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Fitch statistics on Nigeria’s economic growth misleading – Datti-Ahmed

Obi, Atiku, Tinubu’s 2027 challengers can’t improve Nigeria – Datti

“Because none of them will improve Nigeria. All those people contesting against him too were all in bed together at some point or another — including Peter Obi. At some point, he was in PDP.”
I did not lie against Supreme Court, Falana replies Wike

Falana seeks prosecution, recovery of N33.75bn meant for poor Nigerians

Pete Edochie

Don’t pray for your wife to feed you — Pete Edochie

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09:28 pm
‘We need to keep calm and carry on’ after Arsenal defeat – Alonso

‘We need to keep calm and carry on’ after Arsenal defeat – Alonso

Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to use their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as a valuable lesson in the race to catch the Premier League champions.

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2027: I know Tinubu’s mistakes, I won’t blame him when I become President  — Adebayo

2027: I know Tinubu’s mistakes, I won’t blame him when I become President — Adebayo

“I know 99% of what President Tinubu is doing wrong. I know them, and I’m still hellbent on running for the office,” Adebayo said.

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2027: Moro flags off campaign, accuses Alia of neglecting Zone C

2027: Moro flags off campaign, accuses Alia of neglecting Zone C

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has accused the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia of neglecting the district, saying the people of Zone C had “never had it so bad” under the present government. Moro spoke at St. Andrew’s Primary School Field, Otukpo, where he […]

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‘I’m alive,’ Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

‘I’m alive,’ Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has debunked reports claiming that she died, assuring fans that she is alive, safe and was not involved in any accident.

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OPEC

OPEC+ maintains output as Nigeria seeks higher production

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, OPEC+, has maintained October oil production levels for seven major producers, as Nigeria seeks to increase crude output and strengthen its revenues from the global oil market. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman agreed at a virtual […]

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New Zealand visa allows foreign students to stay up to 5 years

New Zealand visa allows foreign students to stay up to 5 years

New Zealand’s Pathway Student Visa allows international students to study up to three courses consecutively on a single visa, providing they have an approved study pathway and meet the country’s visa requirements.

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I’ve instructed Osun Attorney-General to drop suit against EFCC — Adeleke

Governor Adeleke embarks on vacation in Europe

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Following the conclusion of the governorship election, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sunday travelled out of the country for a vacation. A statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said the governor travelled to Europe for the vacation but did not disclose how long he would be away […]

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Gerard evicted from BBNaija season 11

Gerard evicted from BBNaija season 11

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Gerard has been evicted from the reality TV show, bringing the latest round of exits in the ‘Show Ya Sef’ house to an end.

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Former-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar

Atiku faults Tinubu over rising fuel, fertiliser prices

…Cites CORAN, Trump in support of production subsidy By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s handling of fuel subsidy removal, citing increases in the prices of petrol, fertiliser and cement as evidence of the rising cost of living under the administration. Atiku, […]

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Oba of Benin

Oba of Benin suspends palace praise singers over unauthorised performance

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, His Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has indefinitely suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers over an alleged breach of palace rules and Benin tradition. The group allegedly violated an ancient Benin taboo a few days ago by staging a traditional performance said […]

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Politics

2027: I know Tinubu’s mistakes, I won’t blame him when I become President  — Adebayo

2027: I know Tinubu’s mistakes, I won’t blame him when I become President — Adebayo

“I know 99% of what President Tinubu is doing wrong. I know them, and I’m still hellbent on running for the office,” Adebayo said.
Obidient Movement shouldn’t have been named after Peter Obi — Kenneth Okonkwo

Obidient Movement shouldn’t have been named after Peter Obi — Kenneth Okonkwo

Peter Obi had opportunity to be great but dashed it — Kenneth Okonkwo

Peter Obi had opportunity to be great but dashed it — Kenneth Okonkwo

Fitch statistics on Nigeria’s economic growth misleading – Datti-Ahmed

Obi, Atiku, Tinubu’s 2027 challengers can’t improve Nigeria – Datti

‘How dare you?’ — Datti condemns El-Rufai’s phone-tapping claim as ‘sheer arrogance’

‘How dare you?’ — Datti condemns El-Rufai’s phone-tapping claim as ‘sheer arrogance’

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ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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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…

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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

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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

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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I did not lie against Supreme Court, Falana replies Wike

Falana seeks prosecution, recovery of N33.75bn meant for poor Nigerians

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged failure to account for N33.75 billion in cash transfers meant for vulnerable Nigerians. Falana, Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), also urged the anti-graft agency to work […]
Missing Nigerian woman found safe in Doha — NCAA official

Missing Nigerian woman found safe in Doha — NCAA official

Millions licensed to die under power lines!

Millions licensed to die under power lines!

My wife had headaches from oranges preserved with chemicals – Osinbajo

My wife had headaches from oranges preserved with chemicals – Osinbajo

JAMB

How to check 2026 UTME results for underage candidates

Metro

‘No cause for alarm’ - Gumi breaks silence after meeting with security operatives

Gumi took my Moroccan wife from me, says Kaduna businessman

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — A Kaduna-based businessman, Nasir Musa Idris, has accused prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, of taking custody of his Moroccan wife, Khadija Diab, after he took her to the cleric’s residence for counselling. Idris, who made the allegation in an interview with RFI Hausa, the Hausa service of Radio France […]
US Mission welcomes Yale professor with Nigerian roots to UNILAG

US Mission welcomes Yale professor with Nigerian roots to UNILAG

Video: 'Can you visit former place of work?' - IGP Disu returns to first station

Video: ‘Can you visit former place of work?’ – IGP Disu returns to first station

Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat

Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat

Cultism

Cultism spreading into robbery, kidnapping, oil bunkering; affects Ughelli, Agbor, Sapele, Warri night life

Columns

G100: Let our politicians be, by Tonnie Iredia

G100: Let our politicians be, by Tonnie Iredia

09:15 am
ONE-PARTY RULE = A dictator and end of June 12, by Dele Sobowale

ONE-PARTY RULE = A dictator and end of June 12, by Dele Sobowale

07:08 am
Football bullies, by Patrick Omorodion

Football bullies, by Patrick Omorodion

08:01 am
Husband material, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

Husband material, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

07:34 am
It’s a season of fruitfulness, by Funmi Komolafe

It’s a season of fruitfulness, by Funmi Komolafe

07:10 am
Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Solving Nigeria’s unending sports development challenge!, by Segun Odegbami

SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Change is coming to Nigerian Sports – finally!!

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Entertainment

‘I’m alive,’ Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

‘I’m alive,’ Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has debunked reports claiming that she died, assuring fans that she is alive, safe and was not involved in any accident.
Gerard evicted from BBNaija season 11

Gerard evicted from BBNaija season 11

Why Awolowo remains my favourite politician — Pete Edochie

Why Awolowo remains my favourite politician — Pete Edochie

Why I can’t keep man, friends – Diiadem

Why I can’t keep man, friends – Diiadem

Why I don’t want one man — Choke Me

Why I don’t want one man — Choke Me

Promoted

Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

L-R: Chukwudinma Okafor, Chief Compliance Officer, OPay; Olugbenga Paseda, member of Governing Council, FintechNGR and CEO, Chrisborough Solutions; Dotun Adekunle, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Technology Officer, OPay; Akinfolabi Rokosu, Chief Legal Counsel, OPay; and Odiase Ikponmwosa, Head of Partnerships, OPay at the OPay Live Town Hall held in Lagos.

OPay: Committed to Nigeria, Advancing Inclusive Finance Through Technology

How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

Videos

Now that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education will face national ranking

Now that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education will face national ranking

People’s Talk : Fuel Subsidy ; to be or to be not?

People’s Talk : Fuel Subsidy ; to be or to be not?

I want to challenge Messi or Ronaldo; emerge World Best—Female freestyle juggler

I want to challenge Messi or Ronaldo; emerge World Best—Female freestyle juggler

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

ICYMI

OBJ, Abdulsalami, Anyaoku, others must break silence on Tinubu’s US probe — Yoruba Ronu

OBJ, Abdulsalami, Anyaoku, others must break silence on Tinubu’s US probe — Yoruba Ronu

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has called on Nigeria’s elder statesmen, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, to end what it described as their “graveyard silence” over unresolved questions surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s past records, following developments in […]
Putin holds 3-hour Ukraine talks with US envoys

Putin holds 3-hour Ukraine talks with US envoys

Military aircraft crashes during airshow

Military aircraft crashes during airshow

Top 10 coldest countries in the world

Top 10 coldest countries in the world

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

Today’s toons

Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues

Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues

NFF board resignation: Odegbami, Ikhana, Owolabi, Bako react

Cartoon: ‘Sir, is that the game in your stomach?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

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Business

We'll build refinery in East Africa if ... - Dangote

Dangote Petroleum Refinery set for landmark IPO following SEC approval

… Proposed 4.1bn share offer could raise approximately ₦2.15trnBy Udeme Akpan The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the commencement of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, paving the way for what could become one of the largest capital market transactions in Nigeria’s history. The approval was conveyed […]
Yemi Cardoso

Nigeria’s reserves hit $54bn, highest in 18 years

Inflation rises again

Naira rises, now N1,405/$ in parallel market

NNPCL

NNPC profit drops as revenue slips by 29.6% in July

Insurance firms must adhere to prudential standards — NAICOM

Insurance firms must adhere to prudential standards — NAICOM

Health

Stakeholders demand affordable, quality menstrual products

Stakeholders demand affordable, quality menstrual products

Sanitary Pads among 20 Basic Items Exempted From 7.5 VAT

Stakeholders demand affordable, quality menstrual products

Stakeholders demand more investment in women, girls’ nutrition

Stakeholders demand more investment in women, girls’ nutrition

100 women undergo OBLBF free surgery to remove uterine fibroid

Fibroid without the knife: How sound waves are giving women a new treatment option

Sports

‘We need to keep calm and carry on’ after Arsenal defeat – Alonso

‘We need to keep calm and carry on’ after Arsenal defeat – Alonso

Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to use their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as a valuable lesson in the race to catch the Premier League champions.
Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in London derby

Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in London derby

Yamal hits double as Barcelona put 5 past Valencia

Yamal hits double as Barcelona put 5 past Valencia

‘It’s not that bad’ – Carrick defends Man United EPL start

‘It’s not that bad’ – Carrick defends Man United EPL start

Maitland-Niles strikes in stoppage time to deny Man United win

Maitland-Niles strikes in stoppage time to deny Man United win

Relationships

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

love, boyfriend, wife, child, keys, husband

Escapades of a typical ‘area father!’

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Special Report

Bishop Okonkwo Lecture: Falana, Obe demand credible elections, judicial integrity

Bishop Okonkwo Lecture: Falana, Obe demand credible elections, judicial integrity

Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system

‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027

‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027

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.

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

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”

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Technology

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Social media platforms, whatsapp, X, formerly Twitter, and others are now seriously undergoing reimagining. Prior to this time, they were just platforms basically for fun and social interactions. As time went on, they doubled as strong information blocs serving even the most critical research ventures as reliable resource engines. At […]

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The most talked about feature of the newly introduced REDMI 17, is its long-lasting battery performance.The device was designed to give users more freedom to go through their day without constantly thinking about their next charge, with its 7,500mAh battery. Makers of the phone, Xiaomi, say the phone is designed […]

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

…As SBTS targets cybersecurity, compliance with Aegis360AI By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria’s ambition to reduce its dependence on foreign artificial intelligence templates is gaining momentum, with more home-grown AI initiatives emerging to tackle the country’s peculiar economic, security and regulatory challenges. The latest addition to the growing local AI mix is Aegis360AI, an AI-native […]

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Education

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

Candidates could check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for UTME

2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission

2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid […]

NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister

NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister

ABUJA — Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other stakeholders in the education […]

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

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 […]

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