Edo Assembly Speaker, Agbebaku resigns amid impeachment moves
Agbebaku’s resignation took effect on Monday, throwing the state legislature into a fresh leadership crisis
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Middle Belt Forum rejects land allocation for cattle ranching
— Urges NASS members to summon livestock development minister— Calls for legal action against alleged unlawful land acquisition— Asks voters to reject governors who allocate community land without consent By Henry Umoru ABUJA – The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), a socio-cultural and political organisation representing minority ethnic nationalities in Nigeria’s central region, has rejected any […]
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Osun election: INEC dismisses claims of ghost, hired voters
Oketola said voters had to be registered and accredited at their designated polling units before they could participate in the election.
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Clampdown: Lagos impounds 175 vehicles over illegal number plates
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government, through the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), has impounded 175 vehicles for violating traffic regulations, particularly the unauthorised use of dealer number plates. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday, reiterating the government’s prohibition of the permanent or everyday use of dealer number plates. Osiyemi […]
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Oboro community denies abduction allegation, says three youths were arrested over alleged trespass
— Community leaders hand suspects to police— Bomadi DPO confirms incident, says case transferred to Ughelli South By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU – The leadership of Oboro community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has denied allegations that its members abducted youths from neighbouring Alagbabiri community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing […]
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Mahin leaders back Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa, demand LCDAs, Eba Island protection
— Appeal to Aiyedatiwa to adequately fund OSOPADEC By Dayo Johnson, Akure Traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders in Mahin Land, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, while demanding greater administrative inclusion, infrastructure development and protection of the kingdom’s territory. The […]
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Osun poll: Ikubese congratulates Adeleke, advises against legal tussles
— Cautions Igboho over political rallies By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State, urging other candidates to work with him for the progress of the state rather than pursue legal battles. In a statement […]
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Osun poll passed test of free, fair, credible election — Afenifere
— Congratulates Adeleke, hails Osun voters, commends INEC By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has said the just-concluded Osun State governorship election passed the test of a free, fair and credible electoral process. In a statement issued in Akure by its Secretary-General, Chief Sola Ebiseni, the group said the Independent National Electoral […]
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‘Opposition wants Adeleke to be confrontational with Tinubu’ — Shehu Sani
According to Sani, Adeleke’s appreciation was understandable if the President played a role in ensuring that the governor’s electoral mandate was protected.
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Mikel Obi reveals how his name was changed from ‘Michael’ to ‘Mikel’
Former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that his famous football name came about after a mix-up during his time with Nigeria’s Under-17 team.
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‘I still pay royalties to my brother for taking his name’ —Jay Jay Okocha
Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has revealed the story behind the famous nickname that became synonymous with his illustrious football career.
Politics
I had no doubt Adeleke would be re-elected – Elder brother Deji
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s elder brother Deji Adeleke has said he was convinced his brother would be re-elected despite the weight of the challengers for the governorship seat.
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Nigerian newspapers review: Why Adeleke won again in Osun
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with an explainer on the reasons why Governor Ademola Adeleke defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) again in Osun State.
Osun election
Osun poll passed test of free, fair, credible election — Afenifere
— Congratulates Adeleke, hails Osun voters, commends INEC By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has said the just-concluded Osun State governorship election passed the test of a free, fair and credible electoral process. In a statement issued in Akure by its Secretary-General, Chief Sola Ebiseni, the group said the Independent National Electoral […]
Metro
Concession of King’s College: Parents mobilise for protest
The controversy over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association, KCOBA, by the Federal Government may be far from over, as parents and other stakeholders are mobilising for a mass protest against the move.
Entertainment
BBNaija season 11: Full list of housemates evicted
BBNaija Season 11, tagged “Show Ya Sef,” has recorded its first set of exits as housemates continue to battle for the grand prize.
ICYMI
Anglican Bishop to leaders: Make citizens’ welfare yardstick of governance
He also urged Christians not to leave elections and political affairs in the hands of ungodly people, stressing the need for them to actively participate
Business
Imports choke textile industry, rise to N1.1trn in two years
Nigeria’s dependence on imported textile materials has almost tripled with importation surging by 181 per cent in two years to N1.08 trillion in 2025 from N377.47 billion in 2023, despite repeated efforts to revive the oncethriving local textile industry.
Sports
Mikel Obi reveals how his name was changed from ‘Michael’ to ‘Mikel’
Former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that his famous football name came about after a mix-up during his time with Nigeria’s Under-17 team.
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
Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat
By Juliet Umeh Shopping online may soon involve less scrolling, fewer filters and far more conversation, as Glovo moves its quick-commerce service into the growing world of generative artificial intelligence. The multi-category technology company has announced the integration of its shopping service with ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to discover products, compare prices and find […]
Six Nigerian news creators get modern tools to tackle newsroom challenges
By Juliet Umeh Six Nigerian independent news creators have secured the backing of Google News Initiative, GNI, to sharpen their storytelling, grow their audiences and build more sustainable digital newsrooms. The creators- The Republic, More Branches TV, Onlinebanker, Adetunji Films, Wearegst and Iswellthecapitalist – are among about 20 emerging news voices from across Sub-Saharan Africa […]
Mastercard, TeamApt tackle payment barriers facing African businesses
By Juliet Umeh Businesses across Africa may soon find it easier to receive payments, serve customers and participate in cross-border commerce as Mastercard and TeamApt Ltd, a subsidiary of Moniepoint, move to tackle some of the barriers limiting digital payment adoption. The companies’ collaboration is designed to expand digital payment acceptance across in-store, online and […]
Yellow Card’s new funding ’ll improve cross-border payments
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Challenges facing businesses especially in the area of cross-border payment may soon be over as a stablecoin-based infrastructure, Yellow Card, has disclosed a fresh $40 million funding to scale its technology and expand its global operations. The latest funding brings the company’s total equity funding since inception to about $145 […]
Education
NGO uses sports, debate to return 700 children to school
Sosa Fruit Drink and Indomie, sponsors of the championship, also expressed support for the initiative. The competition will culminate in November
Health colleges: Provosts urge Tinubu to lift 7-year moratorium
The association urged government to exempt the institutions and ensure accreditation processes remain accessible.
Accounts opening: NDPC probes Lotus Bank, UNILAG over unlawful use of students data
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, said yesterday it has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the commission, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Efforts to get reaction of […]
FUPRE reopens admission window for candidates who missed first post UTME
EFFURUN, Delta State Prospective students who missed the first Post UTME screening exercise of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, have been given another chance to pursue admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university has announced a supplementary screening exercise scheduled for August 24 and 25, providing a fresh […]