Insecurity: Scores of schools in 40 LGAs shut down
At least 65 secondary and primary schools have been shut or rendered non-functional by insecurity across northern Nigeria, findings by Sunday Vanguard have shown…
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Publish your assets, reject vote-buying, SERAP to Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 16 others
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of their spouses and, where applicable, their unmarried children under 18, and disclose the legitimate sources of their significant assets ahead of the 2027 presidential election.”
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Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes
More than four years after the start of Russia’s large-scale offensive against Ukraine, the two warring countries are ramping up long-range strikes, causing a growing number of civilian casualties.
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Osun election: APC candidate eyes creative, sports industries to empower youths
Oyebamiji gave the assurance during the Osun Youths Interactive Session held at Adolak Event Centre, Osogbo, where youths from different sectors, including students, professionals, civil society organisations, artisans, community groups and other clusters, engaged him on his vision for the state.
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WAFCON 2026: Morocco to face winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon
Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night.
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Nasarawa Govt to collaborate with Colombia on counterterrorism
Receiving the delegation, Sule said Nasarawa was aware of the challenges Colombia had faced in the past and commended the country for overcoming them.
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2 African countries qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Algeria and Morocco have become the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after both secured victories in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals.
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Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz
Continued attacks in the strait, which was free to transit before the war, led to the collapse of an April ceasefire. Mediators have since urged both sides to return to the terms of a June memorandum.
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JAMB Registrar clears 5,000 complaints in five days, takes SERVICOM reforms to candidates
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said its new Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, personally intervened in the resolution of more than 5,000 pending complaints within five days. The development followed Aina’s decision to relocate his office to the Board’s Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) Unit, where he reviewed […]
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Peter Obi advocates leadership measured by impact on lives
By Vincent Ujumadu The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Mr Peter Obi, has advocated leadership that is measured by its visible impact on the lives of citizens. Obi, who was the special guest of honour at an empowerment programme organised by the member representing Awka North and South […]
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Defence Minister unveils ‘New Face of Alaba’, hails market’s growth
By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has commended the transformation of Alaba International Market, describing it as an example of Nigerian enterprise, innovation and economic resilience. Musa spoke at the gala and award night marking the unveiling of the “New Face of Alaba” in Ikoyi, Lagos, where he acknowledged […]
Politics
Ibadan meeting: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso still have opportunity for grand alliance — Ologbondiyan
Few opposition figures have witnessed Nigeria’s political twists and realignments from as close a vantage point as Kola Ologbondiyan. A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he now serves as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, placing him at the centre of fresh efforts to forge a formidable opposition ahead of the 2027 general election….
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Attack on Catholic Bishops is attack on entire Church, PFN fumes
National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has thrown the full weight of the Pentecostal body behind the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, declaring that any attack on the Catholic bishops is an attack on the entire Body of Christ.
Osun election
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
Metro
Another Lagos bridge badly vandalised as Sanwo-Olu allays safety concerns
Another bridge in Lagos has allegedly been vandalised, with a section of the concrete protection of an overhead bridge around Mile 12 reportedly excavated to expose reinforced iron rods, raising fresh concerns over the safety of critical public infrastructure in the state.
Entertainment
Video: Olu of Warri rides electric scooter to inspect 5th coronation anniversary preparations
As preparations for his fifth coronation anniversary gather momentum, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, took to the streets of Okere in Warri, Delta State, riding an electric scooter to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the arrangements.
ICYMI
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 […]
Business
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 […]
Sports
WAFCON 2026: Morocco to face winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon
Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night.
Special Report
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
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
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
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.”
Technology
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
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
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 […]
Education
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
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 said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results
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”