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Tuesday, 1st September, 2026

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APM to Presidency: Clear the Air on Tinubu’s Rumoured Incapacitation

2027 Elections: FixPolitics, Others Demand Collective Action, Accountability

Hamzat Urges Nigerian Youths to Uphold Faith, Integrity, Responsibility

US Embassy: Selected Visa Classes Still Processed in Abuja

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APM to Presidency: Clear the Air on Tinubu’s Rumoured Incapacitation

Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Allied People’s Movement (APM), has asked the presidency to clear the air on the simmering apprehensions that President Bola Tinubu had become incapacitated, leading to

2027 Elections: FixPolitics, Others Demand Collective Action, Accountability

Hamzat Urges Nigerian Youths to Uphold Faith, Integrity, Responsibility

US Embassy: Selected Visa Classes Still Processed in Abuja

FG Unveils Major Rail, Data, Terminal Projects to Reshape Nigeria’s Transport Sector

Wanted Sylva Dumps APC From Exile, Blasts Tinubu Govt

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APM to Presidency: Clear the Air on Tinubu’s Rumoured Incapacitation

2027 Elections: FixPolitics, Others Demand Collective Action, Accountability

Hamzat Urges Nigerian Youths to Uphold Faith, Integrity, Responsibility

US Embassy: Selected Visa Classes Still Processed in Abuja

FG Unveils Major Rail, Data, Terminal Projects to Reshape Nigeria’s Transport Sector

Wanted Sylva Dumps APC From Exile, Blasts Tinubu Govt

Musa, Ojo Reassure Nigerians in Angola as FG Vows to Revive Economy, Security

Tinubu Tasks N’Central on Insecurity

ADC Defends Atiku’s Subsidy Plan, Says Nigerians Deserve Cheaper Fuel

business

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Pi-CNG Backs Tinubu, Govs’ Push to Cut Transport Fares with CNG

FG Hands Over 188 Housing Units to Taraba

PTDF, SSDC Explore Partnership on Skills Development

TCN Unveils Load, Outage Analytics Platform for Grid Reliability

Stock Market Gains N1.9tn to Close August Positive

Nigeria Customs Hands Over 204 Firearms, Other Components to NCCSALW

OPay Dismisses Viral Message Claiming Indefinite Shutdown from Today

Union Bank Ampowers 98 Women Entrepreneurs with Skills, Funding

Firms Commit N2bn to Finance Solar Power for 300 Nigerian SMEs

politics

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2027: Can Akpabio’s Balancing Act Save 10th N’Assembly’s Final Stretch?

Uzodimma’s Dual Mandate Dilemma

It’s Time to Release Osun LG Allocations

Governors’ Influence on the Civil Service

BETWEEN OSUN AND MANCHESTER

Katsina APC Rift: Radda, Masari Power Struggle Tests Tinubu’s 2027 Political Machinery

When Power Spoke, Ndume Stayed: Tinubu, Remi and Zulum’s Intervention in a Senate Journey

Okorocha, Uzodimma’s Imo West Battle Gets Messier

Zacch Adedeji’s Campaign Role Sparks a Fresh Test of Public Trust

lifestyle

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Powell Homes Launches ROME Initiative, Offers 10% Discount on Property

Cardinal Torch: How a 6-Year-Old Nigerian Agribusiness is Rewriting Africa’s Commodity Story

Danladi Bako, Quintessential Broadcaster at 69

‘Baba Decided to Visit His Adopted Son,’ Charly Boy Gets Emotional As Ex-President Obasanjo Paid Him Surprise Visit

Wakanow Expands Travel Ecosystem With Direct Umrah Visa Authority, New Digital Platforms, More Physical Travel Centers Across Nigeria

Elevation Church Targets Over 5,000 for Singles ‘Hangout’

Operation Abo Eja: Strengthening Surveillance, Enforcing Regulations and Protecting Nigeria’s Fisheries

Titilayo Adeh: The Nigerian-Canadian Innovator Turning Everyday Problems Into Solutions

ANAKWUE’S CASE FOR A HEART-HEALTHY NIGERIA

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NMA Raises Alarm Over Doctors’ Exodus, Insecurity, Demands Urgent Action

What Nigerian DNA Reveals About Crime, Identity and Our Shared Ancestry

World Hepatitis Day: How Cerba Lancet Took Testing, Education, and Hope to the Streets of Mushin

Kegites Elders Provide Free Healthcare, Sponsor Table Tennis Tournament

LASHMA Seeks Media Support to Boost ILERA EKO Enrolment in Lagos

Medical Expert Offers Tips on Stroke Prevention

Dr. Adegbajo Odedina: Building Haven Pediatrics to Fight Nigeria’s Child Mortality Crisis

HEALTHCARE AS ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Don Raises the Alarm over Declining Public Trust in Healthcare System

sport

Ndidi Takes Next Step Beyond Football, With the Launch of DIIDS

Messi Calls Time on His Illustrious Argentina Career

Orban, Sor Win Battle of Four Nigerians in Turkish Super Lig

Ikpeme Charges Falconets to Go All Out Against Korea Republic

LOC Craves for Robust Media Support for Eko 2026

Sabalenka Blocks Out Noise to Overcome Tricky First Round Test

Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens Continue Impressive Showing at ICC U19 African Qualifiers in Tanzania

Ofili, Kanyisola Shine at Grand Prix Meets in Europe

Home Teams in Flying Start to New NPFL Season

education

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Warning Over 8,500 Attacks Targeted Schools in Two Years, Guterres Urges Stronger Action to Protect Education

Rivers Student, Agburum, Gets N1m as Winner of 2026 Mike Okonkwo Essay Contest

EKSU Financial Markets Programme: Pioneer Cohort Set to Graduate in 2026

From Birth Certificate to Classroom: Why Legal Identity Matters to a Child’s Education

Monarch Commends Oyebanji for Poly Upgrade, Seeks More Support for Education in Ijero

Gombe Tsangaya Scholars, Teachers Express Confidence in Governor, Endorse Gwamna

Over 1,000 Children to Benefit from YBWorms Social, Emotional Learning Programme

FUOYE Reform: Group Calls for Federal Funding Boost, Hails Anti-extortion Drive

Babcock University, PMI Nigeria Partner to Boost Students’ Global Employability

backpage

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The Problem With Nigerian Football

The Price of Cheap Petrol

Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Gamble: Nigerians Paid The Price, Now Atiku Offers A Way

TINUBU’S ₦1.4 TRILLION SOCIAL PROTECTION RESET: TURNING ECONOMIC REFORM INTO PEOPLE-CENTRED GOVERNANCE

Relax, Atiku Will Not Restore Subsidy

Atiku’s Subsidy Push & Echoes of Desperation

What FTSE Russell’s Decision Means for Investors, Nigeria

And Iyaloja Sets The Market on Fire

Abati’s Misrepresentations of the ICPC ‘Fake Agency’ Investigation

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Bad Behaviour: Between China and Nigeria

Change of Names in International Relations: From Appreciation and Self-Protection to Cold War Politics

The Long Game: What Will Tinubu Leave Behind?

The Two Nigerians We Live In

MESSAGING AND 2027 ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

Credibility in Osun, Questions for Wike and the NBA

International Law and Refund of Deportation Bills: The Case of Nigeria and Ghana versus South Africa

The Day Osun Spoke Back

Winning Election by Manu Militari: Is Killing Accord Party Members Not Self-defeating?

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