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GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor, Illinois governor<\/p>\n

First billionaire footballer, 5 other facts about Cristiano Ronaldo<\/p>\n

Green Falcons crush Ghana 40-0 ahead World Rugby Series in Canada
\nTinubu\u2019s reforms yielding results, but gains not felt by Nigerians \u2013 World Bank<\/p>\n

Crisis hits Delta APC as Ughelli North rejects suspension of executives<\/p>\n

Nigerians warned against migrating to UK amid Badenoch\u2019s new plans<\/p>\n

Expert advocates new path for students STEM Engagement<\/p>\n

Nigeria didnt build oil export terminal in 50 years NUPRC<\/p>\n

Emefiele alleged $4.5b fraud: EFCC presents WhatsApp chats of $400,000 payment<\/p>\n

Ecobank Nigeria unveils upgraded mobile app to enhance digital banking<\/p>\n

ICAN restates commitment to professional integrity<\/p>\n

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty in felony case pushed by Trump<\/p>\n

Police pass out 10,000 constables<\/p>\n

Too many songs, too many albums, Slimcase laments Afrobeats oversaturation<\/p>\n

Why I defected to APC Sen. Chukwu<\/p>\n

BOI unveils 2b single-digit loan scheme for corps members<\/p>\n

Barcelona reject Israeli basketball teams training facility request<\/p>\n

Tinubus reforms yielding results, but gains not felt by Nigerians World Bank<\/p>\n

Reps reject US Senates genocide claim against Christians in Nigeria<\/p>\n

NDLEA backs regulated cannabis oil export, opposes local use Marwa<\/p>\n

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why cooking gas prices are rising \u2013 Marketers<\/p>\n

The umbrella is torn, Akpabio taunts opposition after LP senator defection<\/p>\n

No Nigerian is a Street Urchin, Obi Decries Class Slurs Against Supporters on X<\/p>\n

Countdown to 2027: Tinubu to pick new INEC chair this week<\/p>\n

Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $8.5m for exported electricity \u2014 NERC<\/p>\n

Labour minister commends Lagos for promoting workplace safety<\/p>\n

Police arrest 20 Osun Amotekun men over killing<\/p>\n

Benin monarch warns against using market women for politics<\/p>\n

World Bank dismisses Nigeria\u2019s single-digit inflation target<\/p>\n

Nnaji explains resignation, denies wrongdoing<\/p>\n

Worlds largest tech expo opens in Dubai<\/p>\n

Experts task women on collaboration in events industry<\/p>\n

Gender inequality undermines global supply chains ILO<\/p>\n

HR inductees urged to shape workforce for automation<\/p>\n

NLC pressures government to raise spending on education<\/p>\n

Market capitalisation up N92bn amid insurance stock surge<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

With 171.566 Million Telecoms\u2019 Subscribers, 4G Leads in Market Share, Despite 5G Rollout<\/p>\n

$1trn Economy: BPE Positioned as Knowledge Hub for Investors Seeking Opportunities in Nigeria, Says DG<\/p>\n

Niger SIEC Set for LG Election<\/p>\n

Asagba of Asaba Demands Apology, Reparations Over 1967 Asaba Massacre<\/p>\n

School Curriculum: NGO Unveils National Project Towards Equipping Nigerians With Essential Knowledge, Ethical Understanding of AI<\/p>\n

Ogwashi-Uku Union Berates Group for Campaign of Calumny against Obi Okonjo<\/p>\n

Yahaya Bello: Cash Withdrawal Didnt Breach Banking Regulations Witness, Tells Court<\/p>\n

Why Tinubu Should Nominate Minister from Nsukka Zone to Replace Nnaji<\/p>\n

Akpabio Mocks Shrinking Opposition As Enugu LP Senator Joins APC<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Abbas Advocates Strengthening of Community Policing<\/p>\n

2025 UTME: JAMB Screens 176 Underage Candidates, As Lawmakers Laud Exercise<\/p>\n

Nigeria Needs to Mobilise Investments, Says Obasanjo<\/p>\n

Repairs: Lagos Diverts Traffic for Adeniji Adele Interchange Junction to CMS<\/p>\n

Experts: Its Humiliating that Nigeria Has No Ambassadors Anywhere in the World<\/p>\n

States Must Deepen Commitment to Achieve SURWASH Targets, Says FG<\/p>\n

INEC Extends Ward-level CVR Exercise In FCT<\/p>\n

FG Appeals to ASUU To Shelve Planned Strike, Vows to Address Pending Demands<\/p>\n

SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks<\/p>\n

US: South Carolina honours Alakes leadership<\/p>\n

NUPENG president denies using court, police to settle union matter<\/p>\n

Court orders arrest of ex-INEC chairman over contempt<\/p>\n

Riverpark estate crisis: FCTA accuses developers of returning to site despite stop order, halts construction<\/p>\n

NCC boss urges states to align policies, safeguard infrastructure to boost broadband investment<\/p>\n

Wike warns AMAC chair against cash-for-street naming practice<\/p>\n

No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex-ASUU president suggests<\/p>\n

Why retired AIG, CPs, 192 police officers cant be reinstated PSC<\/p>\n

Gov Idris kicks against politicising insecurity, says mischief makers should desist<\/p>\n

Benue: UNHCR to provide 500 housing units for IDP relocation<\/p>\n

WAEC begins nationwide sensitisation on conduct of CB-WASSCE<\/p>\n

Anambra guber: MASSOB warns against using pro-Biafra activism to incite political instability<\/p>\n

IPOB fumes over NMAs failure to submit medical report on Kanu<\/p>\n

Kebbi Customs intercepts Cannabis Sativa, donkey skins, PMS worth N109.59m in three weeks<\/p>\n

APC gains two-thirds majority in Senate as Akpabio swears in three new senators<\/p>\n

139m Nigerians still living in poverty despite Tinubus reforms World bank<\/p>\n

Nigeria raises climate ambition with NDC 3.0<\/p>\n

Weve halted tinted permit enforcement due to court order Police<\/p>\n

INTERPOL arrests Nigerian wanted for multiple romance scams in Argentina<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Kebbi Rep calls for enhanced rural policing, security facilities<\/p>\n

NMA yet to ascertain Nnamdi Kanus health status<\/p>\n

Cooking gas: Why prices are rising Marketers<\/p>\n

Tinubu assents to law establishing 48 dedicated police training academies across Nigeria<\/p>\n

Certificate forgery saga: Uche Nnaji shouldve been sacked, prosecuted Atiku<\/p>\n

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abuja Lawyers petition US Attorney General against Sowore, seek probe of financial activities<\/p>\n

New INEC chair for Council of State\u2019s \u2018preview\u2019 today<\/p>\n

139 million Nigerians living in poverty despite reform gains \u2014 World Bank<\/p>\n

Court orders arrest of Prof Mahmood Yakubu for contempt<\/p>\n

Naira rises to N1,490\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

New INEC chair for Council of State\u2019s \u2018preview\u2019 today<\/p>\n

Argentina dump Nigeria out of U-20 World Cup with 4-0 thrashing<\/p>\n

FG’s threats, blackmail, patronage made members defect to APC – PDP leaders<\/p>\n

PDP security team calls for unity to ensure peaceful 2025 convention<\/p>\n

JAMB screens 176 underage candidates for admission<\/p>\n

ADC\u2019s 2027 victory dream, mere mirage \u2013 APC<\/p>\n

PDP tightens security ahead of 2025 national convention<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves N70bn for TETFund mini-grid solar project<\/p>\n

Akpabio, Moro trade words over senators defections<\/p>\n

Were open to dialogue on legalising cannabis oil NDLEA<\/p>\n

WhatsApp set to replace phone numbers with usernames<\/p>\n

Presidency orders military to flush out bandits from Kwara forests<\/p>\n

Tinubu has removed termites from nations timber of progress Shettima<\/p>\n

How proscription of trade unions was fought under military and civilian regimes in Nigeria by Femi Falana<\/p>\n

Nigerian Correctional officer wins 2025 UN Trailblazer Award<\/p>\n

Youll be heavily punished if you violate Montreal Convention rules on baggage claims NCAA warns airlines<\/p>\n

How Navy rescued 17 kidnapped passengers in Calabar waterway operation<\/p>\n

Weak frameworks, multiple taxation hinder telecom sector growth Finance Minister<\/p>\n

How I was attacked in Abuja by 20 tanker drivers, NUPENG President tells court<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Obasanjo Lied About Third Term, He Personally Told Me About It\u2019, Says Orji Kalu<\/p>\n

Federal Government Disburses \u20a6297bn To 15m Families, Targets More Jobs, Cheaper Food<\/p>\n

House Of Reps, Oil Industry Leaders Chart Downstream Future<\/p>\n

Alleged Forgery: Senate \u2018Not Supposed To Vet\u2019 Presidemtial Nominee\u2019s Certificates \u2014 Orji Kalu<\/p>\n

Expert Highlights Ways Nigerians Can Access Crypto, US Stocks, ETFs<\/p>\n

Egypt Secure 2026 World Cup Qualification<\/p>\n

Nigeria Will Not Develop Until Igbos Are Treated Fairly \u2014 Orji Kalu<\/p>\n

2026 WCQ: Ghana Close In On World Cup Qualification With Emphatic Victory Over CAR<\/p>\n

Army Deploys Full Brigade To Rout Out Bandits From Kwara Forests<\/p>\n

Nigeria Has Exited Its Phase Of Economic Instability \u2014 VP Shettima<\/p>\n

Tinubu Wants Pension Funds Deployed To Oil & Gas Sector Investment<\/p>\n

Reps Committee Summons Minister Over Utilisation Of Foreign Missions\u2019 Funds<\/p>\n

Court Jails 2 Women For Arranging Girls For Prostitution Abroad<\/p>\n

FIFA Imposes Transfer Ban On Heartland FC Over Unpaid Wages<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Senate Asks Federal Government To Establish Military Base In Kwara South<\/p>\n

ICPC To Prosecute Self-acclaimed Journalist Over Alleged N14m Fraud<\/p>\n

End Killings Of Christians, Protect Their Communities Now, CAN Tells Government<\/p>\n

House Of Reps Want Security Infrastructure Of Rural Communities Strengthened<\/p>\n

Delta: Ughelli North APC Leaders Describe Suspension Of Executives \u2018Illegal, Fraudulent\u2019<\/p>\n

Wike Warns AMAC Chairman Against Street Naming For Cash<\/p>\n

10,000 Constables Pass Out Of Police Training Institutions Nationwide<\/p>\n

Marketers Blame Soaring Cooking Gas Prices On Supply Disruptions, Exploitation<\/p>\n

NDLEA Okays Regulated Cannabis Oil Export, Opposes Local Use \u2014 Marwa<\/p>\n

Bloomberg Names Ronaldo First Billionaire Footballer<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Economy Grows By 3.9% In H1 As World Bank Projects 4.4% Growth<\/p>\n

Sowore Challenges Obi, Other Igbo Leaders To Join Peaceful March To Aso Rock Over Kanu\u2019s Release<\/p>\n

Alleged N33.2bn Fraud: EFCC Seeks Adjournment To Regularise Witness List Against Dasuki<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Senate President Swears In 2 New Senators<\/p>\n

Police Suspends Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit<\/p>\n

Court Adjourns Kanu\u2019s Trial As NMA Panel Continues Medical Review Of Health Status<\/p>\n

Benue Not Among Worst Governed States In Nigeria: A Rebuttal To GGRI\u2019s Misleading Report<\/p>\n

\u2018No Sacred Cow\u2019, NLC Slams VP Shettima Over Defence Of Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n

DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Supreme Court reserves judgment in Osun LG funds case<\/p>\n

10th house most productive since 1999 Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n

Nnaji: My resignation not admission of guilt history will vindicate me<\/p>\n

Nigerias $2 billion broadband gamble: can new project bridge digital divide<\/p>\n

Meta, Nigeria seek truce in landmark $32.8m data privacy battle<\/p>\n

AfDB to lend $500m to Nigerian government before year-end<\/p>\n

Northern states turn to peace deals as bandit violence persists<\/p>\n

Bagudu projects inflation to fall to 14.21% by 2026<\/p>\n

NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigerian Navy, French, regional allies hold joint exercise for improved security<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of NCC chairman Olorunnimbe, Tella as REC Oyo, others<\/p>\n

NUPENG president tells court how tanker drivers chairman escaped assassination attempt<\/p>\n

NBS commences 7th round of MICS to promote development planning<\/p>\n

Nigeria has exited phase of economic instability Shettima<\/p>\n

Fed govt to power 12 tertiary institutions with N70bn mini-grid solar project<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Messi trails as Ronaldo becomes footballs first billionaire<\/p>\n

PCC: Weve received over 4,000 complaints in Kwara<\/p>\n

Black out averted as security agencies foil vandalism of transmission lines<\/p>\n

Tinubu signs Police Training Institutions Bill into law<\/p>\n

Tax becomes a burden when weaponised, Expert tells FG<\/p>\n

Senate summons defence minister, COAS, IGP over Kwara killings<\/p>\n

ADC demands Nnajis probe, says Forgery not a private offence<\/p>\n

MTN Nigeria now among top 20 mobile operators globally Chair<\/p>\n

Child herder, 36 cattle shot dead in fresh Plateau Attack<\/p>\n

139m Nigerians living in poverty World Bank<\/p>\n

ACF Reaffirms Northern Unity as Splinter Groups Threaten Founding Vision<\/p>\n

80% of blindness cases in Nigeria preventable Ophthalmologist<\/p>\n

Enugu senator dumps Labour Party for APC<\/p>\n

World Bank: Nigerias economy will grow by 4.4% in 2027<\/p>\n

Nigeria, African countries need to improve their credit ratings UNDP<\/p>\n

Tinted permit enforcement on hold Police<\/p>\n

Forgery allegation: I didnt resign because of guilt Nnaji<\/p>\n

Zulum gifts house to Anambra nurse who has worked in Borno for 20 years<\/p>\n

Atiku: Nnaji saga has exposed forgery-ridden character of Tinubus govt<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

CJN swears-in Justice Umar Mainasara as Chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal<\/p>\n

Security foils attempt to vandal TCNs tower members along MandoJos 330kV lines, suspects arrested<\/p>\n

UNGA: South Carolina hails Alakes contributions Nigerias governance<\/p>\n

NASC, stakeholders move to validate natl seed regulations to enhance varieties, yield, production<\/p>\n

TETFund approves N70bn for solar power project in 18 tertiary institutions<\/p>\n

NYC President Advocates Establishment of Fire Stations Across 774 LGAs<\/p>\n

Gandujes family has no stake in Dala Inland Dry Port Management<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of NCC chairman, others<\/p>\n

Nigeria has overcome economic instability, ready for investments \u2014 Shettima<\/p>\n

Industrialisation, regional trade policy crucial to achieving Nigeria’s $1trn economy target – NESG<\/p>\n

UK’s Manufacturing Africa initiative streamlines deal flow between businesses and investors<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Senate summons Badaru, Egbetokun, others<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer with $1.4bn net worth<\/p>\n

Investors risk N76bn as SEC declares AfriQuantumX Ponzi scheme<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s debt-to-GDP seen falling to 39.8%, first time in more than a decade<\/p>\n

FTSE to upgrade Nigeria in boon for capital flows<\/p>\n

How Nigeria\u2019s fixed income market evolved over six decades<\/p>\n

NCC records over 19,000 fibre cuts in 8 months \u2013 Maida<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

MASSOB Warns Against Plot To Disrupt Anambra Polls<\/p>\n

Funding Hurdle Accounts For Early Demise Of 55% MSMEs In Nigeria NEXIM Bank MD<\/p>\n

ACJMC, NGOs Partner On Prison Decongestion<\/p>\n

Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanus trial To Oct 16<\/p>\n

CRiver: Police Continue To Harrass Motorists, Impound Vehicles<\/p>\n

Nigeria Raises Climate Ambition With NDC 3.0 With EU Partners In Support<\/p>\n

Nnaji: Atiku Calls For Independent, Comprehensive Probe Of FEC Members Credentials<\/p>\n

Police Harassment: SAN, 13 Lawyers Storm Court As Abuja Lawyer Gets Bail<\/p>\n

Aiyedatiwa Pledges Investment In School Infrastructure, Welfare<\/p>\n

NPC Commends Reforms In DSS, Welcomes Release Of Journalists<\/p>\n

EFCC, NSC Deepen Ties Against Money Laundering, Smuggling<\/p>\n

Alleged N110bn Fraud: No Banking Regulation Was Breached EFCC Witness<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Senate Ask FG To Establish Military Base In Kwara<\/p>\n

Anambra Guber: Onitsha Traditional Council Condemns Use Of Masquerades For Campaigns<\/p>\n

Nigeria @65: Tinubus Daughter, Niger Gov, Entertainers To Attend Anniversary In Manchester<\/p>\n

Strike: FG, ASUU In Closed-Door Meeting<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu: Court adjourns trial as NMA panel continues medical review<\/p>\n

Seadogs unveil street child project, targets vulnerable children<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $2.35billion external loan<\/p>\n

Abbas, Akpabio, Dangote, others for Reps annual downstream week<\/p>\n

INEC under Prof Yakubu: Transformative years of Nigerias EMB (20152025)<\/p>\n

2025 UTME: JAMB screens 176 underage candidates in Abuja, Lagos, Owerri<\/p>\n

Women, youth leaders demand passage of reserved seats bill<\/p>\n

Breaking: Police suspend enforcement of tinted glass permit<\/p>\n

LG chair rehabilitates divisional police headquarters in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Rivers people casualty of emergency rule Dagogo<\/p>\n

FG to ASUU: Dont go on strike, were working on your demands<\/p>\n

Establish Fire service stations across 774 LGAs, NYC president beckons FG<\/p>\n

Gandujes family has no stake in Dala Inland Dry Port Management<\/p>\n

Happening now: Senators elect for Edo Central, Anambra South sworn-in<\/p>\n

Tinubu signs Police training institutions bill into law, 48 specialised academies get legal backing<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe coach slaps player, steps down few days to 2026 World Cup qualifier<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first football billionaire<\/p>\n

Again, FG denounces US Senators claims of genocide against Christians<\/p>\n

Rivers people casualty of Emergency Rule, Says Dagogo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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