Tinubu jets out for 3-week European leave
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement, on Sunday.
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FG plans six world-class medical simulation centres
According to him, the proposed simulation centres would help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-life clinical practice by providing students with access to modern, controlled environments where they can develop critical skills before treating patients.
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No students killed at Osun convention – NANS
A national daily (not Vanguard) reported that one Ademiju Ayeni, popularly called “Jago” was stabbed to death at the convention venue, the NUJ Secretariat in Osogbo.
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NYSC urges corps members to embrace cultural diversity, sustain national unity
She urged the corps members to see their deployment to different communities as an opportunity to learn from other cultures and foster peaceful coexistence.
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Google Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ in US – but not Canada
People in Canada will still see Lake Ontario, the Indigenous-rooted name used for the lake since the 17th century, on their devices and computers, the US-based tech giant said.
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Oyo APC: Aggrieved assembly aspirants drop grievances, back Tinubu, 2027 candidates
According to the committee, the outcome of the engagements showed that most aspirants demonstrated maturity and sportsmanship by choosing the party’s larger interest over their individual political ambitions.
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Nigeria records $947m remittances in July, nears $1bn monthly target
By Babajide Komolafe LAGOS — Nigeria recorded $947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure brings the apex bank closer to its $1 billion monthly remittance target set by Governor […]
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2027: ‘Tinubu should step down for Obi,’ Igbo Group tells campaigners
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has rejected moves by the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), a campaign group supporting President Bola Tinubu, to persuade former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. RHGN, through its Deputy National Leader (South-East), Mazi Franklin […]
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EPL: Chelsea survive Brighton scare in 4-3 thriller
Chelsea’s fearsome front three stretched Xabi Alonso’s perfect start at Stamford Bridge in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton on Sunday.
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Gov Adeleke will campaign for Tinubu’s re-election – APC national secretary
Basiru said the Governor not only endorsed President Tinubu for a second term but also said he is ready to hit the ground running to campaign for his re-election.
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Bandits abandon Sarkin Noman as Police foil kidnap attempt in Kano
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Sarkin Noman Kano, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, after suspected bandits abandoned him while fleeing a police operation during a failed kidnap attempt in Garun Mallam Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday when the attackers reportedly invaded Garun […]
Politics
Alleged Drug Trafficking: Tinubu to block release of records in US court —Legal team
President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to prevent the Department of Justice, FBI and DEA from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking.
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Alleged Drug Trafficking: Tinubu to block release of records in US court —Legal team
President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to prevent the Department of Justice, FBI and DEA from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking.
Metro
Millions licensed to die under power lines: How govt planning failures put lives, investments at risk
For more than two decades, pupils of Clementine Schools in Agbado Oke, Lagos resumed each morning beneath the shadow of twin high-voltage electricity transmission lines.
Entertainment
The inspiring rise of May Edochie
By Benjamin Njoku For years, May Edochie lived outside the spotlight before divine providence lifted her out. A wife, a mother and a businesswoman building quietly. Today, her name trends weekly. Her face sells brands. Her story inspires millions. May’s journey from obscurity to stardom didn’t happen overnight. It was forged in pain, resilience, and […]
ICYMI
Friend tricked me into kidney removal, spent payment on gadgets — Victim
A young Nigerian, Samuel Ezekiel, has narrated how his friend allegedly deceived him into undergoing kidney removal and later spent part of the money he received on electronic gadgets.
Business
Five PFAs control pension market, account for 54% of new RSAs
•States still foot-dragging on CPS implementation By Rosemary Iwunze Five Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, out of 18 licensed operators accounted for 54.41 per cent of new Retirement Savings Account, RSA, registrations in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26, indicating continued concentration in Nigeria’s pension market. According to the Q1’26 industry report released by the National […]
Sports
EPL: Chelsea survive Brighton scare in 4-3 thriller
Chelsea's fearsome front three stretched Xabi Alonso's perfect start at Stamford Bridge in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton on Sunday.
Special Report
Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain
‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027
From cheaper fuel and millions of jobs to free education, more electricity, stronger healthcare and safer communities, offers are getting bigger.
2027 Peace Accord not uhuru for credible electoral process – CSOs, lawyers
“Some will, some may not. People take agreements more seriously when there are consequences for breaking them.”
756 cases in 7 months: Experts seek tougher actions against Nigeria’s sexual violence
Despite existing laws, awareness campaigns and interventions by government and non-governmental organisations, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) remains a major concern in Nigeria, with 756 cases recorded by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) between January and July 2026.
Technology
NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorIf the timeline set by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, for the deployment of its two new communications satellites remains on course, Nigeria’s broadcast and broadband sectors could be heading for a major capacity boom by 2028. That prospect received a major boost at the weekend after the Federal Executive […]
GITEX NIGERIA: Proxynet’s future-ready digital ecosystems may fix puzzles for SMEs
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorThe theme of this year’s GITEX Africa, “Beyond Connection: The bridge to sovereign innovation not only holds a strong position in Africa’s quest to accelerating digital transformation, it also holds a future for Nigeria’s bougeoning Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs who have long struggled to give their thriving businesses strong […]
Redmi 17: Xiaomi bets on 7,500mAh battery to win Nigeria’s smartphone market
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech EditorFor many Nigerians, the smartphone has quietly become an office, classroom, entertainment centre, bank, marketplace and communication hub—all rolled into one. The problem is that keeping this increasingly important gadget alive still depends on one thing Nigerians cannot always take for granted: electricity. Xiaomi appears to have spotted that pain point […]
WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi WhatsApp has introduced new security features aimed at helping users prevent unauthorised access to their accounts, strengthen account recovery and make safer decisions when dealing with unknown callers. The messaging platform said the latest upgrades were designed to give users greater control over their account security as scams and attempts to gain […]
Education
UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching
By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]
Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain
‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”
Technology must amplify, not diminish our humanity – Enikuomehin, LASU DVC
By Adesina WahabThough human thinking is being increasingly mediated by digital technology, it must be consciously shaped so that technology will amplify and not diminish our humanity, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Lagos State University, LASU, Prof. Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, has said. He make the submission while delivering the 127th inaugural lecture of the university titled, […]
FG agency, partners Premiere Academy on leadership skills training for students
By Adesina Wahab The Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) has concluded plans, in conjunction with the management of Premiere Academy, Abuja, to facilitate a leadership training boot camp for final year students of the school. CLTC is a Federal Government agency under the Federal Ministry of Youths Development that provides informal, experiential leadership and […]