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Oyo Abduction: How we were released - Teacher

Oyo Abduction: How we were released – Teacher

"When I got there, when I complained to them, they just gave me one drug. When I took the drug, the arthritis went. I stood up”
Rape, Suicide in Asaba: How we battled to save her life — Father

Rape, Suicide in Asaba: How we battled to save her life — Father

Forgery Trial: Inside the Report that Landed Ex-minister Nnaji in the Dock

Forgery Trial: Inside the Report that Landed Ex-minister Nnaji in the Dock

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ADC

2027: Why ADC Supreme Court battle may weaken anti-APC coalition 

By the time the Supreme Court finally settles the battle over the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the legal questions may have been answered

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Rape, Suicide in Asaba: How we battled to save her life — Father

Rape, Suicide in Asaba: How we battled to save her life — Father

Across Delta, in beer parlours and on social media, the question in the court of public opinion is the same: Who failed Favour?

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Mary Habila

Mary Habila: Government has legal obligation to probe suspicious death — Oshoma

Mary Habila, a nurse died on June 27, 2026 at the Ebonyi residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi

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Akara Economics: The national prosperity curriculum, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Akara Economics: The national prosperity curriculum, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Somewhere along the way, we have become comfortable asking ordinary citizens to carry burdens that belong to functioning institutions.

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The Empty Desk: A national shame we can no longer ignore, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The Empty Desk: A national shame we can no longer ignore, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Every civilisation is ultimately remembered not by the monuments it built or the wealth it accumulated, but by the value it placed on its most vulnerable

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From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over Nigeria

From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over Nigeria

Nigeria that once had the resources to bankroll the World Bank and the IMF now finds itself among the world’s most persistent borrowers

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How Aboyeji built $2b companies from Lagos

How Aboyeji built $2b companies from Lagos

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, who co-founded Andela and Flutterwave, two technology companies that have each achieved valuations of over $1 billion.

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Forgery Trial: Inside the Report that Landed Ex-minister Nnaji in the Dock

Forgery Trial: Inside the Report that Landed Ex-minister Nnaji in the Dock

ICPC alleged that Nnaji received N29.58m as salary and allowances while serving as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology

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Trump blames Tuchel over England’s World Cup tactics

Trump blames Tuchel over England’s World Cup tactics

“They perhaps made a mistake when they made him a defensive player. What do I know about soccer?”

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Oyo Abduction: How we were released - Teacher

Oyo Abduction: How we were released – Teacher

“When I got there, when I complained to them, they just gave me one drug. When I took the drug, the arthritis went. I stood up”

05:20 am
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ADC

2027: Why ADC Supreme Court battle may weaken anti-APC coalition 

By the time the Supreme Court finally settles the battle over the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the legal questions may have been answered
2027 election timetable

2027: INEC to conduct mock presidential poll

Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: 'We'll review Oshiomhole's comments' - Senate

Video: Akpabio teases Oshiomhole over viral ‘private jet leg massage’ video

2027: Atiku chose Amaechi to show he has nothing against Ndigbo – Okonkwo

2027: Atiku chose Amaechi to show he has nothing against Ndigbo – Okonkwo

Peter Obi’s ‘unceremonious’ exit from ADC left Southeast disadvantaged, confused – Okonkwo

Peter Obi’s ‘unceremonious’ exit from ADC left Southeast disadvantaged, confused – Okonkwo

Top Podcasts

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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ONE VOTE: What will stop you from voting next year?

ONE VOTE: What will stop you from voting next year?

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Olùkọ́ Maryam Usman sòfò ẹ̀mí lẹ́yìn tí bàbá akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ rẹ̀ lù ú ní àlùbami; ìkún omi ojijì dá omiyálẹ̀ sí ilé ní Ìlú Èkó

Olùkọ́ Maryam Usman sòfò ẹ̀mí lẹ́yìn tí bàbá akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ rẹ̀ lù ú ní àlùbami; ìkún omi ojijì dá omiyálẹ̀ sí ilé ní Ìlú Èkó

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Ọwọ́ àwọn agbofinro tẹ arábìnrin Princess, tó jẹ́ ọ̀gá àwọn afipámu awon ọ̀dọ́bìnrin sínú iṣẹ́ ìnàbì; ìbúgbàmù ṣẹlẹ̀ ní Mushin

Ọwọ́ àwọn agbofinro tẹ arábìnrin Princess, tó jẹ́ ọ̀gá àwọn afipámu awon ọ̀dọ́bìnrin sínú iṣẹ́ ìnàbì; ìbúgbàmù ṣẹlẹ̀ ní Mushin

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Celebrities shouldn’t be dragged for their political choices – Music Exec, Motolani Alake

Celebrities shouldn’t be dragged for their political choices – Music Exec, Motolani Alake

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Mary Habila

Mary Habila: Government has legal obligation to probe suspicious death — Oshoma

Mary Habila, a nurse died on June 27, 2026 at the Ebonyi residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi
Nigerian newspapers review: [PFIPC] Gbaja slams N15b suit against Adeyemi

Nigerian newspapers review: [PFIPC] Gbaja slams N15b suit against Adeyemi

dollar

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 17, 2026

People with disabilities

From charity to rights:’We have rights, we are not asking for favours’

Importers set to increase depot petrol price to N1,350/litre

Importers set to increase depot petrol price to N1,350/litre

World Cup 2026

Trump blames Tuchel over England’s World Cup tactics

Trump blames Tuchel over England’s World Cup tactics

"They perhaps made a mistake when they made him a defensive player. What do I know about soccer?"
2026 FIFA World Cup final: History asking for a signature  

2026 FIFA World Cup final: History asking for a signature  

World Cup final: Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain, says Merino

World Cup final: Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain, says Merino

Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits

Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits

‘I’ll miss the French team’ – Deschamps ahead of England clash

‘I’ll miss the French team’ – Deschamps ahead of England clash

Metro

Three charged over kidnap of Oyo school children, teachers

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.
Court orders forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, exotic cars linked to Achimugu

Court orders forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, exotic cars linked to Achimugu

Mary Habila: Friend reveals final moments, as Umahi seeks forensic investigation

Mary Habila: Friend reveals final moments, as Umahi seeks forensic investigation

Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students

Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students

Photos: Final evacuation flight brings 308 Nigerians home from South Africa

Photos: Final evacuation flight brings 308 Nigerians home from South Africa

Columns

Akara Economics: The national prosperity curriculum, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Akara Economics: The national prosperity curriculum, by Stephanie Shaakaa

06:28 am
The Empty Desk: A national shame we can no longer ignore, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The Empty Desk: A national shame we can no longer ignore, by Stephanie Shaakaa

06:25 am
Solving Nigeria’s unending sports development challenge!, by Segun Odegbami

SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Who wins – Spain or Argentina? 

02:28 am
2026 World Cup final – Messi vs Yamal: Sorcerer and the apprentice, by Stephanie Shaakaa 

2026 World Cup final – Messi vs Yamal: Sorcerer and the apprentice, by Stephanie Shaakaa 

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Umahi: How Mary, not Habila, destroyed a powerful senator, by Emmanuel Aziken

Umahi: How Mary, not Habila, destroyed a powerful senator, by Emmanuel Aziken

02:07 am
Israel: The scales are falling off, by Muyiwa Adetiba

Israel: The scales are falling off, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Shettima’s final test, by Azu Ishiekwene

Shettima’s final test, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Entertainment

‘I wasn’t scammed’ – Bella Shmurda dismisses $4m property reports

‘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.
R Kelly

R. Kelly appeals to Trump to commute 31-year prison sentence

Video: Tinubu not perfect, needs more time to fix Nigeria — Jide Kosoko

Video: Tinubu not perfect, needs more time to fix Nigeria — Jide Kosoko

‘We’re trapped in this country’ — Carter Efe laments after U.S. visa denial

‘We’re trapped in this country’ — Carter Efe laments after U.S. visa denial

I tried to help Carter Efe get us visa — Kai Cenat

I tried to help Carter Efe get us visa — Kai Cenat

Promoted

Owelle Jude Obiakor Celebrates Brother on His 60th Birthday

Owelle Jude Obiakor Celebrates Brother on His 60th Birthday

What does African football need to win its first World Cup?

What does African football need to win its first World Cup?

Five Nigerian Football Stars Who Have Successfully Built Businesses Off the Pitch

Five Nigerian Football Stars Who Have Successfully Built Businesses Off the Pitch

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From Court to Culture: Ilupeju’s New American Cola Basketball Court

Videos

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

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

‘I Lost My Money, Wife And Son’ Nigerian Evacuees Recount South Africa Ordeal

‘I Lost My Money, Wife And Son’ Nigerian Evacuees Recount South Africa Ordeal

‘If Tinubu says terrorism must end, it will end, but…’ — Adebayo, SDP presidential candidate

‘If Tinubu says terrorism must end, it will end, but…’ — Adebayo, SDP presidential candidate

Tackling security requires collective effort of all Nigerians— Austin Okai

Tackling security requires collective effort of all Nigerians— Austin Okai

ICYMI

From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over Nigeria

From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over Nigeria

Nigeria that once had the resources to bankroll the World Bank and the IMF now finds itself among the world’s most persistent borrowers
Mary Habila was like daughter to me - Umahi

Mary Habila was like daughter to me – Umahi

Oriire Schoolchildren: How arrest of kidnappers’ family members led victims’ rescue

Oriire Schoolchildren: How arrest of kidnappers’ family members led victims’ rescue

Bishop Oyedepo

Oyedepo urges worshippers to secure PVCs ahead of 2027 elections

Oyo shoolchildren: Blow-by-blow account of how they regained freedom

Oyo shoolchildren: Blow-by-blow account of how they regained freedom

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Nigerian politicians are chemistry professors

Cartoon: Nigerian politicians are chemistry professors

Cartoon: 'On your ladder we shall climb'

Cartoon: Chorus – ‘On your ladder we shall climb’

Cartoon: Remaining licence from Iya Alakara-General

Cartoon: Get work permit from Iya Alakara-General

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Business

How Aboyeji built $2b companies from Lagos

How Aboyeji built $2b companies from Lagos

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, who co-founded Andela and Flutterwave, two technology companies that have each achieved valuations of over $1 billion.
FG to track poverty, incomes to assess impact of reforms — Oyedele

FG to track poverty, incomes to assess impact of reforms — Oyedele

Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors

CBN mandates BDCs to sell unutilised FX to NFEM within 24hrs

SEC

SEC commences nationwide campaign to recover unclaimed dividends

Bank of Industry

BoI to channel 70% of EIB facility to drive cocoa, dairy sectors

Health

Reps seek increased nutrition budget as malnutrition costs Nigeria $2.5bn yearly

Reps seek increased nutrition budget as malnutrition costs Nigeria $2.5bn yearly

AMLSN hails Senate’s passage of med lab varsity bill, urges Tinubu’s swift assent

AMLSN hails Senate’s passage of med lab varsity bill, urges Tinubu’s swift assent

AMLSN hails Senate’s passage of med lab varsity bill, urges Tinubu’s swift assent

AMLSN hails Senate’s passage of med lab varsity bill, urges Tinubu’s swift assent

Why building products for Nigerians requires different approach — Olaoluwa Simeon

Why building products for Nigerians requires different approach — Olaoluwa Simeon

Sports

Trump blames Tuchel over England’s World Cup tactics

Trump blames Tuchel over England’s World Cup tactics

"They perhaps made a mistake when they made him a defensive player. What do I know about soccer?"
Gabon forward Aubameyang leaves Marseille for Deportivo La Coruna

Gabon forward Aubameyang leaves Marseille for Deportivo La Coruna

Liberia cancel US football friendly after visa denials

Liberia cancel US football friendly after visa denials

Kelechi Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho joins Turkey side Bursaspor

Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future

Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future

Relationships

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!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

Dear Bunmi, she has been faking it!

Dear Bunmi, she has been faking it!

Special Report

Tinubu, Shettima

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

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

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  

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

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Technology

Africa

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 […]

NIMC

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 […]

How Globacom's latest promo brings endless joy to subscribers

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

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 […]

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Education

FG raises WAEC, NECO fees to N50,000 per candidate

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

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

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 

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: […]

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