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Uncle Tochi’s Skit, Jemima Osunde’s Legwork, Layi Wasabi’s New Skit, and More. Here Are The Top 10 Content Across Nigeria

1. Content creator Uncle Tochi has dropped a new skit. Tochi, who is known for his hilarious skits, has dropped a new one where he’s lamenting about people asking for N2100 to eat and questioning when Garri became that price. Watch here: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXp8oqpd/ 2. Dezny: In this skit, he plays an overweight policeman questioning a... Read More

The Odessey

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From blockbuster box office records to celebrity headlines and music news, here are the entertainment stories everyone is talking about today. 1. The Odyssey Continues Its Record-Breaking Box Office Run Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has added another milestone to its remarkable debut, topping the UK and Ireland box office with a £12.6 million ($16.8 million)... Read More

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The Odessey

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From blockbuster cinema to new music and major industry moments, here are the biggest entertainment stories you should know today. 1. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey smashes opening weekend records Christopher Nolan’s latest epic has delivered the biggest opening weekend of his career, proving that audiences are still willing to turn up in huge numbers for... Read More

Anambra

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Teacher Accused of Flogging Student to Death Surrenders to Police A 47-year-old teacher, Mrs. Dim Ebere, accused of flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has voluntarily surrendered to the police after being declared wanted. The Anambra State Police Command said the suspect presented... Read More

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Says FRSC Bill Does Not Introduce New Ban on Preaching

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Tinubu Signs Executive Order on Virtual Assets, Establishes Digital Economy Council President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, creating a new framework to harmonise the regulation of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, and other virtual assets in Nigeria. The order establishes a Virtual Asset Council, chaired by the Central Bank... Read More

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Ex-DSS Chief Reveals How Soldier Forced Oyo Kidnappers to Release Abducted Pupils Former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, has revealed that the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State was secured through an intelligence-led security operation rather than ransom payments. According to Ngoshe, security operatives tracked down... Read More

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House Withdraws State Police Bill, Begins Consideration of Tinubu’s Proposal The House of Representatives has withdrawn its own constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police and has instead opted to consider a similar proposal transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers gave the executive-sponsored State Police Bill its first and second readings... Read More

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Labour Party Unveils Veteran Nurse as 2027 Vice Presidential Candidate The Labour Party has unveiled Hajia Bintu Konto, a veteran nurse, midwife, and public health specialist, as its vice presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. She will run alongside the party’s presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzo Okereke. Announcing the nomination, the party said Konto’s more... Read More

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Fubara

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Fubara Presents ₦1.854tn 2026 Budget, Prioritises Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare Siminalayi Fubara has presented a ₦1.854 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, with infrastructure, education, and healthcare receiving the largest allocations. The governor said the budget is designed to accelerate development across the state through major investments in roads, schools, hospitals,... Read More

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Peter Obi: “I Might Not Be Alive to Contest in 2027” Peter Obi has said he may not be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election, alleging that the Federal Government is frustrating his political activities and targeting opposition figures. Speaking during an interaction with supporters, Obi claimed there were ongoing efforts to prevent him... Read More

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APC Defends Candidate Substitutions After Primaries, Denies Breaking Electoral Law The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended its decision to substitute some candidates after its primary elections, insisting that the changes complied with both the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act. National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka said the party received over 720 petitions from aggrieved... Read More

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Tony Elumelu to Step Down as UBA Chairman, Emmanuel Nnorom Named Successor Tony Elumelu will retire as Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa on August 21, 2026, after completing the maximum 12-year tenure for non-executive directors under the Central Bank of Nigeria corporate governance guidelines. UBA announced that current non-executive director Emmanuel Nnorom will... Read More

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Atiku Vows to Continue 2027 Presidential Bid as Court Affirms Mark-Led ADC Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed his determination to contest the 2027 presidential election after a Federal High Court in Abuja upheld the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President David Mark. The court dismissed a suit challenging... Read More

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NYSC New Uniform

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NYSC Corps Members to Wear Adire Uniforms Under New Reforms — Minister The Federal Government has announced that members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will wear locally produced Adire uniforms instead of the scheme’s traditional khaki attire as part of sweeping reforms approved by the Federal Executive Council. Minister of Youth Development Ayodele... Read More

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Tinubu Explains Why He Approved Sweeping NYSC Reforms President Bola Tinubu has said the recently approved reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, improve their employability, and prepare them to drive national development. He described the overhaul as the most significant since the scheme was... Read More

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Petrol

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FG Orders Marketers to Reflect Global Oil Price Drop in Petrol Prices The Federal Government has directed petroleum marketers and operators in the downstream sector to ensure that the recent decline in global crude oil prices is reflected in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The government said consumers... Read More

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Nigerian Army

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Nigerian Army Announces Major Shake-Up, Appoints New GOCs and Commanders The Nigerian Army has announced a major redeployment of senior officers in a strategic shake-up approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and address evolving security challenges across the country. Under the new... Read More

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Remi Tinubu Faces Backlash Over Akara, Roasted Corn Remarks First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has come under heavy criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians facing economic hardship to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli, saying such ventures require little capital to start. Speaking after a meeting of the Renewed Hope... Read More

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State Police Bill Moves to State Assemblies for Final Approval Nigeria has moved a step closer to establishing state police after the Senate passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to decentralise policing and create state-controlled police forces alongside the Nigeria Police Force. The proposal has now been transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly,... Read More

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Omoyele Sowore

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Court Fixes June 30 for Ruling on Sowore’s Bail Application The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30, 2026, to rule on an application filed by activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore seeking the restoration of his bail and the setting aside of a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Sowore’s legal team urged... Read More

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Senate

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Senate Adjourns Emergency Plenary on State Police Following Lawmaker’s Death The Senate has adjourned its emergency plenary session convened to consider the proposed creation of state police and other urgent national matters following the death of a member of the House of Representatives. The decision was taken out of respect for the deceased lawmaker and... Read More

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Court Remands Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison Over Cybercrime Trial A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Centre following the revocation of his bail in an ongoing cybercrime case. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar issued the order after Sowore failed to... Read More

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APC, ADC, PDP Test Strength in Ekiti Governorship Election As Ekiti State heads to the polls, the governorship election has emerged as a major test of political strength for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC is seeking... Read More

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FG to Allow Journalists to Accompany Troops During Military Operations The Federal Government has announced plans to embed journalists, media practitioners, and selected social media influencers with military units operating in conflict zones to provide Nigerians with firsthand accounts of security operations. According to Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the initiative is aimed at improving... Read More

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Minority Lawmakers Say Nigeria Is “Bleeding” Amid Rising Insecurity Members of the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives have expressed deep concern over the country’s worsening security situation, lamenting that Nigeria is “bleeding” from persistent attacks by terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal groups. The lawmakers criticised what they described as a lack of... Read More

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Makinde Vows Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo Students and Teachers Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents that the state government is working tirelessly with federal security agencies to secure the safe release of students and teachers abducted in Oyo State. Speaking during a visit to the affected community, the governor said intelligence and... Read More

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Former Army Spokesperson Rabe Abubakar Dies in Bandits’ Captivity Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information and ex-Army spokesperson, has died while being held captive by bandits after his abduction in Katsina State. The Katsina State Government confirmed that Abubakar died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension while in captivity... Read More

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Elon Musk

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Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire Elon Musk has become the first person in history to achieve a net worth exceeding $1 trillion, according to the latest global wealth estimates. The milestone was driven primarily by surging valuations of his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures in artificial intelligence, robotics, and infrastructure. Analysts said... Read More

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House of Reps

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House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill The House of Representatives has passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police in Nigeria, marking a major step toward decentralising the country’s policing system. The bill proposes moving policing from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List, allowing states to create and control... Read More

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Bandits Attack Kogi School, Kill Vice Principal, Six-Year-Old, and One Other Armed bandits have attacked Government Secondary School in Iluke, Bunu District of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing the school’s vice principal, a six-year-old child, and another resident during the raid. The attackers reportedly stormed the community in the early hours of... Read More

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