‘IDPs will return home’ – Tinubu promises Plateau security
"The surveillance cameras have already been procured, as I promised. They will further strengthen early detection and early warning security operations"
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SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship ‘catch’
Elon Musk’s SpaceX carried out first-ever recovery of a spaceship, pulling off a “catch” of its Starship as it returned to its launch site
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Denmark hammer Ronaldo-less Portugal 4-1 in Nations League match
Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal in 2003 and went on to establish world records for goals and appearances in international football
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Ogun ADC rejects caretaker committee
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has rejected the purported establishment of caretaker committees and the appointment of parallel state chairman. They insisted that the executive committee led by Otunba Oluwafemi Soluade remains the legitimate leadership structure of the party in the state. The party, in a press […]
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Obasanjo urges Nigerian youths to shun divisive, discriminatory campaigns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian youths to shun campaign of division, segregation, discrimination and marginalisation.
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FRSC confirms one dead, eight injured in Anambra multiple crash
“An eyewitness account indicated that the trailer, while descending a slope, noticed a diversion sign and attempted to manoeuvre into another lane.
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Lookman ruled out of Tanzania return leg with knee ligament sprain
“This rules him out of Nigeria’s next AFCON qualifier against Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday,” Efoghe said.
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Soludo demands reopening of Anambra court of appeal
By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for the immediate reopening of the Court of Appeal in the state, arguing that the volume of litigation generated by Anambra, which he said is second only to Lagos, justifies its continued operation. Soludo made the demand during a church service marking the commencement […]
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Don’t disappoint Nigeria’s founding fathers, Jonathan warns political leaders
“We must not make Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello and the other founding nationalists regret, even in their graves, the struggle they waged for our independence,” he said.
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Nigerian Mission hits back at Magwenya, insists Ramaphosa intervened
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has renewed its defence of newly accredited High Commissioner, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, insisting that President Cyril Ramaphosa personally intervened in the controversy surrounding the presentation of his diplomatic credentials. The mission was responding to South African Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, who accused Fani-Kayode of lying about Ramaphosa’s intervention […]
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Netanyahu says only unity government can guarantee Israel’s security
It would address security challenges, he added, most notably Iran which he claimed would “not hesitate to use nuclear weapons against us”.
Politics
Makinde flags off campaign in Oyo, pledges to reset nation’s economy
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Mr Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, flagged off his statewide campaign in Oyo town, with a pledge to reset the country if given the opportunity to govern Nigeria.
CAMPAIGN 2027
Photos: ADC supporters rally in large numbers for campaign flag-off in Sokoto
The rally also provided an opportunity for supporters to express dissatisfaction with the Tinubu administration, particularly over the economic challenges confronting Nigerians and persistent security concerns affecting communities across the country.
Metro
Kwankwaso’s daughter seeks divorce from Kano gov, offers to refund dowry
In her claim, Zainab cited a breakdown of the marriage, alleging a persistent lack of love, care, affection and emotional connection.
Entertainment
I received N100m alert after APC campaign – Portable
“My dearest fans! I just woke up to an alert of N100m from Yayi! IBD Dende, oga mi! God bless you. Thank you! Yayi instructed them to send me the money. I took a nap, and God saved me from death,” he said.
Detty December
Singer Boj shares essential items to survive Detty December in Lagos
Nigerian singer and songwriter BOJ has shared some of his essential items for navigating the Detty December festivities, advising partygoers to prepare for the heat, crowded venues and messy environments expected during the festive season.
ICYMI
Nigerian Mission hits back at Magwenya, insists Ramaphosa intervened
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has renewed its defence of newly accredited High Commissioner, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, insisting that President Cyril Ramaphosa personally intervened in the controversy surrounding the presentation of his diplomatic credentials. The mission was responding to South African Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, who accused Fani-Kayode of lying about Ramaphosa’s intervention […]
Business
40% of premium bread bakers shut down in 2yrs
By Yinka Kolawole At the backdrop of difficulties in the economic environment, about 40 percent of bread-makers operating in the premium category, have shut their factories in the past three years. This was revealed by the Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN) attributing the situation to rising energy costs, poor access to affordable financing and […]
Sports
Denmark hammer Ronaldo-less Portugal 4-1 in Nations League match
Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal in 2003 and went on to establish world records for goals and appearances in international football
Special Report
2027: Why Tinubu may still win presidential election
Tinubu has conceded the problem publicly. He recently told governors to “wet the ground” and deliver dividends of democracy at the grassroots
2027: Why Peter Obi could win presidential election
‘Both the South-East and South-South are firmly blocked, and the North-West and North-East are equally blocked. 2023 election demonstrated Obi’s strength’
2027: Why Atiku could win presidential election
Atiku’s emphasis on turnout reflects the importance of translating political support into actual votes, particularly in a region whose electoral strength could prove decisive
Explainer: Election results collation chain that decides Nigeria’s president
Under the Electoral Act 2022, the Supreme Court held that IREV is a public viewing tool, not a legal collation system…cannot by itself invalidate election
Technology
Microsoft announces service ‘restored,’ global outage over
Tech giant Microsoft said Saturday it has “restored service” to customers, effectively drawing a close to a massive outage that caused chaos and disrupted public services and business around the world.
Global outage: Microsoft blames network change for service disruption
The US-based technology, Microsoft, has blamed a recent network change for a global outage that disrupted its workplace services, including Outlook, Teams and Copilot.
Trump calls for Apple ex-CEO Tim Cook to replace Huang at Nvidia
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia, after Huang quit over revelations of two affairs including one with an alleged Chinese spy.
Nvidia shares tumble 13% after CEO Huang resigns
Shares of Nvidia sank 13 percent in opening trading Thursday after Chief Executive Jensen Huang resigned from the chipmaker following revelations he had an affair with a woman accused of spying for China.
Education
FG raises alarm over 2,000 universities, 100 fake professors report
Federal Government dismissed claims that Nigeria has 2,000 universities and about 100 fake professors, describing the reports as fabricated
Student Loan: Parents, NANS offer tips on how to stop double dipping by beneficiaries
“The Student Loan Scheme was set up to give access to higher education to students who would otherwise drop out because of inability to pay fees”
Lekki Port, NPA offer N20m scholarship to 100 indigent students
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: The management of Lekki Port, promoters of Lekki Deep Seaport, and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have awarded scholarships worth N20 million to 100 indigent students from host communities under the Lekki Port Educational Support Programme, held at Lekki Port, Ibeju-Lekki. Each student was awarded a cash prize of N200,000 for […]
YABATECH holds first valedictory lecture
•As Rector lauds contributions by teaching, non-teaching staff By Adesina Wahab Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, has held its first valedictory lecture with the Rector, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, appreciating the contributions of teaching and non-teaching staff to the development and growth of the College. Abdul’s comment came on the heel of the fact that the […]