Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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  • Anti-Corruption

    Americans voting during 2024 election

    Nigerian Ada Otuka arrested, convicted for U.S. election rigging, illegal voting

    Investigation by the FBI and immigration authorities showed she had voted in 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024. She faces up to six years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

    Economy

    Project Gazelle

    Tinubu govt approves refinancing of $3.3 billion ‘project gazelle’

    NEC has approved the refinancing of the $3.3 billion Project Gazelle Pre-Export Finance Facility through a new $4.5 billion facility named ‘Project Gazelle 2’.

    Education

    Jason Arday

    Cambridge’s Black professor  Jason Arday battles plagiarism claims

    The claims first surfaced in 2024 when Nathan Cofnas said there would be “close to zero” Black professors in Harvard if appointments were based on merit.

    OPINION

    Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

    Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

    How hate becomes a virus that consumes us

    As part of the animal kingdom, our first instinct when confronted with a stranger is not to trust and embrace.

    What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB

    Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.

    Collapse After a Landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last

    Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.

     Opposition politicians and the agreement industry 

    Fidelity to political agreements was elevated above fidelity to democratic accountability, while supernatural sanction was invoked to guarantee compliance

    Aderonke Atoyebi: One Year After the Tax Reform Laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape

    How President Tinubu’s bold reforms and Dr Zacch Adedeji’s leadership at the Nigeria Revenue Service are driving record revenue growth and building a more resilient economy.

    Lagos

    Truckload of suspected counterfeit drugs

    Lagos police intercept truckload of suspected counterfeit drugs

    Mr Tijani said preliminary investigation revealed the drugs were destined for distribution to different parts of the country, with some allegedly for neighbouring countries.

    Abuja

    Project Gazelle

    Tinubu govt approves refinancing of $3.3 billion ‘project gazelle’

    NEC has approved the refinancing of the $3.3 billion Project Gazelle Pre-Export Finance Facility through a new $4.5 billion facility named ‘Project Gazelle 2’.

    States

    Adeleke standing with Tinubu; violence in Old Western Region

    Adeleke invokes 1983 Old Western Region crisis, military coup; warns Tinubu against rigging, violence in Osun election

    “President Tinubu, I am passing this message to you… I am repeating it. Don’t let what happened in 1983 repeat itself,” Mr Adeleke warned.

    Showbiz

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shatters box office expectations

    The film was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Tramell Tillman, among others.

    Faith

    Tinubu assures Catholic leaders

    Nigerian Catholics back Onaiyekan, slam presidency over Tinubu’s desperate re-election row

    “We stand in solidarity with His Eminence Cardinal John Onaiyekan and the CBCN,” said Nigerian Catholics in defiance of President Bola Tinubu.