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Nigeria: 65 legacies lost in 65 years

Nigeria: 65 legacies lost in 65 years

On October 1, 1960, Nigeria emerged from colonial rule with hope and ambition. It was a country of vast resources, youthful leaders, and a vision to rival the Asian Tigers. 65 years later, that dream has curdled into disappointment.
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Nine LGAs in Kwara under siege, bandits ‘demand’ food, drinks as ransom

Iyaloja

Tinubu’s daughter caught in Benin Iyaloja row

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Adeleke

Osun Shooting: Death toll rises, as Adeleke orders probe

…APC berates Amotekun over killings By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Death toll has risen to four following reported shootings by Osun Amotekun operatives in Akinlalu town, Osun State, last Tuesday, as one of the critically injured victims was confirmed dead in the early hours of yesterday. Akinlalu residents claimed that Amotekun operatives invaded the community last […]

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IGP

Tinted Glass Permit: Confusion over court judgment

By Efe Onodjae Confusion has trailed the Federal High Court’s ruling on the suspension of the enforcement of the tinted glass permit requirement for vehicle owners. Last Friday, the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, had ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to maintain status quo regarding the issue.While […]

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Nine LGAs in Kwara under siege, bandits ‘demand’ food, drinks as ransom

Kwara State has been in the eye of the storm lately over incessant attacks on residents by unrelenting bandits and kidnappers, particularly in the northern and southern parts of the state, despite the spirited efforts of the government to combat insecurity.

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Nationwide protest

Troops rescued 180 civilians, arrested 450 terrorists in September – DHQ

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian military said it recorded major gains in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, oil theft, and armed violence across the country in September 2025. According to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), troops rescued 180 kidnapped civilians, arrested 450 suspected terrorists and bandits, and killed scores of others during operations carried out nationwide. […]

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Tinubu preaches peace, religious tolerance at burial of APC Chairman’s mother

Tinubu preaches peace, religious tolerance at burial of APC Chairman’s mother

By Marie-Therese Nanlong President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians, particularly citizens of Plateau State, to embrace peace and religious tolerance, urging them to live together in mutual respect and harmony. The President made the appeal at the weekend during the funeral service of the late Nana Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the All Progressives Congress […]

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Delta High Court awards N105m to two ‘ostracised’ Asaba chiefs over Asagba selection controversy

Delta High Court awards N105m to two ‘ostracised’ Asaba chiefs over Asagba selection controversy

By Kennedy Mbele A High Court, sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has awarded N100 million as exemplary damages and another N5 million as cost of action in favour of Ogbueshi Edwin Monyei and Ifeanyi Isichei against Ogbueshi Uche Nwajei (Head/Onoi of Otu-Ihaza Ahaba, Asaba) and Charles Enemokwu (Secretary, Otu-Ihaza Ahaba, Asaba) for themselves and on […]

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16 military officers face trial over breach of regulations, indiscipline

16 military officers face trial over breach of regulations, indiscipline

By Kingsley Omonobi The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) high command has confirmed the arrest of 16 military officers for acts of indiscipline and violation of service regulations, following a routine internal exercise aimed at reinforcing professionalism and discipline across the ranks. In a statement issued yesterday, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, […]

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ACF backs Kebbi gov’s measures against insecurity

ACF backs Kebbi gov’s measures against insecurity

Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has thrown its weight behind security measures put in place by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, pledging to cooperate with his administration to further enhance peace and stability in the state. This satisfaction was expressed during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, as the […]

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AAU: ASUU sets for showdown over school’s new status

Ondo AAUA lecturers cry out over alleged govt neglect, non-release of capital grants

•Want special intervention funds By Dayo Johnson, Akure Lecturers at the Ondo State government-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, have cried out over what they called increasingly unbearable staff welfare, infrastructural decay and non-release of capital grant for seven years by the state government. They lamented that the capital grant appropriated for the institution by […]

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Nnamdi Kanu

How to free Nnamdi Kanu – Umahi

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has outlined steps the South East must take to facilitate the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

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Nigeria @65: Vision impossible

Prologue: Nigeria, a vision in distress

Prologue: Nigeria, a vision in distress

The distress is real, not imagined! Sixty-five years after independence, the vision of the country’s founding fathers have floundered exponentially.
[Nigeria at 65] Ethnicisation of politics: The ticking time bomb

[Nigeria at 65] Ethnicisation of politics: The ticking time bomb

Bye-Elections

ELECTORAL INFIDELITY: The betrayal of Nigeria’s democratic promise

Bad leadership: A curse from the pit of hell 

Bad leadership: A curse from the pit of hell 

Nigeria @65: Challenge of unity

Nigeria @65: Challenge of unity

Politics

Omisore declares interest in Osun 2026 governorship

Omisore declares interest in Osun 2026 governorship

"I believe strongly that together, we can restore hope, strengthen governance"
PDP: How state congresses reopened old wounds 

PDP: How state congresses reopened old wounds 

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim

South West won’t reward Tinubu’s failure in 2027 – Gbenga-Olawepo-Hashim

Former-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar

2027: Atiku should get Nobel Prize for aspiring to be president  —  Aide

PDP

No threat to PDP Nov 15 Ibadan national convention process – Ologunagba

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Google Pixel 9 Pro

7 phones with advanced AI camera features in 2025

From instantly removing glare and motion blur to enhancing photos and voice-driven editing, today’s flagship devices are pushing creativity to new heights.
10 markets Lagosians go to for cheap household items

10 markets Lagosians go to for cheap household items

Nigeria at 65: A chronicle of hope, and possibility, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Nigeria at 65: A chronicle of hope, and possibility, by Stephanie Shaakaa

5 Cities of the World That Experience Sunlight All Day

5 cities that experience sunlight all day

Obasanjo

Obasanjo, Kukah, Sultan call for fresh thinking to end Boko Haram insurgency

Metro

Gunmen kill doctor in Abuja, kidnap his 3 children

Gunmen kill Abuja doctor, kidnap his 3 children

They abducted him alongside his three children, and later dumped his body by the roadside
Tinted glass permit: We’re yet to be served court order — Police

Tinted glass permit: We’re yet to be served court order — Police

Filth killing us — Lagos residents, traders lament

Filth killing us — Lagos residents, traders lament

Somtochukwu Maduagwu

‘Jesus, Jesus!’ — Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s final cry

Police confirm death of American lady visiting boyfriend in Delta

Police confirm death of American lady visiting boyfriend in Delta

Columns

Nigeria at 65: A chronicle of hope, and possibility, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Nigeria at 65: A chronicle of hope, and possibility, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Lagos and the Igbo: The Threats of Pogroms at the Polls, by Ugoji Egbujo

Lagos and the Igbo: The Threats of Pogroms at the Polls, by Ugoji Egbujo

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Atiku: Ambition, Age and Agility, by Emmanuel Aziken

Atiku: Ambition, Age and Agility, by Emmanuel Aziken

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Landlord/Tenancy Issue And Why We Can’t All Wait To Be Landlords, By Muyiwa Adetiba

Landlord/Tenancy Issue And Why We Can’t All Wait To Be Landlords, By Muyiwa Adetiba

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Maduagwu

RIP, SOMTO MADUAGWU: 1995 – 2025, by Francis Ewherido

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Government people, Police permit and the rest of us, by Adekunle Adekoya

Government people, Police permit and the rest of us, by Adekunle Adekoya

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How to drink from a poisoned cup: Harold Smith and the Nigerian story, by Azu Ishiekwene

How to drink from a poisoned cup: Harold Smith and the Nigerian story, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Entertainment

Laide Bakare

Laide Bakare clarifies comment on giving teenage daughter alcohol

Bakare’s comments sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many accusing her of encouraging underage drinking and irresponsible parenting.
BAP’s ‘Fela & the Kalakuta Queens’ musical thrills audience as National Theatre roars back to life

BAP’s ‘Fela & the Kalakuta Queens’ musical thrills audience as National Theatre roars back to life

Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new album

Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new album

Vera Kanu’s ‘Infant at Heart’ premieres in London

Vera Kanu’s ‘Infant at Heart’ premieres in London

Actor Simon Chibuzor reveals lingering trauma after kidnaping experience

Actor Simon Chibuzor reveals lingering trauma after kidnaping experience

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Tervin Axorium Review 2025: Scam or Legit? 

Tervin Axorium Review 2025: Scam or Legit? 

Blackrose Finbitnex Review 2025: Legit Or Not?

Blackrose Finbitnex Review 2025: Legit Or Not?

Best Online Casino Netherlands – Play at the Top Dutch Casino Sites (2025)

Best Online Casino Netherlands – Play at the Top Dutch Casino Sites (2025)

Best Real Money Online Poker Sites in Canada for Cash Game Traffic & Tournaments

Best Real Money Online Poker Sites in Canada for Cash Game Traffic & Tournaments

Videos

How my son died after beating by Lagos NURTW official – Late Rahmon’s mother

How my son died after beating by Lagos NURTW official – Late Rahmon’s mother

VIDEO: ‘How can I raise N474m? But everyday is torture’, cries Amirah, acid attack victim

VIDEO: ‘How can I raise N474m? But everyday is torture’, cries Amirah, acid attack victim

VIDEO: How hard times started My Guinness World Records Journey, 4-time record holder

VIDEO: How hard times started My Guinness World Records Journey, 4-time record holder

Money for your trash: How our Nigerian-made machine pays for plastics, cans – Rita Idehai, Founder of Ecobarter

Money for your trash: How our Nigerian-made machine pays for plastics, cans – Rita Idehai, Founder of Ecobarter

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Adeleke

Akinlalu shooting: Death toll rises as Adeleke orders probe

The governor also commiserated with the family of the victims, praying God to give them fortitude to bear the loss.
New Tax Law

More than 90% of informal workers too poor to pay taxes – Oyedele

Oshiomhole

Why Dangote Refinery must be supported now – Oshiomhole

Jonathan

Boko Haram chose Buhari to negotiate with my government — Jonathan

Wole Soyinka

I discovered that I am not really real — Wole Soyinka

Today’s toons

Cartoon: 'Let journalists breatheeee'

Cartoon: ‘Let journalists breatheeee’

Cartoon: ‘Your Excellency, reverse back, reverse back!’

Cartoon: ‘Your Excellency, reverse back, reverse back!’

Cartoon: When you see ‘shege’

Cartoon: When you see ‘shege’

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Business

NGX Review: Investors gain N1.175trn in 4-day trading week

NGX Review: Investors gain N1.175trn in 4-day trading week

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index and Market Capitalisation appreciated by 1.02 per cent and 1.31 per cent to close the week at 143,584.04 and N91.135 trillion respectively.
Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 3, 2025

NDIC covers 99% commercial banks’ deposits – MD 

NDIC covers 99% commercial banks’ deposits – MD 

Ajaokuta Steel Coy technology not obsolete, ‘ll last 100 years — Abdul-Akaba

Functioning steel industry key to Nigeria’s maritime development — SEREC

New presidential fertilizer initiative will trigger high prices, farmers tell Tinubu 

New presidential fertilizer initiative will trigger high prices, farmers tell Tinubu 

Health

Onemiye calls for decentralized, tech-based models to protect Nigeria’s health system

Onemiye calls for decentralized, tech-based models to protect Nigeria’s health system

Fistula foundation launches nationwide network to treat more women with childbirth injuries in Nigeria

Fistula foundation launches nationwide network to treat more women with childbirth injuries in Nigeria

Breast cancer: Abuja family in race against time

Breast cancer: Abuja family in race against time

Implement Pharmacists Consultant Cadre in full, PSN tells NCE

Lagos pharmacists urge urgent reform to drug access, health insurance

Sports

In-form Inter sweep past Cremonese to join Serie A leaders

In-form Inter sweep past Cremonese to join Serie A leaders

Inter Milan joined a clutch of teams level at the top of Serie A on Saturday by giving sorry Cremonese a 4-1 thumping at the San Siro thanks in large part to a superb display from Ange-Yoan Bonny.
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Vinicius scores brace as Real Madrid beat Villarreal 3-1

Diaz dazzles early and Kane strikes again as Bayern beat Frankfurt

Diaz dazzles early and Kane strikes again as Bayern beat Frankfurt

EPL: Slothful Liverpool fall 2-1 to Chelsea

EPL: Slothful Liverpool fall 2-1 to Chelsea

Peter Oboh

Itauma v Ajagba: It’s anybody’s game, depending on where the fight holds – Oboh

Relationships

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Facts your son needs to know about handling a woman

In-depth research now proves size matters!

In-depth research now proves size matters!

Dear Bunmi, my friend’s sleeping with my husband

Dear Bunmi, my friend’s sleeping with my husband

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

What if your children don’t take to your new lover?!

Special Report

Police

Untold story of Delta’s missing children

•Gov Oborevwori orders recovery of every missing child; effective security in Agbarho community•The tales are exaggerated – Olorogun Egbo, Ughelli North LGA chairman•How they abducted our 4-year-old son – Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert; They set my innocent wife ablaze – Mr. Afonughe•HRM Ogugu I, clerics, villagers hold prayer session, lay curses on child snatchers By […]

After 35 years, this car still works fine

After 35 years, this car still works fine

“And if it does break, the nice thing is that you can repair everything yourself” due to the “simple technology”

Oba Ladoja

Expectations of subjects as Oba Ladoja ascends throne as 44th Olubadan

By Laolu Elijah, Ibadan On Saturday 26th, 2025, the ancient city of Ibadan will be agog with much anticipation as Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja ascends the incomparable stool of the Olubadan in Yorubaland. His enthronement as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland represents not just a change in traditional leadership but a turning point that many […]

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They took from us Aso Rock site where we made spiritual consultations – Abuja indigenous people

Almost half a century after the Nigerian capital was moved from Lagos to Abuja, indigenous people in The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continue to fight for recognition amidst poverty, misery, historic injustice and a thin hope of salvation, Adewale Adeoye reports

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Technology

WEAK BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE: Nigeria risks losing out in digital trade, economy

WEAK BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE: Nigeria risks losing out in digital trade, economy

The World Trade Organisation, WTO, and the World Bank, WB, have warned that Nigeria’s weak infrastructure and regulatory gaps could prevent the country from unlocking the potential of the billion dollar digital economy.

How start-ups jostle for Africa’s top funding spots

How start-ups jostle for Africa’s top funding spots

What does it take for a start-up to enter Africa’s most elite funding club? According to Africa: The Big Deal, a tracking platform founded by Max Cuvellier Giacomelli and Maxime Bayen, “the threshold is at least $36 million in raised capital since 2019.”

MTN expands media innovation programme to other African countries

MTN expands media innovation programme to other African countries

MTN Group has officially launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme, MIP, to equip journalists and editors across Africa with the skills, tools, and networks needed to thrive in today’s digital age.

Nigeria@65: Konga drops product prices for Nigerians through Freedom Sales promo

Nigeria@65: Konga drops product prices for Nigerians through Freedom Sales promo

As a way of marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially launched a Freedom Sale promotion, which will offer shoppers across the country a unique opportunity to enjoy rock-bottom prices and mega deals on genuine products for two weeks, beginning from the Independence day.

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Education

Two weeks after resumption: Schools battle with implementing new curriculum

Two weeks after resumption: Schools battle with implementing new curriculum

The main area of deficiency is in making pupils and students to at least be proficient in one trade subject

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Grande Oakbridge School clocks 20

By Adesina Wahab Grande Oakbridge Montessori School, Lekki, Lagos, has celebrated its 20th anniversary with the proprietress, Mrs Hannah Obalade,  appreciating God for giving her the spirit of resilience to weather the storm and the great height the school has got to. Speaking during a colourful event organized to mark the occasion, Obalade opined that been […]

TVET is sustainable pathway to job creation, self-employment — UNESCO

TVET is sustainable pathway to job creation, self-employment — UNESCO

By Bashir Bello, KANO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has said that the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a sustainable pathway to self employment and job creation. The UNESCO’s Representative to Nigeria and Head of the Abuja Office, Mendy Albert, made this known during the opening ceremony of a two-day […]

Nigerian education advocate, Seyi Anifowose, sets Guinness World Record

Nigerian education advocate, Seyi Anifowose, sets Guinness World Record

A Nigerian teacher and education advocate Mr. Seyi Anifowose, has been confirmed by the Guinness World Record to have set a record for the highest gathering of teachers in a single location in recorded history.

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