Tinubu extends his working vacation
Onanuga described "the baseless insinuation by Atiku and a US lobbying firm about President Tinubu's non-attendance at UNGA as irresponsible"
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Tenants groan over exorbitant rents in Calabar
The yearly rising population struggles for accomodation in the few houses within the tight space in the city.
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Why Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, by Eric Teniola
I guess it is not by accident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is constructing a highway between Calabar and Lagos. The construction is political, historical and economical. I will dwell on the historical aspect. It is an acknowledgement of the peaceful Calabar city and what that ancient city still means to the rest of […]
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Herdsmen Attacks: Fear grips Delta farmers
For the people of Emu-Ebendo community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, farming is far more than an occupation; it is the foundation of their livelihoods and the heartbeat of the community’s economy.
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Soludo’s wife empowers rehabilitated mentally ill persons in Anambra
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Rehabilitated mentally ill persons at the Anambra Rehabilitation Home, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area, have been empowered by the wife of the state governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo. The beneficiaries, who were certified medically fit to return home, underwent training in various skills to prepare them for meaningful and productive […]
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Flash floods: Ekoli river swallows 200 homes, farmlands in Bayelsa
By EMEM IDIO OBOGORO: For almost a decade, residents of Obogoro Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have watched helplessly as the Ekoli River steadily eats into their homes, farmlands and public facilities. The community, located along the Ekoli River, is among several communities in Bayelsa State badly hit by the menace […]
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Tragedy in custody: The deaths of young miners in Niger State
By OWOLOLA ADEBOLA In the early hours of 17 September 2026, a grim discovery was made in Minna, capital of Nigeria’s mineral-rich Niger State. Thirty-seven young men and boys, arrested days earlier on suspicion of illegal mining, were found dead in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Many of the […]
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Curtains of Fear: How keke tarpaulins hide robbers, rapists in Warri, Effurun
A few meters after the DSC roundabout one of those on the backseat brought out a knife probably hidden in his pocket , stabbed her in the leg, snatched her bag and pushed her out.
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Protectionism: Key to saving Nigeria’s retail stores and trade
By YUSUF KOLAWOLE Nigeria’s retail sector is one of the most important pillars of the country’s economy. From the small provision shop on the street corner to supermarkets, open markets, distributors and large wholesale businesses, millions of Nigerians depend directly or indirectly on buying and selling for their livelihoods. Yet, Nigeria’s retailers and local manufacturers […]
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LASHMA-AID saves 110 lives in six months — Zamba
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — At least 110 lives have been saved through the Lagos State Health Management Agency Assistance-In-Distress programme, LASHMA-AID, in six months, with 132 emergency cases attended to since its commencement. Permanent Secretary, LASHMA, Dr Emmanuella Zamba, disclosed this on Monday at a multi-stakeholders’ engagement on the programme in Alausa, Ikeja. Zamba […]
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UNGA: Tinubu must tell Nigerians why he’s avoiding US – OK Movement
The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged President Bola Tinubu to tell Nigerians why he decided to avoid the United Nations
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Tinubu’s vacation: Who is in charge of Nigeria? Atiku asks
Atiku, in a statement on Monday, raised questions over the status of presidential authority after the 21-day period elapsed, citing Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution.
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FG threatens to shut Lagos-Calabar highway shutdown over violations
…Gives motorists two weeks to comply with rules LAGOS — The Federal Government has given motorists and other road users on the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway two weeks to comply with safety regulations or face a shutdown of the route. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, issued the […]
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Tenants groan over exorbitant rents in Calabar
The yearly rising population struggles for accomodation in the few houses within the tight space in the city.
Entertainment
Why I still rent despite making money to buy houses — Ola of Lagos
Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur, Waris Olayinka Akinwande, popularly known as Ola of Lagos, has explained why he deliberately chooses to live in a rented apartment despite having the financial capacity to own a house.
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Moroccan child stows away to Spain under Real Valladolid football team bus
A Moroccan boy travelled from Spain's north African exclave of Ceuta to the mainland hidden under a visiting football team's bus on Monday
Business
Cardoso, Oyedele sign Monetary-Fiscal policy coordination MOU
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monetary-Fiscal Policy Coordination to strengthen their partnership in the pursuit of stronger macroeconomic management, lasting economic stability and sustainable prosperity for all Nigerians. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. […]
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Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.
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2027 Presidential Election: Meet Sandy Onor, scholar carrying PDP’s broken burden
His name carries an unusual combination of scholarship and electoral politics. But the bigger story is the political road that brought him
Hajja Bintu Konto: Meet Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election
Hajja Bintu Konto’s impressive record of service, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria, has earned her respect
Presidential Candidate: Meet Sunday Adenuga of BOOT Party – Because Of Our Tomorrow
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Corruption, Customs racketeering, govt infighting frustrating trade with Nigeria — US Report
The report however acknowledged positive steps by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under President Bola Tinubu’s reforms
Technology
Google’s Gemini AI carried out cyberattacks, guessed passwords
Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company told AFP on Friday
AI could ‘kill all humans’: How safe are Nigerians?
Behind the excitement is an increasingly uncomfortable question: Are humans building machines that could eventually replace them or even become too powerful to control?
NCC offers students free 100MB daily for online learning
•ALTON hails gesture, says it’ll enhance digital education in NigeriaBy Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched a Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative, offering eligible users up to 100MB of free data daily to access approved educational websites and platforms. Access to digital learning The initiative, launched […]
ESET raises cybersecurity awareness at Lagos Civil Service Commission Career Week
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The need for greater cybersecurity awareness resurfaced again, weekend, as the Lagos State Civil Service Commission held its Career Week 2026.The Career Week, themed “Driving Business Process Automation in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) within the Lagos State Public Service,” focused on digital transformation, workplace readiness and the changing nature of work […]
Education
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
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 […]
Etsako West chairman, Omoike, bags Master’s Degree at BIU
BENIN CITY – The Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, Hon. Romeo Omoike, was among the graduands at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Benson Idahosa University (BIU), held at the university’s permanent site on Sapele Road, Benin City. A total of 1,324 students comprising 1,059 undergraduates and 265 postgraduates, graduated from the institution, the […]
School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%
As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country today parents and guardians are going to contend with paying higher school fees, as most private schools have increased fees by between 30 and 40 per cent, checks by Vanguard have shown.