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Just in: FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, begins contact tracing

Just in: FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, begins contact tracing

The Federal Government has reportedly commenced contact tracing after a suspected imported case of Ebola disease was identified in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 44 close contacts said to have been identified.
Dele Giwa: NGE demands justice 40 years after murder

Dele Giwa: NGE demands justice 40 years after murder

Breaking: Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti, dies at 100

Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti, dies at 100

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FAAN

EBOLA: FAAN urges calm, vigilance among airport users

Following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease case in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said it is working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, Port Health Services, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, and other relevant agencies to support ongoing containment efforts.

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PSG late show downs Barca in Champions League, Liverpool fight back

PSG late show downs Barca in Champions League, Liverpool fight back

Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season’s Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal.

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Tinubu mourns Afenifere leader Fasoranti

Tinubu mourns Afenifere leader Fasoranti

Afenifere has mourned its leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, recalling his contributions to Nigeria’s independence struggle, opposition to military rule and the campaign for the restoration of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, as it described him as an exemplary leader whose life embodied patriotism, courage and service to humanity.

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FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos beat Puerto Rico 2-0 to boost hopes

FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos beat Puerto Rico 2-0 to boost hopes

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, boosted their chances at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after securing a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico in their Group B encounter in Rabat on Tuesday.

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FCT Council Polls

2027: PDP, APGA, Accord join Tinubu’s re-election campaign — Yilwatda

The APC Chairman said the party has attracted support from political parties that previously defeated the APC in elections, a development he described as evidence of the broadening political alignment around the President.

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APC campaign: Tinubu has nothing to say to Nigerians — Baba-Ahmed

APC campaign: Tinubu has nothing to say to Nigerians — Baba-Ahmed

The PRP chairman also questioned the president’s reported decision to campaign in only a few places, asking why Tinubu would not commit himself to meeting Nigerians and explaining his policies and the impact on their lives.

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UK reaffirms commitment to deepen defence, security partnership with Nigeria

UK reaffirms commitment to deepen defence, security partnership with Nigeria

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence and security partnership with Nigeria, with renewed focus on military cooperation, professional military education, institutional capacity building and enhanced operational effectiveness.

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Ogun Assembly backs establishment of state police

Ogun Assembly backs establishment of state police

The Ogun State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the proposed establishment of state police, passing a resolution in support of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026.

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FG, Bi-Courtney end 20-year MMA2 dispute

FG, Bi-Courtney end 20-year MMA2 dispute

The Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited have signed a final settlement to end a nearly 20-year dispute over MMA2, paving the way for renewed revenue generation and the completion of abandoned hotel and conference centre projects in Lagos.

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Data depletion, poor network dominate NCC Consumer Parliament

Data depletion, poor network dominate NCC Consumer Parliament

Data depletion and poor network quality dominated discussions at the 95th edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Telecom Consumer Parliament, as telecommunications operators acknowledged the need to improve service delivery, transparency and communication with subscribers.

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FCT Council Polls

2027: PDP, APGA, Accord join Tinubu’s re-election campaign — Yilwatda

The APC Chairman said the party has attracted support from political parties that previously defeated the APC in elections, a development he described as evidence of the broadening political alignment around the President.
APC campaign: Tinubu has nothing to say to Nigerians — Baba-Ahmed

APC campaign: Tinubu has nothing to say to Nigerians — Baba-Ahmed

Goodluck Jonathan

2027: Nigeria bigger than APC, ADC, NDC, others – Jonathan

Atiku to Tinubu: ‘You’re Egypt Nigerians want to escape’

Atiku to Tinubu: ‘You’re Egypt Nigerians want to escape’

Lekki shooting: ‘Why didn’t you ask Buhari?’ Tinubu’s aide faults Atiku’s EndSARS question

Lekki shooting: ‘Why didn’t you ask Buhari?’ Tinubu’s aide faults Atiku’s EndSARS question

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Ìwòyé: Iná pa àwọn mẹ́rin nínú ìdílé kan ní Yobe lẹ́yìn tí ọmọdé kan dá iná sí ilé náà; NDLEA mú obìnrin àgbà kan tó jẹ́ ìyá-àgbà, ẹni ọdún 83, nígbà tí wọ́n ṣe ìwádìí nípa oògùn olóró ní Abia

Ìwòyé: Iná pa àwọn mẹ́rin nínú ìdílé kan ní Yobe lẹ́yìn tí ọmọdé kan dá iná sí ilé náà; NDLEA mú obìnrin àgbà kan tó jẹ́ ìyá-àgbà, ẹni ọdún 83, nígbà tí wọ́n ṣe ìwádìí nípa oògùn olóró ní Abia

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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

09:12 am
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

07:43 am
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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Meet Nigeria’s youngest female SAN, Olamide Ehinfun-Adekunle

Meet Nigeria’s youngest female SAN, Olamide Ehinfun-Adekunle

Her journey into the legal profession began with her studies at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree between 2003 and 2009.
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 20, 2026

Tinubu, Oborevwori, Kalu, others mourn Uduaghan

Tinubu, Oborevwori, Kalu, others mourn Uduaghan

40th memorial: Media icons pay tributes to ‘Dele Giwa’s Granite Journalism’

40th memorial: Media icons pay tributes to ‘Dele Giwa’s Granite Journalism’

‘Tell them no’: Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home

‘Tell them no’: Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home

Metro

Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with Canada visa offer

Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with Canada visa offer

The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu, Ogun State, after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas in a suspected international fraud scheme involving about ₦50.27 million.
Scores feared dead over clash involving OML 55 oil spill in Rivers

Scores feared dead over clash involving OML 55 oil spill in Rivers

DSS arraigns five suspects over abduction of 20 corps members, others in Imo

DSS arraigns five suspects over abduction of 20 corps members, others in Imo

Death in Sachet Alcohol: Who’ll enforce ban in Cross River?

Death in Sachet Alcohol: Who’ll enforce ban in Cross River?

Dry season beckons, fix deplorable Ugbolu-Illah-Ebu road, commuters tell govt 

Dry season beckons, fix deplorable Ugbolu-Illah-Ebu road, commuters tell govt 

Columns

AI and 2027: Who answers when technology gets it wrong, by Dakuku Peterside

AI and 2027: Who answers when technology gets it wrong, by Dakuku Peterside

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Wike, microphone and the surrender of journalistic independence, by Ejiro Ofoye

Wike, microphone and the surrender of journalistic independence, by Ejiro Ofoye

06:55 am
Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Why Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (5), by Eric Teniola

07:03 am
Now, a campaign of insults? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

Now, a campaign of insults? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

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Insecurity: Government should trust Nigerians, by Owei Lakemfa

Insecurity: Government should trust Nigerians, by Owei Lakemfa

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Agbakoba, INEC and the media, by Tonnie Iredia

Agbakoba, INEC and the media, by Tonnie Iredia

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Why we can’t wait any longer, President Tinubu, by Dele Sobowale

Why we can’t wait any longer, President Tinubu, by Dele Sobowale

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Entertainment

Eniola Badmus apologises to Laide Bakare, calls for end to feud

Eniola Badmus apologises to Laide Bakare, calls for end to feud

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has apologised to her colleague, Laide Bakare, following the backlash over her reaction to Bakare’s name during a recent podcast appearance, expressing a desire to put their differences behind them.
Photos: Billionaire Okoya’s son ties the knot in private ceremony

Photos: Billionaire Okoya’s son ties the knot in private ceremony

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade loses mother after prolonged illness

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade loses mother after prolonged illness

Gunmen shoot Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, three suspects held

Gunmen shoot Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, three suspects held

I’ve been diabetic since 1996 – Actor Jide Kosoko

I’ve been diabetic since 1996 – Actor Jide Kosoko

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Seven-Up Bottling Company Confirms Authenticity of Yellow Covers as Part of an Exciting Initiative

Cash-out delays are turning excitement into suspicion

Cash-out delays are turning excitement into suspicion

Private games now start with a screenshot of the rules

Private games now start with a screenshot of the rules

More Nigerians follow sports results through streams and social clips instead of TV

More Nigerians follow sports results through streams and social clips instead of TV

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

national grid

National grid crashes 81% to 675MW, as 9 plants go off

The company said TCN’s technical team was working to restore grid stability, adding that power supply was gradually being restored to its feeders
2027: Win Lagos for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Yilwatda, Ojelabi task APC chieftains

2027: Win Lagos for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Yilwatda, Ojelabi task APC chieftains

With subsidy, Naira’ll exchange at N4,000/$ — Oyedele

With subsidy, Naira’ll exchange at N4,000/$ — Oyedele

Christiane Amanpour announces exit from CNN after 43 years

Christiane Amanpour announces exit from CNN after 43 years

France burns: 143-yr-old City Hall destroyed as cost-of-living protests turn violent 

France burns: 143-yr-old City Hall destroyed as cost-of-living protests turn violent 

Today’s toons

Cartoon: There's is definitely going to be (s)elections

Cartoon: There’s is definitely going to be (s)elections

Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy

Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy

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Business

Chemical Engineers seek private control of moribund refineries

Chemical Engineers seek private control of moribund refineries

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a transparent, competitive and time-bound privatisation process for Nigeria’s moribund state-owned refineries, with majority private ownership and professional management. The society’s National President, Engr. Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, made the call at a press conference titled, “Nigeria’s Moribund Refineries […]
Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to N4,000/$ — Oyedele

Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to N4,000/$ — Oyedele

National grid crashes 81% to 675MW, as 9 plants go off

National grid crashes 81% to 675MW, as 9 plants go off

NGX Group named Africa’s best Exchange at Euromoney Markets Awards 2026

NGX Group named Africa’s best Exchange at Euromoney Markets Awards 2026

Autonomous Shipping Regime: Experts warn against fire brigade approach

Autonomous Shipping Regime: Experts warn against fire brigade approach

Health

Ebola

20 things you should know about Ebola

Just in: FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, begins contact tracing

Just in: FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, begins contact tracing

Drug Addiction: Arrest is not recovery – Prof Daniel Ikpechukwu

Drug Addiction: Arrest is not recovery – Prof Daniel Ikpechukwu

Suicide attempt: CSOs hail bill’s 2nd reading, demand inclusive public hearing

Suicide attempt: CSOs hail bill’s 2nd reading, demand inclusive public hearing

Sports

PSG late show downs Barca in Champions League, Liverpool fight back

PSG late show downs Barca in Champions League, Liverpool fight back

Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season's Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal.
FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos beat Puerto Rico 2-0 to boost hopes

FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos beat Puerto Rico 2-0 to boost hopes

Gerrard

Why I rejected Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich — Gerrard

UCL: Bayern sweat over Kompany, Neuer, Kimmich fitness for Arsenal clash

UCL: Bayern sweat over Kompany, Neuer, Kimmich fitness for Arsenal clash

World Cup: FIFA suspends Egypt coach, forward for criticising referee after Argentina defeat

World Cup: FIFA suspends Egypt coach, forward for criticising referee after Argentina defeat

Relationships

Mother who encouraged her husband to abuse her daughter

Mother who encouraged her husband to abuse her daughter

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?

Special Report

Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dry

Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dry

The 28-inch Trans-Forcados Pipeline at the Kantu-Odidi axis has been bleeding, and the people of Odidi have been living in an open gas chamber

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

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Technology

Mathematics

AI challenges Mathematics by solving the unsolvable

For Francois Charles, mathematician and department head at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris, two separate issues are playing out.

Vanguard correspondent, 27 others win UK MEET fellowship

Vanguard correspondent, 27 others win UK MEET fellowship

The organisers said: “Your application stood out for its track record of reporting, a clear point of view, and a pitch with a question worth answering.”

Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, confirmed on Friday it is circulating a draft bill among US lawmakers aimed at regulating artificial intelligence to address the lack of federal legislation on the risks posed by the new 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.

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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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