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Why I left panel investigating Timipre Sylva - Seriake Dickson

‘NDC updated earlier application; ignore propaganda,’ Dickson tells Nigerians

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has urged Nigerians to disregard what he described as propaganda surrounding the National Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the party’s registration process has a long-standing and documented history. Dickson made the clarification in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, where he also reaffirmed confidence in […]
Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries — NNPC

Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries — NNPC

Education stakeholders in Oyo State have raised alarm over what they described as a deepening basic education crisis

PDP will produce next president — Makinde

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Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal ‘beasts’ in Champions League

Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal ‘beasts’ in Champions League

Arteta’s side earned a 1-1 draw in the semi-final first leg in Madrid last week, putting them in position to finish the job at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

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What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde.

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Russian reservists face call-ups as Ukraine hits refineries

Russia declares May 9 truce, threatens attack if Ukraine breaks it

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a “massive missile strike” on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it.

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Natasha

2027: Senator Natasha picks forms, promises more opportunities

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi) has officially thrown her hat into the ring for re-election in the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial District, promising to build on her people-driven legacy of service, empowerment, and inclusive development.

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AGHAN threatens shutdown over N9bn airline debt

AGHAN threatens shutdown over N9bn airline debt

Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria, AGHAN, has threatened to withdraw services to domestic airlines indebted to its members over outstanding payments exceeding N9 billion.

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Troops intercept suspected ammunition courier, recover 250 rounds in Abuja

Troops intercept suspected ammunition courier, recover 250 rounds in Abuja

The suspect and the recovered ammunition, according to the sources, are currently in custody for further interrogation and investigation.

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Uche Montana’s Monica 2 crosses 10 million YouTube views in two days

Uche Montana’s Monica 2 crosses 10 million YouTube views in two days

Nollywood filmmaker and actress Uche Montana has hit a milestone after her latest release, Monica 2, pulled in more than 10 million YouTube views within just two days of going live.

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NASU

FG, SSANU, NASU meeting ends in deadlock, continues Tuesday

The meeting between the Federal Government team and the Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, ended without any resolution.

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Soludo appoints MDs for three Anambra agencies

Soludo appoints MDs for three Anambra agencies

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Managing Directors for three key state agencies as part of efforts to strengthen governance and service delivery.

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Simeone laughs off ‘cheaper’ Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

Simeone laughs off ‘cheaper’ Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

The Spanish club stayed in the Marriott Hotel near London’s Regents Park before a 4-0 defeat at Arsenal in the group stage in October.

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Politics

2027: Ex-AGF Aondoakaa emerges PDP consensus governorship candidate in Benue

2027: Ex-AGF Aondoakaa emerges PDP consensus governorship candidate in Benue

Aondoakaa secured the ticket in Makurdi following a consensus process in which 10 other aspirants stepped down and unanimously endorsed his candidacy.
Obi/Kwankwaso: Ardo vows to challenge NDC registration in court

Obi/Kwankwaso: Ardo vows to challenge NDC registration in court

2027: ADC, Atiku camp deny defection talks with NDC

2027: ADC, Atiku camp deny defection talks with NDC

Army preventing our children from writing NECO, cries C'River community

Ayade laments 3-year sidelining by Tinubu, order to abandon senatorial ambition

Just in: Makinde-backed PDP NEC appoints Turaki Caretaker Chairman

Just in: Makinde-backed PDP NEC appoints Turaki Caretaker Chairman

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Dangote slams false claims on refinery financing, ‘rift’ with Elumelu

Dangote slams false claims on refinery financing, ‘rift’ with Elumelu

Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless.
Nigerian newspapers review: [INEC deadline] Obi, Kwankwaso trigger mass defections

Nigerian newspapers review: [INEC deadline] Obi, Kwankwaso trigger mass defections

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 4, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 4, 2026

diplomatic

Avoid confrontation, Nigeria alerts citizens of xenophobic protests in South Africa today

130 Nigerians apply for evacuation as Xenophobic tensions rise in South Africa

130 Nigerians apply for evacuation as Xenophobic tensions rise in South Africa

Metro

Locally-made bar soap 'Kogi' makes come back as detergent prices soar

Locally-made bar soap ‘Kogi’ makes come back as detergent prices soar

"Kogi soap", the traditional, hand-made sky blue or creamcoloured bar soap, has reclaimed its spot on bathroom shelves of millions
DSS presents “Justice Crack” to Peter Akah, Sowore alleges

DSS presents “Justice Crack” to Peter Akah, Sowore alleges

Bloody Holy Week: 147 killed in Nigeria

Gunmen abduct 60-year-old trader in Ibadan

I was forced to transfer N200,000 at gunpoint by Police — Victim

I was forced to transfer N200,000 at gunpoint by Police — Victim

Justice Crack: Why we arrested social media influencer – Army

Justice Crack: Why we arrested social media influencer – Army

Vanguard awards

Tunji-Ojo, Dantata win Vanguard Personality of the Year Award

Tunji-Ojo, Dantata win Vanguard Personality of the Year Award

The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been named Vanguard Personality of the Year, decisive reform and institutional strengthening.
Kukah, Ovia, Bucknor-Akerele, others win Vanguard Lifetime Achievement Award

Kukah, Ovia, Bucknor-Akerele, others win Vanguard Lifetime Achievement Award

Vanguard Personality Awards venue dazzles in first look

Vanguard Personality Awards venue dazzles in first look

Vanguard Awards: Dauda Lawal’s development drive 

Vanguard Awards: Dauda Lawal’s development drive 

[Vanguard Awards] Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: Driving reforms, renewing confidence 

[Vanguard Awards] Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: Driving reforms, renewing confidence 

Columns

Socio-economic crises: Nigerian workers sang, danced and gave ultimatum, by Owei Lakemfa

Socio-economic crises: Nigerian workers sang, danced and gave ultimatum, by Owei Lakemfa

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Nigeria’s festivals turned to funerals since 2015, by Dele Sobowale

Nigeria’s festivals turned to funerals since 2015, by Dele Sobowale

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Teacher donates salary to Kano governor! By Tonnie Iredia

Teacher donates salary to Kano governor! By Tonnie Iredia

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His grace is sufficient, by Funmi Komolafe

His grace is sufficient, by Funmi Komolafe

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Nigeria cannot grow in darkness, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Nigeria cannot grow in darkness, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Hero Paradox: Why we must stop shielding children from truth of absentee parent, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Hero Paradox: Why we must stop shielding children from truth of absentee parent, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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ODEGBAMI: 1984 – Best and worst year of my football career

ODEGBAMI: 1984 – Best and worst year of my football career

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Entertainment

Uche Montana’s Monica 2 crosses 10 million YouTube views in two days

Uche Montana’s Monica 2 crosses 10 million YouTube views in two days

Nollywood filmmaker and actress Uche Montana has hit a milestone after her latest release, Monica 2, pulled in more than 10 million YouTube views within just two days of going live.
‘Finding fuel was a problem’ — Davido explains after missing show

‘Finding fuel was a problem’ — Davido explains after missing show

‘The grudge is on for life’ — Seun Kuti speaks on fallout with Wizkid

‘The grudge is on for life’ — Seun Kuti speaks on fallout with Wizkid

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has sued her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin over alleged defamation of character.

I accept boxing challenge to fight Iyabo Ojo but… – Actress Lizzy Anjorin

Why footballers earn more than musicians — Skales

Why footballers earn more than musicians — Skales

Promoted

How Your Online Data is Bought, Sold, and Traded without You Knowing

How Your Online Data is Bought, Sold, and Traded without You Knowing

What Cybercriminals Really Want from Your Devices, And How to Stop Them

What Cybercriminals Really Want from Your Devices, And How to Stop Them

Breet’s $10,000 grant creates fresh opportunities for African Innovators

Breet’s $10,000 grant creates fresh opportunities for African Innovators

Dusk Fundholm Review 2026: Legit or Not? – Facts

Dusk Fundholm Review 2026: Legit or Not? – Facts

Videos

Why I Left Obidient Movement For Tinubu — James Kitaya Explains | The Nigerian Meter podcast

Why I Left Obidient Movement For Tinubu — James Kitaya Explains | The Nigerian Meter podcast

Cashtivists vs Activists: Dee-One Speaks | The Nigerian Meter Podcast

Cashtivists vs Activists: Dee-One Speaks | The Nigerian Meter Podcast

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

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NUJ

‘85% of crimes against journalists go unpunished’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that 85 per cent of crimes committed against journalists go uninvestigated and unpunished
Same lawyer, two parties: Coalition demands INEC probe of APM, NDC; commission reacts

Same lawyer, two parties: Coalition demands INEC probe of APM, NDC; commission reacts

NNPC signs MoU with Chinese firms to restart, expand Warri, Port Harcourt refineries

NNPC signs MoU with Chinese firms to restart, expand Warri, Port Harcourt refineries

ADC

ADC: Fresh hurdles after Supreme Court lifeline

Insecurity: US to review aid, humanitarian assistance to Nigeria 

Insecurity: US to review aid, humanitarian assistance to Nigeria 

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Birds of a feather...

Cartoon: Birds of a feather…

May 1 Cartoon: So many things 'we no go gree' for

May 1 Cartoon: So many things ‘we no go gree’ for

Cartoon: After 2027 elections flood, where will this ark land?

Cartoon: After 2027 elections flood, where will this ark land?

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Business

Dangote never requested funding from Elumelu, Adenuga, myself for refinery – Otedola

Dangote never requested funding from Elumelu, Adenuga, myself for refinery – Otedola

“Reports claiming that Femi Otedola funded the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are completely and utterly false. He has not invested a single kobo,” he said.
Dangote slams false claims on refinery financing, ‘rift’ with Elumelu

Dangote slams false claims on refinery financing, ‘rift’ with Elumelu

Stock investors reap N26.5trn in April, market cap hits N155.7trn

Stock investors reap N26.5trn in April, market cap hits N155.7trn

CBN act

Strengthen governance or face regulatory action, CBN warns banks’ directors

Value addition holds key to food security, wealth in Nigeria — NABG boss

Value addition holds key to food security, wealth in Nigeria — NABG boss

Health

"Today, WHO is publishing a new analysis by the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety that has found, based on available evidence, no causal link between vaccines and autism,"

WHO: Low public risk after Hantavirus alert

What is hantavirus, deadly infection behind cruise ship deaths explained

What is hantavirus, deadly infection behind cruise ship deaths explained

Survivors share prostate cancer stories as TPC marks 1sr year with 100 robotic surgeries

Survivors share prostate cancer stories as TPC marks 1sr year with 100 robotic surgeries

FG pushes Pharma firms toward global standards, targets medicine security

FG pushes Pharma firms toward global standards, targets medicine security

Sports

Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal ‘beasts’ in Champions League

Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal ‘beasts’ in Champions League

Arteta's side earned a 1-1 draw in the semi-final first leg in Madrid last week, putting them in position to finish the job at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
Simeone laughs off ‘cheaper’ Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

Simeone laughs off ‘cheaper’ Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

At 86, Westerhof wishes to be 100

At 86, Westerhof wishes to be 100

Awoniyi scores brace as Nottingham Forest defeat Chelsea 3-1

Awoniyi scores brace as Nottingham Forest defeat Chelsea 3-1

Liverpool’s troubled season ‘unacceptable’ – Van Dijk

Liverpool’s troubled season ‘unacceptable’ – Van Dijk

Relationships

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

relationship

What’s a man’s pride got to do with it when he smells the money?!

Why a new dad and his partner should equally be the most important in their child’s life

Why a new dad and his partner should equally be the most important in their child’s life

Special Report

Enugu: Are Gil Nnaji, Chinyeaka Ohaa in guber race for real?

Enugu: Are Gil Nnaji, Chinyeaka Ohaa in guber race for real?

Gilbert Nnaji has long been a familiar figure in Enugu politics. He rose through the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—from local government chairman

Lagos Guber: Sanwo-Olu breaking long-standing ‘jinx’ with endorsement of deputy

Lagos Guber: Sanwo-Olu breaking long-standing ‘jinx’ with endorsement of deputy

Hamzat will be the first Lagos deputy governor to serve eight consecutive years, if he completes the current term in 2027

From Almajiri to Entrepreneur: How Rabiu Shuaibu rewrote his destiny

From Almajiri to Entrepreneur: How Rabiu Shuaibu rewrote his destiny

“I am grateful to a pharmacist who gave me a loan of N200,000, which I was able to repay within a few months”

AMASEIKUMOR 2026: Splendour of culture, dance of the gods in Delta

AMASEIKUMOR 2026: Splendour of culture, dance of the gods in Delta

Splendour, artistic brilliance and spectacular display were the hallmarks of the Amaseikumor festival which was held in the sacred Egbesu Temple

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Technology

Creative skills AI technology benefitted in March 2026

Creative skills AI technology benefitted in March 2026

Nigeria has a long history as a major creative hub in Africa and its influence is visible globally.
The nation is famed for its creative culture from a critically acclaimed Afrobeats scene to the global success of Nollywood blockbusters.

Keeping African data on African soil

Keeping African data on African soil

70% of data generated in Africa is residual in foreign countries with most of strategic organisations hosting their data outside the continent.

4 Nigerian tech Startups lead 10 others from Africa to 10th Google for Startups Accelerator

4 Nigerian tech Startups lead 10 others from Africa to 10th Google for Startups Accelerator

Africa’s venture ecosystem showed remarkable resilience in 2025, raising $3.9 billion in capital funding.
This is mostly because the continent’s tech founders are actively solving fundamental infrastructural challenges, bridging gaps in financial inclusion, healthcare, and supply chains with complex AI.

MTN’s public offer of 575m shares ends

The Gathering: How MTN support led to floating Live It 100 campaign @National stadium Lagos

A youth-driven community and cultural movement called The Gathering experimented with a 100 continuous hours of culture, creativity, and community engagement at the National Stadium, Surulere, in a pilot phase that attracted the sponsorship of MTN Nigeria.

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Education

‘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”

FG introduces school textbooks ranking system

FG introduces school textbooks ranking system

This ranking, officials say, will determine the most suitable and highest-quality textbooks for each subject and level of education.

NASU, CONUA, NAPTAN to FG: You can’t scrap ‘irrelevant courses’ in varsities

NASU, CONUA, NAPTAN to FG: You can’t scrap ‘irrelevant courses’ in varsities

Abuja—The federal government yesterday stirred the hornet’s nest with a declaration to phase out from the  university system  courses it deemed irrelevant to the country’s economic future

May Day: Insecurity, poverty ‘re national emergencies threatening workers — Tinubu

NASU, CONUA, NAPTAN to FG: You can’t scrap ‘irrelevant courses’ in varsities

The federal government yesterday stirred the hornet’s nest with a declaration to phase out from the university system courses it deemed irrelevant to the country’s economic future, an indication that several social science programmes could be on the chopping block.

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