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Opinion

Who is afraid of Senator Buba

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Sani Yusuf

When a Nigerian politician begins to command the angst of fellow politicians, chances are he or she is doing something right. In this political climate, attacks are often the clearest …

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Nigerian News

2025: NNPCL remits N7.96trn to federation account in 6 months

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) disclosed that it remitted N7.966 trillion to the Federation Account between January and June 2025. The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared the …

2025: NNPCL remits N7.96trn to federation account in 6 months Read More
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Entertainment

How music changed my life – Burna

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

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made a startling revelation about the alternative paths his life might have taken if he had not pursued …

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Editorial

The moratorium on new universities

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Blueprint Newspapers

The federal government recently placed a moratorium on the creation of new universities and polytechnics, among others, citing the need to tackle current challenges militating against existing tertiary schools. Rather …

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Business

Reforms, forex stability, good corporate earnings responsible for 40% gains – Rewane

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

Gains recorded in the Nigerian equities market in the first seven months has been attributed to foreign exchange (forex) market stability, structural reforms, and a sharp rebound in corporate earnings. …

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World Stage

Viral TV judge Frank Caprio d!es

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

Frank Caprio, the longtime Chief Judge of Providence Municipal Court celebrated for his warmth, humor, and viral TV fame, has died at 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His …

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Nigerian News

Pollution: NIMASA charges all ships operating in Nigeria on MARPOL compliance

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has charged all ships operating within Nigerian waters to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention …

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Sports

Tinubu passionate about of Super Eagles qualification for 2026 World Cup – Dikko

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Lekan Olaseinde

National Sports Commission Chairman (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is passionate about Super Eagles qualification to the 2026 World Cup. Speaking at the “Evening …

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Nigerian News

Ebonyi: Police arrest 131 crime suspects, rescue kidnap victims

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Admin I

The police in Ebonyi state, Wednesday said they have arrested 131 crime suspects in the past six weeks. The Commissioner of Police, Adaku Uche-Anya, stated this during a briefing at …

Ebonyi: Police arrest 131 crime suspects, rescue kidnap victims Read More
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Politics

Alia surrenders, backs assembly resolutions in Benue

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue state, Wednesday, formally upheld resolutions passed by the Benue State House of Assembly concerning the suspension of three senior public officials. The governor said …

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Nigerian News

Flooding: Kebbi appeals for FG’s intervention on collapsed road

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Muhammad Sadisu Abubakar

Unless the federal government deploys urgent intervention, the Kebbi state risks being severed from the rest of the country following the collapse of major bridges linking it with other towns …

Flooding: Kebbi appeals for FG’s intervention on collapsed road Read More
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Nigerian News

Jukun Wanu opposes renaming of territories in Benue

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

The National Association of Jukun Wanu (NAJUWA) has taken exception to what it described as “a disturbing and provocative motion” sponsored in the Benue State House of Assembly by Hon …

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Nigerian News

Owo Church bombing: Court shields identities of witnesses against Al-Shabab terrorists 

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja Tuesday granted the request of the Department of State Service (DSS) to shield the identities of witnesses that would give evidence in the …

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Politics

Bye-elections: Our exclusion Abure, APC’s conspiracy theory – LP

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Emeka Nze

The Interim National Working Committee (NWC) Labour Party has said the exclusion of the party from last Saturday’s parliamentary bye-elections in 16 constituencies by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) …

Bye-elections: Our exclusion Abure, APC’s conspiracy theory – LP Read More
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Nigerian News

We ‘ll restore 1m hectares degraded land in 10 states – ACReSAL

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Helen Oji

The Federal Government through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, has inaugurated a stakeholders’ engagement aimed at restoring one million hectares of degraded land in 10 States. The …

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Nigerian News

NMCN: Etsu Nupe lauds Tinubu for appointing Ndagi Alhassan as registrar

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh

Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing a reputable son of Kin Nupe, …

NMCN: Etsu Nupe lauds Tinubu for appointing Ndagi Alhassan as registrar Read More
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Security & Crime / Top Stories

‘Nigeria getting to the end of impunity’, NSA speaks on how 2 most wanted terrorists were arrested

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

Security agencies have arrested two most wanted notorious terrorists, Abu Baraa and Mahmuda, National Security Adviser (NSA) Mr Nuhu Ribadu, has said. The NSA said this Saturday at a world …

‘Nigeria getting to the end of impunity’, NSA speaks on how 2 most wanted terrorists were arrested Read More
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Politics

Edo bye-election: Okpebholo votes, decries BVAS delay

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Patrick Ahanor

The Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has cast his vote in the Saturday August 16, 2025 bye-election at Ward 2, Unit 1, Udomi Primary School in Esan Central Local …

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Sports

Rayo Vallecano stun Girona in LaLiga opener

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

Girona endured a disastrous start to their LaLiga campaign, suffering a 3-1 home defeat to Rayo Vallecano — the visitors’ first-ever top-flight victory on Catalan soil. Rayo took control early, …

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Nigerian News

Agency empowers 250 Yobe East youth with tech skills 

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Samuel Odaudu

‎The youth of Yobe East senatorial district totaling 250 have received training on digital payment system, point of sale (PoS), and cash support to start new businesses. The programme, which …

Agency empowers 250 Yobe East youth with tech skills  Read More
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Sports

Christ embassy honours NIS DG, others

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Admin I

It was a day of appreciation for the Christ Embassy Church Benin zone one who honoured those who have stood by them spiritually and financially in carrying out the work …

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Business

FirstBank charts new course  for non-oil exports

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has concluded arrangements for it’s 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference. The conference themed “The …

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Nigerian News

Plateau assembly speaker Daniel distributes trucks of free fertiliser to constituents 

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

Speaker of the Plateau state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel Gapyil, weekend, flagged off the distribution of four trucks of fertilisers to constituents across the four districts of …

Plateau assembly speaker Daniel distributes trucks of free fertiliser to constituents  Read More
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Business

Investment in human capital development to drive energy sustainability –  TotalEnergies 

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

  TotalEnergies has said that Nigeria’s long term energy sustainability cannot rely only on hydrocarbon resources but it will be driven by strategic investments in the human capital development. The …

Investment in human capital development to drive energy sustainability –  TotalEnergies  Read More
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Entertainment

Mr Eazi, billionaire’s daughter Temi Otedola tie the knot in Iceland

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigerian singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, and actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, have tied the knot in a private ceremony in Iceland. The …

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Trending

FPK Alumni: FRCN staff emerges national president

A staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) attached ...

Housekeeper, 2 others in court for allegedly stealing jewelry worth N11.5m

The police Monday arraigned a housekeeper, Blessing Patrick, who allegedly ...

Benue planning to eliminate Miyetti Allah leader – MACBAN

National Coordinator of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria ...

Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence, APC chieftain tells Obaseki 

  The South - South Zonal Organising Secretary of the ...

Recent Updates

  • Stop jumping, dragging steering with drivers, FCT CP warns officers September 1, 2025
  • Rivers LG poll: APC sweeps 20, PDP 3 September 1, 2025
  • Option A-4 should be the standard to govern elections in Nigeria – Onuora September 1, 2025
  • Fulham close in on £35m deal for Shakhtar’s Kevin September 1, 2025
  • VAR official dropped after PGMOL admit mistake September 1, 2025
  • US Open: Superb Auger-Aliassime ends Zverev’s bid for elusive major September 1, 2025
  • Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez back on Manchester United radar September 1, 2025
  • ‘Give it back’, Cirstea begs thief to return stolen trophy September 1, 2025
  • Vardy set for medical at Serie A side Cremonese September 1, 2025
  • ‎Okpebholo mourns late IGP Arase September 1, 2025
  • Concrete roads: A game changer for emergency response, security in Nigeria September 1, 2025
  • 27th anniversary: PDP has demonstrated remarkable tenacity despite challenges – Governors August 31, 2025
  • Flood warnings deserve action not just alerts August 31, 2025
  • WAFU-B U17 Boys tourney: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets step up preparations August 31, 2025
  • Rwanda’s Amavubi reveal date to hit Nigeria for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier August 31, 2025
  • Atalanta reject loan bids for Ademola Lookman August 31, 2025
  • Projects, appointment: Tinubu fair to all sections of country – FG August 31, 2025
  • Treat life daunting problems as infants do computer games August 31, 2025
  • All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat August 31, 2025
  • Ladi Bala: NRC MD apologises, names assaulted Journalist ambassador August 31, 2025
  • Investigate alleged threats on Ojulari’s life, Itsekiri group tasks IGP, DSS August 31, 2025
  • Arigo technologies makes history, unveils 7 groundbreaking digital platforms in Lagos August 31, 2025
  • Jewish community to FG, states: Protect lives, property in Nigeria August 31, 2025
  • Imo CP warns against attack on road traffic officers  August 31, 2025
  • Breaking: APC sweeps Rivers LG elections August 31, 2025
  • Breaking: Finally FG unveils new curriculum for basic, secondary, technical education August 31, 2025
  • Mgt, research experts stage 4th Int’l conference, others  August 31, 2025
  • Yobe: Police nab transformer vandals August 31, 2025
  • Breaking: Former IGP Solomon Arase d!es August 31, 2025
  • US Open: Gauff cruises aa Sinner targets last 16 August 31, 2025

Opinion

All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

FG urged to allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site

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 ...

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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