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Imo abduction: ‘We ate garri with muddy water’ — NYSC member recounts ordeal

Imo abduction: ‘We ate garri with muddy water’ — NYSC member recounts ordeal

She woke up to find herself in the hands of the kidnappers, with no clear understanding of how they had been taken into the forest
2027: Shettima holds closed-door meeting with Bello, Badaru, other ex-governors

2027: Shettima holds closed-door meeting with Bello, Badaru, other ex-governors

Court strikes out charge against alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi

Court strikes out charge against alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi

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FRSC ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​⁠​‌​⁠‌​confirms female NYSC member dead in Ibadan auto crash

FRSC ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​⁠​‌​⁠‌​confirms female NYSC member dead in Ibadan auto crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo Sector Command, has confirmed the death of a female corps member in a road crash on Monday in Ibadan.

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Ronaldo Asian Champions League match delayed due to missile alert

Ronaldo Asian Champions League match delayed due to missile alert

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr saw their Asian Champions League match against Neftchi Fergana delayed by an hour on Monday after the Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis towards Riyadh.

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terror financing

$1bn military arms was never paid into private accounts – Buratai

Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has clarified that the one billion dollars earmarked for military arms procurement during his time was never paid into individual service accounts.

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2027: Wike unites PDP, APC for Tinubu’s victory in FCT

2027: Wike unites PDP, APC for Tinubu’s victory in FCT

Key stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have formed a united political front dedicated to securing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

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World Bank

Nigeria’s debt interest payments surge 37.5% to N7.7trn in H1’26 — World Bank

Nigeria’s debt interest payments surged by 37.5 per cent to N7.7 trillion in the first half of 2026 from N5.6 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025.

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Tinubu’s re-election crucial to Nigeria’s prosperity – Hamzat

Tinubu’s re-election crucial to Nigeria’s prosperity – Hamzat

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State,  Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, says re-election of President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates will be crucial to achieving the prosperity Nigerians desire.

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NAPTIP ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​‌‍⁠‍​‌​receives 105 Nigerians rescued from Ghana cybercrime syndicates

NAPTIP ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​‌‍⁠‍​‌​receives 105 Nigerians rescued from Ghana cybercrime syndicates

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has received 105 Nigerians rescued in a coordinated operation against cybercrime syndicates in Ghana.

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Obasanjo urges increase in 13% derivation for oil-producing states

Obasanjo urges increase in 13% derivation for oil-producing states

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday advocated an increase in the 13 per cent derivation allocated to oil-producing states.

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You’ve nothing to fear in Tinubu’s 2nd term – Shettima tells North

You’ve nothing to fear in Tinubu’s 2nd term – Shettima tells North

Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a rallying cry to the North for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 presidential election, declaring that the region has absolutely nothing to fear from a second term for the President.

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Lekki property: How Blessing CEO deceived me, collected my N69m — Witness tells court

Lekki property: How Blessing CEO deceived me, collected my N69m — Witness tells court

Social media influencer Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, allegedly deceived a businessman into paying N69.15 million for a five-year lease of a Lekki property she did not own, a prosecution witness has told a Lagos court.

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Accord Atiku respect due to him –  APC tells members

Accord Atiku respect due to him – APC tells members

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has urged its members to accord former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar the respect due to his former office and status as a presidential candidate, despite accusing him of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu. The council’s directive followed public reactions to Atiku’s decision to address Tinubu as “Bola”, which it […]
Sowore tackles Seyi Tinubu over colloquium, questions his contributions to Nigeria

Sowore tackles Seyi Tinubu over colloquium, questions his contributions to Nigeria

2027: Shettima holds closed-door meeting with Bello, Badaru, other ex-governors

2027: Shettima holds closed-door meeting with Bello, Badaru, other ex-governors

2027: Full list of governorship candidates in their 30s

2027: Full list of governorship candidates in their 30s

Makinde’s chief of staff resigns; defection to APC likely – Source

Makinde’s chief of staff resigns; defection to APC likely – Source

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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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Umahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion

Umahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion

*Minister cites 100-metre-deep pits, high construction costs behind route change By John Alechenu, Abuja The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to divert the Ondo section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying the original route crossed terrain with pits more than 100 metres deep and would have significantly increased construction […]
Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Parties, candidates kick over omission in INEC’s final list

Foreign investors pull out N266bn from Nigeria in 3 yrs

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 12, 2026

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

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

Abuja declaration: S/West leaders, ACF disagree with Igbo

Abuja declaration: S/West leaders, ACF disagree with Igbo

Metro

FRSC ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​⁠​‌​⁠‌​confirms female NYSC member dead in Ibadan auto crash

FRSC ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​⁠​‌​⁠‌​confirms female NYSC member dead in Ibadan auto crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo Sector Command, has confirmed the death of a female corps member in a road crash on Monday in Ibadan.
Oyo police arrest man who travelled from Anambra to avenge brother’s death

Oyo police arrest man who travelled from Anambra to avenge brother’s death

Nigerian tailor targets Guinness record with 120-hour sewing marathon

Nigerian tailor targets Guinness record with 120-hour sewing marathon

Nigeria Independence: Meet 16 men, 2 women who led judiciary in 66 years

CJN swears in 68 new SANs

US releases fresh names, photos of 24 Nigerians to be deported

US releases fresh names, photos of 24 Nigerians to be deported

Columns

Re: White paper recent columns, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

Re: White paper recent columns, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

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When the people lie against the government, by Owei Lakemfa

When the people lie against the government, by Owei Lakemfa

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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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Entertainment

Jennifer Meyer marries Nigerian billionaire’s son Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii

Jennifer Meyer marries Nigerian billionaire’s son Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii

American jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer, 49, has married Geoffrey Ogunlesi, 34, the son of Nigerian billionaire lawyer and investment banker Adebayo Ogunlesi.
Why Yoruba actors are backing Tinubu for second term — Quadri

Why Yoruba actors are backing Tinubu for second term — Quadri

Ayra Starr becomes first African female singer to headline NFL halftime show

Ayra Starr becomes first African female singer to headline NFL halftime show

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

Temi Vs Imisi: Different seasons, different strokes

Temi Vs Imisi: Different seasons, different strokes

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TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire

TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire

Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian Market

Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian Market

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

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

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

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

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

12 killed, 309 injured in Riyadh Airport attack

12 killed, 309 injured in Riyadh Airport attack

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

Today’s toons

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Cartoon: Petrol discount… offer valid while stock last

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Even the gods are hungry

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

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Business

World Bank

Nigeria’s debt interest payments surge 37.5% to N7.7trn in H1’26 — World Bank

Nigeria’s debt interest payments surged by 37.5 per cent to N7.7 trillion in the first half of 2026 from N5.6 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025.
Why we increased petrol export volume - Dangote

IPO: Dangote Petroleum Refinery extends offer period by two weeks

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DG

Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers

Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

NESG: Election, festive demands lift Business Performance Index to 117.8pts

Health

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

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

The Retreat Hospital: Survivors share mental health recovery stories, tackle stigma

The Retreat Hospital: Survivors share mental health recovery stories, tackle stigma

Invest in young pharmacists, support local drug makers – Okoli urges FG

Invest in young pharmacists, support local drug makers – Okoli urges FG

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

Sports

Ronaldo Asian Champions League match delayed due to missile alert

Ronaldo Asian Champions League match delayed due to missile alert

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr saw their Asian Champions League match against Neftchi Fergana delayed by an hour on Monday after the Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis towards Riyadh.
US Open champion Zverev to become tennis world number one

US Open champion Zverev to become tennis world number one

Man City 115 charges: Details of UK PM Burnham’s meetings with club chairman revealed

Man City 115 charges: Details of UK PM Burnham’s meetings with club chairman revealed

Liverpool vs Man City: 10 arrested, police officer injured after Anfield clash

Liverpool vs Man City: 10 arrested, police officer injured after Anfield clash

Arsenal lose Hincapie and Zubimendi in freak double blow

Arsenal lose Hincapie and Zubimendi in freak double blow

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

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 […]

NCC

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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