WAEC exams run into night again, parents protest; we’re working on it – Council
"My child returned home around 10 p.m. on Wednesday. We expected lessons would have been learned from last year’s experience"
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LP NEC to ratify primaries results, issue return certificates June 11
The Labour Party will convene its National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to ratify results of recent primary elections conducted nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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State police framework near completion— Presidency
Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following extensive consultations among key stakeholders.
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Mali junta offers $3.5 million reward for Sahel Al-Qaeda chief
Mali’s military government on Thursday offered a $3.5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or killing of the leader of Al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch.
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Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting in open letter to Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in an open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, saying he was also ready for a “full ceasefire”.
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Insecurity: Presidency, IGP, lawmakers meet over establishment of state police
The Presidency on Thursday met with the leadership of the National Assembly and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to fine-tune the framework for the establishment of state police amid the heightened security situation in the country.
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G-60 lawmakers insist Agbese voluntarily signed Ugochinyere’s nomination
The controversy surrounding the race for the position of Minority Leader in the House of Representatives took a fresh turn on Thursday as members of the G-60 Minority Caucus dismissed allegations that signatures on the nomination form of Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere were forged.
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FMC Abeokuta resident doctors begin 3-day strike over recurring theft
The strike, which began on Thursday, is expected to run until Saturday, unless hospital management provides satisfactory assurances and implements urgent measures to address the security concerns raised by the doctors.
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Police arrest alleged creator of fake Tinubu audio clip
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, the individual accused of creating and circulating an AI-generated voice note falsely presented as a leaked recording of President Bola Tinubu.
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Dangote Refinery increases processing capacity to 700,000 bpd
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd.
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182 Nigerians return from Libya through IOM, FG collaboration
For nearly a decade, more than 65,700 Nigerians have returned safely and over 52,200 have received reintegration support”
Politics
Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement
P/Harcourt Rpivers state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has played down the overbearing influence of the ‘Rainbow Coalition’, a political movement associated with the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike. The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek […]
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‘Settle it with ballots, not guns,’ Davido condemns attack on Osun Accord chairman
“Regardless of our political differences, everyone must make sure they are not contributing to insecurity in our nation,” he wrote.
Metro
182 Nigerians return from Libya through IOM, FG collaboration
For nearly a decade, more than 65,700 Nigerians have returned safely and over 52,200 have received reintegration support"
Entertainment
Davido’s aide Israel DMW to bury father in July
Mr Afeare, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, died on March 2 at the age of 71 following a brief illness. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State.
ICYMI
FG vows to crush terrorists, rescue abducted pupils in Oyo, Borno
“The president has directed that every lawful instrument available to the Nigerian state be deployed towards achieving this objective,” the minister said.
Business
Food Crisis: Cost of healthy diet rises further — NBS Report
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Despite the moderation in inflation rate reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, the financial burden of feeding on Nigerian households may have intensified as the national average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) climbed to N1,541 per adult per in March 2026, about 4.4 per cent up from N1,477 in March […]
Sports
Liverpool confirm Spaniard Andoni Iraola as new coach
Liverpool announced the arrival of Spaniard Andoni Iraola as their new head coach to succeed the sacked Arne Slot on Thursday.
Special Report
Poor Water Access: Nigerians suffering, dying daily — CSOs, farmers
AS the legendary and iconic Nigerian musician of blessed memory, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, puts it, “water no get enemy”, and now a globally accepted expression about the importance of the number one liquid God gave to humanity.
2026 Children’s Day: Which children is Nigeria celebrating?
Children’s Day was usually a big day for us. We looked forward to match past, dance competitions, and more on that day
Uba Sani at Three: Inside governance revolution reshaping Kaduna State
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has steadily built a model anchored on inclusion, compassion, infrastructure, economic revitalisation, and peace
Tinubu’s Anniversary: Judiciary/Rule of Law – No excuses to fail, but…
Nigerians are worried. Members of the law profession also express concerns about the quality of judgments – sometimes contradicting evidence
Technology
5 things to know about Meta’s new AI Agent on WhatsApp
Meta has taken another major step in its artificial intelligence push with the launch of the Meta Business Agent, an AI-powered assistant designed to help businesses manage customer interactions and everyday operations across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger.
Kidnapping: Deploying telecom intelligence, best solution
After over two weeks, the 46 people, consisting of 39 students, some as young as two years old, and 7 teachers abducted in Oyo primary school by dare-devil kidnappers are still in their custody.
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Engineers move to enhance Nigeria’s digital future with NIGERCON 2026
In recent years, Nigeria has been seriously pushing ambitious digital economy targets, expanding broadband penetration, deepening digital inclusion and positioning technology as a key contributor to national GDP.
LSEF promotes tech education at Holy Ghost College, Owerri with AI-Tech Centre
The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), established by Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre to Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, in a landmark gesture that added prestige and excitement to the school’s 77th anniversary celebration.
Education
Saving teacher education through Dual Mandate Policy
With over one million candidates unable to secure admission into tertiary institutions yearly in the country, over 300,000 admission spaces are always unfilled
ASIS 2026: Seplat Energy leads education transformation dialogue
Seplat Energy Plc has joined the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 as official Theme Partner for the Education Session, as the summit prepares to convene Africa’s largest cross-sector gathering at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 22 to 24 July 2026. Under the partnership, Seplat Energy Plc will lead the Education Session at ASIS […]
FG, Japan boost teacher training with ICT support for 15 colleges of education
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA: The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute massive Information and Communication Technology, ICT equipment to 15 federal and state colleges of education across Nigeria under a major education support initiative funded by the Government of Japan. The development is part of “The Project for Capacity-building of Teachers to Promote Continuous […]
Beulah: Restoring hope to child-amputees, driving inclusive education
“When Beulah was born, the diagnosis made it clear that amputation was the best option following the congenital deformity of her right limb”