2027: ‘We’ll rig those who rig elections,’ Peter Obi talks tough
“You didn’t ask about what we are going to do if people rig election next year. Let me assure you, number one, this coming election, we will rig those who rig it,” Obi said.
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NAF to continue salaries until crash victims’ benefits are paid
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured families of personnel killed in the October 5, 2026, crash involving its ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda, Ondo State, that their salaries will continue to be paid until their death benefits are fully paid to their next of kin. The assurance was given […]
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European gas prices hit 100 euros for first time since 2022
Prices remain far below the peaks of the 2022 energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, when they reached 345 euros per megawatt-hour in March that year.
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APC youths united under Dayo Israel, Obidike says
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, has dismissed reports of disunity within the party’s youth wing, insisting that it remains united under the leadership of its National Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel. Obidike, a former aspirant for the position of APC National Youth Leader, spoke in Abuja on Tuesday after […]
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2027: Atiku will lose polling unit to Tinubu, APC declares
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, has predicted that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will lose even his polling unit in Adamawa State to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), hails […]
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Ebola: No gathering restrictions advised for Nigeria – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Wednesday, said it had not advised the Federal Government to restrict public gatherings following the Ebola case recorded in the country.
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Workers protest at coastal highway site in Cross River
By Emma Una CALABAR — About 600 workers at Section 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project in Cross River State have protested over alleged poor working conditions, salary cuts, intimidation and the demand for the reinstatement of the state liaison officer. The protest, which began on October 26, continued on Wednesday at the Hitech […]
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Sokoto ADC, APC trade blame over alleged rally attack
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State have traded accusations over an alleged attack on party supporters during a rally, with both sides calling for accountability over the confrontation. The ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, alleged that about 5,000 women and […]
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Dockworkers threaten nationwide Port shutdown
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — Dockworkers have threatened to shut down Nigerian ports nationwide next week over terminal operators’ failure to commence negotiations on the National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC) agreement. The Dockworkers Branch of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) said workers were increasingly frustrated by what it described as delay tactics by […]
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Rep calls for extension of JAMB admission deadline for public, private varsities
“It is important that JAMB extend the deadline for the admission of our children across the country. I think it is very important that I appeal to the leadership of JAMB. We have also formally reached out to them to appeal to them, and I believe we are together in this journey for the betterment of education in our country.
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Yoruba Group demands Oduduwa Republic, restrictions on non-indigenes
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Yoruba Self Determination Movement (YSDM) has renewed its call for an independent Oduduwa Republic, proposing restrictions on non-indigenes’ political participation, land ownership and access to commercial spaces in parts of the South-West. The group made the demands on Wednesday at a press conference organised by the Yoruba Action Group […]
Politics
‘I can take bullet for him’ — Uba Sani vows to support Tinubu till last minute
Sani said his support was informed by the benefits Kaduna State had received under the Tinubu administration, including federal appointments, infrastructure projects and funding for transportation and education.
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Nigeria would be rich if leaders left public funds in banks – Obi
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has said Nigeria would be significantly wealthier if leaders left public funds in banks to generate interest instead of mismanaging the country's resources.
Metro
4 students, one lady killed in Niger governor’s convoy road crash
Five person, four male students and a young lady have died in a fatal accident involving the Niger state governor Mohammed Umaru Bago's convoy in Minna, the state capital.
Entertainment
Video: ‘Please, don’t forget your children and I’ – Toluwanisings’ wife breaks down at Tribute Night
Akanbi Elizabeth, the widow of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, broke down in tears while paying tribute to her husband at a memorial event in Ibadan, Oyo State.
ICYMI
Ebola patient arrives in Switzerland, as Nigeria sustains surveillance
Swiss authorities confirmed on Monday that Nigeria’s imported Ebola case and her spouse have arrived in Switzerland, where she is receiving treatment at Geneva University Hospitals while he remains in isolation at University Hospital Zurich.
Business
FG moves to secure farms, attract investors
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has moved to address insecurity threatening agricultural investments, signing a partnership agreement to develop security arrangements for farms and attract investors to multibillion-dollar soybean and sugarcane projects in Yobe and Jigawa states. The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Integranium Holdings and Defence Agricultural Assets and Projects […]
Sports
Copa del Rey matches postponed following Spain train collision
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Wednesday the postponement of 24 matches in the first round of the Copa del Rey "as a mark of respect and solidarity" with the victims of a high-speed train collision.
Special Report
My wife died two years ago, then grief opened door for madness
Before then, she had been sick for a long time; the kind of sickness that drains everybody in the house – “The person caring for the sick is sometimes sicker than the sick person.”
Explainer: What if BVAS fails in 2027 election?
Under the Electoral Act, if a malfunctioning BVAS cannot be repaired or replaced, voting in that specific unit is postponed to the next day.
Who won Lagos in 2023?
Obi polled 582,454 votes to defeat Tinubu, who secured 572,606 votes, while Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 75,750 votes.
Presidential Election: Tinubu got 517,341 Kano votes in 2023; can he win it in 2027?
Will the Kano voters give their support to President Bola Tinubu, who is still running on the plank of APC and ensure he secures more than the 517,341 votes he got in 2023?
Technology
Instagram to allow creators upload videos up to 90 minutes
Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow selected creators to upload videos lasting up to 90 minutes, marking a major shift from the platform’s traditional focus on short-form content.
Why 5G remains out of reach for most Nigerians
…High cost of devices, coverage remains uneven …As smartphone market contracts 11% amid rising device prices …Africa’s budget smartphone shipments plunge 34% amid rising costsBy Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s mobile market has shifted significantly towards newer network technologies over the past three years, but 5G remains out of reach for most consumers. High smartphone prices, uneven […]
Why 5G remains out of reach for most Nigerians
In May 2023, 2G accounted for 58.36% of mobile connections, while 4G represented 25.06% and 5G just 0.12 percent. By August 2026, 4G had become the leading technology at 54.77%, while 2G fell to 36.05%. 5G increased to 4.92%
REDMI Note 17: The intrigues that turned smartphone into higher power bank
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The story of a Nigerian smartphone user who is daily navigating life, battling power challenges and increasingly depend on smartphones for work, banking, navigation and entertainment, is a funny one. At 5% battery, he no longer cares how good his phone’s camera is. He is looking for a charger. That […]
Education
Stop reacting, start protecting: Inside Nigeria’s fight to keep children safe in schools
When authorities announce new security measures, our reporting should not end with the announcement. When funds are allocated, we should investigate whether they are used as intended
Stakeholders reiterate need for quality, affordable education, as MD School is 40
By Adesina Wahab Parents, teachers and old students have reiterated the need for affordable and quality education, saying the coming of private schools is helping the government to fulfil the obligation of ensuring the right to education of the citizens. They spoke in Lagos on Tuesday during a press briefing to announce the celebration of […]
JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]
How Artificial Intelligence is changing education, careers — Experts
By Adesina Wahab Experts in education and technology sectors have emphasised the need for policymakers, administrators, teachers and learners to keep abreast of the changes the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI, is bringing to the education sector and the ways it is changing the careers of people. They spoke in Lagos at StudyIn Global Study […]