Oyo students, teachers rescue: How security agents weakened terrorists
Details have emerged on the rescue of 39 schoolchildren and seven of their teachers kidnapped from three schools in Oriire, Oyo State
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Declan Rice, Guehi, James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash
England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.
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Gombe Assembly Collapse: One dead, seven injured as Yahaya orders investigation
The collapse of a section of the New Gombe State House of Assembly Complex under construction has left one worker dead and seven others sustaining varying degrees of injuries.
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State police will bring security closer to Nigerians – IGP
“We are still at the teething stage. We need experience, education and comparative studies from jurisdictions already practising state police.”
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Oyo abduction: Security forces suffered casualties during rescue operation — Military
…. says rescued pupils, teachers receiving medical attention …to be handed over to Oyo State government By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The military on Saturday disclosed that some security personnel suffered casualties during the month-long operation that led to the rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. […]
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Ebie opens door as NDDC lift operator climbs to Nigerian bar
By Emmanuel Aziken & Emily Ogah For more than a decade, Jim Beabubari Marshall stood quietly inside the lifts of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, headquarters, moving staff, visitors and top officials from one floor to another. To many who passed through those doors daily, he was simply the lift operator. But behind the […]
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Obi hails rescue of Oyo pupils, seeks stronger protection for schoolchildren
“I am greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe rescue of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped. I sincerely thank all those whose tireless efforts made their freedom possible, especially the security personnel and everyone who worked behind the scenes,” he wrote.
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England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
“I see myself as a different player, although I score the same goals,” the England captain, 32, said on Friday.
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‘Why foreign airlines rule Nigeria’s skies’
By Dickson Omobola Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Mr Adedayo Olawuyi, has fingered the dominance of foreign carriers in Nigeria’s aviation market to the weakness of domestic airlines, saying the country lacks strong local and regional operators capable of competing effectively. Olawuyi said airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Asky […]
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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”
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US will ‘completely decimate’ Iran if I’m assassinated – Trump
The comments mark a new low in relations between the foes, after an exchange of fire this week rocked a shaky agreement
Politics
2027: Inside ADC’s battle for control
Outside the courtroom, one question lingered long after the lawyers had left. Who really controls the ADC structures?
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The $7bn Root: Orchestrating Nigeria’s cassava industrialisation, export revolution
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World Cup 2026
Declan Rice, Guehi, James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash
England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.
Metro
Filth & flooding: When indiscriminate dumping meets nature’s wrath in Lagos
Until we stop treating our drainage channels as dustbins, the annual flood disaster will continue to hold Lagos hostage.
Entertainment
From Nigeria to Japan: Idara Michael breaks new grounds
By Juliet Ebirim Youth development advocate and public speaker, Idara Michael is representing Nigeria at the 39th JCI Academy, an international leadership programme currently taking place in Tokachi Obihiro, Japan. The academy, which runs from July 2 to July 11, 2026, brings together more than 170 participants from countries around the world, with Idara serving […]
ICYMI
US will ‘completely decimate’ Iran if I’m assassinated – Trump
The comments mark a new low in relations between the foes, after an exchange of fire this week rocked a shaky agreement
Business
NGO trains over 20,000 undergraduates on plastic pollution
By Peter Egwuatu U-Recycle Initiative Africa, a youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, has trained over twenty thousand youths across four federal universities in Nigeria through the second edition of its flagship multi-year initiative for universities, called PlasticWize 2.0. The NGO is advancing environmental education, circular economy solutions, and climate action across Africa. Through PlasticWize 2.0, themed, “Redefining […]
Sports
‘We are not a tribal club’ — Enugu Rangers reject Moses Simon’s discrimination claim.
"For over five decades, Rangers has stood as one of Nigeria's foremost national football institutions. Although proudly rooted in Enugu and the South-East, the club has always belonged to Nigeria.
Special Report
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
How persons with disabilities are redefining Nigeria’s accessibility movement
“If someone still needs assistance to use a facility that was supposedly designed for them, then that objective has not been achieved.”
Experts examine good, bad sides of solar installations in buildings
Structural risks from solar panel installations primarily involve weight distribution problems and roof integrity issues
From Vision to Reality: Kwara garment factory creates 2,000 jobs, attracts private investment
The Kwara Garment Factory, one of the flagship industrial projects of the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration, has created employment for more than 2,000
Technology
Digital payments driving Nigeria’s $11bn food service industry
A new study has revealed that digital payment infrastructure is transforming Nigeria’s food service industry, helping businesses overcome operational challenges
STEM Africa Fest targets next generation of innovators with hands-on AI, robotics learning
By Juliet Umeh Organisers of STEM Africa Fest have said this year’s edition will equip African children with practical skills in artificial intelligence, AI, robotics and other emerging technologies to prepare them as the continent’s next generation of innovators and problem solvers. The organisers described the event as Africa’s largest STEM festival for children, announcing […]
Nigeria, UK partner to boost startup growth through innovation clusters
By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria and the United Kingdom have partnered to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem through the launch of the Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange, NICE, a national initiative designed to connect innovation hubs, research institutions and entrepreneurship support organisations, ESOs, across the country. The initiative, funded by the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub under the UK […]
Telcables launches sovereign AI infrastructure to boost Nigeria’s digital economy
By Florencemary Nwabueze Telecommunications and cloud infrastructure provider, Telcables, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, has launched locally hosted cloud and artificial intelligence, AI, infrastructure in Nigeria aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, enhancing cybersecurity and supporting the country’s growing digital economy. The company said the new infrastructure would enable businesses to store and process data within […]
Education
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: […]
Lagos school emerges winner of 10th Edition of Tolaram Science Challenge
By Efe Onodjae Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki, has emerged the winner of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC), marking their third consecutive win. The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a keenly contested grand finale of the competition. The Tolaram Science Challenge, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, is an annual […]