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Palliatives

Billions blown abroad, deaths at home: How Nigeria’s leaders flee failing health system, citizens die of common ailments

The irony is haunting; they flee the very system they were elected to fix but refused to do so. Former President Muhammadu Buhari of blessed memory, between 2015 and 2023, became the symbol of Nigeria’s elite medical tourism culture. He was reported to have spent over 200 days abroad for treatment, mainly in London, during his time in office.
‘Kabiyesi was more than royal father to me’ – Tinubu pays tribute to Awujale

‘Kabiyesi was more than royal father to me’ – Tinubu pays tribute to Awujale

Missing N6trn: SERAP, others take Tinubu govt to ECOWAS Court over failure to publish NDDC report

Missing N6trn: SERAP, others take Tinubu govt to ECOWAS Court over failure to publish NDDC report

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Osita Okechukwu, Chinese loans

No ADC leader qualified to inherit Buhari’s 12m bloc votes – Okechukwu

Former Director General, Voice of Nigeria, VoN, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has declared that none of the prominent opposition politicians in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, parading themselves to inherit late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s 12 million vote-bank possesses the sterling credentials to be his heir.

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Buhari

Buhari could have lived if treated at our facility — ABUAD Hospital’s CMD

The Chief Medical Director of Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (AMSH), Dr Akinola Akinmade, has stated that former President Muhammadu Buhari could have been kept alive if he had received treatment at the Institution’s world-class medical facility.

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Lagos butchers lament soaring meat prices, urge govt intervention

Lagos butchers lament soaring meat prices, urge govt intervention

The Lagos State Butchers Association has attributed the recent spike in beef prices to transportation challenges caused by flooding in the northern part of the country.They also called for urgent government intervention through ranching to address the challenges in the sector.The association’s patron, Alhaji Bamidele Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency […]

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Former PDP governors’ forum DG dumps party for ADC

Former PDP governors’ forum DG dumps party for ADC

Hon. C.I.D Maduabum, the immediate past Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

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‘Kabiyesi was more than royal father to me’ – Tinubu pays tribute to Awujale

‘Kabiyesi was more than royal father to me’ – Tinubu pays tribute to Awujale

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday honoured the memories of two prominent figures — former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, eight days after their passing.

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Osun 2026: Electorate will not regret returning APC to power – Party chieftain

Osun 2026: Electorate will not regret returning APC to power – Party chieftain

 Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the electorate in Osun will not regret returning the party to power in the Aug. 8, 2026, governorship election.

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I’m not a womaniser like people think – Actor Timini Egbuson

I’m not a womaniser like people think – Actor Timini Egbuson

Popular Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has dismissed claims that he is a womaniser, insisting that the perception does not reflect his reality.

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Why Nigeria doesn’t need more states – Gov Otti

Why Nigeria doesn’t need more states – Gov Otti

Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has said that Nigeria doesn’t need additional states because the existing ones lack viability for economic self-sustainability.

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After 7 years, NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin with 11.6kg cocaine, meth

After 7 years, NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin with 11.6kg cocaine, meth

Operatives of a special operations unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Sunday that its operatives have arrested a wanted 60-year-old drug kingpin, Okpara Paul Chigozie, ending seven years of evading the long arm of the law.

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WAFCON: Super Falcons semi-final opponent confirmed

WAFCON: Super Falcons semi-final opponent confirmed

South Africa have sealed their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and will now face arch-rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated clash at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco.

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Politics

Osita Okechukwu, Chinese loans

No ADC leader qualified to inherit Buhari’s 12m bloc votes – Okechukwu

Former Director General, Voice of Nigeria, VoN, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has declared that none of the prominent opposition politicians in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, parading themselves to inherit late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s 12 million vote-bank possesses the sterling credentials to be his heir.
June 12: 'This conquest, not governance'; Atiku, Peter Obi, PDP, LP fault FG

Please, step aside for Obi in 2027, Obidients beg Atiku

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Okpebholo under fire over Obi threat as police ban supporters rally in Kaduna

Court removes Osun monarch appointed by Adeleke

Anxiety over Gov Adeleke as Osun senators defect to APC

2027: Adeleke, Mbah, Mutfwang, Dauda Lawal, Kefas Agbu, Fubara face tough decision

2027: Adeleke, Mbah, Mutfwang, Dauda Lawal, Kefas Agbu, Fubara face tough decision

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Missing N6trn: SERAP, others take Tinubu govt to ECOWAS Court over failure to publish NDDC report

Missing N6trn: SERAP, others take Tinubu govt to ECOWAS Court over failure to publish NDDC report

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and four concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the government of President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to publish the report of the forensic audit carried out on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) which allegedly indicts high-ranking officials and politicians over missing N6 trillion from the commission between 2001 and 2019.”
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Okpebholo under fire over Obi threat as police ban supporters rally in Kaduna

Rashidi Ladoja

‘OLUBADAN’ LADOJA: Man who outlives godfathers

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5 least expensive Samsung phones to buy

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List of countries offering job visas without pre-existing job offers

Metro

The Nigeria Police Force

Police dismantle kidnappers’ hideout, rescue 3 victims in Ogu

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled a kidnapper's hideout and rescued three victims in the Obafemi Owode local government area of the state.
Imo Police rescues 58 kidnap victims, 42 stolen children; nabs 2,785 suspects

Imo Police rescues 58 kidnap victims, 42 stolen children; nabs 2,785 suspects

Ondo students threaten showdown as suspect in undergraduates’ murders dies in Police  custody

Ondo students threaten showdown as suspect in undergraduates’ murders dies in Police custody

The Nigeria Police Force

Kogi varsity lecturer dies in hotel during tryst with student

35-year-old man docked for allegedly stealing motorcycle worth N1.3m

35-year-old man docked for allegedly stealing motorcycle worth N1.3m

Columns

Nigerian voters have a constitutional right to join in election petitions

Nigerian voters have a constitutional right to join in election petitions

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It’s time to immortalise ex-President Shehu Shagari, by Tonnie Iredia

It’s time to immortalise ex-President Shehu Shagari, by Tonnie Iredia

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At the Vanguard of public issue journalism

Buhari is dead? So, what? By Obi Nwakanma

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Buhari’s Aso Rock rats and matters arising, by Dele Sobowale

Buhari’s Aso Rock rats and matters arising, by Dele Sobowale

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Living and striving for others, by Patrick Omorodion

Living and striving for others, by Patrick Omorodion

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Those who need no speeches, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

Those who need no speeches, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

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Nigerian online prayer

A season of breakthrough, by Funmi Komolafe

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Entertainment

I’m not a womaniser like people think – Actor Timini Egbuson

I’m not a womaniser like people think – Actor Timini Egbuson

Popular Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has dismissed claims that he is a womaniser, insisting that the perception does not reflect his reality.
Nigerian Idol winner, Purp begins post-show journey with courtesy visit

Nigerian Idol winner, Purp begins post-show journey with courtesy visit

I didn’t fix my body because of any man – Temitope Solaja

I didn’t fix my body because of any man – Temitope Solaja

BBNaija has doled out combined prize pool of N637 million since inception – Ebuka

BBNaija has doled out combined prize pool of N637 million since inception – Ebuka

“Behind the Joy” unveils agony, realities of postpartum depression – Jamal Smart

“Behind the Joy” unveils agony, realities of postpartum depression – Jamal Smart

Web3

U.S. moves closer to embracing crypto with new stablecoin law

U.S. moves closer to embracing crypto with new stablecoin law

The U.S. House of Representatives is on track to pass major crypto legislation, including a framework for regulating stablecoins: cryptocurrencies pegged to the U.S. dollar: after intense negotiations this week. Lawmakers were scheduled to meet Thursday to vote on two key bills: one focused on stablecoins, and another setting broader rules for the crypto industry. […]
Bitcoin surpasses $120,000 for first time ever

Bitcoin surpasses $120,000 for first time ever

Bitcoin hits new record after Trump pushes for Fed rate cuts

Bitcoin hits new record after Trump pushes for Fed rate cuts

Canadian woman sues phone company as $1.8m in bitcoin vanishes in SIM-swap scam

Canadian woman sues phone company as $1.8m in bitcoin vanishes in SIM-swap scam

Bitcoin on track for ‘best ever’ second half of the year – Standard Chartered

Bitcoin on track for ‘best ever’ second half of the year – Standard Chartered

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Videos

Sickle Cell: ‘I need help,’ cries NYSC member, Chekwube Bernice Nnakife

Sickle Cell: ‘I need help,’ cries NYSC member, Chekwube Bernice Nnakife

Video: Buhari buried in Daura amid prayers, tributes

Video: Buhari buried in Daura amid prayers, tributes

Buhari dies at 82

Muhammadu Buhari (1942 – 2025): Exit of a disciplined Statesman

How hospital neglected me over N150k, now I need N5m for surgery – Comfort, victim of hit-and-run

How hospital neglected me over N150k, now I need N5m for surgery – Comfort, victim of hit-and-run

Naija Diaspora

5 countries with the lowest proof of funds for student visas in 2025

5 countries with the lowest proof of funds for student visas in 2025

There is a widespread demand for student visas, fueled by the desire of international students to find adequate educational opportunities abroad and enhance their career prospects.
Travelers At HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

Your visa expiry date isn’t your exit time — U.S. embassy tells Nigerian travellers

Canada to allow thousands of immigrants bring in parents, grandparents

Canada to allow thousands of immigrants bring in parents, grandparents

56-yr-old Australian grandma gives birth to twins with Nigerian husband

56-yr-old Australian grandma gives birth to twins with Nigerian husband

Nigerian woman loses custody after baby brought to UK found not biologically hers

Nigerian woman loses custody after baby brought to UK found not biologically hers

ICYMI

Senator Natasha

Court didn’t nullify Senator Natasha’s supension – Fadugba

Contrary to widespread media commentary and legal speculation, the Federal High Court in Abuja did not order the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Senate following her suspension.
‘People said if they do this to you, no hope for us’ – Shaibu

‘People said if they do this to you, no hope for us’ – Shaibu

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Okpebholo to Obi: Don’t ever come to Edo without my clearance

Owolabi Salis

How I travelled to Space in diapers, holding alligator pepper, bitter kola – Owolabi Salis

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Soldiers rejected N13.7m bribe from terrorists — DHQ

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘But can I use your medical facilities?’

Cartoon: ‘But can I use your medical facilities?’

Cartoon: ‘He that has ears…’

Cartoon: ‘He that has ears…’

Mr & Mrs: When she knows her husband’s spec

Mr & Mrs: When she knows her husband’s spec

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Business

AMCON offloads Fidelity Bank’s shares, representing 2.29% outstanding

AMCON offloads Fidelity Bank’s shares, representing 2.29% outstanding

Though insignificant, Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON, may have offloaded about 2.29% (1.151bn units ) of the total outstanding shares of Fidelity Bank Plc.
Naira

Naira appreciates to N1,537/$ in parallel market

Tackle lapses in MDAs’ withholding tax remittance, FIRS charges AGF

Tackle lapses in MDAs’ withholding tax remittance, FIRS charges AGF

Port Security: NIMASA shut down 2 facilities for non-compliance

Port Security: NIMASA shut down 2 facilities for non-compliance

Otudeko sells off stake in First HoldCo worth N323.45bn

Otudeko sells off stake in First HoldCo worth N323.45bn

Health

Popular soft drink could protect against bowel cancer in those at risk – Study

Popular soft drink could protect against bowel cancer in those at risk – Study

Breakthrough eye test uses AI to predict heart attacks, strokes 10 years in advance

Breakthrough eye test uses AI to predict heart attacks, strokes 10 years in advance

UK delivers 8 babies using groundbreaking ‘3-parent’ IVF 

UK delivers 8 babies using groundbreaking ‘3-parent’ IVF 

Study finds tummy-tuck patients still losing weight five years after

Study finds tummy-tuck patients still losing weight five years after

Sports

WAFCON: Super Falcons semi-final opponent confirmed

WAFCON: Super Falcons semi-final opponent confirmed

South Africa have sealed their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and will now face arch-rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated clash at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco.
CAA U18/U20 Championship: Nigerian wins Long Jump gold for South Africa

CAA U18/U20 Championship: Nigerian wins Long Jump gold for South Africa

Updated: Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion

Updated: Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion

Ukraine proposes fresh peace talks with Russia next week

Ukraine proposes fresh peace talks with Russia next week

Seville outshines Olympic champion Lyles in Diamond League 100m

Seville outshines Olympic champion Lyles in Diamond League 100m

Relationships

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

Handling the ‘in sickness and in health’ of your marriage vows

I asked my sister to choose between my husband and I, she chose him

I asked my sister to choose between my husband and I, she chose him

A gentleman is never afraid to ask a woman what turns her on!

A gentleman is never afraid to ask a woman what turns her on!

A broken heart could be dangerous to your health!

A broken heart could be dangerous to your health!

Special Report

Latvia ladies, war and why Nigerian men must not read this story

Latvia ladies, war and why Nigerian men must not read this story

With 53% of the population being female, over 100,000 single women are seeking partners. They have striking looks- tall, slender with features and elegance that turn heads

Tax reform bills

Constitution Review: Nigerians propose a single 6-year tenure for President, govs

“Single six-year term would not only reduce the toxic culture of re-election desperation, but would also free incumbents from political distractions, allowing them to focus squarely on governance and legacy-building from day one”

5 top smartphones without camera

5 top smartphones without camera

In today’s privacy-conscious world, there’s a growing demand for smartphones without cameras — whether for security-sensitive workplaces, examination environments, or religious communities.

Top 10 African countries with weakest currencies 2025

Top 10 African countries with weakest currencies 2025

As 2025 reaches its halfway mark, the issue of currency devaluation continues to plague several African countries.

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Technology

4 most expensive samsung phones

4 most expensive samsung phones

Samsung is a massive global brand and a leading innovator in the smartphone industry, renowned for producing some of the most advanced and expensive phones on the market.

Uzodinma

100,000 Imo youths to benefits from Uzodinma’s Digital leap deal with UniCalifornia

In order to position Imo State as a global technology powerhouse, Governor Hope Uzodimma has launched  ImoTalentHub.com, Africa’s first state-backed digital talent marketplace.

Bolt poised to redefine transportation system, injects €628m

How Bolt’s safety measures dropped offline trips by 42% in 3 months

Frontline ride-hailing platform, Bolt, is constantly re-enforcing safety measures on its app to reassure its Nigerian and African riders that negative experiences often associated with ride hailing business will not be witnessed in its platform.

NCC tips robust ICT infrastructure to calibrate economy

Why 70% broadband penetration might still leave millions offline in Nigeria

Despite a steady uptick in broadband subscriptions, millions of Nigerians remain digitally disconnected.

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Education

We will produce top-flight graduates relevant to society — Nzotta

We will produce top-flight graduates relevant to society — Nzotta

Amadeus University, Amizi Oloko in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, has welcomed its second intakes after its historic launch by the Senate President

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Enrollment in Taraba schools soars two years into free education policy 

By Femi Bolaji, JALINGO Two years after the Taraba State Government declared free education across all public primary and secondary schools, enrollment figures have surged. Latest data from the state indicate that the policy shift is already yielding positive results and signals inclusive and equitable education for all.  Governor Agbu Kefas first announced the tuition-free education […]

Engineering innovation in education: Isiani’s inspiring journey

Engineering innovation in education: Isiani’s inspiring journey

By Elizabeth Osayande In the heart of Lagos, Anthony Nwachukwu Isiani, a mechanical engineer and visionary educator, is transforming the educational landscape with innovative technology solutions. His mission is simple yet profound—”With the right education and a great learning experience, pupils and students can become champions.” This belief was ignited during Isiani’s mandatory National Youth Service […]

Lack of access to tech skills stifling girls’ potential — LCWF  Founder

Lack of access to tech skills stifling girls’ potential — LCWF  Founder

By Chioma Obinna, LAGOS The Love for Change Women Foundation, LCWF, has raised the alarm on the technology gap faced by young girls in underserved communities, warning that the lack of access to STEAM opportunities is stifling their potential as future innovators and leaders. Speaking at the conclusion of the INNOVAT STEAM Bootcamp 2.0 in Lagos, […]

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