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Why we failed to produce fake PFIPC DG before Reps panel — IG

Why we failed to produce fake PFIPC DG before Reps panel — IG

"For Adeyemi to be here, the court order has to be vacated before he can be brought to the National Assembly."
Full list: US to discontinue visa services in Abuja, 24 other African cities

Full list: US to discontinue visa services in Abuja, 24 other African cities

COAS appoints GOCs for new Army divisions

COAS appoints GOCs for new Army divisions

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

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

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

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PDP

2027: We’ll campaign for Tinubu based on our records – Wike

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said his administration’s infrastructure delivery, not campaign rhetoric, will be its case for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, declaring that ongoing projects across the territory will not slow down once campaigns begin. Wike made the remarks during an inspection of two […]

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Climate change: Nasarawa govt warns residents charcoal tree-felling ban remains enforceable

Climate change: Nasarawa govt warns residents charcoal tree-felling ban remains enforceable

Nasarawa State Government said the ban on cutting down trees in the forest and public places for the purpose of making charcoal is still active and attracts severe penalties in order to curb the effects of climate change, which has led to extreme weather conditions and environmental degradation.

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Sobe residents, Edo Assembly speaker clash over electricity project

Sobe residents, Edo Assembly speaker clash over electricity project

By Ozioruva Aliu Residents of Sobe community in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State and the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, have disagreed over the delayed restoration of electricity supply to the community. The residents alleged that Sobe has been without electricity for more than eight years […]

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CAN condemns killing of over 30 in Kauru, demands urgent security action

CAN condemns killing of over 30 in Kauru, demands urgent security action

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the killing of more than 30 residents of Narido (Kizakoro) community in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on innocent civilians. In a statement signed by its State Chairman, Rev. Caleb Bawa […]

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One-storey building under construction collapses in Sokoto

One-storey building under construction collapses in Sokoto

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto A one-storey building under construction collapsed on Wednesday along Bauchi Road in Sokoto metropolis. The incident occurred less than an hour before the report was filed. Details surrounding the cause of the collapse were still sketchy as of press time. It was not immediately clear whether there were casualties or injuries, […]

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Video: Trump govt begins arresting foreigners with expired U.S. visas at airports

Video: Trump govt begins arresting foreigners with expired U.S. visas at airports

The administration of US President Donald Trump has expanded immigration enforcement at airports, with foreign nationals holding expired visas now being arrested while travelling through major airports across the country, according to a report by The New York Times.

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Court freezes operations at Onne Port’s Berth 12

Court freezes operations at Onne Port’s Berth 12

According to Etuwewe, the order is intended to preserve the existing condition of Berth 12 pending the hearing and determination of the applications, which have been adjourned until 23 September 2026.

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Photos: Peller, Jarvis exchange wedding vows at court ceremony

Photos: Peller, Jarvis exchange wedding vows at court ceremony

The court wedding comes just days before the couple’s highly anticipated white wedding, scheduled for August 1, 2026.

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Brazilian defender suspended until injured opponent returns to training

Brazilian defender suspended until injured opponent returns to training

Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has handed Internacional defender Victor Gabriel an unusual suspension, ruling that he cannot play again until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec is medically cleared to resume training following the serious injury he suffered from the defender’s tackle.

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Makinde

Makinde to unveil Oyo APM presidential, governorship campaign councils on Friday

By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor and the Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Seyi Makinde, will on Friday inaugurate the party’s Oyo State Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council as preparations intensified ahead of the polls. The inauguration is scheduled to take place in the conference room of the governor’s […]
2027: ‘Tinubu not tired’ – Yilwatda fires back at Obi’s resignation call

2027: ‘Tinubu not tired’ – Yilwatda fires back at Obi’s resignation call

Deregistration of ADC, others was judicial rascality — A-COURT

Deregistration of ADC, others was judicial rascality — A-COURT

Olawepo-Hashim

Nigeria at war, Tinubu has no strategy to end it — Gbenga Hashim

Bolaji Abdullahi

Appeal Court judgment: Evidence was concocted in deregistration suit – ADC

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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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ONE VOTE: Why Nigeria’s 2027 Election just entered a new phase

ONE VOTE: Why Nigeria’s 2027 Election just entered a new phase

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Fake agency: Head of service admits due diligence failure in recruitment waiver scandal

Fake agency: Head of service admits due diligence failure in recruitment waiver scandal

Appearing before the committee, Walson-Jack acknowledged that her office relied on documents later discovered to be fake in granting an authorised establishment and recruitment waiver to the purported agency.
Why we failed to produce fake PFIPC DG before Reps panel — IG

Why we failed to produce fake PFIPC DG before Reps panel — IG

2027: ‘I won’t let you tie me down; we’ll wrestle to finish’ – Tinubu warns opposition

2027: ‘I won’t let you tie me down; we’ll wrestle to finish’ – Tinubu warns opposition

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 29, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 29, 2026

Naira

Naira rises to N1,400/$ in parallel market

Osun election

Osun 2026: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders meeting

Osun 2026: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders meeting

There is palpable tension at the Osun state venue of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, stakeholders' meeting as the commission prepares for the August 15 governorship election in the state.
Osun Election: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders’ meeting ahead of governorship poll

Osun Election: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders’ meeting ahead of governorship poll

SDP

Osun election: SDP denies endorsing APC’s Oyebamiji, says adoption letter fake

Osun election, most consequential off-cycle election — INEC chairman

Osun election, most consequential off-cycle election — INEC chairman

Osun election: Adeleke declares Tuesday public holiday for PVC collection

Osun election: Adeleke declares Tuesday public holiday for PVC collection

Metro

C’River LG workers storm governor’s office over 11 months’ unpaid salaries

C’River LG workers storm governor’s office over 11 months’ unpaid salaries

Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State have staged a peaceful protest in Calabar over 11 months of unpaid salaries, urging Governor Bassey Otu to approve their enrolment on the state payroll.
Bus conductor to receive 10 strokes of cane for slapping passenger

Bus conductor to receive 10 strokes of cane for slapping passenger

Gunmen kill Army Colonel in Abuja, shot wife

Gunmen kill Army Colonel in Abuja, shot wife

Police hunt kidnappers of three Lafia varsity students

Police hunt kidnappers of three Lafia varsity students

Ibrahim Mbaya: Jos graduate’s sister demands justice, same fate for killers

Ibrahim Mbaya: Jos graduate’s sister demands justice, same fate for killers

Columns

So, who killed Abacha and Abiola? By Ochereome Nnanna

So, who killed Abacha and Abiola? By Ochereome Nnanna

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Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace, by Usman Sarki

Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace, by Usman Sarki

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Okoh Aihe

From Abuja, ATU makes Ubuntu call, by Okoh Aihe

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It’s a straight fight between Jackson and AMBO, by Rotimi Fasan

It’s a straight fight between Jackson and AMBO, by Rotimi Fasan

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Nigeria’s Stanford warning: When institutions normalise abuse of power, by Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria’s Stanford warning: When institutions normalise abuse of power, by Dakuku Peterside

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Why the US Congress wants to cut aid to Nigeria, by Ejiro Ofoye

Why the US Congress wants to cut aid to Nigeria, by Ejiro Ofoye

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

Insecurity: The possible way out (4), by Eric Teniola

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Entertainment

Photos: Peller, Jarvis exchange wedding vows at court ceremony

Photos: Peller, Jarvis exchange wedding vows at court ceremony

The court wedding comes just days before the couple's highly anticipated white wedding, scheduled for August 1, 2026.
BBNaija: ‘If you disobey me, there’ll be consequences’ – HoH Chimsom tells housemates

BBNaija: ‘If you disobey me, there’ll be consequences’ – HoH Chimsom tells housemates

BBNaija: I want to be a gambit — Kamsy

BBNaija: I want to be a gambit — Kamsy

Mayorkun reunites with Davido on new song ‘B4 B4’

Mayorkun reunites with Davido on new song ‘B4 B4’

Sheba BBNaija

BBNaija: ‘Step up your game’ – Sheba mocks Tram’s ‘toasting’ skills

Promoted

How Viva Plus Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Cleaning Story

How Viva Plus Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Cleaning Story

How iLOTBET Raised the Stakes with Its Biggest World Cup Prize Yet

How iLOTBET Raised the Stakes with Its Biggest World Cup Prize Yet

Three World Cup Stars That Are Still Without a Club 

Three World Cup Stars That Are Still Without a Club 

Five Years of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (2021): Institutional Gains, Implementation Deviations and Priorities for the Next Reform Phase

Five Years of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (2021): Institutional Gains, Implementation Deviations and Priorities for the Next Reform Phase

Videos

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

Xenophobia They Burned Down My Business;Had To Leave Wife And 3 Children Behind -Osita,S.A Returnee

Xenophobia They Burned Down My Business;Had To Leave Wife And 3 Children Behind -Osita,S.A Returnee

Xenophobia I Don’t Want To Die – Rita, South Africa Returnee Cancer Patient

Xenophobia I Don’t Want To Die – Rita, South Africa Returnee Cancer Patient

Nigerian activists seeking political offices can’t make a difference - Segalink

Nigerian activists seeking political offices can’t make a difference - Segalink

ICYMI

CBP officer, not visa, determines your stay duration, US Mission tells Nigerians

CBP officer, not visa, determines your stay duration, US Mission tells Nigerians

"Reminder! The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in the United States is determined by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon your arrival, NOT your visa expiration date," the Mission stated under its #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign.
BADAGRY-SOKOTO SUPERHIGHWAY: Outcry as over 300 houses, investments, others destroyed due to setback confusion

BADAGRY-SOKOTO SUPERHIGHWAY: Outcry as over 300 houses, investments, others destroyed due to setback confusion

Mary Habila

SOKAPU sues Umahi over Nurse Habila’s death; demands autopsy, N20bn damages

Delta LG 2nd Anniversary: Citizens demand greater transparency

Delta LG 2nd Anniversary: Citizens demand greater transparency

NURTW MCOluomo

Osun: You can’t suspend NURTW, MC Oluomo tells Adeleke

Today’s toons

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

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

Cartoon: ‘Experience is the best teacher’

Cartoon: ‘Experience is the best teacher’

Cartoon: ‘Bros, welcome back to home of monkey business’

Cartoon: ‘Bros, welcome back to home of monkey business’

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AVA Capital set for NGX listing to strengthen market visibility

By Peter Egwuatu AVA Capital Plc, an integrated financial services group with operations in investment banking, asset management, securities trading and trusteeship, is set to list on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) by way of Listing by Introduction on Friday. According to a statement made available to Vanguard, the listing is a strategic transition into the […]
Customs agents threaten protest over alleged manifest manipulation by shipping firms

Customs agents threaten protest over alleged manifest manipulation by shipping firms

LCCI

Nigeria risks losing Africa’s tech investment edge, LCCI warns

Nigeria loses 62,400GWh electricity as gas flaring rises 18.6% 

Nigeria loses 62,400GWh electricity as gas flaring rises 18.6% 

NASS

NASS commends SEC on fiscal sustainability, revenue growth

Health

NAFDAC seals two factories over production of banned sachet, 100ml alcoholic drinks

NAFDAC seals two factories over production of banned sachet, 100ml alcoholic drinks

9,850 professionals left Nigeria in 5 years – Pharmacists

9,850 professionals left Nigeria in 5 years – Pharmacists

Community pharmacists worry over exposure of Nigerians to falsified medicines

Pharmacists raise alarm as 9,850 professionals leave Nigeria in 5 years

Cholera

Cholera: What you should know

Sports

Brazilian defender suspended until injured opponent returns to training

Brazilian defender suspended until injured opponent returns to training

Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has handed Internacional defender Victor Gabriel an unusual suspension, ruling that he cannot play again until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec is medically cleared to resume training following the serious injury he suffered from the defender's tackle.
FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell $4 bn stake

FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell $4 bn stake

‘My time with Brazil is over’ – Neymar retires from int’l football

‘My time with Brazil is over’ – Neymar retires from int’l football

English FA says ‘deeply concerned’ over FIFA plans

English FA says ‘deeply concerned’ over FIFA plans

‘Hands off our game,’ EU tells FIFA over private investor plans

‘Hands off our game,’ EU tells FIFA over private investor plans

Relationships

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?

No fool like an old fool!

No fool like an old fool!

Special Report

Forceful arrests in Nigeria: Experts weigh balance between national security, constitutional rights

Forceful arrests in Nigeria: Experts weigh balance between national security, constitutional rights

By Precious Enaike & Tolu Folorunsho Across Nigeria, forceful arrests have become one of the most visible and controversial features of law enforcement. Dramatic scenes of security operatives scaling fences, breaking gates and forcing their way into homes increasingly dominate public discourse. Read Also: PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe From ordinary […]

Floods raze 3,029 houses in three years in Kebbi; residents seek resettlement

Floods raze 3,029 houses in three years in Kebbi; residents seek resettlement

Four thousand households were displaced by flash floods, forcing the victims to take refuge in schools some in their relatives houses.

Kwara govt constructs 1,600 housing units in partnership with FG for residents

Kwara govt constructs 1,600 housing units in partnership with FG for residents

He further revealed that all preliminary activities had been completed for the construction of an additional 250 housing units

LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts

LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts

Poverty, weak health systems, poor nutrition, environmental hazards, chronic stress, limited access to healthcare, widening social inequalities shape Nigerians life expectancy

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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

Knocks, kudos trail school’s cutting of student’s hair

Knocks, kudos trail school’s cutting of student’s hair

“We live in a culturally and spiritually aware environment. When a school cuts a child’s hair without the parent’s consent, it raises concerns”

AAU

AAU Alumni President launches global appeal to complete Records Centre

By Joseph Erunke The Worldwide President of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Alumni Association, Dr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian, has launched a global appeal to graduates of the institution to rally financial support for the completion of the association’s Examination and Records Building Project, describing the initiative as a legacy that will transform academic records management […]

SSCE fee hike: Examination bodies would have generated N175bn annually — Investigation

SSCE fee hike: Examination bodies would have generated N175bn annually — Investigation

By Joseph Erunke& Elizabeth Osayande If the Federal Government had not reversed the proposed N50,000 registration fee per candidate for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, the examination bodies would have been able to generate more than N175 billion annually. An analysis […]

TranESS C&I launches youth energy talent programme

TranESS C&I launches youth energy talent programme

By Elizabeth Osayande  TranESS C&I, the commercial and industrial energy storage business unit of Transsion Holdings, has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s education and clean energy sectors through the launch of a Youth Talent in Energy Storage Programme and the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Ansar Foundation. The announcements were made during […]

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