President walks to office, eats once daily — NRS boss defends Tinubu
The NRS boss said Tinubu often walks from his residence to his office and only uses a vehicle when travelling to the airport.
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Abia new CP, Afolabi resumes duty, vows zero tolerance for misconduct
The new CP said his administration would replicate the agenda of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, in Abia, particularly the objective of building a police force that discharges its responsibilities with professionalism and dignity.
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NERC sacks Kaduna DisCo’s board over N456bn debt, appoints interim administrator
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDC) and appointed its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abubakar Umar Hashidu, as administrator for an initial six-month period, citing severe financial, operational and regulatory failures.
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Full list of African countries qualified for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco is doubling as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the four teams that reach the semi-finals earning automatic tickets to the global competition.
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2027: We must deliver Tinubu in Abia, Ikoh charges supporters
…Urges aggrieved APC members to back party’s candidates By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former Minister and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Abia State, Chief Henry Ikoh, has urged his supporters to put the outcome of the party’s governorship primary behind them and mobilise for the victory of President Bola Tinubu and other APC […]
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457 Nigerians deported in 18 months as Germany emerges EU deportation hub
According to DERS records, also shared by Refugees4Refugess.org, 171 persons — 143 of them directly from Germany — were deported onboard four charter flights in the first half of 2025.
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President walks to office, eats once daily — NRS boss defends Tinubu
The NRS boss said Tinubu often walks from his residence to his office and only uses a vehicle when travelling to the airport.
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Why we need more funds to secure airspace – NAMA MD
By Dickson Omobola Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Engr Farouk Umar, has said the agency is seeking increased funding because inadequate resources are limiting efforts to modernise Nigeria’s airspace infrastructure and strengthen aviation safety. Umar also urged the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, to support the agency’s funding demands, saying some […]
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UK couple held in Iran end hunger strikes – Family
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both aged in their early 50s, were seized in January 2025 as they passed through central Iran while on a round-the-world motorbike trip.
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Police arrest 23 foreign nationals for alleged Ponzi scheme, visa scam
The Ogun Police Command have raided a residential building and arrested 23 foreign nationals in connection with an alleged ponzi scheme and visa scam in Ota area of the state.
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Kwara APC resumes ‘thank-you’ tour, assures candidates of victory
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have resumed their statewide “thank-you” tour, moving into the Kwara Central Senatorial District after concluding the southern zone. The tour, which commenced in Afon, headquarters of Asa Local Government Area, on Saturday, also took the party’s candidates to Ilorin West Local […]
Politics
2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Makinde meet Aug. 18, seek to unite against Tinubu
ABUJA: The G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, says it has concluded a first round of consultations with leaders of six opposition political parties, including Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress ADC; Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC; Seyi Makinde’s Allied Peoples Movement APM and others, as part of […]
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Nigerian newspapers review: Only 6 banks pay N1.27trn dividends despite huge profits
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard's lead headline states that only six banks paid N1.27 trillion in dividends despite declaring huge profits.
Osun election
Osun Election: Oyinlola-led PDP faction endorses APC candidate
…Group accuses Adeleke of excluding stakeholders By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State, led by former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The group, which is […]
Metro
Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before harvesting crops
The farmer, whose identity was not disclosed, is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, where suspected local bandits have allegedly been terrorising residents and imposing ransom demands on members of the community.
Entertainment
BBNaija Season 11 Housemate Nomy Issued a Strike for Flouting Big Brother’s Rules
By Ayo Onikoyi Ahead of Sunday’s live eviction show, Big Brother summoned the housemates for a meeting following repeated violations of his instructions by Nomy. Earlier in the week, Nomy was given a punishment after her poor performance at the Head of House Challenge. She was instructed to carry and sit on a bench warmer […]
ICYMI
FG sends Passport intervention team to UK to clear pending applications
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has deployed a dedicated Passport Intervention Team from the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS Headquarters to the United Kingdom, as part of ongoing efforts to ease and streamline passport applications for Nigerians in the diaspora. According to the Service, Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the directive to […]
Business
$1trn economy: NACCIMA woos Chinese investors to boost industrialisation
By Yinka Kolawole The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the third edition of its Business and Investment Forum in Guangzhou, China, as part of efforts to attract sustainable foreign direct investment (FDI) and support the Federal Government’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The forum, […]
Sports
Full list of African countries qualified for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco is doubling as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the four teams that reach the semi-finals earning automatic tickets to the global competition.
Special Report
History Made, Future Beckons: How Oloyede’s stewardship redefined JAMB, restored public trust
At JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, Prof. Oloyede described the occasion as both a moment of gratitude and reflection
My life of duty and allegiance Gowon’s Book of ‘Go on with one Nigeria’: The Facts of the Matter
The solution to my mind is to continue to represent the acronym promoted by Gowon’s surname. “GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA’’ as the cliché for Nigerians
Kehinde Olupona @ 75: Day Ile-Ife stood still for erudite scholar, humanitarian
By Prisca Sam-Duru “A man of impeccable integrity, humanitarian, renowned scholar of religious studies, a great writer, a true African man, spiritually endowed, institutional builder, and a man of grace.” These glowing tributes echoed in abundance as dignitaries, scholars, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate one of Nigeria’s most revered intellectuals, Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, on […]
Inside prisons crime rings: How inmates run operations from behind bars
Last month, a text message landed on Odion Akagbosu’s phone late at night. It was short, cold and terrifying. “Someone wants you dead. He sent us to kill you, but I don’t want to kill an innocent soul. Comply with me or I will not show mercy.”
Technology
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
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
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
…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 […]
Education
Funding Safe Schools Initiative: Will FME’s full control make any difference?
Following attacks on schools and the abduction of students and teachers, the need to look into the effectiveness or otherwise of the Safe Schools Initiative became imperative
Sanni bows out, Oyewunmi takes over at UNILAG’s Faculty of Law
By Elizabeth Osayande THE Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, has entered a new chapter in its distinguished history with the successful transition of leadership from Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, to Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi, who officially assumed office as Dean on 1 August, 2026. Professor Oyewunmi is the 20th Dean of the Faculty and only […]
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
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”