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North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms —TINUBU

North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms —TINUBU

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Middle Belt Forum, MBF, and Northern Christians yesterday disagreed over President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Northern Nigeria remained the biggest beneficiary of his economic reforms.
2027: I’ll be Atiku, Obi’s first casualty if Tinubu loses — Wike

2027: I’ll be Atiku, Obi’s first casualty if Tinubu loses — Wike

Israel says prepared to ‘respond with great force’ if Iran attacks

Israel says prepared to ‘respond with great force’ if Iran attacks

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TRCN warns teachers against fake portals, invalid certificates

TRCN warns teachers against fake portals, invalid certificates

‎“The Council does not own or operate any other portal other than our official website: www.trcn.gov.ng,” she said.

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Osun Election: 'When they lose, FG manipulated; but when they win...' - Wike

How we ensured Atiku, Obi lost to Tinubu in 2023 — Wike

Wike said the strategy was built around denying Atiku the support of key PDP structures, including in the South East, in favour of Obi’s candidacy.

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‘Humiliated’ Aubameyang quits Gabon national team

‘Humiliated’ Aubameyang quits Gabon national team

“They humiliated and smeared me even though I played at the AFCON while injured,” the 37-year-old said in a television interview.

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68-year-old British woman cries out as Nigerian husband disappears in UK

68-year-old British woman cries out as Nigerian husband disappears in UK

The couple got married at a registry office in Nicosia on March 22, 2022, with two Turkish friends acting as their best man and maid of honour.

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2027: I’ll be Atiku, Obi’s first casualty if Tinubu loses — Wike

2027: I’ll be Atiku, Obi’s first casualty if Tinubu loses — Wike

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he would be the first politician to suffer the consequences should former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress ADC or Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi defeated President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing […]

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10 most expensive phones without gold or diamonds

10 most expensive phones without gold or diamonds

When it comes to phones, an expensive device does not always need to be covered in gold, diamonds or other precious materials.

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Wike accuses Imo, Kwara govs of waging war against him

Wike accuses Imo, Kwara govs of waging war against him

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has accused the governors of Imo and Kwara states – Senator Hope Uzodinma and Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq – of working against him, alleging that both men have failed to reciprocate the political support he claims to have extended to them in the past.

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Five longest rivers in Africa

5 longest rivers in Africa

These waterways stretch across several countries, supporting agriculture, fishing, transportation, hydropower generation and millions of communities.

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Worker jailed after smashing boss’ home, car over wage dispute

Worker jailed after smashing boss’ home, car over wage dispute

A 27-year-old worker, Lucasz Dabrowski, has been jailed for 17 months after vandalising his employer’s Grade II-listed home and car during a dispute over his wages.

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Headies rejects claims of sidelining gospel artistes from major categories

Headies rejects claims of sidelining gospel artistes from major categories

The organisers of the Headies have rejected allegations that gospel artistes are being excluded from major award categories, saying faith-based musicians have historically competed for and won mainstream honours.

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Politics

Why I want to be Nigeria’s president — Donald Duke

Why I want to be Nigeria’s president — Donald Duke

The presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, Mr. Donald Duke, said yesterday he joined the presidential race to solve Nigeria’s mounting problems and give Nigerians a new lease of life.
You’re a trusted ally, patriot,  Tinubu hails Shettima @60

You’re a trusted ally, patriot,  Tinubu hails Shettima @60

Fuel subsidy: Atiku’s third U-turn exposes political posturing — PRESIDENCY

Subsidy Removal: Tinubu, APC reply Atiku, insist policy saved Nigeria from fatal hemorrhage

Ekiti

Ekiti 2027: APC, ADC, 10 other parties set for battle over 26 Assembly seats

Atiku and Tinubu

2027 Presidency: Court adjourns Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility to Sept 28

Top Podcasts

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?

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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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Tinubu has no power to dictate how states spend subsidy gains — Wike

Tinubu has no power to dictate how states spend subsidy gains — Wike

“He has no power to tell local governments what to do with their money. All tiers of government are independent.”
Nigerian newspapers review: North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms – Tinubu

Nigerian newspapers review: North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms – Tinubu

Oil prices rise above $95 as US-Iran tensions fuel supply concerns

Oil prices rise above $95 as US-Iran tensions fuel supply concerns

Timipre Sylva

$14.86m Fraud: EFCC summons wanted ex-gov, Sylva for questioning

Cash payment

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 2, 2026

Metro

Babies in the rubble: Inside Lagos’ growing child abandonment crisis

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.
Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

lassa fever

Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases

Odidi women storm Heritage Energy over oil spill; 'we'll do right thing' - Spokesman 

Odidi women storm Heritage Energy over oil spill; ‘we’ll do right thing’ – Spokesman 

Four dead, three rescued as building collapses in Kwara 

Four dead, three rescued as building collapses in Kwara 

Columns

Okoh Aihe

For NBC, a time to rise above the puddle, by Okoh Aihe

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Atiku Abubakar’s petrol subsidy gambit, by Rotimi Fasan

Atiku Abubakar’s petrol subsidy gambit, by Rotimi Fasan

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Opposition must unite or surrender, by Ochereome Nnanna

Opposition must unite or surrender, by Ochereome Nnanna

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Tribute to Brigadier Musa Usman, First Governor of North-Eastern State, by Usman Sarki

Tribute to Brigadier Musa Usman, First Governor of North-Eastern State, by Usman Sarki

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A Leadership Lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, by Dakuku Peterside

A Leadership Lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, by Dakuku Peterside

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

House of chiefs should be the next (4), by Eric Teniola

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Is the NBA in short supply of resource persons? By Ejiro Ofoye

Is the NBA in short supply of resource persons? By Ejiro Ofoye

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Entertainment

Headies rejects claims of sidelining gospel artistes from major categories

Headies rejects claims of sidelining gospel artistes from major categories

The organisers of the Headies have rejected allegations that gospel artistes are being excluded from major award categories, saying faith-based musicians have historically competed for and won mainstream honours.
BBNaija 11: ​’I think I’d have won’ – Neche

BBNaija 11: ​’I think I’d have won’ – Neche

Another Nollywood actor Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer

Another Nollywood actor Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer

BBNaija: Aikou, Flora released from Gambit roles, eligible to win N160m

BBNaija: Aikou, Flora released from Gambit roles, eligible to win N160m

BBNaija S11: Abi wins Head of House again after tough challenge

BBNaija S11: Abi wins Head of House again after tough challenge

Promoted

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

Phillips Consulting Presents PASGA Report, Setting the Evidence Base for a More Capable, Future-Ready Federal Civil Service

Phillips Consulting Presents PASGA Report, Setting the Evidence Base for a More Capable, Future-Ready Federal Civil Service

How mobile sports betting is changing modern India – Examining The Evolution & Rise in Popularity

How mobile sports betting is changing modern India – Examining The Evolution & Rise in Popularity

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Reaktor, EbonyLife tell stories of Lagos hustlers in new films  – By Enitan Abdultawab

Videos

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

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

I’ll resist anti-people policies in Lagos Assembly – ADC’s Ayo Adio

I’ll resist anti-people policies in Lagos Assembly – ADC’s Ayo Adio

‘My Father’s Achievements Immortalised Him ‘ — Seyi Jakande, Chairman Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA

‘My Father’s Achievements Immortalised Him ‘ — Seyi Jakande, Chairman Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

ICYMI

Bank of America VP dies after stabbing in New York’s Times Square

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.
EFCC

EFCC now freezing suspicious funds in 72hrs, targets crypto wallets – Olukoyede

Friend tricked me into kidney removal, spent payment on gadgets — Victim

Friend tricked me into kidney removal, spent payment on gadgets — Victim

Shettima bans congratulatory advertisements on his birthday

Shettima bans congratulatory advertisements on his birthday

Bolt driver stabbed to death in Calabar 

Bolt driver stabbed to death in Calabar 

Today’s toons

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?’

Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

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Business

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG

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 […]
SEC releases rules for forex trading 

SEC releases rules for forex trading 

FRC ends multiple financial statement filings, unveils national repository

FRC ends multiple financial statement filings, unveils national repository

Nigeria’s PPP Moment: From abandoned projects to assets that work

Nigeria on course for $1tn economy by 2030 — Finance Ministry

Despite fall in crude price, petrol hits N1,212 per litre

Fresh petrol price hike looms as depot rates hit N1,290 

Health

Africa grows more tobacco, spends more on imported cigarettes — WHO

Africa grows more tobacco, spends more on imported cigarettes — WHO

Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

lassa fever

Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases

Vanguard screens 180 staff for ‘silent killers’

Vanguard screens 180 staff for ‘silent killers’

Sports

‘Humiliated’ Aubameyang quits Gabon national team

‘Humiliated’ Aubameyang quits Gabon national team

"They humiliated and smeared me even though I played at the AFCON while injured," the 37-year-old said in a television interview.
Full list: UEFA Champions League quarter-final fixtures

UEFA introduces debut patches for first-time UCL players

Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era

Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era

Real Madrid’s Asencio convicted of drink-driving

Real Madrid’s Asencio convicted of drink-driving

Tiger Woods set to change not guilty plea in DUI case

Tiger Woods set to change not guilty plea in DUI case

Relationships

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

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Special Report

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”

Peace Accord

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

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.

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Technology

NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028

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

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

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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”

Technology must amplify, not diminish our humanity – Enikuomehin, LASU DVC

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

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 […]

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