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President Tinubu Welcomes Rescue of 308 Abducted Citizens In Kwara, Niger States, Calls For Stronger Early Warning SystemsPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly welcomes the successful rescue of 308 Nigerian citizens who were abducted in different attacks in Niger and Kwara states. One hundred and sixty-three of those rescued were abducted from Woro Community in Kaiama LGA, Kwara State, and 145 from Niger State. The victims were... Continue- Why We Froze Osun State Government Account —EFCCThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained its decision to place a Post No Debit order on the Osun State government account, saying the action was a preventive measure to safeguard public funds. In a statement signed by Mr. Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity, the Commission... Continue
- Dangote Refinery Drops Petrol To ₦1,165/Litre, Diesel To ₦1,570/LitreDangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market. Under the new pricing structure, the refinery has reduced... Continue
- H1 2026: President Tinubu’s Policy Reforms Credited for Strong Corporate PerformanceThe strong financial performance recorded by many companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange in the first half of 2026 has been linked to key economic reforms implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration since mid-2023. Analysts point to structural changes in foreign exchange management, energy sector policy, fiscal adjustments,... Continue
- Breaking: NAICOM Revokes Nigeria Reinsurance’s Licence, Appoints Muiz Banire As Receiver/LiquidatorThe National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation over its failure to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) and appointed Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, OON, as Receiver/Provisional Liquidator to wind up the company’s affairs. The appointment took effect... Continue
- Wike Declares Abuja Business And Investment Expo Open, Calls for Investments To Drive FCT GrowthMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has declared open the 2026 Abuja Business and Investment Expo (ABIE 3.0), calling on investors, policymakers and development partners to translate discussions into concrete investments that will accelerate economic growth and position Abuja as a leading investment destination in... Continue
Entertainment
BY AISHA ABUBAKAR The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of popular Nollywood actress, writer and producer, Temitope Osoba. Temitope reportedly passed away Tuesday at the... Continue
Africa Magic’s flagship and longest-running drama series, Tinsel, has returned for its landmark 19th season on Monday, 3 August 2026, with brand-new episodes airing every weekday at 7:30 pm WAT on... Continue
The first official voting of Big Brother Naija Season 11 is here, and fans have the power to decide who stays in the House and who leaves the competition.... Continue
The game has entered a whole new phase in Big Brother Naija Season 11. After days of anticipation, Flora and Aikou have been confirmed as this season’s Gambits after... Continue
Africa Magic is set to premiere its latest original drama series, Secret Lives, on Monday, 3 August 2026, with new episodes airing weekdays at 8:30 pm WAT on Africa... Continue
Advertising professionals have been urged to continuously evolve their skills, operating models and creative approaches to remain relevant in an industry being reshaped by artificial intelligence, changing consumer behaviour... Continue
Education
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has received the endorsement of teachers across Ogun State as their... Continue
Professor Segun Aina has officially assumed office as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final five-year tenure... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund (NB/FOETF) has awarded a secondary school scholarship to Ayomide Avose, a young student who gained national recognition as the keynote speaker at... Continue
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed a series of Executive Orders establishing a new governance framework for education in the state. The orders cover financing, school protection,... Continue
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, has appointed Nicholas “Nicky” Okoye as a visiting senior lecturer, effective immediately, as part of efforts to expand its focus on digital assets and capital... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU PhD Ahead of school closure this week, the Government of Anambra State has reemphasized its position on graduation ceremonies for nursery, primary, and junior secondary school pupils,... Continue
Editorials
Crime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained its decision to place a Post No Debit order on the Osun State government account, saying the action was a... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 41-year-old man, Umaru Mohammed, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court over allegations bordering on conduct likely to cause breach of peace and negligence that led... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Justice A.M. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 convicted and sentenced a fake lawyer, John Nwawuto... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA Two men, Ashafa Muftaudeen and Shakirudeen Shonekan, were arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over allegations bordering on conspiracy, cultism, and unlawful possession of firearms in the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 19-year-old man, Waheed Habeeb, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ojo over allegations relating to the alleged theft of copper cables and wires... Continue
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline, and the rule of law following recent public statements and social media commentary by Mr. Martins... Continue
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has received the endorsement of teachers across Ogun State as their... Continue
Teachers in Ogun State have thrown their weight behind the governorship bid of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election, Senator... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has concluded the fifth edition of the Oloja Yayi Market Men... Continue
Chairmen and members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State have collapsed their political structure and decamped to work for Senator... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to close ranks, embrace reconciliation,... Continue
The South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) 2.0 officially commenced its activities in Osun State with a remarkable 2 days programme that brought together eminent political leaders, government functionaries, traditional... Continue
Business
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its... Continue
The strong financial performance recorded by many companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange in the first half of 2026 has been linked to key economic reforms implemented by President... Continue
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation over its failure to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) and appointed Senior Advocate... Continue
BY MICHAEL AKINOLA Zenith Bank Plc has disclosed that it is investigating an incident involving unauthorised access to customers’ data. The bank said the breach does not involve financial... Continue
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced a strong performance for the first half of the 2026 financial year, recording a Group Revenue of N804 billion, representing... Continue
The Board Chair of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Juliet Anammah, has underscored the importance of strong corporate governance and consistent industrial policy as critical drivers of Nigeria’s long-term economic growth... Continue
Feature
Health
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, a medical doctor turned business magnate has funded West Africa’s first ophthalmic surgical simulation centre, naming it in memory of his late wife, Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe.... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the National Malaria Elimination Programme and the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE KARKNEE, a health device brand, has introduced the KARKNEE Superactive Series 5 Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor in Nigeria. The device is SON approved and targeted at hospitals,... Continue
GTCO Plc, a leading African financial institution with global reach, has hosted the 16th edition of its Autism Conference under the “Orange Ribbon Initiative” on July 27 and 28,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Diabetes monitoring tools in Nigeria have expanded with the availability of the Karknee Blood Glucose Meter. The device is designed for families and healthcare facilities to check... Continue
The Orashi National Congress, ONC, a notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, has congratulated renowned Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, Prof. Ureh Annabel Oparaodu, on her election as Chairman of... Continue
Interview
Metro
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Nightmare continues for travelers on the Benin-Ore Expressway as the month of August 2026 begins with worse conditions than July. Motorists and passengers are still sleeping overnight... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE Several communities across Anambra State have been busy with burial ceremonies and traditional rites in the last two weeks of July 2026 as families lay loved ones... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE At about 6:20 PM on a Thursday, Mama Bose boarded a bus in Lagos. Her destination was Owerri, Imo State. She had a bag of garri, a... Continue
The Akinole-Oshiun Family has rejected the Ogun Oshun River Basin Development Authority’s (OORBDA) claim to an 8,000-square-metre parcel of land along Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, insisting that... Continue
Glovo, a leading multi-category tech company, Thursday announced its integration into the generative AI ecosystem with the launch of its “Shopping Assistant” for ChatGPT and Claude. Users can now... Continue
The Lagos State Government has commissioned the rehabilitated 1.2-kilometre access road and new disposal platforms at the Olusosun Disposal Facility, a move aimed at strengthening waste management operations at... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The recent resurgence of the Labour Party reflects deliberate leadership, strategic clarity and timely intervention, with Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the centre of this... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI A delegation of Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) on Thursday, 6 November 2025 paid a courtesy visit on the Governor of Lagos State,... Continue
ABIODUN ADIGUN “Unlike the masses, intellectuals have a taste for rationality and interest in facts. Their critical habit of mind makes them resistant to the kind of propaganda that ... Continue
PHOTOS BY ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the... Continue
PHOTOS BY ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI The 2024 World Table Tennis Contender Lagos is currently ongoing at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI FC Barcelona Femini forward, Nigerian soccer star, Assist Oshoala was at the private home of the Nigerian First Family in Lagos where she was received by... Continue
Sports
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN World Football Summit Ambassador to Africa and CEO of F&A Sporting Management, H.E. Prince Fred Akhigbe, has leveraged his international network to secure a landmark title... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is on the verge of announcing a new sponsor ahead of the 2026/27 season, with Chairman Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye reaffirming... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The founder of the Squash Premier League and Beacon of Positivity Foundation (BOPF), Coach T. Connor Tuodolo, says the competition was established to take children off... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria has emerged as the best African nation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing seventh overall among the 72 participating nations with a total of... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN Nigeria’s Super Falcons demonstrated supreme resilience, tactical discipline, and relentless determination on Saturday night, defeating the Copper Queens of Zambia 1–0 in a thrilling WAFCON group-stage... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE A five-man team from the Confederation of African Football arrived in the Federal Capital, Abuja, on Thursday for a first inspection of facilities that Nigeria... Continue
World
DUMO CHIZUBE HOPE The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, security, democratic governance and sustainable development across Africa through... Continue
OKOBIA RAYMOND Renewable power projects can now seek credits under the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, after the UN Body overseeing the mechanism adopted a new methodology for grid connected renewable electricity. This decision reflects the Article 6.4 Supervisory... Continue
The U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced today that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest... Continue
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim on Monday April 20, 2026 formally presented his Letter of Credence to the United Nations in New York , United States of America. UN Secretary General... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, in a powerful demonstration of commitment to... Continue
A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES lll AT THE STATE BANQUET IN HONOUR OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU,... Continue
Latest News
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly welcomes the successful rescue of 308 Nigerian citizens who... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained its decision to place a... Continue
The Presidency has attributed the strong financial performance recorded by many companies listed on... Continue
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor... Continue
The strong financial performance recorded by many companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange in... Continue
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation... Continue
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has declared open the... Continue
Oyo Hospitals Board Disowns Fake Internship Circular As OYRLEA Intensifies Environmental Enforcement
The Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board (OYSHMB) has warned members of the public against... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda... Continue
The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen governance, fiscal planning and institutional... Continue
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