Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan.
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We’re awaiting US green light to ‘return Iran to Stone Age’ – Israel
Defence minister Israel Katz said Israel was awaiting a green light from the United States to return Iran to “the Stone Age”.
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Muhammadu Buhari’s son announces House of Reps bid on APC platform
Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency
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We’ll build refinery in East Africa if … – Dangote
“I can give commitment to the two presidents that were here… we’ll build the identical one that we have in Nigeria”
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Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court fixes June 9 for judgment in former minister’s trial
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 9, 2026, for judgment in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over alleged fraud.
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C’River slams media outlets over fake COVID-19 report
Cross River State Government has described reports on some media platforms as misleading, claiming the state identified “10 more persons with COVID symptoms,” insisting it has only one confirmed case.
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2027: FG won’t succumb to blackmail by political desperados – AGF
“It is on this note that I urge the media not to give room to political actors trying to tear the fabric of this nation.
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Five killed, three injured as gunmen attack forest guards’ office in Kaduna community
“All but one of the victims were our men. The fifth person killed was a student who was in our office to resolve an issue,” he said.
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‘Stop reckless borrowing’, Atiku tackles Tinubu over fresh $516m highway debt
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired a broadside at President Bola Tinubu over his request for Senate approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance portions of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project, warning that Nigeria must not “borrow blindly” in the name of development.
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Governors present state police framework ahead of constitution amendment
The thirty-six state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have thrown their weight behind what they described as the proactive development of a state police framework by the secretariat, the umbrella body of the forum, in preparation for the proposed constitutional amendments.
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Fire razes Ikom Magistrate Court, destroy case files
A fierce early-morning fire on Thursday completely razed Magistrate Court 1 in Ikom LGA, Cross River State, destroying critical records, exhibits, and ongoing case files.
Politics
Muhammadu Buhari’s son announces House of Reps bid on APC platform
Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency
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We’ll build refinery in East Africa if … – Dangote
"I can give commitment to the two presidents that were here… we'll build the identical one that we have in Nigeria"
Vanguard Economic Discourse
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.
Metro
‘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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Chris Iyovwaye: From zero capital to multimillion dollar conglomerate
Deacon Chris is happily married to Deaconess Leri Irerhime Iyovwaye, and together they are blessed with four children.
Entertainment
‘I didn’t lie’ — Blessing CEO apologises over cancer controversy, offers donor refunds
Controversial Nigerian influencer and self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has apologised to Nigerians following intense backlash over her health claims, while insisting that she did not fabricate the health issues.
ICYMI
Amend Electoral Act now to save democracy, Atiku tells NASS
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned against what he described as a grave and dangerous ambiguity in Nigeria's Electoral Act, calling on the National Assembly to act immediately to safeguard the sanctity of the ballot.
Business
CBN warns of rising fraud targeting bank accounts
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts targeting personal bank accounts. In a statement issued yesterday, the apex bank, through its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the scams involve emails, messages, and online content falsely claiming to […]
Sports
Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Czechia return after 20-year wait
Czechia returns to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with memories from the days of Czechoslovakia reaching two finals. Now, after two decades away, the team is back on football’s biggest stage and eager to write a new chapter.
Special Report
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
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
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 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.
Technology
PalmPay reports 35 million users, deepens role in Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem
The digital banking platform, PalmPay, has said it now has over 35 million users, six years after launching operations in Nigeria’s financial services market.
Building on rented land: How Nigeria loses N60bn yearly to foreign domains
Nigeria is quietly losing an estimated N60 billion every year to foreign domain registrations and web hosting services, a steady outflow that highlights a deeper structural weakness in the country’s digital economy.
Resilience gaps in submarine cable systems threaten West Africa’s digital economy, WATRA warns
Executive Secretary, West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly, WATRA, Aliyu Aboki has said that West Africa’s growing digital economy is increasingly exposed to systemic risks due to weak resilience in submarine cable infrastructure and fragmented regional coordination.
Nigeria may not make shishi from two new satellites in 2029 unless
By 2029, Nigeria would have launched two communications satellites into space. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Jane Egerton-Idehen, one will go up in 2028 and the other in 2029.
Education
‘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”
NTIC students shine with exceptional performances in 2026 UTME
By Joseph Erunke The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has celebrated outstanding academic achievements by its students in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), highlighting a remarkable display of excellence and determination. Leading the celebration is Adeiza Ismail Bashir, who delivered an extraordinary performance with a score of 365. His near-perfect scores of 98 […]
At Yabatech: Experts urge Nigerians to tell their own stories through animation
By Elizabeth Osayande A strong call for Nigeria to reclaim its narrative through creative storytelling took centre stage recently at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), as global and local animation experts, academics and industry stakeholders converged for a landmark stop-motion animation symposium and workshop. The event, held at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium, was organised by the […]
Yaba FCE matriculates 851, starts dual mandate programme
By Elizabeth Osayande The Acting Provost, Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Yaba, Dr Isaac O. Miller, has commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for approving dual mandate status for some colleges of education, including his own college, which allows them to offer degree courses, as well as run courses in National Certificate in […]