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How we secured Kebbi High Court judge’s release – Family

How we secured Kebbi High Court judge’s release – Family

The judge's family has disputed Kebbi State Police Command's claim that no ransom was paid for his release
21-yr-old Nigerian basketballer, Tobiloba arrested in US over rape charge

21-yr-old Nigerian basketballer, Tobiloba arrested in US over rape charge

Cardinal Onaiyekan not neutral, he took sides in 2023 — Wike

Cardinal Onaiyekan not neutral, he took sides in 2023 — Wike

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Kano state Assembly Speaker, Majority leader resign

Breaking: Kano Assembly suspends Bagwai, Bebeji, Rogo LG chairmen

Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the chairmen of Bagwai, Bebeji and Rogo local government areas for three months over allegations of misconduct, financial misappropriation, abuse of office and breach of public trust.

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Customs

How to check Nigeria Customs final recruitment list

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released the final list of successful candidates in its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise for appointment into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II).

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Video: Oyo ADC gov candidate stirs reactions after serving boiled corn to supporters

Video: Oyo ADC gov candidate stirs reactions after serving boiled corn to supporters

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Taofeek Adegoke, has sparked reactions on social media after a video showed him sharing boiled corn with supporters during a roadside outing.

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Troops arrest alleged terrorist collaborators in Borno, Yobe

Troops arrest alleged terrorist collaborators in Borno, Yobe

Troops of Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have arrested four suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators in separate operations conducted in Yobe and Borno states.

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Wike insists Onaiyekan was partisan in 2023 election

Wike insists Onaiyekan was partisan in 2023 election

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, was not neutral during the 2023 general election, dismissing suggestions that the cleric’s recent criticisms of the Presidency were impartial.

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Spain says 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta, 70,000 returned

Spain says 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta, 70,000 returned

Spain has returned to Morocco 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who entered its north African territory of Ceuta last week, the interior minister said on Tuesday.

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BBNaija: ‘Don’t make us most boring set’ — Sheba fumes at housemates

BBNaija: ‘Don’t make us most boring set’ — Sheba fumes at housemates

An irritated Sheba, while speaking during a rehearsal on Tuesday morning, fumed at housemates to take the task seriously, insisting that everyone had a responsibility to contribute to the team’s success.

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Scrapping Infantino’s World Cup plan was ‘absolutely necessary’ – Wenger

Scrapping Infantino’s World Cup plan was ‘absolutely necessary’ – Wenger

Wenger works as FIFA’s chief of global football development — he was appointed in 2019 — and the Frenchman became the latest high-profile figure to criticise Infantino’s scheme on Tuesday.

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I’m yet to receive reward for Atlanta ’96 triumph – Bonfrère Jo

I’m yet to receive reward for Atlanta ’96 triumph – Bonfrère Jo

“They were claiming that everyone has received their rewards, but I have not received anything; they have never given me the reward for winning the gold medal.”

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WAFCON: 3 countries qualify for quarter-final

WAFCON: 3 countries qualify for quarter-final

At least three countries have secured their places in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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Politics

WARD DELINEATION: Itsekiri group rejects equal allocation with Ijaw

WARD DELINEATION: Itsekiri group rejects equal allocation with Ijaw

Socio-cultural organisation, the Warri North Itsekiri Rebirth Forum, has rejected the proposed ward delineation matrix allocating 10 wards each to the Itsekiri and the Ijaw in Warri North Local Government Area. The group described the proposal as fundamentally flawed, saying it does not reflect the demographic strength and electoral realities of the Itsekiri people. Speaking […]
I pity Tinubu but more concerned for Nigeria — OLAWEPO-Hashim

I pity Tinubu but more concerned for Nigeria — OLAWEPO-Hashim

Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair — Adeleke

Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair — Adeleke

Deputy Senate Minority Whip Rufai Hanga dumps NDC

Deputy Senate Minority Whip Rufai Hanga dumps NDC

Orji Kalu

Orji Kalu hails Tinubu, Catholic Bishops’ meeting, urges national unity

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Ìwòye: Dókítà Wisdom, agùnbánirọ̀ ní ìlú Port Harcourt pàdánù ẹ̀mí rè lẹ̀nu iṣẹ́; ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ṣẹlẹ̀ si gbajúgbajà agbórin-lárúgẹ, Sam Larry

Ìwòye: Dókítà Wisdom, agùnbánirọ̀ ní ìlú Port Harcourt pàdánù ẹ̀mí rè lẹ̀nu iṣẹ́; ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ṣẹlẹ̀ si gbajúgbajà agbórin-lárúgẹ, Sam Larry

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Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 4, 2026

The naira traded around the ₦1,368 level against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while the parallel market continued to quote the dollar above ₦1,400.
Onaiyekan to Presidency: We’re done talking, govern better

Onaiyekan to Presidency: We’re done talking, govern better

Naira

Naira appreciates to N1,408/$ in parallel market

State Police: Tinubu to receive Executive Bill September 3 – Gbaja

State Police: Tinubu to receive Executive Bill September 3 – Gbaja

Atiku

Atiku accuses Tinubu of mortgaging future oil earnings, demands full disclosure

Osun election

APC, Adeleke clash over notorious criminals’ protection

APC, Adeleke clash over notorious criminals’ protection

THE Campaign Councils of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and that of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State, were locked in war of words, yesterday, over protection and release of criminals.
Adeleke

Osun Election: Don’t allow a repeat of 1983 crisis – Adeleke warns Tinubu

Osun Election: Adeleke says he is confident ahead of governorship poll

Osun Election: Adeleke says he is confident ahead of governorship poll

Tax

Osun election: Adeleke urges workers to turn support into votes

Osun election: I’ll deliver stable electricity if elected — ADC’s Salaam

Osun election: I’ll deliver stable electricity if elected — ADC’s Salaam

Metro

Otor-Edo: Delta’s forgotten clay goldmine

Otor-Edo: Delta’s forgotten clay goldmine

Today (Tuesday), with banners rising and PowerPoints flashing on Day 2, the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit peaked in Asaba as host Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, other state actors, and CEOs negotiated Unlocking potentials and a Made in Delta agenda for a global audience.
THE LEGEND OF ODI: How a Buffalo’s fall gave birth to festival of freedom

THE LEGEND OF ODI: How a Buffalo’s fall gave birth to festival of freedom

Friends, students demand probe into NYSC member’s death in Bayelsa creek

Friends, students demand probe into NYSC member’s death in Bayelsa creek

Delta LG Post

Delta community laments unabated environmental disaster one month after oil well eruption

Ibadan content creator denies filming Oloolu Masquerade

Ibadan content creator denies filming Oloolu Masquerade

Columns

As campaigns begin in August: Can technology deliver credible elections in Nigeria? By Ejiro Ofoye

As campaigns begin in August: Can technology deliver credible elections in Nigeria? By Ejiro Ofoye

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Insecurity: The possible way out (5), by Eric Teniola

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Beyond the ballot: Why Nigeria must reform its institutions, by Dakuku Peterside

Beyond the ballot: Why Nigeria must reform its institutions, by Dakuku Peterside

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Sanusi II, Onaiyekan, and critiques of Tinubunomics, by Suleiman Suleiman  

Sanusi II, Onaiyekan, and critiques of Tinubunomics, by Suleiman Suleiman  

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Internationalist Segun Osoba, reunites Nigerian radicals, by Owei Lakemfa

Internationalist Segun Osoba, reunites Nigerian radicals, by Owei Lakemfa

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FG: Budgeting or barefaced robbery? By Dele Sobowale

FG: Budgeting or barefaced robbery? By Dele Sobowale

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Too many fake tendencies in Nigeria, by Tonnie Iredia

Too many fake tendencies in Nigeria, by Tonnie Iredia

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Entertainment

BBNaija: ‘Don’t make us most boring set’ — Sheba fumes at housemates

BBNaija: ‘Don’t make us most boring set’ — Sheba fumes at housemates

An irritated Sheba, while speaking during a rehearsal on Tuesday morning, fumed at housemates to take the task seriously, insisting that everyone had a responsibility to contribute to the team's success.
King Ochacho

₦400m mansion gift to Peller is ‘small money’ – King Ochacho

BBNaija 11: 19 housemates face eviction for week two [Full list]

BBNaija 11: 19 housemates face eviction for week two [Full list]

Hoodlums stole guests’ phones during my wedding – Peller

Hoodlums stole guests’ phones during my wedding – Peller

Spider-man

‘Spider-Man’ breaks record for domestic box office debut

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What Makes an Online Casino Feel Safe? The Technology Behind Secure Gambling

What Makes an Online Casino Feel Safe? The Technology Behind Secure Gambling

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Assetrise Holdings Launches AssetPremium Homes with 57 Residential Units to Drive Urban Regeneration

Nigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

Nigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

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Agusto & Co. and GCR Ratings Upgrade Globus Bank’s Credit Ratings

Videos

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

VIDEO: An accusation. A mob. A young life cut short

VIDEO: An accusation. A mob. A young life cut short

Xenophobia: How they turned Nigerians to slaves in South Africa – Princewill, returned after 17 yrs

Xenophobia: How they turned Nigerians to slaves in South Africa – Princewill, returned after 17 yrs

ICYMI

Photos: Makinde, Fayemi, Oyinlola visit Obasanjo in Abeokuta

Photos: Makinde, Fayemi, Oyinlola visit Obasanjo in Abeokuta

In a post on X, Makinde said discussions were based on key national issues ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nyesom Wike

I’m Christian, not pastor; politics has its own rules – Wike

‘I clothed, fed you,’ Atiku fires back at Obasanjo

‘I clothed, fed you,’ Atiku fires back at Obasanjo

Veteran journalist, ex-Oyo gov’s spokesman Lekan Alabi dies at 76

Veteran journalist, ex-Oyo gov’s spokesman Lekan Alabi dies at 76

2027: Atiku launches 20m vote drive, inaugurates ADC campaign coordinators

2027: Atiku launches 20m vote drive, inaugurates ADC campaign coordinators

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘I don’t negotiate with terrorists, but let’s talk about 2027’

Cartoon: ‘I don’t negotiate with terrorists, but let’s talk about 2027’

Cartoon: 'The bet cut abi e no cut?'

Cartoon: ‘The bet cut abi e no cut?’

Cartoon: ‘Chief, choose between those shoes and your office’

Cartoon: ‘Chief, choose between those shoes and your office’

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Business

Interest rate to remain high amid inflationary pressures — United Capital

Interest rate to remain high amid inflationary pressures — United Capital

By Peter Egwuatu United Capital Plc, has indicated that interest rate in Nigeria is expected to remain high at the backdrop of inflationary pressures in the second half of 2026 H2’26. Speaking at its investor relations roundtable, held in Lagos, with the theme: “Decoding performance insights into United Capital Growth Drives and outlook”, the company’s Group […]
Blackout in north

FCCPC seeks uniform consumer protection as states open electricity markets

Banks’ deposits rise 670% to N83.95trn

Banks’ deposits rise 670% to N83.95trn

WACT-APM Terminals expands awards scholarships awards, 52 more beneficiaries added

WACT-APM Terminals expands awards scholarships awards, 52 more beneficiaries added

Soludo: Delta, Anambra should become Nigeria’s twin growth hubs

Soludo: Delta, Anambra should become Nigeria’s twin growth hubs

Health

Unicef

Only 3 in 10 Nigerian babies receive exclusive breastmilk, UNICEF

NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines

NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines

Implement CONHESS, inaugurate health boards now, JOHESU tells Tinubu

Implement CONHESS, inaugurate health boards now, JOHESU tells Tinubu

Beyond Surgery: Can nutrition and lifestyle help prevent uterine fibroids?

Beyond Surgery: Can nutrition and lifestyle help prevent uterine fibroids?

Sports

Scrapping Infantino’s World Cup plan was ‘absolutely necessary’ – Wenger

Scrapping Infantino’s World Cup plan was ‘absolutely necessary’ – Wenger

Wenger works as FIFA's chief of global football development — he was appointed in 2019 — and the Frenchman became the latest high-profile figure to criticise Infantino's scheme on Tuesday.
I’m yet to receive reward for Atlanta ’96 triumph – Bonfrère Jo

I’m yet to receive reward for Atlanta ’96 triumph – Bonfrère Jo

WAFCON: 3 countries qualify for quarter-final

WAFCON: 3 countries qualify for quarter-final

Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is pictured at Old Trafford

Man Utd sign record £20m sponsorship deal for training kit

Tinubu celebrates Team Nigeria’s 24-medal haul at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Tinubu celebrates Team Nigeria’s 24-medal haul at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Relationships

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

Baby-hungry single women are the reason some men are having the snip!

Baby-hungry single women are the reason some men are having the snip!

The toy-boy that was the best thing to happen to this cougar!

The toy-boy that was the best thing to happen to this cougar!

No regret for consoling his best friend’s fiancée!

Dear Bunmi, is it possible to orgasm together?

Special Report

Completing abandoned buildings for habitation carries major safety risks – Experts

Completing abandoned buildings for habitation carries major safety risks – Experts

Wooden buildings lasts 50 years. Brick, masonry, blocks, concrete and steel buildings, 50 years to 175 years, stone buildings, 100 years to 500 years

Gov Inuwa's 7-year security record draws praise as stakeholders highlight preventive measures

Gov Inuwa’s 7-year security record draws praise as stakeholders highlight preventive measures

Gombe State has largely remained insulated from the wave of insecurity ravaging many parts of Northern Nigeria

Memoirs: How I confronted Joe Garba on his plot to overthrow me — Gowon

Gowon’s book of barefaced lies

Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government

Untold story behind 124,000 repentant terrorists, soldiers who paid supreme price

Untold story behind 124,000 repentant terrorists, soldiers who paid supreme price

According to the President, more than 124,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters and their dependants have laid down their arms through Operation Safe Corridor since 2023.

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Technology

Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth

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

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 […]

Dangote, Zenith, others make 2026 Top 50 Companies of Impact list

Dangote, Zenith, others make 2026 Top 50 Companies of Impact list

By Juliet Umeh Dangote Industries Limited, Zenith Bank Plc, Wema Bank Plc and several other organisations have been named among The Industry Newspaper’s 2026 Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact for their contributions to economic growth, innovation and national development. The annual ranking, now in its fourth edition, recognises companies that have demonstrated resilience despite […]

Aptech, Middlesex University offer Nigerian students 50% scholarships on data analytics, 3D Animation

Aptech, Middlesex University offer Nigerian students 50% scholarships on data analytics, 3D Animation

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Nigerian students wish-ing to make a career in some information technology fields, including Computing and Data Analytics, Animation or 3D Animation for Games and Films may have the opportunity to do so easily and cost effectively because an IT training institution, Aptech, is slashing the cost by 50 per cent. The initiative […]

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Education

JAMB

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”

WAEC drags NASU to court over strike; NYCN, union differ on causes

WAEC drags NASU to court over strike; NYCN, union differ on causes

The petitioner claimed WAEC CEO was being targeted because he is a northerner leading an organisation populated by staff from South-West

Wrong to assume all women sleep upward — Lafiaji-Okuneye, LASUED VC

Wrong to assume all women sleep upward — Lafiaji-Okuneye, LASUED VC

‘They will say: “Oh, you see? To be a VC, do you know how many people that one had to sleep with?” But you don’t have to be discouraged’

Parents, teachers, must build responsible future leaders — Isamotu

Parents, teachers, must build responsible future leaders — Isamotu

By Adesina Wahab Public relations practitioner and education advocate, Moshood Isamotu, has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and students, describing the relationship as the foundation for raising responsible citizens and building a prosperous nation. Speaking at the 2025/2026 Graduation Ceremony of Mayode Schools, Lasunwon Estate, Ikorodu, on Friday, Isamotu said no child could attain […]

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