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fake drugs

Drug promotions flooding social media: How patients go blind, suffer stroke, experience kidney failure

"… these medicines sold online are contributing to a surge in preventable complications such as kidney and liver failure, sudden blindness, strokes, and even deaths."
Fubara

Fubara resumes, reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu, Wike

bandits in Nigeria

Renting Peace in the North: Why new deals with killers in Katsina may fail again

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When Maggi owns the tongue and government owns the people, by Stephanie Shaakaa

When Maggi owns the tongue and government owns the people, by Stephanie Shaakaa

We don’t just use products, we baptize them with the name of the strongest brand in the room

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Nigeria: The weight of a name, from the +234 streets to the world, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Nigeria: The weight of a name, from the +234 streets to the world, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Sometimes the heaviest inheritance a Nigerian carries is a single word. Nigeria. It is stamped on the passport. Printed on the CV. Whispered at checkpoints

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Hypocrites in love, by Stepahnie Shaakaa

Hypocrites in love, by Stepahnie Shaakaa

Ladies, do not ignore the signs. That refusal to kneel is not just about posture, it is about pride. Pride starts small, in gestures

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Fubara

Fubara resumes, reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu, Wike

Apparently overwhelmed by the politics that forced him out of office through an emergency rule, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara resumed yesterday, pledging loyalty to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and President Tinubu. He revealed that he resisted the temptation to legally challenge the constitutionality of the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers on March 18 due to his commitment to peace.

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fake drugs

Drug promotions flooding social media: How patients go blind, suffer stroke, experience kidney failure

“… these medicines sold online are contributing to a surge in preventable complications such as kidney and liver failure, sudden blindness, strokes, and even deaths.”

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bandits in Nigeria

Renting Peace in the North: Why new deals with killers in Katsina may fail again

The Sunday market in Jibia, a border town in Nigeria’s Katsina State, has roared back to life. Motorbikes clatter under heavy loads, traders haggle over sacks of millet, and children weave between stalls in a scene of renewed normalcy.

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Adebayo Omolafe

Avoid detractors, praise-singers, focus on governance, Ikubese tells Fubara

Former presidential aspirant and Convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has advised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to steer clear of political detractors and praise-singers, and instead focus on governance in the interest of the people.

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Super Eagles 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: NFF’s missteps and a nation’s sinking hope 

Super Eagles 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: NFF’s missteps and a nation’s sinking hope 

By Jacob Ajom The latest FIFA rankings for national teams shows that Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one place to 45th. The drop is a direct reflection of the state of football in Nigeria. This has intensified concerns about their faltering bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fall marks Nigeria’s lowest […]

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A Governor In Chains, by Emmanuel Aziken

A Governor In Chains, by Emmanuel Aziken

Yesterday’s return to Port Harcourt of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and the quiet stealing away of the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), are two poignant dents on the nation’s democracy. How the country progresses from here will undoubtedly define the character of the democracy Nigeria practises. Remarkably, some have praised President Bola Tinubu for not extending […]

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Yes, life does go on….even after one’s death, by Muyiwa Adetiba

Yes, life does go on….even after one’s death, by Muyiwa Adetiba

I love old school music. The older the better. I love to travel back in time as often as I can and whenever possible, to put myself in a time capsule for a while. This allows mesometimes, to revelin the costumes and culture of a time. I often pause in the middle of a song to remember […]

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Politics

Tinubu’s Reforms: Things are getting better

2027: I will make Tinubu lose 1 million votes — Marafa boasts

Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa from Zamfara state, has boasted that his resignation from the All Progressives Congress APC, would make President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lose more than one million votes in the 2027 Presidential election.
Empty Govt House, as Fubara fails to resume

Why I resisted pressure to challenge State of Emergency  —  Fubara

PDP

PDP reschedules proposed repeat congress in Anambra, Ebonyi

2027: PDP should micro zone presidency to Southeast if there’s honesty  —  Dan Ulasi

2027: PDP should micro zone presidency to Southeast if there’s honesty  —  Dan Ulasi

2027: Obasa, Orelope-Adefulire, Aregbesola in pitched battle for Alimosho

2027: Obasa, Orelope-Adefulire, Aregbesola in pitched battle for Alimosho

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Fubara

Nigerian newspapers review: [Rivers] Assembly resumes sitting, Fubara fails to show up

Another headline features Dangote refinery stating that marketers want it to increase the pump price by N75.
Naira

Naira appreciates to N1,530/$ in parallel market

State Police

Insecurity: Again, NEC shuns deliberations on State Police

Wike

I’ll write your condolence letter – Wike reacts to rumours of heart attack

Wike blasts Tinubu’s critics, says they’re ‘lucky’ to have law-abiding president

Wike blasts Tinubu’s critics, says they’re ‘lucky’ to have law-abiding president

Metro

Grandfather arrested in Delta for defiling seven years old girl

My uncle rapes me, then wipes my privates with cloth – 16-yr-old girl

Man rapes 16-year-old niece; Ibrahim stabs fellow construction worker, Fisayo Ajetumobi, dead over a N14,000 debt
Court remands 43-year-old farmer for alleged cheating, attempted murder

Court remands 43-year-old farmer for alleged cheating, attempted murder

Kaduna residents optimistic, cautious over FG’s moves to revive dead textile industry

Kaduna residents optimistic, cautious over FG’s moves to revive dead textile industry

From distress to stability: Stranded Benue female IDPs gifted economic lifeline

From distress to stability: Stranded Benue female IDPs gifted economic lifeline

Plateau: From Home of hospitality to hub of jungle justice

Plateau: From Home of hospitality to hub of jungle justice

Columns

Nigeria: The weight of a name, from the +234 streets to the world, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Nigeria: The weight of a name, from the +234 streets to the world, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Hypocrites in love, by Stepahnie Shaakaa

Hypocrites in love, by Stepahnie Shaakaa

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A Governor In Chains, by Emmanuel Aziken

A Governor In Chains, by Emmanuel Aziken

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Yes, life does go on….even after one’s death, by Muyiwa Adetiba

Yes, life does go on….even after one’s death, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Francis ewherido

Congratulations and happy birthday, Hilda Baci, by Francis Ewherido

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Standards are dead: Nigeria and the Fakery Epidemic, by Ugoji Egbujo

Standards are dead: Nigeria and the Fakery Epidemic, by Ugoji Egbujo

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Nigeria’s China loan repayment

FG secures over $10bn external loans in 2 yrs

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Entertainment

2baba

2Baba at 50: What couldn’t destroy the legendary singer

Nigerian music sensation Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, marked a major milestone on Thursday as he celebrated his 50th birthday.
Nigeria unveils Creative Economy data mapping Report to boost sector growth

Nigeria unveils Creative Economy data mapping Report to boost sector growth

Aderonke Atere’s ‘Love Loop’ gets new title in time for her 28th birthday celebration

Aderonke Atere’s ‘Love Loop’ gets new title in time for her 28th birthday celebration

BBNaija 10/10 heats up: Anxiety grips housemates as eviction looms

BBNaija 10/10 heats up: Anxiety grips housemates as eviction looms

US-based singer, The JLW serenades fans with new single ‘Lagos Nights’

US-based singer, The JLW serenades fans with new single ‘Lagos Nights’

Web3

Investment scams soar as crypto adoption spreads globally

Investment scams soar as crypto adoption spreads globally

Most of the victims are between 30 and 60, technology keen and are looking to invest, according to the FBI which puts at more than $400 million the losses avoided due to an operation it launched in January 2024.
Wharton professor warns bitcoin could threaten U.S. dollar’s reserve status

Wharton professor warns bitcoin could threaten U.S. dollar’s reserve status

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Bitcoin holds steady around $111k as Ethereum defends $4,300

Trump’s son urges Hong Kong crowd to buy bitcoin as family expands crypto push

Trump’s son urges Hong Kong crowd to buy bitcoin as family expands crypto push

Bitcoin, Ethereum surge as Powell hints at rate cut

Bitcoin, Ethereum surge as Powell hints at rate cut

Promoted

PMAC 2025 finals in Nairobi marks historic milestone for African Esports

PMAC 2025 finals in Nairobi marks historic milestone for African Esports

Wexley Vaultix Review 2025: Legit Trading Ai?

Wexley Vaultix Review 2025: Legit Trading Ai?

Prof. Dilli Dogo, Conferred Distinguished Fellowship Award

Nile Varsity VC, Prof. Dilli Dogo, Conferred Distinguished Fellowship Award by National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

Alumni, friends, family & associates celebrate Ogbuku’s great achievements at NDDC

Alumni, friends, family & associates celebrate Ogbuku’s great achievements at NDDC

Videos

Money for your trash: How our Nigerian-made machine pays for plastics, cans – Rita Idehai, Founder of Ecobarter

Money for your trash: How our Nigerian-made machine pays for plastics, cans – Rita Idehai, Founder of Ecobarter

Today’s students are lazy’- 70-yr-old street sweeper, Moshood Adio recites historical dates

Today’s students are lazy’- 70-yr-old street sweeper, Moshood Adio recites historical dates

People Talk: On report that one in four Nigeria fathers are not biological parents.

People Talk: On report that one in four Nigeria fathers are not biological parents.

Historically: Lagos, Osun, Ogun observe Isese Day

Historically: Lagos, Osun, Ogun observe Isese Day

Naija Diaspora

Trump moves to make U.S. citizenship harder with revised civics test

Trump moves to make U.S. citizenship harder with revised civics test

The Trump administration is moving to make it harder for immigrants to gain U.S. citizenship by reinstating a tougher version of the naturalization civics test first introduced in 2020.
Visa fees are non-refundable – U.S. Embassy tells Nigerians

Visa fees are non-refundable – U.S. Embassy tells Nigerians

Nigerian sentenced to 97 months in US for $6m inheritance fraud

Nigerian sentenced to 97 months in US for $6m inheritance fraud

Top 5 countries with most asylum seekers in Canada

Top 5 countries with most asylum seekers in Canada

5 costly mistakes Nigerians in the diaspora make when buying property back home

5 costly mistakes Nigerians in the diaspora make when buying property back home

ICYMI

Tinubu’s Reforms: Things are getting better

2027: Buhari’s men rally behind Atiku, slam Tinubu’s APC

In a dramatic political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, some loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari have declared support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, signalling deep cracks within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
‘Putin let me down’ – Trump

‘Putin let me down’ – Trump

126 environment defenders killed in Africa – Global Witness report

126 environment defenders killed in Africa – Global Witness report

Chief Imam of Owo passes on at 91

Chief Imam of Owo passes on at 91

Netanyahu

Spain cancels $825m Israel arms deal over Gaza

Today’s toons

Cartoon: I won’t even recommend commissioners for Fubara – Wike

Cartoon: I won’t even recommend commissioners for Fubara – Wike

Cartoon: Are you now a Wike(d) man?

Cartoon: Are you now a Wike(d) man?

Cartoon: Should he trust HIM?

Cartoon: Should he trust HIM?

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Business

Millennials and the future of the Nigerian Stock Exchange

Foreign investment on stock market rises to N1.3 trn in 7 months

Foreign investors’ transactions on the Nigerian stock market have risen to a record high of about N1.3 trillion, indicating improved global investors’ confidence.
Ajaokuta mill revival

Ajaokuta Steel Company in good shape, says FG

Maryamu Idris

NNPC Trading boss Maryamu Idris named Nigeria’s OPEC national representative

VFD Group delivers on its N20b CP with N4.24b series 4 redemption

VFD Group delivers on its N20b CP with N4.24b series 4 redemption

CIS to spotlight innovation, global market leadership

CIS to spotlight innovation, global market leadership

Health

Brain Drain: FG rolls out funding, training reforms to retain medical experts

Brain Drain: FG rolls out funding, training reforms to retain medical experts

fertility

From fertility to menopause: Experts urge Nigerian women to prioritise health checks

48% of Oyo residents multidimensionally poor, only 2% receive assistance — UNICEF warns

48% of Oyo residents multidimensionally poor, only 2% receive assistance — UNICEF warns

Insurance firm equips Ikorodu hospital with digital ultra-scan machine

FG, SQHN partner to tackle declining standards in tertiary Hospitals

Sports

Super Eagles 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: NFF’s missteps and a nation’s sinking hope 

Super Eagles 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: NFF’s missteps and a nation’s sinking hope 

By Jacob Ajom The latest FIFA rankings for national teams shows that Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one place to 45th. The drop is a direct reflection of the state of football in Nigeria. This has intensified concerns about their faltering bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fall marks Nigeria’s lowest […]
Germany World Cup winner Boateng announces retirement

Germany World Cup winner Boateng announces retirement

Maresca defends Chelsea exile for Sterling and Disasi

Maresca defends Chelsea exile for Sterling and Disasi

EPL: Cunha, Mount back in Man United squad to face Chelsea

EPL: Cunha, Mount back in Man United squad to face Chelsea

EPL: Guardiola wants no repeat of Man City ‘disaster’ at Arsenal

EPL: Guardiola wants no repeat of Man City ‘disaster’ at Arsenal

Relationships

Are first borns really cleverer than their siblings?

Are first borns really cleverer than their siblings?

Dear Bunmi, I moved out, he moved his lover in 

Dear Bunmi, I moved out, he moved his lover in 

When revenge could be devastating and nice!

When revenge could be devastating and nice!

When your parents can’t stay off booze

When your parents can’t stay off booze

Special Report

Canonisation of Carlo Acutis: A Digital Saint for the Internet Age

Canonisation of Carlo Acutis: A Digital Saint for the Internet Age

By Henry Ojelu with agency report The canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager fondly called the “Cyber Apostle of the Eucharist,” has been greeted with joy, reflection and renewed calls for young people across the world—especially in Africa—to draw inspiration from his life of holiness, simplicity and technological creativity. Carlo, who died in […]

10 countries that no longer exist – and why

10 countries that no longer exist – and why

Borders on a map may look fixed, but history shows us they are anything but permanent. Countries rise, fall, merge, and sometimes vanish altogether.

How natives, institutions are battling to save Plateau’s vanishing languages

How natives, institutions are battling to save Plateau’s vanishing languages

Each change severs a thread to history, identity, and sovereignty. When militias invade, they burn villages first, then rename the land

Niger State: Water scarcity bites harder despite heavy cash injection

Niger State: Water scarcity bites harder despite heavy cash injection

“The present state administration is not unaware of the problems facing people of the state in terms of water supply”

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Technology

3 Samsung phones that can compete with iPhone 17

3 Samsung phones that can compete with iPhone 17

Apple’s iPhone 17 is one of the most powerful phones on the market, but Samsung is not far behind.

10 best Samsung phones for first-time smartphone buyers

10 best Samsung phones for first-time smartphone buyers

Getting your very first smartphone can be exciting, but also a little overwhelming with so many options out there alongside Samsung phones.

Tinubu unveils “RenewHER”, a national Women’s health transformation initiative

Tinubu unveils “RenewHER”, a national Women’s health transformation initiative

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched RenewHER — the Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative — reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of Nigerian women and girls.

GITEX: Zinox, KongaCares link in renewed one-laptop-per child initiative

GITEX: Zinox, KongaCares link in renewed one-laptop-per child initiative

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Integrated ICT Solution Company and Nigerian OEM, Zinox Technologies, has today teamed up with KongaCares, in a strategic partnership to rekindle the Computerize Nigeria initiative. Computerize Nigeria Project; CNP was first introduced in 2001 with altruistic quest to place a computer on every available table in Nigeria, including schools, homes […]

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Education

Professorship shouldn’t be a prerequisite for vice chancellors – Ex-OAU VC Abimbola

Professorship shouldn’t be a prerequisite for vice chancellors – Ex-OAU VC Abimbola

Former Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof. Wande Abimbola, has argued that it should not be compulsory for only professors to be appointed as vice chancellors in Nigerian universities.

NECO rewards best candidates, schools, staff nationwide

NECO rewards best candidates, schools, staff nationwide

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has honoured outstanding candidates, schools, supervisors, and staff across the country at its 2024 Staff Productivity Award ceremony held at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State.

Slum2School Africa unveils Nigeria’s first eco-friendly green school in Lagos

Slum2School Africa unveils Nigeria’s first eco-friendly green school in Lagos

…Revolutionary Academy Brings Education, Power, and Clean Water to Saga Island LAGOS — A historic milestone was recorded on Saga Island, Lagos, as Slum2School Africa commissioned Nigeria’s first fully eco-friendly Green Academy — a groundbreaking project designed to deliver quality education, clean water, electricity, and internet connectivity to a community long deprived of basic infrastructure. […]

Edo Education Ministry partners TRCN to strengthen teaching profession

Edo Education Ministry partners TRCN to strengthen teaching profession

The Edo State Ministry of Education has given the assurance that it will do everything to strengthen the teaching profession in the state and make it attractive to budding teachers.

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