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one-party state

Ahead of 2027: One-party state tensions grip Nigeria

PICTURE a Nigeria where one political party holds all the power; no opposition, no choice, just one voice. It’s a thought that’s keeping many Nigerians awake at night because there will be no alternative to those in power as they do whatever they like and impunity reigns.
'I can't recall how many children we've abducted for ritual' - Suspect nabbed in Ilorin

‘I can’t recall how many children we’ve abducted for ritual’ – Suspect nabbed in Ilorin

Umo Eno

Abandon me at events and be sacked, Gov Eno tells commissioners

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one-party state

Ahead of 2027: One-party state tensions grip Nigeria

PICTURE a Nigeria where one political party holds all the power; no opposition, no choice, just one voice.
It’s a thought that’s keeping many Nigerians awake at night because there will be no alternative to those in power as they do whatever they like and impunity reigns.

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Kwara

Kwara reopens schools amid unrest resolution

He explained that the meeting involved community leaders and other stakeholders committed to restoring academic activities in the affected schools.

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Zulum

Zulum declares Monday fasting, prayer day over insecurity in Borno

Zulum called on citizens to observe the fast and engage in prayers for peace in Borno, the wider Northeast, and across Nigeria.

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Favour Ofili

Favour Ofili sets new world record in 150m

At just 22 years old, Ofili became the first woman to ever run the 150m in under 16 seconds, smashing the previous record of 16.23 seconds set by Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas in 2018.

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Severe storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in US

Severe storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in US

Severe storms that swept through the US states of Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia left more than 25 people dead, laying waste to local communities and cutting off electricity to nearly 200,000, authorities said Saturday.

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Wave of high-profile defections to APC imminent — Speaker Abbas

Wave of high-profile defections to APC imminent — Speaker Abbas

Abbas said the wave of defections reflects growing confidence in the party and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

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2nd Niger Bridge

Labour Party honours Obi of Onitsha as unity icon

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Labour Party (LP) has celebrated His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, CFR, the Obi of Onitsha, on his 84th birthday, praising him as a symbol of unity and progress. In a statement to commemorate Achebe’s 84th birthday, the LP Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI) lauded the monarch’s […]

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World Bank to construct latrines for 1,500 households in Katsina

World Bank to construct latrines for 1,500 households in Katsina

The World Bank, in collaboration with the Katsina State Government is to construct latrines for about 1,500 households across three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.

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Wike

Fubara isn’t the one I’m fighting – Wike

“That one is not a battle. Fubara is my boy, he is my son. Why will I fight with him? I’m only fighting people who want …”

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Tinubu

2027: Barau, Ganduje insist ‘no vacancy in Aso Rock’ as Northwest APC endorses Tinubu

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North West Zone has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its Presidential Candidate for the 2027 general elections, declaring there is no vacancy in Aso Rock Villa. The declaration was made at its stakeholders meeting in Kaduna on Saturday, which had in attendance […]

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Tinubu

2027: Barau, Ganduje insist ‘no vacancy in Aso Rock’ as Northwest APC endorses Tinubu

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North West Zone has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its Presidential Candidate for the 2027 general elections, declaring there is no vacancy in Aso Rock Villa. The declaration was made at its stakeholders meeting in Kaduna on Saturday, which had in attendance […]
Kwankwaso

I’ve not reached position on defecting to APC – Kwankwaso

JAMB exam glitch caused by ‘hateful politics, parochial considerations’ – South-East senators

JAMB exam glitch caused by ‘hateful politics, parochial considerations’ – South-East senators

Nollywood in PDP: Can the main opposition party hold It together before 2027?

Nollywood in PDP: Can the main opposition party hold It together before 2027?

Wike

Wike/Fubara crisis deepens as supporters engage in verbal war in P/Harcourt

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Tinubu arrives in Rome for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration

Tinubu arrives in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration

President Tinubu's flight landed at the Military Airport in Rome at about 5 a.m, local time on Saturday
DELTA: Residents tell Oborevwori how to revive Warri

Delta: Residents tell Oborevwori how to revive Warri

Boko Haram kills farmers, fishermen in Borno for supporting ISWAP

Boko Haram massacre farmers, fishermen in Borno for supporting ISWAP

FG, states, LGs get N1.681tn FAAC allocation for April

FG, states, LGs get N1.681tn FAAC allocation for April

Tinubu seeks more collaboration with traditional leaders

Tinubu seeks more collaboration with traditional leaders

Metro

'I can't recall how many children we've abducted for ritual' - Suspect nabbed in Ilorin

‘I can’t recall how many children we’ve abducted for ritual’ – Suspect nabbed in Ilorin

The suspect said their leader, who lives in Dagbolu in Osogbo, Osun State, gave him N10m to carry out the kidnapping act
Anger, frustration as JAMB’s last-minute changes leave candidates missing exam in Imo

Anger, frustration as JAMB’s last-minute changes leave candidates missing exam in Imo

43-yr-old woman bites off lover’s manhood over prolonged sex

43-yr-old woman bites off lover’s manhood over prolonged sex

Doctor who stole my baby during birth admitted to crime, apologised — Ekwok

Doctor who stole my baby during birth admitted to crime, apologised — Ekwok

Simon Ekpa

Finland: DSS confirms terrorism charges against Simon Ekpa

Columns

78 blind candidates sit for 2022 UTME in Kano center

JAMB: A gatekeeper that locks the gates

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Chukwueke’s July 29 pain, by Emeka Obasi

Chukwueke’s July 29 pain, by Emeka Obasi

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Francis ewherido

Let Jamb and Prof Oloyede be, by Francis Ewherido

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Fubara’s Spirit: Fearful, fumbling and forgetful, by Ugoji Egbujo

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God save Blacks from France as it invests in violence, by Owei Lakemfa

God save Blacks from France as it invests in violence, by Owei Lakemfa

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The canonisation of Traore, by Donu Kogbara

The canonisation of Traore, by Donu Kogbara

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Driving the ‘Nigeria First’ policy for our benefit, by Adekunle Adekoya

Driving the ‘Nigeria First’ policy for our benefit, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Entertainment

Alleged $1m, £34,537 Fraud: EFCC presents first witness, Peter Okoye against ex-P-Square manager

Alleged $1m, £34,537 Fraud: EFCC presents first witness, Peter Okoye against ex-P-Square manager

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 16, 2025, presented its first prosecution witness, PW1, Peter Obumuneme Okoye,( a.k.a Mr P) against Jude Chigozie Okoye, elder brother and former Manager of Paul and Peter Okoye, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.
Nollywood makes Cannes Film Festival debut

Nollywood makes Cannes Film Festival debut

Verified but broke, the African creator’s hustle on Meta

Verified but broke, the African creator’s hustle on Meta

AMVCA 2025: A night of glamour, fashion and surprises

AMVCA 2025: A night of glamour, fashion and surprises

Nkechi Blessing in love again?

Nkechi Blessing in love again?

Web3

Bitcoin dips below $102K as Russia-Ukraine peace talks face uncertainty

Bitcoin dips below $102K as Russia-Ukraine peace talks face uncertainty

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old social media influencer from Mexico, has been shot and killed while live streaming on TikTok at her beauty salon in Guadalajara, local authorities have confirmed.
French authorities urge crypto industry action after kidnap attempts target executives’ families

French authorities urge crypto industry action after kidnap attempts target executives’ families

UK eyes crypto dominance with new regulation blueprint

UK eyes crypto dominance with new regulation blueprint

Meta eyes return to crypto space, stablecoins payment for Instagram creators

Meta eyes return to crypto space, stablecoins payment for Instagram creators

Bitcoin tops $100,000 for first time since February

Bitcoin tops $100,000 for first time since February

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Infinix partners with Garena Games to Launch Delta Force Wallpapers on XTheme

POCO Set to Shake Up Nigeria’s Smartphone Market with Two Exciting New Launches

POCO Set to Shake Up Nigeria’s Smartphone Market with Two Exciting New Launches

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5 Best Crypto Casinos 2025: Top No ID Verification Casinos with Fast Payouts

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Top 5 Best Crypto Casinos (No KYC) | List of Crypto Gambling Sites Online for 2025 – Rated By Reddit Experts!

Videos

‘Teacher pushed me, raised my skirt’; NYSC member fights for 13 victims of sexual abuse in Lagos

‘Teacher pushed me, raised my skirt’; NYSC member fights for 13 victims of sexual abuse in Lagos

Whither Nigerian women 30 years after Beijing conference

Whither Nigerian women 30 years after Beijing conference

People say my son will start behaving like a female – Jessica Ossai, mother of 5-yr-old

People say my son will start behaving like a female – Jessica Ossai, mother of 5-yr-old

People Talk: What should government do about killings in Benue, Plateau, others ?

People Talk: What should government do about killings in Benue, Plateau, others ?

Naija Diaspora

Opeyemi Bright

29-year-old Nigerian-British makes history as UK’s youngest mayor

Born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian parents, Bright began her political career at the age of 22 when she was elected as a councillor.
care workers’ visas

UK to establish return hubs in 3rd countries for failed asylum seekers

Japa: I’m accountant in Luxembourg, hairstylist in Germany so I can send money home  —  Rolake

Japa: I’m accountant in Luxembourg, hairstylist in Germany so I can send money home  —  Rolake

Japa: 10 countries that allow foreign students bring dependants

Japa: 10 countries that allow foreign students bring dependants

UK to consult Nigeria on new visa rules affecting care, graduate routes

UK to consult Nigeria on new visa rules affecting care, graduate routes

ICYMI

Tinubu arrives Rome for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration Mass 

Tinubu arrives Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass 

President Tinubu was received at the Mario De Bernardo Military Airport by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, officials from Vatican City, among others
Nigeria can’t slide into one-party state – APC scribe

Nigeria can’t slide into one-party state – APC scribe

Tompolo EFCC

Naira Abuse: South-south APC defends Tompolo, urges EFCC to shun social media incitement

poverty

Why poverty will remain with us — Doguwa, longest serving northern lawmaker

Jamb

JAMB: Family of girl who died over low UTME score speaks; experts explain glitch

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Relax, I’ve cleared our debt, now we can start borrowing afresh’

Cartoon: ‘Relax, I’ve cleared our debt, now we can start borrowing afresh’

Cartoon: Common man not finding things common

Cartoon: Common man not finding things common

Cartoon: Well done sir, but dancing DisCo in darkness?

Cartoon: Well done sir, but dancing DisCo in darkness?

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Business

Nigerians’ hope for lower cement price dims

Dangote, BUA to freeze cement price for govt projects

Briefing journalists after the meeting, Rabiu expressed happiness that the prices of food have come down compared to what they were last year.
Just in: Inflation rate rises to 24.23%

Nigeria’s inflation rate eases to 23.71% in April

CBN act

CBN drives FX inflows through non-oil export strategy

Smart-City: Lagos investments partnership network hits over $13trn in 6yrs

Smart-City: Lagos investments partnership network hits over $13trn in 6yrs

Lead ESG compliant financial disclosures’, Keystone Bank boss charges Accountants      

Lead ESG compliant financial disclosures’, Keystone Bank boss charges Accountants      

Health

Just one cup of tea daily could damage your health — Study

Just one cup of tea daily could damage your health — Study

Beware! Popular household spices are silently sabotaging your medications

Beware! Popular household spices are silently sabotaging your medications

Fidson at 30: Profit up 60%, revenue hits ₦84.2bn

Fidson at 30: Profit up 60%, revenue hits ₦84.2bn

Reckitt revamps dettol original soap with 12-hour protective shield

Reckitt revamps dettol original soap with 12-hour protective shield

Sports

Favour Ofili

Favour Ofili sets new world record in 150m

At just 22 years old, Ofili became the first woman to ever run the 150m in under 16 seconds, smashing the previous record of 16.23 seconds set by Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas in 2018.
Guardiola’s FA Cup final row with Henderson fuelled by time-wasting

Guardiola’s FA Cup final row with Henderson fuelled by time-wasting

FBL-ENG-FACUP-CRYSTAL PALACE-MAN CITY

Man City made me breathless  – FA Cup winner Eze

[Updated] Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup for first time

[Updated] Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup for first time

S.Korea court issues warrants to formally arrest two for blackmailing Spurs star Son

S.Korea court issues warrants to formally arrest two for blackmailing Spurs star Son

Relationships

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Her husband’s bit-on-the-side is a randy granny!

Her husband’s bit-on-the-side is a randy granny!

Are you man enough to stay with partner who beat breast cancer?

Are you man enough to stay with partner who beat breast cancer?

The shock of reading about the ‘other woman’ claiming to be the wife!

The shock of reading about the ‘other woman’ claiming to be the wife!

Special Report

Newly Constructed Old Ojo Road, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos.

The road that broke Nigeria

The road that broke Nigeria. It’s not just tarmac and potholes. It’s a metaphor for something far deeper, the collapse of governance, the betrayal of public trust, and the slow death of patriotism.

True Local Government Autonomy: The cost of powerlessness of chairmen 

True Local Government Autonomy: The cost of powerlessness of chairmen 

For decades, power has remained heavily concentrated in the hands of the federal and state governments

Nunc Dimittis: Exit of a brainbox, DR. VICTOR OMOLOLU OLUNLOYO (1935 – 2025)

Nunc Dimittis: Exit of a brainbox, DR. VICTOR OMOLOLU OLUNLOYO (1935 – 2025)

Our several intellectual escapades and discuss in the last three years, would certainly form the subject of another piece on Omololu Olunloyo as a memorabilia

Mental Health

SILENCE AS A SILENT KILLER: How stigma hampers mental health struggles

A diagnosis is like a death sentence, not necessarily from the illness itself, but from the attitudes and behaviour of those around

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Technology

Cybersecurity levy was ill-timed, lacked awareness — Nwosu

Despite drop in breaches, Nigeria’s cybersecurity struggles persist

In today’s increasingly digital world, Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its cybersecurity journey. With over 119,000 data breaches recorded in the first quarter of 2025, the country continues to grapple with the realities of digital vulnerability,  even as signs of improvement emerge.

SMEs hope for revolutionised sector with Salad Africa, Glovo partnership

SMEs hope for revolutionised sector with Salad Africa, Glovo partnership

Salad Africa, a fintech specializing in embedded lending infrastructure for B2B marketplaces and technology enabled SMEs, has announced a strategic partnership with Glovo, a leading multi category app connecting users with businesses and riders in Nigeria.

MTN

MTN’s carbon emission reduction triggers 95% network expansion

Telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria, has said that it has achieved a tangible impact on its Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG, strategy.

AfriCast 2025: Nigeria to host over 3,000 broadcasters in Lagos

AfriCast 2025: Nigeria to host over 3,000 broadcasters in Lagos

Nigeria is poised to become the epicenter of African broadcasting and digital media as it prepares to host AfriCast 2025, the continent’s premier summit in the sector.

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Education

World bank

Poor countries have annual $97bn financing gap for education — World Bank 

Poor countries have about $97 billion annual financing gap for education, a report by the World bank has revealed.

Buhari directs immediate payment of withheld February, March salaries to ASUU members

Reps Committee on TETFund visits LASUSTECH 

By Efe Onodjae  The House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has paid an oversight visit to Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, commending the institution for its prudent utilisation of public funds. The delegation, comprising Mr. Uduma Nnaechi, Engr. Aliyu Muhammed, and Arc. Ugochukwu Ndukawuba, remarked that the purpose […]

YabaTech

TETFund rates YABATECH high on project execution

By Elizabeth Osayande  The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has scored Yaba College of Technology high in quality project execution, transparency and value-driven use of funds allocated to it and also commissioned a Workplace Learning Hub of the institution at Ikeja Computer Village. A member of the TETFund Board of Trustees, South-West geopolitical zone, Hon. Sunday […]

Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu.

Sanwo-Olu lauds Charterhouse Lagos on outstanding educational vision

By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended Charterhouse Lagos for the superb facilities on the campus and its student-centred policy that delivers world-class education to learners. The governor gave the kudos during a tour of the school.  He was accompanied by a distinguished delegation including Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. […]

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