Three charged over kidnap of Oyo school children, teachers
The Federal Government on Friday charged three men over the kidnap of children and teachers in Orirre Local Government Area of Oyo State.
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Gabon forward Aubameyang leaves Marseille for Deportivo La Coruna
Aubameyang, who still had a year remaining on his contract with the Ligue 1 club, leaves after playing 92 matches and scoring 44 goals.
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US forces launch new strikes against Iran – Military
US Central Command, in a post on X, said the strikes, which began at 1900 GMT, were designed to “continue degrading Iranian military capabilities.”
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Navy dismantles 48 illegal refineries, arrests 91 suspects in anti-oil theft crackdown
…Recovers 4.69 Million Litres of Stolen Crude, Refined Products as Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Production Quota By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy says it dismantled 48 illegal refinery sites, recovered about 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products, and arrested more than 91 suspects involved in crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, […]
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Benue Chief Judge warns magistrates against corruption
…Says Judicial Compromise Erodes Public Confidence in Justice System By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese, has cautioned magistrates in the state against all forms of corruption, warning that any compromise of judicial independence undermines public confidence in the justice system. Justice Ikpambese gave the warning on […]
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NRC boss seeks stronger security collaboration with police, demands tougher penalties for vandals
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to protect railway infrastructure across the country. Opeifa made the pledge on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo […]
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Liberia cancel US football friendly after visa denials
Liberia have cancelled their planned football friendly against Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United after US visas for at least some team members were denied.
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2027 polls: NNPP raises concerns about potential misuse of state police
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja A fresh controversy has erupted over the recently passed State Police Bill after Prince Nweze Onu, Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warned that the proposed security reform could be turned into a dangerous political weapon by state governments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prince Onu […]
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Shettima charges LG chairmen on driving nutrition 774 at grassroots
—*Says Tinubu’s commitment to nutrition is governance directive that must become operational—Demands ALGON’s full participation in Local Government Committees on Food, nutrition, functional structures at the community level By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged local government chairmen to drive the implementation of the Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative at the […]
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World Cup final: Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain, says Merino
“Being able to play against a side like Argentina, which has already won this trophy, makes the match even more significant, and I’m very happy to be experiencing this moment,” Merino told reporters at Spain’s training base in East Hanover, New Jersey.
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NUPRC urges new licence holders to support Nigeria’s 2mbpd oil production target
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to fast-track the development of their assets to support the Federal Government’s target of increasing crude oil production to two million barrels per day by 2027. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, gave […]
Politics
2027: INEC to conduct mock presidential poll
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, disclosed that it is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of all its electoral technology systems…
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Nigerian newspapers review: [PFIPC] Gbaja slams N15b suit against Adeyemi
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, instituting a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a N27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency.
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World Cup final: Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain, says Merino
"Being able to play against a side like Argentina, which has already won this trophy, makes the match even more significant, and I'm very happy to be experiencing this moment," Merino told reporters at Spain's training base in East Hanover, New Jersey.
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Court orders forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, exotic cars linked to Achimugu
An Abuja High Court sitting in Apo has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at billions of naira linked to businesswoman, Ms Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government. The forfeited assets include jewellery worth N4.645 billion, 11 exotic vehicles valued at N4.293 billion, $50,000 cash, and N30 million cash. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the […]
Entertainment
‘I wasn’t scammed’ – Bella Shmurda dismisses $4m property reports
Popular Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has denied reports claiming he lost $4 million in an alleged Lagos property scam, describing the story as false.
ICYMI
Mary Habila was like daughter to me – Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Thursday, described late Miss Mary Habila, a staff member who died at the minister’s residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State, as “like a daughter” to him. Read Also: Mary Habila told boyfriend she had nosebleed night before death — Umahi Habila, a nurse with the David Umahi Federal University […]
Business
FG to track poverty, incomes to assess impact of reforms — Oyedele
By Yinka Kolawole The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality to assess the impact of the government’s economic reforms on the living standards of Nigerians. He said the move is aimed at addressing criticism of the […]
Sports
Gabon forward Aubameyang leaves Marseille for Deportivo La Coruna
Aubameyang, who still had a year remaining on his contract with the Ligue 1 club, leaves after playing 92 matches and scoring 44 goals.
Special Report
2027: Afenifere, Adebayo, Bakita Bello, Arabambi, Ogunsuyi, others react to APC Muslim-Muslim ticket
Dayo Johnson, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubarka, James Ogunnnaike & Deola Badru Stakeholders have expressed divergent views over the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s decision to retain its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, with some arguing that competence should take precedence over religion, while others called for greater inclusiveness and a […]
Photos: Meet soldiers who rescued Oyo kidnap victims
“These arrests completely disorganised the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on them and ultimately led to the unconditional release the pupils and teachers”
PFIPC Scandal: How Senate blocked N1.3bn budget probe; ‘history ‘ll judge us’ – Kawu
The management of the agency never appeared before the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters
Kwara now among top 10 viable states as Revenue Service reforms stop leakages, generate over N300bn in 6 yrs
As a result of this, Kwara State Internal Revenue Service generated an IGR of over N300 billion from 2019 to 31st December 2025
Technology
Capacity building, critical to Africa’s energy future
By Stephen Bolu Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa’s business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital. Investment, infrastructure, and asset acquisition are frequently treated as the clearest indicators of progress. While important, they do not tell the full story of what is required […]
Why Nigeria’s national database ‘s still fragmented despite NIMC’s claims
…Banks, Telcos, immigration, still do silo data registrations …Confirmation protocol with NIN not same as unified database By Juliet Umeh The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the era of fragmented identity databases. However, the reality on ground appears to contradict that claim […]
115 Glo dealers get cash, gift rewards
By Prince Osuagwu Telecoms and digital solutions provider, Globacom, at the weekend revealed that its flourishing business empires are anchored on genuine appreciation of dedicated customers. This was also as it splashed cash and gift items worth millions of Naira on about 115 strategic partners it considered the pillars of its growth. The celebration which […]
Riverine communities need digital connectivity to unlock devt — Nere Emiko
By Juliet Umeh LEAD promoter of Legacy of Traditions and BINI RIVA Life, Nere Emiko, has called for accelerated digital connectivity in Nigeria’s riverine communities, describing telecommunications infrastructure as essential for improving education, healthcare, security, financial inclusion and economic development. Emiko made the appeal while highlighting the Federal Government’s Riverine Connect Initiative, a sub-project of […]
Education
FG raises WAEC, NECO fees to N50,000 per candidate
“I am directed to convey the Minister of Education’s approval of N50,000 as the new examination fee for candidates with effect from SSCE internal 2027”
Indecent “sign-out” behaviours: Parents knock unruly conduct
Teachers have been handicapped in disciplining students by government policies and societal tendencies. We have lost our value system and the centre can no longer hold
Nigerian school shortlisted for global prize
By Elizabeth Osayande In a remarkable achievement, Slum2School Green Academy, located in Epe, Lagos State, has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026. Established by T4 Education in 2022 in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, these five global education awards aim to showcase schools making […]
UNILAG MSA holds 2nd annual Ladies’ Day
By Elizabeth Osayande The second edition of the University of Lagos Management Students Association, MSA, Ladies’ Day has held, with keynote speaker Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga urging students to find ways to lead purposeful lives. Speaking at the event held at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, Belo-Olusoga, who is also the Chairman of MTN Foundation, spoke on the theme: […]