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2027: Parties, candidates kick over omission in INEC’s final list

2027: Parties, candidates kick over omission in INEC’s final list

POLITICAL parties and candidates whose names were omitted in the final lists of governorship and state houses of assembly contestants released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, are kicking against their exclusion.
Nigeria Independence: Meet 16 men, 2 women who led judiciary in 66 years

CJN swears in 68 new SANs

Makinde’s chief of staff resigns; defection to APC likely – Source

Makinde’s chief of staff resigns; defection to APC likely – Source

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OPHK air strike neutralises 40 terrorists in Borno

OPHK air strike neutralises 40 terrorists in Borno

The Air Component of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has dealt a devastating blow to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, neutralising over 40 fighters, including a prominent commander, in a precision air strike on a terrorist enclave at Badu Village, south of Gudumbali in Guzamala LGA, Borno State.

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TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire

TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire

The regional launch highlights TCL’s expanding premium technology portfolio for Nigeria, led by its latest SQD Mini LED entertainment alongside QD-Mini LED, intelligent cooling, modern refrigeration, advanced laundry solutions and connected displays. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, [DATE], 2026: TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV […]

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Ayra Starr becomes first African female singer to headline NFL halftime show

Ayra Starr becomes first African female singer to headline NFL halftime show

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has become the first African artiste to headline a National Football League (NFL) International Games halftime show.

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Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian Market

Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian Market

Nigeria’s digital commerce landscape continues to evolve, creating opportunities for platforms that offer greater flexibility and more ways for people to exchange value. In line with this evolution, Tribargain has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, introducing a marketplace that combines traditional online shopping with trade-by-barter and auction services within a single digital ecosystem. Designed to […]

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Americans Hall and Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilisation models

Americans Hall and Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilisation models

American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can help stabilise fluctuations in the economy.

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Bolt moves to avert shutdown as AUATON urges drivers to withdraw services

Bolt moves to avert shutdown as AUATON urges drivers to withdraw services

The union had called on drivers to withdraw their services on both platforms today in protest against the issues affecting their earnings and working conditions.

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Nigeria Independence: Meet 16 men, 2 women who led judiciary in 66 years

CJN swears in 68 new SANs

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the ceremony marking the 2026/2027 legal year.

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Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Parties, candidates kick over omission in INEC’s final list

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with political parties and candidates whose names were omitted from the final lists of governorship and state houses of assembly contestants released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), kicking against their exclusion.

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US judge orders Trump to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads

US judge orders Trump to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads

According to US media reports, the Trump administration has used $20 million from Department of Homeland Security funds to pay for pro-Trump ads.

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It’s clear Russia meddled in Brexit vote – UK PM Burnham

It’s clear Russia meddled in Brexit vote – UK PM Burnham

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday it was “clear” Russia had interfered in the UK’s bitter 2016 Brexit referendum, renewing claims of meddling by Moscow.

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Politics

APC polls show Tinubu will win 2027 election — Yilwatda

APC polls show Tinubu will win 2027 election — Yilwatda

Yilwatda also compared Tinubu with Atiku, describing the incumbent president as “far better” than the former vice-president.
2027: Atiku demands names of firms printing INEC’s ballot papers

2027: Atiku demands names of firms printing INEC’s ballot papers

Atiku’s shallow politics can’t buy Nigeria’s economic future — Presidency

Atiku’s shallow politics can’t buy Nigeria’s economic future — Presidency

PDP kicks as INEC omits candidates from final list

PDP kicks as INEC omits candidates from final list

SDP Primary: Female presidential aspirant withdraws, collapses structure for Adebayo

SDP to engage INEC over omission of four guber candidates

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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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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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Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Parties, candidates kick over omission in INEC’s final list

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with political parties and candidates whose names were omitted from the final lists of governorship and state houses of assembly contestants released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), kicking against their exclusion.
Foreign investors pull out N266bn from Nigeria in 3 yrs

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 12, 2026

Amnesty condemns police blockade of ‘Tinubu-Must-Go’ event in Kano

Amnesty condemns police blockade of ‘Tinubu-Must-Go’ event in Kano

Abuja declaration: S/West leaders, ACF disagree with Igbo

Abuja declaration: S/West leaders, ACF disagree with Igbo

Why kidnappers target NYSC members —  Security experts 

Why kidnappers target NYSC members —  Security experts 

Metro

US releases fresh names, photos of 24 Nigerians to be deported

US releases fresh names, photos of 24 Nigerians to be deported

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities in connection with various criminal offences, as the country continues its deportation operations.
Child soldiers, baby factories: US indicts Nigeria over official complicity

Child soldiers, baby factories: US indicts Nigeria over official complicity

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

FG evacuates 111 more Nigerians from South Africa

FG evacuates 111 more Nigerians from South Africa

NDLEA re-arrests 83-year-old woman for drug offence one year after conviction

NDLEA re-arrests 83-year-old woman for drug offence one year after conviction

Columns

Re: White paper recent columns, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

Re: White paper recent columns, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

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When the people lie against the government, by Owei Lakemfa

When the people lie against the government, by Owei Lakemfa

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NYSC kidnap story: Burden of public trust, by Tonnie Iredia

NYSC kidnap story: Burden of public trust, by Tonnie Iredia

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NYSC kidnap as metaphor for decline into beastiality, by Dele Sobowale

NYSC kidnap as metaphor for decline into beastiality, by Dele Sobowale

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Lift up your faith, by Funmi Komolafe

Lift up your faith, by Funmi Komolafe

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NBBF’s unending crisis, by Patrick Omorodion

NBBF’s unending crisis, by Patrick Omorodion

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Solving Nigeria’s unending sports development challenge!, by Segun Odegbami

ODEGBAMI: If you can’t get to the stars, land on the moon! 

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Entertainment

Ayra Starr becomes first African female singer to headline NFL halftime show

Ayra Starr becomes first African female singer to headline NFL halftime show

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has become the first African artiste to headline a National Football League (NFL) International Games halftime show.
Love separated by death: What broke Joke Silva at Olu Jacobs’ funeral rites

Love separated by death: What broke Joke Silva at Olu Jacobs’ funeral rites

Temi Vs Imisi: Different seasons, different strokes

Temi Vs Imisi: Different seasons, different strokes

I ended a relationship to pursue acting — Oyinade Adegbenro

I ended a relationship to pursue acting — Oyinade Adegbenro

I can accept my husband marrying a second wife — Dianee

I can accept my husband marrying a second wife — Dianee

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TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire

TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire

Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian Market

Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian Market

From Childhood Promise to ₦1m Prizes Dr Nwanku Marks Birthday with Quiz Competition for Ebonyi Students

From Childhood Promise to ₦1m Prizes: Dr Nwanku Marks Birthday with Quiz Competition for Ebonyi Students

OHO Group of Companies —Grow, Build, Connect, Thrive

OHO Group of Companies —Grow, Build, Connect, Thrive

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

12 killed, 309 injured in Riyadh Airport attack

12 killed, 309 injured in Riyadh Airport attack

At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to vow a decisive response against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
2027: We’ll match APC ‘fire for fire’, says NDC, inaugurates campaign council October 20

2027: We’ll match APC ‘fire for fire’, says NDC, inaugurates campaign council October 20

INEC omits four parties from Bauchi 2027 governorship list

INEC omits four parties from Bauchi 2027 governorship list

UK universities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians over visa crackdown

UK universities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians over visa crackdown

Owerri Airport to close for 25 days for runway rehabilitation ahead of Christmas – FG

Owerri Airport to close for 25 days for runway rehabilitation ahead of Christmas – FG

Today’s toons

Petrol discount NNPC

Cartoon: Petrol discount… offer valid while stock last

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

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Business

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DG

By Yinka Kolawole A former Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Kandeh Yumkella, has said Nigeria has the essential foundations to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse but must translate its huge market, natural resources and entrepreneurial capacity into competitive production and exports. Yumkella, who identified Nigeria’s financial depth and strategic position within […]
Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers

Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

NESG: Election, festive demands lift Business Performance Index to 117.8pts

World Bank

Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 — World Bank

54 firms drag down equities’ capitalisation by N1.58trn

54 firms drag down equities’ capitalisation by N1.58trn

Health

Vanguard summit: Mental health neglect threatens Nigeria’s stability – Sheikh

Vanguard summit: Mental health neglect threatens Nigeria’s stability – Sheikh

The Retreat Hospital: Survivors share mental health recovery stories, tackle stigma

The Retreat Hospital: Survivors share mental health recovery stories, tackle stigma

Invest in young pharmacists, support local drug makers – Okoli urges FG

Invest in young pharmacists, support local drug makers – Okoli urges FG

Vanguard Mental Health Summit: Distracted driving, social media threaten road safety, mental health – FRSC

Vanguard Mental Health Summit: Distracted driving, social media threaten road safety, mental health – FRSC

Sports

La Liga: Isco’s Betis rise back above Real Madrid to third

La Liga: Isco’s Betis rise back above Real Madrid to third

Veteran playmaker Isco struck twice to help Real Betis climb back into third place in La Liga with a 5-2 win over Osasuna on Sunday.
‘We must stick together’ — Haaland after Man City’s win amid financial charges

‘We must stick together’ — Haaland after Man City’s win amid financial charges

Man City thrash Liverpool 3-0 amid financial charges, extend lead at top

Man City thrash Liverpool 3-0 amid financial charges, extend lead at top

Man City branded ‘cheats’ in hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict

Man City branded ‘cheats’ in hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict

EPL: Crystal Palace come back to beat Forest; Hull draw with Everton

EPL: Crystal Palace come back to beat Forest; Hull draw with Everton

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

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

Trump threatens EU with retaliatory tariffs over 'unfair' $3.47bn Google ruling

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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