London court acquits Alison-Madueke of all corruption charges
British authorities began their investigation into corruption allegations against Alison-Madueke more than a decade ago
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‘God will always be God’— Alison-Madueke speaks after bribery acquittal in London
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reacted to her acquittal by a London court after bribery charges brought against her were dismissed.
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FG, States, others share N2.300trn May 2026 revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.3 trillion to the Federal, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of May, 2026.
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Cosmetics, food, beverages account for 50 per cent of counterfeits products —NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday said cosmetic products, food and beverages accounted for over 50 per cent of counterfeit products in the country.
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Digital infrastructure key to economic growth, service delivery — Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume has said digital infrastructure remains critical to driving economic growth and improving public service delivery in Nigeria.
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FG eyes 40m homes, N600bn as digital switch over takes off
The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over programme, aiming to reach 40 million homes and unlock over N600bn in economic value as the country moves from analogue to digital television broadcasting.
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UNILAG assures students’ safety amid suspected diarrhoea outbreak
Suspected outbreak of diarrhoea has been noticed in some hostels at the University of Lagos, with some students said to be vomiting and stooling.
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Amazon founder Bezos says AI will create jobs rather than replace workers
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has dismissed fears that artificial intelligence will make humans obsolete, arguing instead that the technology will increase demand for workers and create new opportunities.
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5 talking points as DR Congo frustrate Portugal in historic World Cup draw
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to mark his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance with victory fell flat as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.
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PDP receives Iyabo Obasanjo, unveils her as Ogun Central Senatorial candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State on Wednesday formally received former Senator, Iyabo Obasanjo, into its fold and immediately presented her with the party’s flag as its senatorial candidate for Ogun Central, ahead of the forthcoming elections.
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Ronaldo kept quiet as DR Congo hold Portugal to 1-1 draw
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup.
Politics
Defect and lose your seat, NDC warns aspirants
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a mandatory indemnity and affidavit requirement for all its governorship and National Assembly candidates as part of efforts to curb political defections. The party said the policy is designed to preserve loyalty among elected officials […]
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Nigeria’s current account surplus rises 46% to $4.98bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the country’s current account surplus rose by 46 percent year-on-year to $4.98 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26).
World Cup 2026
5 talking points as DR Congo frustrate Portugal in historic World Cup draw
Cristiano Ronaldo's bid to mark his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance with victory fell flat as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.
Metro
UK-based Nigerian who tried to rape drunk woman jailed five years, to be deported
A Nigerian national who was studying in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault following an attack on a woman in Hull.
Entertainment
Why I’m not thinking about marriage yet — Bloody Civilian
Nigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu, popularly known as Bloody Civilian, has revealed why marriage is currently not part of her plans despite repeated questions from family members about her future.
ICYMI
‘I’m the boss’ – Trump tells G7 counterparts
The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge.
Business
TCN expresses concern over rising cases of vandalism in Niger State
By Obas Esiedesa The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend poses serious economic, safety and electricity supply challenges. Speaking during a community engagement visit to Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area yesterday, the General Manager, Transmission, Abuja Region, […]
Sports
Mayweather faces felony charges over $200,000 luxury watch cheque
According to ESPN, the Hall of Famer has been charged with theft and intent to defraud following a complaint linked to the purchase of an Audemars Piguet watch in Las Vegas.
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
Venture capital slump leads Nigerian startups to borrowing for survival
By Juliet Umeh As venture capital funding across Africa remains low, Nigerian startups are now turning to borrowing to stay afloat and support growth in a tighter investment environment. Latest data from Africa: The Big Deal shows that startups across the continent raised $135 million in May 2026 through 37 deals, an improvement from April’s […]
Nigeria First Policy concerns FMCIDE’s $10m deal attracts criticism
By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology, ICT, sector has expressed concerns over aspects of the recent partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, FMCIDE, and Hello.cv. They argue that the arrangement contradicts the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy by promoting Cape Verde’s country code top-level domain, ccTLD, […]
As bad loans rise, experts identify three fixes for Nigeria’s lending sector
As Nigerian banks battle rising bad loans amid economic uncertainty, industry stakeholders are urging lenders to look beyond digital loan applications and address deeper weaknesses in their credit infrastructure.
Nigeria’s digital sovereignty quest gains mom
As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation ambitions, one of the major obstacles that continue to undermine the aspirations of becoming Africa’s digital powerhouse is the country’s heavy dependence on foreign internet infrastructure.
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 […]