2027: Why Atiku named detained El-Rufai deputy campaign chairman — Dele Momodu
Atiku, the ADC presidential candidate, had on Thursday unveiled his campaign council, naming Kashim Ibrahim-Imam as chairman and El-Rufai as deputy chairman.
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Tehran offers US 7-day plan for Hormuz reopening
Tehran has offered Washington a plan that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened to maritime navigation within seven days
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Iran president says Tehran wants return to memorandum with US
He welcomed China saying it wanted the agreement to be revived, posting on X that “Iran shares this approach and underscores the importance of returning to that understanding”.
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Rivers Assembly orders PAMO varsity VC arrest over N29bn
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued warrant of arrest on the Vice Chancellor of PAMO University of Medical Sciences.
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Jay-Z rape accuser says she made ‘false accusations’
A woman who alleged that Jay-Z raped her when she was 13 has said she made “false accusations” and never met the US rapper
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Top court grants Trump bid to use federal database to verify voter rolls
The US Supreme Court on Friday granted a Trump administration request to allow the use of a federal database to weed out potential non-citizens from the voter rolls.
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Gunmen kill four in Niger
Abiodun stated that two other people, injured during the attack, were taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
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AFCON: Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers results
Niger, Sierra Leone, Mauritania and Namibia (no international-standard stadiums) and Sudan (civil war) played at neutral venues
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Explainer: What Man City could lose after reported verdict on 115 charges
Man City could face a range of sanctions, including a points deduction, financial penalty or even expulsion from the Premier League if reports that an independent tribunal has found the majority of the club’s 115 charges proven are confirmed.
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Police detain Enugu building owner as overhead tank collapse kills 5
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has ordered an investigation into circumstances surrounding the collapse of a concrete water reservoir that claimed five lives in Enugu community.
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ICPC to challenge A’Court ruling on jurisdiction in ex-UNICAL dean’s case
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision on jurisdiction in the case of former University of Calabar Law Dean, Cyril Ndifon.
Politics
2027: ‘I’ll walk away if Obi accepts VP slot’ — Pat Utomi
Utomi said his position was not based on personalities, but on the type of leadership he believes Nigeria requires.
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Rivers Assembly orders PAMO varsity VC arrest over N29bn
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued warrant of arrest on the Vice Chancellor of PAMO University of Medical Sciences.
Metro
Canada warns citizens in Nigeria against unregulated alcohol
“Casualties have occurred due to the consumption of unregulated and adulterated alcohol containing high levels of methanol,” the advisory stated.
Entertainment
Jay-Z rape accuser says she made ‘false accusations’
A woman who alleged that Jay-Z raped her when she was 13 has said she made "false accusations" and never met the US rapper
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NIMC denies NIN database breach claims
ABUJA — The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has dismissed reports alleging that Nigeria’s National Identification Number, NIN, database was breached. The commission described the claims as “false and unfounded,” saying the National Identity Database, NIDB, had not been breached or compromised. A video circulating on social media had claimed that NIN and Bank Verification […]
Business
Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a major shift in the global approach to financing Africa’s development, urging the international community to make affordable, long-term capital available for infrastructure and energy projects across the continent. Oyedele, who made the call at the United Nations Dialogue […]
Sports
AFCON: Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers results
Niger, Sierra Leone, Mauritania and Namibia (no international-standard stadiums) and Sudan (civil war) played at neutral venues
Special Report
After japa… When the dream meets reality
THE photograph usually comes first. A young Nigerian stands at the airport, passport in hand, luggage beside him, smiling as family members gather for one last embrace.
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
Sonny Adenuga is dedicated to advancing a new model of leadership that leverages technology, transparency, and institutional reform
Technology
Meta to unveil new AI smart glasses amid privacy concerns
The Muse agent is built on Meta’s own AI models and is designed to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude.
Why we make battery power priority in REDMI Note 17 — Xiaomi
By Prince Osuagwu Battery power is becoming a major consideration for smartphone users, and Xiaomi says this is why it has made battery endurance a priority in its new REDMI Note 17 Series, which arrives in Nigeria on September 30, 2026. The biggest talking point is the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G, which comes […]
BORDERLESS TRANSACTIONS: Dtunes wears new look as Swapto
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Financial technology platform, Dtunes, is rebranding as Swapto, as it moves to expand its services from just a cash-out platform to broader multi-currency management for Nigerians and businesses. The company, which says it has served hundreds of thousands of Nigerian users, explained that the new name reflects its evolving focus […]
Nobody can shut down internet to disrupt Nigeria’s elections — Urhoghide, EdoICTA boss
…Explains why Edo is rebuilding e-governance platform from scratch …Working to make connectivity cheaper for operators …says 128 MDAs now integrated into Edo’s digital government platform By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The debate over whether technology can make Nigeria’s elections more transparent, credible and efficient took another turn recently when stakeholders in the country’s technology […]
Education
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
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 […]