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NAF airstrike: We closed Jilli market five years ago – Gov Zulum backs military

NAF airstrike: We closed Jilli market five years ago – Gov Zulum backs military

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has warned residents against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents.
ADC crisis: Supreme Court to hear Mark-led faction appeal against Nafiu Bala on Tuesday

ADC crisis: Supreme Court to hear Mark-led faction appeal against Nafiu Bala on Tuesday

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

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Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at Como

Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at Como

Inter Milan put one hand on the Serie A title on Sunday after coming back from two goals down to win 4-3 in a thrilling match at Como and move nine points clear of Napoli, who could only draw 1-1 at Parma.

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Hungary votes out prime minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Hungary votes out prime minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Hungary’s Viktor Orban, who conceded defeat to his rival in parliamentary elections on Sunday, was for 16 years a dominant and divisive figure who constantly tweaked his country’s political system during his time in power.

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Police begin investigation into killing of Agali in Lagos

Police begin investigation into killing of Agali in Lagos

In a late-night post on its official X page, the Lagos State Police Command stated that investigations had commenced following the reported shooting.

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Police smash robbery syndicate, recover 450 motorcycles in Imo

Police smash robbery syndicate, recover 450 motorcycles in Imo

Okoye said “the breakthrough followed a successful operation” that targeted armed robbery, attempted murder, and vehicle snatching across the state.

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‘No cause for alarm’ - Gumi breaks silence after meeting with security operatives

‘We need answers’ — Sheikh Gumi demands probe over NAF airstrike

Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has demanded an urgent probe into the Nigerian Air Force airstrike that reportedly left more than 50 civilians dead at a weekly market in Jilli village along the Borno–Yobe border.

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ADC express readiness to win 2027 general elections in Borno

ADC express readiness to win 2027 general elections in Borno

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno on Sunday expressed its determination to contest and win all elective positions in the state in the 2027 elections. The ADC Chairman in Borno, Alhaji Kolo Bukar, made the announcement shortly after the inauguration of the party’s executives in the state, in Maiduguri. “We know the terrain, we […]

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‘We must respect Arsenal’ – Guardiola tells players ahead of title showdown

‘We must respect Arsenal’ – Guardiola tells players ahead of title showdown

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic title showdown next weekend.

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No crisis in our party — Enugu APC dismisses allegations of mass resignation

No crisis in our party — Enugu APC dismisses allegations of mass resignation

By Anayo Okoli | Enugu The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has dismissed reports suggesting internal crisis and mass resignation of members, insisting that the party remains united and focused ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said its members are working in harmony to secure strong electoral outcomes for both President […]

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Amnesty International

Amnesty condemns Jilli market airstrike

Amnesty International has condemned a military airstrike on a market along the Borno–Yobe border.

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ADC releases updated convention committee list

ADC releases updated convention committee list

African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday released the updated list of its Convention Committee and sub-committees ahead of its April 14 national convention.

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Politics

Lagos 2027 heats up as Hamzat, Ambode’s supporters claim Tinubu’s endorsement 

Lagos 2027 heats up as Hamzat, Ambode’s supporters claim Tinubu’s endorsement 

Nigeria facing one-man rule, not one-party rule — Adewole Adebayo, ex-SDP presidential candidate

Nigeria facing one-man rule, not one-party rule — Adewole Adebayo, ex-SDP presidential candidate

ADC backs NBA’s position, rejects court’s intervention in party internal disputes 

ADC backs NBA’s position, rejects court’s intervention in party internal disputes 

Electoral Act

ADC threatens to renew, escalate civil disobedience action until INEC Chair resigns

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SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦2.9bn missing NIGCOMSAT, NNRA funds

SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦2.9bn missing NIGCOMSAT, NNRA funds

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the management of both the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged […]
Oyedele denies admitting errors in tax laws, faults ‘misleading’ reports

Oyedele denies admitting errors in tax laws, faults ‘misleading’ reports

Oseni Braimah: Fallen heroes deserve more than wreaths as Nigeria’s endless war claims another General  

B/Haram deadly counter-assault: Army narrates pathetic story of  how Gen Braimah was killed in Benisheikh

Insecurity

How terrorists wreaked havoc in Kwara again, killing 5 Forest Guards 

US begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria

US begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria

Metro

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Video: Teenager hacks celebrities’ WhatsApp, sells ‘adult contents’ to classmates in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has revealed how a 17-year-old boy allegedly hacked into celebrities’ WhatsApp accounts and sold explicit materials to fellow students.
Where is the light? Nigerians knock Adelabu as two weeks’ promise on electricity fails

Where is the light? Nigerians knock Adelabu as two weeks’ promise on electricity fails

10 tricks tokunbo car dealers use to rip off customers

10 tricks tokunbo car dealers use to rip off customers

Video: Navy detains officers over Bayelsa clash with soldiers during Tinubu’s visit

Video: Navy detains officers over Bayelsa clash with soldiers during Tinubu’s visit

From Wreckage to Altar: 20-year divine appointment of Capt Detimbir Chia 

From Wreckage to Altar: 20-year divine appointment of Capt Detimbir Chia 

Columns

The sacrificial lamb, by Patrick Omorodion

The sacrificial lamb, by Patrick Omorodion

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When systems fail, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

When systems fail, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

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Even INEC admonishes the media? By Tonnie Iredia

Even INEC admonishes the media? By Tonnie Iredia

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The lights of democracy are going out in Nigeria, by Dele Sobowale

The lights of democracy are going out in Nigeria, by Dele Sobowale

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Wike, the man who married the microphone, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Wike, the man who married the microphone, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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The New Family: How science is rewriting parenthood, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The New Family: How science is rewriting parenthood, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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The state cannot tax through illegitimacy, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The state cannot tax through illegitimacy, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Entertainment

Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle loses newborn daughter

Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle loses newborn daughter

Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter, Omayinuwa Harriet.
Actor Patrick Doyle welcomes child with new wife

Actor Patrick Doyle welcomes child with new wife

My husband doesn’t care about me kissing in movies – Scarlet Gomez

My husband doesn’t care about me kissing in movies – Scarlet Gomez

Tensions rise: Speculation grows over possible Burna Boy–Wizkid face-off after DJ Tunez clash

Tensions rise: Speculation grows over possible Burna Boy–Wizkid face-off after DJ Tunez clash

I will love to date Wizkid, Omah Lay — SwizzyBellaNaija

I will love to date Wizkid, Omah Lay — SwizzyBellaNaija

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Fix & Flip vs Buy & Hold: Which Real Estate Strategy is Better in 2026?

Bramridge Trust Review [ CA]  2026 – Legit or Not?

Bramridge Trust Review [ CA]  2026 – Legit or Not?

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Zenith Bank hits record N1.041 trillion profit in 2025, announces N8.75 final dividend

Fuel Prices Are Rising… But Your Comfort Doesn’t Have To Suffer

Fuel Prices Are Rising… But Your Comfort Doesn’t Have To Suffer

Videos

How I Spent Month In Detention Before Dismissal—Olamilekan, Soldier Who Asked Politicians To Send Sons Into Military

How I Spent Month In Detention Before Dismissal—Olamilekan, Soldier Who Asked Politicians To Send Sons Into Military

‘I slept in that building; it was strong’ – Resident reacts to Lagos school building collapse

‘I slept in that building; it was strong’ – Resident reacts to Lagos school building collapse

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021: Fela in early lead

Historically: Fela’s Kalakuta Republic demolished, religious faithfuls commence annual fasting

ICYMI

Oyedele denies admitting errors in tax laws, faults ‘misleading’ reports

Oyedele denies admitting errors in tax laws, faults ‘misleading’ reports

Oyedele warned that such narratives could mislead the public and undermine the objectives of the reforms.
A war in Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a choke point so critical that one misstep could rattle every economy on Earth

Updated: US warships pass through Strait of Hormuz

'In Nigeria, actions have consequences' - Kemi Badenoch flays UK's leniency with youths

‘In Nigeria, actions have consequences’ – Kemi Badenoch flays UK’s leniency with youths

Libya approves first unified budget in 13 years after US intervention

Libya approves first unified budget in 13 years after US intervention

Ex-senatorial candidate jailed 10 yrs for selling petrol to Boko Haram

Ex-senatorial candidate jailed 10 yrs for selling petrol to Boko Haram

Today’s toons

Cartoon: According to research, breastfeeding is healthy

Cartoon: According to research, breastfeeding is healthy

Cartoon: Can this balloon rise again?

Cartoon: Can this balloon rise again?

Cartoon: Job opportunity

Cartoon: Job opportunity

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Business

Africa trade policy group appoints Ese Owie as Convenor, targets global influence

Africa trade policy group appoints Ese Owie as Convenor, targets global influence

By Jeremiah Urowayino Trade experts and thought leaders from across the African continent have said Africa has a role in shaping the World Trade Organisation, WTO, reform, noting that the world is at a critical juncture for the multilateral trading system. They said this while launching the Africa Trade Policy Working Group, ATP Working Group, […]
Consumers express pessimism on macroeconomy, first time since Nov 2025

Consumers express pessimism on macroeconomy, first time since Nov 2025

Wema Bank

We’ll sustain impressive growth, stakeholder value — Wema Bank

World bank

World Bank downgrades Nigeria’s 2026 economic growth to 4.1%

Customs, PEBEC in joint strategy to strengthen port efficiency

Customs, PEBEC in joint strategy to strengthen port efficiency

Health

HURIWA

HURIWA urges Tinubu to act decisively as violence escalates

Health Organisation

World Health Day: Fund PHCs now, PHSAI tells Lagos Govt

ASURI declares indefinite strike, picketing at NIMR over retirement dispute

ASURI declares indefinite strike, picketing at NIMR over retirement dispute

"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 says next pandemic could be closer than we think as 800 health centres unite

Sports

Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at Como

Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at Como

Inter Milan put one hand on the Serie A title on Sunday after coming back from two goals down to win 4-3 in a thrilling match at Como and move nine points clear of Napoli, who could only draw 1-1 at Parma.
‘We must respect Arsenal’ – Guardiola tells players ahead of title showdown

‘We must respect Arsenal’ – Guardiola tells players ahead of title showdown

Man City thrash Chelsea 3-0 to close gap on leaders Arsenal

Man City thrash Chelsea 3-0 to close gap on leaders Arsenal

Tottenham sink deeper into relegation after 1-0 loss at Sunderland

Tottenham sink deeper into relegation after 1-0 loss at Sunderland

Birmingham dent Wrexham’s Championship play-off hopes

Birmingham dent Wrexham’s Championship play-off hopes

Relationships

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

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

Don’t let affairs destroy your relationship

Forty years? More like a lifetime!          

Facts your son needs to know about handling a woman

Special Report

West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria 

West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria 

Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1% expansion and an anticipated market value of US$161.7 million by 2027. This growth is fuelled by a US$1.2 billion Federal Ministry investment in infrastructure and workforce, major oncology and diagnostic expansions by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and increased imports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […]

Stealing of catalytic converters: China-made alternatives offer relief

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 ICONS

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?

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

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Technology

From Import Dependency to Local Capacity: Nigeria’s Tech Manufacturing Journey

From Import Dependency to Local Capacity: Nigeria’s Tech Manufacturing Journey

The recent escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran has delivered a sharp reminder of Nigeria’s economic vulnerability.

Locally made metal cards ‘ll boost homegrown capacity, reduce capital flight – Seun Lawal, CEO Cardforté

Locally made metal cards ‘ll boost homegrown capacity, reduce capital flight – Seun Lawal, CEO Cardforté

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor For the past five years, Co Founder and CEO of Cardforté, a card technology company, Seun Lawal, has navigated his business through the trenches to now appear in the Frontline of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem But within those years, he has learned that doing business in Nigeria teaches one very quickly […]

Shettima, Bosun, others join UNDP’s Attafuah to unveil AI UNIPOD in Lagos

Shettima, Bosun, others join UNDP’s Attafuah to unveil AI UNIPOD in Lagos

By Prince Osuagwu High-level government officials and development partners gathered at the University of Lagos to unveil the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pods (AI UNIPOD) at the Lagos State University, yaba. Organizers say AI UNIPOD is a project that aims to empower students and institutions with practical skills, foster innovation, and spur measurable social and […]

Shopping for Easter free from dropped calls

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.

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Education

Nomadic education crisis: 10m children unsure of future

Nomadic education crisis: 10m children unsure of future

There are over 10 million Nigerians who fall into this category and there are over 4,000 schools set up across the country for the purpose

Reps recommend delisting of NECO, UI, Police from 2025 budget

FG, varsities, private sector must partner to advance postgraduate education — Ex-UI VC, Bamiro

By Elizabeth Osayande  A former Vice-Chancellor of the  University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, has called for urgent collaboration between government, universities and the private sector to advance postgraduate education in Nigeria, describing such partnership as critical to national development. Prof. Bamiro made the call while delivering the keynote address at the four-day 67th meeting […]

YabaTech

YABATECH charges new Deans, HODs on integrity, innovation, university mindset

By Elizabeth Osayande  The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has charged newly-elected Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments (HODs) to embrace a transformative, university-driven mindset anchored on integrity, innovation and accountability as the institution positions itself for a major transition. This charge was given during a one-day induction training workshop organised by the […]

YabaTech

YABATECH steps up AI education

YABATECH has taken a notable step towards embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into its academic offering

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