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Fake Drugs, Drinks, Foods Everywhere: Deadly business killing Nigerians as treatment failures rise

Fake Drugs, Drinks, Foods Everywhere: Deadly business killing Nigerians as treatment failures rise

Traders confront operatives with threats, intimidation. Some pursue vehicles transporting the fake drugs, drinks, and threaten individuals assisting NAFDAC
Nigeria’s correctional crisis: Inmate population hits 80,812

Nigeria’s correctional crisis: Inmate population hits 80,812

2027: Why Tinubu’s challengers are struggling to unite

2027: Why Tinubu’s challengers are struggling to unite

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Tell him he’s lying about tithe, by Fada Oluoma

Tell him he’s lying about tithe, by Fada Oluoma

You have worshipped in his church for 20 years since it’s beginning. You have faithfully paid tithes and other financial commitment

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Mammy Water, by Fada Oluoma

Mammy Water, by Fada Oluoma

The phones are getting smarter, humans are getting dumber, what an inverse proportionality!

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Attempted suicide: Akpabio’s punitive stance, demand care for survivors

Attempted suicide: Akpabio’s punitive stance, demand care for survivors

The legislative chamber by this step may be showing how they are using a 15th century template to operate in the 21st century.

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Toyin Abraham debunks alleged leaked audio amid online backlash

Toyin Abraham debunks alleged leaked audio amid online backlash

By Tony-Okafor Favour Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has broken her silence over the backlash trailing an alleged leaked audio conversation in which a TikTok fan was heard making disparaging remarks about fellow actress Funke Akindele. The 11-minute, 42-second recording, which began circulating on social media during the week, reportedly captures a conversation between Abraham and […]

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Westerhof, Nwanu in shock, ask questions about Super Eagles

Westerhof diagnosed with colon cancer, critical

Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is in critical condition at a hospital in Arnhem, his hometown in the Netherlands. His wife, Lilian, disclosed this to Saturday Editor Onochie Anibeze on Friday night, saying the 86-year-old was receiving treatment at Rijnstate Hospital. “The doctor just told us he […]

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The Judases of Democracy: How political elites undermine voter’s mandate, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The Judases of Democracy: How political elites undermine voter’s mandate, by Stephanie Shaakaa

As 2027 approaches, the responsibility rests not only on Wike, Soludo and Adeleke but also on the parties they represent and the ruling party seeking to benefit from their involvement

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‘National Peace Committee was my baby,’ Senator Ben Obi reveals origins of Abuja Peace Accord

‘National Peace Committee was my baby,’ Senator Ben Obi reveals origins of Abuja Peace Accord

Senator Ben Obi has recounted how he initiated the National Peace Committee and coordinated the Abuja Peace Accord

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Nigeria’s correctional crisis: Inmate population hits 80,812

Nigeria’s correctional crisis: Inmate population hits 80,812

The panel detailed allegations of inmates operating businesses from correctional centres, including POS, and involvement of officials in facilitating prohibited activities

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Delta: Train that keeps disappearing; Ujevwu-Itakpe and the people left waiting

Delta: Train that keeps disappearing; Ujevwu-Itakpe and the people left waiting

At Ujevwu, the railway tracks remain. Steel lines stretch into the distance, cutting through the landscape like a promise that was supposed to endure

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2027: Why Tinubu’s challengers are struggling to unite

2027: Why Tinubu’s challengers are struggling to unite

The opposition’s task is not simply to agree that Tinubu should be challenged, but to determine how that challenge will be organised

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Politics

Tinubu nominates four INEC commissioners, two RECs

Tinubu nominates four INEC commissioners, two RECs

Tinubu also nominated Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, as the national commissioner representing the South-West
2027: DLA governorship candidates back Tinubu, rule out defection

2027: DLA governorship candidates back Tinubu, rule out defection

Gov Diri didn’t speak on Coastal Highway as local champion — Murray-Bruce replies Duke

Gov Diri didn’t speak on Coastal Highway as local champion — Murray-Bruce replies Duke

2027: Tinubu afraid to face Nigerians, has no business seeking re-election — ADC campaign

2027: Tinubu afraid to face Nigerians, has no business seeking re-election — ADC campaign

2027: Opposition fragmented; It’ll take magic to stop Tinubu -  Dan Ulasi

2027: Opposition fragmented; It’ll take magic to stop Tinubu -  Dan Ulasi

Top Podcasts

Ìwòye: Wọ́n mú ọkùnrin kan lórí ẹ̀sùn pé ó ní ìbálòpọ̀ pẹ̀lú ọmọbìnrin kan; olùkọ́ni ní ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ gíga kan ní ìpínlẹ̀ Edo kú lẹ́yìn ìbálòpọ̀ ní ilé-ìtura kan

Ìwòye: Wọ́n mú ọkùnrin kan lórí ẹ̀sùn pé ó ní ìbálòpọ̀ pẹ̀lú ọmọbìnrin kan; olùkọ́ni ní ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ gíga kan ní ìpínlẹ̀ Edo kú lẹ́yìn ìbálòpọ̀ ní ilé-ìtura kan

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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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Attempted suicide: Akpabio’s punitive stance, demand care for survivors

Attempted suicide: Akpabio’s punitive stance, demand care for survivors

The legislative chamber by this step may be showing how they are using a 15th century template to operate in the 21st century.
‘National Peace Committee was my baby,’ Senator Ben Obi reveals origins of Abuja Peace Accord

‘National Peace Committee was my baby,’ Senator Ben Obi reveals origins of Abuja Peace Accord

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares

Exchange

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 16, 2026

‘He slipped, knocked head in bathroom’ – Ningi recounts Senator Mandiya’s death

‘He slipped, knocked head in bathroom’ – Ningi recounts Senator Mandiya’s death

Metro

Delta: Train that keeps disappearing; Ujevwu-Itakpe and the people left waiting

Delta: Train that keeps disappearing; Ujevwu-Itakpe and the people left waiting

At Ujevwu, the railway tracks remain. Steel lines stretch into the distance, cutting through the landscape like a promise that was supposed to endure
Fake Drugs, Drinks, Foods Everywhere: Deadly business killing Nigerians as treatment failures rise

Fake Drugs, Drinks, Foods Everywhere: Deadly business killing Nigerians as treatment failures rise

Dark Side of Going Viral: Nigerian children risk dangerous relationships on social media; digital creators eye $17.8bn market by 2030

The dark side of going viral

50 houses razed, scores injured as explosion rocks Rivers community

50 houses razed, scores injured as explosion rocks Rivers community

What’s really in your glass?

What’s really in your glass?

Columns

Tell him he’s lying about tithe, by Fada Oluoma

Tell him he’s lying about tithe, by Fada Oluoma

06:18 am
Mammy Water, by Fada Oluoma

Mammy Water, by Fada Oluoma

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The Judases of Democracy: How political elites undermine voter’s mandate, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The Judases of Democracy: How political elites undermine voter’s mandate, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Donu Kogbara

Another take on two key issues, by Donu Kogbara

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Transition from Dinosaurs to the Streets of the USA, by Owei Lakemfa

Transition from Dinosaurs to the Streets of the USA, by Owei Lakemfa

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Disservice, impunity, dysfunction and life in Nigeria, by Adekunle Adekoya

Disservice, impunity, dysfunction and life in Nigeria, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Will a Nobel solve the world’s Trump problem? The President thinks so, by Azu Ishiekwene

Will a Nobel solve the world’s Trump problem? The President thinks so, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Entertainment

Toyin Abraham debunks alleged leaked audio amid online backlash

Toyin Abraham debunks alleged leaked audio amid online backlash

By Tony-Okafor Favour Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has broken her silence over the backlash trailing an alleged leaked audio conversation in which a TikTok fan was heard making disparaging remarks about fellow actress Funke Akindele. The 11-minute, 42-second recording, which began circulating on social media during the week, reportedly captures a conversation between Abraham and […]
Moviegoers in frenzy as ‘Issakaba: The Return’ is set for November cinema release

Moviegoers in frenzy as ‘Issakaba: The Return’ is set for November cinema release

Roles that pushed me out of my comfort zone — Etinosa

Roles that pushed me out of my comfort zone — Etinosa

Creative economy: FG unveils D30 platform to woo investors

Creative economy: FG unveils D30 platform to woo investors

TJ Vybez expands creative footprint with cinematic visual for ‘YAWA’

TJ Vybez expands creative footprint with cinematic visual for ‘YAWA’

Promoted

Why Sporting Rivalries Matter in Creating Sport’s Greatest Stories

Why Sporting Rivalries Matter in Creating Sport’s Greatest Stories

BRADE Supports 400 Students, 17 Teachers in Magbon Segun School Outreach

BRADE Supports 400 Students, 17 Teachers in Magbon Segun School Outreach

Champions League: Can Anyone Stop PSG From Winning Three in a Row?

Champions League: Can Anyone Stop PSG From Winning Three in a Row?

Introducing the OPPO A7 Pro with a 50MP Ultra-Wide AI Zoom Selfie Camera, an 8,000mAh Battery, and Long-Lasting Smoothness

Introducing the OPPO A7 Pro with a 50MP Ultra-Wide AI Zoom Selfie Camera, an 8,000mAh Battery, and Long-Lasting Smoothness

Videos

A NAFDAC number doesn’t automatically mean a drug is genuine

A NAFDAC number doesn’t automatically mean a drug is genuine

Can’t keep up with rent? How you may qualify for a ₦50m home loan

Can’t keep up with rent? How you may qualify for a ₦50m home loan

[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

ICYMI

DSS, military, police arrest 5 over NYSC members kidnap

DSS, military, police arrest 5 over NYSC members kidnap

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the military and police have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day.
2027: Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares

2027: Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares

Keyamo

Only youths ignorant of Atiku’s history can be hoodwinked – Keyamo

Lagos orders registration of pregnant women turned away at hospital

Lagos orders registration of pregnant women turned away at hospital

APC drafts PDP, Accord, APGA into Tinubu’s campaign council

APC drafts PDP, Accord, APGA into Tinubu’s campaign council

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy

Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy

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Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

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Business

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

FAAC shares N2.43trn among FG, states, LGs

•As CIT, CGT, stamp duties, VAT collections decline By Emma Ujah The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.428 trillion among the three tiers of government, Federal Government, state governments and local government councils. This comes as collections from Companies Income Tax (CIT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Stamp Duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) […]
Headline inflation drops to 14.63% as food prices ease

Headline inflation drops to 14.63% as food prices ease

Dangote IPO: Firm reaffirms commitment to regulation compliance

Dangote IPO: Firm reaffirms commitment to regulation compliance

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 14.63%

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 14.63%

CBN’s rate cut appropriate, monetary stance still tight — IMF

CBN’s rate cut appropriate, monetary stance still tight — IMF

Health

NAFDAC seizes N200m fake drink packaging in Aba

NAFDAC seizes N200m fake drink packaging in Aba

Ebola

WHO boosts preparedness for Ebola-related virus in 3 countries

Malnutrition cases surge 18% in North-East as conflict pushes children into hunger — ICRC

Malnutrition cases surge 18% in North-East as conflict pushes children into hunger — ICRC

AMR: FG warns of growing threat of drug-resistant infections

AMR: FG warns of growing threat of drug-resistant infections

Sports

Westerhof, Nwanu in shock, ask questions about Super Eagles

Westerhof diagnosed with colon cancer, critical

Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is in critical condition at a hospital in Arnhem, his hometown in the Netherlands. His wife, Lilian, disclosed this to Saturday Editor Onochie Anibeze on Friday night, saying the 86-year-old was receiving treatment at Rijnstate Hospital. “The doctor just told us he […]
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Real Madrid demand La Liga chief’s resignation

Arsenal to retake team photo with Saliba after defender’s omission — Arteta

Arsenal to retake team photo with Saliba after defender’s omission — Arteta

Bellingham agrees new deal at Real Madrid

Bellingham agrees new deal at Real Madrid

Man City charges: Maresca says club, players, fans are ‘more together’

Man City charges: Maresca says club, players, fans are ‘more together’

Relationships

The need to stop equating sex with love

The need to stop equating sex with love

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!

Special Report

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

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

His political reputation was shaped by the development agenda pursued in Cross River – Tourism, infrastructure and institutional reforms

Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticket

Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticket

Musa’s greatest political asset may ultimately be what the public does not yet know about him — provided the campaign can turn that uncertainty into discovery

Seyi Makinde: Can APM presidential candidate ‘travel’ beyond South-West?

Seyi Makinde: Can APM presidential candidate ‘travel’ beyond South-West?

Makinde was learning that money, professional reputation and personal ambition could open the door to politics, but they could not by themselves command its machinery

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

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Technology

AI is coming for every company, says Nvidia boss

AI is coming for every company, says Nvidia boss

Artificial intelligence will ultimately become a key aspect of all companies, the head of AI chip giant Nvidia said during a visit to Stockholm, where he urged Europe to ramp up its AI industry.

Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones

Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones

By Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […]

E-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey?

E-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey?

•Online shopping sector jumps 15 points to 75% in new report•Customer satisfaction hits 71% despite service quality decline in key sectors•Power, Public Sector trail at 51%, 53%By Prince Osuagwu E-Commerce appears to be one sector in Nigeria where customers are not complaining as much as they used to.While poor service continues to dog several sectors […]

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Subscribers lament hours of disrupted mobile service

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Subscribers in Lagos have lamented hours of disrupted mobile service, saying the outage affected their studies, businesses and communication with family and friends.The disruption, which was reported in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory, left some users unable to access mobile data and other network services. Several subscribers said […]

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Education

JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants

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

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 […]

ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees

ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees

…Varsity to honour Cavista Holdings chairman, two others as 286 students bag first-class degrees By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, will receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from two foreign universities as the institution prepares to graduate 2,194 students at its 14th convocation […]

4-year courses must end in 4 years, Alausa tells varsities

4-year courses must end in 4 years, Alausa tells varsities

The federal government has pledged to honour its agreements with tertiary institution workers, declaring that Nigerian students must no longer lose precious academic years to strikes triggered by unfulfilled government commitments.

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