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2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Makinde, Hayatu-Deen set to battle Tinubu

2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Makinde, Hayatu-Deen set to battle Tinubu

Leading opposition top shots, yesterday, displayed their determination to wrest the presidency from President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, by taking decisive steps to actualise their ambition.
APC Primaries: Tinubu warns against rancour, urges consensus, fair play

APC Primaries: Tinubu warns against rancour, urges consensus, fair play

How mafia fought to frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery — Dangote

How mafia fought to frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery — Dangote

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Dariye’s son withdraws from Mangu/Bokkos reps race

Dariye’s son withdraws from Mangu/Bokkos reps race

Nanle Dariye, son of former Plateau State governor Joshua Dariye, has withdrawn from the race for the Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

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Despite receiving 80% of donor funds, two regions still rank lowest in literacy, FG raises alarm

Despite receiving 80% of donor funds, two regions still rank lowest in literacy, FG raises alarm

Although the minister did not specifically mention the regions, data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, indicate that the North-West and North-East currently rank lowest in literacy rates nationwide.

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US Secretary of State Rubio denies fashion inspiration from Maduro

US Secretary of State Rubio denies fashion inspiration from Maduro

Flying with President Donald Trump to China, a picture of Rubio went viral as he was decked out in a grey Nike tracksuit.

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India hikes fuel prices as Middle East war strains supplies

India hikes fuel prices as Middle East war strains supplies

The increase marks the first hike in automobile fuel prices in India since the war broke out in February, prompting Iran’s near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Economic hardship in Nigeria painful but necessary – FG

Economic hardship in Nigeria painful but necessary – FG

He said Nigeria was undergoing a decisive economic transformation aimed at achieving long-term prosperity, industrial growth and national development through bold reforms and strategic leadership.

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Man City battle ‘fatigue’ ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea

Man City battle ‘fatigue’ ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea

“After the FA Cup, it is Bournemouth, we play every three days. Chelsea have a week at home training, preparing the final,” he said.

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Shakira, Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

Shakira, Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

“Dai Dai will be the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Song in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

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Police

Police dismiss officer over misconduct

The Police Command in Ekiti has dismissed a police sergeant, Osayingbemi Temitope, over his involvement in an incident linked to illicit drug use.

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Trump says securing Iran uranium is just for optics

Trump says securing Iran uranium is just for optics

“The other thing we could do is bomb it again,” Trump said. “But I, just, I would feel better getting it and we will get it.”

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Chad denies targeting civilians in operation against Boko Haram

Chad denies targeting civilians in operation against Boko Haram

The Chadian government denied Thursday that it deliberately targeted civilians during military operations against Boko Haram jihadists on Lake Chad.

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Power outage in Nigeria

Video: I almost lost my job because of Desmond Elliot — Gbajabiamila

Gbajabiamila made the revelation during a constituency stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos, where he spoke on the controversy surrounding actor-turned-lawmaker Desmond Elliot.
Amaechi felt coalition preferred Obi, threatened to leave – ADC spokesman

Amaechi felt coalition preferred Obi, threatened to leave – ADC spokesman

Kwankwaso has PhD, but Nigeria needs wealth creator like me – Obi

Kwankwaso has PhD, but Nigeria needs wealth creator like me – Obi

Video: APC crisis deepens in Oyo as members protest alleged imposition of candidate

Video: APC crisis deepens in Oyo as members protest alleged imposition of candidate

‘Emilokan brought us here’ — Amaechi blasts APC over hardship

‘Emilokan brought us here’ — Amaechi blasts APC over hardship

Top Podcasts

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

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

Peter Obi moves to NDC; Goodluck Jonathan caught in PDP’s quagmire

Peter Obi moves to NDC; Goodluck Jonathan caught in PDP’s quagmire

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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Exchange

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 15, 2026

The Nigerian naira recorded a mixed performance against the United States dollar on Friday, May 15, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders monitored forex liquidity and demand pressures.
Naira depreciates to N1,392/$ in parallel market

Naira depreciates to N1,392/$ in parallel market

Naira falls to N1250/$ in parallel market

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 14, 2026

EFCC arrests energy commission DG for allegedly laundering N500bn

EFCC arrests energy commission DG for allegedly laundering N500bn

bandits

DHQ denies civilian casualties in Zamfara air strike

Metro

Police extradite wanted cyber-fraud suspect to United States

Police extradite wanted cyber-fraud suspect to United States

"The syndicate reportedly created fake online identities and dating profiles to establish fraudulent emotional relationships with victims before manipulating them into sending large sums of money under false pretences and fabricated emergencies.
Tension currently pervades Offa community in Offa LGA, Kwara State following explosions that rocked parts of the town late Thursday nigh

After N20m, rice, oil ransom, terrorists hold on to abducted Kwara church worshippers

Leah Sharibu

Leah Sharibu at 23:  Women’s group seeks to keep her story alive

NDLEA, Customs intercept N10.4bn cannabis shipment at Tin Can Port

NDLEA, Customs intercept N10.4bn cannabis shipment at Tin Can Port

EFCC alleges operatives were attacked, trapped inside Uyo Teaching Hospital

EFCC alleges operatives were attacked, trapped inside Uyo Teaching Hospital

Columns

Does it matter to Africa if Nigel Farage comes to number 10? By Azu Ishiekwene

Does it matter to Africa if Nigel Farage comes to number 10? By Azu Ishiekwene

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Saleh Mamman, Nwabuoku, and other money magicians, by Adekunle Adekoya

Saleh Mamman, Nwabuoku, and other money magicians, by Adekunle Adekoya

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When countries steal, are they thieves? By Owei Lakemfa

When countries steal, are they thieves? By Owei Lakemfa

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Peter Obi, their nightmare, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Peter Obi, their nightmare, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Olu Fasan

Igbo lokan: Obi’s real reason for party hopping, by Olu Fasan

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Press Freedom Day: Combat fake news or be consumed by it – Dr. Ruth Oji

Cultural Intelligence — The skill that includes everyone, by Ruth Oji

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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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Entertainment

Boo of the Booless: 5 love songs by Chike that still hit differently

Boo of the Booless: 5 love songs by Chike that still hit differently

When Nigerian R&B, Soul, and Afropop singer Chike released his debut album 'Boo of the Booless' in 2020, it emerged as one of the most emotionally rich projects in Nigerian music.
‘You cheated when I was pregnant’ – Sandra, Frank Edoho’s estranged wife breaks silence

‘You cheated when I was pregnant’ – Sandra, Frank Edoho’s estranged wife breaks silence

Actress Foluke Daramola picks APC nomination forms for House of Reps

Actress Foluke Daramola picks APC nomination forms for House of Reps

How 1983 coup destroyed my concert business – Ben Murray-Bruce

How 1983 coup destroyed my concert business – Ben Murray-Bruce

Queen at AMVCA

AMVCA: BBNaija’s Queen sparks Guinness World Records buzz after bread outfit

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From Startup to Global Leader: The SAT Japan Car Export Story

From Startup to Global Leader: The SAT Japan Car Export Story

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The Impact of Casino Tourism on Modern Destinations

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Controversy Erupts as Hon. Abdullahi Mu’azu Gwarzo Seeks Re-Election Amid EFCC Petition

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New Vantage App Gives Nigerian Traders Better Charting Tools on Mobile

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

Lawyers raise fair trial concerns in Diezani’s UK case

Lawyers raise fair trial concerns in Diezani’s UK case

"Justice must be evidence based, proportionate, fair, remain free from sensationalism, selective assumptions, or public pressure”
NIMC

NIMC enrolls 206,000 refugees, IDPs, 32,000 inmates

Fresh loan: ADC accuses FG of running ‘Ponzi economy’

Fresh loan: ADC accuses FG of running ‘Ponzi economy’

PDP-APM alliance: 'Political 419’ - Wike; 'Let the people decide' - Makinde

PDP-APM alliance: ‘Political 419’ – Wike; ‘Let the people decide’ – Makinde

How Fintech fuels Nigeria’s gaming boom

How Fintech fuels Nigeria’s gaming boom

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Bend down select, sorry, come and elect’

Cartoon: ‘Bend down select, sorry, come and elect’

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

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Business

FMDA forecasts 16.42% April inflation rate amid fuel, food prices surge

FMDA forecasts 16.42% April inflation rate amid fuel, food prices surge

By Yinka Kolawole The Financial Market Dealers Association (FMDA) has projected Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to rise to 16.42 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, reversing months of steady moderation as rising food prices, higher energy costs and worsening global commodity conditions continue to pressure domestic prices. According to the April 2026 Inflation Forecast report released […]
NEITI

NEITI raises alarm over illicit financial flows in solid minerals sector

Dangote

How mafia fought to frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery—Aliko Dangote

Customs hands over illicit substances worth N16.7bn to NDLEA

Customs hands over illicit substances worth N16.7bn to NDLEA

OPEC+ plans oil quota hikes to restore 1.65m bpd cuts

OPEC+ plans oil quota hikes to restore 1.65m bpd cuts

Health

Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 191

Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 191

Salt is killing Nigerians quietly — Advocates

Salt is killing Nigerians quietly — Advocates

Family appeals for support as 3-year-old fights stage 4 cancer

Family appeals for support as 3-year-old fights stage 4 cancer

West Africa’s $11bn health market under pressure as experts push local supply chains

West Africa’s $11bn health market under pressure as experts push local supply chains

Sports

Man City battle ‘fatigue’ ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea

Man City battle ‘fatigue’ ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea

"After the FA Cup, it is Bournemouth, we play every three days. Chelsea have a week at home training, preparing the final," he said.
Shakira, Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

Shakira, Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

At trial, doctor suggests Maradona’s death was avoidable

At trial, doctor suggests Maradona’s death was avoidable

Mbappe whistled as Real Madrid beat Oviedo

Mbappe whistled as Real Madrid beat Oviedo

Camavinga, Muani absent as France name squad for 2026 World Cup

Camavinga, Muani absent as France name squad for 2026 World Cup

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

Why courts can’t remain detached from tech devts — CJN

Why courts can’t remain detached from tech devts — CJN

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, yesterday, said the courts can no longer remain detached from technology developments

How Fintech fuels Nigeria’s gaming boom

How Fintech fuels Nigeria’s gaming boom

For regulators, fintech integration may also solve one of the industry’s oldest headaches: transparency. Real-time transaction monitoring, automated reporting systems

Digital procurement to the rescue as Africa’s boardrooms battle fraud, waste

Digital procurement to the rescue as Africa’s boardrooms battle fraud, waste

Analysts say the conversation is timely particularly as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics reshape enterprise operations globally

Vitel Wireless, OPay, Moniepoint move to solve airtime, data access gaps nationwide

Vitel Wireless, OPay, Moniepoint move to solve airtime, data access gaps nationwide

By Juliet Umeh In a move aimed at addressing persistent challenges around access to mobile connectivity and digital services in Nigeria, Vitel Wireless has partnered with leading fintech platforms, Opay and Moniepoint, to simplify how millions of Nigerians purchase airtime and data directly from their bank accounts or mobile walletsThis collaboration, according to Vitel Wireless’ […]

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Education

WAEC assures candidates, parents on hitch-free WASSCE; union insists on strike today

WAEC assures candidates, parents on hitch-free WASSCE; union insists on strike today

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has stated that talks are ongoing to address the grievances of staff threatening strike

NECO

NECO: How Nigeria’s indigenous examination body became global assessment powerhouse

When the National Examinations Council, NECO, was established in April 1999, many Nigerians viewed it as an ambitious experiment. Critics questioned

N250bn hostel rollout: Adopting PPP to tackle student accommodation problems 

N250bn hostel rollout: Adopting PPP to tackle student accommodation problems 

With over 40,000 student population, there is no doubt that about 8,000 bed spaces are not enough and securing an official accommodation on campus is a Herculean task

IMSU moves to end students’ struggles with bad roads

IMSU moves to end students’ struggles with bad roads

Many students have found it difficult to move around campus, making the intervention a welcome development.

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