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DSS, military, police arrest 5 over NYSC members kidnap

DSS, military, police arrest 5 over NYSC members kidnap

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the military and police have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day.
Tinubu nominates four INEC commissioners, two RECs

Tinubu nominates four INEC commissioners, two RECs

‘Thirty-three governors cannot be wrong,’ Onanuga says of Tinubu’s support

‘Thirty-three governors cannot be wrong,’ Onanuga says of Tinubu’s support

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Use *315# to check phones before buying, NCC tells Nigerians

Use *315# to check phones before buying, NCC tells Nigerians

“Before you buy the phone, dial *315# and confirm that the phone is fully verified before you pay,” he said.

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Trump’s new press secretary leaves job after five days

Trump’s new press secretary leaves job after five days

“I said, ‘Katie, is this for you?,’” Trump told reporters. “I said, ‘Katie, you don’t have to do this’… I said to her, ‘Honestly if I were you I’d reconsider.’”

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Plateau

Gunmen kill two at Plateau mining site

The victims, identified as Goodluck Bulus and Emmanuel Monday, both in their mid-20s, were reportedly killed on Friday, in an attack that has renewed concerns over persistent insecurity in the area.

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Enugu Corps member’s death not caused by substandard medicines – NAFDAC

Enugu Corps member’s death not caused by substandard medicines – NAFDAC

The statement stated that the deceased was however, stabilised with intramuscular antimalarial and other supportive medications given intravenously.

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DSS, military, police arrest 5 over NYSC members kidnap

DSS, military, police arrest 5 over NYSC members kidnap

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the military and police have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day.

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NSIB probes private jet after door falls mid-air

NSIB probes private jet after door falls mid-air

A private jet operated by Triton Aviation made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after losing a door mid-air on Thursday. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the incident to TheCable on Friday, saying an investigation had commenced. “The incident happened yesterday and investigations are ongoing,” a source at the […]

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2027: Adebutu’s omission from INEC list unintentional — Sowunmi-Kolapo

2027: Adebutu’s omission from INEC list unintentional — Sowunmi-Kolapo

…Says omission will be addressed soon, insists PDP candidate will win By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, Hajia Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has expressed confidence that the omission of her principal, Ladi Adebutu, from a list published by the Independent National Electoral […]

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Prof. Ali Pate

FG approves ₦40.8bn health allocation, extends insurance to 90,000 inmates

By Sola Ogundipe The Federal Government has approved a ₦40.76 billion disbursement under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) for the third quarter of 2026, combining a major financial boost for primary healthcare with the extension of health insurance to nearly 90,000 prison inmates nationwide. The approved allocation marks an increase of approximately ₦7.88 […]

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Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

Iran on Friday denied having anything to do with attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, a day after Saudi Arabia accused it of having encouraged the group’s recent escalation against the kingdom.

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United Nigeria Airlines targets N100bn commercial paper market

United Nigeria Airlines targets N100bn commercial paper market

By Dickson Omobola United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited is set to become the first domestic airline to issue commercial paper, with an initial tranche of N20 billion under its N100 billion programme. According to its September 2026 investor presentation, which outlined its financial performance and five-year expansion strategy, the commercial paper will be issued in […]

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Tinubu nominates four INEC commissioners, two RECs

Tinubu nominates four INEC commissioners, two RECs

Tinubu also nominated Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, as the national commissioner representing the South-West
2027: DLA governorship candidates back Tinubu, rule out defection

2027: DLA governorship candidates back Tinubu, rule out defection

Gov Diri didn’t speak on Coastal Highway as local champion — Murray-Bruce replies Duke

Gov Diri didn’t speak on Coastal Highway as local champion — Murray-Bruce replies Duke

2027: Tinubu afraid to face Nigerians, has no business seeking re-election — ADC campaign

2027: Tinubu afraid to face Nigerians, has no business seeking re-election — ADC campaign

2027: Opposition fragmented; It’ll take magic to stop Tinubu -  Dan Ulasi

2027: Opposition fragmented; It’ll take magic to stop Tinubu -  Dan Ulasi

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Ìwòye: Wọ́n mú ọkùnrin kan lórí ẹ̀sùn pé ó ní ìbálòpọ̀ pẹ̀lú ọmọbìnrin kan; olùkọ́ni ní ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ gíga kan ní ìpínlẹ̀ Edo kú lẹ́yìn ìbálòpọ̀ ní ilé-ìtura kan

Ìwòye: Wọ́n mú ọkùnrin kan lórí ẹ̀sùn pé ó ní ìbálòpọ̀ pẹ̀lú ọmọbìnrin kan; olùkọ́ni ní ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ gíga kan ní ìpínlẹ̀ Edo kú lẹ́yìn ìbálòpọ̀ ní ilé-ìtura kan

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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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Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring that Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. Donald Duke and Engr Seyi Makinde are no match for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 16, 2026

‘He slipped, knocked head in bathroom’ – Ningi recounts Senator Mandiya’s death

‘He slipped, knocked head in bathroom’ – Ningi recounts Senator Mandiya’s death

Why Tinubu holds traditional institutions in high esteem — Shettima

Why Tinubu holds traditional institutions in high esteem — Shettima

I sponsor Muslims to Mecca - Akpabio

I sponsor Muslims to Mecca; many work for me – Akpabio

Metro

Dark Side of Going Viral: Nigerian children risk dangerous relationships on social media; digital creators eye $17.8bn market by 2030

The dark side of going viral

A child who believes, “If I tell my mother, she'll help me,” is safer than one who thinks, “If I tell my parents, they will seize my phone.”
50 houses razed, scores injured as explosion rocks Rivers community

50 houses razed, scores injured as explosion rocks Rivers community

What’s really in your glass?

What’s really in your glass?

Beyond Limitations: How cerebral palsy survivor paints dreams with her feet

Beyond Limitations: How cerebral palsy survivor paints dreams with her feet

Broken System, Stolen Innocence: The silent agony of Nigeria’s rape survivors

Broken System, Stolen Innocence: The silent agony of Nigeria’s rape survivors

Columns

Donu Kogbara

Another take on two key issues, by Donu Kogbara

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Transition from Dinosaurs to the Streets of the USA, by Owei Lakemfa

Transition from Dinosaurs to the Streets of the USA, by Owei Lakemfa

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Disservice, impunity, dysfunction and life in Nigeria, by Adekunle Adekoya

Disservice, impunity, dysfunction and life in Nigeria, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Will a Nobel solve the world’s Trump problem? The President thinks so, by Azu Ishiekwene

Will a Nobel solve the world’s Trump problem? The President thinks so, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Olu Fasan

In The National Interest: UK launch exposes deep frustrations about Nigeria, by Olu Fasan

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Pray, is Jarret Tenebe above the law? By Ikechukwu Amechi

Pray, is Jarret Tenebe above the law? By Ikechukwu Amechi

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The language of confidence, by Ruth Oji

The language of confidence, by Ruth Oji

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Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs transferred to smaller US prison

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs transferred to smaller US prison

Disgraced music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was sentenced for prostitution-related crimes, has been transferred to a new US prison following media reports detailing an alleged brawl and special treatment behind bars.
‘Not true’: Public warned against viral fundraiser for Toluwanisings’ family

‘Not true’: Public warned against viral fundraiser for Toluwanisings’ family

A saint has joined the angels – Tope Alabi mourns Toluwanisings

A saint has joined the angels – Tope Alabi mourns Toluwanisings

Toluwanisings was rushed to 8 hospitals before death – PA

Toluwanisings was rushed to 8 hospitals before death – PA

Nollywood film ‘Jagun Jagun 2’ for release Dec. 4

Nollywood film ‘Jagun Jagun 2’ for release Dec. 4

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Why Sporting Rivalries Matter in Creating Sport’s Greatest Stories

Why Sporting Rivalries Matter in Creating Sport’s Greatest Stories

BRADE Supports 400 Students, 17 Teachers in Magbon Segun School Outreach

BRADE Supports 400 Students, 17 Teachers in Magbon Segun School Outreach

Champions League: Can Anyone Stop PSG From Winning Three in a Row?

Champions League: Can Anyone Stop PSG From Winning Three in a Row?

Introducing the OPPO A7 Pro with a 50MP Ultra-Wide AI Zoom Selfie Camera, an 8,000mAh Battery, and Long-Lasting Smoothness

Introducing the OPPO A7 Pro with a 50MP Ultra-Wide AI Zoom Selfie Camera, an 8,000mAh Battery, and Long-Lasting Smoothness

Videos

A NAFDAC number doesn’t automatically mean a drug is genuine

A NAFDAC number doesn’t automatically mean a drug is genuine

Can’t keep up with rent? How you may qualify for a ₦50m home loan

Can’t keep up with rent? How you may qualify for a ₦50m home loan

[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

ICYMI

2027: Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares

2027: Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares

He said such critics were out of touch with ordinary Nigerians. “They don’t know the value of N20,000 to an ordinary man on the streets.”
Keyamo

Only youths ignorant of Atiku’s history can be hoodwinked – Keyamo

Lagos orders registration of pregnant women turned away at hospital

Lagos orders registration of pregnant women turned away at hospital

APC drafts PDP, Accord, APGA into Tinubu’s campaign council

APC drafts PDP, Accord, APGA into Tinubu’s campaign council

Okorocha

Alleged forgery: Police arrest, release Okorocha

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy

Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy

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Cartoon: Petrol discount… offer valid while stock last

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

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Business

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

FAAC shares N2.43trn among FG, states, LGs

•As CIT, CGT, stamp duties, VAT collections decline By Emma Ujah The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.428 trillion among the three tiers of government, Federal Government, state governments and local government councils. This comes as collections from Companies Income Tax (CIT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Stamp Duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) […]
Headline inflation drops to 14.63% as food prices ease

Headline inflation drops to 14.63% as food prices ease

Dangote IPO: Firm reaffirms commitment to regulation compliance

Dangote IPO: Firm reaffirms commitment to regulation compliance

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 14.63%

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 14.63%

CBN’s rate cut appropriate, monetary stance still tight — IMF

CBN’s rate cut appropriate, monetary stance still tight — IMF

Health

NAFDAC seizes N200m fake drink packaging in Aba

NAFDAC seizes N200m fake drink packaging in Aba

Ebola

WHO boosts preparedness for Ebola-related virus in 3 countries

Malnutrition cases surge 18% in North-East as conflict pushes children into hunger — ICRC

Malnutrition cases surge 18% in North-East as conflict pushes children into hunger — ICRC

AMR: FG warns of growing threat of drug-resistant infections

AMR: FG warns of growing threat of drug-resistant infections

Sports

Javier Tebas

Real Madrid demand La Liga chief’s resignation

Real Madrid have demanded the immediate resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club’s criticism of referees and its use of Real Madrid TV to propaganda techniques associated with Nazi official Joseph Goebbels.
Arsenal to retake team photo with Saliba after defender’s omission — Arteta

Arsenal to retake team photo with Saliba after defender’s omission — Arteta

Bellingham agrees new deal at Real Madrid

Bellingham agrees new deal at Real Madrid

Man City charges: Maresca says club, players, fans are ‘more together’

Man City charges: Maresca says club, players, fans are ‘more together’

Reece James

Chelsea rule out January signing after Reece James injury

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

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

His political reputation was shaped by the development agenda pursued in Cross River – Tourism, infrastructure and institutional reforms

Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticket

Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticket

Musa’s greatest political asset may ultimately be what the public does not yet know about him — provided the campaign can turn that uncertainty into discovery

Seyi Makinde: Can APM presidential candidate ‘travel’ beyond South-West?

Seyi Makinde: Can APM presidential candidate ‘travel’ beyond South-West?

Makinde was learning that money, professional reputation and personal ambition could open the door to politics, but they could not by themselves command its machinery

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

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Technology

AI is coming for every company, says Nvidia boss

AI is coming for every company, says Nvidia boss

Artificial intelligence will ultimately become a key aspect of all companies, the head of AI chip giant Nvidia said during a visit to Stockholm, where he urged Europe to ramp up its AI industry.

Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones

Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones

By Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […]

E-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey?

E-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey?

•Online shopping sector jumps 15 points to 75% in new report•Customer satisfaction hits 71% despite service quality decline in key sectors•Power, Public Sector trail at 51%, 53%By Prince Osuagwu E-Commerce appears to be one sector in Nigeria where customers are not complaining as much as they used to.While poor service continues to dog several sectors […]

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Subscribers lament hours of disrupted mobile service

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Subscribers in Lagos have lamented hours of disrupted mobile service, saying the outage affected their studies, businesses and communication with family and friends.The disruption, which was reported in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory, left some users unable to access mobile data and other network services. Several subscribers said […]

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Education

JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants

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, […]

How Artificial Intelligence is changing education, careers — Experts

How Artificial Intelligence is changing education, careers — Experts

By Adesina Wahab  Experts in education and technology sectors have emphasised the need for policymakers, administrators, teachers and learners to keep abreast of the changes the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI, is bringing to the education sector and the ways it is changing the careers of people. They spoke in Lagos at StudyIn Global Study […]

ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees

ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees

…Varsity to honour Cavista Holdings chairman, two others as 286 students bag first-class degrees By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, will receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from two foreign universities as the institution prepares to graduate 2,194 students at its 14th convocation […]

4-year courses must end in 4 years, Alausa tells varsities

4-year courses must end in 4 years, Alausa tells varsities

The federal government has pledged to honour its agreements with tertiary institution workers, declaring that Nigerian students must no longer lose precious academic years to strikes triggered by unfulfilled government commitments.

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