spotlight), Chidera Maduagwu (CEO, Swypatune), and Tayo Agbomabini (Project Manager, Campus Music Spotlight).

CMS launches competition to discover next generation of Afrobeats superstars

Web3

AI chip giant Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company

AI chip giant Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company

AI chip juggernaut Nvidia became the world's first $5 trillion company on Wednesday, as investors remain confident that artificial intelligence will deliver a new wave of innovation and growth.
Trump pardons convicted Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao

Trump pardons convicted Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao

Nigeria on track in emerging tech development — NCAIR Coordinator, Dr. Bunmi Ajala

Nigeria on track in emerging tech development — NCAIR Coordinator, Dr. Bunmi Ajala

Nigeria needs dedicated blockchain development fund – SIBAN president, Iwuno

Nigeria needs dedicated blockchain development fund – SIBAN president, Iwuno

Africa no longer copying models but building home-grown solutions – Aanu Adedoyin, CEO, Sabi

Africa no longer copying models but building home-grown solutions – Aanu Adedoyin, CEO, Sabi

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The Evolution of Chinese Social Media: What Global Brands Need to Know in 2025

Top Five Online Entertainment Experiences Popular With Malaysian Players (and Why)

Top Five Online Entertainment Experiences Popular With Malaysian Players (and Why)

FedMining, a leading global cloud computing platform, has released the "2025 Cloud Mining Guide

FedMining Guide: A Complete Guide to Cloud Mining from Beginner to Mastery in 2025

5 Best Crypto Casinos 2025 – Check Out The Latest List of Bitcoin Casinos Now!

5 Best Crypto Casinos 2025 – Check Out The Latest List of Bitcoin Casinos Now!

Videos

My fiancée left, but family and friends stood by me – Adeyemi graduate crippled by accident

My fiancée left, but family and friends stood by me – Adeyemi graduate crippled by accident

People Talk: Should women keep their father’s name after marriage

People Talk: Should women keep their father’s name after marriage

Why Areya media chose Nigeria – Isha Sesay, CEO of Areya media

Why Areya media chose Nigeria – Isha Sesay, CEO of Areya media

Historically: How Endsars protest took off across Nigeria

Historically: How Endsars protest took off across Nigeria

Naija Diaspora

U.S. ends automatic extension of work permits for immigrants

U.S. ends automatic extension of work permits for immigrants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that immigrants in certain categories will no longer receive automatic extensions on their work permits (EADs) when they apply for renewal.
Top 10 hardest countries to obtain citizenship

Top 10 hardest countries to obtain citizenship

UK pays immigrant £500 to leave after prison release blunder

UK pays immigrant £500 to leave after prison release blunder

Asylum seeker jailed for life after stabbing man in UK bank

Asylum seeker jailed for life after stabbing man in UK bank

Detty December: Shortlet agent defrauds diaspora family of N1.3m in Ikoyi

Detty December: Shortlet agent defrauds diaspora family of N1.3m in Ikoyi

ICYMI

PDP NWC suspends Anyanwu, others; faction announces new Chairman

PDP NWC suspends Anyanwu, others; faction announces new Chairman

PDP NWC suspended Anyanwu, Bature, Ajibade, and Osuoha; a factional NWC then suspended Damagum and 5 others
MURIC to CAN: Tinubu treated you well; why betray him to Trump?

MURIC to CAN: Tinubu treated you well; why betray him to Trump?

Again, Vanguard’s outreach restores vision, hope for over 81 Lagosians

Again, Vanguard’s outreach restores vision, hope for over 81 Lagosians

Army

Full List: Army chief redeploys top commanders, approves fresh appointments

Shehu Shagari

Reps approve Tinubu’s request to borrow $2.35bn, issue $500m sovereign sukuk

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Will election results be laboratory products?

Cartoon: Prof, will election results be laboratory products?

Cartoon: ‘Narrow is the gate…’

Cartoon: ‘Narrow is the gate…’

Cartoon: 'Jangolova Eko moto loans'

Cartoon: ‘Loans of Jangolova Eko moto’

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Business

Banks must back innovation, not just big corporates — Wale Edun

Banks must back innovation, not just big corporates — Wale Edun

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has urged Nigerian banks to channel more credit to young innovators and small businesses, saying the era of concentrating lending on big corporates must give way to inclusive, innovation-driven financing.
Banks must back innovation, not just big corporates — Wale Edun

Banks must back innovation, not just big corporates — Wale Edun

Debt trap: Smart money habits to stay financially free (2)

Debt trap: Smart money habits to stay financially free (2)

Oando records 164% rise in profit to N210bn in 9mths 

Oando records 164% rise in profit to N210bn in 9mths 

Sovereign debt relief

Debt trap: Smart money habits to stay financially free (1)

Health

Poor nutrition is weakening children’s bones- Nutritionist

Poor nutrition is weakening children’s bones- Nutritionist

Endometriosis: ESIA empowers 2,000 school girls in Kosofe LGA

Endometriosis: ESIA empowers 2,000 school girls in Kosofe LGA

MHT unveils ‘Awaken Guide’ to address youth mental health crisis

MHT unveils ‘Awaken Guide’ to address youth mental health crisis

From lab to life: How Nigeria can turn science into lifesaving medicines — Prof Lere Baale

From lab to life: How Nigeria can turn science into lifesaving medicines — Prof Lere Baale

Sports

Yamal, Rashford fire Barcelona past Elche to return to winning ways

Yamal, Rashford fire Barcelona past Elche to return to winning ways

Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford struck for Barcelona as they earned a 3-1 win over Elche in La Liga on Sunday to bounce back from last weekend's Clasico defeat.
Haaland fires Man City past Bournemouth to maintain title push

Haaland fires Man City past Bournemouth to maintain title push

Nuno claims first West Ham win in 3–1 fightback against Newcastle

Nuno claims first West Ham win in 3–1 fightback against Newcastle

Wolves sack Pereira after winless Premier League start

Wolves sack Pereira after winless Premier League start

We’re not together anymore – Lamine Yamal confirms break-up with Nicki Nicole

We’re not together anymore – Lamine Yamal confirms break-up with Nicki Nicole

Relationships

Learning to love that man you married once again

Learning to love that man you married once again

Dear Bunmi

Dear Bunmi, my ex is more exciting than husband!

Subduing a prodigal husband!

Subduing a prodigal husband!

The nanny was a better option than the wife

The nanny was a better option than the wife

Special Report

Highlights from Vanguard Media Limited’s free medical outreach for newspaper distributors in Lagos

Highlights from Vanguard Media Limited’s free medical outreach for newspaper distributors in Lagos

Ikeja LG boss AKOD and Vanguard team

Ikeja LG boss AKOD lauds Vanguard’s medical outreach initiative, pledges partnership

AKOD made the remarks on Thursday, when he paid an unscheduled visit to the venue of Vanguard Newspapers’ free medical outreach programme.

Vanguard’s Health Outreach sparks joy, relief among newspaper vendors in Lagos

Vanguard’s Health Outreach sparks joy, relief among newspaper vendors in Lagos

The programme, which is the 3rd in its series offered eye screenings, blood pressure checks, HIV tests, Hepatitis screening and medication

Police

Untold story of Delta’s missing children

•Gov Oborevwori orders recovery of every missing child; effective security in Agbarho community•The tales are exaggerated – Olorogun Egbo, Ughelli North LGA chairman•How they abducted our 4-year-old son – Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert; They set my innocent wife ablaze – Mr. Afonughe•HRM Ogugu I, clerics, villagers hold prayer session, lay curses on child snatchers By […]

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Technology

Vanguard Reporter, 14 others selected for 2025/2026 DPI Journalism Fellowship

Vanguard Reporter, 14 others selected for 2025/2026 DPI Journalism Fellowship

A reporter with Vanguard Newspapers, Juliet Umeh, has been selected alongside 14 other Nigerian journalists for the 2025/2026 cohort of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship.

Lagos, Kaduna, Delta face telecom blackout as Labour blocks diesel access to base stations

nTel tasks FG on deepening telecom sector liberalisation, prepares for market re-entry in 2026

Despite opening up the telecom market in 2001 for more players to play in, Chief Executive officer of Nigeria’s pioneer national operator, ntel Soji Maurice-Diya, says the Nigerian government has more to do in terms of injecting level playing field for players and sustaining investor confidence.

Abia Teen creates App that turns websites into AI-driven platforms

Abia Teen creates App that turns websites into AI-driven platforms

Nigeria’s digital innovation drive has recorded another milestone as an 18-year-old from Abia State, Master Obinna Chimdi, developed ChatATP, an application capable of transforming any website into an Artificial Intelligence, AI-enabled platform.

Cybersecurity: Microsoft warns Africa unprepared as Nigerian private sector faces rising threats

Cybersecurity: Microsoft warns Africa unprepared as Nigerian private sector faces rising threats

Nigeria’s digital landscape may become under siege, if nothing is quickly done to tame the tide of cyber attacks targeting the country in particular and entire continent in general. Cyber attacks driven by financial gain, according to a new Microsoft report have surged, with 52% of incidents motivated by extortion or ransomware.

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Education

Welfare scheme: Teachers still waiting for implementation five years after 

Welfare scheme: Teachers still waiting for implementation five years after 

Free tuition for teachers’ children, automatic recruitment of B.Ed graduating students, B.Ed students are to enjoy stipends…

Nanotechnology: Bankole blazes new trails with research innovations

Nanotechnology: Bankole blazes new trails with research innovations

By Adesina Wahab From humble beginnings in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and formative years in Osun State, Nigerian-born scientist, Azeez Adedayo Bankole has risen to prominence as a trailblazer in the field of nanomaterials and energy innovation. His academic journey reflects both brilliance and determination: graduating with distinction in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede (2009), […]

BAOSA marks 170th Founders’ Day   

BAOSA marks 170th Founders’ Day   

•Restoring trust between schools, government and society By Ebele Orakpo Worried by the state of education in Nigeria, especially secondary education, the Baptist Academy Old Students Association, BAOSA, presented an anniversary lecture during its ongoing 170th Founders’ Day Anniversary titled: Bridging the Gap: Restoring Trust between Schools, Government and Society. The keynote speaker, an old boy […]

War against microbes: Expert calls for legislative action, mass literacy, others

War against microbes: Expert calls for legislative action, mass literacy, others

By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos State University’s Professor of Microbiology, Kabiru Olusegun Akinyemi, has emphasised the need for a multifaceted approach to tackle the negative impacts of microbes on humans. Delivering the 112th LASU Inaugural Lecture, Akinyemi highlighted the importance of legislation, mass literacy, surveillance, and proper drug manufacturing and consumption practices. Prof. Akinyemi, who gave […]

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