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2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on ADC coalition, Peter Obi

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on ADC coalition, Peter Obi

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DJ Chicken makes U-turn, shares reason for 'cursing' Olamide, netizens doubt his words

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First day in UK: Nigerian man visits his children's school from airport, their reactions melt hearts

Family and Relationships

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Air India: 4 people who came across only survivor after plane crash share observations about him

People

27 minutes ago

Tinubu's presidency: "Not yet what we want it to be," FG speaks on Nigeria's economy

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Why Chelsea players could be banned from playing in the Champions League

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2027 election: APC scribe addresses concerns over Ganduje's sudden resignation

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OPay N12bn Scholarship: Lots of students struggle to pay their fees - OOU SUG president says

OPay N12bn Scholarship: Lots of students struggle to pay their fees - OOU SUG president says

As part of OPay’s plan to impact the lives and education of the youths, it has finally taken its scholarship programme to Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU).

Education

4 hours ago by Adunni Amodeni

2027: Why Peter Obi is very unlikely to get ADC ticket, Reno Omokri explains

2027: Why Peter Obi is very unlikely to get ADC ticket, Reno Omokri explains

Politics

10 minutes ago by Adekunle Dada

Diogo Jota: Eyewitness who filmed fatal accident disagrees with police report

Diogo Jota: Eyewitness who filmed fatal accident disagrees with police report

Football

13 minutes ago by Elijah Odetokun

Edo poll: PDP leaders react as Supreme Court delivers judgment on suit seeking sack of gov

Edo poll: PDP leaders react as Supreme Court delivers judgment on suit seeking sack of gov

Politics

16 minutes ago by Ridwan Adeola

Shadow govt: Amid DSS threats, Pat Utomi takes another action, declares support for ADC ahead of 2027 election

Shadow govt: Amid DSS threats, Pat Utomi takes another action, declares support for ADC ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

26 minutes ago by Ezra Ukanwa

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2027 election: Traditionalist with unique oracle predicts who will become the next president

2027 election: Traditionalist with unique oracle predicts who will become the next president

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Mohbad: Protest erupt over Iyabo Ojo's role in singer's case amid fire outbreak at her office

Nollywood

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Chelsea fans react following ban of PSG players ahead of CWC final: "We serve a living God"

Football

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How Rufai's mother dropped his Muslim name for Peter to save his life

Football

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Air India: Late flight attendant's uncle remembers 'strange' thing she did before dying in crash

People

7 hours ago

NIMET predicts heavy thunderstorms and rainfall in Nigeria, mentions states affected

Nigeria

an hour ago

“VDM is working for Naira Marley”: Mohbad’s In-Law Karimot drops new twist to singer’s death saga

Celebrities

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Plane crashes again in India, killing two pilots on board, safety review launched

Asia

6 hours ago

OPay partners with Olabisi Onabanjo University in groundbreaking N1.2bn 10-year scholarship drive

OPay partners with Olabisi Onabanjo University in groundbreaking N1.2bn 10-year scholarship drive

Education

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Lady who moved to Canada 6 months ago shares sad updates about her life: "Dollar Tree told me no"

Lady who moved to Canada 6 months ago shares sad updates about her life: "Dollar Tree told me no"

People

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Female photographer speaks on Chimamanda Adichie's real attitude, shares personal experience

Female photographer speaks on Chimamanda Adichie's real attitude, shares personal experience

People

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4 people who took Air India flight after deadly plane crash share what they noticed onboard

4 people who took Air India flight after deadly plane crash share what they noticed onboard

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Breaking: Tinubu gives fresh appointment to Ganduje

Breaking: Tinubu gives fresh appointment to Ganduje

Nigeria

7 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Jack Dorsey launches Bitchat, a WhatsApp rival that works without Internet or phone numbers

Jack Dorsey launches Bitchat, a WhatsApp rival that works without Internet or phone numbers

Technology

8 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Bridge collapses tragically, killing nine people, cars plunge into river

Bridge collapses tragically, killing nine people, cars plunge into river

Asia

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Obi has abandoned presidential ambition for Atiku, presidency alleges

Obi has abandoned presidential ambition for Atiku, presidency alleges

Nigeria

2 days ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Ahmed Musa reacts to alleged Land Cruiser gifts to Kano Pillars squad after becoming GM

Ahmed Musa reacts to alleged Land Cruiser gifts to Kano Pillars squad after becoming GM

Football

2 days ago by Babajide Orevba

“10-year-old son needs ₦19m for life-saving kidney transplant,” Teacher cries Out for help

“10-year-old son needs ₦19m for life-saving kidney transplant,” Teacher cries Out for help

Nigeria

2 days ago by Adekunle Dada

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Meet the members of Maroon 5: a look at the band's current and former members

Meet the members of Maroon 5: a look at the band's current and former members

7 hours ago by Naomi Karina

Meet Michelle The Valley, and her journey as she rose to the spotlight

Meet Michelle The Valley, and her journey as she rose to the spotlight

7 hours ago by Naomi Karina

Meet Stephen from Love Is Blind: His family, ambitions and reality TV spotlight

Meet Stephen from Love Is Blind: His family, ambitions and reality TV spotlight

a day ago by Ciku Njuguna

Who is The Rizzler? How one kid became TikTok's youngest charisma king

Who is The Rizzler? How one kid became TikTok's youngest charisma king

a day ago by Night Mongina

Fola Adeola: from banking pioneer to entrepreneurial visionary

Fola Adeola: from banking pioneer to entrepreneurial visionary

a day ago by Muhunya Muhonji

Segun Agbaje: The personal and professional journey of the banking titan

Segun Agbaje: The personal and professional journey of the banking titan

a day ago by Ciku Njuguna

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Ganduje breaks silence after Tinubu appointed him as board chairman of FAAN

Ganduje breaks silence after Tinubu appointed him as board chairman of FAAN

an hour ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Photos emerge as Atiku, Gowon, El-Rufai, Onanuga, others storm Abuja for launch of Garba Shehu’s book

Photos emerge as Atiku, Gowon, El-Rufai, Onanuga, others storm Abuja for launch of Garba Shehu’s book

an hour ago by Ezra Ukanwa

ADC raises alarm over fake state chairmen list, registration scam, advises members on next Action

ADC raises alarm over fake state chairmen list, registration scam, advises members on next Action

3 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Tension rises in Kano amid the menace of jungle justice

Tension rises in Kano amid the menace of jungle justice

4 hours ago by Usman Bello Balarabe

Bandits invade Kwara communities, kill 3 vigilantes, steal over 100 cows in fresh attacks

Bandits invade Kwara communities, kill 3 vigilantes, steal over 100 cows in fresh attacks

5 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Butchers shut down Ilorin abattoir in protest against sudden hike in daily levies

Butchers shut down Ilorin abattoir in protest against sudden hike in daily levies

6 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

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People

Call to bar: Lady achieves her dream of becoming a lawyer, shares impressive throwback photo

Call to bar: Lady achieves her dream of becoming a lawyer, shares impressive throwback photo

an hour ago by Israel Usulor

Lady seeks help as man starts building in front of her late father's house in Anambra, shares video

Lady seeks help as man starts building in front of her late father's house in Anambra, shares video

2 hours ago by Victor Duru

Okeke Chinedu Christian: JAMB 2025 highest-scoring candidate shares secret to his academic success

Okeke Chinedu Christian: JAMB 2025 highest-scoring candidate shares secret to his academic success

2 hours ago by Israel Usulor

Government worker in UK planning to return permanently to Nigeria shares reasons for decision

Government worker in UK planning to return permanently to Nigeria shares reasons for decision

3 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Two pilots die tragically as airplanes collide mid-air while trying to land in Canada

Two pilots die tragically as airplanes collide mid-air while trying to land in Canada

3 hours ago by Israel Usulor

Man breaks down in tears, displays heartbreaking message his mum sent him: "No one knows"

Man breaks down in tears, displays heartbreaking message his mum sent him: "No one knows"

5 hours ago by Victor Duru

People

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Politics

Just in: Ex-President GEJ's aide Reno Omokri, finally declares who he will support in the 2027 election

Just in: Ex-President GEJ's aide Reno Omokri, finally declares who he will support in the 2027 election

2 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Presidential aide reacts to claim Tinubu did not make Buhari president in 2015

Presidential aide reacts to claim Tinubu did not make Buhari president in 2015

2 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

El-Rufai pictured with Tinubu's spokesperson Onanuga in Abuja: "why are their faces like this?"

El-Rufai pictured with Tinubu's spokesperson Onanuga in Abuja: "why are their faces like this?"

3 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola

‘Shut up’: Buhari's ex-appointee Babachir Lawal slams presenter on live TV, video goes viral

‘Shut up’: Buhari's ex-appointee Babachir Lawal slams presenter on live TV, video goes viral

4 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola

2027 election: Dele Momodu mentions 'best ADC presidential candidate'

2027 election: Dele Momodu mentions 'best ADC presidential candidate'

4 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola

Akpabio mentions major reason lawmakers are in senate

Akpabio mentions major reason lawmakers are in senate

4 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Politics

Sports

Peter Rufai once named the only player who made him restless, now they’re both gone, Video

Peter Rufai once named the only player who made him restless, now they’re both gone, Video

3 hours ago by Dare Kuti

Ex-PSG star stylishly blames Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai for his death

Ex-PSG star stylishly blames Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai for his death

5 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Carlo Ancelotti: Former Real Madrid and AC Milan coach sentenced to prison for tax fraud

Carlo Ancelotti: Former Real Madrid and AC Milan coach sentenced to prison for tax fraud

5 hours ago by Dare Kuti

NFF slammed for abandoning Peter Rufai before his death, last image trends

NFF slammed for abandoning Peter Rufai before his death, last image trends

6 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Super Eagles star reportedly wanted by Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Napoli in intense transfer battle

Super Eagles star reportedly wanted by Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Napoli in intense transfer battle

7 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Viral image of Peter Rufai before death leaves Nigerians in despair

Viral image of Peter Rufai before death leaves Nigerians in despair

14 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Sports

Football WWE Tennis Athletics Boxing

World

US: Donald Trump under fire for praising ‘good English’ of Liberian president

US: Donald Trump under fire for praising ‘good English’ of Liberian president

3 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola

Tunnel collapses trapping 31 construction workers who were eventually rescued

Tunnel collapses trapping 31 construction workers who were eventually rescued

4 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Student pilots killed in mid-air collision during landing attempt

Student pilots killed in mid-air collision during landing attempt

6 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

UK announces e-Visas, issues new directives to Nigerians applying for study, work visas

UK announces e-Visas, issues new directives to Nigerians applying for study, work visas

15 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

US arrests Chinese hacker in Italy for cyberattacks on American institutions

US arrests Chinese hacker in Italy for cyberattacks on American institutions

22 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Japa: Canada sets N17 million as minimum fund for skilled worker immigrants

Japa: Canada sets N17 million as minimum fund for skilled worker immigrants

22 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

World

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Editorial

Besieged by life? How you can turn it around, by Duke Ezikpe Mma

Besieged by life? How you can turn it around, by Duke Ezikpe Mma

2 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

When power mongers regroup: Inside the ADC circus, by Temitope Ajayi

When power mongers regroup: Inside the ADC circus, by Temitope Ajayi

3 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Defections, endorsements, and Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, by Ezinwanne Onwuka

Defections, endorsements, and Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, by Ezinwanne Onwuka

5 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Unlocking Nigeria’s production potential through China’s tariff-free African trade policy

Unlocking Nigeria’s production potential through China’s tariff-free African trade policy

7 days ago by Rahaman Abiola

2027: Between ‘urban bandits’ and ‘political IDPs’, by Phrank Shaibu

2027: Between ‘urban bandits’ and ‘political IDPs’, by Phrank Shaibu

9 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Navigating JAMB glitch: Lessons for officials and students ahead of 2026 UTME

Navigating JAMB glitch: Lessons for officials and students ahead of 2026 UTME

12 days ago by Victor Duru

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Education

Hoodlums raid Kano public schools, steal windows, doors, and equipment

Hoodlums raid Kano public schools, steal windows, doors, and equipment

5 hours ago by Usman Bello Balarabe

JAMB releases 3 key requirements for UTME candidates to be listed on national matriculation list

JAMB releases 3 key requirements for UTME candidates to be listed on national matriculation list

6 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Top private school opens recruitment for Nigerians with competitive salary, mentions who can apply

Top private school opens recruitment for Nigerians with competitive salary, mentions who can apply

6 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

UTME 2025: New twist as JAMB alleges foul play in result of highest scorer, Chinedu Okeke

UTME 2025: New twist as JAMB alleges foul play in result of highest scorer, Chinedu Okeke

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola

JAMB 2025: Anambra, Imo, other states with top UTME exam malpractices

JAMB 2025: Anambra, Imo, other states with top UTME exam malpractices

a day ago by Bada Yusuf

JAMB: Anambra candidate emerges 2025 UTME top scorer, details emerge

JAMB: Anambra candidate emerges 2025 UTME top scorer, details emerge

a day ago by Esther Odili

Education

Business and Economy

Volkswagen halts electric minivan exports to the United States

Volkswagen halts electric minivan exports to the United States

an hour ago by AFP

Nigeria's oil production booms as active rigs surge by 475% in 4 years, driving economic growth

Nigeria's oil production booms as active rigs surge by 475% in 4 years, driving economic growth

an hour ago by Ruth Okwumbu

Good news for crypto users as Bitcoin hits highest-ever price in history

Good news for crypto users as Bitcoin hits highest-ever price in history

an hour ago by Victor Enengedi

EU opens new probe into TikTok data transfer to China

EU opens new probe into TikTok data transfer to China

an hour ago by AFP

New report names 4 Africans wealthier than half the continent, Dangote leads

New report names 4 Africans wealthier than half the continent, Dangote leads

an hour ago by Pascal Oparada

Petrol imports crash as Dangote slashes price, announces expansion to other countries

Petrol imports crash as Dangote slashes price, announces expansion to other countries

2 hours ago by Zainab Iwayemi

Business and Economy

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Entertainment

Kiddwaya drags fan to filth over comment on post about what his mother did for him: "E enter well"

Kiddwaya drags fan to filth over comment on post about what his mother did for him: "E enter well"

2 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Rita Edochie fires critics asking May to drop Yul Edochie's name after divorce: "Go hug transformer"

Rita Edochie fires critics asking May to drop Yul Edochie's name after divorce: "Go hug transformer"

3 hours ago by Eniola Lasaki

“He no dey forget receipt": Portable responds to Davido’s ‘Odogwu bar’ shade, reignites fresh drama

“He no dey forget receipt": Portable responds to Davido’s ‘Odogwu bar’ shade, reignites fresh drama

3 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Mohbad: Karimot rains curses on Naira Marley, shares reason Sam Larry beat singer in viral clip

Mohbad: Karimot rains curses on Naira Marley, shares reason Sam Larry beat singer in viral clip

4 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Eva Alordiah lashes out at Linda Ikeji, strongly warns her: "I’m not the woman to play with"

Eva Alordiah lashes out at Linda Ikeji, strongly warns her: "I’m not the woman to play with"

4 hours ago by Harrison Mcdonald Ihuoma

Mohbad's dad accused of using son for fame: "U didn't buy him a good coffin. He's still in d morgue"

Mohbad's dad accused of using son for fame: "U didn't buy him a good coffin. He's still in d morgue"

4 hours ago by Eniola Lasaki

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"Ina lalata da maza 600 a wata": An ji ta bakin budurwa da ke karuwanci a Katsina

"Ina lalata da maza 600 a wata": An ji ta bakin budurwa da ke karuwanci a Katsina

11 minutes ago by Sani Hamza

'Mun gane wayon': ADC ta yi martani kan zargin shiryawa Tinubu 'juyin mulki'

'Mun gane wayon': ADC ta yi martani kan zargin shiryawa Tinubu 'juyin mulki'

13 minutes ago by Aisha Ahmad

2027: Malamin addini ya faɗi tikitin mutum 2 kacal da zai iya kayar da Tinubu cikin sauƙi

2027: Malamin addini ya faɗi tikitin mutum 2 kacal da zai iya kayar da Tinubu cikin sauƙi

16 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

An hango Kashim Shettima, Kwankwaso, El-Rufa'i da Saraki tare a Abuja

An hango Kashim Shettima, Kwankwaso, El-Rufa'i da Saraki tare a Abuja

19 minutes ago by Ibrahim Yusuf

Gwamnan APC ya yi martani kan hukuncin Kotun Koli, ya tura sako ga 'yan adawa

Gwamnan APC ya yi martani kan hukuncin Kotun Koli, ya tura sako ga 'yan adawa

31 minutes ago by Sharif Lawal

"Yan jarida 12 sun mutu," Iran ta sake kwance wa Isra'ila zani a kasuwa bayan yaƙi

"Yan jarida 12 sun mutu," Iran ta sake kwance wa Isra'ila zani a kasuwa bayan yaƙi

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