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Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s account

Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s account

AHEAD of the governorship election in Osun State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has allegedly frozen the account of the state government domiciled with a first generation bank.
Onaiyekan

Onaiyekan Controversy: Afenifere leaders, analysts clash over Tinubu presidency’s response to Catholic Bishops

Corruption claims, Police accountability: Inside the VDM, AIG Jimoh saga

Corruption claims, Police accountability: Inside the VDM, AIG Jimoh saga

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Catholic Bishops spoke for Nigerians – Archbishop Onuoha

Catholic Bishops spoke for Nigerians – Archbishop Onuoha

Onuoha said: “The truth remains that the Roman Catholic Bishops Conference spoke not for the Church or any other body, but for the entire nation.

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BBNaija: Flora fights back tears after learning she’s a Gambit

BBNaija: Flora fights back tears after learning she’s a Gambit

Big Brother has formally informed Flora that she is one of the Gambits in Big Brother Naija Season 11 and instructed her to keep the role hidden from the other housemates.

11:35 am
11:15 am
UK appoints Vicky Seymour as deputy high commissioner in Abuja

UK appoints Vicky Seymour as deputy high commissioner in Abuja

According to the statement, Seymour brings more than 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international development and government service.

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NAAE rejects proposed TSC review, warns against weakening NCAA funding

NAAE rejects proposed TSC review, warns against weakening NCAA funding

The Ticket Sales Charge is a statutory levy collected from airline passengers and shared among aviation agencies to support their respective mandates.

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10:59 am
Sen Orji Kalu

I’ll resign from APC if Tinubu disrespects Catholic Church – Orji Kalu

Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, defended the President, insisting that Tinubu did not insult the Catholic bishops and therefore had nothing to apologise for.

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PDP

Bode George’s Abuja house funded by Rivers money, Wike’s aide insists

Olayinka also challenged Bode George to account for the PDP’s poor political fortunes in Lagos State under his leadership, noting that the party had failed to win a single polling unit in the state since 1999.

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Troops foil bandit attack, prevent livestock rustling in Sokoto community

Troops foil bandit attack, prevent livestock rustling in Sokoto community

The source said the incident occurred on Wednesday when a gang of bandits attacked the community in an attempt to kidnap residents and rustle animals.

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Tinubu will deliver Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – Umahi

Tinubu will deliver Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – Umahi

Umahi gave the assurance late Wednesday while inspecting the level of work at the Ondo section of the coastal highway in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

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EFCC can freeze accounts for 72 hrs without court order – Spokesman

EFCC can freeze accounts for 72 hrs without court order – Spokesman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has insisted that its temporary restriction on an Osun State Government bank account was lawful and backed by provisions of the EFCC Act and the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act.

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10:27 am
US has ‘massive amounts’ – Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages

US has ‘massive amounts’ – Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States has a vast supply of munitions and threatened those who suggested otherwise with jail terms as his frustration with the Iran war boiled over.

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2027: Obi, Kwankwaso defend Onaiyekan, Catholic Bishops

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso defend Onaiyekan, Catholic Bishops

The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, and his running mate for the 2027 election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have defended the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, and John Cardinal Onaiyekan….
Orji Kalu

Tinubu didn’t insult Catholic bishops; he’s one of their best friends — Orji Kalu

Donald Duke warns of disaster if Nigeria’s trajectory is not changed in four years

Donald Duke warns of disaster if Nigeria’s trajectory is not changed in four years

I walked away from power rather than compromise my integrity —Octogenarian Eburajolo 

I walked away from power rather than compromise my integrity —Octogenarian Eburajolo 

South-South: How coalition stands in Rivers, Edo, C/Rivers, A/Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa

‘Onaiyekan supports nobody’ -  Amaechi counters Wike’s claim

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ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

09:11 am
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?

06:45 pm
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

02:49 am
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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Nigerian newspapers review: Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s account

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the outrage that has greeted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's freezing of a bank account operated by the Osun State Government.
Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 6, 2026

SGF to deepen consultations with Catholic Bishops

SGF to deepen consultations with Catholic Bishops

NAICOM revokes Nigeria Reinsurance’s licence, appoints Muiz Banire as receiver/liquidator

NAICOM revokes Nigeria Reinsurance’s licence, appoints Muiz Banire as receiver/liquidator

Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll

Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll

Osun election

Accord Party

Osun Election: Accord accuses EFCC of freezing state accounts for APC’s benefit

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord Party has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of freezing Osun State Government accounts in an alleged attempt to influence the outcome of the August 15 governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party, which threatened legal action over the development, said […]
Osun Election: APC petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged vote buying with state funds

Osun Election: APC petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged vote buying with state funds

Osun Election: Respect people’s verdict, Davido tells Adeleke, Oyebamiji, others

Osun Election: Respect people’s verdict, Davido tells Adeleke, Oyebamiji, others

Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll

Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll

Adeleke heads to court over EFCC freezing of Osun account

Adeleke heads to court over EFCC freezing of Osun account

Metro

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor’s home

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor’s home

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The bodies of three children have been discovered at the residence of a suspected female native doctor in Ideani community, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A fourth person found at the premises was reportedly alive and has been taken to a hospital for medical examination, while the […]
Nursing students

3 die, others injured in Ogun auto crash

Refuse: LAWMA unveils sweeping reforms, overhauls city’s infrastructure deficit

Refuse: LAWMA unveils sweeping reforms, overhauls city’s infrastructure deficit

Otor-Edo: Delta’s forgotten clay goldmine

Otor-Edo: Delta’s forgotten clay goldmine

THE LEGEND OF ODI: How a Buffalo’s fall gave birth to festival of freedom

THE LEGEND OF ODI: How a Buffalo’s fall gave birth to festival of freedom

Columns

As Tinubu plays God, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

As Tinubu plays God, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

07:26 am
Olu Fasan

2027: Atiku should forget Tinubu’s past, focus on his own future, by Olu Fasan

07:11 am
Press Freedom Day: Combat fake news or be consumed by it – Dr. Ruth Oji

Your voice matters: The art of creative presentations in the modern world, by Ruth Oji

07:29 am
Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace (2), by Usman Sarki

Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace (2), by Usman Sarki

12:13 am
Okoh Aihe

Where is 5G now? By Okoh Aihe

12:11 am
John Cardinal Onaiyekan spoke a bit too much, by Rotimi Fasan

John Cardinal Onaiyekan spoke a bit too much, by Rotimi Fasan

12:10 am
As campaigns begin in August: Can technology deliver credible elections in Nigeria? By Ejiro Ofoye

As campaigns begin in August: Can technology deliver credible elections in Nigeria? By Ejiro Ofoye

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Entertainment

BBNaija: Flora fights back tears after learning she’s a Gambit

BBNaija: Flora fights back tears after learning she’s a Gambit

Big Brother has formally informed Flora that she is one of the Gambits in Big Brother Naija Season 11 and instructed her to keep the role hidden from the other housemates.
Celebrities, not billionaires, sprayed fake notes at Peller’s wedding – Daddy Freeze

Celebrities, not billionaires, sprayed fake notes at Peller’s wedding – Daddy Freeze

BBNaija: ‘You are the Gambit’ — Big Brother reveals secret to Aikou

BBNaija: ‘You are the Gambit’ — Big Brother reveals secret to Aikou

Nollywood actress Tope Osoba dies after battle with breast cancer

Nollywood actress Tope Osoba dies after battle with breast cancer

Falz

Why I quit legal practice for music – Falz

Promoted

Starbase Technologies Launches Yolly, a Wholesome Content Platform Rewarding Meaningful User Participation Through Watching, Streaming, and Creating

Starbase Technologies Launches Yolly, a Wholesome Content Platform Rewarding Meaningful User Participation Through Watching, Streaming, and Creating

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From “Smart Partner” to “Global Solution”: WAIC 2026 Shows Another Path Of AI Development

What Makes an Online Casino Feel Safe? The Technology Behind Secure Gambling

What Makes an Online Casino Feel Safe? The Technology Behind Secure Gambling

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Assetrise Holdings Launches AssetPremium Homes with 57 Residential Units to Drive Urban Regeneration

Videos

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

VIDEO: An accusation. A mob. A young life cut short

VIDEO: An accusation. A mob. A young life cut short

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

ICYMI

Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s account

Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s account

AHEAD of the governorship election in Osun State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has allegedly frozen the account of the state government domiciled with a first generation bank.
WAFCON: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-final

WAFCON: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-final

FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15

FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15

EFCC freezes Osun government account 10 days to election

EFCC freezes Osun government account 10 days to election

Amaechi responsible for Jonathan’s ouster – Wike

Amaechi responsible for Jonathan’s ouster – Wike

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Is amnesty the name of an animal, place or thing?’

Cartoon: ‘Is amnesty the name of an animal, place or thing?’

Cartoon: ‘I don’t negotiate with terrorists, but let’s talk about 2027’

Cartoon: ‘I don’t negotiate with terrorists, but let’s talk about 2027’

Cartoon: 'The bet cut abi e no cut?'

Cartoon: ‘The bet cut abi e no cut?’

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Business

We’ve started paying depositors of 46 microfinance banks — NDIC

We’ve started paying depositors of 46 microfinance banks — NDIC

•Over 700,000 Heritage Bank depositors paid By Cynthia Alo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has said that it has commenced payment of depositors of the 46 microfinance banks whose operating licences were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in July 2026. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDIC, Mr. Thompson Sunday, […]
snakebite

Senate backs EKEDP’s turnaround, seeks solution to sector bottlenecks

NGX-Group-Building

NGX Group declares N1.30 interim dividend as H1 profit jumps 146%

Govt must alleviate pressure of losses in manufacturing sector  — CEO, Magnate Comms

Aba Power promises electricity restoration as gas repairs near completion

Blackout in north

Consumers paid N208.15bn for electricity in May — NERC

Health

Muhammad-Ali-Pate

FG mobilises Northern monarchs to reach 2.1m unvaccinated children

Unicef

Only 3 in 10 Nigerian babies receive exclusive breastmilk, UNICEF

NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines

NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines

Implement CONHESS, inaugurate health boards now, JOHESU tells Tinubu

Implement CONHESS, inaugurate health boards now, JOHESU tells Tinubu

Sports

2026 WAFCON: 3 quarter-final fixtures confirmed

2026 WAFCON: 3 quarter-final fixtures confirmed

Ghana play Mali on Thursday in Group D. A draw will qualify Ghana while Mali must win to progress
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan

FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan

Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory

Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory

Former Iranian women footballers ‘proud’ after being granted Australian citizenship

Former Iranian women footballers ‘proud’ after being granted Australian citizenship

WAFCON: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-final

WAFCON: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-final

Relationships

Dear Bunmi, I know it sounds strange that at this time and age, there could be a virgin in her thirties but that’s exactly what I am

Dear Bunmi, I’m a virgin at 30; nervous with my boyfriend

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

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!

Special Report

Onaiyekan

Onaiyekan Controversy: Afenifere leaders, analysts clash over Tinubu presidency’s response to Catholic Bishops

“That act by the President was to demonstrate to the Roman Catholic community in Nigeria that they have no better friend than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

Clerics, presidency clash over economy after Tinubu-bishops meeting

Clerics, presidency clash over economy after Tinubu-bishops meeting

By Olayinka Latona A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has sparked public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance, with differing opinions emerging on whether clerics should openly comment on government policies or remain focused on spiritual matters. The debate intensified after Cardinal John Onaiyekan […]

Completing abandoned buildings for habitation carries major safety risks – Experts

Completing abandoned buildings for habitation carries major safety risks – Experts

Wooden buildings lasts 50 years. Brick, masonry, blocks, concrete and steel buildings, 50 years to 175 years, stone buildings, 100 years to 500 years

Gov Inuwa's 7-year security record draws praise as stakeholders highlight preventive measures

Gov Inuwa’s 7-year security record draws praise as stakeholders highlight preventive measures

Gombe State has largely remained insulated from the wave of insecurity ravaging many parts of Northern Nigeria

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Technology

Samsung to add real-time translation to smartphone model

Samsung expands foldable fight with Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra

By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The smartphone is no longer content to sit quietly in your palm. It wants to open up, stretch out, think for you, follow your subjects on camera, organise your notes and even suggest what you should do next. That is the experience Samsung Electronics West Africa is betting on with […]

Gen-Zs: AI now tells them what to wear

Gen-Zs: AI now tells them what to wear

By Juliet Umeh It sounds funny, but it’s true – some of the flappy and scruffy dress combinations young boys and girls born between the middle and late 2000s wear these days are strictly AI -induced. It sounds like a fairytale, right? But, that’s the reality of today. From old to young, almost everybody seems […]

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 […]

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Education

WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states

WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states

WAEC said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results

JAMB

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

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

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’

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