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2027: Obi disagrees with Atiku on subsidy, faults mismanagement of proceeds

2027: Obi disagrees with Atiku on subsidy, faults mismanagement of proceeds

According to Obi, the resources recovered from subsidy removal have not been adequately managed, alleging that they were also being “mismanaged and stolen.”
Poco Lee to appear in London court September – Community leader

Poco Lee to appear in London court September – Community leader

Kebbi bandit attack: Police honour 10 fallen officers, vow relentless pursuit of criminals

Kebbi bandit attack: Police honour 10 fallen officers, vow relentless pursuit of criminals

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Tompolo’s ‘manumission’ mission, the ironies and the joys of life

Tompolo’s ‘manumission’ mission, the ironies and the joys of life

By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU The state of being swept into oblivion after a sacrificial engagement to free a people from developmental enslavement sounds retrogressive and meaningless. It sounds retrogressive and meaningless because it has no historical bequest to inspire and guide the next generations away from the path that once convulsed their entire existence like the deadly […]

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Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside

Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside

There is something reassuring about political rivals gathering beneath one roof to sign a common promise of peace. In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric, and violence, the symbolism matters. It affirms that opponents are adversaries, not enemies, and that the pursuit of power must remain subordinate to the survival […]

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The Nigerian dream: Is it still alive? By Ejiro Ofoye

The Nigerian dream: Is it still alive? By Ejiro Ofoye

There is a question that Nigerians do not ask often enough, perhaps because the answer frightens us. Is the Nigerian Dream still alive? Not the dream politicians describe at rallies. Not the Nigeria of campaign posters, television advertisements and carefully prepared speeches. I mean the ordinary Nigerian dream-the quiet hope of a father who wants his children […]

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Dual mandate

FG releases 2026/2027 Unity Schools admission list

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has released the 2026/2027 admission list for successful candidates offered admission into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) of Federal Unity Colleges across the country. The admission release, approved by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, marks the commencement of the admission process for candidates seeking entry into […]

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NFF

DSS, NIA to probe NFF over alleged sabotage of national interests

Department of State Services, (DSS) and the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA) are investigating intelligence reports that certain top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are working with some foreign interests to undermine national security.

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Insecurity: US to review aid, humanitarian assistance to Nigeria 

Supreme Court upholds Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots for now

The US Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory on Monday, lifting a lower court block on his executive order curbing the use of mail-in ballots.

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Obi defends fuel subsidy removal, rejects Atiku’s restoration plan

Obi defends fuel subsidy removal, rejects Atiku’s restoration plan

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of the January 16 election, Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind the removal of petrol subsidy, but was quick to say that poor management of the savings from the policy should not be a reason to reverse it.

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Adeleke receives new Osun CP, demands release of detainees

Adeleke receives new Osun CP, demands release of detainees

Osun State Government has formally received the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, with Governor Ademola Adeleke urging him to reform the state police command and secure the release of persons he described as political detainees. Zungura, who assumed office in Osun on Monday, visited the governor alongside senior officers of the command. During […]

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Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea; Rogers scores on debut

Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea; Rogers scores on debut

Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season.

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Cross River to procure 103 agric tractors for smallholder farmers

Two elderly men arrested over alleged attempted rape of 12-yr-old

Cross River State Police Command has arrested two elderly men, aged 68 and 70, over the alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl in Calabar.

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Politics

2027: Obi disagrees with Atiku on subsidy, faults mismanagement of proceeds

2027: Obi disagrees with Atiku on subsidy, faults mismanagement of proceeds

According to Obi, the resources recovered from subsidy removal have not been adequately managed, alleging that they were also being “mismanaged and stolen.”
5 experienced campaigners missing from Tinubu’s 2027 APC campaign council

5 experienced campaigners missing from Tinubu’s 2027 APC campaign council

LG Autonomy

APC Campaign Council: Meet 14 governors tasked with delivering Tinubu in 2027

‘Join APC, align Oyo with centre’ – Tinubu’s minister tells Makinde

‘Join APC, align Oyo with centre’ – Tinubu’s minister tells Makinde

Kenneth Okonkwo

Atiku’s subsidy proposal designed to make petrol affordable — Okonkwo

Top Podcasts

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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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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100 days after, where are the 44 missing Borno schoolchildren?

100 days after, where are the 44 missing Borno schoolchildren?

On May 15, Boko Haram terrorists invaded Mussa Central Primary School in Askira-Uba LGA of Borno, and abducted over 40 schoolchildren, including a toddler
CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION

Nigerian newspapers review: Nigeria’s oil output drops by 20.8% in 10 years

Cash payment

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 24, 2026

Unity schools

Penalty at the gate: Lagos private schools fine late-pickup parents 

ABUJA SUBMERGED:‘We have not seen anything like this before’

ABUJA SUBMERGED:‘We have not seen anything like this before’

Metro

The Nigeria Police Force

C’River: Man takes own life inside Obudu Market

A middle-aged shoemaker, simply identified as Anthony, has died by suicide inside the Obudu Main Market in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State.
TikToker Mirabel

‘We all make mistakes’, Tiktoker Mirabel returns to social media after rehab

Obi Cubana announces house gift for Pastor Jerry Eze’s 44th birthday

Obi Cubana announces house gift for Pastor Jerry Eze’s 44th birthday

Another explosion rocks Kabba in Kogi

Kogi govt orders probe as four family members die after Amala meal

Five die in Badagry expressway crash

Five die in Badagry expressway crash

Columns

Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside

Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside

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The Nigerian dream: Is it still alive? By Ejiro Ofoye

The Nigerian dream: Is it still alive? By Ejiro Ofoye

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Subsidy policy as election game-changer? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

Subsidy policy as election game-changer? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

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Osun The Beautiful: The musical opera of our future politics, by Owei Lakemfa

Osun The Beautiful: The musical opera of our future politics, by Owei Lakemfa

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FG and Umahi’s roads to hell, by Dele Sobowale

FG and Umahi’s roads to hell, by Dele Sobowale

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Inside Gusau’s ‘rotten’ NFF, by Patrick Omorodion

Inside Gusau’s ‘rotten’ NFF, by Patrick Omorodion

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The 2026 Delta Economic and Investment Summit, by Dele Sobowale

The 2026 Delta Economic and Investment Summit, by Dele Sobowale

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Entertainment

Poco Lee: “There’s more than people have heard – Rahman Jago

Poco Lee: “There’s more than people have heard – Rahman Jago

Nigerian dancer and socialite Rahman Jago has spoken out following the reported arrest of his colleague and friend, Poco Lee, in the United Kingdom.
BBNaija 11: Chimsom Chuka wins Head of House title for second time

BBNaija 11: Chimsom Chuka wins Head of House title for second time

Ogogo preserved our culture through his talent – Tinubu

Ogogo preserved our culture through his talent – Tinubu

How cancer symptoms can be mistaken for ulcer — Aproko Doctor

How cancer symptoms can be mistaken for ulcer — Aproko Doctor

Gaza documentary to premiere at Venice film festival

Gaza documentary to premiere at Venice film festival

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Risk-On or Risk-Off? How to Read Global Sentiment Before You Trade

How Creators Are Earning From Their  Content Instantly Through Gifting on Yolly 

How Creators Are Earning From Their  Content Instantly Through Gifting on Yolly 

 Verification checks are turning withdrawals into a waiting game

 Verification checks are turning withdrawals into a waiting game

Bettors are switching bookmakers the moment a payout gets delayed

Bettors are switching bookmakers the moment a payout gets delayed

Videos

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

Nostalgia, glitz as icons reunite for Daddy Showkey’s 50th anniversary celebration

Nostalgia, glitz as icons reunite for Daddy Showkey’s 50th anniversary celebration

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

ICYMI

Why Awujale deserves GCON honour - Tinubu

IJEBULAND: Inside story of the Awujale succession crisis

For Ijebuland, the wait for a new Awujale has become much more than a traditional succession exercise. It has evolved into a complex contest involving custom, law, family interests, institutional authority and allegations of political influence.
Stop blackmailing judiciary, Presidency cautions Atiku, PDP

Release Tinubu’s records now, Atiku tells FBI

US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs

US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs

Dance, laughter as Vanguard’s ex-staff return home to launch book, dine, wine with the family

Dance, laughter as Vanguard’s ex-staff return home to launch book, dine, wine with the family

Governor Adeleke's victory: Nigerians must replicate Osun experience in 2027 — Lawyers, activists

Adeleke’s victory: Nigerians must replicate Osun experience in 2027 — Lawyers, activists

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

Cartoon: The gods are hungry, too

Cartoon: The gods are hungry, too

Cartoon: Generational 'wealth'

Cartoon: Generational ‘wealth’

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Business

Nigeria-UAE trade surges 66.7% to $5bn in 1 year

Nigeria-UAE trade surges 66.7% to $5bn in 1 year

By Yinka Kolawole Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose by 66.7 percent to about $5 billion in 2025 from $3 billion in 2024, highlighting growing economic ties between both countries as they move towards formalising a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The development was disclosed when the UAE Ambassador to […]
Top consumer goods manufacturers post N3.5trn revenue in H1’26

Top consumer goods manufacturers post N3.5trn revenue in H1’26

NDIC

NDIC strengthens procurement capacity amid banking-sector reforms

Oil Sector: Reps threatens sanctions over poor PIA implementation

PIA at 5: Nigeria’s oil reform faces fresh 

FG engages Israeli, French firms to produce two satellites

FG engages Israeli, French firms to produce two satellites

Health

Children bear brunt as funding crisis threatens global HIV gains – New report

Children bear brunt as funding crisis threatens global HIV gains – New report

PCN board shake-up: Pharmacists reject reduced council, demand stronger professional representation

PCN board shake-up: Pharmacists reject reduced council, demand stronger professional representation

Redeemer’s Health Village takes on medical tourism with robotic surgery services

Redeemer’s Health Village takes on medical tourism with robotic surgery services

3.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap

3.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap

Sports

Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea; Rogers scores on debut

Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea; Rogers scores on debut

Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season.
World Cup-winner Petit joins call for change in FIFA leadership

World Cup-winner Petit joins call for change in FIFA leadership

DSS probes NFF

DSS probes NFF

Full list: UEFA Champions League quarter-final fixtures

UEFA announces deadline for Champions League registration squad

Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup group

Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup group

Relationships

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

Put your wife down at your peril!

Put your wife down at your peril!

Dear Bunmi, I know it sounds strange that at this time and age, there could be a virgin in her thirties but that’s exactly what I am

Dear Bunmi, I’m a virgin at 30; nervous with my boyfriend

Special Report

100 days after, where are the 44 missing Borno schoolchildren?

100 days after, where are the 44 missing Borno schoolchildren?

On May 15, Boko Haram terrorists invaded Mussa Central Primary School in Askira-Uba LGA of Borno, and abducted over 40 schoolchildren, including a toddler

LG Autonomy

APC Campaign Council: Meet 14 governors tasked with delivering Tinubu in 2027

As the 2027 general elections approach, political parties are gearing up for the contest, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to retain the presidency and strengthen its hold across the country. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened the 2027 electioneering season, paving the way for political parties to roll out their […]

AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win bronze

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’

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

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Technology

339 innovation hubs set for standardisation as FG deepens digital inclusion

339 innovation hubs set for standardisation as FG deepens digital inclusion

Stakeholders reviewed its structure, examined its proposed standards and assessment approach, identified potential implementation challenges

Anambra’s local AI raises Nigeria’s digital sovereignty hopes

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

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 […]

Meta: Facebook, Instagram drop fact-checking ahead of Trump term

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. […]

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Education

FG releases 2026/2027 Unity Schools admission list

FG releases 2026/2027 Unity Schools admission list

The Federal Government has released the 2026/2027 admission list for successful candidates offered places into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) of federal unity colleges across the country.

JAMB

JAMB moves O’Level upload online, ends CBT centre visits

…Candidates can now verify, upload results from home By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has introduced an online system allowing candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to verify and upload their O’Level results from home. The new service, which initially covers […]

INSPECTOR OMOGBAI: Doing policing with motherly love

INSPECTOR OMOGBAI: Doing policing with motherly love

By Adesina Wahab She got enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, 24 years ago and has risen through the ranks to become an Inspector in the Traffic Department. Justina Omogbai, a mother of five, was recently recognized and honoured by the management of Trinity University, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos during their second Registry Week and […]

Graduation parties or extortion by other means

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.

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