Tinubu extends his working vacation
Onanuga described "the baseless insinuation by Atiku and a US lobbying firm about President Tinubu's non-attendance at UNGA as irresponsible"
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UNGA: Tinubu must tell Nigerians why he’s avoiding US – OK Movement
The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged President Bola Tinubu to tell Nigerians why he decided to avoid the United Nations
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Mexico joins countries banning cell phones in schools
Mexico said Monday it is banning cell phones in elementary and secondary schools, joining countries around the world in trying to help kids focus on learning, rather than be glued to social media. Under a rule taking effect in November, students will be barred from using mobile phones in class or during recess, except in […]
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Alia suspends Benue Muslim Pilgrims Board chairman, secretary
The Benue State Executive Council has suspended the Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Benue State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for three months over allegations bordering on the misuse of Hajj slots and mismanagement of funds.
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NSCDC busts fake juice factory in Badagry, nabs 2 suspects
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, on Monday, arrested two female suspects (names withheld) between the ages of 48 and 50, over alleged production of fake fruit juice known as ‘Barkas Juice.’
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Tinubu, Shettima’s absence sets dangerous precedent — ADC
Abdullahi questioned the constitutional basis for Akume’s role in the absence of both the President and Vice President.
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Tinubu 2027: Yari, APC leaders meet Izala, Tijjaniyya, JIBWIS, Qadiriyya clerics across North
Director General of the All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, on Monday led a delegation to meet Muslim clerics across the North as part of consultations with faith-based stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Bianca Ojukwu, Jimoh Ibrahim brief Shettima on 81st UNGA priorities, focus
THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has received a comprehensive brief on Nigeria’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, United States.
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2027: Makinde predicts APM victory as Adelabu’s aide, loyalists defect
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Presidential candidate, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has predicted a landslide victory for the party in the 2027 general elections.
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NEMA orders emergency teams on red alert as flood threatens 15 states
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has activated its zonal directorates and operations offices across 15 states following a high-risk flood alert issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA.
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Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men’s and women’s World Cups.
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Tinubu’s vacation: Who is in charge of Nigeria? Atiku asks
Atiku, in a statement on Monday, raised questions over the status of presidential authority after the 21-day period elapsed, citing Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution.
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FG threatens to shut Lagos-Calabar highway shutdown over violations
…Gives motorists two weeks to comply with rules LAGOS — The Federal Government has given motorists and other road users on the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway two weeks to comply with safety regulations or face a shutdown of the route. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, issued the […]
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Full List: Names of 37 miners who died in NSCDC custody
Names of 37 miners, who died in the custody of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State, have been released
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Why I still rent despite making money to buy houses — Ola of Lagos
Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur, Waris Olayinka Akinwande, popularly known as Ola of Lagos, has explained why he deliberately chooses to live in a rented apartment despite having the financial capacity to own a house.
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Moroccan child stows away to Spain under Real Valladolid football team bus
A Moroccan boy travelled from Spain's north African exclave of Ceuta to the mainland hidden under a visiting football team's bus on Monday
Business
Cardoso, Oyedele sign Monetary-Fiscal policy coordination MOU
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monetary-Fiscal Policy Coordination to strengthen their partnership in the pursuit of stronger macroeconomic management, lasting economic stability and sustainable prosperity for all Nigerians. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. […]
Sports
Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.
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2027 Presidential Election: Meet Sandy Onor, scholar carrying PDP’s broken burden
His name carries an unusual combination of scholarship and electoral politics. But the bigger story is the political road that brought him
Hajja Bintu Konto: Meet Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election
Hajja Bintu Konto’s impressive record of service, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria, has earned her respect
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Corruption, Customs racketeering, govt infighting frustrating trade with Nigeria — US Report
The report however acknowledged positive steps by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under President Bola Tinubu’s reforms
Technology
Google’s Gemini AI carried out cyberattacks, guessed passwords
Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company told AFP on Friday
AI could ‘kill all humans’: How safe are Nigerians?
Behind the excitement is an increasingly uncomfortable question: Are humans building machines that could eventually replace them or even become too powerful to control?
NCC offers students free 100MB daily for online learning
•ALTON hails gesture, says it’ll enhance digital education in NigeriaBy Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched a Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative, offering eligible users up to 100MB of free data daily to access approved educational websites and platforms. Access to digital learning The initiative, launched […]
ESET raises cybersecurity awareness at Lagos Civil Service Commission Career Week
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The need for greater cybersecurity awareness resurfaced again, weekend, as the Lagos State Civil Service Commission held its Career Week 2026.The Career Week, themed “Driving Business Process Automation in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) within the Lagos State Public Service,” focused on digital transformation, workplace readiness and the changing nature of work […]
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JAMB lifts ban on SIM swap, email change for candidates
However, JAMB said the emergence of stronger identity authentication and biometric verification systems had enabled it to review the policy without compromising the integrity of candidates’ records.
NIMPS Nigeria honours 58 fellows
By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]
Etsako West chairman, Omoike, bags Master’s Degree at BIU
BENIN CITY – The Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, Hon. Romeo Omoike, was among the graduands at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Benson Idahosa University (BIU), held at the university’s permanent site on Sapele Road, Benin City. A total of 1,324 students comprising 1,059 undergraduates and 265 postgraduates, graduated from the institution, the […]
School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%
As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country today parents and guardians are going to contend with paying higher school fees, as most private schools have increased fees by between 30 and 40 per cent, checks by Vanguard have shown.