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Rivers 2027: INEC lists Chinda, Pidomson, Ejekwu, Lulu-Briggs among 17 guber candidates

Rivers 2027: INEC lists Chinda, Pidomson, Ejekwu, Lulu-Briggs among 17 guber candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of 17 candidates for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State, with Chinda Kingsley Ogundu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pidomson Gabriel Baritulem of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ejekwu Samuel Soni of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Lulu-Briggs Dumo Owukori of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) among those named.
2027: Makinde vows one-term presidency, challenges Tinubu on fuel prices

2027: Makinde vows one-term presidency, challenges Tinubu on fuel prices

Three Nigerian sisters who drowned in UK sea took own lives – Inquest rules

Three Nigerian sisters who drowned in UK sea took own lives – Inquest rules

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Sharafadeen, Adekanmbi, Oriyomi Hamzat make list as INEC releases 16 Oyo gov candidates

Sharafadeen, Adekanmbi, Oriyomi Hamzat make list as INEC releases 16 Oyo gov candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 16 governorship candidates for the 2027 election in Oyo State, with All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) flagbearer Abimbola Adekanmbi and Accord Party candidate Abdulrahman Oriyomi Hamzat among those cleared for the contest.

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US gunman shoots dead 7 relatives, family friend

US gunman shoots dead 7 relatives, family friend

A 45-year-old man shot and killed seven relatives and a family friend at a home in Pennsylvania before apparently taking his own life, authorities said Saturday.

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Benue attack

Benue: Suspected herdsmen kill nine in fresh Ukum attacks

At least nine persons have reportedly been killed in fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on Tse-Nyaku, Tse-Biliji and adjoining communities in Mbatian Council Ward of Ngenev, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.

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PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test

PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test

Paris Saint-Germain were comfortable 3-1 winners against Le Mans on Saturday before they look ahead to a tougher test away to Manchester City in the Champions League next week.

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Adebutu

Ogun PDP urges calm over Adebutu’s omission from INEC list

The opposition party alleged that the development was the result of pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which it accused of being apprehensive about the PDP’s chances in the forthcoming election.

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Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull

Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull

Yan Diomande earned Real Madrid a tight 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday to keep them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, even though winger Vinicius Junior was sent off for hair-pulling.

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Regina Daniels marks 25th birthday in wheelchair

Regina Daniels marks 25th birthday in wheelchair

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has disclosed that she has endured months of severe pain and difficulty walking, revealing that her condition has left her dependent on a wheelchair.

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Tinubu’ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity if re-elected – First Lady

Tinubu’ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity if re-elected – First Lady

First Lady Sen Oluremi Tinubu says President Bola Tinubu will move Nigeria from economic reforms to prosperity if re-elected for a second term in 2027.

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44-year-old man swindles 19 job seekers in Ondo

US jails Nigerian 30 months over email fraud

A United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Edikan Adiakpan, to 30 months’ imprisonment for his involvement in a business email fraud scheme targeting American companies.

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Amaechi faults Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, cites hardship

Amaechi faults Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, cites hardship

Mr Rotimi Amaechi, vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of fuel subsidy removal, citing its impact on Nigerians.

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Adebutu

Ogun PDP urges calm over Adebutu’s omission from INEC list

The opposition party alleged that the development was the result of pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which it accused of being apprehensive about the PDP’s chances in the forthcoming election.
AI will only replace unskilled workers, not humans - Pantami

INEC drops Pantami from final list of Gombe governorship candidates

Abdulaziz Yari

2027: Yari’s camp denies backing ADC candidate in Zamfara

2027: NDC to inaugurate presidential council Oct 20

2027: NDC to inaugurate presidential council Oct 20

2027: Makinde vows one-term presidency, challenges Tinubu on fuel prices

2027: Makinde vows one-term presidency, challenges Tinubu on fuel prices

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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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Okpebholo, Wike, Oshiomhole, others honour Orbih at funeral

Okpebholo, Wike, Oshiomhole, others honour Orbih at funeral

THE governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole were among the prominent politicians present when the remains of former Vice Chairman South -South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Orbih, were on Saturday laid to rest in his home town, Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area.
USAID places global staff on leave as part of Trump's purge

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Top 8 most innovative countries in Africa in 2026

Ministerial Screening

2027: Tinubu sure of winning over 20 states – Yari

US court'll determine release or withholding of Tinubu's records, not Atiku - Presidency

2027: 30 days can’t erase over three years of hardship, Atiku tells Tinubu

Metro

Benue APC delegation to rally involved in accident

Benue APC delegation to rally involved in accident

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Several members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Benue State sustained serious injuries on Saturday morning when a bus conveying them to the party’s rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State, was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. It was gathered that the accident occurred in Lafia, a few kilometres […]
Three Nigerian sisters who drowned in UK sea took own lives – Inquest rules

Three Nigerian sisters who drowned in UK sea took own lives – Inquest rules

Asaba Massacre at 59: Wounds, apologies and a day of forgiveness

Asaba Massacre at 59: Wounds, apologies and a day of forgiveness

Imo: Foundation battles bizarre child abuse

Imo: Foundation battles bizarre child abuse

Asaba massacre: Remember all Biafra war victims, veterans — ‘Corporal Nwafor’

Asaba massacre: Remember all Biafra war victims, veterans — ‘Corporal Nwafor’

Columns

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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And Tinubu Blinked, by Emmanuel Aziken

And Tinubu Blinked, by Emmanuel Aziken

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Why I joined Vanguard

Growing old and growing up, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Tinubu can’t handle insecurity: Why does he want another term? By Ugoji Egbujo

Tinubu can’t handle insecurity: Why does he want another term? By Ugoji Egbujo

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The monetization of Discontent: Why happy marriages are unprofitable to big tech, by Stephany Shaakaa

The monetization of Discontent: Why happy marriages are unprofitable to big tech, by Stephany Shaakaa

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Living in denial with loans and unimplemented budgets, by Adekunle Adekoya

Living in denial with loans and unimplemented budgets, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Leadership and storytelling in election season, by Azu Ishiekwene

Leadership and storytelling in election season, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Entertainment

Regina Daniels marks 25th birthday in wheelchair

Regina Daniels marks 25th birthday in wheelchair

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has disclosed that she has endured months of severe pain and difficulty walking, revealing that her condition has left her dependent on a wheelchair.
Japa: I have no desire to leave Nigeria— Shaffy Bello

Japa: I have no desire to leave Nigeria— Shaffy Bello

My wife knew I dated actresses, yet didn’t fight them – Yinka Quadri

My wife knew I dated actresses, yet didn’t fight them – Yinka Quadri

Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko welcome second child on 1st son's birthday

Emeka Rollas apologizes to Regina Daniels, mother over comments on marital crisis

Uche Ogbodo opens up on mistakes, motherhood, building her brand beyond acting

Uche Ogbodo opens up on mistakes, motherhood, building her brand beyond acting

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

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

Bet9ja Foundation Empowers 350+ Young Nigerians at Third Edition of GEES to Earn, Build and Grow

Bet9ja Foundation Empowers 350+ Young Nigerians at Third Edition of GEES to Earn, Build and Grow

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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

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

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

The decision follows an agreement between FAAN, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodinma, and other regional stakeholders
2027: APC campaign to begin in Kaduna on October 24

2027: APC campaign to begin in Kaduna on October 24

Ministerial Screening

2027: Tinubu sure of winning over 20 states – Yari

Petrol price hike

FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days; opposition kicks

Gombe police pledges people-centred policing

Gombe police pledges people-centred policing

Today’s toons

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!

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

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Business

Fitch revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ rating

Fitch revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ rating

Fitch has revised Nigeria’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings outlook from Stable to Positive, citing the success of the sustained economic reforms and rising foreign exchange reserves.
Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers

Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers

Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors

CBN engages Singapore’s MAS, signs innovation MoU with GFTN

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

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

Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium decline

Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium decline

Health

Give mental health patients a say in decisions – WHO

Give mental health patients a say in decisions – WHO

NAFDAC finds toxic pesticides in beans, seizes N800m banned chemical

NAFDAC finds toxic pesticides in beans, seizes N800m banned chemical

Toxic pesticides in food: NAFDAC warns of health risks, seizes ₦800m banned chemicals

Toxic pesticides in food: NAFDAC warns of health risks, seizes ₦800m banned chemicals

FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027

FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027

Sports

PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test

PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test

Paris Saint-Germain were comfortable 3-1 winners against Le Mans on Saturday before they look ahead to a tougher test away to Manchester City in the Champions League next week.
Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull

Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull

10-man Tottenham ramp up pressure on Man Utd boss Carrick

10-man Tottenham ramp up pressure on Man Utd boss Carrick

Carrick demands more ‘streetwise’ Man Utd after Spurs setback

Carrick demands more ‘streetwise’ Man Utd after Spurs setback

Gordon nets first Barca goal as Liga leaders beat Getafe

Gordon nets first Barca goal as Liga leaders beat Getafe

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

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 […]

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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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