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I made mistakes, but did my best - Jonathan replies Atiku

2027 presidency: Jonathan caught in PDP’s quagmire

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s reported 2027 presidential ambition, was, yesterday, caught in the web of muscle-flexing by the two blocs battling for the soul of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Political tension resurfaces in Rivers as Wike, Fubara’s allies pick guber forms

2027: Wike, Fubara’s rivalry deepens 

Insecurity

42 killed in Zamfara, Plateau, Benue attacks 

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‘I am well, focused, at peace’ – Frank Edoho speaks on second failed marriage

‘I am well, focused, at peace’ – Frank Edoho speaks on second failed marriage

“Life unfolds in different seasons, and sometimes, moving forward quietly is the most dignified path one can take. I am well. Focused. At peace. And deeply grateful for the love, respect, and support so many of you continue to show me.”

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Trump to undergo dental, medical exams on May 26

Trump to undergo dental, medical exams on May 26

The Republican billionaire, who turns 80 next month, has consistently told the press he is mentally and physically well — often unprompted.

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WHO chief says ‘work not over’ after hantavirus evacuation

WHO chief says ‘work not over’ after hantavirus evacuation

Yet health officials have stressed that the global public health risk is low and rejected comparisons to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face ‘failure’

Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face ‘failure’

The defiant message came after US President Donald Trump rejected the latest counteroffer from Iran and said that a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8 was on “life support”.

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DSS SERAP

SERAP appeals N100m DSS defamation judgment, seeks stay of execution

SERAP described the ruling as “a travesty and miscarriage of justice,” arguing that the judgment was legally and procedurally flawed.

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Russia, Ukraine resume strikes as truce expires, one dead

Russia, Ukraine resume strikes as truce expires, one dead

Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded at least four others, regional military authorities said.

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We got nothing after Buhari’s 2015 victory; Yar’adua’s death caused zoning confusion – Kwankwaso

We got nothing after Buhari’s 2015 victory; Yar’adua’s death caused zoning confusion – Kwankwaso

“We believe the best way to go now is to take it to the south so that we can eliminate the confusion, the confusion that emanated from the death of our brother, our friend, Umar Musa Yar’adua. That actually introduced the confusion into the system,” he said.

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Jeffrey Epstein: Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson named in court files

Epstein files on display at New York pop-up exhibit, all 3.5 million pages

“The truth is hard to deny when it’s printed and bound for you to see,” reads the website for the Institute of Primary Facts, the Washington-based nonprofit behind the display.

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SEC, dividends

Transcorp shareholders get N29.3 bn dividend 

Transnational Corporation Plc, Transcorp Group, has declared a total dividend of N20.3 billion, representing N2 per share to its shareholders, at its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Transcorp Centre Abuja.  The total dividend  comprises an interim dividend payment of N4.06 billion, representing 40 kobo  per share, paid in August 2025, together with a […]

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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 12, 2026

The naira traded with slight fluctuations against the United States dollar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as traders monitored forex liquidity and demand pressures.

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Politics

Alleged imposition: APC members protest in Ogun, Surulere stakeholders kick

Alleged imposition: APC members protest in Ogun, Surulere stakeholders kick

HUNDREDS of aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest over the alleged refusal of party leaders to issue them membership cards, despite completing their registration.
I’ll work with Obi, anyone that emerges as NDC’s presidential candidate — Kwankwaso

I’ll work with Obi, anyone that emerges as NDC’s presidential candidate — Kwankwaso

Former-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar

Atiku kicks against Southern Presidency, warns opposition against self-defeatist politics

FCT Elections

I’m not a native doctor’, Wike distances self from Rivers APC screening

RIVERS: APC c’ttee dismisses list of cleared, uncleared state assembly aspirants

RIVERS: APC c’ttee dismisses list of cleared, uncleared state assembly aspirants

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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 12, 2026

The naira traded with slight fluctuations against the United States dollar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as traders monitored forex liquidity and demand pressures.
Adeleke deposes Osun monarch convicted in USA over COVID fraud

Adeleke deposes Osun monarch convicted in USA over COVID fraud

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin leads, as JAMB discloses UTME top scorers

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin leads, as JAMB discloses UTME top scorers

2027: INEC seeks 1.4m corps members for polls

2027: INEC seeks 1.4m corps members for polls

Full List: LASU, UNILAG emerge most preferred universities for 2026 JAMB applicant

Full List: LASU, UNILAG emerge most preferred universities for 2026 JAMB applicant

Metro

I warned coup plotters they would fail – Cleric

I warned coup plotters they would fail – Cleric

Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir, an Islamic cleric and a defendant in the ongoing trial of suspected coup plotters, said he warned the co-suspects that the plan would fail and that they would eventually be exposed.
Alleged LASTMA, Police extortion: Okada operators cash-in as danfo drivers withdraw services in Lagos

Lagos govt mulls state drivers’ license

Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure

Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure

Flood

Flood alert: Red Cross, EU mobilise prone communities in Bayelsa 

Justice for Mine: Trust issues as Police hide Ogbegbe’s accomplices’ identity

Justice for Mine: Trust issues as Police hide Ogbegbe’s accomplices’ identity

Columns

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

Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and other states be (3), by Eric Teniola

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Minister Alausa: Little learning is dangerous, by Owei Lakemfa

Minister Alausa: Little learning is dangerous, by Owei Lakemfa

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Zenith Bank couldn’t have been luckier, by Tonnie Iredia      

Zenith Bank couldn’t have been luckier, by Tonnie Iredia      

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Hamzat and the wisdom of sages, by Dele Sobowale

Hamzat and the wisdom of sages, by Dele Sobowale

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If I had my way, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

If I had my way, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

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Still on Favour Ofili, by Patrick Omorodion

Still on Favour Ofili, by Patrick Omorodion

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Subdue the stranger with your voice, by Funmi Komolafe

Subdue the stranger with your voice, by Funmi Komolafe

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Entertainment

‘I am well, focused, at peace’ – Frank Edoho speaks on second failed marriage

‘I am well, focused, at peace’ – Frank Edoho speaks on second failed marriage

“Life unfolds in different seasons, and sometimes, moving forward quietly is the most dignified path one can take. I am well. Focused. At peace. And deeply grateful for the love, respect, and support so many of you continue to show me.”
AMVCA 2026: How fashion, emotional speeches, anti-piracy calls defined African cinema’s biggest night

AMVCA 2026: How fashion, emotional speeches, anti-piracy calls defined African cinema’s biggest night

Artistes, producers living together influenced Afrobeats’ best records – Don Jazzy

Artistes, producers living together influenced Afrobeats’ best records – Don Jazzy

Why I admire Charly Boy despite lifestyle – Obasanjo

Why I admire Charly Boy despite lifestyle – Obasanjo

2023: It would be a plus for Nigerian youths if Tinubu wins – Daddy Freeze

Ilebaye: ‘If my child uses drugs, I’ll discipline them’ — Daddy Freeze

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New Vantage App Gives Nigerian Traders Better Charting Tools on Mobile

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BetUS Casino Promotions: Top Offers, Bonuses & Rewards Guide 

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TS Academy Brings Over 1,400 Students Together for First TS Connect Event in Lagos

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

Why does Obi avoid party primaries? Critics, analysts differ

Why Peter Obi’s exit created vacuum in our party — LP spokesman

The Labour Party has admitted that the exit of its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, left a major vacuum within the party ahead of the 2027 elections because the former president was a ‘colossus’.
2027: ADC presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen meets Jonathan

2027: ADC presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen meets Jonathan

What Ribadu discussed with Vance, Rubio, Hooker during 3-day US visit

What Ribadu discussed with Vance, Rubio, Hooker during 3-day US visit

2027: Parties rush to beat INEC’s deadline

2027: Parties rush to beat INEC’s deadline

Uzodimma

APC govs divided over removal of Uzodimma as PGF Chairman

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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

Cartoon: Gentleman? In Nigerian politics?

Cartoon: Gentleman? In Nigerian politics?

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Business

NESG raises fresh concern over Nigeria’s debt burden

NESG raises fresh concern over Nigeria’s debt burden

By Babajide Komolafe Fresh concerns have emerged over Nigeria’s debt burden with the outlook for 2026 indicating new borrowings at about N29 trillion. Giving its verdict on the debt situation, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Nigeria’s foremost economic think-tank, in the May 2026 edition of its Debt Burden Monitor released yesterday, said that debt pressure […]
Sustaining Maritime Sector: Capacity building and knowledge transfer in Africa

FG moves to clear Apapa, Tin Can Port corridors

Top manufacturing companies incur N1.96trn debt in 2025

Top manufacturing companies incur N1.96trn debt in 2025

Nigeria: oil firms export 80% of crude output despite local refining demand

Nigeria: oil firms export 80% of crude output despite local refining demand

Banking, industrial stocks attract investors as market rally continues 

Banking, industrial stocks attract investors as market rally continues 

Health

WHO chief says ‘work not over’ after hantavirus evacuation

WHO chief says ‘work not over’ after hantavirus evacuation

Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure

Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure

Diabetes: Watch your sugar, protect your future

Diabetes: Watch your sugar, protect your future

Hantavirus: confirmed cases by nationality

Hantavirus: confirmed cases by nationality

Sports

Barcelona reward Flick with new 2028 deal after La Liga triumph

Barcelona reward Flick with new 2028 deal after La Liga triumph

FC Barcelona have reached a full agreement with manager Hansi Flick over a new contract extension that will keep the German coach at the club until 2028 following their dramatic La Liga title triumph.
Falconets set to discover FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup group rivals

Falconets set to discover FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup group rivals

Dembele again voted best player in France

Dembele again voted best player in France

Leeds draw leaves Tottenham deep in relegation peril

Leeds draw leaves Tottenham deep in relegation peril

Chelsea begin managerial talks; Alonso, Iraola emerge top contenders — Reports

Chelsea begin managerial talks; Alonso, Iraola emerge top contenders — Reports

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

Musk rants at French prosecutors probing his X platform

Musk rants at French prosecutors probing his X platform

Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network.

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Musk to spend $55bn on SpaceX AI chip project in Texas

Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest at least $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas, according to a public notice Wednesday, producing chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centers in space.

Cybercrime surge hits Nigeria’s digital economy as losses hit N12bn annually

Cybercrime surge hits Nigeria’s digital economy as losses hit N12bn annually

Nigeria’s digital economy is growing fast, but cyber attacks are also increasing, and security is not improving quickly enough to match it.

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Digital commerce accelerates shift to pre-owned goods in Nigeria

Digital marketplaces and rising economic pressures are speeding up Nigeria’s shift toward a tech-driven second-hand goods market, where online platforms are changing how people buy, sell, and access affordable products.

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Education

FG exempts Colleges of Education candidates from UTME

FG exempts Colleges of Education candidates from UTME

The federal government has exempted candidates seeking admission into colleges of education from writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

ASUU raises fresh strike threat, accuses FG of betraying 2025 agreement

ASUU raises fresh strike threat, accuses FG of betraying 2025 agreement

“The increasing frustration occasioned by the seeming government’s disinterestedness in the welfare of Nigerian academics is brewing a pent-up anger which could erupt into a new wave of industrial unrest if not addressed,” the union warned.

Don blames Nigeria’s struggles on polarisation along ethnic, religious, economic lines

Don blames Nigeria’s struggles on polarisation along ethnic, religious, economic lines

Prof. Taiwo Timothy Awoyemi, has blamed Nigeria’s persistent struggles and development challenges on the polarisation

‘Demolitions, hardship responsible for low students’ turnout in Lagos as 3rd term begins’

‘Demolitions, hardship responsible for low students’ turnout in Lagos as 3rd term begins’

“Transport fare has increased again, and when you add that to the new price of exercise books, the money I have is just not enough”

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