Gunmen attack NIPSS, kill three security operatives in Plateau
A staff member of the institute, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident and said the attackers launched the assault unexpectedly.
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World Cup 2026: Chelsea’s Chalobah replaces Livramento in England squad
The Football Association (FA) confirmed that Livramento was withdrawn from the squad after sustaining a calf injury during training on Sunday.
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Oyo govt demolishes building allegedly used as arms depot in Ibadan
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Government has demolished a building in Ibadan allegedly used as a storage facility for arms and ammunition by suspected criminal elements, in a decisive move aimed at strengthening security and dismantling criminal networks operating within the state. The demolition, carried out on Tuesday on the directive of Governor Seyi […]
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Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: ‘We’ll review Oshiomhole’s comments’ – Senate
“The Senate will take a cursory look at either extraneous, spontaneous or intentional comments from any senator appropriately”
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World Cup 2026: Tuchel’s England contract includes performance clause — FA
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham disclosed the details while defending the decision to extend Tuchel’s contract before the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is known.
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Insecurity: Katsina shuts POS, bans jerrycan fuel, motorcycles
The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all Point of Sale (POS) businesses and commercial phone charging centres in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas.
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Cardtonic Introduces Stablecoin Funding for Virtual Dollar Cards as Digital Payments Evolve in Nigeria
Digital finance is evolving rapidly across the world, and Nigeria is no exception. As more Nigerians participate in the global digital economy through remote work, online businesses, subscriptions, and cross-border transactions, the demand for faster and more flexible payment solutions continues to grow. In response to this shift, Cardtonic introduced stablecoin funding for its virtual […]
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DELTA: Isoko group demands restoration of constituency seat
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA- THE Isoko Monitoring Group, IMG, a non-partisan body, has demanded the immediate restoration of the Isoko North Constituency 2 State Assembly seat by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. It also called on stakeholders in the Isoko ethnic nationality to intensify efforts towards producing a governor of Isoko extraction in Delta […]
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Naira still trading 25% below value – IMF
According to the IMF, Nigeria’s REER appreciated by 32 percent in 2025, even as the nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) weakened by 5.2 percent during the same period.
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‘I was shocked by your insult’ — Reno Omokri replies Davido
Ambassador-designate to Mexico and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has responded to Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, after the singer insulted him following criticism of his advocacy for abducted schoolchildren at a FIFA World Cup concert.
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Ebonyi indigenes condemn threats against opposition, back PDP
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora AEISCID has condemned what it described as a resort to threats and violence against opposition by state officials calling on President Bola Tinubu to call his party’s loyalists to order. The group’s President, Ambassador Paschal Oluchukwu, in statement issued in Abuja on […]
Politics
Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: ‘We’ll review Oshiomhole’s comments’ – Senate
"The Senate will take a cursory look at either extraneous, spontaneous or intentional comments from any senator appropriately”
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Nigerian newspapers review: Atiku, Mark, Adeleke fume, vow to be on ballot
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, the party's national chairman, David Mark, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke fuming over the court order to deregister ADC, Accord Party and two other political parties.
World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026: Chelsea’s Chalobah replaces Livramento in England squad
The Football Association (FA) confirmed that Livramento was withdrawn from the squad after sustaining a calf injury during training on Sunday.
Metro
I was drugged, forced to sleep with 30 men a day — Teenager dv/sav/Svagsdbzdz
By Matthew Johnson LAGOS—Emotions ran high at the Lagos State Police Command yesterday, when a 16-year-old girl, Chidinma, narrated how she was allegedly trafficked from Imo State to Lagos and forced into prostitution for four months, during which she was made to sleep with 30 men daily, beaten repeatedly, and denied payment. The teenager, who said […]
Entertainment
Why I ‘married’ myself – Actor Denrele
Nigerian media personality and actor Denrele Edun has explained the reason behind his symbolic decision to "marry himself" as part of celebrations marking his 45th birthday.
ICYMI
I told Abacha to disband clique of ‘bad influence’ officers around him — Abubakar
He said some officers initially penciled for retirement escaped because the late General Sani Abacha was devoted to his friends.
Business
Digital postcode to transform commerce, security, cut delivery costs — Tijani
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, scheduled for launch this year, will transform commerce, strengthen security and significantly reduce delivery costs nationwide. Speaking at the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System workshop in Abuja, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, described the initiative as critical […]
Sports
Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.
Special Report
Bullets Before Ballots: Insecurity threatens 2027 polls – 5,272 killed in 5 months
Amupitan identified threats facing Nigeria’s elections: social media volatility, AI-driven disinformation, and Foreign Information Manipulation
June 12: Afenifere, Obi, Otti, Alia, Okpebholo others demand unity, security in Nigeria
As Nigeria marked June 12, leaders reflected on the nation’s democratic journey, urging vigilance, unity, welfare and accountability
IMF, economists disagree over Nigeria’s economic prescriptions
Nigeria’s leading economists and financial experts have disagreed with some of the latest policy prescriptions by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for Nigeria
‘They disengage but never deradicalise’; fresh fears over ISWAP commanders who surrendered
When an insurgent lays down his weapon, does the threat truly end or simply change form? That question has moved from theoretical debate
Technology
Ilorin Innovation Hub trains youths to earn $2,000 monthly
The Ilorin Innovation Hub says it is equipping young people with digital skills that can earn them up to $2,000 monthly through technology and entrepreneurship
Vote, build, work and code here, Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to stop leaving the country
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to remain in the country and contribute to its development, urging them to channel their talents, innovation and energy towards building a stronger nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad.
Poor service, rapid data depletion heap criticisms on telcos
For millions of Nigerians, poor telecom service has become more than an inconvenience. It is disrupting businesses, delaying emergency responses, frustrating financial transactions and fueling public anger over the rising cost of digital connectivity.
Cybercrime still hits Nigeria’s digital economy hard
Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Electronic payment transactions crossed the N1 quadrillion mark in 2024, fintech adoption is accelerating, government services are moving online, and businesses are becoming increasingly digital. Yet, alongside this transformation is cybercrime, a growing threat that is quietly draining billions of naira from the economy.
Education
Safe Schools Initiative: How safe are our schools?
Across the country, millions of children still study in buildings with broken or no fences, no lighting, no guards, and zero emergency response capability
Ovia’s James Hope University positions as Nigeria’s exclusive postgraduate institution
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe James Hope University, JHU, has positioned itself uniquely in the Nigerian higher education space by operating strictly as a postgraduate-only institution. The university located at Lekki, Lagos, focuses entirely on advanced learning and executive training. It has unveiled three flagship business programmes designed for a new era of learning shaped […]
Sokoto embarks on massive education expansion, approves 56 new secondary schools
By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment, […]
Ex Babcock VC, Tayo, channels book launch fund to charity
By Elizabeth Osayande Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students. The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]