Ribadu not behind illegal arms importation — Kokumo
“So, what has gone viral in the video is not correct and cannot be correct.”
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2027: Tinubu to secure 25% in north, Atiku below 10% in south — Wike
“There is no way in the north that the president will not make 25 per cent. There are so many places in the South that won’t have 10 per cent,” he said.
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How Atiku, Obi lost to Tinubu in 2023 — Wike
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed how he and his political allies worked to undermine the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party candidate Peter Obi in the 2023 election, paving the way for President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Wike also said […]
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Full list of free agents after 2026 transfer deadline day
The 2026 summer transfer window may have closed, but a number of high-profile footballers remain without clubs and can still be signed as free agents.
03:51 pm
Miyetti Allah appeals to Tinubu over continued detention of leader
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani Sociocultural Association, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued detention of its leader, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello-Bodejo.
03:49 pm
How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa
For many families and small businesses across West Africa, a vehicle is not simply a lifestyle purchase. It can affect the length of a daily commute, whether children can travel reliably to school, or how many deliveries a business can complete. Yet a used car that fits the purchase budget is not necessarily affordable to […]
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Netanyahu says ‘we are not retreating’ during Gaza visit
“We control the area. We are not retreating. We are staying on this line,” Netanyahu said near the so-called Yellow Line, which demarcates the areas under Hamas and Israeli military control.
03:48 pm
‘We apologise for the inconvenience’, Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operations
Ride-hailing company Uber is set to wind down its operations in Nigeria effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing an end to its 12-year presence in the country.
03:27 pm
List of Africans who changed clubs during 2026 summer transfer window
By Adegboyega Adeleye Several African footballers changed clubs during the 2026 summer transfer window, with Premier League giants Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and Serie A side Fiorentina among the clubs completing major deals involving players from the continent. The moves cut across the continent’s leading football nations, including Morocco, Egypt, […]
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OPay: DSS, police probe fake shutdown rumour
ABUJA — Fintech company OPay has disclosed that it is working with the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate false information circulating on social media claiming that the company is shutting down its operations in Nigeria. OPay’s Chief Legal Counsel, Akinfolabi Rokosu, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press […]
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I used to go for auditions with puff-puff, chicken to sell — Patience Ozokwo
“When I came into the industry, there was a time that I was selling buns and puff-puff. I was frying it. I would prepare chicken, dress it well — anyone you want to buy.”
Politics
2027: Tinubu to secure 25% in north, Atiku below 10% in south — Wike
"There is no way in the north that the president will not make 25 per cent. There are so many places in the South that won't have 10 per cent," he said.
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Force sex on wife, face life imprisonment — Lagos govt warns
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has cautioned husbands against having sexual intercourse with their wives without their consent, warning that offenders could face life imprisonment if convicted. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Haroun Adebayo, stated this at a media parley organised by the Executive Secretary of […]
Metro
Babies in the rubble: Inside Lagos’ growing child abandonment crisis
ON a rainy Tuesday morning in Ikeja, sanitation workers made a grim discovery. Tucked inside a carton by a roadside drain was a newborn, still with the umbilical cord attached and wrapped in a thin cloth.
Entertainment
I used to go for auditions with puff-puff, chicken to sell — Patience Ozokwo
“When I came into the industry, there was a time that I was selling buns and puff-puff. I was frying it. I would prepare chicken, dress it well — anyone you want to buy."
ICYMI
Bank of America VP dies after stabbing in New York’s Times Square
A Bank of America vice president has died after being stabbed during an afternoon attack in New York City’s Times Square.
Business
Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG
•Africa Energy Bank to start operations in October — Farouk By Udeme Akpan Africa needs more than $200 billion annually in energy investment by 2030 to develop oil and gas, expand electricity generation and distribution, and grow clean energy, Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), Adegbite Falade, has said. Falade, who spoke yesterday at […]
Sports
Full list of free agents after 2026 transfer deadline day
The 2026 summer transfer window may have closed, but a number of high-profile footballers remain without clubs and can still be signed as free agents.
Special Report
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
‘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”
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
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
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
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
…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 […]
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 […]