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Crash: Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel

Crash: Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel

President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military plane on Monday.
‘I sponsored my wife, 4 children to Canada in 2014; she blocked me on arrival’ — Nigerian man

‘I sponsored my wife, 4 children to Canada in 2014; she blocked me on arrival’ — Nigerian man

Nigeria may crash chaotically under Atiku – Babachir Lawal; says he’d rather back Tinubu

Nigeria may crash chaotically under Atiku – Babachir Lawal; says he’d rather back Tinubu

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11:42 pm
US warns foreign financial institutions not to do business with Iran

US warns foreign financial institutions not to do business with Iran

The United States on Monday warned foreign financial institutions that if they conducted any business with Iran or its banking sector they could be sanctioned by Washington.

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Defence Minister expresses deep sorrow over crash of NAF aircraft

Defence Minister expresses deep sorrow over crash of NAF aircraft

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa Rtd, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of NAF ATR 42 aircraft and the loss of officers and airmen who were involved in a routine flight mission to Lagos, describing them as personnel who exemplified the highest standards of loyalty and commitment to the defence of the country.

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Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League

Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League

Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge.

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Tinubu

Tinubu arrives Abuja after Lagos engagements

President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening arrived in Abuja after spending a few days in Lagos following his return to Nigeria from a working vacation in Europe.

09:54 pm
09:48 pm
Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 SAs, 90 SSAs, 910 Special Assistants

Ondo plane crash: No survivors yet, only wreckage, IDs – Gov Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said no survivor has been recovered from Monday’s military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, with only wreckage of wings, identity cards and uniforms seen.

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Nine die in Ogun road crash

Nine die in Ogun road crash

No fewer than nine persons lost their lives in a fatal road traffic crash along the JBD/ORE route in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Monday.

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Crash: Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel

Crash: Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel

President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military plane on Monday.

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Ronaldo resumes Al Nassr training after Portugal camp rift

Ronaldo resumes Al Nassr training after Portugal camp rift

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Al Nassr training after leaving Portugal’s camp last week amid a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus.

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Presidential Fertiliser Initiative generates ₦61.58bn savings – FG

Presidential Fertiliser Initiative generates ₦61.58bn savings – FG

The Federal Government, on Monday, disclosed that early procurement under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative has generated ₦61.58 billion in savings as Nigeria targets the delivery of 1.1 million metric tonnes of fertiliser in 2026 amid renewed efforts to boost food production and strengthen the country’s agrifood system.

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Court affirms Gbenga Hashim as Accord Party presidential candidate

Court affirms Gbenga Hashim as Accord Party presidential candidate

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 presidential election.

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Court affirms Gbenga Hashim as Accord Party presidential candidate

Court affirms Gbenga Hashim as Accord Party presidential candidate

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 presidential election.
Dumo Lulu-Briggs

Your rainbow has lost its colour – Lulu-Briggs waves away Wike’s coalition

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

2027: I have no issues with Obi; Atiku my presidential candidate  -  Rhodes-Vivour

2027: I have no issues with Obi; Atiku my presidential candidate  -  Rhodes-Vivour

I don’t have to speak perfect Yoruba to preserve Lagos culture  -  Rhodes-Vivour

I don’t have to speak perfect Yoruba to preserve Lagos culture  -  Rhodes-Vivour

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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

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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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Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 SAs, 90 SSAs, 910 Special Assistants

Ondo plane crash: No survivors yet, only wreckage, IDs – Gov Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said no survivor has been recovered from Monday's military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, with only wreckage of wings, identity cards and uniforms seen.
Sunday Aneke

NAF confirms ownership, launches rescue operation after aircraft crash in Ondo

Nigerian newspapers review: Army, DSS, Police comb Imo forest in search of kidnapped corps members

Nigerian newspapers review: Army, DSS, Police comb Imo forest in search of kidnapped corps members

Foreign investors pull out N266bn from Nigeria in 3 yrs

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 5, 2026

Atiku is right, subsidy removal needs revisiting – 2

Atiku is right, subsidy removal needs revisiting – 2

Metro

FMC Nguru CMD loses twin daughters

FMC Nguru CMD loses twin daughters

….Medical community mourns Hadiya, Aisha Usman By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman, Damaturu The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State, Dr Hadiza Usman Abdullahi, has lost her twin daughters, Dr Hadiya Usman and Dr Aisha Usman, two days apart. Hadiya, a medical doctor, died on Friday, while her twin sister, Aisha, a […]
Many feared dead as aircraft crashes in Ondo

Many feared dead as aircraft crashes in Ondo

Period Poverty: Some women now use baby diapers in place of sanitary pads

Period Poverty: Some women now use baby diapers in place of sanitary pads

Anxiety in Dapchi as river sweeps away two children, one rescued

Anxiety in Dapchi as river sweeps away two children, one rescued

DSS

Army, DSS, Amotekun kill ISWAP leader in Ondo

Columns

The fuel subsidy debate of the deaf, by Owei Lakemfa

The fuel subsidy debate of the deaf, by Owei Lakemfa

06:52 am
NACRID Bill: Tinubu’s game changer? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

NACRID Bill: Tinubu’s game changer? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

06:52 am
Obi versus Soludo: Unnecessary political cannibalism, by Dele Sobowale

Obi versus Soludo: Unnecessary political cannibalism, by Dele Sobowale

06:58 am
Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

06:48 am
A season of harvest, by Funmi Komolafe

A season of harvest, by Funmi Komolafe

07:01 am
CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion

CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion

10:02 pm
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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Entertainment

‘Fight real men’, ex-BBNaija star Mike Edwards wants bout with Carter Efe

‘Fight real men’, ex-BBNaija star Mike Edwards wants bout with Carter Efe

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and boxer Mike Edwards has challenged Nigerian streamer and singer Carter Efe to a boxing bout, urging him to take on what he described as a tougher opponent.
‘Give Tinubu time to fix Nigeria’ — Actor Hanks Anuku urges Nigerians

‘Give Tinubu time to fix Nigeria’ — Actor Hanks Anuku urges Nigerians

10 things to know about BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem

10 things to know about BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem

Temi Nkem wins BBNaija season 11

Temi Nkem wins BBNaija season 11

BBNaija 11 finale: Oyin, Ricky, others evicted as battle for top two begins [Full list]

BBNaija 11 finale: Oyin, Ricky, others evicted as battle for top two begins [Full list]

Promoted

Nigerian professionals gain online access to a U.S. master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Nigerian professionals gain online access to a U.S. master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in India 

Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in India 

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Fortune Okeke: Bridging the Gap Between Hospitality Businesses and Booking Agents

Behind Every Trusted Online Payment: The Intelligence Securing Digital Commerce By Mastercard

Behind Every Trusted Online Payment: The Intelligence Securing Digital Commerce By Mastercard

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

JAMB

JAMB to conduct UTME in Canada from 2027

“The proposed centre will make it easier for Nigerians in the diaspora to sit for the UTME without travelling to Nigeria solely for the examination,” the board said.
‘Crashed aircraft was on mission from Benin to Lagos’

‘Crashed aircraft was on mission from Benin to Lagos’

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

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

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

Today’s toons

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

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

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Business

Manufacturers deepen local raw materials sourcing, up 11% in 3yrs

Manufacturers deepen local raw materials sourcing, up 11% in 3yrs

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a steady increase in the use of locally sourced raw materials between 2021 and 2024, with the share rising from 51.5 per cent in 2021 to 57.1 per cent in 2024, as foreign exchange pressures, naira depreciation and rising import costs pushed manufacturers towards domestic alternatives. Data from […]
Blackout in north

Electricity subsidy falls 35% to N679bn in H1’26

Housing

Housing crisis: Workers resort to their pension savings for home ownership

Economic recovery accelerates as Sept PMI rises to 53 points

Economic recovery accelerates as Sept PMI rises to 53 points

Consumers’ confidence plummets in Sept as inflation concerns deepen

Consumers’ confidence plummets in Sept as inflation concerns deepen

Health

Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHO

Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHO

Stockouts, provider bias deny women access to contraceptives – Experts

Stockouts, provider bias deny women access to contraceptives – Experts

Health risks uncovered as RCCG screens 600 Ogun residents

Health risks uncovered as RCCG screens 600 Ogun residents

Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

Sports

Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League

Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League

Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge.
Ronaldo resumes Al Nassr training after Portugal camp rift

Ronaldo resumes Al Nassr training after Portugal camp rift

Int’l friendly: Nigeria vs Russia— preview, date, time and where to watch

Int’l friendly: Nigeria vs Russia— preview, date, time and where to watch

Full list: Cubarsi, Diomande, Estêvão, Bouaddi lead Golden Boy 2026 nominees

Full list: Cubarsi, Diomande, Estêvão, Bouaddi lead Golden Boy 2026 nominees

Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly

Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly

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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Technology

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 […]

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 […]

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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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