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Tinubu appoints Fola Adeola to chair new taskforce on petroleum reform

Tinubu appoints Fola Adeola to chair new taskforce on petroleum reform

Adeola will coordinate the group's work and ensure the timely delivery of its mandate, with the taskforce reporting directly to the President and providing monthly progress memoranda.
US places $10m reward for information on Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, others

US places $10m reward for information on Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, others

IPMAN rejects fuel imports as Dangote Refinery denies supply disruption claims

Dangote Refinery hikes petrol price to N1,175 per litre as crude oil surges to $100

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Police

Police probe killing of 35-year-old man, abduction of wife in Kebbi

The Kebbi Police Command says it has commenced an investigation into the killing of a 35-year-old man and the abduction of his wife in the early hours of Friday in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi.

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Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief

Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief

Democrats accused US President Donald Trump on Friday of weakening pressure on Russia by easing oil sanctions amid the conflict with Iran, saying the move risks boosting Moscow’s war revenues while American troops face threats of their own in the Middle East.

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SDP

SDP State chairmen urge continued member sensitization ahead of 2027 elections

Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have called for intensified sensitization initiatives to engage and inform party members across the country.

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Oil and Gas communities group backs Tinubu for second term

Oil and Gas communities group backs Tinubu for second term

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a coalition representing Nigeria’s oil- and gas-producing communities has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, urging him to contest to sustain ongoing reforms and policies under his administration.

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Senate is workshop for solutions, social media magnifies noise - Akpabio

Akpabio inaugurates APC Convention subcommittee, charges members on success

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Friday inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Convention Subcommittee on Programs and Events, urging members to work diligently to ensure the success of the party’s upcoming convention.

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US sending additional Marines, ships to Mideast – Reports

US sending additional Marines, ships to Mideast – Reports

The United States is sending more Marines and ships to the Middle East two weeks into the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, US media reported on Friday.

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Tinubu urges media to hold states, LGs accountable like his administration

Tinubu urges media to hold states, LGs accountable like his administration

President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on media executives to scrutinize state and local governments as rigorously as they monitor his administration.

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FAAC

FG, States, LGs share N1.894trn February revenue

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N1.894 trillion among the three tiers of government as federation allocation for February 2026.

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I’ve made many mistakes in my life — Tonto Dikeh

I’ve made many mistakes in my life — Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist, Tonto Dikeh, has expressed deep regret over mistakes in her past, saying God used them to shape her voice into one that now speaks “truth, grace and redemption.”

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Troops clear 11 IEDs, reopen Imo Road abandoned for three years

Troops clear 11 IEDs, reopen Imo Road abandoned for three years

Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant operational successes across several theatres of operation, including the demobilisation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the reopening of a long-abandoned road in Imo State, the dismantling of illegal refineries in the Niger Delta, and the neutralisation of suspected kidnappers in Edo State.

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Politics

Kenneth Okonkwo

El-Rufai is being persecuted because he joined ADC - Okonkwo

Okonkwo argued that keeping El-Rufai in detention without charge runs contrary to constitutional provisions on fundamental human rights.
APC assures watertight security for National Convention

APC assures watertight security for National Convention

2023: Obi denies seeking Bwala’s support, says he doesn’t do transactional politics

2023: Obi denies seeking Bwala’s support, says he doesn’t do transactional politics

PDP Crisis

Makinde group urges Wike allies to return to ‘PDP mainstream’

Aminu Tambuwal

Why we dumped our former parties – Tambuwal, Abaribe, Dickson, other senators 

Metro

mining

Inside Plateau’s mining sites of vicious clashes and death

The extraction of minerals from the ground, which is supposed to be an economic activity to benefit the society has turned into sorrow and regret for some rural residents of Plateau State.
Lagos probes socialite’s death after cosmetic surgery, warns against unaccredited clinics

Lagos probes socialite’s death after cosmetic surgery, warns against unaccredited clinics

Chinese national nabbed for attempting to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

Chinese national nabbed for attempting to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

Alleged cyberstalking: Court threatens to revoke Sowore’s bail

Alleged cyberstalking: Court threatens to revoke Sowore’s bail

Police

Pastor’s wife in police net for assaulting 5-year-old niece in Calabar

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Nigerian newspapers review: [Middle East war] Anxiety mounts as oil price hits $100 per barrel

Nigerian newspapers review: [Middle East war] Anxiety mounts as oil price hits $100 per barrel

dollar

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 13, 2026

7 phone features you’ve been using wrong for years

7 phone features you’ve been using wrong for years

30 banks meet CBN recapitalisation rules 19 days to deadline

30 banks meet CBN recapitalisation rules 19 days to deadline

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Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as chairman, Nigerian Education Loan Fund

JIM OVIA: A fitting tribute

Decades into his career, Jim Ovia’s influence is evident in every facet of Nigerian banking. The shift to digital systems, the rise of electronic transactions, and the seamless integration of technology
NDDC Under Ogbuku: Transforming the Niger Delta

NDDC Under Ogbuku: Transforming the Niger Delta

OLUWATOBI AJAYI: Redefining mobility and manufacturing in Africa

OLUWATOBI AJAYI: Redefining mobility and manufacturing in Africa

Samuel Adedoyin: From petty trading to conglomerate owner

Samuel Adedoyin: From petty trading to conglomerate owner

Nasir Idris and transformation of education in Kebbi State

Nasir Idris and transformation of education in Kebbi State

Columns

Saving the Police from itself, by Azu Ishiekwene

Saving the Police from itself, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Love thy neigbour, but attack if he habours your attackers, by Owei Lakemfa

Love thy neigbour, but attack if he habours your attackers, by Owei Lakemfa

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War in the Middle East and our economy, by Adekunle Adekoya

War in the Middle East and our economy, by Adekunle Adekoya

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2027 elections: As politicians hollow out Nigeria’s democracy, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

2027 elections: As politicians hollow out Nigeria’s democracy, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Olu Fasan

State police: Tinubu is pushing Nigeria towards a disaster, by Olu Fasan

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

The authority you carry: Mastering executive presence, by Ruth Oji

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Western values after Iran: Power, principle and the crisis of legitimacy, by Usman Sarki

Western values after Iran: Power, principle and the crisis of legitimacy, by Usman Sarki

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Entertainment

I’ve made many mistakes in my life — Tonto Dikeh

I’ve made many mistakes in my life — Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist, Tonto Dikeh, has expressed deep regret over mistakes in her past, saying God used them to shape her voice into one that now speaks “truth, grace and redemption.”
Asake in Medina

Asake visits holy site in Medina, performs Umrah

‘I disappointed you all’- King Mitchy apologises to Ooni, Seyi Tinubu, VDM

‘I disappointed you all’- King Mitchy apologises to Ooni, Seyi Tinubu, VDM

Skit maker Broda Shaggi hospitalised after alleged shooting

Skit maker Broda Shaggi hospitalised after alleged shooting

Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Rema are my Afrobeats ‘Big 3’ — Ayra Starr

Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Rema are my Afrobeats ‘Big 3’ — Ayra Starr

Promoted

Beacon Securstead  Review 2026 – Real and Secure Platform?

Beacon Securstead  Review 2026 – Real and Secure Platform?

Pikestead Review 2026: Scam or Legit? – Facts!

Pikestead Review 2026: Scam or Legit? – Facts!

Duneriat Review 2026: Legit and Worth It?

Duneriat Review 2026: Legit and Worth It?

Football News Shaping Betting Odds Now

Football News Shaping Betting Odds Now

Videos

‘I slept in that building; it was strong’ – Resident reacts to Lagos school building collapse

‘I slept in that building; it was strong’ – Resident reacts to Lagos school building collapse

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021: Fela in early lead

Historically: Fela’s Kalakuta Republic demolished, religious faithfuls commence annual fasting

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

ICYMI

Fuel Price reduction

NNPC reduces petrol price to N1,130 in Lagos, N1,165 in Abuja

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja.
Court adjourns Dangote Refinery’s N100bn suit against NNPCL, others to November 5

Price reduction to ease burden on consumers — Dangote Refinery

Lagos International Trade Fair Complex shut over planned government takeover

Lagos International Trade Fair Complex shut over planned government takeover

US-Israel-Iran: Latest developments in Middle East war

Casualty figures from Middle East war

Musk worth $839 bn in new Forbes list

Musk worth $839 bn in new Forbes list

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Sport the difference

Cartoon: Spot the difference

Cartoon: Dog bites man is no news, but…

Cartoon: Dog bites man is no news, but…

Cartoon: ‘Anywhere belle face’

Cartoon: ‘Anywhere belle face’

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Business

CBN act

CBN restricts mobile banking app operation to one device

This means that a customer cannot operate the same bank mobile application on two different devices simultaneously in Nigeria.
30 banks meet CBN recapitalisation rules 19 days to deadline

Banks to establish temporary watchlist for BVNs implicated in suspected fraud

RMB Latitudes Art Fair announces Nigeria focus for 2026

RMB Latitudes Art Fair announces Nigeria focus for 2026

Cardoso

Nigeria’s economy will withstand shocks from US-Iran war — Cardoso

CBN-led banks recapitalisation hastens FG’s quest for $1trn economy

CBN-led banks recapitalisation hastens FG’s quest for $1trn economy

Health

Violence, gender inequality fueling rise in drug-resistant infections – Global Health Experts

Violence, gender inequality fueling rise in drug-resistant infections – Global Health Experts

Late detection driving Nigerians into N1m monthly kidney treatment — FMC Nephrologists

Late detection driving Nigerians into N1m monthly kidney treatment — FMC Nephrologists

Violence, gender inequality fueling rise in drug-resistant infections – Global Health experts

Violence, gender inequality fueling rise in drug-resistant infections – Global Health experts

IWD: May & Baker women push menstrual health education, mentorship for schoolgirls

IWD: May & Baker women push menstrual health education, mentorship for schoolgirls

Sports

Carrick shrugs off Scholes dig as Man Utd welcome Villa

Carrick shrugs off Scholes dig as Man Utd welcome Villa

Unai Emery's Villa, fourth in the table, are behind United on goal difference in a tight race to secure Champions League football next season.
EPL: Guardiola warns title bid ‘over’ if Man City lose to West Ham

EPL: Guardiola warns title bid ‘over’ if Man City lose to West Ham

Chelsea captain Reece James signs new six-year deal

Chelsea captain Reece James signs new six-year deal

Bernard Arnault

Top 10 world’s richest sports team owners in 2026

Slot seeks silverware to save Liverpool’s season

Slot seeks silverware to save Liverpool’s season

Relationships

Forty years? More like a lifetime!          

Facts your son needs to know about handling a woman

He is 68 but what he is asking for will kill him

He is 68 but what he is asking for will kill him

A ‘loaded’ man does no wrong no matter his number of wives!

A ‘loaded’ man does no wrong no matter his number of wives!

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

Special Report

Inside PDP's marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

Inside PDP’s marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

On Thursday, February 12, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja – from 9 a.m. till about 8 p.m., a 3-man panel headed by Mohammed Ambi‑Usi Danjuma

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Perhaps Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze was prepared early for the life that would confront her in later years.

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

While polytechnics quietly powered industries with skilled manpower, their graduates faced limited career progression, wage disparities and social bias

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Testimonies from Ojukwu’s kinsmen, as presented in The Gun Hegemony, depict Ojukwu as an ambitious separatist driven by deep trust deficits

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Technology

NativeID: Digital identity ‘ll protect Nigerian businesses from impersonations

NativeID: Digital identity ‘ll protect Nigerian businesses from impersonations

Nigerian businesses lose thousands of customers annually not to poor products, but to the sheer friction of being found.

From Left: Olugbolahan Olusanya, Territory Director for Africa, TeKnowledge; Olatomiwa Williams, Chief Growth and AI Officer, Microsoft Middle East and Africa; and Aileen Allkins, CEO & President, TeKnowledge at the press conference to announce TeKnowledge’s expanded role as a delivery partner for Phase 2 of Microsoft’s AI National Skilling Initiative in Nigeria

National AI skills: TeKnowledge’s deal with Microsoft targets 10,000 Nigerians

No fewer than 10,000 Nigerians who are AI-conscious may benefit from a renewed effort by TeKnowledge, a global expert technology services company specializing in helping organizations become AI First, and software giant’s Microsoft entrench the National AI Skilling in Nigeria.

Olorunfemi Hanson Head of Marketing, PalmPay Nigeria; Kemi Okusanya, CEO, Hydrogen; Chika Nwosu, MD PalmPay Limited; Harriet Kariuki, Head of SME PalmPay; and Nneka Okekearu, Director, Enterprise Development Centre (Pan-Atlantic University) at the PalmPay Purple Woman 3.0 Masterclass

PalmPay pushes for gender inclusion in fintech with Purple Woman initiative

By Juliet Umeh In a renewed effort to bridge the gender gap in Nigeria’s financial technology sector, digital payment platform, PalmPay, has reinforced its commitment to women empowerment with the expansion of its Purple Woman initiative. The programme, now in its third year, is designed to nurture, mentor and equip young women with the skills […]

How policy hurdles threaten Nigeria’s digital economy

How policy hurdles threaten Nigeria’s digital economy

… Sector’s growth hinges on decisive government intervention — RudmanBy Juliet Umeh Industry stakeholders have warned that inconsistent policies, regulatory bottlenecks, and multiple taxation are slowing growth in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure sector. Experts say decisive government action is critical to unlocking the country’s full potential as a leading digital economy in Africa. The concerns were […]

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Education

FUT Minna alumni allege moves by Niger govt to takeover N7trn campus

FUT Minna alumni allege moves by Niger govt to takeover N7trn campus

“The assets currently on the Bosso campus, which include research centres, staff quarters and laboratories, are worth over N7 trillion”

Imagine spending 10 years to complete a six-year course and then you are told that you would not be inducted by the professional body

How students waste time, resources pursuing unaccredited programmes

Imagine spending 10 years to complete a six-year course and then you are told that you would not be inducted by the professional body

Omoku FCE Tech graduates 2,562 as FG rates self high on education

Omoku FCE Tech graduates 2,562 as FG rates self high on education

By Elizabeth Osayande  The Federal College of Education, Technical, Omoku, Rivers State has graduated 2,562 students during its combined 19th -23rd convocation ceremonies.  Read Also: How students waste time, resources pursuing unaccredited programmes Speaking on the occasion, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, who is also tne Visitor to the College, said the Federal […]

13 million Nigerians suffer from Asthma – Adeyeye, LASU don

13 million Nigerians suffer from Asthma – Adeyeye, LASU don

A Professor of Medicine at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, Professor Olufunke Olayinka Adeyeye, has said no fewer than 13 million Nigerians suffer from Asthma, a respiratory disease.

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