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Monday, 8th June, 2026

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Police: Four Suspects Arrested Over Abduction of Adelabu’s Sister, Two Sons 12 hours ago

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Police Rescue Kidnapped Sister of Ex-Minister Adelabu, Twin Sons 1 day ago

ADC Sues FHC CJ, Tsoho, over Alleged Disobedience of Court 4 days ago

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Tinubu: We Won’t Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits, We’ll Rout Them, Free Our People

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Optiva Capital Partners Drives Wealth, Global Access, Social Impact Across Africa

Chairman, Franklin Nechi, says the future belongs to Africans who combine mobility, smart investment and purposeful legacy building As Africa navigates a rapidly changing global economic landscape, Optiva Capital Partners

Troubling Silence Before the 2027 Polls

Onigbongbo LCDA, Brampton Partner on Youth Devt

Tinubu: We Won’t Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits, We’ll Rout Them, Free Our People

ADC: Court Begins Accelerated Hearing in Suit against David Mark Leadership Today

Supreme Court’s Verdict Restores Nestoil, Neconde’s Control, as Senior International Lenders Move Against FBN Trustees

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Optiva Capital Partners Drives Wealth, Global Access, Social Impact Across Africa

Onigbongbo LCDA, Brampton Partner on Youth Devt

Tinubu: We Won’t Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits, We’ll Rout Them, Free Our People

ADC: Court Begins Accelerated Hearing in Suit against David Mark Leadership Today

Supreme Court’s Verdict Restores Nestoil, Neconde’s Control, as Senior International Lenders Move Against FBN Trustees

Adeniyi Courts Diplomats, Top Govt Officials as Customs Expands Global Partnerships, Trade Cooperation

Lawal: Certain Interests Plotted My Removal as SGF, ADC Must Remove Atiku

Vacate Wadata Plaza Now, PDP Professionals Tell Members Loyal to Wike

Saraki Tackles PDP Factional Guber Hopeful, Candidate Reacts, Discloses Plan

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FMDA Sees N10.9tn June Liquidity Inflow as OMO Maturities Dominate Market Outlook

Q1: 27 Blue-chip Firms Declare N3.8tn Profit, N1.02tn Tax Expense

MTN Defends Data Depletion, Assures Customers of Better Service Quality

Stock Market Depreciates by N4.91trn in First Trading Week of June

Experts Advocate Regulatory, Policy Practice to Support Business Resilience

ITGOV to Drive Critical Conversations on Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure

ESET Strengthens Cybersecurity Awareness across Lagos MDAs

FAAN Commences Management Retreat to Promote Efficiency

Massimo De Luca: Nigeria and Europe Must Build Long-term Investment Partnerships

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Troubling Silence Before the 2027 Polls

Political Parties’ Undemocratic Primary Elections

Is INEC’s Complicit in Political Parties’ Crises

The Abracadabra of Chinda’s Defection and Democratic Rot

Kaduna Scores Another Big Win Under Uba Sani

Let’s Prioritise Bringing Back Oyo Children

From Badagry Royalty to Deputy Governor: The Rise of Princess Damilola Sonayon-James

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STATE POLICE AND NIGERIA’S SECURITY DILEMMA

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Nigerian Navy @70: Celebrating Seven Decades of Operational Excellence

Police Confirm Rescue of Abducted Woman, Twin Sons in Ibadan, Neutralise Two Suspects

FTC AND THE RISE OF INDIGENOUS STOCKBROKING

Folasade Ogunbiyi: Inspiring Generations

As Insecurity Continues to Hit Retired Generals

From Sand Drawings to Epic Journeys

Jimoh Ibrahim: The Scholar-Diplomat

Nigeria’s New Security Dance with Poland

High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi Rolls Out the Drums for Wife’s Golden Jubilee

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Beyond Maternal Statistics: Turning Commitment into Action on Maternal Nutrition

Fertility Foundation Expands Support for Women as Cost of IVF Soars

Stakeholders Demand Grassroots Reforms to Rescue Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare System

FG Denies Alleged Suspension of Collective Bargaining Agreements With Health Sector

Healthcare Executive Moves to Close Diaspora Insurance Gap

World Hypertension Day: Nigerian Experts Warn of Silent Killer, Demand Cheaper Meds, Wider Screening

Lagos Confronts Maternal Deaths with Targeted Solutions

Expert Advocates Bold Reforms, Evidence-based Policymaking to Boost Healthcare Coverage

When The Law Is Silent, Everyone Suffers: Why Nigeria Needs A Surrogacy Act Now

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Injured Ogbu for Scan Today as 22 Eagles Train Ahead Clash with Portugal

Akpe Hails UEFA for Inviting Bayelsa Gov, Pinnick as Special Guests at Champions League Final

Gara-Gombe Absolves Gusau of Blames Over Eagles Failure to Qualify for World Cup

Itemuagbor Hails Okphebolo as Edo Proves Nigeria Safe for Sports

Amusan Wins New Taipei 100m Hurdles with Meet Record 12.72s

Iran Accuses U.S. of Discriminatory Treatment Over World Cup Visa Denials

Pisa of Italy Star Durosinmi Leaves S’Eagles Camp to Prepare for His Wedding

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Afrobeats Goes to World Cup

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YABATECH Council Advocates Stronger University/Traditional Institution Partnerships for National Devt

Tinubu Felicitates Jimoh Ibrahim on Election as Chair of UN Budget and Administration Committee

Lagos Schools Debate Promotes Critical Thinking, Rewards Winners

WAEC Advocates Stronger Academic Integrity to Boost Global Competitiveness

Akada Children’s Book Festival Inspires Young Readers, Celebrates Literary Excellence

2026 UTME: Teesas Sustains Exceptional Performance Above National Average

Anyiam Chimkwesiri Wins Verboheit Mathematics Competition

How Nigerian Varsities Can Explore Alternative Funding Amid Rising Financial Pressures

Tinubu’s Appointment of 40-year-old Prof. Segun Aina as JAMB Registrar Receives Widespread Applauds

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What will you vote for?

This Has Got to Work

As a New Enugu Rises

Will Ogbomoso Be the Turning Point?

Emerging Patterns from the 2027 Electoral Cycle

Not a Fodder for Politics: Orire Abduction & Security Challenges

For ‘Sade Ogunbiyi at 80, Let’s Dance at the Square

Confronting Nigeria’s Growing Domestic Terror Threat

The Army, the Media and National Interest Communication

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Futility of United States of Nigeria: The Need to Go Beyond United States of America and United States of Africa

When Insecurity Sits At The Dinner Table

Rescue as Leitmotif, Not Relitigation

Regionalism as a Tool of Global Governance and Development: The Case of a Divided Africa

Campaigning Over Corpses

AS THE 2027 RACES BEGIN IN EARNEST

Of Bad Leaders, Unpatriotic Followers

The President Nigeria Still Doesn’t Need

Of Homeland Security, Presidential Pardon and 2027 Elections

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