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Nigerian News

INEC begins physical voter registration ahead of 2027 general elections

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched the physical phase of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) across Nigeria, following the online pre-registration that started on August 18, 2025. INEC reports …

INEC begins physical voter registration ahead of 2027 general elections Read More
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Nigerian News

I’m committed to economic prosperity of all sections of Nigeria – Tinubu 

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Paul Okah

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, weekend, reiterated his unwavering commitment to inclusive economic prosperity for all sections of the nation.  The president gave this assurance  during the celebration of the silver …

I’m committed to economic prosperity of all sections of Nigeria – Tinubu  Read More
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Nigerian News

Breaking: Ex-Benue Speaker Dajoh mourns few hours after resignation

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The family of Hon. Aondona Dajoh, immediate past Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of his elder brother, Elder …

Breaking: Ex-Benue Speaker Dajoh mourns few hours after resignation Read More
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Nigerian News

Tor Tiv tasks Queen of the Rosary old girls on education, community development 

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, Prof James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, Sunday called on members of the Queen of the Rosary Old Girls Association (QROGA) to intensify efforts in …

Tor Tiv tasks Queen of the Rosary old girls on education, community development  Read More
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Sports

Delta state set to host 2025 NYG – NSC

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Admin I

Asaba, Delta state capital, is set to become the center of Nigeria’s sporting excitement as it hosts the 2025 National Youth Games (NYG) from August 29 to September 6. The …

Delta state set to host 2025 NYG – NSC Read More
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Nigerian News

Peter Obi’s son, Oseloka speaks on viral homosexuality allegations

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Oseloka Obi, son of the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed social media allegations linking him to homosexuality after photographs of him with London-based British-Nigerian, Kent …

Peter Obi’s son, Oseloka speaks on viral homosexuality allegations Read More
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Nigerian News

ASUU rejects FG’s loan scheme, threatens fresh strike 

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by John Moses

Leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Thursday warned the federal government on its plans to embark on industrial action, following persistent failure to honour agreements and address …

ASUU rejects FG’s loan scheme, threatens fresh strike  Read More
Letters

Kaduna by-election seals El-Rufai’s political obituary

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Mohammed Abdullahi

The dust has settled in Kaduna, and the verdict is unequivocal: Nasir El-Rufai’s political obituary has been written by the very people he once ruled with an iron fist. Last …

Kaduna by-election seals El-Rufai’s political obituary Read More
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Metro

Drama as woman confronts married man over online relationship

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A tense confrontation unfolded when a woman visited the home of a married man, claiming they had been in a relationship online for three years. In a video circulating online, …

Drama as woman confronts married man over online relationship Read More
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Sports

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel wins Lausanne Diamond League 400m hurdles

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has claimed his first-ever Diamond League victory, winning the men’s 400m hurdles at the Lausanne meet. Nathaniel clocked 48.08 seconds after powering through the final hurdle to …

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel wins Lausanne Diamond League 400m hurdles Read More
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Nigerian News

Coker: Nigeria’s top foreign diplomat d!es

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Cameroon. A statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said …

Coker: Nigeria’s top foreign diplomat d!es Read More
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Anambra: Security operatives who assaulted NYSC corps member sacked, to face prosecution

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Eight operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit have been arrested for the brutal assault and public stripping of Miss Jennifer Elobor, a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. A …

Anambra: Security operatives who assaulted NYSC corps member sacked, to face prosecution Read More
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Nigerian News

Chieftaincy tussle: Ooni of Ife dares Alaafin of Oyo

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The spokesperson for the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Mr. Moses Olafare, has dismissed the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, describing it as …

Chieftaincy tussle: Ooni of Ife dares Alaafin of Oyo Read More
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Sports

Inter Milan abandon move for Lookman as talks collapse

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Inter Milan have ended their pursuit of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman following the breakdown of negotiations with Atalanta. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Inter officials will meet Lookman’s camp …

Inter Milan abandon move for Lookman as talks collapse Read More
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Sports

Premier League: FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel to aid Bournemouth’s Semenyo after racist abuse

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Admin I

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned racist abuse directed at Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool, saying the world soccer governing body would reach out to the …

Premier League: FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel to aid Bournemouth’s Semenyo after racist abuse Read More
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Nigerian News

Tinubu approves N16.7bn for immediate reconstruction of Mokwa bridge – Idris

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger state, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. …

Tinubu approves N16.7bn for immediate reconstruction of Mokwa bridge – Idris Read More
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Nigerian News

Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 21.88% in July – NBS

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 21.88% in July 2025, down from 22.22% in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a decline of 0.34 percentage …

Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 21.88% in July – NBS Read More
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Nigerian News

CAC removes 247 companies from database *Full list

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a public disclaimer regarding the alleged incorporation of 247 companies. In a notice posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, …

CAC removes 247 companies from database *Full list Read More
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Opinion

Executive-legislature cooperation as enabler of national stability, growth and opportunities

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Ken Harries

A nation’s executive and legislature are like two oars propelling the same canoe. If one oar pulls with force while the other drifts lazily, the canoe spins in circles. If …

Executive-legislature cooperation as enabler of national stability, growth and opportunities Read More
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Nigerian News

RTEAN suspends secretary-general, appoints probe committee 

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Nasir S. Gwangwazo

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) Thursday informed members that an emergency national executive council (NEC) meeting was convened, Wednesday, in accordance with the association’s constitution and commitment …

RTEAN suspends secretary-general, appoints probe committee  Read More
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Business

FG settles N2trn capital obligations for 2024

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by David Agba, Abuja and Segun Odunewu, Lagos

The Federal Government has fully settled more than N2 trillion in outstanding capital budget commitments from the 2024 fiscal year, leaving no pending obligations unprocessed. This was disclosed on Thursday …

FG settles N2trn capital obligations for 2024 Read More
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Nigerian News

Emmanson: Ibom Air passenger gets job offers

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Comfort Emmanson, the woman at the centre of a recent Ibom Air passenger incident, has received two major job offers just hours after being discharged and acquitted by a Lagos …

Emmanson: Ibom Air passenger gets job offers Read More
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Sports

Newcastle agree £40m deal for Aston Villa’s Ramsey

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Admin I

Newcastle are close to signing Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey in a deal worth about £40m. BBC Sport reported on Wednesday that the clubs were in advanced talks over the proposed deal …

Newcastle agree £40m deal for Aston Villa’s Ramsey Read More
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Nigerian News

2027: PDP not wooing Jonathan, Obi – Ologunagba

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday denied wooing former President Goodluck Jonathan and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, to contest the 2027 presidential election …

2027: PDP not wooing Jonathan, Obi – Ologunagba Read More
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Sports

Turkish clubs eye Iheanacho as Sevilla weigh €3m sale

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho could be on the move again this summer, with several Turkish clubs reportedly interested in securing his services. The 28-year-old, who spent the latter half …

Turkish clubs eye Iheanacho as Sevilla weigh €3m sale Read More

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Opinion

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

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Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

Leadership crisis fuelling insecurity, poverty in North-west – Experts 

…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

Encourage education like sports sector in Nigeria – NNPP chieftain

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the South-west, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Friday tasked the ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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