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community leader

Oyo corps members’ abductors threaten to kill victims; parents face N1bn ransom demand

The distraught parents say the abductors had demanded N50m for each of the victims and threatened that something untoward would happen to the young graduates if the ransom was not paid within the stipulated period.
The Economist has predicted that despite the economic woes besetting Nigeria and discontent, President Bola Tinubu may still win the forthcoming 2027 election.

Why Tinubu may win 2027 election – The Economist; ‘Forecast isn’t verdict,’ ADC reacts

South-South: How coalition stands in Rivers, Edo, C/Rivers, A/Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa

ADC won’t win Rivers, result will be written – Wike fires at Amaechi

latest news

08:29 pm
Soludo swears in council chairmen, demands accountability

Soludo swears in council chairmen, demands accountability

By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn in the newly elected 21 local government chairmen and their deputies, charging them to prioritise service delivery, accountability and responsible use of public resources. The governor urged the officials to take their oath of office seriously, review it regularly and consider displaying it in […]

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IGP deploys DIG, CPs to Imo for corps members’ rescue

IGP deploys DIG, CPs to Imo for corps members’ rescue

By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to Imo State to coordinate the rescue of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The Force […]

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Iranian UN delegation duo ‘kicked out’ of US – State Dept

Iranian UN delegation duo ‘kicked out’ of US – State Dept

One member of the delegation left Friday night, while the second departed Saturday morning, according to Axios.

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Benue Boat Mishap: Govt arrests boat driver, suspends maritime workers’ union

Benue Boat Mishap: Govt arrests boat driver, suspends maritime workers’ union

Government also ordered the suspension of the line operator and directed the arrest and detention of the boat skipper involved in the mishap.

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How I sold pap to survive while growing up in Rivers village ― Julius Agwu

Brain surgery in 2015 affected my penis – Julius Agwu

Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu has opened up about a personal complication which followed the brain surgery he had in the United States.

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Tinubu saved Nigeria from collapse – Shettima

Tinubu saved Nigeria from collapse – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the nation was “teetering on the verge of collapse” before the withdrawal of fuel subsidy and unification of exchange rates.

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Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic

Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic

Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.

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Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary

Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary

It said it targeted him after learning that he was inside an apartment building, saying it showed that Hamas was using civilians as human shields.

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It’s not your business what they pay Nigerian actors, Kanayo tells Ghanaian counterparts

It’s not your business what they pay Nigerian actors, Kanayo tells Ghanaian counterparts

Kanayo, popularly known as KOK, spoke shortly after arriving Accra, Ghana, for a movie production

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‘He chose democracy over dictatorship’ — Tinubu hails Akinrinade at 87

‘He chose democracy over dictatorship’ — Tinubu hails Akinrinade at 87

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Chief of Army Staff, General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade (retd), on his 87th birthday, describing him as a towering statesman, gallant soldier and principled patriot who devoted his life to Nigeria.

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Politics

NYSC members’ abduction: Tinubu’s alleged laxity emboldening terrorists — Makinde campaign

NYSC members’ abduction: Tinubu’s alleged laxity emboldening terrorists — Makinde campaign

The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation, MDPCO, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s laxity on security has emboldened terrorists, bandits and kidnappers to attack, kill, maim and abduct Nigerians.
Name one election you’ve won since I ditched you, Wike dares Amaechi

Name one election you’ve won since I ditched you, Wike dares Amaechi

coalition

‘It was difficult to buy drugs’ – Amaechi blames Tinubu’s policies on mother’s death

Akpabio

‘Tinubu’s reforms working; we want to remain worthy partners’ – Akpabio

coalition

2027: If fuel comes down to ₦600 tomorrow, I will campaign for Tinubu — Amaechi

Top Podcasts

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

01:37 am
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

10:40 am
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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Soyinka, others cheer as Asagba decorates Jibunoh with chieftaincy title

Soyinka, others cheer as Asagba decorates Jibunoh with chieftaincy title

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka and other dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond on Saturday shared the joy of the occasion as Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, celebrated renowned environmentalist and businessman, Chief Newton Jibunoh, with the conferment of the traditional title of Olinzele of Asaba.
Top 10 richest women in the world

Top 10 richest women in the world

Latest Ranking: 10 best universities in Africa

Latest Ranking: 10 best universities in Africa

Lion of Lufodo: Nollywood’s finest bid farewell to Olu Jacobs amid tears, tributes

Lion of Lufodo: Nollywood’s finest bid farewell to Olu Jacobs amid tears, tributes

job losses

Hardship: Public sector unions warning strike begin on shaky note

Metro

Abducted NYSC Members: Parents accuse transport firm of withholding passengers’ next-of-kin details

Abducted NYSC Members: Parents accuse transport firm of withholding passengers’ next-of-kin details

“We went to Samonda, to Eduak King. Surprisingly, they were already loading another vehicle. People are complaining, the company should be held liable”
Boat carrying over 70 mourners capsizes in Benue, several missing

Boat carrying over 70 mourners capsizes in Benue, several missing

‘Drone found NYSC abductors’ hideout, but camp is mined with IEDs’ — Imo CP

‘Drone found NYSC abductors’ hideout, but camp is mined with IEDs’ — Imo CP

Four more die in Anambra communal clash, as govt shuts Otuocha Market 

Four more die in Anambra communal clash, as govt shuts Otuocha Market 

FRSC confirms 20 dead in multiple crashes on Plateau route

FRSC confirms 20 dead in multiple crashes on Plateau route

Columns

Nigeria’s loss to Guinea Bissau – the sad truth! By Segun Odegbami

Nigeria’s loss to Guinea Bissau – the sad truth! By Segun Odegbami

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General Abdulsalami and the Indian Hospital: The Shame of a Nation, by Ugoji Egbujo

General Abdulsalami and the Indian Hospital: The Shame of a Nation, by Ugoji Egbujo

06:42 am
Why I joined Vanguard

Wages of irresponsibility, by Muyiwa Adetiba

06:49 am
Kwame tasks NFF, LSFA, by Emeka Obasi

Kwame tasks NFF, LSFA, by Emeka Obasi

06:46 am
Tinubu’s Figures, Atiku’s Counter: Let the 2027 debate begin, by Emmanuel Aziken

Tinubu’s Figures, Atiku’s Counter: Let the 2027 debate begin, by Emmanuel Aziken

07:35 pm
Tinubu and his incredible ministers, by Azu Ishiekwene

Tinubu and his incredible ministers, by Azu Ishiekwene

05:44 am
The president’s disappointing October 1 message, by Adekunle Adekoya

The president’s disappointing October 1 message, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Entertainment

How I sold pap to survive while growing up in Rivers village ― Julius Agwu

Brain surgery in 2015 affected my penis – Julius Agwu

Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu has opened up about a personal complication which followed the brain surgery he had in the United States.
Any man who says he won’t die for his woman is a fool — Odumodublvck

Any man who says he won’t die for his woman is a fool — Odumodublvck

Nigeria @ 66: We need leaders who prioritize national development over personal interests – Hadiza Abubakar

Nigeria @ 66: We need leaders who prioritize national development over personal interests – Hadiza Abubakar

BBNaija S11 finale: After gambits, strikes, twists, who clinches N160 million grand prize tomorrow?

BBNaija S11 finale: After gambits, strikes, twists, who clinches N160 million grand prize tomorrow?

Moyo Lawal slams troll who called her an ‘industry whore’

Moyo Lawal slams troll who called her an ‘industry whore’

Promoted

5 เว็บแทงบอล 2026 เปรียบเทียบจุดเด่น พร้อมวิธีเลือกเว็บ 

5 เว็บแทงบอล 2026 เปรียบเทียบจุดเด่น พร้อมวิธีเลือกเว็บ 

Perfection Motor: Driving Nigeria’s Growth with Reliable FAW Trucks

Perfection Motor: Driving Nigeria’s Growth with Reliable FAW Trucks

Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence Driving Nigeria’s Economic growth: Interswitch Group

Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence Driving Nigeria’s Economic growth: Interswitch Group

Mr Osa Imasogie Chief Executive Officer Avon Hmo

Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence driving Nigeria’s Economic growth : Avon HMO

Videos

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

2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’ — ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi

2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’ — ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi

ICYMI

Boeing 737 MAX software bug ‘not a safety concern’ – Regulators

Boeing 737 MAX software bug ‘not a safety concern’ – Regulators

The glitch was found in a cockpit software update and can cause an automated navigation feature to fail when planes shift approach to landing
Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO

Independence Day: Nigeria was like cancer patient on morphine, until we came — Tinubu

Independence Day: Nigeria was like cancer patient on morphine, until we came — Tinubu

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

Cartoon: Mr & Mrs (un)happily married

Cartoon: Mr & Mrs (un)happily married

Cartoon: 'Nigeria on auto-drive'

Cartoon: ‘Nigeria on auto-drive?’

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Business

Trade facilitation: Customs unveils digital baggage import declaration

Trade facilitation: Customs unveils digital baggage import declaration

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has announced the deployment of a Simplified Baggage Import Declaration System at the Seme Area Command. This marks a new phase in its drive for digital innovation, trade facilitation, and improved passenger clearance processes. The initiative is designed to streamline baggage declaration, reduce clearance time, and enhance transparency for legitimate […]
Free Zone Customs generates N557bn

Free Zone Customs generates N557bn

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria @66: OPS demands productivity gains from reforms

Police declare port corridor ticketing, revenue collection illegal

Police declare port corridor ticketing, revenue collection illegal

St. Kitts, Nevis bags world’s best citizenship investment programme

Money supply rises 111% to N139trn

Health

Dried placenta may help men regain erections faster after prostate surgery – Study

Dried placenta may help men regain erections faster after prostate surgery – Study

Nordica’s Fibroid Centre records 1,000th HIFU treatment after 5 years

Nordica’s Fibroid Centre records 1,000th HIFU treatment after 5 years

Dried placenta may help men regain erections faster after prostate surgery – Study

Dried placenta may help men regain erections faster after prostate surgery – Study

MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT: US-based behaviour specialist to spotlight youth addiction, recovery at Vanguard summit October

MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT: US-based behaviour specialist to spotlight youth addiction, recovery at Vanguard summit October

Sports

Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic

Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic

Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.
Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown

Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown

Fernandes hails Portugal’s ‘greatest symbol’ Ronaldo, calls for unity

Fernandes hails Portugal’s ‘greatest symbol’ Ronaldo, calls for unity

Nations League: Kane, Saka score twice as England rout Croatia 7-0

Nations League: Kane, Saka score twice as England rout Croatia 7-0

Ruiz quits Spain squad to attend arrival of his first baby

Ruiz quits Spain squad to attend arrival of his first baby

Relationships

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?

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

Special Report

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

Atiku Abubakar's long road to one more presidential fight

Atiku Abubakar’s long road to one more presidential fight

After decades of moving through virtually every important corridor of federal politics, the former vice president has arrived at the ADC

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Technology

Trust still big issue holding back AI growth

Trust still big issue holding back AI growth

*SAS floats Trustworthiness Index to measure business impact *As businesses still search for AI profit By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence, AI, to drive efficiency, innovation and faster decision-making, trust has emerged as one of the biggest issues threatening the technology’s ability to deliver greater business value. A new […]

Xiaomi plugs Nigerian phone users’ greatest pain point with REDMI Note 17 Series

Xiaomi plugs Nigerian phone users’ greatest pain point with REDMI Note 17 Series

*10,000mAh battery promises up to three days of power *Xiaomi says new series built to withstand years of daily use By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Poor and epileptic power supply remains one of the greatest problems confronting Nigerians, including manufacturers and businesses whose operations depend heavily on electricity. For such businesses, the solution has often […]

Swift grabs Unified Access licence, returns to Nigeria’s telecom big league

Swift grabs Unified Access licence, returns to Nigeria’s telecom big league

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nearly three decades after it made first appearance in the Nigerian telecoms space From umbrella-and-table calling spot, Swift Telephone Network Limited, STN, has made a remarkable comeback, grabbing the coveted Unified Access Services licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The company, which first opened shop in 1998, has now […]

Moniepoint’s co-founder only African on TIME’s inaugural Tech, Data list

Moniepoint’s co-founder only African on TIME’s inaugural Tech, Data list

By Juliet Umeh Nigerian engineer and Moniepoint Co-founder, Felix Ike, has joined some of the world’s leading technology executives after emerging as the only African representative on TIME magazine’s inaugural Executives of the Year: Tech and Data list.Ike, who serves as Chief Technology Officer, CTO, of Moniepoint, was named among 50 technology and data leaders […]

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Education

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 […]

Etsako West chairman, Omoike, bags Master’s Degree at BIU

Etsako West chairman, Omoike, bags Master’s Degree at BIU

BENIN CITY  – The Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, Hon. Romeo Omoike, was among the graduands at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Benson Idahosa University (BIU),  held at the university’s permanent site on Sapele Road, Benin City. A total of 1,324 students comprising 1,059 undergraduates and 265 postgraduates, graduated from the institution, the […]

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