TUC rejects FG’s proposed N70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers
“Our position is unequivocal, workers are not asking for favours, they are demanding social and economic justice that protects their dignity and livelihoods"
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Alwan Hassan’s comment on appointment scandal not about Tinubu’s ministers – Felix Morka
Morka said he had spoken privately with Hassan, who clarified that his comments referred to practices predating the APC-led administration rather than the current government.
09:13 am
Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker’s comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won’t be easily or quickly repaired, experts say.
08:54 am
‘Nigeria dodged a massive howitzer,’ Keyamo slams Obi over public funds comment
“This dumbness is beyond measure. I really don’t know whether to laugh or to cry. No wonder his approval ratings have plummeted so badly.
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Gombe @30: Yahaya seeks continuity ahead of 2027
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called for continuity in governance, political unity and sustained investment in critical sectors as the state marks 30 years of creation, saying its future must transcend the ambitions of any individual or political party. Yahaya, reflecting on the state’s three-decade journey, […]
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Judicial Reform: NBA’s unheeded proposal to restructure NJC
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri About two and a half years ago, precisely in April 2024, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) proposed a bold reform to remove the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, as the statutory chairman of the National Judicial Council, NJC. The NBA, as the umbrella body of legal practitioners in the country, faulted the […]
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Kalu opposes plenary invitation to INEC chairman
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has opposed a proposal to invite the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to brief the House on preparations for the 2027 general elections, arguing that the engagement could distract the commission. Kalu made the position known during Wednesday’s plenary […]
08:11 am
US bans imports from Chinese genomics companies
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and Shenzhen BGI Technology, also known as BGI Group, had been added to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.
08:04 am
Football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return to Argentina
Di Maria was playing for Benfica at the time, in March 2024, but was considering a return to his boyhood club Rosario Central, a move he eventually completed in 2025.
08:05 am
ADC accuses Mbah of anti-people policies in Enugu
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Enugu State Government of implementing anti-people policies, alleging that the administration of Governor Peter Mbah has worsened the hardship faced by residents. The party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Chief Ocho Obodoeze, made the allegations in a statement issued by his media team and […]
07:52 am
US judge rejects Trump admin interference in California midterm vote
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the US Department of Justice’s efforts to set aside the ballots of more than 20,000 California voters it said might not be citizens, slamming the move as brazen pre-election “interference.”
Politics
Alwan Hassan’s comment on appointment scandal not about Tinubu’s ministers – Felix Morka
Morka said he had spoken privately with Hassan, who clarified that his comments referred to practices predating the APC-led administration rather than the current government.
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 29, 2026
Trading in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market opened on Thursday with the local currency displaying steady conditions against the United States dollar across both official and unofficial channels.
Metro
Esther Christian: Orphaned at 4, bags scholarship as debate champion at 15
Governor Otti further awarded N1m to Onyinyechi Okonkwo of Ovom Girls Secondary School, winner of a recent national essay competition; N750,000 each to official
Entertainment
‘We’ll exhume him’ — Toluwanisings’ family rejects cemetery burial
A representative of the family, in a video circulating on social media, said relatives had agreed that the singer should be brought home and buried at their father’s compound, insisting that they would not accept any alternative arrangement.
ICYMI
2027: ‘Churches in Nigeria should remain non-partisan’
“The Church must remain non-partisan but never indifferent to justice, truth and good governance. We must educate consciences rather than dictate political choices"
Business
Soaring duties, FX rates cripple Nigeria’s used-vehicle market
•As dealers lament sales slump By Glory Bassey Car dealers in Nigeria have lamented a sharp decline in vehicle sales, blaming soaring import duties, high exchange rate and rising cost of living as reasons why car ownership is increasingly becoming unaffordable for many Nigerians. A car dealer and importer, Mr Paul Uche, said the auto […]
Sports
Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won't be easily or quickly repaired, experts say.
Special Report
My wife died two years ago, then grief opened door for madness
Before then, she had been sick for a long time; the kind of sickness that drains everybody in the house – “The person caring for the sick is sometimes sicker than the sick person.”
Explainer: What if BVAS fails in 2027 election?
Under the Electoral Act, if a malfunctioning BVAS cannot be repaired or replaced, voting in that specific unit is postponed to the next day.
Who won Lagos in 2023?
Obi polled 582,454 votes to defeat Tinubu, who secured 572,606 votes, while Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 75,750 votes.
Presidential Election: Tinubu got 517,341 Kano votes in 2023; can he win it in 2027?
Will the Kano voters give their support to President Bola Tinubu, who is still running on the plank of APC and ensure he secures more than the 517,341 votes he got in 2023?
Technology
Instagram to allow creators upload videos up to 90 minutes
Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow selected creators to upload videos lasting up to 90 minutes, marking a major shift from the platform’s traditional focus on short-form content.
Why 5G remains out of reach for most Nigerians
…High cost of devices, coverage remains uneven …As smartphone market contracts 11% amid rising device prices …Africa’s budget smartphone shipments plunge 34% amid rising costsBy Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s mobile market has shifted significantly towards newer network technologies over the past three years, but 5G remains out of reach for most consumers. High smartphone prices, uneven […]
Why 5G remains out of reach for most Nigerians
In May 2023, 2G accounted for 58.36% of mobile connections, while 4G represented 25.06% and 5G just 0.12 percent. By August 2026, 4G had become the leading technology at 54.77%, while 2G fell to 36.05%. 5G increased to 4.92%
REDMI Note 17: The intrigues that turned smartphone into higher power bank
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The story of a Nigerian smartphone user who is daily navigating life, battling power challenges and increasingly depend on smartphones for work, banking, navigation and entertainment, is a funny one. At 5% battery, he no longer cares how good his phone’s camera is. He is looking for a charger. That […]
Education
Policymakers must prioritise durable skills for future workplaces — Report
By Elizabeth Osayande A new global report, HP Futures 2026, has urged policymakers in Nigeria and worldwide to prioritise durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration that will be essential in workplaces of the future. The report, led by HP, the Global Learning Council, and the Education Leaders Forum, convened 58 education, […]
Stop reacting, start protecting: Inside Nigeria’s fight to keep children safe in schools
When authorities announce new security measures, our reporting should not end with the announcement. When funds are allocated, we should investigate whether they are used as intended
Stakeholders reiterate need for quality, affordable education, as MD School is 40
By Adesina Wahab Parents, teachers and old students have reiterated the need for affordable and quality education, saying the coming of private schools is helping the government to fulfil the obligation of ensuring the right to education of the citizens. They spoke in Lagos on Tuesday during a press briefing to announce the celebration of […]
JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]