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Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll

Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll

Etaifo disclosed that he was mandated by the Inspector-General of Police to restore peace and coordinate security operations across Osun State ahead of the election.
Lagos professors earn less than secondary school principals – ASUU

Lagos professors earn less than secondary school principals – ASUU

Adeleke heads to court over EFCC freezing of Osun account

Adeleke heads to court over EFCC freezing of Osun account

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Army arrests two soldiers over alleged unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis’ wedding

Army arrests two soldiers over alleged unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis’ wedding

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the wedding ceremony of Nigerian content creators, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and TikTok personality Jarvis in Lekki, Lagos State. Sources told Vanguard that the arrests followed credible intelligence suggesting that some personnel participated […]

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Accord Party

Osun Election: Accord accuses EFCC of freezing state accounts for APC’s benefit

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord Party has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of freezing Osun State Government accounts in an alleged attempt to influence the outcome of the August 15 governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party, which threatened legal action over the development, said […]

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2027: Don’t wait for power, fight for it, Anenih tells women

2027: Don’t wait for power, fight for it, Anenih tells women

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Minister of Women Affairs, Iyom Josephine Anenih, has urged Nigerian women to stop waiting for political opportunities to be handed to them, insisting that political power is won through organisation, negotiation and persistence. Anenih spoke on Wednesday at a roundtable discussion on “Advancing Women’s Visibility and Political Representation” organised […]

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PDP

Abuja becoming Nigeria’s most investor-friendly business environment – Wike

Represented by the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, the minister declared that Abuja is fully open for credible local and international investment.

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Benue attack

Panic in Benue community as residents raise alarm over armed herders’ sighting

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Residents of Borikyo community in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have raised the alarm over the reported movement of suspected armed herders in parts of the area, calling on security agencies to urgently intervene to prevent a possible attack. The residents alleged that the suspected armed men were […]

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Muhammad-Ali-Pate

FG orders crackdown on assaults against health workers after 18 attacks

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to protect health workers nationwide following revelations that at least 18 cases of assault, intimidation and harassment were recorded across federal tertiary health institutions within the past year. The directive followed the submission of the report of the Ministerial Committee on […]

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Army arrests two soldiers over unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis’ wedding

Army arrests two soldiers over unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis’ wedding

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the wedding ceremony of Nigerian content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and TikTok personality, Jarvis, in Lekki, Lagos State. Sources who confirmed the development to Vanguard said the arrests followed credible intelligence indicating […]

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Several athletes fail to return home after Commonwealth games in Glasgow

Several athletes fail to return home after Commonwealth games in Glasgow

Several athletes have reportedly failed to return home with their national teams following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Minimum Wage

Presidency to deepen consultations with Catholic Bishops

Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has restated its readiness to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria CBCN and other faith-based groups, insisting that many of Nigeria’s challenges can only be resolved through sustained partnership with religious and civil society institutions. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, […]

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Flood alert: FG, UN move to establish unified disaster warning system

Flood alert: FG, UN move to establish unified disaster warning system

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb recurring flood disasters in Nigeria by bringing together key emergency, weather, hydrological, telecommunications and space science agencies to establish a unified early warning system aimed at saving lives and reducing the impact of climate-related hazards. The move followed a high-level inter-agency meeting convened […]

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Politics

Donald Duke warns of disaster if Nigeria’s trajectory is not changed in four years

Donald Duke warns of disaster if Nigeria’s trajectory is not changed in four years

The former governor explained that the country’s mounting economic hardship, insecurity and governance challenges informed his decision to seek the presidency under the PRP.
I walked away from power rather than compromise my integrity —Octogenarian Eburajolo 

I walked away from power rather than compromise my integrity —Octogenarian Eburajolo 

South-South: How coalition stands in Rivers, Edo, C/Rivers, A/Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa

‘Onaiyekan supports nobody’ -  Amaechi counters Wike’s claim

‘2027 already concluded’ -  Gov Sani vows to give Tinubu 95 percent of Kaduna votes

‘2027 already concluded’ -  Gov Sani vows to give Tinubu 95 percent of Kaduna votes

2027: Wike dismisses Amaechi’s relevance in Rivers, says ticket with Atiku dead on arrival

2027: Wike dismisses Amaechi’s relevance in Rivers, says ticket with Atiku dead on arrival

Top Podcasts

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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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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WAEC withholds 167,486 results over exam malpractice

WAEC withholds 167,486 results over exam malpractice

…as 1.2m pass English, Maths in 2026 WASSCE …Council cites phones, organized cheating as 8.59% of candidates affected ..cases drop by 1.11% By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS — The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, on Wednesday withheld the results of 167,486 candidates, representing 8.59%, over various cases of examination malpractice in the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE for […]
WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states

WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states

Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: Wike, Northern youths at war over Onaiyekan

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 5, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 5, 2026

Nigeria to lose over 50% of UK aid as US, Europe slash foreign assistance

Nigeria to lose over 50% of UK aid as US, Europe slash foreign assistance

Osun election

Accord Party

Osun Election: Accord accuses EFCC of freezing state accounts for APC’s benefit

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord Party has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of freezing Osun State Government accounts in an alleged attempt to influence the outcome of the August 15 governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party, which threatened legal action over the development, said […]
Osun Election: APC petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged vote buying with state funds

Osun Election: APC petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged vote buying with state funds

Osun Election: Respect people’s verdict, Davido tells Adeleke, Oyebamiji, others

Osun Election: Respect people’s verdict, Davido tells Adeleke, Oyebamiji, others

Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll

Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll

Adeleke heads to court over EFCC freezing of Osun account

Adeleke heads to court over EFCC freezing of Osun account

Metro

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor’s home

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor’s home

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The bodies of three children have been discovered at the residence of a suspected female native doctor in Ideani community, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A fourth person found at the premises was reportedly alive and has been taken to a hospital for medical examination, while the […]
Nursing students

3 die, others injured in Ogun auto crash

Refuse: LAWMA unveils sweeping reforms, overhauls city’s infrastructure deficit

Refuse: LAWMA unveils sweeping reforms, overhauls city’s infrastructure deficit

Otor-Edo: Delta’s forgotten clay goldmine

Otor-Edo: Delta’s forgotten clay goldmine

THE LEGEND OF ODI: How a Buffalo’s fall gave birth to festival of freedom

THE LEGEND OF ODI: How a Buffalo’s fall gave birth to festival of freedom

Columns

Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace (2), by Usman Sarki

Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace (2), by Usman Sarki

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Okoh Aihe

Where is 5G now? By Okoh Aihe

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John Cardinal Onaiyekan spoke a bit too much, by Rotimi Fasan

John Cardinal Onaiyekan spoke a bit too much, by Rotimi Fasan

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As campaigns begin in August: Can technology deliver credible elections in Nigeria? By Ejiro Ofoye

As campaigns begin in August: Can technology deliver credible elections in Nigeria? By Ejiro Ofoye

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Insecurity: The possible way out (5), by Eric Teniola

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Beyond the ballot: Why Nigeria must reform its institutions, by Dakuku Peterside

Beyond the ballot: Why Nigeria must reform its institutions, by Dakuku Peterside

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Sanusi II, Onaiyekan, and critiques of Tinubunomics, by Suleiman Suleiman  

Sanusi II, Onaiyekan, and critiques of Tinubunomics, by Suleiman Suleiman  

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Entertainment

Celebrities, not billionaires, sprayed fake notes at Peller’s wedding – Daddy Freeze

Celebrities, not billionaires, sprayed fake notes at Peller’s wedding – Daddy Freeze

Reacting during a livestream, Daddy Freeze dismissed speculation that billionaires who attended the ceremony could have sprayed fake currency.
BBNaija: ‘You are the Gambit’ — Big Brother reveals secret to Aikou

BBNaija: ‘You are the Gambit’ — Big Brother reveals secret to Aikou

Nollywood actress Tope Osoba dies after battle with breast cancer

Nollywood actress Tope Osoba dies after battle with breast cancer

Falz

Why I quit legal practice for music – Falz

‘Nobody can beat me in a free, fair election’ — Davido

‘Nobody can beat me in a free, fair election’ — Davido

Promoted

Starbase Technologies Launches Yolly, a Wholesome Content Platform Rewarding Meaningful User Participation Through Watching, Streaming, and Creating

Starbase Technologies Launches Yolly, a Wholesome Content Platform Rewarding Meaningful User Participation Through Watching, Streaming, and Creating

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From “Smart Partner” to “Global Solution”: WAIC 2026 Shows Another Path Of AI Development

What Makes an Online Casino Feel Safe? The Technology Behind Secure Gambling

What Makes an Online Casino Feel Safe? The Technology Behind Secure Gambling

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Assetrise Holdings Launches AssetPremium Homes with 57 Residential Units to Drive Urban Regeneration

Videos

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

VIDEO: An accusation. A mob. A young life cut short

VIDEO: An accusation. A mob. A young life cut short

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

ICYMI

FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15

FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15

*40% allowance, promotion arrears to be paid later*Last-minute deal saves FG from Labour showdown By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the […]
EFCC freezes Osun government account 10 days to election

EFCC freezes Osun government account 10 days to election

Amaechi responsible for Jonathan’s ouster – Wike

Amaechi responsible for Jonathan’s ouster – Wike

Naoero: World’s 3rd-smallest country changes name

Naoero: World’s 3rd-smallest country changes name

Photos: Makinde, Fayemi, Oyinlola visit Obasanjo in Abeokuta

Photos: Makinde, Fayemi, Oyinlola visit Obasanjo in Abeokuta

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Is amnesty the name of an animal, place or thing?’

Cartoon: ‘Is amnesty the name of an animal, place or thing?’

Cartoon: ‘I don’t negotiate with terrorists, but let’s talk about 2027’

Cartoon: ‘I don’t negotiate with terrorists, but let’s talk about 2027’

Cartoon: 'The bet cut abi e no cut?'

Cartoon: ‘The bet cut abi e no cut?’

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Business

Dangote Refinery has reduced the gantry price of petrol, to N1,250 per litre from N1,275 per litre, representing a two per cent decrease.

Dangote Refinery drops PMS to N1,165/litre, diesel to N1,570/litre

By Peter Egwuatu Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market. The company in a statement said, under the new pricing structure, the […]
Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors

Withdrawal of COVID-19 Forbearance pushes banks’ bad loans above CBN limit

Fuel price

Dealers effect petrol, diesel depot price cuts

Oando

Oando grows half year revenue to N2.1trn

Equities market reverses gains, investors lose N599bn

Equities market reverses gains, investors lose N599bn

Health

Muhammad-Ali-Pate

FG mobilises Northern monarchs to reach 2.1m unvaccinated children

Unicef

Only 3 in 10 Nigerian babies receive exclusive breastmilk, UNICEF

NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines

NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines

Implement CONHESS, inaugurate health boards now, JOHESU tells Tinubu

Implement CONHESS, inaugurate health boards now, JOHESU tells Tinubu

Sports

Several athletes fail to return home after Commonwealth games in Glasgow

Several athletes fail to return home after Commonwealth games in Glasgow

Several athletes have reportedly failed to return home with their national teams following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Meet 14-yr-old Ekunke Odey Goodness crowned world amateur chess champion

Meet 14-yr-old Ekunke Odey Goodness crowned world amateur chess champion

FIFA: ‘Too late to save your dignity’, Luis Figo asks Infantino to resign

FIFA: ‘Too late to save your dignity’, Luis Figo asks Infantino to resign

Alonso hails ’emotional’ Mudryk return in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Juventus

Alonso hails ’emotional’ Mudryk return in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Juventus

Inter Milan, AC Milan battle to 1-1 draw in friendly

Inter Milan, AC Milan battle to 1-1 draw in friendly

Relationships

Dear Bunmi, I know it sounds strange that at this time and age, there could be a virgin in her thirties but that’s exactly what I am

Dear Bunmi, I’m a virgin at 30; nervous with my boyfriend

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

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!

Special Report

Clerics, presidency clash over economy after Tinubu-bishops meeting

Clerics, presidency clash over economy after Tinubu-bishops meeting

By Olayinka Latona A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has sparked public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance, with differing opinions emerging on whether clerics should openly comment on government policies or remain focused on spiritual matters. The debate intensified after Cardinal John Onaiyekan […]

Completing abandoned buildings for habitation carries major safety risks – Experts

Completing abandoned buildings for habitation carries major safety risks – Experts

Wooden buildings lasts 50 years. Brick, masonry, blocks, concrete and steel buildings, 50 years to 175 years, stone buildings, 100 years to 500 years

Gov Inuwa's 7-year security record draws praise as stakeholders highlight preventive measures

Gov Inuwa’s 7-year security record draws praise as stakeholders highlight preventive measures

Gombe State has largely remained insulated from the wave of insecurity ravaging many parts of Northern Nigeria

Memoirs: How I confronted Joe Garba on his plot to overthrow me — Gowon

Gowon’s book of barefaced lies

Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government

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Technology

Samsung to add real-time translation to smartphone model

Samsung expands foldable fight with Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra

By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The smartphone is no longer content to sit quietly in your palm. It wants to open up, stretch out, think for you, follow your subjects on camera, organise your notes and even suggest what you should do next. That is the experience Samsung Electronics West Africa is betting on with […]

Gen-Zs: AI now tells them what to wear

Gen-Zs: AI now tells them what to wear

By Juliet Umeh It sounds funny, but it’s true – some of the flappy and scruffy dress combinations young boys and girls born between the middle and late 2000s wear these days are strictly AI -induced. It sounds like a fairytale, right? But, that’s the reality of today. From old to young, almost everybody seems […]

Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth

Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth

By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]

Why laptops may become more expensive in Nigeria

Why laptops may become more expensive in Nigeria

…Global PC shipments fall 4.9% to 68.2m units in Q2 2026By Juliet Ume For many Nigerians preparing for a new academic session, entrepreneurs running digital businesses and professionals working from home, owning a laptop is no longer a luxury. It has become an important tool for learning, work and running a business. However, buying one […]

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Education

WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states

WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states

WAEC said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results

JAMB

We’ll deploy everything lawful to protect JAMB’s integrity- Aina

Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”

WAEC drags NASU to court over strike; NYCN, union differ on causes

WAEC drags NASU to court over strike; NYCN, union differ on causes

The petitioner claimed WAEC CEO was being targeted because he is a northerner leading an organisation populated by staff from South-West

Wrong to assume all women sleep upward — Lafiaji-Okuneye, LASUED VC

Wrong to assume all women sleep upward — Lafiaji-Okuneye, LASUED VC

‘They will say: “Oh, you see? To be a VC, do you know how many people that one had to sleep with?” But you don’t have to be discouraged’

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