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IGP orders dismissal, criminal prosecution of officers in Effurun shooting

IGP orders dismissal, criminal prosecution of officers in Effurun shooting

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered immediate disciplinary action against officers of the Nigeria Police Force involved in the fatal shooting incident in Effurun, Delta State, which led to the death of a civilian, Mene Ogidi.
Just in: Court quashes Dabe's suit, awards Ojukwu's will to Bianca

Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as foreign affairs minister

How we uncovered plot to overthrow Tinubu, Army tells court

How we uncovered plot to overthrow Tinubu, Army tells court

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South East Security: Troops rescue kidnapped victims, arrest criminals after shootout

South East Security: Troops rescue kidnapped victims, arrest criminals after shootout

Troops of Operation Udoka in collaboration with other security agencies in furtherance of sustained operations in the South East under operation Eastern Sanity have rescued four kidnapped victims after a pursuit of the kidnappers and a firefight engagement.

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‘We strangled him because he recognised us’ – Kidnappers of 17-yr-old boy

‘We strangled him because he recognised us’ – Kidnappers of 17-yr-old boy

“Elijah chained his legs and made a video of him, which was intended to be sent to his parents”

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Alleged Trump assassin took selfie moments before attack – Prosecutors

Alleged Trump assassin took selfie moments before attack – Prosecutors

The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room moments before bursting through security with a pump-action shotgun, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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10 things to expect after UAE exits OPEC

10 things to expect after UAE exits OPEC

New trade routes and tanker movements could emerge as the UAE targets new markets more aggressively, reshaping global oil logistics

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PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of UCL semi-final return

PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of UCL semi-final return

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich next week due to a thigh injury, the European champions said on Wednesday.

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Breaking: FG declares Friday, May 1 public holiday

Breaking: FG declares Friday, May 1 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to celebrate this year’s International Workers Day.

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Just in: Court quashes Dabe's suit, awards Ojukwu's will to Bianca

Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as foreign affairs minister

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections.

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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Iran FA pulls out of FIFA congress in Canada over airport ‘insult’

Top Iranian football officials have left Canada before the start of the FIFA Congress because of the behaviour of officials during immigration checks at Toronto’s international airport, Iranian media reported Wednesday.

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How we uncovered plot to overthrow Tinubu, Army tells court

How we uncovered plot to overthrow Tinubu, Army tells court

The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, confirmed before the Federal High Court in Abuja that there was indeed a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu through a coup d’état.

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Herdsmen

Tension rises in Benue as residents raise alarm over influx of armed herdsmen

Residents of Logo Local Government Area LGA, in Benue state have raised alarm over what they describe as a heavy influx of armed Fulani herdsmen into the Gaambe-Tiev axis, a development that is reportedly heightening tension across affected communities.

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

2027: Makinde rejects religion in successor decision-making process

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not be pressured into choosing his successor based on religious considerations ahead of the 2027 governorship transition, insisting that competence and continuity of good governance must come first.
Lagos 2027: Hamzat confident as Tinubu backs guber bid

Lagos 2027: Hamzat confident as Tinubu backs guber bid

Osun guber: APC vows to defeat Adeleke by 10pm on election day

Osun guber: APC vows to defeat Adeleke by 10pm on election day

ADC

ADC pushes back as court bars INEC from recognising state congresses

ADC

Mark-led ADC trying to hijack our party ‘ve failed woefully — Kachikwu

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10 things to expect after UAE exits OPEC

10 things to expect after UAE exits OPEC

New trade routes and tanker movements could emerge as the UAE targets new markets more aggressively, reshaping global oil logistics
Journalists in Portugal

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027 polls] ADC, PRP blow hot

Naira falls to N1250/$ in parallel market

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 29, 2026

Family recounts horrific killing of Abuja corps member, demands justice

Family recounts horrific killing of Abuja corps member, demands justice

Inflation rises again

Naira appreciates to N1,390/$ in parallel market

Vanguard Economic Discourse

Stakeholders urge FG to tackle insecurity, boost youth inclusion in Agriculture

Stakeholders urge FG to tackle insecurity, boost youth inclusion in Agriculture

The concerns were raised during a panel session at the 9th edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse held in Lagos on Wednesday.
Photos: Industry leaders, sector stakeholders, others grace Vanguard Economic Discourse

Photos: Industry leaders, sector stakeholders, others grace Vanguard Economic Discourse

Dele Oye faults govt’s role in business, cites failures of Ajaokuta, refineries

Dele Oye faults govt’s role in business, cites failures of Ajaokuta, refineries

FAO lists six pathways to fix Nigeria’s food crisis

FAO lists six pathways to fix Nigeria’s food crisis

Vanguard Economic Discourse: Food system under stress, livestock key to reform  —  FG

Vanguard Economic Discourse: Food system under stress, livestock key to reform  —  FG

Metro

‘We strangled him because he recognised us’ – Kidnappers of 17-yr-old boy

‘We strangled him because he recognised us’ – Kidnappers of 17-yr-old boy

"Elijah chained his legs and made a video of him, which was intended to be sent to his parents"
Delta Shooting: My two children were killed by Police — Mother of late Oghenemine

Delta Shooting: My two children were killed by Police — Mother of late Oghenemine

Six in 10 Nigerian students are into cybercrime – EFCC boss

Six in 10 Nigerian students are into cybercrime – EFCC boss

Effurun Suspect’s Killing: Police arrest officer, assures justice

Effurun Suspect’s Killing: Police arrest officer, assures justice

From Almajiri to Entrepreneur: How Rabiu Shuaibu rewrote his destiny

From Almajiri to Entrepreneur: How Rabiu Shuaibu rewrote his destiny

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

Okoh Aihe

From telecom to other sectors, a lesson in agile regulation, by Okoh Aihe

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Can Makinde save the ADC? By Rotimi Fasan

Can Makinde save the ADC? By Rotimi Fasan

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Waziri Ibrahim’s “Politics Without Bitterness” and the remaking of the Nigerian elite (1), by Usman Sarki

Waziri Ibrahim’s “Politics Without Bitterness” and the remaking of the Nigerian elite (1), by Usman Sarki

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Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (1), by Ochereome Nnanna

Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (1), by Ochereome Nnanna

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and other states be, by Eric Teniola

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Nigerians have no friends in Tel Aviv, by Owei Lakemfa

Nigerians have no friends in Tel Aviv, by Owei Lakemfa

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Shielding indicted or incompetent Nigerian ministers, by Tonnie Iredia

Shielding indicted or incompetent Nigerian ministers, by Tonnie Iredia

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Entertainment

Sisi Alagbo

‘Forgive me’ — Sisi Alagbo breaks silence after leaked sex tape

Eniola Fagbemi, popularly known as Sisi Alagbo, has publicly apologised after a private video involving her surfaced online, sparking widespread reactions on social media.
‘I’m not coming to steal money’ — Cubana Chief Priest declares Reps ambition

‘I’m not coming to steal money’ — Cubana Chief Priest declares Reps ambition

Ayo Kuti

Video: I lost my virginity at 16 to outdo my father — Ayo Kuti

Nathan Chasing Horse

Hollywood’s Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault

Saga Adeolu

Actors don’t enjoy kissing on set — Saga Adeolu

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Betting tips for simple digital finance

Betting tips for simple digital finance

Xiaomi Introduces REDMI A7 Pro with an Immersive Display, Long-Lasting Battery, and Intuitive Upgrades

Xiaomi Introduces REDMI A7 Pro with an Immersive Display, Long-Lasting Battery, and Intuitive Upgrades

From Nigerian roots to global scale LemFi commits £100M to UK 

From Nigerian roots to global scale: LemFi commits £100M to UK 

RE REBUTTAL TO PUBLIC NOTICE ISSUED BY THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT ON ALLEGED ILLEGAL AND UNLICENSED GAMING OPERATORS

Re: Rebuttal To Public Notice Issued By The Lagos State Government On Alleged Illegal And Unlicensed Gaming Operators

Videos

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

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

ICYMI

'My in-laws, bad English comment misquoted' - Kenyan President Ruto tell Nigerians

‘My in-laws, bad English comment misquoted’ – Kenyan President Ruto tell Nigerians

President William Ruto of Kenyan has explained that his remarks on Nigerian English were misinterpreted and taken out of context.
‘I’m an entrepreneur; my money not from Sanwo-Olu’  —  Aisha Achimugu

‘I’m an entrepreneur; my money not from Sanwo-Olu’  —  Aisha Achimugu

World leaders react to Washington gala shooting; suspect named, detained 

World leaders react to Washington gala shooting; suspect named, detained 

Why I appointed Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu’s wife as board chairman –  Gov Otti

Why I appointed Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu’s wife as board chairman – Gov Otti

Nigeria not a poor country - Presidency

FG raises civil servants’ allowances, welfare and exit packages

Today’s toons

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

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

Cartoon: 'School is (not) scam'

Cartoon: ‘School is (not) scam’

Cartoon: ‘Boys, I have a gift for you’

Cartoon: ‘Boys, I have a gift for you’

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Business

TotalEnergies first-quarter profits surge amid Middle East war

TotalEnergies first-quarter profits surge amid Middle East war

French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday net profit rose 51 percent in the first quarter to $5.8 billion, boosted by higher oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East, drawing criticism from climate groups.
JET-A1:  Middlemen defy regulator’s pricing band, raise price to N2,230/litre 

JET-A1:  Middlemen defy regulator’s pricing band, raise price to N2,230/litre 

GTCO shareholders laud record N12.76 dividend payout

GTCO shareholders laud record N12.76 dividend payout

Value addition, innovation key to Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance — DG, RMRDC

Value addition, innovation key to Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance — DG, RMRDC

Tinubu hails Cardoso’s reforms, banking recapitalisation 

Tinubu hails Cardoso’s reforms, banking recapitalisation 

Health

Fresh concerns as 2.1m Nigerian children miss immunisation

Fresh concerns as 2.1m Nigerian children miss immunisation

malaria

World Malaria Day: Local drugs, APIs key to ending disease — Emzor

National health emergency: Why careless food choices are killing Nigerians

National health emergency: Why careless food choices are killing Nigerians

Lagos tightens Ilera Eko enforcement, targets hospitals, expands access

Lagos tightens Ilera Eko enforcement, targets hospitals, expands access

Sports

PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of UCL semi-final return

PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of UCL semi-final return

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich next week due to a thigh injury, the European champions said on Wednesday.
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Iran FA pulls out of FIFA congress in Canada over airport ‘insult’

Champions League: Arteta charges players to ‘make a statement’

Champions League: Arteta charges players to ‘make a statement’

Top countries yet to play in the FIFA World Cup

Top countries yet to play in the FIFA World Cup

Chelsea winger Mudryk to appeal against four-year doping ban

Chelsea winger Mudryk to appeal against four-year doping ban

Relationships

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

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

Don’t let affairs destroy your relationship

Special Report

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

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 […]

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Technology

PAFON 2026: Cybersecurity gaps, trust issues undermine financial inclusion drive

PAFON 2026: Cybersecurity gaps, trust issues undermine financial inclusion drive

As Nigeria accelerates its transition toward a cashless economy and deeper financial inclusion, stakeholders have raised concerns that persistent cybersecurity gaps and declining trust could undermine the sustainability of progress in the digital payments ecosystem.

Interswitch, Stakeholders seek stronger public-private collaboration to unlock retail growth

Interswitch, Stakeholders seek stronger public-private collaboration to unlock retail growth

Stakeholders at the Interswitch Retail Summit have called for stronger collaboration between the private sector and government to unlock new opportunities for retailers and drive sustainable growth across Nigeria’s retail ecosystem.

Food security: How technology can drive Nigeria’s productivity-driven agric sector dreams

Food security: How technology can drive Nigeria’s productivity-driven agric sector dreams

Technology is emerging as the defining force in Nigeria’s push to transform agriculture from a subsistence activity into a modern, productivity-driven sector capable of ensuring food security and economic stability.

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Nigeria, South Africa plot strategy to close intra-African trade gap

Intra-African trade remains below 20 per cent of the continent’s total trade and this low level of trade deficit is a significant obstacle to sustainable growth and development.

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Education

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

Nigeria not a poor country - Presidency

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.

‘Where is your cooler of food?’ – Weird demands at postgraduate defences

‘Where is your cooler of food?’ – Weird demands at postgraduate defences

“I was given the mandate to provide refreshment and drinks. Besides the supervisor, other workers in the department were also taken care of”

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