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NAF Crash: Prospective NYSC member, only son, among crash victims

NAF Crash: Prospective NYSC member, only son, among crash victims

A grieving lady has mourned her partner, one of the victims of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF 931  aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, saying he only told her he was travelling to Abuja but didn’t tell he won’t return.
Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu

Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu

Imo Kidnap: Relief, jubilation as prospective corps members regain freedom

Imo Kidnap: Relief, jubilation as prospective corps members regain freedom

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11:24 am
Minister appeals to NASWDEN to suspend industrial action.

Minister appeals to NASWDEN to suspend industrial action.

According to the statement, the minister said in the interest of industrial harmony, mutual understanding and the overall stability and development of Nigeria’s steel sector, the strike should be suspended.

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2027: Don’t insult my opponents — Onjeh

2027: Don’t insult my opponents — Onjeh

The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Benue South Senatorial candidate, Daniel Onjeh, has appealed to his supporters, particularly young people, not to insult or attack his political opponents on his behalf ahead of the general elections.

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N18m fraud: Man allegedly impersonating Ogun prophet on Facebook arrested

N18m fraud: Man allegedly impersonating Ogun prophet on Facebook arrested

The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a suspect, Adewale Arojah, for allegedly impersonating a cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of over N18 million.

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2027: Your PVC is not for sale — Obi Media Office to Nigerians

2027: Your PVC is not for sale — Obi Media Office to Nigerians

By Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of next year’s elections, the media office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to remain remain vigilant against anyone offering money or inducements in exchange for their votes, advising the people not to sell their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC or participation […]

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2027: Obidient movement still with me  –  Rhodes-Vivour

2027: Obidient movement still with me  –  Rhodes-Vivour

Rhodes-Vivour said his relationship with members of the movement had continued beyond the 2023 election, adding that he had maintained personal relationships with them and remained involved in their affairs.

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Court grants alleged fake JAMB registrar N50m bail

Court grants alleged fake JAMB registrar N50m bail

The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted Mr Arinze Nwogba to a N50 million bail with two sureties in like sum.

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US considering new torture charges against Maduro, wife — Report

US prosecutors are expected to bring new charges against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores over the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan government custody, CNN reported Wednesday.

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Ndume meets new Theatre Commander over schoolchildren, others in captivity

Ndume meets new Theatre Commander over schoolchildren, others in captivity

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has taken the safe return of the abducted Lassa and Musa schoolchildren and Biu-bound travellers to the attention of the military leadership in Borno.

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Plateau

Gunmen kill youth leader, injure two in Plateau

Gunmen have killed a youth leader and former chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Gashish District, Rwas Paul Danladi, and injured two others in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi and other parts of Plateau State.

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO Still Opens for Subscription

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO) is now open. The offer is expected to run from Monday, 14 September to Tuesday,13 October 2026, giving eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in the company. The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share with a minimum purchase of […]

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Politics

2027: Obidient movement still with me  –  Rhodes-Vivour

2027: Obidient movement still with me  –  Rhodes-Vivour

Rhodes-Vivour said his relationship with members of the movement had continued beyond the 2023 election, adding that he had maintained personal relationships with them and remained involved in their affairs.
How Orbih refused Amaechi’s offer to abandon my gov bid – Wike

How Orbih refused Amaechi’s offer to abandon my gov bid – Wike

2027: Gov Yusuf reconciles Deputy Senate President Barau, Bichi

2027: Gov Yusuf reconciles Deputy Senate President Barau, Bichi

God used Dan Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike

God used Dan Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike

Justice Adefope-Okojie leads debate on judicial intervention in Nigeria’s elections

Justice Adefope-Okojie leads debate on judicial intervention in Nigeria’s elections

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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

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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I don’t want my children’s English identity questioned – Badenoch

I don’t want my children’s English identity questioned – Badenoch

“I don’t want to live in a country run by people who threaten journalists, who call veterans traitors, and debate whether my mixed-race children are English,” she said.
Gombe NBA accuses AIG of extortion, police chief denies allegation

Gombe NBA accuses AIG of extortion, police chief denies allegation

SERAP challenges ₦100m DSS defamation award at appeal court

SERAP challenges ₦100m DSS defamation award at appeal court

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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 8, 2026

2027 election cases: Your conduct will be monitored, CJN warns tribunal judges

2027 election cases: Your conduct will be monitored, CJN warns tribunal judges

Metro

NAF explains confusion over 25, 32 crash victims

NAF explains confusion over 25, 32 crash victims

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained the discrepancy in the reported number of victims of the ATR 42 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, saying a misunderstanding of civil and military aviation terminology led to the initial figure of 32 persons being reported. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who provided the clarification, […]
ASUSS rejects NUT strike, directs FCT teachers to work

ASUSS rejects NUT strike, directs FCT teachers to work

Family of 6 killed in Oyo over damaged phone as police parade suspects

Family of 6 killed in Oyo over damaged phone as police parade suspects

'Petrol price hike shows lack of empathy,' TUC fumes

Insecurity: Nigeria in state of war, TUC laments

NAF Crash: Prospective NYSC member, only son, among crash victims

NAF Crash: Prospective NYSC member, only son, among crash victims

Columns

Olu Fasan

66 years on, Nigeria must escape the fragility trap, by Olu Fasan

06:08 am
As INEC reassures Nigerians, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

As INEC reassures Nigerians, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

06:51 am
When explanation becomes noise, by Ruth Oji

When explanation becomes noise, by Ruth Oji

07:21 am
Election without political parties: Outlook towards 2027 (2), by Usman Sarki

Election without political parties: Outlook towards 2027 (2), by Usman Sarki

06:59 am
A case for the “Igbo ranch”,  by Ochereome Nnanna

A case for the “Igbo ranch”, by Ochereome Nnanna

06:56 am
Okoh Aihe

Time for Digital Connectivity? By Okoh Aihe

06:54 am
When adult petulance becomes a campaign strategy, by Rotimi Fasan

When adult petulance becomes a campaign strategy, by Rotimi Fasan

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Entertainment

Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint dies at 102

Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in the Hollywood classics On the Waterfront and North by Northwest and later played Superman’s adoptive mother, Martha Kent, has died at 102. Saint died peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and loved ones, according to family representative Jeff […]
Tekno thrills London crowd at Independence concert

Tekno thrills London crowd at Independence concert

UrchMan releases new EP, ‘Line Down’

UrchMan releases new EP, ‘Line Down’

BBNaija: I’ll remain in Nigeria for at least two years — Temi Nkem

BBNaija: I’ll remain in Nigeria for at least two years — Temi Nkem

BBNaija 11: Temi Nkem’s 25.87% winning vote trails Imisi’s 42.8%

BBNaija 11: Temi Nkem’s 25.87% winning vote trails Imisi’s 42.8%

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO Still Opens for Subscription

Farhat Bengdara and the Operational Side of Central Bank Independence

Farhat Bengdara and the Operational Side of Central Bank Independence

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X: Where Nigerians Are Building Audiences, and What Each Platform Rewards

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X: Where Nigerians Are Building Audiences, and What Each Platform Rewards

IDP IELTS Confirms Changes to IELTS Test Delivery in Nigeria from 1 October 2026

IDP IELTS Confirms Changes to IELTS Test Delivery in Nigeria from 1 October 2026

Videos

[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

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

ICYMI

Gombe police pledges people-centred policing

Gombe police pledges people-centred policing

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to improving service delivery, strengthening community relations and promoting people-centred policing across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, gave the assurance on Wednesday at a stakeholder engagement organised by the Command to mark the 2026 Customer Service Week […]
'I would like to play for Argentina forever' - Messi

‘I would like to play for Argentina forever’ – Messi

Unlike Buhari, I’ll be in charge and fight corruption if elected president – Peter Obi

Unlike Buhari, I’ll be in charge and fight corruption if elected president – Peter Obi

British man returns to UK after 28-year walk round the world

British man returns to UK after 28-year walk round the world

Ex-NADECO founding  member, Ralph Obioha, dies at 80

Ex-NADECO founding  member, Ralph Obioha, dies at 80

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

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Nigeria’ll not be Africa’s warehouse, but Africa’s workshop — Tinubu

Nigeria’ll not be Africa’s warehouse, but Africa’s workshop — Tinubu

By Yinka Kolawole  President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will no longer be content with exporting raw materials and importing finished products, saying the country is determined to become Africa’s industrial workshop. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of State for Industry, Sen.John Enoh, spoke at the 6th Adeola Odutola lecture and Presidential […]
Electricity

Power generation falls  37% as DISCOs lose N129bn, record 184,024 complaints

NUPRC seeks fresh capital, offers 40 oil blocks as output rises to 1.82mbpd

NUPRC seeks fresh capital, offers 40 oil blocks as output rises to 1.82mbpd

NESG pushes states to drive economic growth, development 

NESG pushes states to drive economic growth, development 

World Bank: Fuel price to slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction

World Bank: Fuel price to slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction

Health

Mental Health

Mental health experts demand urgent action on Nigeria’s youth crisis

Ebola

Ebola: NCDC raises alert after Kenya confirms imported case

Fake drugs don’t teleport, smugglers move them — Experts

Fake drugs don’t teleport, smugglers move them — Experts

Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death

Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death

Sports

DR Congo Ineligible Player: NFF sent petition to wrong email – FIFA

DR Congo Ineligible Player: NFF sent petition to wrong email – FIFA

One of the technical grounds on which FIFA dismissed Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo for fielding an ineligible player in the world cup qualifiers was that the mail which they used in sending the petition wasn’t the right one.
David Silva comes out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong club Sha Tin

David Silva comes out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong club Sha Tin

Former Spurs defender Vega to stand for FIFA presidency

Former Spurs defender Vega to stand for FIFA presidency

‘All my respect’ – Ronaldo celebrates Messi after Argentina retirement

‘All my respect’ – Ronaldo celebrates Messi after Argentina retirement

Man City should ‘accept’ punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker

Man City should ‘accept’ punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker

Relationships

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!

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Special Report

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

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

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Black Friday: Outdated online listings may undermine retailers — Google

By Juliet Umeh Nigerian retailers preparing for Black Friday may lose ready-to-buy customers if their Google listings carry outdated opening hours, unanswered phone numbers or old product photographs. Google’s Director for East and West Africa, Olumide Balogun, gave the warning as Nigeria prepare for Black Friday and December festive shopping season. Black Friday falls on […]

High phone prices push some Nigerians towards cheaper Smartphones

High phone prices push some Nigerians towards cheaper Smartphones

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Some Nigerians are increasingly turning to cheaper smartphones as rising phone prices and reduced purchasing power make expensive devices harder to afford, according to interviews with phone dealers and users.A phone salesman in Ikeja with two years’ experience, Majiyagbe Tunmise, said he had noticed more customers choosing cheaper devices because of their […]

Rentcom targets Lagos workers’ housing gap with 1,000 apartments

Rentcom targets Lagos workers’ housing gap with 1,000 apartments

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor A group of tech-savvy youths under the aegis of Rentcom, has promised to plug the housing deficit in Nigeria with homes run mainly by technology.The young lads say they were worried by the lack of quality accommodation for professionals, particularly in Lagos and therefore launched a project to develop 1,000 […]

NCC

Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC

…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]

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Education

Salary arrears: SSANU ‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌gives FG 14-day ultimatum, threatens indefinite strike

Salary arrears: SSANU ‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌gives FG 14-day ultimatum, threatens indefinite strike

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to pay outstanding salary arrears.

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 […]

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