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Buhari

Why insecurity escalated during Buhari’s time – Ex-DSS Director, Amachree

"Despite being a former military general, the administration was perceived as doing “little or nothing” about the escalating threats of insurgency, banditry and kidnapping."
‘We feared airstrikes more than bandits’ — Oyo principal details 56-day ordeal in captivity

‘We feared airstrikes more than bandits’ — Oyo principal details 56-day ordeal in captivity

Reps summon ‘PFIPC DG’ Adeyemi, order IGP to produce him Wednesday

Reps summon ‘PFIPC DG’ Adeyemi, order IGP to produce him Wednesday

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11:33 pm
Ex-NAF officer faults FG’s timeline for functional army divisions

Ex-NAF officer faults FG’s timeline for functional army divisions

Former Nigerian Air Force spokesman Group Captain Sadeeq Shehu (Retd.) has faulted the Federal Government’s timeline for starting up four new army divisions, saying it is unrealistic to expect any of them to be combat-ready within the stipulated months.

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Building collapse: Anambra govt vows prosecution if foul play is detected

Building collapse: Anambra govt vows prosecution if foul play is detected

The Anambra Government says it has taken tough measures against incessant building collapses in the state to safeguard lives and property.

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BBNaija introduces ‘The Gambit’ twist, two housemates barred from ₦160m prize

BBNaija introduces ‘The Gambit’ twist, two housemates barred from ₦160m prize

Big Brother Naija has unveiled its first major twist of the new season, introducing a strategic feature known as “The Gambit,” which will secure two housemates a place in the grand finale while denying them the opportunity to win the show’s ₦160 million grand prize.

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Plateau

Mob kills Unijos graduate over alleged phone theft; three suspects nabbed

Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged mob killing of a 25-year-old Jos-based model, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee,” who was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of stealing a mobile phone.

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PDP

Wike bans car racing in residential areas

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed the territory’s traffic section to stop car racing in residential neighbourhoods, following complaints from residents that the practice endangers other road users.

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Housing: Adeyanju writes Tinubu to declare state of emergency over high rentals

Housing: Adeyanju writes Tinubu to declare state of emergency over high rentals

As hardship bites harder, human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju on Monday wrote an open letter demanding President Bola Tinubu declare a state of emergency in the housing sector over high and unbearable rents crushing Nigerians.

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Ogun Customs boss tasks newly promoted officers to renew fight against smuggling

Customs releases list of new intakes

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released the final list of successful candidates in the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise for appointment into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II).

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Gunmen abduct 10-year-old boy in Yobe, demand ransom

Gunmen abduct 10-year-old boy in Yobe, demand ransom

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a 10-year-old boy from his home in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State and are demanding ransom for his release.

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Kano

Man beaten to death over alleged affair with married woman in Kano

The incident occurred on July 24 in the Sheka area of Kano and led to the arrest of three suspects by the Kano State Police Command.

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INEC

Attack on PVC collection centre won’t derail Osun gov election — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the reported attack on one of its permanent voter cards (PVCs) collection centres in Osun will not deter it from conducting a free, fair and credible governorship election in the state.

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Politics

No plenary until Speaker resigns – Ondo Assembly

No plenary until Speaker resigns – Ondo Assembly

“For now, there is no development except that Mr Speaker should just give way and allow another person to preside over the Ondo State House of Assembly.
Tinubu sued over security threats to NDC’s presidential candidate Obi

Tinubu sued over security threats to NDC’s presidential candidate Obi

Lagos 2027: No agreement I’ll spend one term as gov — Hamzat

Lagos 2027: No agreement I’ll spend one term as gov — Hamzat

‘It never happened’ —  Obi denies making divisive remarks about northerners

‘It never happened’ —  Obi denies making divisive remarks about northerners

2027: He’s tired, he needs to rest  —  Peter Obi tells Tinubu to go home

2027: He’s tired, he needs to rest  —  Peter Obi tells Tinubu to go home

Top Podcasts

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Ìwòye: Dókítà Wisdom, agùnbánirọ̀ ní ìlú Port Harcourt pàdánù ẹ̀mí rè lẹ̀nu iṣẹ́; ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ṣẹlẹ̀ si gbajúgbajà agbórin-lárúgẹ, Sam Larry

Ìwòye: Dókítà Wisdom, agùnbánirọ̀ ní ìlú Port Harcourt pàdánù ẹ̀mí rè lẹ̀nu iṣẹ́; ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ṣẹlẹ̀ si gbajúgbajà agbórin-lárúgẹ, Sam Larry

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ONE VOTE: Why Nigeria’s 2027 Election just entered a new phase

ONE VOTE: Why Nigeria’s 2027 Election just entered a new phase

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Akeredolu’s medical leave letter

OSOPADEC N44m Scam: Aiyedatiwa shielding, frustrating removal of Ondo Speaker – 21 Assembly members

—-No plenary till he resigns — Hands off if you wants peace in Assembly By Dayo Johnson Akure The 21 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of shielding and frustrating them from removing the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, over allegations of financial misconduct involving about ₦44 million […]
Woman who made husband swear fidelity oath for Canada trip celebrates mother-in-law’s death

Woman who made husband swear fidelity oath for Canada trip celebrates mother-in-law’s death

Many trapped as Oko Poly 3-storey students’ hostel collapses

Many trapped as Oko Poly 3-storey students’ hostel collapses

US explains what determines how long foreign visitors can remain in the country

US explains what determines how long foreign visitors can remain in the country

Atiku and Tinubu

Atiku condemns southern Kaduna massacre, says Tinubu culpable

Osun election

Osun election: Adeleke declares Tuesday public holiday for PVC collection

Osun election: Adeleke declares Tuesday public holiday for PVC collection

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a public holiday to enable civil servants and other public workers to collect their Permanent Voter's Cards, PVCs.
Police

Osun election: Police probe alleged attack on INEC officials, stealing of PVCs

Accord Party

Osun Election: Accord alleges political harassment of members in Osun, Police deny claim

Osun election: Hoodlums attack PVC collection centre, cart away cards

Osun election: Hoodlums attack PVC collection centre, cart away cards

Osun Election: Oyetola’s wife mobilises 10,000 female canvassers for Oyebamiji

Osun Election: Oyetola’s wife mobilises 10,000 female canvassers for Oyebamiji

Metro

30 feared killed in Southern Kaduna attack as residents flee Chawai community

30 feared killed in Southern Kaduna attack as residents flee Chawai community

….Atiku, SOKAPU demand urgent security intervention By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Fresh violence has erupted in Southern Kaduna, with at least 30 people reportedly killed in an overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, forcing residents to flee their homes amid fears of further attacks. The attack, which reportedly lasted several […]
Solar everywhere: Commercial  phone chargers dump petrol generators over fuel costs

Solar everywhere: Commercial  phone chargers dump petrol generators over fuel costs

Nigeria pushes for prisoner transfer deal with Tanzania over 30 Nigerians in jail

Nigeria pushes for prisoner transfer deal with Tanzania over 30 Nigerians in jail

Plateau LG woos NYSC doctors with ₦150,000 allowance, free accommodation

Plateau LG woos NYSC doctors with ₦150,000 allowance, free accommodation

IGP didn’t order shoot-on-sight of illegal firearm carriers, Police clarify

IGP didn’t order shoot-on-sight of illegal firearm carriers, Police clarify

Columns

FG alleviating poverty with propaganda, by Dele Sobowale

FG alleviating poverty with propaganda, by Dele Sobowale

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Tinubu’s regional federalism, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

Tinubu’s regional federalism, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

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The Ozymandias complex in the Tinubu administration psyche, by Owei Lakemfa

The Ozymandias complex in the Tinubu administration psyche, by Owei Lakemfa

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How 2023 elections may be affecting your wellbeing

Wellness and the Economy: Why Collective Wealth is Vital for the Nation

12:42 pm
APC change in 2014 turns to scandalgate in 2026, by Dele Sobowale

APC change in 2014 turns to scandalgate in 2026, by Dele Sobowale

06:52 am
When will Nigerian elections be believable? By Tonnie Iredia

When will Nigerian elections be believable? By Tonnie Iredia

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The polygamist, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

The polygamist, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

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Entertainment

BBNaija introduces ‘The Gambit’ twist, two housemates barred from ₦160m prize

BBNaija introduces ‘The Gambit’ twist, two housemates barred from ₦160m prize

Big Brother Naija has unveiled its first major twist of the new season, introducing a strategic feature known as “The Gambit,” which will secure two housemates a place in the grand finale while denying them the opportunity to win the show's ₦160 million grand prize.
BBNaija 11: Chimsom becomes first Head of House; Tram, Sheba gets lounge

BBNaija 11: Chimsom becomes first Head of House; Tram, Sheba gets lounge

‘Who Naija language help?’ Peter P-Square asks critics questioning his children’s French fluency

‘Who Naija language help?’ Peter P-Square asks critics questioning his children’s French fluency

BBNaija season 11 housemates: names, pictures, ages, states of origin, occupations

BBNaija season 11 housemates: names, pictures, ages, states of origin, occupations

BBNaija: ‘How is it you don’t understand English’ – UK-trained Temi Nkem tells housemates

BBNaija: ‘How is it you don’t understand English’ – UK-trained Temi Nkem tells housemates

Promoted

Phillips Consulting Launches the 2026 State Performance Index (pSPI) – A Benchmark for Measuring Governance, Performance and Development Across Nigeria’s States

Phillips Consulting Launches the 2026 State Performance Index (pSPI) – A Benchmark for Measuring Governance, Performance and Development Across Nigeria’s States

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An Open Letter To The Executive Governor Of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah

Crash Game Guide: How to Read the Pace, Manage Risk, and Play with a Clear Plan

Crash Game Guide: How to Read the Pace, Manage Risk, and Play with a Clear Plan

How Football Impacts Nigeria’s Youth Economically

How Football Impacts Nigeria’s Youth Economically

Videos

Xenophobia: How they turned Nigerians to slaves in South Africa – Princewill, returned after 17 yrs

Xenophobia: How they turned Nigerians to slaves in South Africa – Princewill, returned after 17 yrs

Xenophobia They Burned Down My Business;Had To Leave Wife And 3 Children Behind -Osita,S.A Returnee

Xenophobia They Burned Down My Business;Had To Leave Wife And 3 Children Behind -Osita,S.A Returnee

Xenophobia I Don’t Want To Die – Rita, South Africa Returnee Cancer Patient

Xenophobia I Don’t Want To Die – Rita, South Africa Returnee Cancer Patient

Nigerian activists seeking political offices can’t make a difference - Segalink

Nigerian activists seeking political offices can’t make a difference - Segalink

ICYMI

US visa

CBP officer, not visa, determines your stay duration, US Mission tells Nigerians

"Reminder! The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in the United States is determined by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon your arrival, NOT your visa expiration date," the Mission stated under its #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign.
BADAGRY-SOKOTO SUPERHIGHWAY: Outcry as over 300 houses, investments, others destroyed due to setback confusion

BADAGRY-SOKOTO SUPERHIGHWAY: Outcry as over 300 houses, investments, others destroyed due to setback confusion

Mary Habila

SOKAPU sues Umahi over Nurse Habila’s death; demands autopsy, N20bn damages

Delta LG 2nd Anniversary: Citizens demand greater transparency

Delta LG 2nd Anniversary: Citizens demand greater transparency

NURTW MCOluomo

Osun: You can’t suspend NURTW, MC Oluomo tells Adeleke

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Experience is the best teacher’

Cartoon: ‘Experience is the best teacher’

Cartoon: ‘Bros, welcome back to home of monkey business’

Cartoon: ‘Bros, welcome back to home of monkey business’

Cartoon: Nigerian politicians are chemistry professors

Cartoon: Nigerian politicians are chemistry professors

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Business

FG maps 500,000 MSMEs to drive industrial growth, competitiveness

FG maps 500,000 MSMEs to drive industrial growth, competitiveness

…Disburses over N600bn through BoI to support business By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government has captured more than 500,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in a national database as part of efforts to strengthen industrial development, improve policy planning and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and global trade. This is even as over N600 billion has […]
UBA emerges Nigeria’s Best ESG, Retail Bank at 2026 Euromoney Awards

UBA emerges Nigeria’s Best ESG, Retail Bank at 2026 Euromoney Awards

REFORMS: Tax Ombud steps in to protect taxpayers, rebuild public trust

REFORMS: Tax Ombud steps in to protect taxpayers, rebuild public trust

Access Bank unveils App to support SMEs

Access Bank unveils App to support SMEs

REA targets 3.7GW solar manufacturing to close Nigeria’s power gap

REA targets 3.7GW solar manufacturing to close Nigeria’s power gap

Health

Doctors hold key to stopping next Ebola outbreak — Sanwo-Olu, NCDC

Doctors hold key to stopping next Ebola outbreak — Sanwo-Olu, NCDC

lassa fever

Lassa fever death toll hits 229 as fresh infections rise

Your expanding waistline is health warning sign

Your expanding waistline is health warning sign

LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts

LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts

Sports

Maldini, Leonardo resign from FIGC roles amid Italy’s World Cup crisis

Maldini, Leonardo resign from FIGC roles amid Italy’s World Cup crisis

The dramatic development comes only days after the former AC Milan figures agreed to spearhead a major overhaul of Italian football, with Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo brought in as his adviser.
Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Kane leads race as key dates, shortlist timeline emerge

Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Kane leads race as key dates, shortlist timeline emerge

Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup 2026 goal of tournament award

Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup 2026 goal of tournament award

WAFCON: Super Falcons target high-margin win against debutants Malawi

WAFCON: Super Falcons target high-margin win against debutants Malawi

Nigeria among countries whose citizens traveled for World Cup, seek to remain in Canada[Full list]

Nigeria among countries whose citizens traveled for World Cup, seek to remain in Canada[Full list]

Relationships

Baby-hungry single women are the reason some men are having the snip!

Baby-hungry single women are the reason some men are having the snip!

The toy-boy that was the best thing to happen to this cougar!

The toy-boy that was the best thing to happen to this cougar!

No regret for consoling his best friend’s fiancée!

Dear Bunmi, is it possible to orgasm together?

No fool like an old fool!

No fool like an old fool!

Special Report

Kwara govt builds 1,600 housing units for residents

Kwara govt builds 1,600 housing units for residents

He further revealed that all preliminary activities had been completed for the construction of an additional 250 housing units

LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts

LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts

Poverty, weak health systems, poor nutrition, environmental hazards, chronic stress, limited access to healthcare, widening social inequalities shape Nigerians life expectancy

As evangelism goes viral: How modern day pastors are taking over social media space

As evangelism goes viral: How modern day pastors are taking over social media space

Just as Apostle Paul used Roman road network and the common Greek language to spread the gospel, today’s ministers can effectively use social media

Digital Devices: Why every parent must master parental controls

Digital Devices: How every parent can master parental controls

Start by sitting down with your child(ren) and explaining why you’re doing this. Frame it as protection and love, not punishment

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Technology

Aptech bridges digital skills gap @national convocation of tech professionals in Lagos

Aptech bridges digital skills gap @national convocation of tech professionals in Lagos

By Prince Osuagwu AS Nigeria intensifies efforts to bridge digital skills gap and build a globally competitive technology workforce, Aptech Nigeria is celebrating the achievements of its graduates while strengthening industry-academia collaboration and alumni engagement. The celebration will happen at its national convocation, on August 8, 2026, at the Sheraton Lagos. Aptech expects the ceremony […]

Remote work reshapes Nigeria’s tech workforce, widens global opportunities

Remote work reshapes Nigeria’s tech workforce, widens global opportunities

By Progress GodfreyRemote work, once viewed as a temporary response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has evolved into a defining feature of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, changing how professionals work, how companies recruit talent and how salaries are determined. For thousands of Nigerian software developers, designers, digital marketers and data analysts, geography is no longer a barrier […]

GAME ON: What Innovation minister, Ude, plans to do @ Enugu games conference

GAME ON: What Innovation minister, Ude, plans to do @ Enugu games conference

By Prince Osuagwu It will be game -on, in the morning of July, 30, 2026, when the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, mounts the podium at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Enugu, to discuss the innovations technology has brought into the gaming world which is now worth over $197billion The Minister […]

NAS tasks youths on skills, empowers 10

12 Nigerian startups to access $350,000 funding under iDICE Growth Lab

By Juliet UmehNo fewer than 12 high-potential Nigerian startups are set to access funding of up to $350,000 under the Growth Lab accelerator programme of the iDICE Startup Bridge initiative. The programme, an initiative of the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises, iDICE, Programme implemented by the Bank of Industry, BOI, has opened […]

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Education

Knocks, kudos trail school’s cutting of student’s hair

Knocks, kudos trail school’s cutting of student’s hair

“We live in a culturally and spiritually aware environment. When a school cuts a child’s hair without the parent’s consent, it raises concerns”

AAU

AAU Alumni President launches global appeal to complete Records Centre

By Joseph Erunke The Worldwide President of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Alumni Association, Dr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian, has launched a global appeal to graduates of the institution to rally financial support for the completion of the association’s Examination and Records Building Project, describing the initiative as a legacy that will transform academic records management […]

WAEC

SSCE fee hike: Examination bodies would have generated N175bn annually — Investigation

By Joseph Erunke& Elizabeth Osayande If the Federal Government had not reversed the proposed N50,000 registration fee per candidate for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, the examination bodies would have been able to generate more than N175 billion annually. An analysis […]

TranESS C&I launches youth energy talent programme

TranESS C&I launches youth energy talent programme

By Elizabeth Osayande  TranESS C&I, the commercial and industrial energy storage business unit of Transsion Holdings, has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s education and clean energy sectors through the launch of a Youth Talent in Energy Storage Programme and the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Ansar Foundation. The announcements were made during […]

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