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Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri praises Deputy Governor Peter Akpe’s humility and capacity at a grand reception, affirming his choice as a “round peg in a roun
Timi Frank describes Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Osun election victory as a demonstration of people’s power and a warning for the 2027 general elections.
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday blamed pollution in Gulf waters on US military operations in the region, after several oil spills were reported.
“This environmental damage stems from the US military presence and the wars it has waged in the region over the past five decades,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told a news briefing.
“The damage caused to the environment of ...
A social activist, Aisha Yesufu, has explained why she will not be travelling around with Peter Obi as she did during the
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology chapter, has appealed to the Rivers State Government to urgently reconstitute the institution’s Governing Council, which it said had been absent for about a decade. The ASUP Chairman of the college, Mrs Obinna Destiny, appealed when the Commissioner for
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with an explainer on the reasons why Governor Ademola Adeleke defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) again in Osun State.
Another headline features the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) saying it has recovered $60 million from indigenous oil and gas firm Nestoil Limited.
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Anambra Governor Soludo congratulates Osun State Governor Adeleke on his re-election, stating the victory reflects the people’s trust in his leadership.
Meta has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), through its 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme and the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), alongside Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), to launch AI Academy Nigeria.
“She consequently deceived her husband for about nine months into believing that she was pregnant and, after the birth of Muhammad’s baby, she took the child and presented it to her husband as their baby,” the police said.
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has donated N10 million towards the establishment of a Skills Laboratory Centre at Grimard College of Nursing Sciences, Ayingba, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Obi disclosed this in a Facebook post on Sunday while recounting his visit to the institution on Saturday,
The Nigerian Army says it has adjusted its security architecture around Kebbe and adjoining communities after receiving intelligence that terrorists involved in Friday’s attack were still close to the area.
Nigerian locum doctors and other temporary healthcare personnel will work a maximum of 48 hours per week, including weekends, under a proposed national policy developed by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The National Aviation Stakeholders Forum (NASF) has called for the resignation of the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, over what it described as regulatory failures and poor handling of issues that culminated in the recent industrial action by aviation unions.
The group, made up of aviation experts and consultants, said the disruption ...
The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) Nigeria Region has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election at the weekend.
In a letter dated August 16 by OAIC Regional Secretary, Joe O. Okoh, for and on behalf of Regional President, OAIC Nigeria Region, Elder Israel Akinadewo, the bloc said Adeleke’s re-election was well-deserved.
The ...
As construction progresses on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Omotayo Oyerokun, a Civil Engineer, has appealed to Federal and State Governments
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Agbebaku stepped down on Monday amid reported moves by some lawmakers to impeach him.
Martin O’Neill’s Celtic eased past Dundee United with a 4-0 victory to reach the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals. O’Neill returned
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Think of a household that has stopped borrowing in a foreign currency but is now taking more expensive loans from
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At least 22 people, including the Chief Imam of Ungushi Izala Jumu’at Mosque, Imam Aliyu, have been killed by suspected bandits in Ungushi community, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The victims were reportedly killed during an attack on the community on Sunday evening, leaving residents in fear and raising fresh concerns over the
Ajibade took to X on Sunday to address Nigerian supporters, acknowledging the magnitude of the disappointment while defending the commitment of the team
Algeria beat host Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time to lift the bronze medal and
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Over the decades, yours truly has been able to identify the increasing significance of having media engagements with people who
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A Christian group, OAIC Nigeria Region, congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, praising his leadership and renewed mandate.
Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amidst impeachment moves by lawmakers. Get the latest details on the
Joao Pedro leads EPL pre-season goals with 7, while Christos Tzolis tops assists with 6. Discover the top performers ahead of the new Premier League season
The Olubadan of Ibadanland has nominated three Mogajis, including Wole Arisekola, to fill traditional chieftaincy vacancies in Ibadanland. Learn more about
Oseni said the political forces that failed to influence the Osun contest could return with a stronger strategy and greater deployment of what he described as “federal might” in 2027.
Timi Frank, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as
The statement could signal the beginning of the final chapter of a career that has spanned more than two decades and seen the Portuguese superstar win major honours with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Portugal
However, despite the complaints, more Afrobeats artistes have continued to churn out songs and albums that are heavily influenced by foreign sounds and genres.
The 40 Under 40 Awards brought together a distinguished gathering of young entrepreneurs, professionals and emerging leaders at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, in recognition of their achievements and contributions across various sectors.
“If you go to the secondary school that I attended now, sir, by 12 noon, the students have left school. You see them in hotels, in groups, trying to..."
Get the full list of EPL club-by-club pre-season results for the 2026/27 season. See how your favourite Premier League teams performed ahead of the new cam
Reaktor Energy Drink and EbonyLife Creative Academy partner to tell human stories behind the Lagos hustle, showcasing the determination of street vendors a
Ocelot Group, a health technology company registered in the United States and Nigeria, has launched a redesigned version of its Somalens mobile application, introducing artificial intelligence-powered health check-ins, personalised insights, wellness missions and digital rewards.
Efforts to promote a collaboration between Netflix and SABC are being discussed in Parliament.
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, of Rikoto in Zuru Local Government Area, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby and presenting the child to her husband as her own.
The incident reportedly occurred on July 23, 2025, when the suspect allegedly visited Fatima Muhammad shortly after she gave birth and offered ...
The police officer allegedly shot a trader at a checkpoint in Plateau State.
The Executive Woman Summit returns to Lagos with a powerful new conversation on vision, value, visibility and what it takes for women to thrive at the highest levels of leadership.
Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#32), scheduled to hold on
APC youth leader Dayo Israel says Governor Ademola Adeleke’s dancing was a political strength, connecting him with Osun voters. Learn how Adeleke dancing i
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
The Nigerian Army has drawn a fresh battle line against the Lakurawa terrorist group in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, deploying strengthened security measures to prevent further attacks and halt terrorist infiltration of vulnerable border communities.
The renewed offensive followed heightened security concerns in the area, particularly the ...
Software developers aren't buying the hype around frontier models.Nitat Termmee/Getty ImagesNew Hugging Face data shows a gap between the AI models developers talk about and those they use.Smaller models dominate downloads even though they get little hype online.The company compared the most-downloaded models with the most-liked models on its platform.The AI models getting the most attention ...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), on his 85th birthday.
President Tinubu described General Babangida, popularly known as IBB, as an elder statesman and an outstanding leader whose remarkable military career culminated in his leadership of the nation following the 1985 coup.
In a ...
A society without multifarious and divergent views would be one occupied by people who are like zombies in an apocalyptic sci-fi movie.
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City University Abuja has received its NUC licence and is now admitting postgraduate students for the 2026/2027 academic session. Apply now!
By Efe Onodjae
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has attributed the recurring boat accidents across the country to the failure of passengers and operators to use life jackets, as well as unsafe navigation practices.
Director-General of the NSIB, Capt Alex Badeh Jr, disclosed this during a virtual briefing with newsmen, saying that unlike the aviation sector, where ...
Salaam came distant third in the election with 17,180 votes while Adeleke who contested on the platform of Accord was victorious with 511,067 votes.
A powerful Indonesia earthquake has killed 54 people and displaced 12,800 on Flores island. Survivors await aid amidst aftershocks and damaged homes.
China’s retail sales and factory activity grew slower in July, missing forecasts and highlighting persistent pressure on the world’s second-largest economy
ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty ImagesUS stocks have are trading near records, begging the question for investors: pile in or wait for a pullback?The bull case is largely led by tame inflation data and reduced odds of a rate hike this year.The bear case points to factors like seasonal weakness and risks to earnings growth. If you're looking at the stock market's rally to record highs in August, you ...
Perumal is the Head of Legal at Standard Bank’s Insurance and Asset Management Business Unit and leads legal functions across Liberty’s insurance and asset management businesses.
Suspected armed attackers have reportedly killed some and injured others after invading communities in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Panettiere began her acting career as a child, appearing on the US soap opera One Life to Live at just four years old. She later built an extensive career in television and film, gaining international recognition for her role as Claire Bennet, a cheerleader with regenerative powers, in the science-fiction series Heroes.
Mali’s victory on Sunday extended its dominance in the competition
Ten-man Lens secured a 1-0 victory over PSG in the French Champions’ Trophy, with Florian Thauvin’s goal denying PSG a second trophy in five days.
The Kano State Fire Service's spokesperson, Saminu Abdullahi, in a statement on Sunday, said the incidents occurred at Gaida in the Kumbotso Local Government Area and at Kurna in the Fagge LGA.
The UK government has revised guidelines for bona vacantia property, including updated valuation charges. Understand how these changes affect unclaimed lan
Lance Yan, Kavitta Ghai, and Boris Skurikhin shared four days of sleep schedules with Business Insider.Lance Yan; Kavitta Ghai; Boris SkurikhinAs Silicon Valley embraces hardcore work schedules, founders debate the best sleeping habits.Business Insider tracked the sleep schedules of three young founders for four days.One founder got admittedly bad sleep. Another had a clear regimen to get her ...
Spur's newest restaurant in Pretoria has attracted massive attention from locals for its impressive facilities and offerings.
The APC youth leader made the remarks in a post on X on Sunday while reflecting on the outcome Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.
Which is the more significant milestone? Three years into the Tinubu administration? Or the prospect, next year, of another general election? In fact, some will reject this tension as a false one. Are both not but different faces of the same checkpoint in Nigeria’s development? True, in the sense in which Janus looked both towards
He maintained that the APC could be defeated in a credible election and predicted that Osun voters would reject the ruling party again during the 2027 general election.
Abdulaziz announced his return to the APC on Sunday in Ganduje, his hometown in Kano, several months after
Omobolaji Mogaji, founder of Rubellite Cosmetics, has, over the years, shaped the future of Africa’s beauty economy. In this interview
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Introduction Music has always been more than organised sound; it is a vessel of memory, identity, emotion, and shared human
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Lagos, Nigeria. August 13, 2026 – Integrated Indigo Limited, a full-service marketing communications consultancy firm, has bagged Agency of the Year at the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards.
Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre declares Christianity is not subordinate to any religion in Nigeria, condemning divisive comment
South Africa’s financial regulators plan to finalise new rules requiring over-the-counter derivatives to be centrally cleared in the next two years to improve transparency and reduce risk.
…as Nigeria accelerates sugar self-sufficiency drive The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is repositioning Nigeria’s sugar sector as one of
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The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a new entrepreneurship initiative targeting more than 100,000
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Obasanjo visited Adeleke at the Osun Government House shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the governor winner of Saturday’s governorship election.
Nigerian consumers have raised the alarm over declining product quality and quantity amid rising prices, warning that it is worsening
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Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIThis intern season, fetching lattes for bosses is out. Teaching bosses how to use AI is in.When Jasreen Toor interned at the agentic human resource company Eightfold AI this summer, her day wasn't filled with answering phones or taking notes. Instead, she spent most of her time building and then monitoring a Claude agent that scours through company information to ...
The incidents, which occurred at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area and Kurna in Fagge Local Government Area, were confirmed by
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By Yinka Kolawole
Nigeria’s dependence on imported textile materials has almost tripled with importation surging by 181 per cent in two years to N1.08 trillion in 2025 from N377.47 billion in 2023, despite repeated efforts to revive the oncethriving local textile industry.
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The Ooni of Ife will lead South-West monarchs to the Ita Ajero Festival in Ekiti, promoting Yoruba unity and cultural identity. Discover the history and si
A Nigerian Army commander visited Sokoto community, pledging troops’ readiness to tackle terrorists and enhance security. Residents urged to provide intell