Xenophobic: Tinubu drags South Africa to AU
“Nigeria wishes to express its concern over the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa".
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2027: Tinubu support group tackles Atiku over President’s vacation
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement 2027 has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing vacation abroad. The group described the President’s vacation as a routine break that should not be interpreted as an indication of a leadership vacuum in the country. In a […]
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‘Nigeria is burning’ — Atiku faults Tinubu for embarking on Europe vacation
The former vice-president contrasted Tinubu’s trip with his own travels, noting that the responsibilities of a sitting president were different from those of a private citizen.
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APGA wins all positions in Anambra council poll
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State has won all the 21 local government chairmanship positions and 362 councillorship seats in the local government election held on Saturday. Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, announced the full results in Awka, declaring […]
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NDC names Ogbonnia Enugu State leader
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State has formally recognised Dr SKC Ogbonnia as the leader of the party in the state. The State Chairman of the party, Dr Johnpaul Anih, announced this on Saturday during the seventh State Working Committee, SWC, meeting held in Enugu. Anih described Ogbonnia […]
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No settlement default recorded since T+1 adoption — SEC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has disclosed that no settlement default has been recorded since Nigeria migrated to the T+1 settlement cycle, saying the transition has been smooth and well received by local and international investors. The Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this to journalists […]
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Consumers groan as petrol prices climb above N1,300/litre — Marketers raise rates thrice in one week
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Consumers have expressed concern over the continued volatility in petrol prices across the country, calling on the Federal Government to intervene and ensure stability in the downstream petroleum sector. Checks by Vanguard on Sunday showed that retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, had again increased their pump […]
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Dangote moves against petrol importers over quality concerns
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to major oil marketers that continue to import the product, amid concerns over quality, product blending and the integrity of its brand. The proposed restriction could take effect as early […]
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FG plans six medical simulation centres nationwide
…as health training enrolment soars By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish six world-class medical simulation centres across the country’s geopolitical zones to improve practical training for Nigeria’s expanding healthcare workforce. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while receiving the report of the Tertiary Education […]
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BBNaija 11: Aikou, Flora face possible loss of Gambit status
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has introduced a new twist that could see Gambits Aikou and Flora return to the main competition following a viewers’ poll announced during Sunday’s live eviction show.
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NRC, NSCDC foil railway vandalism attempt in Osogbo
By Theodore Opara LAGOS — The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has foiled an attempt to vandalise railway track materials at the siding serving the Dangote Steel Rolling Mills in Osogbo, Osun State. The NRC said the incident occurred at a siding formerly serving the […]
Politics
‘Nigeria is burning’ — Atiku faults Tinubu for embarking on Europe vacation
The former vice-president contrasted Tinubu’s trip with his own travels, noting that the responsibilities of a sitting president were different from those of a private citizen.
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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
‘Dance of Shame’: How Nigerians turn suspected thieves into social media content
A growing social media trend in Nigeria has seen people accused of theft being made to dance after they are apprehended, with videos of the incidents attracting widespread attention online.
Entertainment
BBNaija 11: Aikou, Flora face possible loss of Gambit status
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has introduced a new twist that could see Gambits Aikou and Flora return to the main competition following a viewers’ poll announced during Sunday’s live eviction show.
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: Fernandes hat-trick fires Man United to 5-2 comeback win over Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick inspired a Man United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running 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 […]