‘For your life, safety, don’t come to World Cup’ – Trumps warns Iran
US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team Thursday their "life and safety" would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America.
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Scores injured as violence erupts during shopping complex flag-off in Adeleke’s hometown
Chaos broke out in Ede, hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party clashed during the flag-off of a shopping complex reconstruction. Police intervened, firing tear gas to disperse the crowd.
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Senate to pass 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, confirms key appointments
The President of the Senate Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the Senate Nigeria will pass the N48.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, following a brief adjournment for the Sallah break.
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Reps pass ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget for Second Reading
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Nigeria on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorise the withdrawal of over ₦2.2 trillion from the Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration for the 2026 financial year. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue […]
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Oyebanji hails residents as Ekiti tops fiscal transparency ranking
By Rotimi Ojomoyela The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has commended residents of the state for their compliance with fiscal policies following the state’s ranking among the top-performing states in fiscal transparency in the country for the fourth quarter of 2025. The ranking was contained in a report by BudgIT titled States Fiscal Transparency […]
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Over 500 PDP members defect to APC in Bayelsa
More than 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ofoni have defected to the All Progressives Congress.
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Middle East war: TotalEnergies shuts 15% of gas, oil production
Brent is up around 38 percent from the eve of the conflict, which began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran.
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Iran won’t relent until US ‘sorry for grave miscalculation’ – Security chief
US President Donald “Trump says he is looking for a speedy victory. While starting a war is easy, it cannot be won with a few tweets. We will not relent until making you sorry for this grave miscalculation,” Larijani said on X.
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Chimamanda: NMA calls for constitution of MDCN, Boards to tackle cases of medical negligence
… Calls on President Tinubu to act urgently after controversial investigative panel reportBy Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State Branch, has urged the Federal Government to urgently constitute the membership of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, and boards of federal health institutions to prevent delays in justice for medical […]
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U.S. sanctions four charities over alleged Hamas funding
The United States Department of State has announced sanctions against four charities accused of funding Hamas militants in Gaza.
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PDP counting down to its expiration — APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is steadily sliding into political irrelevance across Nigeria.
Politics
Why we dumped our former parties – Tambuwal, Abaribe, Dickson, other senators
The nine senators who announced their defections from their respective former political parties have adduced different reasons for their actions.
Metro
Chinese national nabbed for attempting to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
"A further 300 live ants were recovered concealed in three rolls of tissue paper within the luggage"
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
Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Rema are my Afrobeats ‘Big 3’ — Ayra Starr
The 'Rush' crooner explained that her choices reflect the unique roles each of the musicians has played in the evolution of the genre.
ICYMI
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.
Business
Middle East war: TotalEnergies shuts 15% of gas, oil production
Brent is up around 38 percent from the eve of the conflict, which began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran.
Sports
‘We do not stand a chance’, Guardiola reacts after Madrid loss
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted his side faces a daunting task after suffering a heavy defeat to Real Madrid, but insists the team will still fight for a comeback in the return leg.
Special Report
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
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
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.