Gunshots as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy in Osogbo
“The guys were shooting from inside the main gate while the governor’s security team responded from inside the palace".
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Gombe approves N530m for education, GSU, market relocation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved more than N530 million for interventions in the education sector, support for Gombe State University (GSU) and the relocation of Tudun Hatsi Market in the state capital. The approvals, according to the state government, are aimed at strengthening education, improving the […]
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Rapper Ms Jorji accuses Poco Lee of attempted sexual assault in Dallas
US-based Nigerian rapper, MsJorji has accused dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinala, popularly known as Poco Lee, of attempting to sexually assault her and a female friend at his apartment in Dallas, Texas, in 2024.
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KASU: Kaduna Govt urges ASUU to embrace dialogue
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Kaduna State Government has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, to embrace dialogue in resolving its grievances rather than resorting to threats of strike, saying industrial action should remain a measure of last resort. The Principal Private Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, […]
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Lagos goes traditional as 3m residents celebrate Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Lagos State is set to take centre stage in the celebration of Yoruba heritage and spirituality on Thursday, as more than three million residents are expected to participate in activities marking the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day. To enable residents and visitors to participate fully in the celebration, the Lagos State Government […]
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Anambra @35: Govt to produce 20 documentaries on erosion
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Government has announced plans to produce 20 documentaries on environmental degradation and the erosion menace in the state as part of activities marking the 35th anniversary of its creation. The Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Dr Law Mefor, said the exercise was aimed at showcasing the […]
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Fuel Subsidy reform averted deeper economic crisis – FG
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has said the economic reforms undertaken by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, have strengthened Nigeria’s fiscal position, improved economic stability and created resources for investment in infrastructure, security, human capital and social protection. The Minister of Information and […]
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LASU VC Olatunji-Bello bows out after five years
By Elizabeth Osayande OJO, LAGOS — The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has bowed out after five years in office, citing a 96 per cent first-year accreditation success rate and an increase in the university’s internally generated revenue from N3 billion to N13 billion as some of the major achievements […]
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Nigeria targets 3m bpd, $50bn investment, 215tcf gas
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Federal Government has unveiled fresh plans to unlock Nigeria’s more than 215 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven natural gas reserves for industrial development, as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said the country could raise crude oil production to three million barrels per day. […]
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My marriage crashed because I had over 10 miscarriages – Actress Doris Ogala
Nollywood actress and now governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has opened up about her past relationships, marriage and personal struggles.
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2027: Stop treating elections as war, do-or-die affair — David Mark
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has warned political actors against turning elections into a do-or-die contest, saying the credibility of the 2027 general elections must be non-negotiable. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the International Republican Institute, IRI, on a […]
Politics
2027: Stop treating elections as war, do-or-die affair — David Mark
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has warned political actors against turning elections into a do-or-die contest, saying the credibility of the 2027 general elections must be non-negotiable. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the International Republican Institute, IRI, on a […]
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Fayose accuses Accord Party of spending N40bn in Osun gov’ship election
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has claimed that the Accord Party spent more than N40 billion during the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
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Osun election
Adeleke receives certificate of return, pledges N500m fund for victims
…Promises scholarships for children of electoral violence victims By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The certificate was presented to Adeleke at a brief ceremony at the INEC […]
Metro
NDLEA arrests influencer over $28m cocaine shipment bound for UK
…Agency seizes 184.5kg cocaine, arrests two suspects in Lagos A Nigerian social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as “KC Luxury”, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over his alleged links to an international cocaine trafficking network. The arrest according to BBC, followed the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of […]
Entertainment
My marriage crashed because I had over 10 miscarriages – Actress Doris Ogala
Nollywood actress and now governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has opened up about her past relationships, marriage and personal struggles.
ICYMI
Obi’s 2027 chances ended with ADC exit — Fayose
…Says opposition disunity has handed Tinubu advantage ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said Peter Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) effectively ended his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election. Fayose said Obi and other opposition politicians weakened their collective chances against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Business
Wage bill, other spending exceed subsidy savings — Oyedele
…Govt saved N15.8trn from subsidy removal, naira floatation …FG got only N5.43trn, borrowed N11.85trn …No large pool of cash available to FG By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Federal Government has clarified that the N15.8 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal and the flotation of the naira between June 2023 and December […]
Sports
Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been chasing a centre-back since the end of last season and appears set to land Konsa after returning with an improved offer.
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
Nigeria’s digital future: Experts urge teens to build, not just consume AI
…Challenge youths to develop competence, character, solve real-world problems By Juliet Umeh Experts in technology and digital innovation have challenged Nigerian teenagers to move beyond consuming digital content and begin using artificial intelligence, AI, and digital skills to create solutions to Nigeria’s real-world challenges. The experts said the country’s growing digital economy would require a […]
MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+
MultiChoice Nigeria has reaffirmed its operational autonomy under CANAL+, saying its pricing, content strategy, channel packaging and distribution decisions remain locally driven despite its integration into the global media and entertainment group.
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 […]
Education
LASU VC Olatunji-Bello bows out after five years
By Elizabeth Osayande OJO, LAGOS — The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has bowed out after five years in office, citing a 96 per cent first-year accreditation success rate and an increase in the university’s internally generated revenue from N3 billion to N13 billion as some of the major achievements […]
Book review: The Bako of Zereshé by Dexter Loko
By Elizabeth Osayande “The Bako of Zereshé is a story that mixes myth, politics, and adventure. It is about a young journalist who leaves London and ends up in a hidden world he never knew existed.” These are the words of Betty Zainab, the reviewer of “The Bako of Zereshé,” authored by Dexter Loko. In […]
KASU Management debunks ASUU claim, says staff movement not due to poor conditions
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has dismissed claims by the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that more than 200 academic staff have resigned from the institution due to poor conditions of service. The university described the claim as misleading and said it did not reflect […]
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, […]