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

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

gas

How 18yrs multiple gas policies sidelined domestic consumers

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

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

United States government has indicted Nigeria for failing to meet minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, citing corruption, official complicity, and government failure to prosecute complicit officials.

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gas

How 18yrs multiple gas policies sidelined domestic consumers

Despite more than 200 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven natural gas reserves and nearly two decades of multiple policies aimed at making gas the foundation of Nigeria’s industrial economy, the country continues to export more gas than it sells to the domestic market.

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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.

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

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

…Charges FG to enforce 2021 Act, expand services By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s neglect of mental health is threatening social stability, weakening public trust and deepening despair among young people struggling with insecurity, and diminishing their confidence in the future, Professor Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, a leading psychiatrist, has warned. Sheikh, a professor of psychiatry and psychopharmacology, […]

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Gov Peter Mbah

2027: Enugu Govt alleges opposition plot to import armed thugs, bandits

…Denies government involvement in NDC airport, secretariat incidents Says Mbah’s performance more than enough to win free, fair election The Enugu State Government said it has uncovered alleged plans by some opposition elements to import armed thugs and bandits into the state to create panic and a false sense of insecurity ahead of the 2027 […]

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Why Abia South must vote NDC’s candidate, Michael to support Obi

Why Abia South must vote NDC’s candidate, Michael to support Obi

By Innocent Anaba Spokesman of the Dr Kasarachi Enyinna Michael Campaign Organisation, the National Democratic Congress, NDC, senatorial candidate for Abia South, Chief Emperor Ogbonna, has said there was need to have members of the party in the Senate and House of Representatives, to support Mr. Peter Obi if he wins the presidential election.He also […]

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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.

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Tinubu to flag off 376km Niger highway Tuesday

Tinubu to flag off 376km Niger highway Tuesday

By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday flag off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 376km Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora Federal Highway in Niger State, a project expected to improve transport links and boost agricultural and commercial activities across North-Central Nigeria. For farmers struggling to move produce to markets, traders transporting goods and commuters travelling […]

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Tinubu to Aspirants: Don’t make promises you cannot fund

Tinubu to Aspirants: Don’t make promises you cannot fund

By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor President Bola Tinubu has challenged those seeking to lead Nigeria to explain the cost of their campaign promises, how they intend to implement them and whether they can sustain them. Tinubu said every government commitment must be backed by a credible plan and be financially sustainable to avoid […]

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Adebayo Adelabu

Adelabu denies calling on Nigerians to reject APC

Says viral video is an old 2022 interview taken out of context The media office of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed a viral report claiming that he called on Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement issued in October 2026, […]

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Gov Peter Mbah

2027: Enugu Govt alleges opposition plot to import armed thugs, bandits

…Denies government involvement in NDC airport, secretariat incidents Says Mbah’s performance more than enough to win free, fair election The Enugu State Government said it has uncovered alleged plans by some opposition elements to import armed thugs and bandits into the state to create panic and a false sense of insecurity ahead of the 2027 […]
Tinubu to Aspirants: Don’t make promises you cannot fund

Tinubu to Aspirants: Don’t make promises you cannot fund

Will one-month petrol discount reduce poverty, insecurity? Obi asks Tinubu

Will one-month petrol discount reduce poverty, insecurity? Obi asks Tinubu

INEC list: Adebutu vows to challenge omission, says no cause for alarm

INEC list: Adebutu vows to challenge omission, says no cause for alarm

2027: Full list of governorship candidates released by INEC

2027: Full list of governorship candidates released by INEC

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

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

Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged blocking of a “Tinubu-Must-Go” event in Kano State, accusing the police of violating the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly. The human rights organisation disclosed this in a post on its X platform on Sunday, saying heavily armed police officers blocked both ends of the road […]
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 

Okpebholo, Wike, Oshiomhole, others honour Orbih at funeral

Okpebholo, Wike, Oshiomhole, others honour Orbih at funeral

USAID places global staff on leave as part of Trump's purge

Top 10 countries that received most US Aid

Metro

Amnesty demands justice for man who died in Imo police custody

Amnesty demands justice for man who died in Imo police custody

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Imo State Government and police authorities to implement a coroner’s recommendations into the death of 32-year-old Japheth Njoku in police custody at Tiger Base, Owerri, and ensure accountability for those found responsible. The organisation made the call in a statement posted on its X platform on Sunday, following […]
Police arrest two, recover three firearms in Plateau

Police arrest two, recover three firearms in Plateau

Benue APC delegates injured in road accident

Benue APC delegates injured in road accident

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

Columns

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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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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Entertainment

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

By Benjamin Njoku Some goodbyes are hard to say. Whether you’re bidding a loved one farewell for real or concluding your time with a beloved character, the end of any relationship can be heartbreaking.It can also be hard when the filmography of an actor you adore comes to a tragic end. Both scenarios played out […]
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

Why I’ll invest half of my BBNaija prize money — Temi Nkem

Why I’ll invest half of my BBNaija prize money — Temi Nkem

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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

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

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

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

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

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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

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

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

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

1 in 6 Nigerian youths faces mental health challenge, experts warn

1 in 6 Nigerian youths faces mental health challenge, experts warn

Give mental health patients a say in decisions – WHO

Give mental health patients a say in decisions – WHO

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 […]

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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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