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."
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C’River Assembly passes Bill to curb quackery in health sector
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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.”
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Troops rescue abducted soldier, civilian in Zamfara
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued an abducted soldier and a civilian during a fighting patrol in Zamfara State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said the rescue took place on the morning of July 29, 2026, when troops […]
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Bus conductor to receive 10 strokes of cane for slapping passenger
The magistrate said that the court was lenient with the convict because he did not waste the court’s time by his admission of guilt.
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Trump says US to hit Iran hard
“We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a beating,” Fox News’s correspondent quoted Trump as saying, adding that the US president used swear words to emphasise his point: “We are going to beat the ‘effing s’ out of them.”
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Surveillance Aircraft: Makinde’ll replicate Oyo’s security model nationwide — APM
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Allied People’s Movement, APM, on Wednesday said its presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, would replicate the state’s security model across Nigeria if elected in 2027, pointing to the acquisition of two surveillance aircraft as evidence of his approach to tackling insecurity. To the party, the newly […]
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Osun election: SDP denies endorsing APC’s Oyebamiji, says adoption letter fake
Olaniyi said that the letter, purportedly signed by Omidire, was false and did not emanate from the authentic leadership of the party in Osun under the leadership of Mr Funsho Fabiyi.
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Otti approves payment of first phase of Ngozi Nwosu’s medical bills
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Army chief appoints GOCs for newly established divisions
By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the Nigerian Army’s newly established divisions following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the creation of four additional divisions. The appointments are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Army’s force structure, […]
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Deregistration judgment: Appeal Court verdict is victory for democracy — Accord
Accord Party on Wednesday hailed the Court of Appeal’s decision nullifying the Federal High Court judgment ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister the party and four others, describing the appellate court’s verdict as “victory for democracy, rule of law and due process.”
Politics
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 […]
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2027: ‘I won’t let you tie me down; we’ll wrestle to finish’ – Tinubu warns opposition
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Osun election: SDP denies endorsing APC’s Oyebamiji, says adoption letter fake
Olaniyi said that the letter, purportedly signed by Omidire, was false and did not emanate from the authentic leadership of the party in Osun under the leadership of Mr Funsho Fabiyi.
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Bus conductor to receive 10 strokes of cane for slapping passenger
The magistrate said that the court was lenient with the convict because he did not waste the court’s time by his admission of guilt.
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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.
Business
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 […]
Sports
FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell $4 bn stake
FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions — but they must sign up by September 19.
Special Report
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
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
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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
Technology
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
…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
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
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 […]
Education
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 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
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
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 […]