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FG, Labour clash over use of fuel subsidy removal savings

FG, Labour clash over use of fuel subsidy removal savings

The Federal Government, and Organised labour yesterday, disgreed over the use of savings from the removal of fuel subsidy, with government explaining how the savings were used used to finance Ways and Means, service foreign debt, increased federal workers’ salaries, students’ loans, among others.
Goodluck Jonathan

2027: PDP faction submits Jonathan’s candidacy to INEC despite recognition row

Menace of open defecation: Nigeria’s silent sanitation emergency

Menace of open defecation: Nigeria’s silent sanitation emergency

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Insecurity, hunger harassing Nigerians – Peter Obi

Insecurity, hunger harassing Nigerians – Peter Obi

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has decried the rate of insecurity and hunger bedevilling the country under the APC-led administration.

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Swiss probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dropped

Senior Infantino advisor resigns over FIFA’s ‘bad deal for football’

“It is a bad deal for FIFA’s member associations, a bad deal for football, and a bad deal for the long-term future of the game.”

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Ekiti Woman jailed 7 years for mutilating boyfriend’s manhood

Ekiti Woman jailed 7 years for mutilating boyfriend’s manhood

Usman attempted to shield Mayowa by pushing her away and blocking Ikoja’s path, but violence erupted as Ikoja grabbed hold of Usman’s private parts with intense force, causing a severe vertical laceration to his scrotal sac that exposed his testes. 

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FG launches nationwide AI training for 11,700 unity schools’ teachers

FG launches nationwide AI training for 11,700 unity schools’ teachers

The Federal Government has launched a nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) training
capacity-building programme for teachers in federal unity colleges, a landmark initiative expected to equip about 11,700 educators with cutting-edge digital skills and transform classroom teaching across the country.

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Sachet alcohol

Ban on sale of sachet alcoholic drinks remains – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed that there is no going back on the ban on small-volume alcoholic drinks in the country.

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World Cup must be kept out of private hands – Chelsea manager Alonso

World Cup must be kept out of private hands – Chelsea manager Alonso

“I think that football has to be for the people, not in private hands,” Alonso said in Sydney, where the London club are on a pre-season tour.

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Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal

Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal

The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday it was backing UEFA and CONCACAF over serious concerns about FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup.

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Thousands cross from Morocco into Spain in new migrant crisis

Thousands cross from Morocco into Spain in new migrant crisis

The sudden massive influx has sparked a crisis for Spain’s government and prompted France to announce tighter checks on its border with Spain.

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Hamas

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word from Israel

Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

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Nigerian newspapers review: FG, Labour clash over use of fuel subsidy removal savings

Nigerian newspapers review: FG, Labour clash over use of fuel subsidy removal savings

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the federal government clashing with labour officials over the use of savings made from fuel subsidy removal.

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Goodluck Jonathan

2027: PDP faction submits Jonathan’s candidacy to INEC despite recognition row

"Notwithstanding INEC's refusal to provide us with the necessary access codes… we have successfully submitted, manually and in full compliance with the Electoral Act 2026, the list of candidates sponsored by the authentic Peoples Democratic Party," Ememobong said.
INSECURITY: US intervention in Nigeria questionable – Tukur Baba, ACF spokesperson

INSECURITY: US intervention in Nigeria questionable – Tukur Baba, ACF spokesperson

Adeleke

We won’t bow to intimidation — Adeleke

FCT Council Polls

Tinubu’s infrastructure, human capital investments will drive $1tn economy — APC chairman

INEC

ADC to INEC, Police: You’re erasing the line between state, APC

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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?

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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

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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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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

10:04 am
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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Nigerian newspapers review: FG, Labour clash over use of fuel subsidy removal savings

Nigerian newspapers review: FG, Labour clash over use of fuel subsidy removal savings

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the federal government clashing with labour officials over the use of savings made from fuel subsidy removal.
Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 31, 2026

Plateau

Gunmen kill three miners in fresh Plateau attack

‘We know the forest’ — Tinubu explains refusal to pay ransom over Oriire abduction

‘We know the forest’ — Tinubu explains refusal to pay ransom over Oriire abduction

Tinubu disbands PIC, warns Dutsin-Ma to stop parading himself as secretary

Tinubu disbands PIC, warns Dutsin-Ma to stop parading himself as secretary

Osun election

Revitalizing leadership decay in Nigeria

Osun Election: Ballot stronger than bullet, Accord tells APC, Police

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Accord on Thursday accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Osun State Police Command of using intimidation to undermine the August 15 governorship election, claiming that about 100 of its leaders, candidates and supporters had been arrested in what it described as a politically motivated crackdown aimed at weakening […]
Osun election: Imole Campaign demands release of Adeleke supporters, alleges unlawful arrests

Osun election: Imole Campaign demands release of Adeleke supporters, alleges unlawful arrests

Osun 2026: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders meeting

Osun 2026: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders meeting

Osun Election: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders’ meeting ahead of governorship poll

Osun Election: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders’ meeting ahead of governorship poll

SDP

Osun election: SDP denies endorsing APC’s Oyebamiji, says adoption letter fake

Metro

Lagos Govt intervenes after alleged threats against widow, arrests suspect

Lagos Govt intervenes after alleged threats against widow, arrests suspect

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has intervened in the case of a 28-year-old widow, Tosin, who allegedly faced threats, intimidation and attempts to dispossess her of her late husband’s property eight days after his death. The intervention followed a viral video shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, in […]
C’River LG workers storm governor’s office over 11 months’ unpaid salaries

C’River LG workers storm governor’s office over 11 months’ unpaid salaries

Bus conductor to receive 10 strokes of cane for slapping passenger

Bus conductor to receive 10 strokes of cane for slapping passenger

Gunmen kill Army Colonel in Abuja, shot wife

Gunmen kill Army Colonel in Abuja, shot wife

Police hunt kidnappers of three Lafia varsity students

Police hunt kidnappers of three Lafia varsity students

Columns

Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump: A prostrate world at their feet, by Owei Lakemfa

Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump: A prostrate world at their feet, by Owei Lakemfa

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What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB, by Azu Ishiekwene

What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Donu Kogbara

Arrogance Personified, by Donu Kogbara

07:26 am
Economy improving for Tinubu, worsening for the people, by Adekunle Adekoya

Economy improving for Tinubu, worsening for the people, by Adekunle Adekoya

07:08 am
Olu Fasan

Tacking poverty in Nigeria: Onus on crony billionaires, not self-made musicians! By Olu Fasan

06:47 am
Eyirieyi Obohia: The culture of my people, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Eyirieyi Obohia: The culture of my people, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

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

How to build confidence in public speaking, by Ruth Oji

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Entertainment

Burna Boy becomes first African artist with highest concert revenue

‘Not Messi or Ronaldo’ – Burna Boy reveals his football GOAT

Asked who he considers the best player in history, Burna Boy said, "I will say Jay Jay Okocha. It is between him and Pele. I am not doing that Ronaldo or Messi stuff."
Tyla removes Lagos from world tour after backlash

Tyla removes Lagos from world tour after backlash

BBNaija 11: Male housemates defeat ladies to win first wager debate

BBNaija 11: Male housemates defeat ladies to win first wager debate

‘I had major surgery days ago’ — Ayra Starr reveals health scare

‘I had major surgery days ago’ — Ayra Starr reveals health scare

‘I never wanted P-Square back’ — Mr P opens up on fallout

‘I never wanted P-Square back’ — Mr P opens up on fallout

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Nigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

Nigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

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Agusto & Co. and GCR Ratings Upgrade Globus Bank’s Credit Ratings

Globus Bank Receives Inaugural Fitch Ratings

Globus Bank Receives Inaugural Fitch Ratings

How Viva Plus Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Cleaning Story

How Viva Plus Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Cleaning Story

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

‘We know the forest’ — Tinubu explains refusal to pay ransom over Oriire abduction

‘We know the forest’ — Tinubu explains refusal to pay ransom over Oriire abduction

The President commended the armed forces for securing the release of the abducted victims and said the successful operation was achieved through the support of the traditional institution and improved security coordination.
FG won’t negotiate with criminals — Tinubu

FG won’t negotiate with criminals — Tinubu

CBP officer, not visa, determines your stay duration, US Mission tells Nigerians

CBP officer, not visa, determines your stay duration, US Mission tells Nigerians

BADAGRY-SOKOTO SUPERHIGHWAY: Outcry as over 300 houses, investments, others destroyed due to setback confusion

BADAGRY-SOKOTO SUPERHIGHWAY: Outcry as over 300 houses, investments, others destroyed due to setback confusion

Mary Habila

SOKAPU sues Umahi over Nurse Habila’s death; demands autopsy, N20bn damages

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Chief, choose between those shoes and your office’

Cartoon: ‘Chief, choose between those shoes and your office’

Cartoon: ‘Experience is the best teacher’

Cartoon: ‘Experience is the best teacher’

Cartoon: ‘Bros, welcome back to home of monkey business’

Cartoon: ‘Bros, welcome back to home of monkey business’

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Business

Digital Finance growth outpaces confidence — Bridgforte

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.
Enoh hails Dangote as Nigeria’s industrial champion

Enoh hails Dangote as Nigeria’s industrial champion

Femi Otedola appointed chairman First Bank Holdings

Otedola acquires additional N222bn FirstHoldco shares, now controls 26%

ATM transactions rise 208% to N89trn

ATM transactions rise 208% to N89trn

ATM transactions rise 208% to N89trn

ATM transactions rise 208% to N89trn

Health

Mentoring Key to Stem Nigeria’s Brain Drain — Ogunsola

Mentoring Key to Stem Nigeria’s Brain Drain — Ogunsola

Expert demands urgent action as hypertension surges among young Nigerians

Expert demands urgent action as hypertension surges among young Nigerians

Social health insurance: GIFSHIP targets Nigeria’s uninsured millions

Social health insurance: GIFSHIP targets Nigeria’s uninsured millions

Panic is not plan: Why good people freeze when it matters most

Panic is not plan: Why good people freeze when it matters most

Sports

Swiss probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dropped

Senior Infantino advisor resigns over FIFA’s ‘bad deal for football’

"It is a bad deal for FIFA's member associations, a bad deal for football, and a bad deal for the long-term future of the game."
World Cup must be kept out of private hands – Chelsea manager Alonso

World Cup must be kept out of private hands – Chelsea manager Alonso

Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal

Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal

Okocha, Portable set for celebrity boxing rematch – date, venue

Okocha, Portable set for celebrity boxing rematch – date, venue

‘Nobody is selling football’ — FIFA reacts to UEFA World Cup boycott threat

‘Nobody is selling football’ — FIFA reacts to UEFA World Cup boycott threat

Relationships

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!

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!

Special Report

Menace of open defecation: Nigeria’s silent sanitation emergency

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

‘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.”

Forceful arrests in Nigeria: Experts weigh balance between national security, constitutional rights

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

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.

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Technology

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 […]

Dangote, Zenith, others make 2026 Top 50 Companies of Impact list

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

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 […]

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Education

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’

Parents, teachers, must build responsible future leaders — Isamotu

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 […]

How Ijesa Tech Prize, digital citizenship programme are redefining STEM education

How Ijesa Tech Prize, digital citizenship programme are redefining STEM education

By Adesina Wahab As conversations continue around improving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, an initiative emerging from Ijesaland is demonstrating how community-driven innovation can bridge the gap between classroom learning and the digital economy. That educational philosophy received a major boost on July 18, 2026, when outstanding students from across Ijesaland took […]

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