Former minister, Audu Ogbeh, dies at 78
Ogbeh was born on 28 July 1947, in present-day Benue State. He attended King’s College, Lagos from 1967 to 1969
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Senator Orji Kalu mourns late former agriculture minister Audu Ogbeh
Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has been described as a man of “uncommon wisdom, humility, and integrity” by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, following news of the elder statesman’s passing.
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NBA to open season with blockbuster showdowns
Opening night of the upcoming NBA season will feature the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Houston and a star-studded clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State, ESPN reported Friday.
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Rodri will not make Manchester City return till September – Guardiola
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will not be at full fitness until after September’s international break, Pep Guardiola has revealed.
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Top Boko Haram commander killed as troops repel Borno attack
Regrettably, two gallant soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice, resulting from terrorists’ RocketPropelled Grenade (RPG) that hit the troops’ops’ vehicle.
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BBNaija housemate, Sultana on her faith journey
Sultana, a housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija season 10, has revealed why she chose Islam over Christianity, saying it resonates with her without pressure from her parents.
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FG appoints Prof. Adamu as UniAbuja acting VC
Prof. Adamu will serve for three months, effective Monday, 11 August 2025.
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Teen gunman wounds three in Times Square shooting – NYPD
A 17-year-old opened fire and wounded three people in a shooting at New York City’s Times Square early Saturday, the New York Police Department said.
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No one will block you from joining us, Enugu APC assures Mbah
Nwoye dismissed claims that the suspended state chairman, Ugo Agbala, and Minister Uche Nnaji could block Governor Mbah’s entry into the APC.
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10 countries that sell the world’s cheapest iPhones
One distinctive reason iPhones are cheaper in South Korea is due to strong competition from local brands like Samsung.
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‘I’m happy, sad’ Cubana Chief Priest says over missing Davido’s wedding
Davido and Chioma would be tying the knot in the United States, and Cubana Chief Priest – a close associate of the couple would be conspicuously absent. This has not gone down well with the self-styled celebrity barman.
Politics
No one will block you from joining us, Enugu APC assures Mbah
Nwoye dismissed claims that the suspended state chairman, Ugo Agbala, and Minister Uche Nnaji could block Governor Mbah’s entry into the APC.
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10 countries that sell the world’s cheapest iPhones
One distinctive reason iPhones are cheaper in South Korea is due to strong competition from local brands like Samsung.
Metro
Nigerian Civil War: My miraculous survival after being ‘executed’ by soldiers – 78-yr-old grandfather
"I begged him to be checking on me, so when I finally die he could then bury me to ensure vultures don't feast on my corpse"
Entertainment
BBNaija housemate, Sultana on her faith journey
Sultana, a housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija season 10, has revealed why she chose Islam over Christianity, saying it resonates with her without pressure from her parents.
Web3
Trump wants Americans to invest retirement funds in crypto
US President Donald Trump is moving to make it easier for Americans to use their retirement savings to invest in non-traditional assets like cryptocurrencies, private equity, property, and gold.
Naija Diaspora
How to get a US visa appointment faster in 2025
Securing a U.S. visa appointment has become increasingly competitive, especially in 2025, with surging demand and long wait times at many consulates.
ICYMI
9mobile rebrands to T2
"Now entering the "Transformation" phase, the brand is embracing a new name, T2… to lead in innovation, customer experience, and digital lifestyle enablement"
Business
9mobile rebrands to T2
"Now entering the "Transformation" phase, the brand is embracing a new name, T2… to lead in innovation, customer experience, and digital lifestyle enablement"
Sports
NBA to open season with blockbuster showdowns
Opening night of the upcoming NBA season will feature the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Houston and a star-studded clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State, ESPN reported Friday.
Special Report
‘Nigeria-must-go’
Widely circulated video on social media captured visibly angry Ghanaians screaming on top of their voices, ‘Nigerians Must Go’.
Hard Times: Lamentations as rice price rises to N100, 000 again
The price of rice, which went down to about N65,000 per bag about six months ago, is on the upswing again, signifying more hard times for Nigerians.
Yilwatda: How ex-INEC REC, Tinubu’s ‘disaster manager’ took over APC; implications
Yiltwada’s appointment has far-reaching implications in the leadership hierarchy of the party. Professor Yilwatda is a “fresh face”
After NEC, PDP banks on Ibadan convention to reclaim relevance
If a charismatic northern leader becomes chairman, southern hopefuls may feel encouraged
Technology
9mobile rebrands to T2
“Now entering the “Transformation” phase, the brand is embracing a new name, T2… to lead in innovation, customer experience, and digital lifestyle enablement”
Lagos, Kaduna, Delta face telecom blackout as Labour blocks diesel access
“This action, reportedly stemming from allegations by IHS of diesel misappropriation against 2 member companies of NOGASA”
NCC leads industry leaders to Lagos for Critical National Infrastructure protection
Protection of telecom infrastructure in Nigeria has been a recurring discussion on the road to the country’s digital economy pursuit.
Multi-Plan gives N8m scholarships to three students in Lagos
Multi-Plan Pathway College, MPC, a premier Tech-based Sixth Form institution in Lagos, has awarded scholarships worth over N8 million to outstanding students from Lagoon School and Whitesands Schools.
Education
CREDICORP, NYSC launch ₦200,000 loan scheme for corps members
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to provide Corps Members with access to credit facilities of up to ₦200,000 each, under a new initiative tagged YouthCred.
SSCE in CBT format: You can go ahead if — Parents, students tell FG
The new format of conducting the SSCE would start from next year and that CBT centres run by private organisations would also be used
My Dream Stead School holds graduation ceremony
By Elizabeth Osayande My Dream Stead School, Ajegunle, Lagos has celebrated its fifth graduation ceremony and prize-giving day. The grand event witnessed great personalities who have their roots in Ajegunle and have contributed their quotas to their environment. The event had Dr. Arogundade Samsondeen, who is the Director-General of Sunshine Kindheart Foundation, as the special guest […]
Our focus is on producing well-rounded graduates, entrepreneurs — Babcock VC
By Adesina Wahab President/ Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said the focus of the institution is to produce well-rounded graduates and entrepreneurs who have the competencies and skills to contribute positively to the economy of the country. He stated this during the inauguration of various infrastructural projects in the […]