Why Adeleke won again in Osun
Tinubu said: "Governor Adeleke must unite Osun State people and rally them for growth, stability, and social and economic progress"
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Concession of King’s College: Parents mobilise for protest
The controversy over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association, KCOBA, by the Federal Government may be far from over, as parents and other stakeholders are mobilising for a mass protest against the move.
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2027: Accord, AAC, SDP presidential candidates join forces against Tinubu
They expressed concern over the concentration of political power, weakening of democratic institutions and shrinking space for genuine political competition
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Manufacturers groan as rising credit, production costs threaten recovery
“The exchange rate, the tax reform has given hope that we are now going to have a tax system that supports productivity and incentivizes it”
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Itsekiri global homecoming
A single stick breaks, but together we stand like a bundle of strength across the land By Peter Ogbobine Among the Itsekiri people, there is an enduring wisdom passed down from generation to generation: a lone tree in the forest easily falls to the storm, but a forest standing together withstands even the fiercest wind. This […]
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India-Nigeria trade hits $9bn as firms deepen local production
The expanding corporate presence also signals a shift from an export-driven relationship towards local production. Indian companies are increasingly establishing manufacturing
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ABSU: Running a university as a local village contraption, by Owei Lakemfa
Professor Nnamdi Chinwendu Nwaeze holds three degrees in economics, all with distinction. When, on August 11, 2026, lecturers of the Abia State University, ABSU, where he professes, went on strike, he applied his economics profession by comparing the N400,000 some of the lecturers are paid with the income of the commercial tricyclist who makes an average […]
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The N159 trn question: When borrowing becomes betrayal
By Moshood Oshunfurewa There is a certain tragedy in watching a nation articulate its own contradictions in public. On one hand, the Debt Management Office tells us Nigeria’s total public debt stood at N159.35 trillion as of March 2026. On the other, the Federal Government insists that borrowings under President Bola Tinubu are “nowhere near” the […]
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30,356 FG retirees get N3.82bn backlog payment
By Victir Ahiuma-Young There is relief for 30,356 Federal Government retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme, DBS, as the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has disbursedaa N3.82 billion in accrued pension arrears to them. The Directorate disclosed that it paid a total of N3,817,568,592.80 in pension arrears to affected DBS pensioners across the Parastatals Pension […]
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Growing menace of infrastructure vandalism
The perceived stripping of metal fittings from a flyover bridge around Alakija, Lagos, is another frightening reminder of the growing menace of infrastructure vandalism in Nigeria. The incident was serious enough to attract Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the scene, while the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, also weighed in on the danger posed by the […]
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Hope rises for Enugu retirees as govt approves N32,000 pension
By Chinedu Adonu Hope has risen among pensioners in Enugu State following the approval of a new minimum pension of N32,000 for local government retirees by the state government, with payments expected to begin once adminisatrative processes are completed. The government has also approved the enrolment of all local government pensioners into the state’s free […]
Politics
2027: Accord, AAC, SDP presidential candidates join forces against Tinubu
They expressed concern over the concentration of political power, weakening of democratic institutions and shrinking space for genuine political competition
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Tinubu to Adeleke: ‘Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you’
The President also said the re‑election of Governor Adeleke is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in the country under the All Progressives Congress administration.
Osun election
I support Tinubu because he is Yoruba, not over any agreement
By Efe Onodjae Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not based on any agreement reached with the Federal Government, but partly because the President is a Yoruba man. Adeleke stated this in his live interview on Sunday Politics, while explaining his relationship with the President and […]
Metro
How financial pressure from Pastors keeps couples away from wedding in churches
The trend is a direct opposite of the days where churches sponsor weddings, encouraging young adults to embrace early marriage.
Entertainment
Neche takes voluntary exit from BBNaija Season 11
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Neche, has voluntarily withdrawn from the reality TV show.
ICYMI
Anglican Bishop to leaders: Make citizens’ welfare yardstick of governance
He also urged Christians not to leave elections and political affairs in the hands of ungodly people, stressing the need for them to actively participate
Business
Manufacturers groan as rising credit, production costs threaten recovery
"The exchange rate, the tax reform has given hope that we are now going to have a tax system that supports productivity and incentivizes it"
Sports
Video: Ronaldo, Georgina hold wedding ceremony at home as details emerge
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have revealed details of their intimate wedding, choosing to celebrate their marriage at home in Portugal with only their children in attendance.
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
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 […]
Mastercard, TeamApt tackle payment barriers facing African businesses
By Juliet Umeh Businesses across Africa may soon find it easier to receive payments, serve customers and participate in cross-border commerce as Mastercard and TeamApt Ltd, a subsidiary of Moniepoint, move to tackle some of the barriers limiting digital payment adoption. The companies’ collaboration is designed to expand digital payment acceptance across in-store, online and […]
Yellow Card’s new funding ’ll improve cross-border payments
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Challenges facing businesses especially in the area of cross-border payment may soon be over as a stablecoin-based infrastructure, Yellow Card, has disclosed a fresh $40 million funding to scale its technology and expand its global operations. The latest funding brings the company’s total equity funding since inception to about $145 […]
Education
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
Health colleges: Provosts urge Tinubu to lift 7-year moratorium
The association urged government to exempt the institutions and ensure accreditation processes remain accessible.
Accounts opening: NDPC probes Lotus Bank, UNILAG over unlawful use of students data
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, said yesterday it has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the commission, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Efforts to get reaction of […]
FUPRE reopens admission window for candidates who missed first post UTME
EFFURUN, Delta State Prospective students who missed the first Post UTME screening exercise of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, have been given another chance to pursue admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university has announced a supplementary screening exercise scheduled for August 24 and 25, providing a fresh […]