101-year-old woman arrested for selling cannabis in Ogun
According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, Ogunmabo admitted that she sold the substance to people in the community.
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‘I was born without fingerprint’ – Nigerian lady recalls JAMB, bank biometric issues
A Nigerian woman who was born without fingerprints has shared her experience navigating biometric identification systems, recounting the difficulties she encountered during JAMB registration, the National Youth Service Corps programme and banking transactions.
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UniCal VC defies court injunction, bars worshippers from chapel again
The court had issued the injunction on Aug. 4 and sustained it on Aug. 20, with the matter adjourned until Sept. 2.
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Brighton start Premier League season with 4-0 rout of Aston Villa
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
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Targeted Subsidy: 100 million Tinubus can’t stop me — Atiku
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that no amount of resistance from President Bola Tinubu or “millions of his gang of economic jesters” can stop him from restoring a targeted fuel subsidy to Nigerians, accusing the administration of dressing up subsidy removal as reform while quietly extending fiscal concessions […]
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Court discharges 4 in Royal Anchor estate electricity dispute
By Innocent Anaba A Senior Magistrate Court in Karu, Abuja, has dismissed a criminal case against four officials and workers associated with Royal Anchor Estate after the complainant repeatedly failed to appear for the hearing. The defendants, Henry Ortese, Attahiru Musa, Tanko Pani and Abraham Osezu were consequently discharged in case number CR/124/24. The case, […]
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Six armed suspects killed, security operative dies in Anambra
By Florencemary Nwabueze AWKA — Six suspected members of an armed group have been killed during a joint security operation in Amiyi, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The operation, conducted on Saturday, involved the Nigeria Police Force Rapid Response Squad, Department of State Services (DSS), 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha, personnel of the Nigerian […]
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Ebonyi LG Polls: APC sweeps All 13 chairmanship, 171 councillorship seats
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 13 chairmanship and 171 councillorship seats contested in the Ebonyi State local government elections. The results were announced by the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC), Mr Patrick Enyi, at the commission’s office on Onwe Road, Abakaliki. Among […]
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2027: Nwifuru will defeat opposition, says Nwebonyi
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate and Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has declared that no opposition party can defeat Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, in the 2027 governorship election. Nwebonyi attributed the governor’s growing political support to his administration’s achievements in infrastructure […]
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Oil Crisis: FG not under obligation to solve all Ogoni problems – MOSOP
Nsuke urged Ogoni to be wise, accusing external enemies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) whose survival sdepends on the sufferings and struggles of the Ogoni people of ganging up against the dialogue to prolong the Ogoni conflicts.
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Olu of Warri’s fifth Anniversary: It’s about culture, homecoming, empowerment – Lawrence Wilbert
As the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, marks his fifth year on the throne, activities are being held across the kingdom to celebrate the anniversary and promote the culture, identity and development of the Itsekiri people. In this interview, the Agura Tete of Warri Kingdom, Chief Lawrence Wilbert, speaks on the significance of the […]
Politics
IMO WEST 2027: Uzodimma, Okorocha fight as gov’s bid raises constitutional question
A fresh battle is brewing between former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, and his successor, Governor Hope Uzodimma, over the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial ticket for Imo West ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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ABUJA SUBMERGED:‘We have not seen anything like this before’
The rain started in trickles, small drops at a time. Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, is not immune to rainfall.
But by 10pm last Tuesday, it was no longer raindrops. It was a flood — the first of its kind in recent history. By the time the rains eased, it had caused serious upset in the city’s prime towns-Asokoro, Maitama, Guzape, Lokogoma, Garki and Wuse.
Osun election
Osun poll: Gov Adeleke embraces Oyebamiji’s peace call
…Wants Oyetola, others to work for state devt. By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has commended the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Bola Oyebamiji over his call for peace in the state following the conclusion of the election in the State. Oyebamiji, had in a statement, call on […]
Metro
‘We all make mistakes’, Tiktoker Mirabel returns to social media after rehab
Nigerian TikToker Nsikak Abigail, popularly known as Mirabel, has returned to social media months after she was taken into police custody and later placed in a rehabilitation programme following a false rape allegation.
Entertainment
I don’t care about assumptions people make about me — Seyi Hunter
By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress, filmmaker and adult entertainment consultant, Seyi Hunter has openee up about her personality and the misconceptions surrounding her career, insisting that she is not bothered by what people think about her. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Hunter said her public personality is largely a reflection of who she really […]
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IJEBULAND: Inside story of the Awujale succession crisis
For Ijebuland, the wait for a new Awujale has become much more than a traditional succession exercise.
It has evolved into a complex contest involving custom, law, family interests, institutional authority and allegations of political influence.
Business
Guinness declares N265bn revenue, PAT up 53% to N25.3bn
By Etop Ekanem Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its confidence in the strength and future of its business, as the Company enters a new phase of growth underpinned by improved profitability, a significantly stronger balance sheet and continued investment in its brands, manufacturing capabilities and route to market. The company shared this outlook during its […]
Sports
Brighton start Premier League season with 4-0 rout of Aston Villa
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
Special Report
World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches
“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.
Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’
While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society
NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement
At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty
Enugu International Hospital, a vision to reverse Nigeria’s medical tourism
in Enugu, a different story is beginning to unfold courtesy of the government of Peter Mbah which set out to change the narrative 16 months ago
Technology
339 innovation hubs set for standardisation as FG deepens digital inclusion
Stakeholders reviewed its structure, examined its proposed standards and assessment approach, identified potential implementation challenges
Anambra’s local AI raises Nigeria’s digital sovereignty hopes
*As OADC, Analytics Intelligence deal, media’s Big Tech battle fuel push for homegrown AI By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria’s dream of achieving artificial intelligence AI sovereignty may have received an unexpected boost from Anambra State, where the state’s ICT Agency has begun deploying a locally trained AI system to automate government operations and explore new ways […]
From banking to entertainment: How Nigerians consumed 6.98m TB in five months
By Juliet Umeh From transferring money through mobile banking applications to attending virtual business meetings, streaming films, watching videos, marketing products, attending online classes and chatting with friends and family, the internet has quietly become part of almost every aspect of daily life in Nigeria. The scale of that dependence is reflected in the country’s […]
Media under pressure: Battles 29 US states over alleged Facebook, Instagram harm to children
….Zuckerberg, Mosseri expected to testify …FCCPC previously secured $220m fine against Meta, WhatsApp By Juliet Umeh Social media is facing one of its biggest legal tests as Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, battles 29 US states over allegations that it deliberately designed its platforms in ways that could harm children and teenagers. […]
Education
INSPECTOR OMOGBAI: Doing policing with motherly love
By Adesina Wahab She got enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, 24 years ago and has risen through the ranks to become an Inspector in the Traffic Department. Justina Omogbai, a mother of five, was recently recognized and honoured by the management of Trinity University, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos during their second Registry Week and […]
Graduation parties or extortion by other means
In the days of yore, the academic session was brought to a close with Prize Giving Day, during which pupils and students would also present drama sketches and playlets, principally to teach morals. Such events were held at no cost to parents and guardians; rather, some pupils and students who excelled would go home with prizes.
Fee hike crisis hits private schools
Some parents said the increase has added to their financial problems, especially as the prices of food, transportation
Education: When high fee doesn’t mean better academic performance
Stakeholders argue that the link between high fees and quality outcomes is not always evident