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Drug Addiction: Youths hit hard as 14.3m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in one year

Drug Addiction: Youths hit hard as 14.3m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in one year

Existing rehabilitation facilities can accommodate less than 10 percent of those in need. The country also faces a shortage of trained addiction specialists
2027: Opposition eyes united front against APC

2027: Opposition eyes united front against APC

Charly Boy: I lived wild, did drugs, survived cancer, now I’ve new life

Charly Boy: I lived wild, did drugs, survived cancer, now I’ve new life

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COAS vows decisive action against security threats

COAS vows decisive action against security threats

Shaibu urged continued support from citizens and state governments, stressing that collaboration remained critical to achieving lasting peace.

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OpenAI CEO’s California home attacked, man arrested

OpenAI CEO’s California home attacked, man arrested

No one was injured in the incident, and the firm behind the popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot would not confirm if the CEO was home at the time.

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Jimoh Ibrahim

Tinubu in talks with countries to end insecurity – Jimoh Ibrahim

Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, says President Bola Tinubu is in talks with Britain, US and Türkiye, among others, to end Nigeria’s security challenges.

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Oyedele admits errors in new tax laws, assures swift correction

Oyedele admits errors in new tax laws, assures swift correction

Oyedele emphasised that understanding the underlying objectives of tax policies is crucial, urging stakeholders to look beyond the text of the laws to their broader purpose.

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10 tricks tokunbo car dealers use to rip off customers

10 tricks tokunbo car dealers use to rip off customers

Prospective buyers are strongly advised to conduct thorough inspections, preferably with trusted mechanics, before purchasing used car

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NNPC profit

NNPC monthly profit drops 64% as revenue hits N2.68trn

However, the company’s profit after tax plunged by 64.67 per cent to N136 billion in February, down from N385 billion posted in the previous month.

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Nigerian mum of three dies in UK after cancer battle

Nigerian mum of three dies in UK after cancer battle

Omotayo Abioye, a 40-year-old Nigerian woman and mother of three, has passed away in the United Kingdom following what has been described as a brave fight against breast cancer.

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Djibouti president claims sixth straight term

Djibouti president claims sixth straight term

Guelleh won Friday’s presidential election with 97.8 percent of the vote, according to official results.

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Faleke endorses Hamzat for Lagos gov position

Faleke endorses Hamzat for Lagos gov position

Within the APC, there are indications that leaders are gravitating toward a consensus approach that could see Hamzat emerge as the party’s governorship flagbearer in Lagos.

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US begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria

US begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria

The United States government has begun enforcing visa restrictions on individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria.

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Politics

2027: Opposition eyes united front against APC

2027: Opposition eyes united front against APC

INEC postpones voter revalidation exercise till after 2027 elections

INEC postpones voter revalidation exercise till after 2027 elections

ADC crisis: Court hears Nafiu-Bala Gombe’s suit April 14

ADC crisis: Court hears Nafiu-Bala Gombe’s suit April 14

2027 Polls: NBA slams courts over roles in crisis rocking political parties

2027 Polls: NBA slams courts over roles in crisis rocking political parties

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US begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria

US begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria

The United States government has begun enforcing visa restrictions on individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria.
Full list of 23 CBT centres JAMB delisted in 11 states

Full list of 23 CBT centres JAMB delisted in 11 states

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission

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

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

Bloody Holy Week: 147 killed in Nigeria

Bloody Holy Week: 147 killed in Nigeria

Metro

10 tricks tokunbo car dealers use to rip off customers

10 tricks tokunbo car dealers use to rip off customers

Prospective buyers are strongly advised to conduct thorough inspections, preferably with trusted mechanics, before purchasing used car
From Wreckage to Altar: 20-year divine appointment of Capt Detimbir Chia 

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

Delta: Is court no more last hope of common men, Okuama people cry out

Delta: Is court no more last hope of common men, Okuama people cry out

Drug Addiction: Youths hit hard as 14.3m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in one year

Drug Addiction: Youths hit hard as 14.3m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in one year

Delta: Sapele council chairman, Abeke kidnapped

Delta: Sapele council chairman, Abeke kidnapped

Columns

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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Wole Soyinka: Has the man died? By Ugoji Egbujo

Wole Soyinka: Has the man died? By Ugoji Egbujo

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Why I joined Vanguard

Religious activism as sign of a failing state? By Muyiwa Adetiba

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Tinubu in a fix over next Lagos governor, by Emmanuel Aziken

Tinubu in a fix over next Lagos governor, by Emmanuel Aziken

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US/Israel-Iran war: What is our govt doing for us? By Adekunle Adekoya

US/Israel-Iran war: What is our govt doing for us? By Adekunle Adekoya

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Donu Kogbara

Psychological warfare! By Donu Kogbara

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Entertainment

Charly Boy: I lived wild, did drugs, survived cancer, now I’ve new life

Charly Boy: I lived wild, did drugs, survived cancer, now I’ve new life

"We had two interviews which were so hilarious, father and son chatting on national television…. t I ended up knowing that I knew nothing about him"
Peggy Ovire: The fashionista stealing hearts

Peggy Ovire: The fashionista stealing hearts

I’m undisputed father of Nollywood – Returnee Chris Obi-Rapu declares

I’m undisputed father of Nollywood – Returnee Chris Obi-Rapu declares

Musawa inaugurates 4 C’ttees to build Nigeria’s creative-economy infrastructure

Musawa inaugurates 4 C’ttees to build Nigeria’s creative-economy infrastructure

Baseline Media and Entertainment unveils Base TV to expand digital reach across Africa

Baseline Media and Entertainment unveils Base TV to expand digital reach across Africa

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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

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

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

A former senatorial candidate in Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison for selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists.
Tinubu describes fallen soldiers in Borno attack as unforgettable heroes

Tinubu describes fallen soldiers in Borno attack as unforgettable heroes

Last surviving child of 48th Ooni of Ife dies at 102

Last surviving child of 48th Ooni of Ife dies at 102

Full list of African countries affected by US-Iran war

Full list of African countries affected by US-Iran war

5 phones with better camera quality than iPhone 17

5 phones with better camera quality than iPhone 17

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

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

WHX returns to Lagos as healthcare investment surges across West Africa

WHX returns to Lagos as healthcare investment surges across West Africa

NAFDAC

Drug import dependence shrinks as local production hits 50%

Sports

EPL: West Ham beat Wolves to send Spurs into relegation zone

EPL: West Ham beat Wolves to send Spurs into relegation zone

West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 win against Wolves on Friday that dumped Tottenham into the bottom three.
La Liga: Real Madrid title hopes dented by Girona draw

La Liga: Real Madrid title hopes dented by Girona draw

UEFA drops referee after controversial decision in Barcelona Champions League loss to Atletico

UEFA drops referee after controversial decision in Barcelona Champions League loss to Atletico

Arteta urges Arsenal to pile pressure on Man City in title race

Arteta urges Arsenal to pile pressure on Man City in title race

Fernandez remains out despite apology – Chelsea boss Rosenior

Fernandez remains out despite apology – Chelsea boss Rosenior

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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