Oyo students, teachers rescue: How security agents weakened terrorists
Details have emerged on the rescue of 39 schoolchildren and seven of their teachers kidnapped from three schools in Oriire, Oyo State
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‘Why foreign airlines rule Nigeria’s skies’
“Look at what is happening in Dubai, in Doha, you will see the multiplier effect of what a proper connecting airport can do for the country.”
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Insecurity: 501 European lawmakers tell FG to stop impunity in Middle Belt
The vote also marked a sharp shift from 2022, when the Parliament refused to debate the lynching of Christian student, Deborah Yakubu, in Sokoto
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Beyond the Goals: Life lessons hidden in 90 minutes of football
She explains that if the first half of your marriage, business, life, or year is not going well, don’t write it off. The second half may surprise you
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Filth & flooding: When indiscriminate dumping meets nature’s wrath in Lagos
Until we stop treating our drainage channels as dustbins, the annual flood disaster will continue to hold Lagos hostage.
05:53 am
The $7bn Root: Orchestrating Nigeria’s cassava industrialisation, export revolution
Most reports have it that industrial ethanol is the silent, indispensable engine driving several of Nigeria’s most resilient manufacturing sectors
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Digital payments driving Nigeria’s $11bn food service industry
A new study has revealed that digital payment infrastructure is transforming Nigeria’s food service industry, helping businesses overcome operational challenges
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2027: Inside ADC’s battle for control
Outside the courtroom, one question lingered long after the lawyers had left. Who really controls the ADC structures?
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Rot in judiciary: It’s now a common talk that politicians ‘own’ some judges — Mato
There are 40 houses. In the FCT we have over 66 judges. High Court, we have close to 100. Who and who will be given these houses?
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‘Why Delta’s Anti-Open Grazing Law failed’
Across several Delta communities, reports of cattle destroying crops, roaming highways and grazing on cultivated land continue to surface
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PFIPC Scandal: How Senate blocked N1.3bn budget probe; ‘history ‘ll judge us’ – Kawu
The management of the agency never appeared before the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters
Politics
2027: Inside ADC’s battle for control
Outside the courtroom, one question lingered long after the lawyers had left. Who really controls the ADC structures?
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The $7bn Root: Orchestrating Nigeria’s cassava industrialisation, export revolution
Most reports have it that industrial ethanol is the silent, indispensable engine driving several of Nigeria’s most resilient manufacturing sectors
World Cup 2026
Beyond the Goals: Life lessons hidden in 90 minutes of football
She explains that if the first half of your marriage, business, life, or year is not going well, don’t write it off. The second half may surprise you
Metro
Filth & flooding: When indiscriminate dumping meets nature’s wrath in Lagos
Until we stop treating our drainage channels as dustbins, the annual flood disaster will continue to hold Lagos hostage.
Entertainment
Police arraign ‘DJ Chicken’ over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu
A social media personality, Abiodun Ademola, popularly known as DJ Chicken, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu.
ICYMI
‘Why foreign airlines rule Nigeria’s skies’
"Look at what is happening in Dubai, in Doha, you will see the multiplier effect of what a proper connecting airport can do for the country.”
Business
NGO trains over 20,000 undergraduates on plastic pollution
By Peter Egwuatu U-Recycle Initiative Africa, a youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, has trained over twenty thousand youths across four federal universities in Nigeria through the second edition of its flagship multi-year initiative for universities, called PlasticWize 2.0. The NGO is advancing environmental education, circular economy solutions, and climate action across Africa. Through PlasticWize 2.0, themed, “Redefining […]
Sports
‘We are not a tribal club’ — Enugu Rangers reject Moses Simon’s discrimination claim.
"For over five decades, Rangers has stood as one of Nigeria's foremost national football institutions. Although proudly rooted in Enugu and the South-East, the club has always belonged to Nigeria.
Special Report
How persons with disabilities are redefining Nigeria’s accessibility movement
“If someone still needs assistance to use a facility that was supposedly designed for them, then that objective has not been achieved.”
Experts examine good, bad sides of solar installations in buildings
Structural risks from solar panel installations primarily involve weight distribution problems and roof integrity issues
From Vision to Reality: Kwara garment factory creates 2,000 jobs, attracts private investment
The Kwara Garment Factory, one of the flagship industrial projects of the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration, has created employment for more than 2,000
PFICP Scandal: ‘FG has questions to answer’ -Falana, Atiku, NDC, others demand probe
“I only go to work once a week, the reason being that we have done nothing since we were posted there”
Technology
Digital payments driving Nigeria’s $11bn food service industry
A new study has revealed that digital payment infrastructure is transforming Nigeria’s food service industry, helping businesses overcome operational challenges
STEM Africa Fest targets next generation of innovators with hands-on AI, robotics learning
By Juliet Umeh Organisers of STEM Africa Fest have said this year’s edition will equip African children with practical skills in artificial intelligence, AI, robotics and other emerging technologies to prepare them as the continent’s next generation of innovators and problem solvers. The organisers described the event as Africa’s largest STEM festival for children, announcing […]
Nigeria, UK partner to boost startup growth through innovation clusters
By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria and the United Kingdom have partnered to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem through the launch of the Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange, NICE, a national initiative designed to connect innovation hubs, research institutions and entrepreneurship support organisations, ESOs, across the country. The initiative, funded by the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub under the UK […]
Telcables launches sovereign AI infrastructure to boost Nigeria’s digital economy
By Florencemary Nwabueze Telecommunications and cloud infrastructure provider, Telcables, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, has launched locally hosted cloud and artificial intelligence, AI, infrastructure in Nigeria aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, enhancing cybersecurity and supporting the country’s growing digital economy. The company said the new infrastructure would enable businesses to store and process data within […]
Education
Indecent “sign-out” behaviours: Parents knock unruly conduct
Teachers have been handicapped in disciplining students by government policies and societal tendencies. We have lost our value system and the centre can no longer hold
Nigerian school shortlisted for global prize
By Elizabeth Osayande In a remarkable achievement, Slum2School Green Academy, located in Epe, Lagos State, has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026. Established by T4 Education in 2022 in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, these five global education awards aim to showcase schools making […]
UNILAG MSA holds 2nd annual Ladies’ Day
By Elizabeth Osayande The second edition of the University of Lagos Management Students Association, MSA, Ladies’ Day has held, with keynote speaker Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga urging students to find ways to lead purposeful lives. Speaking at the event held at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, Belo-Olusoga, who is also the Chairman of MTN Foundation, spoke on the theme: […]
Lagos school emerges winner of 10th Edition of Tolaram Science Challenge
By Efe Onodjae Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki, has emerged the winner of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC), marking their third consecutive win. The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a keenly contested grand finale of the competition. The Tolaram Science Challenge, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, is an annual […]