Why I resigned as Edo Speaker – Agbebaku
“If he (Gov Okpebholo) has a decision contrary to giving his government a peaceful trade deal, I think I have no choice but to obey his decision"
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FG unveils loan for Nigerians to build or buy houses – How to apply
The Federal Government (FG), through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), offers loans to eligible Nigerians through the National Housing Fund (NHF) to help them buy, build, improve or renovate their homes.
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Full list: Champions League play-off fixtures
The race for the final seven places in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase reaches its decisive stage this week, with 14 clubs set to battle across seven play-off ties.
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PETROAN demands guaranteed crude oil supply before Port Harcourt, Warri restart
The planned revival of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt and Warri refineries could face a critical test beyond rehabilitation and technical completion, as the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has demanded guaranteed crude supply to ensure the plants operate sustainably after restart.
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Army tightens security in Kebbe, vows no safe haven for Lakurawa
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State following heightened concerns over the activities of the Lakurawa terrorist group and reported attacks on communities in the area. The renewed security measures are aimed at preventing further attacks and stopping terrorist elements from […]
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Osun Election: Bamidele urges Oyebamiji to congratulate Adeleke, offer policy ideas
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senate Leader and Chairman of the National Assembly South-West Caucus, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, to congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and offer constructive policy ideas to improve governance in the […]
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NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed members of the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down from their positions with immediate effect.
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Pensioners hail Tinubu’s choice of Bindawa to head NSIWC
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners’ Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Major-General Junaid Bindawa as Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC). The association said Bindawa possessed the experience, discipline and leadership qualities required to effectively head the commission and […]
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Okpebholo meets new Edo Speaker, urges unity, transparency
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has met with the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Yekini Idaiye, urging him and other lawmakers to promote unity, transparency and teamwork in the discharge of their responsibilities. The governor also charged the new leadership of the Assembly […]
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Babangida, Disu, Osoba headline Vanguard 40-year chronology launch
By Efe Onodjae FORMER Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, ex-governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, are expected to grace the public presentation of The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid, a landmark publication chronicling four decades of Vanguard’s contribution to Nigerian journalism […]
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200 Kaduna varsity lecturers resign, ASUU showdown looms
More than eight months after the agreement was signed, implementation was yet to begin
Politics
I had no doubt Adeleke would be re-elected – Elder brother Deji
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s elder brother Deji Adeleke has said he was convinced his brother would be re-elected despite the weight of the challengers for the governorship seat.
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NELFUND: Student loan repayment capped at 10% of graduate’s gross income
N190 billion has been disbursed to cover institutional charges, while N113.8 billion has been paid as upkeep support to eligible students.
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Osun Election: IPAC tasks Adeleke on inclusive governance
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Osun State chapter, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, urging him to ensure equitable distribution of resources, appointments and development projects across the state. IPAC, in a congratulatory statement signed by its state chairman, Dr Tosin Odeyemi of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, also commended […]
Metro
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.
Entertainment
I spend about ₦551m on monthly bills — Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
Popular UK-based Nigerian pastor and SPAC Nation leader, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has revealed that he spends no less than £300,000 monthly on bills and other financial obligations.
ICYMI
Student Loan: How to apply for NELFUND
Visit the portal, click “Apply Now,” verify your JAMB and NIN details, complete your profile with your BVN and school matriculation number, and submit your request
Business
Imports choke textile industry, rise to N1.1trn in two years
Nigeria’s dependence on imported textile materials has almost tripled with importation surging by 181 per cent in two years to N1.08 trillion in 2025 from N377.47 billion in 2023, despite repeated efforts to revive the oncethriving local textile industry.
Sports
Full list: Champions League play-off fixtures
The race for the final seven places in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase reaches its decisive stage this week, with 14 clubs set to battle across seven play-off ties.
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
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
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 […]