Jos killings: Tinubu, Mutfwang, NBA vow justice
President Bola Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang, yesterday, vowed justice for victims of the gunmen’s attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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EFCC insists on retrial of Sule Lamido by former judge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, insisted on the retrial of former Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa, his sons and others by the former trial judge, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu.
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El-Rufai arrives court ahead of his bail hearing
El-Rufai is facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.
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INEC launches massive voter enlightenment drive in Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a massive voter education campaign at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
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Trump to watch Supreme Court weigh challenge to birthright citizenship
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States,” the amendment states.
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Starmer calls NATO world’s ‘most effective military alliance’ after Trump criticism
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called NATO “the single most effective military alliance the world has ever seen” Wednesday following renewed criticism of the group by US President Donald Trump.
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Lagos needs industrialisation plan to sustain growth – NESG
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Tayo Aduloju, has urged the Lagos State Government to adopt a comprehensive industrialisation plan, warning that the state’s growth may not be sustainable without a stronger productive base.
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Eight charcoal burners kidnapped in Plateau community
The incident occurred as the victims were returning home after processing charcoal on the outskirts of the community.
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NIDACITY: Adeosun, entrepreneurs launch platform to address startups failure
Former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has established bold new platform, Nidacity, to equip Nigeria’s entrepreneurs — particularly young and female founders — with the practical education, mentorship, and timely business intelligence they need to build resilient and thriving businesses.
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Nigerian newspapers review: [Jos killings] Tinubu, Mutfwang, NBA vow justice
Another headline features Nigeria’s total debt stock, which is set to rise to N155.1 trillion, following an additional $6 billion loan request by President Bola Tinubu, hurriedly approved by the Senate on Tuesday.
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‘No negotiations’ – Iran says not responded to US plan
“We receive messages from the American side, some direct and some through our friends in the region, and whenever necessary we respond to these messages,” Araghchi said in an interview with Al Jazeera aired on Wednesday and dubbed into Arabic from Persian.
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Nigerian newspapers review: [Jos killings] Tinubu, Mutfwang, NBA vow justice
Another headline features Nigeria’s total debt stock, which is set to rise to N155.1 trillion, following an additional $6 billion loan request by President Bola Tinubu, hurriedly approved by the Senate on Tuesday.
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Nigerian defrauds American lady of $550,000
Police has nabbed a suspect in Uselu, Edo State, over a case reported by an American female citizen who said she was defrauded of $550,000
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He kept saying ‘Thank you’ – Ex-waiter narrates encounter with Pastor Odukoya
"Before God and man, this man taught me something that is still with me up to today, and that will be with me for life"
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Spain discovers drugs tunnel to Morocco
Spanish police, on Tuesday, said they had uncovered a technologically sophisticated and “maze-like” underground tunnel used to smuggle tonnes of hashish from Morocco to Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta and Europe. The investigation found the site in Ceuta concealed under an industrial warehouse that was protected by pumping and soundproofing systems to avoid detection, […]
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Falade assumes role as NLNG’s MD/CEO
The statement indicates that before his appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Falade served as Managing Director of Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad, a position he assumed in April 2024.
Sports
Nigeria, Italy, other top-ranked countries missing from 2026 World Cup
As the final play-offs for the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 have been concluded, it promises to be the most inclusive in history, featuring 48 teams across North America.
Special Report
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report says people who are more inclined to use social media seem to be less satisfied with their lives.
ONSA: Can we go this way?
Countries like Australia and Canada have institutionalised systems where the advisory role is supported by permanent staff and specialised analysts
Displaced: 3.726m Nigerians now in 3,900 camps over insecurity
Borno, the epicentre of the insurgency, systematically shut down many camps and resettled residents in their communities.
Ihiala’s Benin-linked history: Don’t take us back to ancient claims, Igwe Oluoha’s next in command warns
Anybody who was not alive by 1556 or thereabout, or who did not discuss with anyone alive then, is giving us folk tale where the tortoise invited the elephant to a wedding”
Technology
Google expands search live globally, introduces new AI voice model
Google has announced the global expansion of its Search Live feature, alongside the launch of a new voice and audio model, Gemini 3.1 Flash Live.
Why skills gap may hit Cyber for women from rear
Nigeria’s digital economy is growing rapidly, contributing over 18 percent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, yet a significant gender gap in digital skills continues to limit women’s participation in this growth.
Women empowerment ’ll create diversity in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, says ipNX
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor One of Nigeria’s ICT companies, ipNX, has said that women empowerment will help promote diversity in the country’s tech ecosystem. Aligning with the 2026 theme of International Women’s Day, IWD “Give to Gain”, ipNX said it executed a series of impactful initiatives designed to inspire, educate, and support the next […]
NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for service disruptions, marking a shift from traditional fines to direct consumer restitution.
Education
WAEC releases 2026 first series CB-WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council has announced the release of the results for the 2026 first series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates which recorded a marginal increase in the performance of those who obtained credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Loan: Students allege inconsistency in payment of upkeep allowance
As of March 2026, NELFUND has disbursed over N206 billion in student loans to more than 1.16 million beneficiaries in public tertiary institutions
How Dangote’s education drive Is changing lives in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
By Elizabeth Osayande On the outskirts of Lagos, where one of Africa’s largest industrial ecosystems is redefining Nigeria’s economic landscape, a quieter but equally powerful transformation is unfolding — one rooted in classrooms, not construction sites. Across Ibeju-Lekki, thousands of students are experiencing a different kind of impact — not measured in barrels of refined petroleum […]
FCFMT matriculates 1,200 new intakes
By Elizabeth Osayande History was made recently at the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony of the Federal College of Fisheries and Maritime Technology, FCFMT, Victoria Island, Lagos, as a total of 1,200 students, the highest number since the school’s inception, were admitted into various programmes. Speaking at the ceremony, the Provost, Dr. Onuoha Paul Chuks, noted that not […]