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Benue Killings

Benue killings: Our gory ordeal, by survivors

As President Bola Tinubu visits Benue State today, survivors of last Friday’s deadly attacks at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state have recounted the anguish they suffered in the attack perpetrated by armed herdsmen, which resulted in the death of over 200 persons, mainly women and children.
Surviving Nigeria’s fuel crisis: Smart tips to save on your daily fuel consumption

Fuel scarcity looms as marketers, truck owners boycott Lekki-Epe corridor

idol worship in Igbo land

Resurgence of idol worship in Igbo land: Bishop indicts church leaders

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Ghanaian investors sue Nigeria Police, EFCC over alleged harassment, demand N200m damages

Ghanaian investors sue Nigeria Police, EFCC over alleged harassment, demand N200m damages

By Dorin Nnademere & Okoro Precious Developers of River Park Estate, Abuja, Jonah Capital, and their Ghanaian promoters have dragged the Nigeria Police Force, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and others to court over alleged harassment, intimidation, and violation of their fundamental rights. The plaintiffs, Directors of Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for […]

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Police

Anambra CP orders detention of 3 police officers over allegations of corruption

By Dorin Nnademere The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu has ordered the detention of three Police Inspectors over an allegation of corruption. He further directed the immediate commencement of internal disciplinary proceedings against the officers. The police boss, who gave the order during interrogation of the officers, frowned at the poor character exhibition […]

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Tension in Lagos APC as members protest imposition of candidate in Yaba

Tension in Lagos APC as members protest imposition of candidate in Yaba

By Esther Onyegbula LAGOS—Tensions flared again in Lagos on Tuesday as scores of aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Yaba Local Council Development Area, LCDA, staged a protest against the alleged imposition of Mr. Adebayo Adefuye as the party’s chairmanship candidate for the July 12 local government elections. The protest, which coincided […]

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Pastor Adefarasin turns himself in to Lagos Police

By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Efe Onodjae & Nnademere Dorin Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has turned himself in to the Lagos State Police Command, following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him holding a firearm during an encounter with a content creator on a Lagos road. This was disclosed […]

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Surviving Nigeria’s fuel crisis: Smart tips to save on your daily fuel consumption

Fuel scarcity looms as marketers, truck owners boycott Lekki-Epe corridor

There were fears of a possible fuel scarcity yesterday, following a coordinated boycott by petroleum marketers and truck owners protesting against the Lagos State Government’s enforcement of a controversial N12,500 e-call-up levy on trucks operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor.

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Naira

Naira depreciates to N1,598/$ in parallel market

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,598 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,547.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to […]

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Benue Killings

Benue killings: Our gory ordeal, by survivors

As President Bola Tinubu visits Benue State today, survivors of last Friday’s deadly attacks at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state have recounted the anguish they suffered in the attack perpetrated by armed herdsmen, which resulted in the death of over 200 persons, mainly women and children.

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idol worship in Igbo land

Resurgence of idol worship in Igbo land: Bishop indicts church leaders

In recent years, idol worship and the emergence of accidental native doctors, some of them with questionable wealth, gained currency in Igbo land. Some even became prominent socialites who dine and wine with the high and mighty in society.

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Sleep crisis threatens Nigerian health, Researcher warns

Sleep crisis threatens Nigerian health, Researcher warns

A national study has revealed a widespread sleep deficiency among Nigerians, with serious health implications.

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2027: Delta North APC chairmen distance self from Nwoko’s 2nd term endorsement

2027: Delta North APC chairmen distance self from Nwoko’s 2nd term endorsement

The Forum of Delta North All Progressives Congress, APC, Local Government Chairmen has disowned the purported endorsement of the lawmaker representing  Delta North Senatorial district, Senator Ned Nwoko, for a second term.

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PDP

2027: PDP mocks APC over Gombe brawl, says no to political violence

Speculations are also rife that President Bola Tinubu may not run with Shettima again, further deepening the divisions within the party.
'No to political violence,' PDP mocks APC over Gombe brawl

‘No to political violence,’ PDP mocks APC over Gombe brawl

INEC remains pillar of Nigeria’s democracy – Tinubu

INEC remains pillar of Nigeria’s democracy – Tinubu

2.2m voters collect PVCs in Edo — INEC

INEC rejects PDP NEC meeting notice, cites error

apc

LG polls: Lagos APC presents flags to 433 candidates, kicks off campaign

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Insecurity: Criticism trails Katsina, Sokoto peace moves with bandits

Insecurity: Criticism trails Katsina, Sokoto peace moves with bandits

Residents of Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State have held a peace meeting with the notorious bandits kingpin, Ado Aleru.
2027: Tinubu's endorsement, Shettima's gain

2027: Tinubu’s endorsement, Shettima’s gain

Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu shifts Kaduna trip, heads for Benue

Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu shifts Kaduna trip, heads for Benue

Tinubu, Abbas, others push for overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture

Tinubu, Abbas, others push for overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture

Tinubu to visit Benue Wednesday over continued killings

Tinubu to visit Benue Wednesday over continued killings

Metro

PDP

41-yr-old woman docked for alleged conspiracy, N8.8m theft

 A 41-year-old woman, Oluwakemi Gbadebo, on Tuesday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a cash sum of N8.8 million from her employer.
herdsmen

Again, suspected Fulani herdsmen kill over 10 in Eha-Amufu, Enugu

2 teachers bag 44 years imprisonment for raping minors in Ekiti

Bricklayer bags life imprisonment for defiling minor in toilet

Photos: After Mokwa tragedy, fresh flood destroys houses, bridge in Niger

Photos: After Mokwa tragedy, fresh flood destroys houses, bridge in Niger

Three-storey building collapses in Rivers

Church worshippers, construction workers escape death as 2 storey building collapses in Lagos

Columns

Lessons of Mokwa’s disaster, by Dakuku Peterside

Lessons of Mokwa’s disaster, by Dakuku Peterside

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Baba-Ahmed

June 12, 2025, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

We are victims of past intrigues within the military, by Eric Teniola

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Sam Amuka: The inimitable 90-year-old brand, by Owei Lakemfa

Sam Amuka: The inimitable 90-year-old brand, by Owei Lakemfa

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Mohammed Lawal Uwais, 12 June 1936 – 6 June 2025

Mohammed Lawal Uwais, 12 June 1936 – 6 June 2025

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Osimhen and Napoli’s meanness, by Patrick Omorodion

Osimhen and Napoli’s meanness, by Patrick Omorodion

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Trump thoroughly thrashed, by Dele Sobowale

Trump thoroughly thrashed, by Dele Sobowale

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Entertainment

'I'm frustrated, my heart's heavy,' 2Baba bemoans Benue massacre

‘It’s frustrating, my heart’s heavy,’ 2Baba bemoans Benue massacre

“I don’t know where to start expressing my sadness, grief, my anger, my frustration, because these things keep happening over and over again"
Some Nigerian comedians cross the line with dirty jokes at corporate events – Alibaba

Some Nigerian comedians cross the line with dirty jokes at corporate events – Alibaba

‘Africa must be respected,’ says Davido, pulls out of 50 Cent’s concert

‘Africa must be respected,’ says Davido, pulls out of 50 Cent’s concert

Ten most iconic moments of Davido’s career

Ten most iconic moments of Davido’s career

Saheed Osupa launches Fuji music camp to mentor, preserve and promote Fuji genre

Saheed Osupa launches Fuji music camp to mentor, preserve and promote Fuji genre

Web3

Why stablecoins are gaining popularity

Why stablecoins are gaining popularity

Stablecoins — a form of cryptocurrency backed by traditional assets — are gaining traction, with the US Senate set to vote Tuesday on a bill to regulate such digital tokens.
Bitcoin rebounds above $108K as middle east tensions ease

Bitcoin rebounds above $108K as middle east tensions ease

Bitcoin soars to new high as U.S-China trade agreement finalised

Bitcoin soars to new high as U.S-China trade agreement finalised

Bitcoin, U.S. crypto stocks rise as more firms eye fresh BTC investments

Bitcoin, U.S. crypto stocks rise as more firms eye fresh BTC investments

Litecoin Versus Bitcoin

Bitcoin steadies at $105k as altcoins dip in market slowdown

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Videos

LIVE: Joint Session of the National Assembly with President Tinubu

LIVE: Joint Session of the National Assembly with President Tinubu

Japa: Abu Dhabi was tough, but now dry cleaners handle my mechanic clothes – Sharafa Olaopa

Japa: Abu Dhabi was tough, but now dry cleaners handle my mechanic clothes – Sharafa Olaopa

People Talk: If you could change your country of origin, where would you choose and why

People Talk: If you could change your country of origin, where would you choose and why

Historically: 3 yrs after Owo terror attack

Historically: 3 yrs after Owo terror attack

Naija Diaspora

Man jailed in UK for inappropriate acts, told teen victim such ‘won’t be reported’ in Nigeria

Man jailed in UK for inappropriate acts, told teen victim such ‘won’t be reported’ in Nigeria

A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Onwubiko has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Warrington, who sought baptism to “feel clean” again, Liverpool Crown Court heard on Friday.
U.S.-Based Nigerian, Mathew Ogieva, shines as Grand Award Judge at ISEF 75 

U.S.-Based Nigerian, Mathew Ogieva, shines as Grand Award Judge at ISEF 75 

Nigerian man jailed after forcing kisses on patient in UK hospital

Nigerian man jailed after forcing kisses on patient in UK hospital

‘We want to come home’ – Nigerians in India plead amid alleged abuse, extortion

‘We want to come home’ – Nigerians in India plead amid alleged abuse, extortion

Nigerian-Australian woman arrested for trafficking 15 students

Nigerian-Australian woman arrested for trafficking 15 students

ICYMI

Israel Iran

Israel-Iran conflict: Latest developments

Israel's military said it launched at least two waves of strikes Tuesday targeting missile and drone sites in western Iran
Olu of Warri

Olu of Warri unveils ‘The 1492 Itsekiri Odyssey’,  calls for more writings on Itsekiri nation 

SERAP to Tinubu: Direct AGF to withdraw case against Natasha Akpoti

SERAP to Tinubu: Direct AGF to withdraw case against Natasha Akpoti

Osun LG Crisis

How security agents disrupted PDP meeting in Abia

FCCPC summons Air Peace over refund disputes

FCCPC summons Air Peace over refund disputes

Today’s toons

Cartoon: When APC happens to you

Cartoon: When APC happens to you

Cartoon: ‘Mr Democracy wait, let me tell you something’

Cartoon: ‘Mr Democracy wait, let me tell you something’

Cartoon: … and Aso Rock has budget for generators

Cartoon: … and Aso Rock has budget for generators

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Business

Surviving Nigeria’s fuel crisis: Smart tips to save on your daily fuel consumption

Fuel scarcity looms as marketers, truck owners boycott Lekki-Epe corridor

There were fears of a possible fuel scarcity yesterday, following a coordinated boycott by petroleum marketers and truck owners protesting against the Lagos State Government’s enforcement of a controversial N12,500 e-call-up levy on trucks operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
CBN

CBN issues routine transitional guidance to select banks

Stock market

Investors suffer ₦183bn loss on NGX

OPEC

Fresh fears over N54.99trn budget as OPEC puts Nigeria’s oil output at 1.544m bpd — OPEC

22 state govts swallow workers’ N306 pension

Pension funds investment in FG securities rise 18.7% to N14.4trn

Health

Sleep crisis threatens Nigerian health, Researcher warns

Sleep crisis threatens Nigerian health, Researcher warns

lassa fever

Nigeria records spike in Lassa Fever cases as death toll hits 143

Low vegetable consumption doubles stroke risk among hypertensive individuals – Study

Low vegetable consumption doubles stroke risk among hypertensive individuals – Study

Fake Drugs: NAFDAC introduces Greenbook, paediatric policy, traceability regulation

NAFDAC launches new initiatives to combat fake drugs

Sports

Tottenham,Furlough

Why we had to sack Postecoglou – Tottenham chairman Levy 

Levy has held his position at Tottenham for more than 25 years with Frank becoming the 13th permanent manager in that time.
Organised crime and murder: top Inter and AC Milan ultras imprisoned

Organised crime and murder: top Inter and AC Milan ultras imprisoned

Dortmund held to goalless draw by Fluminense at Club World Cup

Dortmund held to goalless draw by Fluminense at Club World Cup

David Coote

FA charges ex-Premier League referee over remarks against Klopp

UEFA to co-organise Ballon d'Or from 2024

Ballon d’Or 2025: 5 players who could change the rankings at Club World Cup

Relationships

Spouses who lose their sparkle when they stopped drinking

Spouses who lose their sparkle when they stopped drinking

Dear Bunmi, my wife no longer turns me on

Dear Bunmi, my wife no longer turns me on

Dear Bunmi, how can I handle my friend’s affair with my wife?

Dear Bunmi, how can I handle my friend’s affair with my wife?

love

Why love rats can never be reformed

Special Report

gas-powered vehicle

FG’s gas-powered vehicle scheme runs into major hitch nationwide

There are indications that the Federal Government’s (FG) scheme, designed to transition Nigeria’s vehicle transportation service industry away from fossil fuel (petrol) to gas, has encountered a major hitch.

Umo Eno

2027:  The question Gov Eno’s sincerity addresses 

Reports spoke of security forces intimidating voters and INEC officials mishandling results. The APC won, but many were suspicious of how

What makes small Qatar rich

What makes small Qatar rich

Qatar’s success is deliberate. They manage their resources wisely, protect their culture fiercely, and plan for the long term

How Adebanjo's death widened crack in Afenifere 

How Adebanjo’s death widened crack in Afenifere 

All the advocates of the Yoruba nation, including Professor Banji Akintoye have been kept at a distance because of this constant crisis

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Technology

Metrospeed, Chevron join forces to drive Lagos Metro Smart City

Metrospeed, Chevron join forces to drive Lagos Metro Smart City

 In a major boost to Nigeria’s real estate and smart infrastructure sector, Metrospeed Property Development Limited has signed a landmark partnership with Chevron Employees Multipurpose Cooperative Society (CEMCS) to fast-track the development of the highly anticipated Metro Smart City project in Lagos.

Women and Career arms budding Start-ups with skills, tools to drive innovation in Ed-Tech sector

Women and Career arms budding Start-ups with skills, tools to drive innovation in Ed-Tech sector

Using technology to improve knowledge and education in Nigeria has been a major priority of every administration. But the challenges that hinder its growth and effectiveness are enormous.

Enterpreneurship: Ekeh says every successful businessman must have combined traits of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi

Enterpreneurship: Ekeh says every successful businessman must have combined traits of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi

Tech entrepreneur and Chairman Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has declared that succeeding as an entrepreneur in Nigeria requires the combined strength and unique traits of three of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.

Why Tsebo Rapid evolves into Tsebo Nigeria

Why Tsebo Rapid evolves into Tsebo Nigeria

By Prince Osuagwu Frontline facilities management company, Tsebo Rapid, has officially rebranded into Tsebo Nigeria with a promise of delivering exceptional, locally rooted, and globally aligned services across Nigeria’s fast-evolving business landscape. Managing Director of Tsebo Nigeria, Mr. Oliyide Oluwashina, while unveiling the new brand emphasized that the rebrand is more than a change in […]

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Education

SSCE: Examiners allege delay in payment; we don't owe anybody - NECO

NECO conducts common entrance exams for 64,000 candidates

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A total of 64,000 participated in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination, NCEE, conducted across the country on Saturday by the National Examinations Council, NECO. The examination body, which disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, said Lagos topped all states of the federation with the highest number of candidates. The candidates, mostly […]

Democracy Day: CONUA calls for economic justice, academic renewal

Democracy Day: CONUA calls for economic justice, academic renewal

The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has called for the pursuit of justice, equity and excellence with the university system and the larger Nigerian society as the nation marks Democracy Day.

Ondo: Daring attack on education

Ondo: Daring attack on education

Exam malpractice (popularly known as “expo”) used to be a carefully planned and executed offence. There was fear that discovery could lead to the cancellation of the exam, withholding of the results by the governing body and severe disciplinary action – even prosecution – for candidates, teachers and exam officials implicated. Unfortunately, corruption has virtually […]

Apampa Oyindamola, 16, shines, scores 351 in UTME

Apampa Oyindamola, 16, shines, scores 351 in UTME

Despite what is termed poor performance by candidates in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, 16-year-old Apampa Oyindamola Kikiloluwa was able to achieve an aggregate score of 351 in the said examination.

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