You must confront Tinubu over Nigerian Christians’ killings – UK lawmakers tell Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer must confront Nigeria's president over the killing of Christians while he is in the UK for a state visit, MPs have demanded.
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Ekiti 2026: Close ranks with Fayose, others – Wike-backed PDP faction urges Oluyede
Following the judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan and upheld the suspension of several national officers, the faction backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has inaugurated new executives of the party in Ekiti.
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60,300 migrants have returned to Nigeria
“Too many young people still risk their lives on dangerous journeys believing there is no other option. Migration should never be a desperate gamble”
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Tinubu mourns Henry Nwosu
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a legendary Super Eagles midfielder who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62.
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Nigeria’s future at risk over neglected boy child — Aregbesola
Aregbesola spoke in Abuja at the AfriCultural Fashion Show and Awards organised by the Global Awareness for Development Initiatives, where he addressed participants on the theme of empowering the African boy child.
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Nine-man Bayern fight to draw at Leverkusen
Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful Bundesliga clash on Saturday.
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IPAC suspends election in Osun, members kick
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has postponed the election to replace its leadership in the state indefinitely.
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Windshield crack caused air return, no passenger abandoned – Air Peace
Air Peace has countered claims that passengers on its Abuja–London service were abandoned after an air return on Friday, saying they were all taken care of.
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‘No problem’ with Iranian supreme leader after reported injuries – Minister
On Friday, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he believed Khamenei, who took power after his father was killed in a strike at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, “is wounded and likely disfigured.”
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Inter’s Serie A title bid hit with Atalanta draw
Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Atalanta, who bounced back from Champions League humiliation against Bayern Munich.
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EPL: Brighton win at Sunderland, Bournemouth held by Burnley
Brighton beat Sunderland 1-0 to climb into the top half of the Premier League, while Burnley held Bournemouth before Arsenal and Manchester City reignite their battle for the title on Saturday.
Politics
Anambra PDP crisis: Chieftain petitions Wike over ‘congress hijack’
“The chairman of the State Caretaker Committee in Anambra State has disenfranchise some committed stakeholders and party faithful"
Metro
PDP official escapes death in Makurdi, car burnt, hours after new appointment
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Mr. Bemgba Iortyom, narrowly escaped death on Friday night after suspected hoodlums attacked him and set his car ablaze in Makurdi, the state capital.
Vanguard awards
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
Entertainment
Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ is about making theatre-going films
As Hollywood grapples with existential questions and fickle audiences, one of its top stars, Ryan Gosling, has a simple credo.
ICYMI
60,300 migrants have returned to Nigeria
"Too many young people still risk their lives on dangerous journeys believing there is no other option. Migration should never be a desperate gamble"
Business
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.
Sports
Tinubu mourns Henry Nwosu
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a legendary Super Eagles midfielder who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62.
Special Report
Ihiala’s Benin-linked history: Don’t take us back to ancient claims, Igwe Oluoha’s next in command warns
Anybody who was not alive by 1556 or thereabout, or who did not discuss with anyone alive then, is giving us folk tale where the tortoise invited the elephant to a wedding”
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
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
While polytechnics quietly powered industries with skilled manpower, their graduates faced limited career progression, wage disparities and social bias
Technology
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.
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.
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
… 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 […]
Education
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”
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
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
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.