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My son's defection to APC personal to him - Atiku

ADC: ‘Don’t celebrate yet’ — Atiku cautions after S-Court backs Mark leadership

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned Nigerians against celebrating too early, despite the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Senator David Mark as leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the real political battle still lies ahead.
Explainer: What Supreme Court ruling means for ADC, INEC deadline

Explainer: What Supreme Court ruling means for ADC, INEC deadline

Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister after Adelabu’s resignation

Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister after Adelabu’s resignation

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S’Court verdict on ADC leadership dispute strengthens rule of law — Tambuwal

Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has hailed the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a landmark affirmation of the rule of law and the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

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‘If $23bn refinery didn’t work, I was dead’, says Dangote

Dangote Refinery recalls redeployed engineers

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed across its business units, following what management described as a conditional pardon after internal disciplinary actions linked to operational disruptions.

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APC extends sale of forms, submission deadline for 2027 primaries

APC extends sale of forms, submission deadline for 2027 primaries

The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has extended the deadlines for the sale and submission of expression of interest and nomination forms for its 2027 general election primaries, citing the public holiday observed on Friday and an unusually high volume of interest from aspirants.

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Keyamo

FG resolves 20-year MM2 dispute, approves aircraft leasing firm – Keyamo

Keyamo announced this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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Wabara issues directives as BoT takes over PDP leadership

Wabara issues directives as BoT takes over PDP leadership

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party has assumed national leadership of the party following a Supreme Court judgment that invalidated its recent national conventions and leadership structures.

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S’ Court judgment: Focus now on winning 2027 elections – Rivers ADC

S’ Court judgment: Focus now on winning 2027 elections – Rivers ADC

Basking in the euphoria of the Supreme Court’s judgment that restored the leadership of Senator David Mark on Thursday, the Chairman-elect of the party in Rivers State, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, said focus now shifts to winning the 2027 general elections.

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FUTA SSANU protests non-remittance of NHF contributions, demands refunds for retirees

FUTA SSANU protests non-remittance of NHF contributions, demands refunds for retirees

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) branch, have staged a protest in Akure over alleged non-remittance and delayed refunds of their National Housing Fund (NHF) contributions.

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UK court jails 24-year-old Nigerian migrant 17 years for rape

UK court jails 24-year-old Nigerian migrant 17 years for rape

A UK court has sentenced a 24-year-old Nigerian migrant, Gift Oladele, to 17 years in prison for raping a 19-year-old woman after dragging her into woods in Wrexham, Wales.

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PDP

PDP crisis: Anyanwu camp blasts ‘misinterpretation’ of S’ Court verdict

The clash, which played out live on Channels TV’s Politics Today, highlights how the PDP remains divided despite the apex court’s decision, with both camps citing the same ruling but reaching opposing conclusions on what it means for the party’s leadership.

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First direct US flight in seven years lands in Venezuela

First direct US flight in seven years lands in Venezuela

The first direct flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years landed Thursday in Caracas, a new sign of a thaw after Washington deposed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.

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Politics

2027: ‘If I’ve erred in any way, I’m sorry’, Elliot begs Gbajabiamila

2027: ‘If I’ve erred in any way, I’m sorry’, Elliot begs Gbajabiamila

The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Olusola Elliot, has appealed to the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, for forgiveness if he had offended him while serving the constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
My son's defection to APC personal to him - Atiku

ADC: ‘Don’t celebrate yet’ — Atiku cautions after S-Court backs Mark leadership

Lagos Assembly: Surulere shouldn’t trade experience for experiment — Elliott

Lagos Assembly: Surulere shouldn’t trade experience for experiment — Elliott

ADC

Supreme Court restores David Mark-led ADC leadership

Turaki-led PDP faction loses as Supreme Court voids Ibadan convention

Turaki-led PDP faction loses as Supreme Court voids Ibadan convention

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dollar

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 30, 2026

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar across both the official and informal currency markets on Thursday morning, April 30, 2026.
Just in: Court quashes Dabe's suit, awards Ojukwu's will to Bianca

Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as foreign affairs minister

FG raises fresh alarm: 15m Nigerian children out of school

FG raises fresh alarm: 15m Nigerian children out of school

10 things to expect after UAE exits OPEC

10 things to expect after UAE exits OPEC

Journalists in Portugal

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

Metro

Egbin Power Plant shuts down after contractor dies during underwater repairs

Egbin Power Plant shuts down after contractor dies during underwater repairs

Operations at the affected section were halted immediately, leading to a broader shutdown of the facility for safety checks and assessment
religion

Sunday service that exposed Pastor’s secret sin

IGP orders dismissal, criminal prosecution of officers in Effurun shooting

IGP orders dismissal, criminal prosecution of officers in Effurun shooting

‘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

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

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

Olu Fasan

2027: Atiku only cares about running, not winning! By Olu Fasan

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The Niche Lecture: And Alex Otti spoke loud and clear, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

The Niche Lecture: And Alex Otti spoke loud and clear, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Press Freedom Day: Combat fake news or be consumed by it – Dr. Ruth Oji

Digital Decorum: Why your voice and words carry more weight online than you think, by Ruth Oji

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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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Entertainment

‘You changed everything for me’— Davido celebrates wife Chioma on 31st birthday

‘You changed everything for me’— Davido celebrates wife Chioma on 31st birthday

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has celebrated his wife, Chioma Adeleke, on her birthday with a heartfelt tribute, describing her as his “real strength” and crediting her with transforming his life.
Country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe dies aged 86

Country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe dies aged 86

Spotify rolls out badge to distinguish human artists from AI

Spotify rolls out badge to distinguish human artists from AI

I Go Dye urges police reform, calls for accountability in open letter to IGP

I Go Dye urges police reform, calls for accountability in open letter to IGP

Sisi Alagbo

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

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Play Where You Belong — The Game Starts Before Kick-off | MSport x Chelsea FC

Play Where You Belong — The Game Starts Before Kick-off | MSport x Chelsea FC

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 

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

287 nominations for Nobel Peace Prize

287 nominations for Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Institute on Thursday announced that 287 nominations had been submitted for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
2027 polls: S-Court to determine PDP, ADC fates today

2027 polls: S-Court to determine PDP, ADC fates today

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

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

‘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 

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

Meta shares plummet near 10% after earnings, Google skyrockets

Meta shares plummet near 10% after earnings, Google skyrockets

Meta shares tumbled nearly 10 percent at the opening Thursday on Wall Street, while Google-parent Alphabet surged more than six percent.
Farmers

AFAN to FG: Create National Committee to curb farmer–herder clashes

NGX-Group-Building

Shareholders endorse NGX Group’s bonus shares, dividend payout, others

Waltersmith upgraded facility catalyzed scalable refining operation to 10,000bdp

Waltersmith upgraded facility catalyzed scalable refining operation to 10,000bdp

Nigeria infrastructure spend to hit $40bn by 2050 — PwC

Nigeria infrastructure spend to hit $40bn by 2050 — PwC

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

‘It’s really sad’ — Pochettino on Tottenham’s relegation battle

‘It’s really sad’ — Pochettino on Tottenham’s relegation battle

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he is "really sad" to watch his former club suffer in their fight against relegation from the Premier League.
FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka after election pledge

Iran to play 2026 World Cup games in United States – FIFA president

African football confederation backing Infantino re-election bid

African football confederation backing Infantino re-election bid

Why I don’t want my child to play football —Endrick

Why I don’t want my child to play football —Endrick

Ashley Young announces retirement from football aged 40

Ashley Young announces retirement from football aged 40

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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