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Friday, 7th August, 2026

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Breaking: ICPC Submits Interim Report to Tinubu, Says Controversial is Agency Fake 8 hours ago

Tinubu to EFCC: Vacate Court Order Freezing Osun Govt Account 13 hours ago

Adeleke Heads to Court as EFCC Freezes Osun Salary Account 24 hours ago

FG Reaffirms Respect for Catholic Church, Says Current Hardship Passing Phase 24 hours ago

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In Deft Move, Tinubu Directs EFCC to Unfreeze Osun Account

Fake Agency: ICPC Absolves Gbajabiamila, Seeks Adeniyi Adeyemi’s Prosecution

AfDB: Nigeria’s Revenue Base Weak Amid $2.3tn Infrastructure Development Need

Report: Manufacturers Yet to Feel Significant Impact on Productivity from Increased Capital Spending

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In Deft Move, Tinubu Directs EFCC to Unfreeze Osun Account

• Calls Adeleke, expresses deep embarrassment over timing of action •Atiku, ADC fault claim of anti-graft agencies’ independence •Urge president to order ICPC to free El-Rufai • Accord Party alleges

Fake Agency: ICPC Absolves Gbajabiamila, Seeks Adeniyi Adeyemi’s Prosecution

AfDB: Nigeria’s Revenue Base Weak Amid $2.3tn Infrastructure Development Need

Report: Manufacturers Yet to Feel Significant Impact on Productivity from Increased Capital Spending

Recovery Efficiency Slumps as Discos Collect N208bn from N253bn Billing

Seplat CEO Urges Oil Firms to Prioritise Asset Integrity to Unlock Value

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In Deft Move, Tinubu Directs EFCC to Unfreeze Osun Account

Fake Agency: ICPC Absolves Gbajabiamila, Seeks Adeniyi Adeyemi’s Prosecution

AfDB: Nigeria’s Revenue Base Weak Amid $2.3tn Infrastructure Development Need

Report: Manufacturers Yet to Feel Significant Impact on Productivity from Increased Capital Spending

Recovery Efficiency Slumps as Discos Collect N208bn from N253bn Billing

Seplat CEO Urges Oil Firms to Prioritise Asset Integrity to Unlock Value

FG Targets Full Electrification of 30% of Nigeria’s Health Facilities by 2027

UK High Commission Engages PDP Leadership on State of Democracy in Nigeria

Pipeline Security Drives Nigeria’s Energy Growth as PINL Backs New Gas Investments

business

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Report: Agriculture, Manufacturing Recorded Sharp Output Rise as Services, Wholesale Booked Modest Growth in June

Stakeholders: Incessant Disruption of Airline Operations by Labour Unions Stifling Nation’s Economy

Stock Market Gains N192bn on Demand for First Holdco, Others

Boosting African Continental Trade

Firms Commit to Advance Nigeria’s Digital Banking Technology

BASL Holds Mid-year Management Retreat, Signals Next Phase of Growth

FG Approves Institutional, Financing Framework to Accelerate Electrification of Health Facilities

‘NIMASA Committed to Building Efficient, Transparent Maritime Administration’

Noor Takaful Surpasses N1.3bn in Surplus Distribution

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Situating Tinubu’s Second Military Pay Rise Around Nigeria’s Battle against Insecurity

Oyebamiji: Osun Deserves Better Value for Its Resources

Wike: Amaechi’s Vice Presidency of No Use to Rivers Peoples, Has Zero Electoral Value

Sani’s Christian Running Mate and Kaduna’s Search for Political Healing

PANTAMI AND GOMBE STATE GOVERNORSHIP RACE

Street Preaching: Senate and Public Perception of Tougher Traffic Sanctions

KASHIM SHETTIMA AND THE NORTHERN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP

Osun Guber: Amupitan Faces Biggest Test Yet

Big Relief for ADC and Other Parties

lifestyle

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Emeka Nsolibe: Embodying a Life of Leadership, Professional Excellence and Selfless Service

IGP Disu: Changing the Narrative

Dr. Adefunke Soyibo: 19 Years On, Betting Big on Affordable Furniture at HNK Interiors

RIBADU AND THE CHANGING SECURITY LANDSCAPE

PRESIDENCY, THE CARDINAL AND MANY TRUTHS

POLICE AND OBSESSION WITH EXTORTION

Nigerian Marketing Awards Unveils Landmark Fifth Edition

Troops Identify Wanted Senior ISWAP Leaders, Declare Lake Chad Terror Chief Most Wanted

Military Pressure Forces 17 JAS Family Members to Surrender in Borno

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HEALTHCARE AS ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Don Raises the Alarm over Declining Public Trust in Healthcare System

Beyond Treatment: Why Social Determinants of Health Matter in Cancer Care

Dettol Nigeria Unveils Nationwide Consumer Challenge to Promote Everyday Hygiene

UNICEF Seeks Full Coverage of Lagos Children in Maternal, Child Health Campaign

Building the Future of Justice: The Wike Example

E-MOTIVE: How a Gates-backed Intervention is Chipping Away at Nigeria’s Maternal Death Crisis

Aga Khan University Hospital Seeks Africa-led Healthcare Solutions to Curb Medical Tourism

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

sport

Osimhen Rejects Number 9 Jersey, Sticks with 45 at Galatasaray

Shooting Stars, El Kanemi Warriors Handed First Preliminary Round Opponents

Europa League: Ndidi Kicks off New Season with Crucial Assist for Besiktas

Okocha, Jafaru, Others Shine in an Unforgettable ‘Chaos in the Ring’

Embattled Infantino Apologises Over Plan to Sell FIFA Brand to Investors

Amstel Malta Hails Falcons on Victory over Egypt, Urges Focus on Cameroon Test

Super Falcons Maul Egypt 6-2, to Face Cameroon in Blockbuster Q’final

Salah Eclipses Osimhen’s Turkish Lig Record, Joins Onuachu, Nwaiwu at Trabzonspor

Flying Eagles Edge Cote d’Ivoire to Set up B’Faso Final

education

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SPIN to Convene Sustainability Leaders at Inaugural Conference

University Don Seeks Urgent Biological Solutions to Nigeria’s Environmental Crisis

From Awareness to Inclusion: How GTCO Charts New Course for Autism Education

BIMUN 2026: Babcock VC Urges Youth to Champion Peace, Sustainable Development

Nigerian Universities Ready for Conversation on Climate Literacy, Says UNILAG VC

Queen’s College Principal Tasks Graduands on Competence, Integrity

LASUBEB Conducts 2026 Placement Test for 220,132 Pupils Across 622 Centres

Senator Adeola Awards Scholarships to 5,312 Ogun Indigent Students

Ijesa Digital Hub Trains 350 Youths, Unveils ₦5m Tech Scholarships to Boost Innovation

backpage

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The Leadership –Followership Debate

Osun Polls as Tinubu’s Litmus Test

House of Chiefs Should be Next

Obasanjo Vs. Atiku: Time For A Truce

Our Own Original Sin?

Abuja: The Case for Dry Fasting — Part Two

A Tribute to Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji CON, mni: A Masterclass in Leadership and Humanity.

Obi and the Damning Nigerian Reality

Neutralising South Africa’s Xenophobic Excesses

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THE RIGHT TO DISAGREE

El-Rufai, Illegal Wiretapping and the Limits of Bail

Beyond Time and Space in Diplomacy: Ambassador Jaiyeola Joseph Lewu at 80

Of Tyla and the Country We Helped Save

Much Ado about ‘First Elected’ Female NBA President

Nigeria’s 2026 National Diaspora Day and Local Health Systems: Equitable Healthcare Delivery as Challenge

When Glitches Become Normal

THE VINDICATION OF ERNEST KOROMA

PFIPC: The Limits of Matthew’s Allegations

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