IBB, Nwachukwu, Osoba, others pay tributes to Sam Amuka at Vanguard 40th anniversary book launch
“I salute a national icon. We are not marking another year but celebrating a monumental year,” Babangida said.
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Fayose accuses Accord Party of spending N40bn in Osun gov’ship election
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has claimed that the Accord Party spent more than N40 billion during the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
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‘It started with a girl’ — Blaqbonez speaks on feud with Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has opened up about his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Odumodublvck, claiming that the dispute began after both men became interested in the same woman and later escalated into social media attacks and a legal battle.
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Tinubu directs EFCC to channel seized funds, unclaimed dividends to NELFUND
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to channel all seized funds, unclaimed dividends, and trust funds to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). NELFUND is a federal government agency established under the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024, which […]
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Bayelsa grants 20 years electricity distribution licence to BYEDC
The Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency (BYERA) has issued a 20-year electricity distribution licence to the Bayelsa Electricity Distribution Company Limited (BYEDC), marking a major step in the state’s effort to establish a locally regulated electricity market.
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Diri urges issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027
….Flags off Tinubu’s second-term bid in South-South, congratulates Adeleke By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged politicians and their supporters to ensure that campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections are issue-based, respectful and devoid of personal attacks. Diri gave the charge on Wednesday in Yenagoa during the flag-off […]
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Tinubu presides over first FEC meeting since June
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House, Abuja, his first council meeting since June 29, 2026. The meeting commenced with the national anthem shortly after the President arrived at the Council Chamber at about 2:30 p.m. In attendance were the Secretary to the […]
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Wizkid marks third anniversary of mother’s passing
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has marked the third anniversary of the death of his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun.
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FG tightens rules, warns appointees against foreign trips without SGF’s approval
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has tightened regulations guiding official foreign travels by government appointees, warning that none of its appointees will be allowed to embark on official trips abroad without prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF. The warning was contained in a circular […]
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Women’s group condemns impeachment of Bayelsa council chair
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Women for 35% Initiative of the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation has condemned the impeachment of the Chairman of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Hon. Alice Tangi Allen, by the state House of Assembly. The foundation described the development as troubling, particularly because Allen was the only female […]
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Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been chasing a centre-back since the end of last season and appears set to land Konsa after returning with an improved offer.
Politics
APC releases timetable for Delta, Kogi, others’ primaries
…Party to conduct primaries for restored constituencies, legislative bye-elections ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of primary elections ahead of the 2026 legislative bye-elections and the elections for four State House of Assembly constituencies recently restored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
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Osun Election: Tinubu allowed free contest, unlike 2018 Ekiti that was taken from me — Fayose
ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his “magnanimity” during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, saying the President could have influenced the outcome if he had chosen to do so. Fayose, however, alleged that the Federal Government used its influence to […]
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Osun election
Adeleke receives certificate of return, pledges N500m fund for victims
…Promises scholarships for children of electoral violence victims By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The certificate was presented to Adeleke at a brief ceremony at the INEC […]
Metro
NDLEA arrests influencer over $28m cocaine shipment bound for UK
…Agency seizes 184.5kg cocaine, arrests two suspects in Lagos A Nigerian social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as “KC Luxury”, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over his alleged links to an international cocaine trafficking network. The arrest according to BBC, followed the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of […]
Entertainment
‘It started with a girl’ — Blaqbonez speaks on feud with Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has opened up about his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Odumodublvck, claiming that the dispute began after both men became interested in the same woman and later escalated into social media attacks and a legal battle.
ICYMI
Obi’s 2027 chances ended with ADC exit — Fayose
…Says opposition disunity has handed Tinubu advantage ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said Peter Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) effectively ended his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election. Fayose said Obi and other opposition politicians weakened their collective chances against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Business
Wage bill, other spending exceed subsidy savings — Oyedele
…Govt saved N15.8trn from subsidy removal, naira floatation …FG got only N5.43trn, borrowed N11.85trn …No large pool of cash available to FG By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Federal Government has clarified that the N15.8 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal and the flotation of the naira between June 2023 and December […]
Sports
Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been chasing a centre-back since the end of last season and appears set to land Konsa after returning with an improved offer.
Special Report
World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches
“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.
Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’
While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society
NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement
At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty
Enugu International Hospital, a vision to reverse Nigeria’s medical tourism
in Enugu, a different story is beginning to unfold courtesy of the government of Peter Mbah which set out to change the narrative 16 months ago
Technology
Nigeria’s digital future: Experts urge teens to build, not just consume AI
…Challenge youths to develop competence, character, solve real-world problems By Juliet Umeh Experts in technology and digital innovation have challenged Nigerian teenagers to move beyond consuming digital content and begin using artificial intelligence, AI, and digital skills to create solutions to Nigeria’s real-world challenges. The experts said the country’s growing digital economy would require a […]
MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+
MultiChoice Nigeria has reaffirmed its operational autonomy under CANAL+, saying its pricing, content strategy, channel packaging and distribution decisions remain locally driven despite its integration into the global media and entertainment group.
Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat
By Juliet Umeh Shopping online may soon involve less scrolling, fewer filters and far more conversation, as Glovo moves its quick-commerce service into the growing world of generative artificial intelligence. The multi-category technology company has announced the integration of its shopping service with ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to discover products, compare prices and find […]
Six Nigerian news creators get modern tools to tackle newsroom challenges
By Juliet Umeh Six Nigerian independent news creators have secured the backing of Google News Initiative, GNI, to sharpen their storytelling, grow their audiences and build more sustainable digital newsrooms. The creators- The Republic, More Branches TV, Onlinebanker, Adetunji Films, Wearegst and Iswellthecapitalist – are among about 20 emerging news voices from across Sub-Saharan Africa […]
Education
Book review: The Bako of Zereshé by Dexter Loko
By Elizabeth Osayande “The Bako of Zereshé is a story that mixes myth, politics, and adventure. It is about a young journalist who leaves London and ends up in a hidden world he never knew existed.” These are the words of Betty Zainab, the reviewer of “The Bako of Zereshé,” authored by Dexter Loko. In […]
KASU Management debunks ASUU claim, says staff movement not due to poor conditions
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has dismissed claims by the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that more than 200 academic staff have resigned from the institution due to poor conditions of service. The university described the claim as misleading and said it did not reflect […]
LASU best graduating student, Oluolamide, wins N10m prize
By Elizabeth Osayande EPE, LAGOS — The overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, has received a N10 million cash prize from the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme (SEPP). Oluolamide, of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97, […]
NGO uses sports, debate to return 700 children to school
Sosa Fruit Drink and Indomie, sponsors of the championship, also expressed support for the initiative. The competition will culminate in November