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Tuesday, 21st July, 2026

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Defence Minister To Rumour Mongers: I’ve No Plan To Resign From Tinubu’s Govt

Saidu B. Samaila & Co., Chamco Digital Partner to Launch AI, Cloud Technology Workforce Training

Olukoyede Stresses Intelligence, Information Sharing in Tackling Terrorism Financing, Illicit Financial Flows in West Africa

FG Records Over $24.1bn Investment, $6.1bn to Boost Non-oil Exports, Says Minister

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Defence Minister To Rumour Mongers: I’ve No Plan To Resign From Tinubu’s Govt

.Threatens legal action against those behind the rumour .Says president happy with improved security situation nationwide Deji Elumoye in Abuja Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, has described as false rumours

Saidu B. Samaila & Co., Chamco Digital Partner to Launch AI, Cloud Technology Workforce Training

Olukoyede Stresses Intelligence, Information Sharing in Tackling Terrorism Financing, Illicit Financial Flows in West Africa

FG Records Over $24.1bn Investment, $6.1bn to Boost Non-oil Exports, Says Minister

FG Urges Investment in Power Sector to Support Economic Growth

Senate Passes Landmark Insurance Reform Bill, Replaces 1997 NAICOM Act

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Defence Minister To Rumour Mongers: I’ve No Plan To Resign From Tinubu’s Govt

Saidu B. Samaila & Co., Chamco Digital Partner to Launch AI, Cloud Technology Workforce Training

Olukoyede Stresses Intelligence, Information Sharing in Tackling Terrorism Financing, Illicit Financial Flows in West Africa

FG Records Over $24.1bn Investment, $6.1bn to Boost Non-oil Exports, Says Minister

FG Urges Investment in Power Sector to Support Economic Growth

Senate Passes Landmark Insurance Reform Bill, Replaces 1997 NAICOM Act

FG Launches Laptop Credit Scheme to Give Access, Boost to Digital Devices

FRC Frets Over Failure of Customs to Submit Audited Financial Statements Since 2019

Olubadan, CCII, JBC, Others Celebrate Babalola As Rotary International President

business

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FirstHoldCo Delivers N1.93 Trillion Gross Earnings and N653.5 Billion PBT in H1 2026

Stock Market Gains N1.76tn Amid Sustained Investors Confidence

iDICE Opens Applications for Growth Lab to Support High-potential Nigerian Startups

GCR Upgrades Axxela’s National Scale Long-term Issuer Rating to A+(NG)

Guinness Unveils N400m Consumer Promo

Stakeholders Back NCC’s Zero-rated Access to Educational Platforms

NCDMB, Renaissance Begin Training for 300 Nigerians in Oil, Gas

HBM: Our Sustainability Initiatives Continue to Impact Lives, Strengthening Communities

Nigeria’s Gas Output Hits 1.43 Tscf in H1 as Non-associated Volumes Lead

politics

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Too Many Silks, Too Little Prestige

Two Judgements, One Election: Can INEC Keep 2027 on Track?

‘WUNTISM’ AND NIGERIA’S POLITICAL THOUGHT

Who’s Afraid of UN Probe of Oriire Abduction?

Is Danladi Umar Suffering from Karma?

Time to Reform Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System

How Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Emerged as Ondo’s Most Influential Political Force

Makinde vs Abuja: The Escalating Rift Between Oyo Governor and FG

Zacch Adedeji: The Silent General Shaping Oyo’s Political Chessboard

lifestyle

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I-Scholar Initiative Inducts 100, Tasks Beneficiaries on Integrity, Global Impact

Countries That Chose Peace Got Rich, Countries That Chose War Got Poor: Here’s The Proof

From Chalk to Chamber: Orogbu bags Legislator of the Year Award

Lagos Leather Fair 2026 Maps Global Future for African Leather with AI and Exports

NNS BEECROFT Sustains Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking, Hands Over 756kg Cannabis to NDLEA

Oyedepo Re-ordains Komaiya, Wife As Masters City Is Dedicated in Warri

World Cup Coverage Marks New Era for Sports Broadcasting in Africa, Says SportyTV

NBC Trains Installers in Ibadan, to Accelerate Transition to Digital Television

Access Bank Wins 16 Euromoney Awards, Reinforcing Global Banking Leadership Through Strategy, Innovation, Impact

health

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UNICEF, EU Launch Leadership Capacity Initiative to Strengthen Adamawa Health System

Aga Khan University Hospital Seeks African-Led Healthcare Solutions to Curb Medical Tourism

Nigeria to Host Mental Health, Gender-Based Violence Conference as Experts Call for National Action

EL-Lab Medical Diagnostics and Research Centre Secures ReAccreditation to ISO 15189:2022

Babies Matter Medical Centre Wins Two UK Awards for Excellence in Neonatal Care

Don Advocates Reforms to Reverse Nigeria’s Healthcare Workforce Crisis

Yohanna Kusau: A Quiet Champion of Primary Healthcare in Nigeria

Firm Eyes Healthcare Access for 180mn Uninsured Nigerians

Firm Eyes Healthcare Access for 180m Uninsured Nigerians with Diaspora Subscription Portal

sport

Champions Pocket N37m, Six Cars at 12th National Derby Races in Sokoto

Fasuba Tips Kanyinsola for Greatness as First Batch of Team Nigeria Athletes Storm Glasgow

No Movement for Super Eagles as World Cup Winner Spain Leapfrogs Argentina to Top

Messi Admits ‘Pain is Immense’ after Losing World Cup Final

Spain Dethrones Argentina to Become Champions of 2026 World Cup

….Mbappe Becomes First Player to Win World Cup Golden Boot Twice

Burna Boy in Collaboration with Shakira, Others in Halftime Show

UFC: Dona White Insists Not Over Yet for Beaten “Nigerian Nightmare”

Only Six More Players Expected as Falcons Intensify Build-up

education

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Paul University Suspends Anglican Priest over Alleged Sex Scandal

Teacher Training, Digital Learning, School Funding Critical to Nigeria’s EdTech Future, Experts Say

CSOs Fault Alleged Ajaokuta MoU, Demand Transparent Revival Plan

UNIPORT VC Declares Zero Tolerance for Cultism, Sexual Harassment

Firms Launch Million Classic Initiative to Drive Civic Education

SAZUCELF 2026: SAZU VC Calls for Unity Through Cultural Diversity

Transforming Nigeria through Civic Education, Youth Empowerment

EKSU 108th Inaugural Lecturer Advocates Indigenous Plants as Future of Disease Prevention, Drug Discovery

How Immigify is Simplifying Work-life for US Immigrants With $1m Backing

backpage

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Was the World Cup 2026 A Success?

Beyond the Pitch: What Nigeria’s World Cup Absence Says About the Economy

Beware the Mid-Atlantic

Permutations, Hurdles and 2027 Presidential Poll

Democracy and Its Outcasts

If You Had Invested in These 10 Stocks…

The Army, NADCEL 2026 and the ALFF

A Theory of Change for Africa: Why We Build Systems, Not Monuments

Steve Osuji: What Stinks is Hate-driven Journalism, Not Tinubu’s Aso Rock

column

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PFIPC: The Limits of Matthew’s Allegations

The Summer Graduation 2026 of the University of Essex: Personae Non Grata as Great Achievers

When the Custodian Needs a Custodian

BEFORE WE DISMEMBER NYSC

THE CHALLENGE WITH RANKING BOOKS

The Oriire Rescue, Hijab Saga and Fundamental Rights

U.S.-Africa Competing Sovereignties: The Implications of MAGA for Africa’s Future

Institutions Without Consequences

Nigeria’s Double Standards: Selective Justice, Misplaced Priorities and Erosion of Trust

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