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Court okays El-Rufai’s dental, eye treatment in Abuja under ICPC supervision

Court okays El-Rufai’s dental, eye treatment in Abuja under ICPC supervision

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted former governor Nasir el-Rufai permission to seek medical treatment in Abuja.
Bola Tinubu

APC waives Tinubu screening, mocks opposition’s divisions ahead of 2027

Obi left ADC because he couldn’t take on Atiku – Dele Momodu

Obi left ADC because he couldn’t take on Atiku – Dele Momodu

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Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG — date, time, venue

Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG — date, time, venue

Arsenal and PSG have secured their places in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final after eliminating Atletico and Bayern Munich respectively.

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‘They deceived us; but I made money’ — Women trafficked to Ivory Coast for prostitution

‘They deceived us; but I made money’ — Women trafficked to Ivory Coast for prostitution

Despite the ordeal, she admitted the financial returns influenced her perception of the experience

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PSG reach Champions League final after 1-1 draw at Bayern

PSG reach Champions League final after 1-1 draw at Bayern

Holders Paris Saint-Germain booked a Champions League final against Arsenal as a 1-1 draw in their semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich on Wednesday sealed a 6-5 aggregate victory.

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‘I was paid over N1million for Monica 2’ – Actress Blessing Onwukwe

‘I was paid over N1million for Monica 2’ – Actress Blessing Onwukwe

Nollywood actress Blessing Onwukwe has revealed that she earned more than ₦1 million for her role in the second part of the viral movie Monica.

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Court okays El-Rufai’s dental, eye treatment in Abuja under ICPC supervision

Court okays El-Rufai’s dental, eye treatment in Abuja under ICPC supervision

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted former governor Nasir el-Rufai permission to seek medical treatment in Abuja.

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‘I’m starting my masters’s degree in political science next year’ – Davido

‘I’m starting my masters’s degree in political science next year’ – Davido

Nigerian music star Davido has revealed plans to further his education, announcing that he will begin a Master’s degree in Political Science at a university in the United Kingdom next year.

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FG begins Carter Bridge rebuild, sets 36-month timeline

FG begins Carter Bridge rebuild, sets 36-month timeline

The Federal Government on Wednesday handed over order for the reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos State, with a promise that a section would be cable-stayed.

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EXCLUSIVE: Reps’ Bill bans rice importation, prescribes life imprisonment for offenders

Prices of beans, eggs, garri, others rise monthly despite annual decline — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a fresh uptick in food prices on a month-on-month basis, even as key staples recorded sharp declines year-on-year, indicating persistent pressure in Nigeria’s food market.

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My phones will not be switched off after my swearing in – Pemu

My phones will not be switched off after my swearing in – Pemu

Joins race for Warri North House of Assembly seat By Jimitota Onoyume A top contender for the Warri North state constituency seat in the Delta state House of Assembly, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC , Hon Kingsley Noyo Pemu , has assured that he would not disconnect from his constituents after […]

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Neymar apologises to Robinho Jr after slapping him in training

Neymar apologises to Robinho Jr after slapping him in training

Neymar has publicly apologized to Santos team-mate Robinho Junior for slapping him during a training session, as the pair appeared to put the dispute behind them during a game on Tuesday.

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'No faction in PDP'; Wike offers defectors soft landing

Wike dares Turaki’s PDP faction: ‘Open a secretariat, bank account, I’ll seal it’

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, challenged the Tanimu Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, daring it to open an official party secretariat in Abuja and bank account if they genuinely believed they controlled the opposition party.
Babachir

Peter Obi’s heart was never in ADC — Babachir Lawal

2027: Wike settles for George-Kelly, Chinda as APC, PDP guber aspirants —Source

2027: Wike settles for George-Kelly, Chinda as APC, PDP guber aspirants —Source

Senate

After two terms, five APC Govs turn eyes to Senate

I think ADC is dead - Akpabio

I think ADC is dead – Akpabio

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‘I’m not moved by emotions’ – Wike rejects Abuja pastor’s plea over Jabi Lake

‘I’m not moved by emotions’ – Wike rejects Abuja pastor’s plea over Jabi Lake

By Ayobami Okerinde The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said emotional appeals will not influence government decisions on the redevelopment of Jabi Lake, insisting that land use in Abuja must follow due process and public interest. Wike spoke on Wednesday in response to a plea by the senior pastor of Family […]
IPDespite the naira-for-crude arrangement, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has concluded plans to import 13.62 million barrels MAN rejects fuel imports as Dangote Refinery denies supply disruption claims

Dangote Refinery adjusts petrol price to ₦1,350 per litre

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Citing crises, 19 NASS members defect to NDC

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Citing crises, 19 NASS members defect to NDC

Tinubu engages global investors in Paris

Tinubu engages global investors in Paris

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 6, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 6, 2026

Metro

‘They deceived us; but I made money’ — Women trafficked to Ivory Coast for prostitution

‘They deceived us; but I made money’ — Women trafficked to Ivory Coast for prostitution

Despite the ordeal, she admitted the financial returns influenced her perception of the experience
Man, 27, bags life imprisonment for raping 13-year-old girl in Calabar

Man, 27, bags life imprisonment for raping 13-year-old girl in Calabar

Insecurity

16 killed in attacks on Katsina villages, Plateau communities

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

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

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

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

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

Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (2), by Ochereome Nnanna

Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (2), by Ochereome Nnanna

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These ‘structures of criminality’, by Rotimi Fasan

These ‘structures of criminality’, by Rotimi Fasan

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Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim’s “Politics Without Bitterness” and the Remaking of the Nigerian Elite (2), by Usman Sarki

Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim’s “Politics Without Bitterness” and the Remaking of the Nigerian Elite (2), by Usman Sarki

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Okoh Aihe

For MTN and Airtel, a good story on telecom display board, by Okoh Aihe

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From Dust to Harvest: Katsina’s Quiet Revolution, by Dakuku Peterside

From Dust to Harvest: Katsina’s Quiet Revolution, by Dakuku Peterside

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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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Entertainment

‘I was paid over N1million for Monica 2’ – Actress Blessing Onwukwe

‘I was paid over N1million for Monica 2’ – Actress Blessing Onwukwe

Nollywood actress Blessing Onwukwe has revealed that she earned more than ₦1 million for her role in the second part of the viral movie Monica.
‘I’m starting my masters’s degree in political science next year’ – Davido

‘I’m starting my masters’s degree in political science next year’ – Davido

Carter Efe

Carter Efe reveals when he’ll receive N50m for defeating Portable

Dele Odule

Why I once ‘priced’ my casket — Dele Odule

Davido coin

‘I won’t stop performing even if I work for govt’ – Davido

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Apple Gift Card to Naira Rate in Nigeria (2026) – Full Price Guide

Apple Gift Card to Naira Rate in Nigeria (2026) – Full Price Guide

Nobody Taught Us About Intimacy. We Are Learning Ourselves.

Nobody Taught Us About Intimacy. We Are Learning Ourselves.

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

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

ICYMI

Alleged Coup: ‘N10m paid to me was for prayers’ – Cleric

Alleged Coup: ‘N10m paid to me was for prayers’ – Cleric

Sheikh Goni is one of the six defendants facing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged coup plot
President Yar'Adua wasn't driven by noise or theatrics - Tambuwal

President Yar’Adua wasn’t driven by noise or theatrics – Tambuwal

Datti and Obi

2027: Baba-Ahmed faults Obi leadership, says north unlikely to back him, Kwankwaso

Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries — NNPC

Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries — NNPC

NUJ

‘85% of crimes against journalists go unpunished’

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Gentleman? In Nigerian politics?

Cartoon: Gentleman? In Nigerian politics?

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

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Business

Nestoil: We are not responsible for banks’ failure to pay dividend

Nestoil: We are not responsible for banks’ failure to pay dividend

Nestoil Limited yesterday rejected what it described as a coordinated campaign of blackmail allegedly driven by First Bank of Nigeria and its Chairman, following publications in The Guardian, The Nation, Leadership, Vanguard, Nairametrics, TheCable, and some other online platforms linking banks’ dividend suspension to a purported debt owed by the company.   The indigenous energy firm said […]
How Customs CG is facilitating trade, boosting business in the South-East of Nigeria

How Customs CG is facilitating trade, boosting business in the South-East of Nigeria

Dangote Cement grows exports by 71.6% as capacity hits 55MTA

Dangote Cement grows exports by 71.6% as capacity hits 55MTA

Anger spreads as new tax laws slash workers’ pay amid rising inflation

FG moves to settle contractors’ Debts, assures transparent process

Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as chairman, Nigerian Education Loan Fund

Jim Ovia steps down as Zenith Bank chairman

Health

Malaria vaccine

Hantavirus outbreak not like start of Covid pandemic – WHO

Human-to-human hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise passenger

Human-to-human hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise passenger

Pharmacists’ shortage reaching breaking point — Lagos PSN

Pharmacists’ shortage reaching breaking point — Lagos PSN

Lagos unveils 10-year health plan, targets 600 PHCs, 90% insurance

Lagos unveils 10-year health plan, targets 600 PHCs, 90% insurance

Sports

Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG — date, time, venue

Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG — date, time, venue

Arsenal and PSG have secured their places in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final after eliminating Atletico and Bayern Munich respectively.
PSG reach Champions League final after 1-1 draw at Bayern

PSG reach Champions League final after 1-1 draw at Bayern

Neymar apologises to Robinho Jr after slapping him in training

Neymar apologises to Robinho Jr after slapping him in training

2026 World Cup: ‘Our host is FIFA, not Trump or America’– Iran

2026 World Cup: ‘Our host is FIFA, not Trump or America’– Iran

FIFA extends Benfica’s Prestianni ban worldwide

FIFA extends Benfica’s Prestianni ban worldwide

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

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso exit pushes ADC to breaking point

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso exit pushes ADC to breaking point

Obi brought strong backing from urban voters and much of the South. Kwankwaso commanded a loyal base in the North

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”

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Technology

Elon Musk

Musk to spend $55bn on SpaceX AI chip project in Texas

Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest at least $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas, according to a public notice Wednesday, producing chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centers in space.

Cybercrime surge hits Nigeria’s digital economy as losses hit N12bn annually

Cybercrime surge hits Nigeria’s digital economy as losses hit N12bn annually

Nigeria’s digital economy is growing fast, but cyber attacks are also increasing, and security is not improving quickly enough to match it.

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Digital commerce accelerates shift to pre-owned goods in Nigeria

Digital marketplaces and rising economic pressures are speeding up Nigeria’s shift toward a tech-driven second-hand goods market, where online platforms are changing how people buy, sell, and access affordable products.

Stakeholders highlight co-location as key solution to Africa’s digital infrastructure challenges

Stakeholders highlight co-location as key solution to Africa’s digital infrastructure challenges

Key stakeholders in Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem have identified co-location services as a critical solution to the continent’s persistent challenges, including energy constraints, infrastructure gaps, and investment risks.

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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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