ICPC uncovers another fake agency in SGF office, as Tinubu suspends 3 perm secs
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of three Permanent Secretaries with immediate effect.
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The meat we eat and the years we lose: How Nigeria’s abattoirs quietly erode our life expectancy
By Dr. Gani Enahoro Nigeria is a country of paradoxes. We boast one of Africa’s largest populations, a youthful demographic, and a livestock sector that is valued at an estimated ₦30 trillion. Yet, we also carry the grim badge of having the lowest life expectancy in the world, a mere 55 years from an average […]
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Autopsy ordered after man dies in Bauchi vigilante custody
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI: Homicide detectives have launched an investigation into the death of a 39-year-old man, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, while in the custody of a local vigilante group in Bauchi metropolis. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday, saying three members of the vigilante group had been arrested and detained in […]
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Bauchi police launch major campaign to shield youth from political and digital thuggery
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has officially launched a major security and youth inclusion campaign to combat the rising wave of political and digital thuggery among young people in the state. The initiative was unveiled during a one-day dialogue held at the Police Officers’ Mess on Jos Road to mark the […]
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Abiodun receives hundreds of PDP, ADC defectors into APC, mobilises Ogun East for 2027
*Says opposition has nothing to campaign with, set to flag off Ago-Iwoye–Ibadan road Monday Ogun State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally welcomed hundreds of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC), including party leaders across the nine local government […]
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Why I left Kwara APC for PDP — Mustapha
He said “We have all felt alienated from the way and manner Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is running the APC in Kwara”
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Arsenal beat Lampard’s Coventry 3-0 in Premier League opener
Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season
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One dead as plane hits car
One person has been killed after a small passenger plane struck a vehicle while making an emergency landing on a road, police said.
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UK Travel Advisory: Nasarawa Government welcomes exclusion
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA: The Nasarawa State Government has welcomed its exclusion from the latest United Kingdom travel advisory, describing the development as a reflection of the state’s efforts to maintain peace and security. Nasarawa is reportedly the only state in the North-Central region not included in the advisory restricting travel to the region. […]
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I want presidency to tackle Nigeria’s national problems — Adebayo
Says competence, patriotism, public service should matter over wealth By Henry Umoru ABUJA: Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said his ambition to become President is driven by the need to tackle Nigeria’s major national challenges, particularly insecurity and poverty. Adebayo said […]
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2027: Senator Imasuen disowns Edo South poster, threatens legal action
By Henry Umoru ABUJA: Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (APC, Edo South), has denied any involvement in a political poster portraying him as one of the contenders for the Edo South senatorial seat in the 2027 election. Imasuen said his name and photograph were used without […]
Politics
Why I left Kwara APC for PDP — Mustapha
He said “We have all felt alienated from the way and manner Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is running the APC in Kwara”
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Nigerian newspapers review: Why US won’t remove Nigeria’s CPC tag – Congressman Moore
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a member of the United States Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, insisting that the US must not remove Nigeria from its Country of Particular Concern, CPC, designation list over alleged persecution of Christians, citing continued violence in the Middle Belt.
Osun election
It’s time to heal, unite, build greater Osun – Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on residents of the state to heal from the divisions arising from the just-concluded governorship election and unite for the continued development of the state. Adeleke made the call in a statement posted on his X platform on Friday, following his re-election as governor. The governor expressed gratitude […]
Metro
How Taraba Poly student who lost both hands to high-tension wire survived
…Begs Governor Kefas, philanthropists for helpBy Femi Bolaji Jalingo – On the morning of May 21, 2025, the air in Jalingo was electric with anticipation. Flags fluttered along the restricted Government House corridor as the city prepared to host the prestigious Taraba State International Investment Summit (TARVEST) and welcome Vice President Kashim Shettima. Among the […]
Entertainment
I cannot even stand ‘Hi’ – Shaffy Bello says amid viral Elumelu video
Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said she expects younger people to show respect by using appropriate titles rather than calling elders by their first names.
ICYMI
One dead as plane hits car
One person has been killed after a small passenger plane struck a vehicle while making an emergency landing on a road, police said.
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
Arsenal beat Lampard’s Coventry 3-0 in Premier League opener
Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season
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
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. […]
Aptech Nigeria honours 130 graduates, awards N60m UK scholarships
By Islamiyyah AdekambiAptech Nigeria has honoured more than 130 graduates at its first National Convocation in Lagos, with four outstanding students receiving international scholarship opportunities valued at about N60 million. The inaugural convocation, held at the Sheraton Lagos recently, attracted more than 400 parents, family members, students, education partners, faculty members, industry representatives and other […]
Education
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
ASUU declares indefinite strike at Bayelsa varsities over CBA, 19‑month arrears
At the Amassoma campus, ASUU-NDU Chairperson, Comrade Oyinkepreye Lucky Bebeteidoh, confirmed that lecturers had resolved to down tools