Thousands begin journey home from Morocco border with Spain
The Spanish government announced on Friday evening that at least 48,000 of the 60,000 people who entered Ceuta in recent days had returned to Morocco.
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2027: INEC displays Tinubu, Shettima’s credentials, calls for public scrutiny
The commission said the exercise, which began on Saturday, is in line with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which requires it to publish candidates’ particulars within 21 days of receipt.
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‘I’ve forgiven you’ – Ex-minister Tallen tells Jang
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, on Saturday publicly acknowledged her past political differences with former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, declaring that she had forgiven him and moved on as the elder statesman marked his 80th birthday.
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Middle East war: NCPC lifts ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has lifted the ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel following an assessment of the security situation in the Holy Land.
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Alaafin demands apology from professor over ‘late arrival’ remarks
Durojaiye questioned the basis of Dasylva’s comments, maintaining that he was neither the convener of the event nor in the protocol team
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UNILORIN announces 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening schedule
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced that its 2026/2027 Pre-Admission Screening exercise, popularly known as the Post-UTME, will hold from August 13 to August 15, 2026.
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2027 election should be contest of ideas, not war – Nenadi Usman
National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Senator Nenadi Usman, has urged political leaders to shelve bitterness and make the 2027 elections a contest of ideas, not war.
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Nigerien soldiers reported killed in Boko Haram attack
Around 10 Nigerien soldiers have been killed in an attack by the Boko Haram jihadist group in southeastern Niger, local sources told AFP, with the assault confirmed by state media.
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US lists 7 reasons your visa application may be denied
Applying for a US visa does not guarantee approval, as every application is assessed based on requirements established under U.S. immigration law.
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Meet Nigeria’s Ekeng-Itua, first world’s black woman Ph.D holder In Cybernetics
Nigerian engineering professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua has carved a place in history after reportedly becoming the first Black woman to earn a doctoral degree in Cybernetics from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom.
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UNILAG portal: NANS seeks 48-hr reprieve to save students from missing exams
NANS President described the closure of the portal on June 21 as ill-timed and insensitive, especially as the university’s examinations are not scheduled to begin until August 10.
Politics
2027: Tinubu talks tough, ADC changes the conversation
Instead of engaging such concerns directly, Tinubu dismissed critics as politicians “afraid of their own shadows"
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Electricity: No tariff increase for now, says Power Minister
Tegbe, who took over leadership of the power sector as the minister 50 days ago, also gave insight on the grid audit
Osun election
Osun election: IGP deploy Etaifor as Osun commissioner for election
Osun State, the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has deployed CP Election, Mr Erale Samuel Etaifo, to the State to oversee the security architecture for the election.
Metro
Man buried in mud, baby swept away, 10 perish as pains ‘rain’ in Calabar
A family lost four children and another family, a father was buried in the mud while trying to salvage his children from being swept away
Entertainment
Portable apologises to fans after Charles Okocha boxing drama
The singer expressed regret over the abrupt end to the highly anticipated bout and apologised to everyone affected by the incident.
ICYMI
‘Picking Atiku as vice president greatest mistake of my life’ – Obasanjo
"I would say the greatest mistake I made was picking Atiku Abubakar as my vice president in 1999," he said.
Business
Digital Finance growth outpaces confidence — Bridgforte
The rapid growth in digital finance is outpacing public confidence in the financial ecosystem, prompting the Bridgforte Centre for Global Impact to launch a new governance framework and the Trust Lab to strengthen trust in platform-led finance.
Sports
UEFA says Infantino has lost its confidence despite withdrawal of plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of European football's governing body after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash.
Special Report
Gowon’s book of barefaced lies
Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government
Untold story behind 124,000 repentant terrorists, soldiers who paid supreme price
According to the President, more than 124,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters and their dependants have laid down their arms through Operation Safe Corridor since 2023.
Menace of open defecation: Nigeria’s silent sanitation emergency
YET, consider this: Right inside the major car park on inner Marina on Lagos Island, stretching from directly opposite the UBA Headquarters Building to the Old Kingsway Building (just before Oando gas station), is a public toilet. Five years ago, it had eight pit latrines and four urinaries. The stench oozing forth from inside is […]
‘Operation Safe Corridor’ under the spotlight: Success, failure, search for accountability
“So it creates this uneven approach where the perpetrators get full government attention, while the victims are left to languish in IDP camps.”
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
We’ll deploy everything lawful to protect JAMB’s integrity- Aina
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
WAEC drags NASU to court over strike; NYCN, union differ on causes
The petitioner claimed WAEC CEO was being targeted because he is a northerner leading an organisation populated by staff from South-West
Wrong to assume all women sleep upward — Lafiaji-Okuneye, LASUED VC
‘They will say: “Oh, you see? To be a VC, do you know how many people that one had to sleep with?” But you don’t have to be discouraged’
Parents, teachers, must build responsible future leaders — Isamotu
By Adesina Wahab Public relations practitioner and education advocate, Moshood Isamotu, has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and students, describing the relationship as the foundation for raising responsible citizens and building a prosperous nation. Speaking at the 2025/2026 Graduation Ceremony of Mayode Schools, Lasunwon Estate, Ikorodu, on Friday, Isamotu said no child could attain […]