WAEC exams run into night again, parents protest; we’re working on it – Council
"My child returned home around 10 p.m. on Wednesday. We expected lessons would have been learned from last year’s experience"
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182 Nigerians return from Libya through IOM, FG collaboration
For nearly a decade, more than 65,700 Nigerians have returned safely and over 52,200 have received reintegration support”
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2027: Only Jonathan can speak on political future, ex-president’s camp insists
Political associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have insisted that only the former president can speak authoritatively on his political future, warning against attempts by individuals to define his position ahead of the 2027 general election.
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Liverpool confirm Spaniard Andoni Iraola as new coach
Liverpool announced the arrival of Spaniard Andoni Iraola as their new head coach to succeed the sacked Arne Slot on Thursday.
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Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign Mourinho
Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Real Madrid would have to pay 15 million euros to prise away their coach Jose Mourinho.
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Wike dismisses PDP Appeal Court claims, calls opponents ‘419ers’
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed, as fraudulent, claims by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP that a Court of Appeal judgment had invalidated the high court decision recognizing the caretaker committee that produced the party’s current National Working Committee. Describing those behind the claim […]
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WAEC exams run into night again, parents protest; we’re working on it – Council
“My child returned home around 10 p.m. on Wednesday. We expected lessons would have been learned from last year’s experience”
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Court adjourns Sokoto ADC leadership case to June 19
The Federal High Court in Sokoto has fixed June 19, 2026, for hearing in a suit challenging the leadership structure of the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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Comedian DeeOne emerges party candidate for Lagos House of Assembly
Popular comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has emerged as the BOOT Party candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly election ahead of the 2027 general polls.
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‘It was shocking, I felt unsafe’ — Emeka Ike threatens legal action over data leak
Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has expressed concern over the alleged exposure of his personal information at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying the incident left him feeling unsafe and vulnerable.
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Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees
Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees they say should leave Libya.
Politics
Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement
P/Harcourt Rpivers state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has played down the overbearing influence of the ‘Rainbow Coalition’, a political movement associated with the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike. The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek […]
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‘Settle it with ballots, not guns,’ Davido condemns attack on Osun Accord chairman
“Regardless of our political differences, everyone must make sure they are not contributing to insecurity in our nation,” he wrote.
Metro
182 Nigerians return from Libya through IOM, FG collaboration
For nearly a decade, more than 65,700 Nigerians have returned safely and over 52,200 have received reintegration support"
Entertainment
Davido’s aide Israel DMW to bury father in July
Mr Afeare, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, died on March 2 at the age of 71 following a brief illness. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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FG vows to crush terrorists, rescue abducted pupils in Oyo, Borno
“The president has directed that every lawful instrument available to the Nigerian state be deployed towards achieving this objective,” the minister said.
Business
Food Crisis: Cost of healthy diet rises further — NBS Report
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Despite the moderation in inflation rate reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, the financial burden of feeding on Nigerian households may have intensified as the national average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) climbed to N1,541 per adult per in March 2026, about 4.4 per cent up from N1,477 in March […]
Sports
Liverpool confirm Spaniard Andoni Iraola as new coach
Liverpool announced the arrival of Spaniard Andoni Iraola as their new head coach to succeed the sacked Arne Slot on Thursday.
Special Report
Poor Water Access: Nigerians suffering, dying daily — CSOs, farmers
AS the legendary and iconic Nigerian musician of blessed memory, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, puts it, “water no get enemy”, and now a globally accepted expression about the importance of the number one liquid God gave to humanity.
2026 Children’s Day: Which children is Nigeria celebrating?
Children’s Day was usually a big day for us. We looked forward to match past, dance competitions, and more on that day
Uba Sani at Three: Inside governance revolution reshaping Kaduna State
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has steadily built a model anchored on inclusion, compassion, infrastructure, economic revitalisation, and peace
Tinubu’s Anniversary: Judiciary/Rule of Law – No excuses to fail, but…
Nigerians are worried. Members of the law profession also express concerns about the quality of judgments – sometimes contradicting evidence
Technology
5 things to know about Meta’s new AI Agent on WhatsApp
Meta has taken another major step in its artificial intelligence push with the launch of the Meta Business Agent, an AI-powered assistant designed to help businesses manage customer interactions and everyday operations across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger.
Kidnapping: Deploying telecom intelligence, best solution
After over two weeks, the 46 people, consisting of 39 students, some as young as two years old, and 7 teachers abducted in Oyo primary school by dare-devil kidnappers are still in their custody.
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Engineers move to enhance Nigeria’s digital future with NIGERCON 2026
In recent years, Nigeria has been seriously pushing ambitious digital economy targets, expanding broadband penetration, deepening digital inclusion and positioning technology as a key contributor to national GDP.
LSEF promotes tech education at Holy Ghost College, Owerri with AI-Tech Centre
The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), established by Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre to Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, in a landmark gesture that added prestige and excitement to the school’s 77th anniversary celebration.
Education
Saving teacher education through Dual Mandate Policy
With over one million candidates unable to secure admission into tertiary institutions yearly in the country, over 300,000 admission spaces are always unfilled
ASIS 2026: Seplat Energy leads education transformation dialogue
Seplat Energy Plc has joined the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 as official Theme Partner for the Education Session, as the summit prepares to convene Africa’s largest cross-sector gathering at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 22 to 24 July 2026. Under the partnership, Seplat Energy Plc will lead the Education Session at ASIS […]
FG, Japan boost teacher training with ICT support for 15 colleges of education
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA: The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute massive Information and Communication Technology, ICT equipment to 15 federal and state colleges of education across Nigeria under a major education support initiative funded by the Government of Japan. The development is part of “The Project for Capacity-building of Teachers to Promote Continuous […]
Beulah: Restoring hope to child-amputees, driving inclusive education
“When Beulah was born, the diagnosis made it clear that amputation was the best option following the congenital deformity of her right limb”