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El-Rufai

El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC, others over ‘unlawful invasion of residence’

El-Rufai named the Chief Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court of the FCT, Abuja Magisterial District; I-G and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) as the 2nd to 4th respondents respectively.
Nyesom Wike

FCT Poll: Wike has right to campaign for any candidate he wants  -  APC

Faulty electoral process, insecurity, illegal mining stunt national growth – Catholic bishops

Faulty electoral process, insecurity, illegal mining stunt national growth – Catholic bishops

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Remi Tinubu

First Lady lauds governors’ wives over 14m birth registration growth

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, commended the wives of governors across the country for their contributions to the 14 million increase in birth registrations recorded by UNICEF.

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BRT fares

Sanwo-Olu approves 13% BRT fare increase in Lagos

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across services under the Bus Reform Initiative, including the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and standard bus routes statewide.

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Bondmere Review 2026: Scam or Real Opportunity?

Bondmere Review 2026: Scam or Real Opportunity?

Start Winning with Bondmere! The rise of automated digital platforms has opened the doors for a growing number of individuals to step into the world of investing. These systems not only make trading more accessible but also incorporate smart risk-management tools designed to help safeguard returns, even during challenging market conditions. Among the platforms currently […]

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NCS hands over drugs worth N99.9m to NDLEA in Sokoto

NCS hands over drugs worth N99.9m to NDLEA in Sokoto

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command has handed over illicit drugs worth N99.9 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto.

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Verify overseas job offers before accepting, UK and FG warn Nigerians

Verify overseas job offers before accepting, UK and FG warn Nigerians

…highlight risks of cyber-trafficking and exploitation By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The United Kingdom and the Federal Government of Nigeria have cautioned Nigerians to thoroughly verify overseas job offers, citing rising cyber-trafficking risks that endanger both Nigerian and British citizens. The warning was issued on Monday in Abuja during a survivor-centred event titled “Confronting the Global […]

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Protests against Interior minister, ploy to sabotage Tinubu’s re-election – APC Chieftain

Protests against Interior minister, ploy to sabotage Tinubu’s re-election – APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju, has condemned two recent protests against Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, saying they were calculated ploy to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

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ADC agent killed, mandate ‘Hijacked’ — Obidients reject AMAC poll outcome

ADC agent killed, mandate ‘Hijacked’ — Obidients reject AMAC poll outcome

The Obidient Movement has rejected the outcome of Saturday’s Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election, alleging that the victory declared for the All Progressives Congress was marred by violence, intimidation, and manipulation.

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Troops foil ambush on GOC in Kebbi, neutralise five terrorists

Troops foil ambush on GOC in Kebbi, neutralise five terrorists

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 8 Division have foiled a deadly ambush targeting the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Bemgha Koughna, in Kebbi State, in what authorities described as a major counter-offensive against terrorist elements in the North-West.

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Nigerian F1, J1 visa holders excluded from new US travel restrictions

Nigerian F1, J1 visa holders excluded from new US travel restrictions

The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that Nigerian students and exchange visitors holding valid F1 and J1 visas will not be affected by the partial visa suspension under Presidential Proclamation 10998.

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Pharmacists

Pharmacists kick as FMoH signs Medipool drug procurement deal

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, on Monday accused the Federal Ministry of Health of violating existing Acts of Parliament following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Medipool, a private firm, to run a centralised drug purchasing system for Nigeria’s health sector.

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Politics

Atiku and Tinubu

Democracy under siege: Tinubu’s chokehold suffocating Nigeria — Atiku

Tinubu is re-engineering Nigeria for tomorrow’s prosperity — Sen Obanikoro

Tinubu is re-engineering Nigeria for tomorrow’s prosperity — Sen Obanikoro

FCT Polls: APC wins 5 Councils, PDP one

FCT Polls: APC wins 5 Councils, PDP one

Indigenous contractors have debunked claims that the Federal Government has paid N152 billion to local contractors for 2024 projects

Tinubu congratulates FCT, Kano, Rivers election winners, hails Wike

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Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027 elections] APC, 4 other parties ready

Another headline features fresh data suggesting the Federal Government’s push for value-added exports is faltering, with shipments of unprocessed raw materials surging to N2.9 trillion in the first nine months of 2025.
Pound to Naira exchange rate today, February 23, 2026

Pound to Naira exchange rate today, February 23, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 23, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 23, 2026

Nigeria economy

Nigerian newspapers review: Edun raises alarm over rising debt service burden

Pound to Naira exchange rate today, February 20, 2026

Pound to Naira exchange rate today, February 20, 2026

Metro

Ondo Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover operational motorcycles

Ondo Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover operational motorcycles

Police detective in Ondo State have arrested two suspected kidnappers, Abubakar Sindiku 25 years, and Oliver Okoh, 35 years in Sabo Sango, Ado road and Ilado Community respectively, in Akure North council areas of the state.
FCT Polls restrictions halt Karu Market trading as traders count losses

FCT Polls restrictions halt Karu Market trading as traders count losses

Boko Haram

Terrorists kill 34 fasting Muslims in latest Kebbi attack

Alleged rape: Tiktoker Mirabel not arrested – Police

Alleged rape: Tiktoker Mirabel not arrested – Police

Court remands six over kidnap, murder of UCTH Professor in Calabar

Court remands six over kidnap, murder of UCTH Professor in Calabar

Columns

Shall it be renewed hope without end? By Owei Lakemfa

Shall it be renewed hope without end? By Owei Lakemfa

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Morocco as sore losers, by Patrick Omorodion

Morocco as sore losers, by Patrick Omorodion

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Let your gift provoke a miracle, by Funmi Komolafe

Let your gift provoke a miracle, by Funmi Komolafe

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The gospel by Chief Kessington Adebutu, by Dele Sobowale

The gospel by Chief Kessington Adebutu, by Dele Sobowale

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Nigeria 2027: Preventing the return of violence, by Tonnie Iredia

Nigeria 2027: Preventing the return of violence, by Tonnie Iredia

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el-Rufai

The political divorce that could reshape 2027, by Stepahnie Shaakaa

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A face appears. Swipe left. Another smile. Swipe right. A short bio. A curated joke. A filtered life arranged for inspection. Somewhere in this small ritual

Love has entered the marketplace, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Entertainment

Deyemi Okanlawon

Deyemi Okanlawon defends Simi, says anti-rape message shouldn’t be deflected

The renewed scrutiny followed Simi's vocal position on sexual assault and the ongoing controversy surrounding a rape allegation involving Mirabel.
I love you with love of God — Tonto Dikeh tells ex husband, Churchill

I love you with love of God — Tonto Dikeh tells ex husband, Churchill

E-Money

E-Money rebukes Carter Efe over damaged gifted car after livestream stunt

‘I have an uncommon relationship with former president Obasanjo,’ says Charly Boy

‘I have an uncommon relationship with former president Obasanjo,’ says Charly Boy

‘I’ve never been depraved in my life’ – Simi addresses online backlash

‘I’ve never been depraved in my life’ – Simi addresses online backlash

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Understanding Forex & CFD Trading: A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Africa

Cussons Baby Moments Season 9 Grand Finale What a day of Tears, Laughter, and Pure Magic

Cussons Baby Moments Season 9 Grand Finale: What a day of Tears, Laughter, and Pure Magic! Every Baby Truly Is A Star

Videos

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

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

VIDEO: NUJ Vanguard Fun Fair

VIDEO: NUJ Vanguard Fun Fair

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doctors

Nigerian doctor who took loans to relocate to UK shares experience

A Nigerian doctor, Toluwani Binutu, has shared his emotional journey of working for more than a year without pay before taking loans to relocate to the United Kingdom, UK in search of better opportunities.
FCT Council Polls

How APC dominated FCT council polls

Researchers, mechanics among foreign workers needed in Canada [Full List]

Researchers, mechanics among foreign workers needed in Canada [Full List]

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland

'Intimidation undermines democracy'; Editors fault Gov Bago over Badeggi Radio

Guild of Editors to NASS: Make real-time transmission of election results mandatory

Today’s toons

Cartoon: And Nemesis of SINate

Cartoon: And Nemesis of SINate

Cartoon: Raging, abandoned bull; till 2027

Cartoon: Raging, abandoned bull; till 2027

Cartoon: What do divorce and defection have in common?

Cartoon: What do divorce and defection have in common?

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Business

Oil Theft: How criminal networks are moving from creeks to communities

Oil Theft: How criminal networks are moving from creeks to communities

For decades, Nigeria’s oil theft crisis was largely associated with remote creeks, mangrove swamps and offshore vandalism in the Niger Delta. Increasingly, however, security agencies say the trade is migrating inland-embedding itself within civilian communities, markets and transport corridors where it can operate under the cover of everyday commerce. The recent exposure of Owaza Mami Market […]
Dangote Refinery targets depot owners, major marketers in new marketing model

Dangote Refinery targets depot owners, major marketers in new marketing model

Global mobility drives economic expansion, not capital flight — Optiva Capital boss 

Global mobility drives economic expansion, not capital flight — Optiva Capital boss 

Raw materials export soars, despite push for local processing

Raw materials export soars, despite push for local processing

NGX-Group-Building

Investors reap N8.1trn as NGX records highest W/W gain

Health

Scientists find cancer-linked chemicals in popular hair extensions

Scientists find cancer-linked chemicals in popular hair extensions

Hidden salt killing Nigerians – FG CSSI, RTSL storm markets

Hidden salt killing Nigerians – FG CSSI, RTSL storm markets

SCENT OF DANGER: Your perfume may be harming you

SCENT OF DANGER: Your perfume may be harming you

FG, Medipool unveil landmark overhaul of Nigeria’s drug supply chain

FG, Medipool unveil landmark overhaul of Nigeria’s drug supply chain

Sports

Just in: UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni for second leg tie with Real Madrid

Just in: UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni for second leg tie with Real Madrid

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid following an incident involving Vinicius Junior in last week’s first-leg match.
Ikorodu City FC

LG chairman salutes Ikorodu City FC for topping NPFL table

Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Liverpool boss Slot encouraged by Mac Allister’s return to form

Liverpool boss Slot encouraged by Mac Allister’s return to form

Europe watch: Ndidi scores on return, Iwobi dazzles while Gala miss Osimhen’s spark

Europe watch: Ndidi scores on return, Iwobi dazzles while Gala miss Osimhen’s spark

Relationships

He is 68 but what he is asking for will kill him

He is 68 but what he is asking for will kill him

A ‘loaded’ man does no wrong no matter his number of wives!

A ‘loaded’ man does no wrong no matter his number of wives!

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

How some men enjoy humiliating successful women!

How some men enjoy humiliating successful women!

Special Report

Inside PDP's marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

Inside PDP’s marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

On Thursday, February 12, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja – from 9 a.m. till about 8 p.m., a 3-man panel headed by Mohammed Ambi‑Usi Danjuma

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Perhaps Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze was prepared early for the life that would confront her in later years.

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

While polytechnics quietly powered industries with skilled manpower, their graduates faced limited career progression, wage disparities and social bias

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Testimonies from Ojukwu’s kinsmen, as presented in The Gun Hegemony, depict Ojukwu as an ambitious separatist driven by deep trust deficits

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Technology

Digitising Transport: A ticket to transparency, accountability

Digitising Transport: A ticket to transparency, accountability

At 6 a.m. on the Lekki–Ajah corridor, a CMS T&M Nigeria Limited bus – part of Lagos State’s assisted mass transit scheme – is already packed, crawling toward CMS. Some passengers stand, while others sit cautiously in most cases, on torn seats quietly worrying about bed bugs or cockroaches. Yet people squeeze in anyway.

NCC has read the riot acts to telecom operators in the country to step up their services or incur the wrath of the regulator.

Tinubu begs telcos to give educational platforms unhindered connectivity access

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor President Tinubu has begged telecommunications operators, telcos in the country to give unhindered connectivity access to educational institutions and other platforms of learning in the country, reminding them that connectivity is the right of every Nigeria citizen. The President said he observed that in the telcos’ business, commercial considerations mostly […]

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to testify at a groundbreaking social media addiction trial, where Instagram and other platforms are accused of deliberately hooking young users.

Africa’s Hyperscalers urges responsible AI reporting at Lagos media workshop

Africa’s Hyperscalers urges responsible AI reporting at Lagos media workshop

A pan-African digital infrastructure and ecosystem platform, Africa Hyperscalers, has charged the media on responsible AI reporting as part of a high-level Media Workshop on Digital Infrastructure and AI in Lagos.

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Education

UNIOSUN rejects students below 16 years offered admission

UNIOSUN’s 250 staff not ‘ghost workers’, says Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University, Osogbo, Professor Clement Adebooye, has refuted claims that 250 workers, including himself are ghost workers as declared by Sally Tibbot Limited, a consulting auditing firm.

Reconsider your stance on WASSCE, NAPPS tells FG

C’River closes 13 illegal schools, intensifies statewide crackdown

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Government has shut down 13 unapproved schools as part of an ongoing enforcement drive to sanitize the education sector. Commissioner for Education, Professor Stephen Odey, said the closure of illegal schools will continue across all parts of the state, warning that any institution operating without an Authority […]

Technical/vocational education: FG pays N10bn as stipends to students

Technical/vocational education: FG pays N10bn as stipends to students

This is also as vocational training centres are paid N45,000 monthly for each student they train. Alausa, who spoke with select journalists in Lagos

Confusion in Kwara Poly over suspension of Rector 

Confusion in Kwara Poly over suspension of Rector 

By Demola Akinyemi, ILORIN Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin,like any other prestigious and popular institution is not new to management crisis and students’ protest since its creation 53 years ago. So, the suspension of the Rector, Dr Abdul Jimoh Mohammed on January 26, 2026 over students’ protest has therefore  brought the polytechnic to the public glare in […]

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