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Petrol hits N1,900/litre as depot prices surge despite NNPC cut

Petrol hits N1,900/litre as depot prices surge despite NNPC cut

Gasoline is $3.293 from $3.316, while heating oil dropped to $4.724 from $4.883. The Indian Basket rose to $121.10 per barrel from $117.63
Vanguard summit: Experts demand action on Mental Health Act, school counselling, affordable care

Vanguard summit: Experts demand action on Mental Health Act, school counselling, affordable care

PVC collection: Low turnout of registered voters nationwide

PVC collection: Low turnout of registered voters nationwide

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NAF clarifies ATR aircraft casualty figures

NAF clarifies ATR aircraft casualty figures

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has further clarified reports concerning the number of persons on board its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, which crashed on Monday at Igbokoda, Ondo State.

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Negative perceptions keeping youths out of military – Soludo

Negative perceptions keeping youths out of military – Soludo

Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says negative public perceptions of the military and other security agencies sometimes discourage young people from joining the services.

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Trump sows doubt on plan to livestream US military execution

Trump sows doubt on plan to livestream US military execution

“They are making a determination about that, but he will be killed,” Trump said. “I really don’t care how he goes, as long as he goes.”

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My wife knew I dated actresses, yet didn’t fight them – Yinka Quadri

My wife knew I dated actresses, yet didn’t fight them – Yinka Quadri

Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri has revealed how his wife, Sadiat, treated female colleagues he was romantically involved with, saying she remained on cordial terms with them despite knowing about his relationships.

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Police arrest inspector, two civil guards over extortion in Imo

Police arrest inspector, two civil guards over extortion in Imo

By Emmanuel Iheaka The Imo State Police Command has arrested a police traffic warden, Inspector Chinwe Ejiogu, and two personnel of the State Civil Guard Corps over alleged extortion and harassment of a motorist in Owerri. The arrests followed the circulation of a viral video showing the officers allegedly harassing and attempting to extort a […]

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Just In: Lagos varsity lecturers suspend strike

Just In: Lagos varsity lecturers suspend strike

Lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in three Lagos State-owned universities have suspended their industrial action and are set to return to classrooms with immediate effect.

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Flights delayed as British airspace hit by technical fault

Passengers groan as flight delays, cancellations worsen

By Dickson Omobola Domestic air travellers are lamenting frequent flight delays and cancellations across airports in the country, with many expressing frustration over prolonged waiting times and disrupted travel plans.Saturday Vanguard also observed that departure halls at several airports across the country have been crowded in recent times, with many stranded and delayed passengers wearing […]

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Nyesom Wike

We’ll make it difficult for Amaechi to campaign in Rivers if… – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned that it will be difficult for former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, running mate to the African Democratic Congress ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to campaign in Rivers State if he continues to attack President Bola Tinubu and his supporters.

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Trump appoints ‘devoted fan’ Katie Zacharia as press secretary

Trump appoints ‘devoted fan’ Katie Zacharia as press secretary

Zacharia, a lawyer and communications adviser to Trump’s media company, will succeed Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down in August after becoming one of the most prominent public faces of his second administration.

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Owerri Airport to close for 25 days for runway rehabilitation ahead of Christmas – FG

Owerri Airport to close for 25 days for runway rehabilitation ahead of Christmas – FG

The decision follows an agreement between FAAN, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodinma, and other regional stakeholders

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Politics

2027: Three months to polls, campaigns, rallies yet to begin

2027: Three months to polls, campaigns, rallies yet to begin

As it is, exactly 97 days to the Presidential and NASS polls, and 118 days to the governorship and state assembly balloting, no party or candidate has unveiled his/her or its campaign plan and itinerary
2027: What insecurity may do to APC’s bid

2027: What insecurity may do to APC’s bid

Northern Nigeria

Billboard war, internal crises mar campaigns in North

Provide evidence you won 2023 poll, Tinubu challenges Obi

Provide evidence you won 2023 poll, Tinubu challenges Obi

2027: Tinubu made life expensive; Atiku will make life affordable — ADC

2027: Tinubu made life expensive; Atiku will make life affordable — ADC

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Ìwòye: Àwọn aládùgbò dawo lu ọkùnrin kan pa ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá rí agbárí mẹ́jìdínlọ́gbọ̀n nínú igbó ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

Ìwòye: Àwọn aládùgbò dawo lu ọkùnrin kan pa ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá rí agbárí mẹ́jìdínlọ́gbọ̀n nínú igbó ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

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One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

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Ìwòye: Ọ̀dọ́ akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ kan pa ara rẹ̀ lẹ́yìn tó padà láti àgọ́ ọlọ́pàá ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́. Omọkùnrin kan pa ìyá rẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

Ìwòye: Ọ̀dọ́ akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ kan pa ara rẹ̀ lẹ́yìn tó padà láti àgọ́ ọlọ́pàá ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́. Omọkùnrin kan pa ìyá rẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

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One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist

One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist

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Agbo olóró pa ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ènìyàn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ondó; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá ti mú tọkọtaya lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n fi ẹ̀sùn kàn wọ́n pé wọ́n ti ọmọbìnrin Amarachi mọ́ ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Rivers

Agbo olóró pa ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ènìyàn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ondó; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá ti mú tọkọtaya lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n fi ẹ̀sùn kàn wọ́n pé wọ́n ti ọmọbìnrin Amarachi mọ́ ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Rivers

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Police officers in Gov’s office tear-gassed us, 4 fainted – Lagos pensioners

Police officers in Gov’s office tear-gassed us, 4 fainted – Lagos pensioners

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Awon Ọlọ́pàá ti mu Obìnrin kan to gbé oògùn olóró lo s’ogbà ẹ̀wọ̀n fún ọmọ rẹ̀ tó wà ní àhámọ́…

Awon Ọlọ́pàá ti mu Obìnrin kan to gbé oògùn olóró lo s’ogbà ẹ̀wọ̀n fún ọmọ rẹ̀ tó wà ní àhámọ́…

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Ministerial Screening

2027: Tinubu sure of winning over 20 states – Yari

THE Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign will be formally inaugurated on October 14 and flagged off in Kaduna on October 24, with a nationwide tour of states already approved by the Presid
US court'll determine release or withholding of Tinubu's records, not Atiku - Presidency

2027: 30 days can’t erase over three years of hardship, Atiku tells Tinubu

Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development

People Tinubu helped before abandoned him in 2023 – Yilwatda

Kogi councillor Rosemary Aduku dies after days in captivity

Kogi councillor Rosemary Aduku dies after days in captivity

Fuel Price reduction

NNPC extends N66 petrol discount to October 31, denies subsidy return

Metro

Asaba Massacre at 59: Wounds, apologies and a day of forgiveness

Asaba Massacre at 59: Wounds, apologies and a day of forgiveness

59 years after the pogrom that wiped out an estimated 1,000 Asaba men, memories remain raw as apologies, forgiveness and the quest for national closure turn front burners
Imo: Foundation battles bizarre child abuse

Imo: Foundation battles bizarre child abuse

Asaba massacre: Remember all Biafra war victims, veterans — ‘Corporal Nwafor’

Asaba massacre: Remember all Biafra war victims, veterans — ‘Corporal Nwafor’

NAFDAC finds toxic pesticides in beans, seizes N800m banned chemical

NAFDAC finds toxic pesticides in beans, seizes N800m banned chemical

Petrol hits N1,900/litre as depot prices surge despite NNPC cut

Petrol hits N1,900/litre as depot prices surge despite NNPC cut

Columns

Solving Nigeria’s unending sports development challenge!, by Segun Odegbami

ODEGBAMI: If you can’t get to the stars, land on the moon! 

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And Tinubu Blinked, by Emmanuel Aziken

And Tinubu Blinked, by Emmanuel Aziken

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Why I joined Vanguard

Growing old and growing up, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Tinubu can’t handle insecurity: Why does he want another term? By Ugoji Egbujo

Tinubu can’t handle insecurity: Why does he want another term? By Ugoji Egbujo

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The monetization of Discontent: Why happy marriages are unprofitable to big tech, by Stephany Shaakaa

The monetization of Discontent: Why happy marriages are unprofitable to big tech, by Stephany Shaakaa

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Living in denial with loans and unimplemented budgets, by Adekunle Adekoya

Living in denial with loans and unimplemented budgets, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Leadership and storytelling in election season, by Azu Ishiekwene

Leadership and storytelling in election season, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Entertainment

My wife knew I dated actresses, yet didn’t fight them – Yinka Quadri

My wife knew I dated actresses, yet didn’t fight them – Yinka Quadri

Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri has revealed how his wife, Sadiat, treated female colleagues he was romantically involved with, saying she remained on cordial terms with them despite knowing about his relationships.
Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko welcome second child on 1st son's birthday

Emeka Rollas apologizes to Regina Daniels, mother over comments on marital crisis

Uche Ogbodo opens up on mistakes, motherhood, building her brand beyond acting

Uche Ogbodo opens up on mistakes, motherhood, building her brand beyond acting

Sophia Anaba enters new chapter with relaunch of beauty, fashion brands

Sophia Anaba enters new chapter with relaunch of beauty, fashion brands

My victory shows people genuinely love my personality – BBNaija S11 winner, Temi

My victory shows people genuinely love my personality – BBNaija S11 winner, Temi

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Bet9ja Foundation Empowers 350+ Young Nigerians at Third Edition of GEES to Earn, Build and Grow

Bet9ja Foundation Empowers 350+ Young Nigerians at Third Edition of GEES to Earn, Build and Grow

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO Still Opens for Subscription

Farhat Bengdara and the Operational Side of Central Bank Independence

Farhat Bengdara and the Operational Side of Central Bank Independence

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X: Where Nigerians Are Building Audiences, and What Each Platform Rewards

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X: Where Nigerians Are Building Audiences, and What Each Platform Rewards

Videos

[Video] Have Your Say: What can 10k do for you in Nigeria today?

[Video] Have Your Say: What can 10k do for you in Nigeria today?

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

What killed 37 miners in Minna?

What killed 37 miners in Minna?

[Politics Hub] Why I’m running for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 seat — NDC candidate, Adefolaseye

[Politics Hub] Why I’m running for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 seat — NDC candidate, Adefolaseye

ICYMI

Owerri Airport to close for 25 days for runway rehabilitation ahead of Christmas – FG

Owerri Airport to close for 25 days for runway rehabilitation ahead of Christmas – FG

The decision follows an agreement between FAAN, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodinma, and other regional stakeholders
2027: APC campaign to begin in Kaduna on October 24

2027: APC campaign to begin in Kaduna on October 24

Ministerial Screening

2027: Tinubu sure of winning over 20 states – Yari

Petrol price hike

FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days; opposition kicks

Gombe police pledges people-centred policing

Gombe police pledges people-centred policing

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

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Business

Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers

Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers

By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has cautioned banks and insurance companies against allowing workers to bear the brunt of the ongoing recapitalisation and restructuring in the financial sector. The Ministry made the call during the 2026 World Day for Decent Work celebration organised by the Association of […]
Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors

CBN engages Singapore’s MAS, signs innovation MoU with GFTN

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3% in 2026 —World Bank

Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium decline

Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium decline

Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium decline

Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium decline

Health

NAFDAC finds toxic pesticides in beans, seizes N800m banned chemical

NAFDAC finds toxic pesticides in beans, seizes N800m banned chemical

Toxic pesticides in food: NAFDAC warns of health risks, seizes ₦800m banned chemicals

Toxic pesticides in food: NAFDAC warns of health risks, seizes ₦800m banned chemicals

FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027

FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027

World Sight Day: FG activates 1,400 PHCs for eye care

World Sight Day: FG activates 1,400 PHCs for eye care

Sports

Man City guilty verdict reignites Liverpool rivalry

Man City guilty verdict reignites Liverpool rivalry

City return to Anfield sitting top of the Premier League after a flawless start to Maresca's reign, featuring seven successive wins in all competitions.
5 Super Eagles stars who could lose their places in Chelle’s November squad

5 Super Eagles stars who could lose their places in Chelle’s November squad

Bring Super Eagles home

Bring Super Eagles home

NFL legend Mike Ditka, Bears’ Super Bowl-Winning Coach, dies at 86

NFL legend Mike Ditka, Bears’ Super Bowl-Winning Coach, dies at 86

Neville criticises Ronaldo, says Portugal star is becoming harder to like

Neville criticises Ronaldo, says Portugal star is becoming harder to like

Relationships

Husbands who believe they’re goaded into being violent!

Husbands who believe they’re goaded into being violent!

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

How many men after 30 years of marriage still love their wives?

healthcare

Why men ought to be more concerned about their health!

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Special Report

Patience Ndidi Key (PNK): YPP vice presidential candidate positioning as visionary leader, change agent

Patience Ndidi Key (PNK): YPP vice presidential candidate positioning as visionary leader, change agent

Patience has worked with U.S. Congress members to address insecurity and human rights abuses in Nigeria. Also led a delegation to educate students at the U.S. War College

IGP Disu: Recent figures point to rising Policing 

IGP Disu: Recent figures point to rising Policing 

The move placed the IGP at the centre of one of the country’s most consequential policing debates, how to bring policing closer to communities while maintaining national standards and accountability.

2027: INEC threatens ₦10m fine, 12-month jail term for abusive campaign

2027: Why Nigerians must vote for working system

Thirty weeks pregnant and home alone, she felt what she thought was labour pain and dialled UK a emergency number. In less than three minutes, she said, four medics were at her door

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

Donald Duke is asking voters to reconsider an old proposition: that competence, institutional discipline and performance should matter more than political loyalty

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Technology

Trump threatens EU with retaliatory tariffs over 'unfair' $3.47bn Google ruling

Black Friday: Outdated online listings may undermine retailers — Google

By Juliet Umeh Nigerian retailers preparing for Black Friday may lose ready-to-buy customers if their Google listings carry outdated opening hours, unanswered phone numbers or old product photographs. Google’s Director for East and West Africa, Olumide Balogun, gave the warning as Nigeria prepare for Black Friday and December festive shopping season. Black Friday falls on […]

High phone prices push some Nigerians towards cheaper Smartphones

High phone prices push some Nigerians towards cheaper Smartphones

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Some Nigerians are increasingly turning to cheaper smartphones as rising phone prices and reduced purchasing power make expensive devices harder to afford, according to interviews with phone dealers and users.A phone salesman in Ikeja with two years’ experience, Majiyagbe Tunmise, said he had noticed more customers choosing cheaper devices because of their […]

Rentcom targets Lagos workers’ housing gap with 1,000 apartments

Rentcom targets Lagos workers’ housing gap with 1,000 apartments

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor A group of tech-savvy youths under the aegis of Rentcom, has promised to plug the housing deficit in Nigeria with homes run mainly by technology.The young lads say they were worried by the lack of quality accommodation for professionals, particularly in Lagos and therefore launched a project to develop 1,000 […]

NCC

Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC

…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]

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Education

Salary arrears: SSANU ‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌gives FG 14-day ultimatum, threatens indefinite strike

Salary arrears: SSANU ‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌gives FG 14-day ultimatum, threatens indefinite strike

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to pay outstanding salary arrears.

Meet Prof. Raheemat Adeniran: First Professor of Mass Communication at Fountain University

Meet Prof. Raheemat Adeniran: First Professor of Mass Communication at Fountain University

By Elizabeth Osayande History has been made at Fountain University, Osogbo, with the appointment of Dr. Raheemat Adefolake Adeniran as the institution’s first Professor of Mass Communication. A product of the Lagos State University School of Communication, Prof. Adeniran also made history as the first Professor in the College of Management and Social Sciences, where […]

JAMB lifts ban on SIM swap, email change for candidates

JAMB lifts ban on SIM swap, email change for candidates

However, JAMB said the emergence of stronger identity authentication and biometric verification systems had enabled it to review the policy without compromising the integrity of candidates’ records.

NIMPS Nigeria honours 58 fellows 

NIMPS Nigeria honours 58 fellows 

By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]

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