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An eyewitness, Kola Adeoti disclosed that the boy was at his mother's shop when he was hit by a stray bullet on his thigh.

Police arrest Osun Commissioner over gunshots at APC rally; Adeleke kicks

An eyewitness, Kola Adeoti disclosed that the boy was at his mother's shop when he was hit by a stray bullet
Nyesom Wike

‘Lagos is not Rivers’ – PDP tackles Wike over Bode George 

Forensics cleared officers of Ibadan Poly graduate shooting - Police

Forensics cleared officers of Ibadan Poly graduate shooting – Police

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Tears, anger in Benue as 16 Otukpo attack victims buried

Tears, anger in Benue as 16 Otukpo attack victims buried

The victims were reportedly killed when the attackers invaded the community in the early hours of July 28, throwing residents into panic and forcing many to flee for safety.

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Swiss probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dropped

Infantino denies having affair, paying off ex-lover while at UEFA

Infantino has categorically denied the allegations, according to the article which was published late on Friday.

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Real Warri Pikin cancels Warri show, rejects tribal, political divisions

Real Warri Pikin cancels Warri show, rejects tribal, political divisions

Comedian and actress Real Warri Pikin has announced the cancellation of her Warri show, citing “unfortunate divisions” in the state.

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Ondo Rep member, Ojogo escapes death in Ore–Ondo auto crash

Ondo Rep member, Ojogo escapes death in Ore–Ondo auto crash

By Dayo Johnson Akure Hon. Donald Ojogo, member representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, narrowly escaped death on Saturday when he was involved in an auto crash along the Ore–Ondo Road. The accident reportedly occurred when a commercial bus made a dangerous overtaking maneuver, colliding with an oncoming vehicle and causing panic […]

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Court takes charge of late billionaire Akindele’s estate amid Will dispute

Court takes charge of late billionaire Akindele’s estate amid Will dispute

By Innocent Anaba The Lagos State High Court has ordered the Lagos State Administrator-General to take over the interim administration of the estate of late billionaire industrialist, Chief Labode Akindele, amid a legal dispute over his Will. Justice Tanimola Ajorin-Ajose made the order following an application by the deceased’s first son, Mr. Oladipo Akindele, who […]

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WAFCON: Algeria beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach semi-finals, World Cup

WAFCON: Algeria beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach semi-finals, World Cup

Algeria came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Casablanca on Saturday and reach for the first time the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the World Cup.

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Joe Biden's cancer has spread into his bones - Hunter

Joe Biden’s cancer has spread into his bones – Hunter

Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, his son Hunter Biden revealed.  Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father’s deteriorating condition, describing it to BBC as very sad to watch. “The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” he said. “It’s very painful and it’s […]

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Idoma Association USA moves to petition Trump, US Congress over Benue South killings

Idoma Association USA moves to petition Trump, US Congress over Benue South killings

By Chioma Okoye The Idoma Association USA (IAUSA) has resolved to petition United States President Donald Trump over reported killings, displacement and the security situation in Benue South Senatorial District and other parts of Benue State. The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s 30th Annual Convention held in […]

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Nyesom Wike

‘Lagos is not Rivers’ – PDP tackles Wike over Bode George 

“And who gave you the authority to determine which legitimate aspiration of a party member should live or die?”

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Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline

Ukraine on Saturday denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded close to the strategic Trans-Balkan gas pipeline linking Turkey to Ukraine near the Romanian border.

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Politics

‘He has no electoral value’ – Wike mocks Bode George

‘He has no electoral value’ – Wike mocks Bode George

Bode George wanted to be PDP Chairman and was carrying on like it was his birthright. We stopped him and he has not stopped being angry"
Uzodimma

Imo 2027: Can Uzodimma break 27-year-old jinx?

2027 Presidency: Rivers people will decide who wins — Reuben Abati; Rufai Oseni disagrees

2027 Presidency: Rivers people will decide who wins — Reuben Abati; Rufai Oseni disagrees

Why Atiku is worried over strange payment into his bank account

Why Atiku is worried over strange payment into his bank account

2027: Ortom debunks plot to replace Aondoakaa as Benue PDP guber candidate

2027: Ortom debunks plot to replace Aondoakaa as Benue PDP guber candidate

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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…

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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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25 children from Kebbi, Kwara, Niger died in terrorists’ captivity — Lawmaker

25 children from Kebbi, Kwara, Niger died in terrorists’ captivity — Lawmaker

“The terrorists asked the youths who among them would like to join their army and 12 of them volunteered to join them"
Ex-Oyo City Boy coordinator quits movement, vows support for Tinubu, 2027 bid

Ex-Oyo City Boy coordinator quits movement, vows support for Tinubu, 2027 bid

Tinubu, Wike, Akume listed as PFIPC board members, Reps raise questions

Tinubu, Wike, Akume listed as PFIPC board members, Reps raise questions

Nigerian newspapers review – Tinubu to EFCC: De-freeze Osun account

Nigerian newspapers review – Tinubu to EFCC: De-freeze Osun account

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 7, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 7, 2026

Osun election

An eyewitness, Kola Adeoti disclosed that the boy was at his mother's shop when he was hit by a stray bullet on his thigh.

Police arrest Osun Commissioner over gunshots at APC rally; Adeleke kicks

An eyewitness, Kola Adeoti disclosed that the boy was at his mother's shop when he was hit by a stray bullet
Osun Decides: Election is not warfare, stop militarising it — Accord tells FG

Osun Decides: Election is not warfare, stop militarising it — Accord tells FG

Osun Decides: I’ll block leakages, expand revenue – Oyebamiji

Osun Decides: I’ll block leakages, expand revenue – Oyebamiji

Tinubu’s EFCC directive over Osun govt’s account sparks fresh questions over agency’s independence

Tinubu’s EFCC directive over Osun govt’s account sparks fresh questions over agency’s independence

Osun Election: APC, Adeleke campaign trade accusations over alleged oath-taking, vote buying

Osun Election: APC, Adeleke campaign trade accusations over alleged oath-taking, vote buying

Metro

From 'Global Textile City' to study tours in Benin Republic: The shame of Nigeria

From ‘Global Textile City’ to study tours in Benin Republic: The shame of Nigeria

It is sobering to see the Vice President of Nigeria lead a team of Governors to the Benin Republic to study the operations of a textile mill
Every Journey a Gamble: Life on Benin-Warri Road of pains

Every Journey a Gamble: Life on Benin-Warri Road of pains

Alcohol: Nigerian children caught in deadly trap

Alcohol: Nigerian children caught in deadly trap

Customs intercepts pump-action rifles at Tin Can Port, suspect on the run

Customs intercepts pump-action rifles at Tin Can Port, suspect on the run

Benue Killings: 2Baba calls for urgent action, says ‘we can’t pretend anymore’

Benue Killings: 2Baba calls for urgent action, says ‘we can’t pretend anymore’

Columns

Solving Nigeria’s unending sports development challenge!, by Segun Odegbami

An appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all Nigerians: Stop the NFF elections, please! By Segun Odegbami

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Muslim Muslim Ticket: Christians, Get Out?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Muslim Muslim Ticket: Christians, Get Out?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Can Tinubu dvice Governors On What He Controls? By Emmanuel Aziken

Can Tinubu dvice Governors On What He Controls? By Emmanuel Aziken

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Why I joined Vanguard

Making your roots proud of you, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Will you pay more or less tax? By Abimbola Abdur-rahman Lekki

Will you pay more or less tax? By Abimbola Abdur-rahman Lekki

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James Ibori @ 68: What passion! What fighting spirit! What singularity! By Tony Eluemunor

James Ibori @ 68: What passion! What fighting spirit! What singularity! By Tony Eluemunor

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Ada Owere picks Clinton, by Emeka Obasi

Ada Owere picks Clinton, by Emeka Obasi

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Entertainment

Real Warri Pikin cancels Warri show, rejects tribal, political divisions

Real Warri Pikin cancels Warri show, rejects tribal, political divisions

Comedian and actress Real Warri Pikin has announced the cancellation of her Warri show, citing “unfortunate divisions” in the state.
Our mother didn’t want Jude to manage P-Square – Henry, eldest brother

Our mother didn’t want Jude to manage P-Square – Henry, eldest brother

Daddy Showkey

50 years, one stage as Daddy Showkey lights up Eko Hotels tomorrow

I once borrowed to impress people instead of building real assets – Timini Egbuson

I once borrowed to impress people instead of building real assets – Timini Egbuson

Lagos endorses children’s pageant as EIS World sets August 29 grand finale

Lagos endorses children’s pageant as EIS World sets August 29 grand finale

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

Joe Biden's cancer has spread into his bones - Hunter

Joe Biden’s cancer has spread into his bones – Hunter

Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, his son Hunter Biden revealed.  Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father’s deteriorating condition, describing it to BBC as very sad to watch. “The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” he said. “It’s very painful and it’s […]
Inspector Omogbai: Doing policing with motherly love

Inspector Omogbai: Doing policing with motherly love

Police

Osun Election: Police deploy four officers per polling unit — IGP

State Police: We’ve studied India, America, Pakistan’s models – IGP Disu

State Police: We’ve studied India, America, Pakistan’s models – IGP Disu

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

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

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

Customs, agents disagree over National Single Window operations

Customs, agents disagree over National Single Window operations

By Godwin Oritse & Efe Onodjae There are indications of festering disagreements over the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW), a centralized digital portal launched by the Federal Government in March this year to address delays in import-export processing at the ports. It allows importers and exporters to submit trade documents once, replacing duplicate paperwork […]
Firms expect borrowing cost to decline in 3 months

Firms expect borrowing cost to decline in 3 months

Blackout in north

Manufacturers’ confidence rebounds despite high borrowing costs, power woes

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

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

snakebite

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

Health

Mental health crisis: Fewer than 300 psychiatrists serve over 200m Nigerians — Sheikh

Mental health crisis: Fewer than 300 psychiatrists serve over 200m Nigerians — Sheikh

Lagos needs 40,000 doctors, says Sanwo-Olu, unveils new healthcare roadmap

Lagos needs 40,000 doctors, says Sanwo-Olu, unveils new healthcare roadmap

Breastfeeding is first vaccine, strongest bond between mother and child – Experts

Breastfeeding is first vaccine, strongest bond between mother and child – Experts

HEWAN, health workers urge mothers to embrace 6 months exclusive breastfeeding

HEWAN, health workers urge mothers to embrace 6 months exclusive breastfeeding

Sports

Swiss probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dropped

Infantino denies having affair, paying off ex-lover while at UEFA

Infantino has categorically denied the allegations, according to the article which was published late on Friday.
WAFCON: Algeria beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach semi-finals, World Cup

WAFCON: Algeria beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach semi-finals, World Cup

Messi faced multiple threats during 2026 World Cup — Report

Messi faced multiple threats during 2026 World Cup — Report

Swiss probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dropped

NFF denies asking FIFA president Infantino to step down

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68

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

Jamb

History Made, Future Beckons: How Oloyede’s stewardship redefined JAMB, restored public trust

At JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, Prof. Oloyede described the occasion as both a moment of gratitude and reflection

Memoirs: How I confronted Joe Garba on his plot to overthrow me — Gowon

My life of duty and allegiance Gowon’s Book of ‘Go on with one Nigeria’: The Facts of the Matter

The solution to my mind is to continue to represent the acronym promoted by Gowon’s surname. “GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA’’ as the cliché for Nigerians

Kehinde Olupona @ 75: Day Ile-Ife stood still for erudite scholar, humanitarian

Kehinde Olupona @ 75: Day Ile-Ife stood still for erudite scholar, humanitarian

By Prisca Sam-Duru “A man of impeccable integrity, humanitarian, renowned scholar of religious studies, a great writer, a true African man, spiritually endowed, institutional builder, and a man of grace.” These glowing tributes echoed in abundance as dignitaries, scholars, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate one of Nigeria’s most revered intellectuals, Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, on […]

Inside prisons crime rings: How inmates run operations from behind bars

Inside prisons crime rings: How inmates run operations from behind bars

Last month, a text message landed on Odion Akagbosu’s phone late at night. It was short, cold and terrifying. “Someone wants you dead. He sent us to kill you, but I don’t want to kill an innocent soul. Comply with me or I will not show mercy.”

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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

Funding Safe Schools Initiative: Will FME’s full control make any difference? 

Funding Safe Schools Initiative: Will FME’s full control make any difference? 

Following attacks on schools and the abduction of students and teachers, the need to look into the effectiveness or otherwise of the Safe Schools Initiative became imperative

Sanni bows out, Oyewunmi takes over at UNILAG’s Faculty of Law

Sanni bows out, Oyewunmi takes over at UNILAG’s Faculty of Law

By Elizabeth Osayande  THE Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, has entered a new chapter in its distinguished history with the successful transition of leadership from Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, to Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi, who officially assumed office as Dean on 1 August, 2026. Professor Oyewunmi is the 20th Dean of the Faculty and only […]

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”

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