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Onaiyekan

2027: Elections must be decided at polls, not courts — Onaiyekan, Osigwe

THE judiciary and its increasingly prominent role in determining the outcome of Nigerian elections came under intense scrutiny at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference, ANEC, in Enugu, yesterday, with leading voices warning that democracy was weakened when the courts become the arena in which electoral victories were finally decided.
How God saved me from assassination attempt in 2015 – Otti

How God saved me from assassination attempt in 2015 – Otti

Updated list of 44 visa-free countries Nigerians can travel to

After japa… When the dream meets reality

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Chijioke Ugwu

Enugu 2027: PDP candidate Nnaji picks Chijioke Ugwu as running mate

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Enugu State, Uche Nnaji, has picked Chijioke Ugwu as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.

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Germany’s Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

Germany’s Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have been ruled out of Germany’s Nations League game with Greece this weekend with injury, the German football federation (DFB) said on Friday.

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AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria vs Madagascar – date, time, venue and where to watch

AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria vs Madagascar – date, time, venue and where to watch

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday.

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How God saved me from assassination attempt in 2015 – Otti

How God saved me from assassination attempt in 2015 – Otti

He said that a friend recently reminded him of events surrounding his journey in politics, particularly an incident in July 2015 which, according to him, could have claimed his life.

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Okoye arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of Madagascar clash

Okoye arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of Madagascar clash

Okoye was the final member of Nigeria’s 24-man squad to arrive in camp after missing the team’s first two training sessions.

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Iran proposes reopening Hormuz within seven days – Report

Iran proposes reopening Hormuz within seven days – Report

“If certain conditions are met, the strait will be open within seven days and talks will start,” Abbas Araghchi, who is in the US for the UN General Assembly, told media outlets including the New York Times and The Guardian.

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Iraqi holy city suspends Iranian airlines, enforcing US sanctions

Iraqi holy city suspends Iranian airlines, enforcing US sanctions

Iraq’s Najaf airport, a top destination for Shia Muslims, suspended all Iranian flights on Friday, enforcing US sanctions, the airport director told AFP.

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Journalists in Portugal

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Elections must be decided at polls, not courts – Onaiyekan, Osigwe

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan; former Nigerian Bar Association President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) and political economist, Prof. Patrick Utomi, warning that democracy is weakened when the courts become the arena in which electoral victories are finally decided.

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Protest as gunmen kill three vigilantes in Plateau community

Protest as gunmen kill three vigilantes in Plateau community

The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 1am on Friday and opened fire, killing the three vigilantes who were said to be on duty protecting the community.

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2027: Obi vows to jail election riggers if elected

2027: Obi vows to jail election riggers if elected

The former Anambra State governor said his administration would take a strict position against electoral malpractice.

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Politics

2027: Obi vows to jail election riggers if elected

2027: Obi vows to jail election riggers if elected

The former Anambra State governor said his administration would take a strict position against electoral malpractice.
Full list: Atiku appoints Ibrahim-Imam, El-Rufai, Dino Melaye, others to ADC Campaign Council

Full list: Atiku appoints Ibrahim-Imam, El-Rufai, Dino Melaye, others to ADC Campaign Council

Peter Obi agrees with Dickson, condemns OK Movement’s Presidential Campaign Council

Peter Obi agrees with Dickson, condemns OK Movement’s Presidential Campaign Council

Only God, Tinubu know what’ll happen in 2027 —  Galadima 

Only God, Tinubu know what’ll happen in 2027 —  Galadima 

2027: ‘It’s not the turn of Igbos yet’ — Umahi

2027: ‘It’s not the turn of Igbos yet’ — Umahi

Top Podcasts

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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Awon Ọlọ́pàá ti mu Obìnrin kan to gbé oògùn olóró lo s’ogbà ẹ̀wọ̀n fún ọmọ rẹ̀ tó wà ní àhámọ́…

Awon Ọlọ́pàá ti mu Obìnrin kan to gbé oògùn olóró lo s’ogbà ẹ̀wọ̀n fún ọmọ rẹ̀ tó wà ní àhámọ́…

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ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Journalists in Portugal

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Elections must be decided at polls, not courts – Onaiyekan, Osigwe

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan; former Nigerian Bar Association President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) and political economist, Prof. Patrick Utomi, warning that democracy is weakened when the courts become the arena in which electoral victories are finally decided.
We’re doing very well here, fuel is N3,000/ltr in UK – Okpebholo

We’re doing very well here, fuel is N3,000/ltr in UK – Okpebholo

Anambra debt: I never borrowed or issued bonds as governor — Obi insists

Anambra debt: I never borrowed or issued bonds as governor — Obi insists

World’s billionaires get even richer during COVID-19 pandemic ― Study

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 25, 2026

electoral reform

Deepfakes: INEC chairman tasks editors on fact-checking

Metro

Canada warns citizens in Nigeria against unregulated alcohol

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.
NDLEA

NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, arraigns 2 in Enugu

Many pastors, imams involved in financial crimes - EFCC

Pastors, imams involved in financial crimes – EFCC

Grant repentant cultists, militants in Orashi amnesty, Nwuche begs FG

Grant repentant cultists, militants in Orashi amnesty, Nwuche begs FG

Three dead, five injured as festival turns bloody in Delta

Three dead, five injured as festival turns bloody in Delta

Columns

What shall we do about South Africa?

What shall we do about South Africa?

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Donu Kogbara

The case for renaming my state capital, by Donu Kogbara

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The diplomacy of politics: The eighty first UNGA and impunity, by Owei Lakemfa

The diplomacy of politics: The eighty first UNGA and impunity, by Owei Lakemfa

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Rising fuel prices and insensitivity to the peoples’ plight, by Adekunle Adekoya

Rising fuel prices and insensitivity to the peoples’ plight, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Why is there no national outrage? By Ikechukwu Amaechi

Why is there no national outrage? By Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Olu Fasan

Cult of personality: What is Obiism? And who are ‘Obidients’? By Olu Fasan

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Great communicators are built, not born, by Ruth Oji

Great communicators are built, not born, by Ruth Oji

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Entertainment

At 50, Obey Etok-Chima finds strength in acting after losing husband, father

At 50, Obey Etok-Chima finds strength in acting after losing husband, father

VETERAN Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima marked her 50th birthday on June 30 quietly, while still navigating the pain of losing both her husband and father in the same year.
Africa Magic to air documentary celebrating Olu Jacobs’ legacy

Africa Magic to air documentary celebrating Olu Jacobs’ legacy

Dolly Parton’s nephew ordered to stay away from her estate over alleged threats

Dolly Parton’s nephew ordered to stay away from her estate over alleged threats

Why I started ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ after skit-making — Isbae U

Why I started ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ after skit-making — Isbae U

N1m monthly salary not enough for kidney dialysis – TG Omori

N1m monthly salary not enough for kidney dialysis – TG Omori

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How Online Beverage Retail Is Transforming Shopping in Nigeria: The Rise of BottleKing

How Online Beverage Retail Is Transforming Shopping in Nigeria: The Rise of BottleKing

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LemFi appoints Dr Haydar Daudu as Head of Regulatory Affairs and Policy, West Africa

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Online Casino Test: Was passiert, wenn etwas schiefgeht? 

Advanxis Unveils Third Edition Of National Automation Prize (Nap) 2026

Advanxis Unveils Third Edition Of National Automation Prize (Nap) 2026

Videos

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

What killed 37 miners in Minna?

What killed 37 miners in Minna?

[Politics Hub] Why I’m running for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 seat — NDC candidate, Adefolaseye

[Politics Hub] Why I’m running for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 seat — NDC candidate, Adefolaseye

2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’ — ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi

2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’ — ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi

ICYMI

How to modify your NIN data using the NIMC mobile app: Log on to https://selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng Click on Register if you don’t have an account Click on login if you already have an account After login, you will be requested to provide your NIN, last name and email address After providing the above, the data modification channel will be accessible

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 […]
US judge orders White House reinstate access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico

US judge orders White House reinstate access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico

Acquisition of 12 AH-1Z viper attack helicopters major milestone — Army chief

Acquisition of 12 AH-1Z viper attack helicopters major milestone — Army chief

Alleged Rights Violation: AGF asks court to dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn suit

Alleged Rights Violation: AGF asks court to dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn suit

Moroccan child stows away to Spain under Real Valladolid football bus

Moroccan child stows away to Spain under Real Valladolid football team bus

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Mr & Mrs (un)happily married

Cartoon: Mr & Mrs (un)happily married

Cartoon: 'Nigeria on auto-drive'

Cartoon: ‘Nigeria on auto-drive?’

Cartoon: Nigerian subsidy elephantiasis

Cartoon: Nigerian subsidy elephantiasis

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Business

Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’

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 […]
Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

IGR of states, FCT rises 41% to N5.15trn

Anger spreads as new tax laws slash workers’ pay amid rising inflation

FG cuts interest on late tax payments

Airtel plans IPO, to list on London Stock Exchange

Airtel plans IPO, to list on London Stock Exchange

Ship owners urge Dangote, others to back indigenous shipping with cargo deals

Ship owners urge Dangote, others to back indigenous shipping with cargo deals

Health

Nigeria’s trauma burden calls for coordinated care — Orthopaedic surgeons

Nigeria’s trauma burden calls for coordinated care — Orthopaedic surgeons

Ebola: NCDC places Nigeria on high alert

Ebola: NCDC places Nigeria on high alert

Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as CFR rises to 24%

Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as CFR rises to 24%

Falsified drugs: PWDAN, APDA seek Africa-wide crackdown

Falsified drugs: PWDAN, APDA seek Africa-wide crackdown

Sports

Germany’s Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

Germany’s Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have been ruled out of Germany's Nations League game with Greece this weekend with injury, the German football federation (DFB) said on Friday.
AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria vs Madagascar – date, time, venue and where to watch

AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria vs Madagascar – date, time, venue and where to watch

Okoye arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of Madagascar clash

Okoye arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of Madagascar clash

Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier

Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier

Netherlands snatch draw with late goal to sour Klopp’s Germany debut

Netherlands snatch draw with late goal to sour Klopp’s Germany debut

Relationships

healthcare

Why men ought to be more concerned about their health!

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Special Report

Updated list of 44 visa-free countries Nigerians can travel to

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

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: Labour Party vice presidential candidate for 2027 election

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

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

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Technology

Meta

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

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

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

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 […]

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Education

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 […]

Etsako West chairman, Omoike, bags Master’s Degree at BIU

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 […]

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