One dead, three injured as two-storey building collapses in Lagos
According to local sources, the victims were part of a crew that chose to sleep overnight at the site to prepare for an early start on the next day's construction work.
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Gombe Assembly approves state police
By Ben Ngwakwe The Gombe State House of Assembly has approved proposed constitutional amendments to pave the way for the establishment of State Police in Nigeria. The development followed an earlier statement made to newsmen by the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Aliyu Baba Manu, that the bill had not been officially presented […]
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Ronaldo scores 982nd career goal as Al Nassr beat Al Faisaly 3-1
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 982nd official career goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Faisaly 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, moving the Portugal captain 18 goals away from reaching the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
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Tinubu doesn’t deserve second term — Kwankwaso
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said that the administration of President Bola Tinubu does not deserve a second term, accusing it of failing to tackle insecurity and poverty in the country.
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Delta govt approves N4bn to empower 1500 indigenes
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha The Delta State Government has approved N4 billion to empower 15,000 indigent residents to support small businesses and entrepreneurship. The initiative is part of efforts to ease economic hardship across the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing […]
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Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at Bayern training ground
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has reportedly been taken to hospital after collapsing at the club’s training ground on Friday, amid concerns over a viral infection that has affected his health in recent days.
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Tinubu’s 90-day relief plan a scam to bait voters — ADC campaign
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused President Bola Tinubu of using his 90-day cost-of-living relief plan to bait voters ahead of the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the programme’s deadline falls after Nigerians would have voted.
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Eko Power assures solar users of no penalties
Eko Power Ltd. says customers who invest in solar energy will not be penalised or disconnected for low electricity consumption. Mr Abiola Aloba, General Manager, Corporate Communication Unit of Eko Power, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. The company’s clarification followed a complaint by Mr Raphael Awoseyin on Oct. 19, alleging repeated […]
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1 die, 3 injured in alleged attack on NDC candidate’s convoy in Ebonyi
The Police in Ebonyi have confirmed one person dead and three others injured following an alleged attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Assembly candidate.
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Fintiri relaxes curfew in Lamurde, restricts movement from 9pm to 6am
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has further relaxed the curfew imposed on Lamurde Local Government Area from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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2027: NDC guber candidate pledges to industrialise Delta
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Delta Governorship Candidate Mr Chris Iyovwaye, has pledged to drive industrialisation as vehicle for job creation and sustainable development in the state if elected in 2027. Iyovwaye made the pledge during a consultation with Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu, Managing Director, Benco Pools, and his grassroots movement on Friday in Agbor, Ika […]
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2027: Tinubu’s aide claims CityBoy Movement has support across party lines
Ogra also claimed that the movement had members across the political divide, including people associated with major opposition parties.
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Ebola patient in Nigeria is Swiss, had not visited DR Congo – Foreign Ministry
Switzerland's foreign ministry said Friday she was "the wife of a Swiss member of staff" at Bern's embassy in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
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One dead, three injured as two-storey building collapses in Lagos
According to local sources, the victims were part of a crew that chose to sleep overnight at the site to prepare for an early start on the next day's construction work.
Entertainment
Tope Alabi threatens legal action over online defamation
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has threatened legal action against individuals who publish, share or circulate statements she considers false and defamatory about her on social media and other platforms.
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NEC endorses 90-day action plan to ease cost of living for Nigerians
—Shettima tells govs to translate reforms into improved living conditions—Tasks them on jobs, affordable transportation, healthcare, others—Health Minister briefs Council, allays fears over Ebola spreadBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday, endorsed a 90-day economic action plan proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to consolidate gains from President Bola Ahmed […]
Business
CBN grants JPMorgan approval-in-principle to establish merchant bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to JPMorgan to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, to be known as JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited.
Sports
Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at Bayern training ground
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has reportedly been taken to hospital after collapsing at the club’s training ground on Friday, amid concerns over a viral infection that has affected his health in recent days.
Special Report
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?
Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dry
The 28-inch Trans-Forcados Pipeline at the Kantu-Odidi axis has been bleeding, and the people of Odidi have been living in an open gas chamber
Technology
Africa’s tech conversation shifts to digital solution Economy
*As Over 600 Innovators, enterprise leaders grace Innovate Africa By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Africa’s technology conversation is shifting from simply producing digital talent to building the products, businesses and innovation systems capable of solving the continent’s most pressing problems. That was the central message as more than 600 product managers, founders, enterprise executives and […]
Black Friday: Konga Yakata targets triple experience for shoppers
By Prince Osuagwu As the world braces for the annual Black Friday shopping frenzy, Nigerian e-commerce giant, Konga, is preparing its own answer to the global retail phenomenon — Konga Yakata 2026 — with a promise to triple the shopping experience for consumers.The month-long retail festival, expected to kick off on November 1, is shaping […]
Why some communities ‘re still underserved
Cost of 11,000 rural base stations, 40m litres of diesel expose details By Juliet Umeh With more than 11,000 rural telecommunications base stations consuming an estimated 40 million litres of diesel monthly, Nigeria’s drive to connect underserved communities faces a costly infrastructure challenge that extends beyond building network towers. The challenge is compounded by the […]
AI challenges Mathematics by solving the unsolvable
For Francois Charles, mathematician and department head at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris, two separate issues are playing out.
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, […]
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 […]