‘We stand with him even beyond 2027’ — Charismatic bishops endorse Tinubu
"We stand with the president today, and as long as he's willing to be our president and even come in 2027, we will still be standing with him."
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Trump says he thinks Iran war will end ‘immediately’ after US midterm vote
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes the Iran war will end “immediately” after the United States votes in midterm elections in November.
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Raphinha bags brace as Barcelona demolish Feyenoord 5-1
Raphinha continued his superb goalscoring form with a brace as Barcelona demolished Feyenoord 5-1 to begin their Champions League campaign in perfect fashion on Wednesday.
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Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone iPhone Duo
Apple unveiled its long-awaited first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, at the company’s first launch event since CEO John Ternus took the reins on September 1.
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Carabao Cup: Chelsea hand 16-year-old Watson debut against Leeds
Watson, the son of former Wigan captain Ben Watson, impressed during Chelsea’s pre-season and now makes his first competitive appearance for the Blues.
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SDP ratifies convention committee, targets 2027 victory
…Party says it will unite Nigeria, defeat poverty through grassroots mobilisation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has held its National Convention in Abuja, ratifying the election of Professor Sadiq Gombe as Chairman of the Convention Committee, Dr Olu Agunloye as Secretary and Hon. Mulikat Adeola-Akande as Deputy Chairman, among other […]
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FCT Police arrest woman over boiling water attack
Court remands suspect in correctional facility By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested a woman, Mrs Beauty Monday, for allegedly pouring boiling water on her neighbour during an argument in the Lugbe area of Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Adeh […]
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2027: Kalu mobilises diaspora support for Tinubu, Hamzat
Senator faults calls for return of fuel subsidy, urges focus on security, economic growth By Kenneth Udeh, Abuja ABUJA — Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 elections, while opposing calls for […]
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British actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences against five women
British actor Noel Clarke has been charged with sexual offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure in connection with allegations involving five women.
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‘It wasn’t intentional’ — Nomy breaks silence after BBNaija disqualification
Nomy spoke during a recent X Space session, where she thanked her supporters for standing by her and said she would have approached her time in the house differently if she had realised how much support she had outside.
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Re-elect my husband, I want to enjoy Nigeria at old age — Remi Tinubu
The First Lady said she wanted to enjoy a better Nigeria in her old age, adding that both she and the President were working to improve the country.
Politics
Another dark day for democracy — Kwankwaso condemns attack on Obi’s convoy
Kwankwaso said the Benue State Government must move swiftly to establish what happened, bring those responsible to justice and ensure the safety of Obi and his entourage.
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Peter Obi: Police arrest 46 over incident in Benue
Nwadiogbu clarified that the Command was informed of Obi’s visit at about 5:30pm on Monday, September 7, and subsequently deployed adequate security personnel to protect him throughout his movement in the state.
Metro
Sokoto attack: Beggar’s son shot by terrorist needs N190,000 for scan
By Evelyn Usman One of the five persons who sustained bullet wounds during last week’s attack on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State by suspected bandits is lying helpless at the Usman Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), unable to afford the N190,000 required for aMagnetic Resonance Imaging ,MRI and Computed Tomography […]
Entertainment
Carabao Cup: Chelsea hand 16-year-old Watson debut against Leeds
Watson, the son of former Wigan captain Ben Watson, impressed during Chelsea’s pre-season and now makes his first competitive appearance for the Blues.
ICYMI
Appeal Court upholds 490-year jail term for ex-NEXIM bank MD Orya
ABUJA — The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has affirmed the conviction and 490-year prison sentence imposed on former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), Robert Orya, over a N2.4 billion fraud case. A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Muhammed Danjuma, with Justices Ntong Festus Ntong and Ele Ejo […]
Business
Court fixes Sept 21 to hear motion for winding up of NICON Insurance
By IkechukwuNnochiri The Federal High Court in Abuja has slated September 21 to hear a petition seeking to formally wind up NICON Insurance Limited following the cancellation of its operating licence. Justice ChigozieOnah, while fixing the matter for hearing, ordered that assets, properties, investments, bank accounts, books, records, documents, and other proprietary interests of the […]
Sports
Raphinha bags brace as Barcelona demolish Feyenoord 5-1
Raphinha continued his superb goalscoring form with a brace as Barcelona demolished Feyenoord 5-1 to begin their Champions League campaign in perfect fashion on Wednesday.
Special Report
Bishop Okonkwo Lecture: Falana, Obe demand credible elections, judicial integrity
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027
From cheaper fuel and millions of jobs to free education, more electricity, stronger healthcare and safer communities, offers are getting bigger.
Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain
‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”
Technology
‘People building AI believe it could kill us all’ — says researcher after quitting AI firm
A former Anthropic researcher has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, saying some people building the technology believe it could “kill us all by the end of the decade.”
Opay closure hoax: How to identify fake financial messages, avoid online scams
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The circulation of a fake notice claiming that fintech company OPay would suspend its operations has highlighted the need for members of the public to verify financial information before acting on or sharing it.The notice, which circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds ahead […]
Aptech awards N701m scholarships, attracts 8,000 Nigerian youths
By Prince OsuagwuMore than 8,000 Nigerian youths have participated in the 18th edition of Aptech Career Quest, with over 200 aspiring technology and creative professionals receiving scholarships worth more than N701 million.The initiative, organised by Aptech Nigeria in collaboration with Middlesex University London, is part of efforts to expose young Nigerians to career opportunities in […]
How failed calls trigger huge economic losses
*SMEs lament: Our livelihood goes with poor network connections •Nigeria recorded over 5,000 fibre-optic cuts in six months – NCC •Telcos blame fiber cuts, vandalism, power By Juliet Umeh For Nigeria’s growing army of internet-reliant entrepreneurs and workers, the network bars on a mobile phone can mean the difference between earning a living and going […]
Education
‘Diversify funding or stagnate’ – Education Minister reads riot act to varsities
“Government funding is not enough. Universities live, function and excel on blended funding,” Alausa declared
Diphtheria: Bauchi says outbreak under control as schools reopen
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions
Candidates could check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for UTME
2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid […]