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2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke's human sacrifice revelation

2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke’s human sacrifice revelation

"When you have a society where people are desperate for power and do all sorts of things, even using human sacrifice, you ask yourself, how low are we going to go to get it right?"
‘I needed money for wedding,’ kidnap suspect confesses

‘I needed money for wedding,’ kidnap suspect confesses

2027: Violence looms as politicians threaten voters, opponents across nation

2027: Violence looms as politicians threaten voters, opponents across nation

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Rivers: How Orbih fought for Wike against Amaechi

Rivers: How Orbih fought for Wike against Amaechi

It was an intervention that became part of the political rupture between Nyesom Wike and Rotimi Amaechi and helped change the balance of power in Rivers

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23-yr-old DELSU undergraduate crowned king

23-yr-old DELSU undergraduate crowned king

Prince Daniel, who succeeds his late father, King Chinedu Samuel Chukwujindu, Ezeagu-Ukpo I, was formally enthroned yesterday

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Serena, Venus Williams fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles

Serena, Venus Williams fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles

Venus, 46, and Serena, 44, hadn’t played Grand Slam doubles since the 2022 US Open and last won a title together at Roland Garros in 2018.

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Trump sends envoys to Moscow, Kyiv with new plan to ‘end war’

Trump sends envoys to Moscow, Kyiv with new plan to ‘end war’

US President Donald Trump said Friday he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan Ukraine war

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2027: If you sample 1,000 Nigerians, 900 won’t vote for Tinubu — Henry Shield

2027: If you sample 1,000 Nigerians, 900 won’t vote for Tinubu — Henry Shield

According to him, his prediction was based on what he described as consultations, surveys and interactions with Nigerians across different segments of society.

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Why Uber left Nigeria – FAAN

Why Uber left Nigeria – FAAN

Her words: “In recent weeks, I have seen a lot of information in the media, and I think it is important to clarify it. I work for FAAN, and my responsibility, first, is to ensure that our passengers are safe, they are protected and they have a seamless passenger experience.

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Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Women are noticed when they make an entrance, photographed when they are appointed, briefly discussed as evidence that government has not forgotten the existence of women, and then returned to the margins

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Yemi Cardoso

Nigeria’s reserves hit $54bn, highest in 18 years

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $54.08 billion, reaching their highest level in nearly 18 years and moving further above the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) projection for the end of 2026. Latest CBN data showed that the reserves reached $54.08 billion on September 3, compared with $53.99 billion on September 2 and $53.90 billion […]

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How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy

How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy

Videos showed intense gun battles as both factions sought to consolidate their positions and block each other’s expansion within Sambisa

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Did Adeleke comply with Wike’s orders to protect his victory?

Did Adeleke comply with Wike’s orders to protect his victory?

“You told me you’ll support Mr. President. He said he yes. I said, ‘Okay,’ wished him good luck and didn’t need to go to Osun”

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Politics

2027: If you sample 1,000 Nigerians, 900 won’t vote for Tinubu — Henry Shield

2027: If you sample 1,000 Nigerians, 900 won’t vote for Tinubu — Henry Shield

According to him, his prediction was based on what he described as consultations, surveys and interactions with Nigerians across different segments of society.
Did Adeleke comply with Wike’s orders to protect his victory?

Did Adeleke comply with Wike’s orders to protect his victory?

Fuel can sell for N605/litre, subsidy is ‘Accounting Magic’ — Olawepo-Hashim

Fuel can sell for N605/litre, subsidy is ‘Accounting Magic’ — Olawepo-Hashim

Full List: ADC unveils 28 governorship candidates for 2027 election

Full List: ADC unveils 28 governorship candidates for 2027 election

2027: ‘He’s injured Atiku, Obi too much’ — Lere Olayinka defends Wike’s ‘payback’ fear

2027: ‘He’s injured Atiku, Obi too much’ — Lere Olayinka defends Wike’s ‘payback’ fear

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ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

06:45 pm
Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Why Uber left Nigeria – FAAN

Why Uber left Nigeria – FAAN

Her words: “In recent weeks, I have seen a lot of information in the media, and I think it is important to clarify it. I work for FAAN, and my responsibility, first, is to ensure that our passengers are safe, they are protected and they have a seamless passenger experience.
Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Yemi Cardoso

Nigeria’s reserves hit $54bn, highest in 18 years

Meet Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university

Meet Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university

Bwala thanks Wike’s aide, Lere, Rufai vows to speak truth to power

Bwala thanks Wike’s aide, Lere, Rufai vows to speak truth to power

Metro

23-yr-old DELSU undergraduate crowned king

23-yr-old DELSU undergraduate crowned king

Prince Daniel, who succeeds his late father, King Chinedu Samuel Chukwujindu, Ezeagu-Ukpo I, was formally enthroned yesterday
How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy

How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy

Court remands Odogwu Asaba over alleged rape, death

Court remands Odogwu Asaba over alleged rape, death

Nine killed in Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue operation — DSS DG

Nine killed in Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue operation — DSS DG

Resumption of Ogoni oil exploration: Terms interested operators must meet — Host communities

43 feared dead, others missing in Rivers oil incident

Columns

Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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

SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Change is coming to Nigerian Sports – finally!!

05:51 am
Dan Orbih: The warrior who never left the battlefield, by Emmanuel Aziken

Dan Orbih: The warrior who never left the battlefield, by Emmanuel Aziken

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Brig. Bangura’s Naija link, by Emeka Obasi

Brig. Bangura’s Naija link, by Emeka Obasi

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Why I joined Vanguard

The Vanguard Grand Reunion…42 years after, by Muyiwa Adetiba

05:50 am
Donu Kogbara

Condolences to a class act, by Donu Kogbara

11:15 am
GDP, $1 trillion economy andrealities facing Nigerians, by Adekunle Adekoya

GDP, $1 trillion economy andrealities facing Nigerians, by Adekunle Adekoya

12:08 pm

Entertainment

Ex-beauty queen, Jennifer Ephraim achieves lifetime dream with Amazon book debut

Ex-beauty queen, Jennifer Ephraim achieves lifetime dream with Amazon book debut

By Benjamin Njoku Fast-rising actress, entrepreneur, and former beauty queen Jennifer Ephraim has added another milestone to her growing profile, becoming a published author on Amazon. Her thought-provoking book, “Dilemma Of The Nigerian Girl Child”, first published in 2023, is now officially available on the Amazon store. Jennifer announced the good news on Instagram, calling […]
From hospital wards to studio: Nurse Tonia launches music career with Afro-pop gospel single

From hospital wards to studio: Nurse Tonia launches music career with Afro-pop gospel single

Clinton Ezewele steps onto bigger stage

Clinton Ezewele steps onto bigger stage

Moyol Lawal confesses missing Bobrisky

Moyol Lawal confesses missing Bobrisky

‘Nigeria is behind you’ – FG tells Karibi-George ahead Miss World finale

‘Nigeria is behind you’ – FG tells Karibi-George ahead Miss World finale

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L-R: Chukwudinma Okafor, Chief Compliance Officer, OPay; Olugbenga Paseda, member of Governing Council, FintechNGR and CEO, Chrisborough Solutions; Dotun Adekunle, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Technology Officer, OPay; Akinfolabi Rokosu, Chief Legal Counsel, OPay; and Odiase Ikponmwosa, Head of Partnerships, OPay at the OPay Live Town Hall held in Lagos.

OPay: Committed to Nigeria, Advancing Inclusive Finance Through Technology

How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

Phillips Consulting Presents PASGA Report, Setting the Evidence Base for a More Capable, Future-Ready Federal Civil Service

Phillips Consulting Presents PASGA Report, Setting the Evidence Base for a More Capable, Future-Ready Federal Civil Service

Videos

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

I’ll resist anti-people policies in Lagos Assembly – ADC’s Ayo Adio

I’ll resist anti-people policies in Lagos Assembly – ADC’s Ayo Adio

‘My Father’s Achievements Immortalised Him ‘ — Seyi Jakande, Chairman Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA

‘My Father’s Achievements Immortalised Him ‘ — Seyi Jakande, Chairman Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

ICYMI

Rivers: How Orbih fought for Wike against Amaechi

Rivers: How Orbih fought for Wike against Amaechi

It was an intervention that became part of the political rupture between Nyesom Wike and Rotimi Amaechi and helped change the balance of power in Rivers
2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke's human sacrifice revelation

2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke’s human sacrifice revelation

Encomiums at vigil mass for Rotimi Amaechi’s mother

Encomiums at vigil mass for Rotimi Amaechi’s mother

2027: Yobe APC chairman sparks controversy, asks women to divorce anti-APC husbands

2027: Yobe APC chairman sparks controversy, asks women to divorce anti-APC husbands

Police confirm Boko Haram attack on Borno APC gov candidate’s convoy

Police confirm Boko Haram attack on Borno APC gov candidate’s convoy

Today’s toons

Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues

Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues

NFF board resignation: Odegbami, Ikhana, Owolabi, Bako react

Cartoon: ‘Sir, is that the game in your stomach?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

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Nigeria’s reserves hit $54bn, highest in 18 years

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $54.08 billion, reaching their highest level in nearly 18 years and moving further above the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) projection for the end of 2026. Latest CBN data showed that the reserves reached $54.08 billion on September 3, compared with $53.99 billion on September 2 and $53.90 billion […]
Inflation rises again

Naira rises, now N1,405/$ in parallel market

NNPCL

NNPC profit drops as revenue slips by 29.6% in July

Insurance firms must adhere to prudential standards — NAICOM

Insurance firms must adhere to prudential standards — NAICOM

meter

4.85m customers still unmetered

Health

100 women undergo OBLBF free surgery to remove uterine fibroid

Fibroid without the knife: How sound waves are giving women a new treatment option

Period poverty: UNFPA demands pad banks in Nigerian schools

Period poverty: UNFPA demands pad banks in Nigerian schools

Period poverty: UNFPA demands pad banks in Nigerian schools

Period poverty: UNFPA demands pad banks in Nigerian schools

Lagos unveils three-year HIV prevention, treatment strategic plan

Lagos unveils three-year HIV prevention, treatment strategic plan

Sports

NFF reforms: A new congress for a new era  

NFF reforms: A new congress for a new era  

As stakeholders prepare their minds ahead of the reforms, here is a concrete proposal for a new NFF Congress that is representative, equitable, and development-focused. It reduces politics and increases expertise.
Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid

Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid

Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich

Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich

Ajayi makes history with Diamond League bronze

Ajayi makes history with Diamond League bronze

Blow for Super Eagles as Osimhen forced off injured after scoring

Blow for Super Eagles as Osimhen forced off injured after scoring

Relationships

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

love, boyfriend, wife, child, keys, husband

Escapades of a typical ‘area father!’

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Special Report

‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027

‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027

From cheaper fuel and millions of jobs to free education, more electricity, stronger healthcare and safer communities, offers are getting bigger.

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”

Peace Accord

2027 Peace Accord not uhuru for credible electoral process – CSOs, lawyers

“Some will, some may not. People take agreements more seriously when there are consequences for breaking them.”

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Technology

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Social media platforms, whatsapp, X, formerly Twitter, and others are now seriously undergoing reimagining. Prior to this time, they were just platforms basically for fun and social interactions. As time went on, they doubled as strong information blocs serving even the most critical research ventures as reliable resource engines. At […]

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The most talked about feature of the newly introduced REDMI 17, is its long-lasting battery performance.The device was designed to give users more freedom to go through their day without constantly thinking about their next charge, with its 7,500mAh battery. Makers of the phone, Xiaomi, say the phone is designed […]

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

…As SBTS targets cybersecurity, compliance with Aegis360AI By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria’s ambition to reduce its dependence on foreign artificial intelligence templates is gaining momentum, with more home-grown AI initiatives emerging to tackle the country’s peculiar economic, security and regulatory challenges. The latest addition to the growing local AI mix is Aegis360AI, an AI-native […]

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Education

2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission

2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid […]

NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister

NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister

ABUJA — Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other stakeholders in the education […]

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”

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