Osun Election: ‘When they lose, FG manipulated; but when they win…’ – Wike
"To remove a government, you need a strong, vibrant opposition that has spent over four years planning, not one that is constantly looking for a party to join"
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‘You can do your car spotting, but don’t obstruct road’ — Lagos govt
The Lagos State Government has warned car enthusiasts against conducting car-spotting activities on public roads, saying such activities must not obstruct traffic or constitute a nuisance.
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Nigeria must end dependence on govt to fund electricity sector — Presidential aide
Special Adviser to the President on Power, Dr. Lanre Babalola, has said Nigeria must end its long-standing dependence on Federal Government funding and interventions to sustain the electricity sector.
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Plateau Assembly raises alarm over fresh Mangu attacks
The Assembly also disclosed that no fewer than 38 houses were burnt during the attacks, while several hectares of farmlands, barns containing stored grains and other valuables were destroyed.
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US Coast Guard lifts 12-year entry restriction on Nigeria-bound ships
The United States Coast Guard has lifted the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced.
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Nothing ‘ll stop me from becoming Abia governor — Actress Doris Ogala
Actress and former Abia State government official Doris Ogala has declared her intention to become the next governor of Abia State, describing her decision to contest as a “divine mandate.”
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Simeone insists Atletico will ‘build team around’ Alvarez
Coach Diego Simeone again insisted on Tuesday that Julian Alvarez would not leave Atletico Madrid this year, saying he wanted to “build a team around” the Argentina striker.
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Top 10 countries where iPhones are cheapest in 2026
According to Deutsche Bank’s 2026 Mapping the World’s Prices data, the same iPhone 17 Pro with 256GB of storage ranges from $1,121 in Japan to $2,592 in Türkiye.
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Women protest killings, as 24 victims receive mass burial in Plateau
24 victims of the attack have been given a mass burial, while several other victims who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment
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2Baba’s wife Natasha emerges Edo Assembly Minority Leader
Natasha Osawaru, wife of Nigerian music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has been appointed Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly.
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54-yr-old steals 5 goats; ‘I’m not guilty,’ he tells court
Ogunkanmi ordered that one surety must own a building, while the other must be a blood relative of the defendant.
Politics
I support APC’s decision to review Osun election – Oyebamiji
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, has said the party had hoped for a different outcome in the election.
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Nigerian newspapers review: How 24 firms control over 70% of Nigeria’s stock market
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with how 24 firms control over 70 per cent of Nigeria's stock market.
Osun election
Osun election: ‘We respect INEC’s position’ — Oyebamiji speaks after defeat
Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, was declared the winner after polling 511,067 votes, defeating Oyebamiji, who secured 444,815 votes.
Metro
Women protest killings, as 24 victims receive mass burial in Plateau
24 victims of the attack have been given a mass burial, while several other victims who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment
Entertainment
Nothing ‘ll stop me from becoming Abia governor — Actress Doris Ogala
Actress and former Abia State government official Doris Ogala has declared her intention to become the next governor of Abia State, describing her decision to contest as a “divine mandate.”
ICYMI
How 24 firms control over 70% of Nigeria’s stock market
Twenty-four companies have emerged as the most valuable stocks on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) year-to-date (YtD) as of August 17, 2026, collectively accounting for 74.8 per cent of the total market capitalisation of the equities market.
Business
CBN’s Sidi-Ali wins 2026 NSA Award
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Ag. Director of Corporate Communications of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, has won the 2026 edition of the National Spokespersons Award. The recognition was announced during the 6th National Spokespersons Awards and the 4th Economic Confidential Annual Lecture, organised by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers […]
Sports
Simeone insists Atletico will ‘build team around’ Alvarez
Coach Diego Simeone again insisted on Tuesday that Julian Alvarez would not leave Atletico Madrid this year, saying he wanted to "build a team around" the Argentina striker.
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
MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+
MultiChoice Nigeria has reaffirmed its operational autonomy under CANAL+, saying its pricing, content strategy, channel packaging and distribution decisions remain locally driven despite its integration into the global media and entertainment group.
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 […]
Education
LASU best graduating student, Oluolamide, wins N10m prize
By Elizabeth Osayande EPE, LAGOS — The overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, has received a N10 million cash prize from the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme (SEPP). Oluolamide, of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97, […]
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 […]