Forensics cleared officers of Ibadan Poly graduate shooting – Police
“A police officer came to where I had fallen and asked me to stand up. But I could not move. Some passers-by rushed to the scene, and the officers fled”
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Police arrest five Pakistanis in Benue, recover 35 phones
The arrests, according to the Command, followed credible intelligence received on the activities and movements of the foreigners in the state.
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How pregnant woman died in our facility – Ojukwu Varsity Hospital
The hospital explained that the unfortunate outcome was associated with the progression of the patient’s severe underlying medical condition,
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Messi faced multiple threats during 2026 World Cup — Report
One suspect reportedly posted a threat on social media, stating, “I’m going to blow up Messi with four bombs strapped to my body.”
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Fayose: Give Nigerians electricity, they’ll have less time for procreation
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to early bedtime and what he described as increased population growth.
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FG sets Dec 2027 date for Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu Highway
The Federal Government has set a target of December 2027 for the completion of the strategic Makurdi–Otukpo–Obolo-Affor–9th Mile Enugu dual carriageway.
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Suspected gang-rape: Police arrest youths over girl’s death in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested some youths suspected of being involved in the alleged gang rape and subsequent death of a young girl, identified as Fatima Bizo, aged 27, in Yarume village, Wamakko Local Government Area of the state.
06:13 pm
NFF denies asking FIFA president Infantino to step down
This comes as Infantino fights for his future as FIFA president following his aborted plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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Tinubu’s economic policies have transformed Nigeria – Gov Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday said that the policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration had created more funds for the development of the country.
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Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s childhood club Newell’s Old Boys announced on Saturday.
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Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan
Hamas said on Saturday it remained ready to proceed with a US-backed Gaza peace plan and urged pressure on Israel, which insists it did not agree to the latest part of the deal.
Politics
‘He has no electoral value’ – Wike mocks Bode George
Bode George wanted to be PDP Chairman and was carrying on like it was his birthright. We stopped him and he has not stopped being angry"
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25 children from Kebbi, Kwara, Niger died in terrorists’ captivity — Lawmaker
“The terrorists asked the youths who among them would like to join their army and 12 of them volunteered to join them"
Osun election
Osun Decides: Election is not warfare, stop militarising it — Accord tells FG
"Accord demands the immediate resignation of the EFCC chairman. For embarrassing the President, the Party, the Government and people of Osun State and fellow citizens"
Metro
From ‘Global Textile City’ to study tours in Benin Republic: The shame of Nigeria
It is sobering to see the Vice President of Nigeria lead a team of Governors to the Benin Republic to study the operations of a textile mill
Entertainment
Our mother didn’t want Jude to manage P-Square – Henry, eldest brother
Henry Okoye, one of the brothers of the defunct music duo, P-Square, has said that their late mother Josephine Okoye, did not want Jude Okoye to manage the musicians.
ICYMI
Inspector Omogbai: Doing policing with motherly love
Justina Omogbai got enlisted in the Police 24 years ago and has risen through the ranks to become an Inspector in the Traffic Department
Business
Customs, agents disagree over National Single Window operations
By Godwin Oritse & Efe Onodjae There are indications of festering disagreements over the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW), a centralized digital portal launched by the Federal Government in March this year to address delays in import-export processing at the ports. It allows importers and exporters to submit trade documents once, replacing duplicate paperwork […]
Sports
Messi faced multiple threats during 2026 World Cup — Report
One suspect reportedly posted a threat on social media, stating, “I’m going to blow up Messi with four bombs strapped to my body.”
Special Report
History Made, Future Beckons: How Oloyede’s stewardship redefined JAMB, restored public trust
At JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, Prof. Oloyede described the occasion as both a moment of gratitude and reflection
My life of duty and allegiance Gowon’s Book of ‘Go on with one Nigeria’: The Facts of the Matter
The solution to my mind is to continue to represent the acronym promoted by Gowon’s surname. “GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA’’ as the cliché for Nigerians
Kehinde Olupona @ 75: Day Ile-Ife stood still for erudite scholar, humanitarian
By Prisca Sam-Duru “A man of impeccable integrity, humanitarian, renowned scholar of religious studies, a great writer, a true African man, spiritually endowed, institutional builder, and a man of grace.” These glowing tributes echoed in abundance as dignitaries, scholars, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate one of Nigeria’s most revered intellectuals, Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, on […]
Inside prisons crime rings: How inmates run operations from behind bars
Last month, a text message landed on Odion Akagbosu’s phone late at night. It was short, cold and terrifying. “Someone wants you dead. He sent us to kill you, but I don’t want to kill an innocent soul. Comply with me or I will not show mercy.”
Technology
Samsung expands foldable fight with Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The smartphone is no longer content to sit quietly in your palm. It wants to open up, stretch out, think for you, follow your subjects on camera, organise your notes and even suggest what you should do next. That is the experience Samsung Electronics West Africa is betting on with […]
Gen-Zs: AI now tells them what to wear
By Juliet Umeh It sounds funny, but it’s true – some of the flappy and scruffy dress combinations young boys and girls born between the middle and late 2000s wear these days are strictly AI -induced. It sounds like a fairytale, right? But, that’s the reality of today. From old to young, almost everybody seems […]
Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
Why laptops may become more expensive in Nigeria
…Global PC shipments fall 4.9% to 68.2m units in Q2 2026By Juliet Ume For many Nigerians preparing for a new academic session, entrepreneurs running digital businesses and professionals working from home, owning a laptop is no longer a luxury. It has become an important tool for learning, work and running a business. However, buying one […]
Education
Funding Safe Schools Initiative: Will FME’s full control make any difference?
Following attacks on schools and the abduction of students and teachers, the need to look into the effectiveness or otherwise of the Safe Schools Initiative became imperative
Sanni bows out, Oyewunmi takes over at UNILAG’s Faculty of Law
By Elizabeth Osayande THE Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, has entered a new chapter in its distinguished history with the successful transition of leadership from Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, to Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi, who officially assumed office as Dean on 1 August, 2026. Professor Oyewunmi is the 20th Dean of the Faculty and only […]
WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states
WAEC said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results
We’ll deploy everything lawful to protect JAMB’s integrity- Aina
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”