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.

    Nationwide

    The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board

    Hajj 2027: Kano pilgrims board sets Friday deadline for passport submission

    The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed all registered intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj to submit their valid passports on or before August 7 to facilitate travel documents.

    Agriculture

    Ooni celebrates 2026 New Yam Festival, urges govt to prioritise food security

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Monday, celebrated the 2026 New Yam Festival at his palace in Ile-Ife.

    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’.

    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

    The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board

    Hajj 2027: Kano pilgrims board sets Friday deadline for passport submission

    The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed all registered intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj to submit their valid passports on or before August 7 to facilitate travel documents.