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Why we planned  coup against Tinubu —Col Ma’aji 

Why we planned  coup against Tinubu —Col Ma’aji 

A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country.
I won’t become political godfather to my successor after 2027 – Makinde

I won’t become political godfather to my successor after 2027 – Makinde

Photos: Osun First Lady leads protest over alleged voter intimidation

Photos: Osun First Lady leads protest over alleged voter intimidation

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03:39 am
Gov Mbah commends security forces over arrest of Affa Church kidnappers

Gov Mbah commends security forces over arrest of Affa Church kidnappers

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commended intelligence and security agencies in the state for nabbing three members of a notorious kidnap gang responsible for the August 2, 2026 attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, in Udi LGA of the state.

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03:24 am
Ibadan meeting: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso still have opportunity for grand alliance — Ologbondiyan

2027: Atiku, Obi, Duke’s alliance, exercise in futility — Tinubu’s men

Supporters of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid under the aegis of the Renewed Hope Project 2027 have dismissed the planned alliance among opposition figures…

03:24 am
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Why we planned  coup against Tinubu —Col Ma’aji 

Why we planned  coup against Tinubu —Col Ma’aji 

A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country.

03:20 am
07:05 pm
Reps move to compel FG to conduct census every 10yrs

14.5m children registered as Nigeria pushes for legal identity for every child

… 6,000 wards now offer digital birth registration — NPC… FG links birth registration with health, identity systemsBy Chioma ObinnaAs Nigeria joined other African countries to mark the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics, CRVS, over 14.5 million Nigerian children have been registered under the country’s intensified birth registration drive even as the Federal […]

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11:28 pm
Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over gun banner

Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over gun banner

Marinakis, a 59-year-old Greek businessman, also owns Olympiacos in Greece and Rio Ave in Portugal.

11:28 pm
11:05 pm
Troops ambush Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover items

Troops ambush Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover items

Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA deployed for counter terrorism and anti-banditry operations in Kebbi State have said that they ambushed Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) on transit to wreak havoc in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

11:05 pm
10:53 pm
Mo Abudu to open UK’s first-ever cinema hub for African, black films

Mo Abudu to open UK’s first-ever cinema hub for African, black films

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has announced the opening of EbonyLife Place London, UK’s first-ever cinema hub exclusively for African and black films.

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10:42 pm
Every Journey a Gamble: Life on Benin-Warri Road of pains

Abuja-Kano road to be completed in November – Umahi

Umahi said the Federal Government had spent more than N200 billion on the project, adding that the current phase, alongside other components, had received more than 80 per cent payment.

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10:36 pm
Naira gains N5.54 at official market 

Naira gains N5.54 at official market 

The Naira on Monday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,360.14 to a dollar.

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10:25 pm
Ogun poultry farmer abducted, kidnappers demand N500m ransom

Ogun poultry farmer abducted, kidnappers demand N500m ransom

A 33-year-old poultry farmer, Mr Oreoluwa Osonuga, has been abducted by gunmen at the Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.

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Politics

Ibadan meeting: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso still have opportunity for grand alliance — Ologbondiyan

2027: Atiku, Obi, Duke’s alliance, exercise in futility — Tinubu’s men

Supporters of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid under the aegis of the Renewed Hope Project 2027 have dismissed the planned alliance among opposition figures…
Osun election: Atiku, Aregbesola storm Osogbo for Najeem Salaam

Osun election: Atiku, Aregbesola storm Osogbo for Najeem Salaam

Ibadan meeting: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso still have opportunity for grand alliance — Ologbondiyan

2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Makinde meet Aug. 18, seek to unite against Tinubu

Babachir

‘Cheap product’, Babachir Lawal mocks Atiku’s presidential bid

It’s a charade – Aggrieved NDC members reject Utomi, Galadima reconciliation committee

It’s a charade – Aggrieved NDC members reject Utomi, Galadima reconciliation committee

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ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

12:40 pm
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…

09:11 am
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?

06:45 pm
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

02:49 am
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

01:29 am
ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Without Tinubu’s reforms, subsidy could’ve hit ₦53tn, dollar ₦3,500 — NRS boss

Without Tinubu’s reforms, subsidy could’ve hit ₦53tn, dollar ₦3,500 — NRS boss

Adedeji said Tinubu inherited an economy burdened by an unsustainable subsidy regime, an underperforming oil sector and a narrow tax base.
President walks to office, eats once daily — NRS boss defends Tinubu

President walks to office, eats once daily — NRS boss defends Tinubu

Naira down to N1,405/$ in parallel market

Nigerian newspapers review: Only 6 banks pay N1.27trn dividends despite huge profits

‘I’ve never slept with another woman since I married my wife – Aregbesola

‘I’ve never slept with another woman since I married my wife – Aregbesola

Tinubu’s reforms, temporary pains, lasting gains — Onanuga

Tinubu’s reforms, temporary pains, lasting gains — Onanuga

Osun election

Why I’m qualified to govern Osun — ADC's Najeem Salaam

Why I’m qualified to govern Osun — ADC’s Najeem Salaam

Osun State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Najeem Salaam, has said his experience, exposure and development strategy qualify him to govern the state, promising to grow its economy and reduce its dependence on federal allocations.
Osun Election: Osun labour leaders defend Adeleke over N10,000 palliative

Osun Election: Osun labour leaders defend Adeleke over N10,000 palliative

Osun Election: Muslim scholars, imams endorse Oyebamiji

Osun Election: Muslim scholars, imams endorse Oyebamiji

Photos: Osun First Lady leads protest over alleged voter intimidation

Photos: Osun First Lady leads protest over alleged voter intimidation

Osun Election: Oyinlola-led PDP faction endorses APC candidate

Osun Election: Oyinlola-led PDP faction endorses APC candidate

Metro

Police nab woman for allegedly stabbing mother-in-law to death in Niger

Woman allegedly stabs husband to death in Abia

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — A woman identified as Sarah Nwaorji has allegedly stabbed her husband, Innocent Nwaorji, to death in Aba, Abia State. The couple, who hail from Amaise Umuokereke-Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area, reportedly resided around the Seven-Up Company area of Aba North Local Government Area, where the incident occurred. Vanguard […]
How hunger helps bandits get members in North - UN

Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before harvesting crops

Police probe death of Law School Student in Lagos hostel

Police probe death of Law School Student in Lagos hostel

Sokoto Teenager’s Death: Family demands justice, prosecution of suspects

Sokoto Teenager’s Death: Family demands justice, prosecution of suspects

Lightning

19-year-old struck dead by lightning in Enugu community

Columns

Credit to northern governors for NNSTF, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

Credit to northern governors for NNSTF, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

05:34 am
Louis Ogbeifun points oil workers, labour towards tomorrow, by Owei Lakemfa

Louis Ogbeifun points oil workers, labour towards tomorrow, by Owei Lakemfa

05:57 am
How Nigerian governments encourage corruption, by Dele Sobowale

How Nigerian governments encourage corruption, by Dele Sobowale

06:21 am
Whose time is it? By Patrick Omorodion

Whose time is it? By Patrick Omorodion

01:06 am
A black face and a thousand ships, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

A black face and a thousand ships, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

12:33 am
Osun 2026: Between politics and law, by Tonnie Iredia

Osun 2026: Between politics and law, by Tonnie Iredia

12:18 am
Obasanjo, Osoba, AD, and 2003 old men stale stuff, by Dele Sobowale

Obasanjo, Osoba, AD, and 2003 old men stale stuff, by Dele Sobowale

12:17 am

Entertainment

Mo Abudu to open UK’s first-ever cinema hub for African, black films

Mo Abudu to open UK’s first-ever cinema hub for African, black films

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has announced the opening of EbonyLife Place London, UK’s first-ever cinema hub exclusively for African and black films.
Tupac Shakur murder trial begins 30 years after rapper’s death

Tupac Shakur murder trial begins 30 years after rapper’s death

BBNaija Season 11: Neche emerges third HOH, Sultex picks Oyin for HOH Loft

BBNaija Season 11: Neche emerges third HOH, Sultex picks Oyin for HOH Loft

2Baba, Annie re-follow each other over a year after split

2Baba, Annie re-follow each other over a year after split

Tonto Dikeh launches New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle in Abuja

Tonto Dikeh launches New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle in Abuja

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

Why we planned  coup against Tinubu —Col Ma’aji 

Why we planned  coup against Tinubu —Col Ma’aji 

A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country.
UK radio broke rules in announcing King’s death

UK radio broke rules in announcing King’s death

FG sends Passport intervention team to UK to clear pending applications

FG sends Passport intervention team to UK to clear pending applications

Obasanjo’s allegations against Atiku will collapse, says aide

Obasanjo’s allegations against Atiku will collapse, says aide

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

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

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

Naira gains N5.54 at official market 

Naira gains N5.54 at official market 

The Naira on Monday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,360.14 to a dollar.
$1trn economy: NACCIMA woos Chinese investors to boost industrialisation

$1trn economy: NACCIMA woos Chinese investors to boost industrialisation

New tax law yet to end multiple levies — MAN

New tax law yet to end multiple levies — MAN

Nigeria’s FDI jumps 148% despite Africa’s investment decline

Nigeria’s FDI jumps 148% despite Africa’s investment decline

Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors

Nigerians are increasingly borrowing to build houses — CBN

Health

Reps move to compel FG to conduct census every 10yrs

14.5m children registered as Nigeria pushes for legal identity for every child

lassa fever

Lassa fever: 237 dead as fatality rate rises to 23.7%

ACPN: Integrate pharmacies into PHCs to decongest hospitals

ACPN: Integrate pharmacies into PHCs to decongest hospitals

NAN institutionalises quarterly fitness walks to boost staff wellness, productivity

NAN institutionalises quarterly fitness walks to boost staff wellness, productivity

Sports

Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over gun banner

Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over gun banner

Marinakis, a 59-year-old Greek businessman, also owns Olympiacos in Greece and Rio Ave in Portugal.
Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Spurs face Charlton [Full list]

Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Spurs face Charlton [Full list]

Barcelona’s Araujo completes loan move to Liverpool

Barcelona’s Araujo completes loan move to Liverpool

UEFA threatens World Cup boycott if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

World Cup co-hosts US and Canada back statement criticising Infantino

Barcelona turn down PSG’s €40m offer for Torres

Barcelona turn down PSG’s €40m offer for Torres

Relationships

Put your wife down at your peril!

Put your wife down at your peril!

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!

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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