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Bomb blast rocks Lagos market; police assure residents of safety

Bomb blast rocks Lagos market; police assure residents of safety

According to him, the police received information about an explosion and immediately deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operatives to cordon off and secure the area.
Terrorists abduct OPC chieftain, two others during ransom delivery in Kwara

Terrorists abduct OPC chieftain, two others during ransom delivery in Kwara

el-Rufai

Phone-tapping charge: Witness denies hearing El-Rufai admit to hacking NSA’s line

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Troops rescue 47 Boko Haram/ISWAP captives in Borno village

Troops rescue 47 Boko Haram/ISWAP captives in Borno village

By Ndahi Marama The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded yet another significant humanitarian success with the rescue of 47 persons, mostly women and children who were held captive by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. This success story took place on 20 […]

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Tunde Ayeni

Alleged N15.6bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank chair Ayeni

At the proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed, informed the court that the prosecution had filed an amended charge and additional proof of evidence on June 22, 2026.

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France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert

France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert

France were leading 1-0 at the interval in the Group I contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal in the 14th minute.

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Trump criticises Keir Starmer after resignation announcement

Trump criticises Keir Starmer after resignation announcement

Trump, who had predicted Starmer’s departure in a Truth Social post, said the British leader was “sort of a friend of mine” but had not been supportive enough of the United States on NATO and the Iran war.

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Trump threatens to not help NATO countries if asked

Trump threatens to not help NATO countries if asked

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he could refuse to help NATO countries as pay back for the lack of support from member nations with the US military operation in Iran.

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Ekperikpe Ekpo

FG orders clampdown on marketers hoarding, diverting LPG

The authority identified several factors responsible for the current rise in LPG prices, including global supply disruptions and price volatility arising from the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Bits Academy Nigeria Gets NABTEB Accreditation

Over 100,000 candidates register for 2026 NABTEB exam – Registrar

More than 100,000 candidates have registered for the 2026 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations nationwide.

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Farmers/herders clash claims 8 lives in Kebbi

No fewer than eight persons have been killed following a communal clash between farmers and herders in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

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Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe

Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe

Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense.

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NMDPRA to issue import permits to bridge LPG supply gap – Umar

NMDPRA to issue import permits to bridge LPG supply gap – Umar

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will issue and closely monitor import permits to bridge 165,000-metric-tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply gap in the third quarter of 2026.

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Politics

6 out of 7: How APC swept Ekiti gov, 5 bye-elections, lost Rivers to PDP

6 out of 7: How APC swept Ekiti gov, 5 bye-elections, lost Rivers to PDP

Bejide insisted that the exercise did not reflect the genuine wishes and aspirations of the people of Ekiti State
Full List: APC sweeps Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi by-elections as PDP holds Rivers seat

Full List: APC sweeps Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi by-elections as PDP holds Rivers seat

We may have missed our way again on democracy – Saraki

We may have missed our way again on democracy – Saraki

APC disqualifies Kayode Ojo from Ekiti guber, dissolves Enugu exco

Ekiti: Oyebanji celebrates re-election victory, promises dividends for every household

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Ekiti GUBER: Oyebanji secures landslide at senate leader Bamidele’s polling unit

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Ìwòye: Abilékọ Oluchi jí ara rẹ̀ gbé fún àádọ́ta mílíọ̀nù naira; àwọn òṣèré ṣe ìkẹ́dùn leyin iku olóògbé Alex Ekubo

Ìwòye: Abilékọ Oluchi jí ara rẹ̀ gbé fún àádọ́ta mílíọ̀nù naira; àwọn òṣèré ṣe ìkẹ́dùn leyin iku olóògbé Alex Ekubo

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Ìwòye: Àwon olùkọ́ ṣèfẹ̀hónúhàn lórí àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ wọ́n jígbé ní Ọ̀yọ́; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹ̀bi ikú fún àwọn tó kọlù ṣọ́ọ̀ṣì Òwò

Ìwòye: Àwon olùkọ́ ṣèfẹ̀hónúhàn lórí àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ wọ́n jígbé ní Ọ̀yọ́; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹ̀bi ikú fún àwọn tó kọlù ṣọ́ọ̀ṣì Òwò

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ONE VOTE: Can Young Nigerians Decide 2027?

ONE VOTE: Can Young Nigerians Decide 2027?

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The Nigerian Meter: Counsellors Seun & Ibitayo Ladokun speak on sex, love, red flags before marriage

The Nigerian Meter: Counsellors Seun & Ibitayo Ladokun speak on sex, love, red flags before marriage

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ONE VOTE: 2027 Presidential Race – what to expect from contenders, if they win

ONE VOTE: 2027 Presidential Race – what to expect from contenders, if they win

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Wọ́n jí àwọn ọmọ ilé-ìwé àti àwọn olùkọ́ wọn gbé ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọyọ́; awakọ̀ kan pa ọmọ mẹ́ta ní Rivers, Arsenal gba ife liigi

Wọ́n jí àwọn ọmọ ilé-ìwé àti àwọn olùkọ́ wọn gbé ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọyọ́; awakọ̀ kan pa ọmọ mẹ́ta ní Rivers, Arsenal gba ife liigi

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ONE VOTE: Consensus Dilemma

ONE VOTE: Consensus Dilemma

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Starmer said the process of picking a new Labour Party leader would be launched in July and he would remain as prime minister until his successor is chosen, to be in place in September.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 22, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 22, 2026

2027 presidential poll: Group petitions INEC over Tinubu’s eligibility, demands certificate probe

2027 presidential poll: Group petitions INEC over Tinubu’s eligibility, demands certificate probe

South-East leaders exploring political solution for Nnamdi Kanu’s release - Umahi

South-East leaders exploring political solution for Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Umahi

Oyo school kidnap: Troops block escape routes as terrorists reduce demands

Oyo school kidnap: Troops block escape routes as terrorists reduce demands

World Cup 2026

France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert

France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert

France were leading 1-0 at the interval in the Group I contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal in the 14th minute.
Belgium’s Doku welcomes baby boy after World Cup controversy

Belgium’s Doku welcomes baby boy after World Cup controversy

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England ‘easiest’ World Cup game

Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England ‘easiest’ World Cup game

Messi becomes leading scorer in World Cup history with 17th goal [Top 5]

Messi becomes leading scorer in World Cup history with 17th goal [Top 5]

Metro

Man kills 2 farmers over cannabis farm dispute in C’River

Man kills 2 farmers over cannabis farm dispute in C’River

The Cross River State Police Command have arrested a 57-year-old man, Mr. Udo Samuel Sunday, in connection with the alleged murder of two farmers whose bodies were reportedly thrown into a river following a dispute over an illegal cannabis plantation in Odukpani Local Government Area.
Who's to blame as refuse heaps swamp Lagos?

Poor sanitation: Why Lagos must be rescued

Dial Back to ‘Palasa’: Nigerians abandon android smartphones for basic feature phones 

Dial Back to ‘Palasa’: Nigerians abandon android smartphones for basic feature phones 

Conflicting accounts emerge over alleged release of Oyo kidnap victims

Conflicting accounts emerge over alleged release of Oyo kidnap victims

Even while pregnant, we were forced to sleep with clients, survivors recount sex trafficking

Even while pregnant, we were forced to sleep with clients, survivors recount sex trafficking

Columns

Anarchism in judicial robes, by Owei Lakemfa

Anarchism in judicial robes, by Owei Lakemfa

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Why I can never forget June 12, by Tonnie Iredia

Why I can never forget June 12, by Tonnie Iredia

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Seek the father’s blessing, by Funmi Komolafe

Seek the father’s blessing, by Funmi Komolafe

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North has already destroyed itself, it remains the South to demolish [1], by Dele Sobowale

North has already destroyed itself, it remains the South to demolish [1], by Dele Sobowale

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Democracy’s weakest moment is when it stops, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Democracy’s weakest moment is when it stops, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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National Assembly’s dirty papers, by Emmanuel Aziken

National Assembly’s dirty papers, by Emmanuel Aziken

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Why I joined Vanguard

How much time do we really have left? It’s a question that hangs in the air, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Entertainment

Wizkid to host pre-release party for new album in Paris June 25

Wizkid to host pre-release party for new album in Paris June 25

The event, scheduled to take place at Cova Club Paris, is being organised in partnership with Deeds Paris Fashion Week (PFW).
‘I don’t support any politician’ — Skales insists amid backlash

‘I don’t support any politician’ — Skales insists amid backlash

‘You’re still growing as a child’ – GehGeh reacts to Peller’s marriage to Jarvis

‘You’re still growing as a child’ – GehGeh reacts to Peller’s marriage to Jarvis

Judy Austin vs Mr Obasi: No mortal can bring me down — Yul Edochie

Judy Austin vs Mr Obasi: No mortal can bring me down — Yul Edochie

Video: Peller confirms payment of Jarvis’ bride price at introduction ceremony

Video: Peller confirms payment of Jarvis’ bride price at introduction ceremony

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How economic policy shifts are influencing Forex activity in Nigeria

The 24/7 Economy: 5 Industries That Never Sleep

The 24/7 Economy: 5 Industries That Never Sleep

Videos

Govt is now contractors, sycophantic media, rotating politicians

Govt is now contractors, sycophantic media, rotating politicians

Tackling security requires collective effort of all Nigerians— Austin Okai

Tackling security requires collective effort of all Nigerians— Austin Okai

Would you rather have a high-paying job in Nigeria or relocate abroad for a better future?

Would you rather have a high-paying job in Nigeria or relocate abroad for a better future?

How Nigeria Can Move Forward in Dangerous Times – Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele Speaks | Politics Hub

How Nigeria Can Move Forward in Dangerous Times – Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele Speaks | Politics Hub

ICYMI

Court remands Sowore in Kuje prison over alleged cybercrime

Court remands Sowore in Kuje prison over alleged cybercrime

Sowore had earlier opted to represent himself before the court after his legal team withdrew from the case
6 out of 7: How APC swept Ekiti gov, 5 bye-elections, lost Rivers to PDP

6 out of 7: How APC swept Ekiti gov, 5 bye-elections, lost Rivers to PDP

Beyond bullets, negotiations and ransom: Yorubaland in the grip of terrorists

Beyond bullets, negotiations and ransom: Yorubaland in the grip of terrorists

Planned Protest

Info Minister rallies media, DSS, security agencies against terrorism, fake news

Afenifere, Igbo presidency

Afenifere warns rising insecurity threatens Nigeria’s democracy

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Renew, sorry, release my leg now or I’ll call Netanyahu!’

Cartoon: ‘Renew, sorry, release my leg now or I’ll call Netanyahu!’

Cartoon: Where are the politician’s sons?

Cartoon: Where are the politician’s sons?

Cartoon: ‘Trump has a sister!’

Cartoon: ‘Trump has a sister!’

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Business

Nigeria Industrial Policy: FG secures $380m investment commitments in 90 days

Nigeria Industrial Policy: FG secures $380m investment commitments in 90 days

By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government has announced significant progress in the implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025, recording over $380 million in strategic financing commitments within its first 90 days and advancing key initiatives aimed at boosting local manufacturing, exports, skills development and industrial infrastructure. A 90-day progress report released by the Office […]
Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry

Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry

Tax Reform

Manufacturing leads non-oil tax revenue with N404bn VAT, CIT contribution in Q1’26

Importers pay N100,000 daily demurrage over NSW delays — Customs agents

Importers pay N100,000 daily demurrage over NSW delays — Customs agents

Leadway sustains support to Nigeria’s creative economy

Leadway sustains support to Nigeria’s creative economy

Health

Sanwo-Olu, Salako to headline 2026 NHEA awards ceremony in Lagos

Sanwo-Olu, Salako to headline 2026 NHEA awards ceremony in Lagos

Ilera Eko: LASHMA plans policy changes as enrollees hit 1.5m

Ilera Eko: LASHMA plans policy changes as enrollees hit 1.5m

Merck Foundation awards 91 medical scholarships to Nigerians, supports 71 schoolgirls

Merck Foundation awards 91 medical scholarships to Nigerians, supports 71 schoolgirls

Merck Foundation awards 91 medical scholarships to Nigerians, supports 71 schoolgirls

Merck Foundation awards 91 medical scholarships to Nigerians, supports 71 schoolgirls

Sports

Man City close in on £17m deal for Maresca as Guardiola successor

Man City close in on £17m deal for Maresca as Guardiola successor

The Italian coach is set to return to the Etihad Stadium, where he previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s historic treble-winning campaign in 2023.
Italy elect new football chief after third straight World Cup no-show

Italy elect new football chief after third straight World Cup no-show

Man Utd secure land for proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium

Man Utd secure land for proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test

190 players jostle for N8m at Prime Atlantic Squash tournament

190 players jostle for N8m at Prime Atlantic Squash tournament

Relationships

Husbands who believe wives bring out the violence in them!

Husbands who believe wives bring out the violence in them!

Dear Bunmi

Couples who kiss regularly are less likely to get depressed

Sleep

Why you should ditch the booze when you’re pregnant!

Dear Bumi, my boyfriend once dated my mom 

Dear Bumi, my boyfriend once dated my mom 

Special Report

Declaration of bandits terrorists a step long overdue — Akingbolu

Kidnapped Schoolchildren: Rage over terrorists’ toxic demand

By Esther Onyegbula In homes scattered across Nigeria, telephones have become symbols of both hope and terror. Every ring sends hearts racing. Every unknown number triggers fear. Every silent night stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity. For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting […]

Live Elections Updates: Oyebanji wins ADC candidate Bejide’s ward in Ekiti

Live Elections Updates: Oyebanji wins ADC candidate Bejide’s ward in Ekiti

Whatever happens from Ekiti to Kebbi, Rivers to Nasarawa, Ondo to Kano, back to Enugu, we bring you the live update in text pictures and videos. So stay with us.

Is the Nigerian Army above the law? – Okuama elders still in detention 

Is the Nigerian Army above the law? – Okuama elders still in detention 

The Okuama crisis began in March 2024 when 17 military personnel, including senior officers, were brutally killed while on alleged peace mission in Okuama

The Adire comeback … from quiet luxury to bold streetwear

The Adire comeback … from quiet luxury to bold streetwear

Adire, once primarily associated with traditional Yoruba fashion, this ancient indigo-dyed fabric has reclaimed centre stage

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Technology

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, Coronavirus

Meta AI agent to help businesses handle customer engagement

Facebook, Instagram, and whatsapp users may now face AI customer Agent when they have issues or seevice inquiries.

Guarantees SpaceX’s new $75bn IPO

Guarantees SpaceX’s new $75bn IPO

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to raise approximately $75 billion through what is projected to be the largest initial public offering, IPO in history.

AI demands today’s graduates to be deep thinkers — Dzidonu

AI demands today’s graduates to be deep thinkers — Dzidonu

By Prince OsuagwuThe President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, has stated that the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation requires graduates who are capable of independent thinking, continuous learning, innovation, and responsible leadership. According to Professor Dzidonu, universities exist not merely to award degrees but […]

The NCC, Telcos and the Tariff discourse

Telcos allay fears of tariff increase as NCC begins mobile termination rate review

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria has dismissed notions that the recent attempt by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to commission a cost-based study to determine fresh mobile termination rates, will lead to increase in telecom tariffs in the country.

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Education

Why kidnappers are raiding schools; way out — NAPTAN boss

Why kidnappers are raiding schools; way out — NAPTAN boss

They know that when they go and abduct school children, it would raise so much attention that won’t die down quickly. 

Etiwa Tech partners Alaro City to empower graduates with international trade certifications

Etiwa Tech partners Alaro City to empower graduates with international trade certifications

By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe Etiwa Tech, a technical training academy, has partnered with Alaro City, a multi-billion-dollar mixed-use city development firm, to equip a new cohort of vocational graduates with international trade certifications, aiming to combat youth unemployment in Nigeria. The graduation ceremony celebrated 44 young men and women who had successfully completed an […]

Appointments: University administrators reiterate need for due process

Appointments: University administrators reiterate need for due process

UNIVERSITY administrators have said unilateral appointments into key academic offices contradict established governance procedures across Nigerian universities. The administrators, who reaffirmed strict compliance with Conditions of Service, made the assertion in separate telephone interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  in Akure. Registrars and senior university officials said appointments of Deans, Provosts and Heads of […]

what it described as the “failure of management to engage in further negotiations concerning our demands.”

UNILAG students, staff benefit from FastCare’s Free medical initiative

By Adesina Wahab  A huge number of students, academic staff, and campus residents benefited from free, high-quality healthcare services at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, during the recently-concluded FastCare Medical Outreach. The day-long health intervention was specifically designed to address immediate medical needs, ease the financial burden of healthcare, and promote proactive wellness within the […]

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