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Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, recruitment of 28,000 personnel

The first phase, covering establishment of 5, 9, and 10 Divisions and the reorganisation of existing formations, will be completed by September 2026
2027: Credible polls require responsible media, transparent INEC, informed voters — Akhaine, Editors

2027: Credible polls require responsible media, transparent INEC, informed voters — Akhaine, Editors

Enugu Air aircraft overshoots runway in Benin airport; ‘Everyone’s safe’

Enugu Air aircraft overshoots runway in Benin airport; ‘Everyone’s safe’

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10:02 pm
Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

De Jong said the injury came to light on his return from the World Cup when Barcelona doctors returned a more serious diagnosis than the original assessment from the Dutch medical staff.

10:02 pm
09:54 pm
ADC tells Tinubu: Trump’s letter won’t determine Nigerians’ verdict

ADC tells Tinubu: Trump’s letter won’t determine Nigerians’ verdict

The opposition party accused the Tinubu administration of seeking international approval while many Nigerians continue to face economic hardship, insecurity and declining living conditions.

09:54 pm
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Tinubu to Northeast leaders: Economy already stabilised, Nigeria in golden era

Tinubu to Northeast leaders: Economy already stabilised, Nigeria in golden era

President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday that the consistency in the implementation of economic reforms has stabilised the economy, ushering Nigeria into its golden era, with readiness to enjoy the benefits of democracy.

09:42 pm
09:31 pm
Court affirms Jimi Lawal as Ogun ADC gov candidate; Ogundipe to appeal

Court affirms Jimi Lawal as Ogun ADC gov candidate; Ogundipe to appeal

Justice Abiodun Jordan Adeyemi, in a judgment delivered in Suit No. FHC/AB/CS/97/2026, held that the governorship primary election that produced Lawal complied with the Electoral Act, the Constitution of the ADC and all relevant statutory provisions.

09:31 pm
09:30 pm
How to earn higher pension at retirement — Experts  

MAN, NACCIMA, NECA, NASME, NASSI reject 3% pension hike

They further called on government to prioritise inflation control, business sustainability and job creation

09:30 pm
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Nigeria economic reforms

We’ve passed darkest tunnel, now running stable economy – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the nation’s economy has passed the darkest tunnel as his administration is running a very stable economy right now.

09:24 pm
09:19 pm
Former-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar

Opaque budget: Insulting me won’t save you, Atiku knocks Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Presidency’s latest statement attacking his person as further proof that the Bola Tinubu administration has chosen diversion over disclosure and insults over accountability.

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09:02 pm
Two die, two hospitalised after suspected drug consumption in Ogun

Two die, two hospitalised after suspected drug consumption in Ogun

Two persons suspected to be students of Ogun State-owned Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, have reportedly died after allegedly consuming a substance described as “laughing gas,” while two others were hospitalised in Isara-Remo, Ogun State.

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08:57 pm
TikTok introduces text-only posts

TikTok pulls down 4.8m violative videos in Nigeria in Q2 2026

TikTok said 99.8 per cent of the violative videos were detected and removed proactively before users reported them, while 92.8 per cent were taken down within 24 hours.

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08:50 pm
Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

Social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, was on Thursday granted N20 million bail by an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged N69.15 million property fraud.

08:50 pm
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Politics

Presidency tackles Atiku for reporting Tinubu to Trump, US Congress

Presidency tackles Atiku for reporting Tinubu to Trump, US Congress

The Presidency on Thursday took a swipe at the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for reporting President Bola Tinubu to American President Donald Trump and the US Congress over a matter that has long been concluded.
Insecurity in Nigeria

Obasanjo rejects Osoba’s 2003 ‘deception’ claim, defends political strategy

Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: 'We'll review Oshiomhole's comments' - Senate

You breached our truce, Oshiomhole tells Akpabio

El-Rufai’s family disowns purported letter to ADC leadership

El-Rufai’s family disowns purported letter to ADC leadership

Atiku’s aide tackles Shehu Sani for condemning US lobbying against Tinubu

Atiku’s aide tackles Shehu Sani for condemning US lobbying against Tinubu

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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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ONE VOTE: What will stop you from voting next year?

ONE VOTE: What will stop you from voting next year?

08:02 pm
Olùkọ́ Maryam Usman sòfò ẹ̀mí lẹ́yìn tí bàbá akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ rẹ̀ lù ú ní àlùbami; ìkún omi ojijì dá omiyálẹ̀ sí ilé ní Ìlú Èkó

Olùkọ́ Maryam Usman sòfò ẹ̀mí lẹ́yìn tí bàbá akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ rẹ̀ lù ú ní àlùbami; ìkún omi ojijì dá omiyálẹ̀ sí ilé ní Ìlú Èkó

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Ọwọ́ àwọn agbofinro tẹ arábìnrin Princess, tó jẹ́ ọ̀gá àwọn afipámu awon ọ̀dọ́bìnrin sínú iṣẹ́ ìnàbì; ìbúgbàmù ṣẹlẹ̀ ní Mushin

Ọwọ́ àwọn agbofinro tẹ arábìnrin Princess, tó jẹ́ ọ̀gá àwọn afipámu awon ọ̀dọ́bìnrin sínú iṣẹ́ ìnàbì; ìbúgbàmù ṣẹlẹ̀ ní Mushin

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UK releases list of items travellers cannot bring into the country in 2026

UK releases list of items travellers cannot bring into the country in 2026

The United Kingdom, UK has published an updated list of prohibited and restricted items that travellers are not allowed to bring into the country in 2026, warning that banned goods will be seized by customs officials at the border.
Video: Court sentences three to life imprisonment over Orire school kidnapping

Video: Court sentences three to life imprisonment over Oriire school kidnapping

UK withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran as Mideast war rages

UK withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran as Mideast war rages

Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 23, 2026

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in Naira at N1,215 per litre

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in Naira at N1,215 per litre

World Cup 2026

Norway to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga

Norway to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga

Norway's football chief told The Times they are set to make a formal complaint to FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban because it has put "the whole game at risk".
Argentine FA says US didn’t detain president after World Cup final

Argentine FA says US didn’t detain president after World Cup final

Cape Verde’s Vozinha makes list as FIFA unveils World Cup 2026 Best XI

Cape Verde’s Vozinha makes list as FIFA unveils World Cup 2026 Best XI

Biggest records set at FIFA World Cup 2026 [Full list]

Biggest records set at FIFA World Cup 2026 [Full list]

Full List: Real Madrid lead clubs with most goals at 2026 World Cup

Full List: Real Madrid lead clubs with most goals at 2026 World Cup

Metro

‘Something fell from the plane’ – Eyewitnesses narrate Enugu Air accident

‘Something fell from the plane’ – Eyewitnesses narrate Enugu Air accident

"It appears the engine failed and the plane came down again. The rain was falling. It was something that fell from the plane"
How US-based pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling lifestyle

How US-based pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling lifestyle

Bandits kill 23 farmers in fresh Zamfara attack

Bandits kill 23 farmers in fresh Zamfara attack

311 Reps pass state police bill, as minority caucus walks out

311 Reps pass state police bill, as minority caucus walks out

₦480bn Meth factory trial: Court inspects Ogun drug lab, adjourns hearing to July 24

₦480bn Meth factory trial: Court inspects Ogun drug lab, adjourns hearing to July 24

Columns

Press Freedom Day: Combat fake news or be consumed by it – Dr. Ruth Oji

The superpower hiding in plain sight, by Ruth Oji

04:29 am
Nigeria as Federal Republic of Asiwaju? Why not! By Ikechukwu Amaechi

Nigeria as Federal Republic of Asiwaju? Why not! By Ikechukwu Amaechi

04:20 am
Olu Fasan

‘Fake’ agency: Tinubu’s amoral rule breeds impunity, abuse of power! By Olu Fasan

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What are the functions of ministries in a country? (Part 3), by Usman Sarki

What are the functions of ministries in a country? (Part 3), by Usman Sarki

01:21 am
Nelson Mandela and ANC’s many failures, by Ochereome Nnanna

Nelson Mandela and ANC’s many failures, by Ochereome Nnanna

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Okoh Aihe

Taking care of the telecoms poor, by Okoh Aihe

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Why the NBA physician must first heal herself, by Rotimi Fasan

Why the NBA physician must first heal herself, by Rotimi Fasan

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Entertainment

Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

Social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, was on Thursday granted N20 million bail by an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged N69.15 million property fraud.
Video: ‘Don’t let me die’ – ailing Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for help

Video: ‘Don’t let me die’ – ailing Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for help

Why I left my acting career and relocated abroad — Bukky Wright

Why I left my acting career and relocated abroad — Bukky Wright

Peller, Jarvis release pre-wedding photos ahead of wedding

Peller, Jarvis release pre-wedding photos ahead of wedding

World’s biggest YouTuber MrBeast weds partner on private island

World’s biggest YouTuber MrBeast weds partner on private island

Promoted

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

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

5 Best Online Casinos Australia 2026: Top Real Money Online Casinos For Aussie Players

5 Best Online Casinos Australia 2026: Top Real Money Online Casinos For Aussie Players

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

Meet world’s smallest university with only 3 classrooms

Meet world’s smallest university with only 3 classrooms

The University of the South Pacific's (USP) Tuvalu Campus, located in the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, is widely regarded as the world's smallest university campus.
ECOWAS reaffirms plan to rollout ECO single currency in 2027

ECOWAS reaffirms plan to rollout ECO single currency in 2027

Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara

Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara

Kashim Shettima

Nigeria can’t scale $1trn economy on shaky terrain of weak governance — Shettima

Immigration

EFCC clears immigration CG Nandap of visa fraud probe

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

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in Naira at N1,215 per litre

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in Naira at N1,215 per litre

•As depots, filling stations adjust prices By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in naira after a week suspension, ending uncertainty in the downstream sector over its temporary shift to dollar-denominated sales. Checks by Vanguard showed that the refinery has fixed […]
Nigeria leads in online gambling regulation

Nigeria leads in online gambling regulation

PenCom to refine investment framework, lunches 3 initiatives

PenCom to refine investment framework, lunches 3 initiatives

Femi Otedola increase stake in First HoldCo by N2.01bn

Femi Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 21.96% worth N77.6bn

Naira down to N1,405/$ in parallel market

Private sector credit hits N83trn, as money supply surges

Health

NAFDAC begins nationwide seizure of sachet alcohol

NAFDAC begins nationwide seizure of sachet alcohol

Experts seek shift from autism awareness to acceptance as GTCO unveils 16th conference

Experts seek shift from autism awareness to acceptance as GTCO unveils 16th conference

Patient safety gets boost as Medilag Consult, Patient Academy seal pact against medical negligence

Patient safety gets boost as Medilag Consult, Patient Academy seal pact against medical negligence

Hidden hunger stealing Nigeria’s children before birth – Experts

Hidden hunger stealing Nigeria’s children before birth – Experts

Sports

Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

De Jong said the injury came to light on his return from the World Cup when Barcelona doctors returned a more serious diagnosis than the original assessment from the Dutch medical staff.
Anderson declares Man City ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116 mn move

Anderson declares Man City ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116 mn move

List of 6 countries already qualified for 2030 FIFA World Cup

List of 6 countries already qualified for 2030 FIFA World Cup

Garnacho joins Aston Villa on season-long loan from Chelsea

Garnacho joins Aston Villa on season-long loan from Chelsea

Arsenal seal £34m deal for winger Tzolis from Brugge

Arsenal seal £34m deal for winger Tzolis from Brugge

Relationships

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!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

Special Report

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 […]

Can Agriculture Replace Crude? Experts reveal path to Nigeria’s export revival

Can Agriculture Replace Crude? Experts reveal path to Nigeria’s export revival

By Cynthia Alo For more than five decades, crude oil has remained the dominant pillar of Nigeria’s economy, displacing agriculture from the position it once occupied as the country’s major source of revenue and foreign exchange. However, with the global shift towards cleaner energy and growing concerns over the sustainability of oil dependence, experts are […]

2027 Elections: Church leaders mobilise voters, reject money politics, demand responsible participation

2027 Elections: Church leaders mobilise voters, reject money politics, demand responsible participation

By Olayinka Latona Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Christian leaders across Nigeria have intensified calls for massive voter participation, rejection of money politics and greater involvement of citizens in choosing leaders, while insisting that the Church must remain non-partisan but actively engaged in promoting good governance. From Pentecostal fellowships to the Catholic Church and […]

How habits, water you drink, hidden toxins, self-medication fuel kidney crisis

How habits, water you drink, hidden toxins, self-medication fuel kidney crisis

…Most patients arrive when kidneys have failed — NMADU…OYEWALE: Painkillers, herbal mixtures silently destroy organs…Water contains harmful heavy metals — YEMITAN…ODUBANJO: Education, early screening remain best defense By Chioma Obinna Three mornings every week, Uche Oke left home before dawn, clutching a small bag that had become as familiar to him as his own shadow. […]

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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

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 […]

MOUAU clears air on recruitment controversy, exonerates VC, blames past administration

MOUAU clears air on recruitment controversy, exonerates VC, blames past administration

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has defended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, against allegations surrounding the institution’s controversial recruitment exercise, attributing the crisis to the immediate past administration for exceeding the approved recruitment quota. The university said Prof. Akanwa neither supervised nor influenced the […]

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