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August 1, 2026

I clothed you when you left prison; had no apology for frustrating your third-term agenda, Atiku replies Obasanjo

Mr Abubakar insisted the country was bigger than the ex-president’s third-term agenda.

Obasanjo and Atiku
August 1, 2026

Middle East Conflict: NCPC lifts ban on christian pilgrimage to Israel 

​The NCPC boss said that under the new arrangement, Nigerian pilgrims would only be permitted to travel through the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.

Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC)
August 1, 2026

Expert claims Nigeria records over 4,700 cyberattacks weekly

The expert said Nigeria recorded more than 281,000 leaked user accounts in the first quarter of 2026.

A cybersecurity professional, Anthony Fakiyesi
August 1, 2026

Tinubu desperate, bent on winning re-election in 2027 by all means: Cardinal Onaiyekan

Mr Onaiyekan said integrity of the electoral commission would be continue to be questioned as long as the presidency is in charge of appointing its chairman.

August 1, 2026

Picking Atiku as running mate was my biggest mistake as president: Obasanjo 

Mr Obasanjo said, “He did what he believed he should do, and God did what God had to do.”

Obasanjo and Atiku
August 1, 2026

Revisit cases of unresolved assassinations, extra-judicial killings, Soyinka tells Tinubu

The essayist noted that the lecture was intended to remind citizens of their collective responsibility to uphold justice and defend human dignity.

Wole Soyinka
August 1, 2026

NERDC gives publishers August 7 deadline to submit textbooks for assessment, reassessment  

‎Mr ‎Shehu warned that no submissions would be accepted after the August 7 deadline.

Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (credit: edutorial0
August 1, 2026

Naira ends July weaker at official market, closes at N1,368.22 per dollar

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency depreciated by N1.49, or 0.1 per cent, from N1,366.72 per dollar recorded on Thursday.

Naira and Dollar
July 31, 2026

Over 9,000 forest guards trained as FG expands initiative to 10 states 

According to the statement, the initiative is being implemented in partnership with participating state governments.

forest guards
July 31, 2026

FG reaffirms commitment to eliminating hazardous plastics in electronic products

The move is part of ongoing efforts to promote a circular economy and achieve a POPs-free plastics value chain in the country.

Balarabe Lawal (Credit: Vanguard)