Jos Visit: Tinubu said ‘No light; I fly out in 10 minutes’ – Peter Obi
"When he took office in 2023, Nigeria had a power supply of over 4,000 megawatts and lower tariffs"
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Lilian Afegbai apologises to AMVCA over nomination outburst
“It was disrespectful to AMVCA, the nominees, my To Kill A Monkey family, and all of you who have supported me.
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Businesses must replace faulty goods, compensate – Consumer protection agency
“Consumers have the right to seek redress when sold defective, substandard or unsafe products”
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Easter shopping slows in Lagos as food prices surge
The usual Easter shopping rush across major markets in Lagos has slowed significantly, as rising food prices force many residents to cut back on purchases, a survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed.
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Jos Visit: Tinubu said ‘No light; I fly out in 10 minutes’ – Peter Obi
“When he took office in 2023, Nigeria had a power supply of over 4,000 megawatts and lower tariffs”
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US-Israeli strike near Iran’s nuclear plant kills one
The strike was the fourth targeting the area since the outbreak of Iran’s war with the United States and Israel on February 28, according to the official IRNA news agency.
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Ortom denies 2027 senatorial ambition, labels viral reports false, misleading
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has dismissed circulating social media claims that he intends to contest the Benue North-West Senatorial seat in 2027.
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Iran’s oil exports from Kharg island increase despite war
Iran’s oil exports from the key island of Kharg have increased even as the war with the United States and Israel rages, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
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LASTMA probes alleged N100,000 extortion on coastal road
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has begun an investigation into alleged extortion of N100,000 by its officers on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
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Artemis astronauts more than halfway to Moon, putting Earth in rearview
The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped toward a planned lunar flyby, with NASA releasing initial images of Earth taken from inside the Orion spacecraft.
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2026 World Cup: 7 legends who could be having their last dance
Stars who have defined the last two decades may not only be participating in one more edition, but this could also be their final tournament.
Politics
Delta South: Joel-Onowakpo, Diden rekindle battle for senatorial seat
A multi-ethnic senatorial district, Delta South comprises of the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Isoko ethnic nationalities with eight local government areas
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Businesses must replace faulty goods, compensate – Consumer protection agency
“Consumers have the right to seek redress when sold defective, substandard or unsafe products"
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Buni: Yobe LGAs functional, no IDP camps
Damaturu — Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has declared that all local government headquarters in the state are fully functional and accessible, attributing the development to sustained security and reconstruction efforts by his administration.
Metro
Desire for bigger sexual organ almost caused us our lives — Male victims
•Penis enlargement products ineffective, dangerous —Urologists •Say no proven way to safely elongate an adult’s penis By Chioma Obinna In some roads in Lagos, people are confronted with bold adverts painted on road demarcations such as: “Longer. Stronger. Permanent.” These messages, impossible to miss, have become a familiar part of the daily commute, highlighting a growing obsession […]
Entertainment
Lilian Afegbai apologises to AMVCA over nomination outburst
"It was disrespectful to AMVCA, the nominees, my To Kill A Monkey family, and all of you who have supported me.
ICYMI
‘Hide, find water’: Ex-airmen detail how to survive being shot down
Experts are always standing by whenever US aircraft are over enemy territory. A rescue plan is formulated in real time inside the helicopters.
Business
CBN grants Flutterwave banking licence to expand financial services
Flutterwave has received a banking licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), allowing the fintech giant to move beyond payments and offer broader financial services to businesses across Africa.
Sports
2026 World Cup: 7 legends who could be having their last dance
Stars who have defined the last two decades may not only be participating in one more edition, but this could also be their final tournament.
Special Report
Stealing of catalytic converters: China-made alternatives offer relief
China-made catalytic converters are increasingly providing relief to automobile owners who have lost theirs to fraudulent mechanics and unscrupulous used car dealers
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report says people who are more inclined to use social media seem to be less satisfied with their lives.
ONSA: Can we go this way?
Countries like Australia and Canada have institutionalised systems where the advisory role is supported by permanent staff and specialised analysts
Displaced: 3.726m Nigerians now in 3,900 camps over insecurity
Borno, the epicentre of the insurgency, systematically shut down many camps and resettled residents in their communities.
Technology
Shopping for Easter free from dropped calls
If Telecom services remain the way it had been in the past few weeks, we surely will have an Easter celebration full of dropped calls and data depletion complaints.
Google expands search live globally, introduces new AI voice model
Google has announced the global expansion of its Search Live feature, alongside the launch of a new voice and audio model, Gemini 3.1 Flash Live.
Why skills gap may hit Cyber for women from rear
Nigeria’s digital economy is growing rapidly, contributing over 18 percent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, yet a significant gender gap in digital skills continues to limit women’s participation in this growth.
Women empowerment ’ll create diversity in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, says ipNX
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor One of Nigeria’s ICT companies, ipNX, has said that women empowerment will help promote diversity in the country’s tech ecosystem. Aligning with the 2026 theme of International Women’s Day, IWD “Give to Gain”, ipNX said it executed a series of impactful initiatives designed to inspire, educate, and support the next […]
Education
YABATECH steps up AI education
YABATECH has taken a notable step towards embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into its academic offering
Security concerns, policy shifts signal new phase
tudents at Yaba College of Technology are grappling with a wave of unease following recent security incidents, alongside new institutional policies
Students gain industry exposure through practical media training
Students of Mass Communication at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) are undergoing hands-on training aimed at strengthening their academic and professional development
Oyo faces education emergency as over 670,000 children remain out of school
Education stakeholders in Oyo State have raised alarm over what they described as a deepening basic education crisis