FG scraps data charges for students
“This initiative goes beyond connectivity. It is about putting learning within reach of children who may otherwise be unable to afford the data required to access it"
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AI must strengthen, not replace, INEC — Amupitan
ABUJA: The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has said the successful deployment of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in electoral administration will depend more on strong institutions, governance structures and safeguards than on the sophistication of the technology. Amupitan stated this on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada, […]
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Gombe Police rescue three kidnap victims
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE: The Gombe State Police Command has recorded operational breakthroughs in its fight against kidnapping, banditry and illicit drug trafficking, arresting a suspected kidnapper, rescuing three abducted persons and recovering 2,500 sachets of suspected Tramadol capsules, among other exhibits. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in […]
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Why Nigeria Port charges must drop — Usman
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa LAGOS: Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman, has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s port tariff structure, warning that high and unpredictable charges are undermining the competitiveness of the nation’s seaports. Usman, who is Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Coordination and […]
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Troops arrest terrorist kingpin in Kaduna
By Kingsley Omonobi KADUNA: Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin, intercepted an ammunition courier with 300 rounds of ammunition and apprehended a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in separate operations in Kaduna State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. […]
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Atiku faults Tinubu’s Vienna bond plan amid rising energy costs
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Vienna-listed bond arrangement, describing it as another disturbing sign of an administration that keeps expanding its appetite for borrowing while diesel prices above ₦2,000 per litre and crippling energy costs cripple Nigerian factories. In a statement issued by his Senior […]
07:23 pm
U20WWC: Nigeria pick first point after goalless draw with China
Nigeria’s Falconets kept their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign alive after playing out a goalless draw with China PR at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland.
07:11 pm
No Nigerian airline makes $1m annual profit – Onyema
…as Okonkwo says union derailed TSC payment deal with NCAA By Dickson Omobola Vice Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, Allen Onyema, Thursday, disclosed that no domestic airline makes $1 million in annual profit, saying the high cost of operating in the country and the burden of multiple taxes, fees and charges imposed […]
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Lagos ports handle 84.6% of Nigeria’s N41.44trn trade
…Apapa, Lekki, Tin Can dominate Q2’26 flowsBy Efe OnodjaeLagos ports handled an estimated N35.07 trillion, or about 84.6 per cent, of Nigeria’s N41.44 trillion total merchandise trade in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26, underscoring the overwhelming dominance of the nation’s commercial capital as the country’s principal trade gateway.The latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics […]
07:06 pm
APP: Billboard removal provocative — Party
—Youths Threaten Showdown in Ideato By Emmanuel Iheaka The Action Peoples Party, APP, has described the planned removal of its billboards in Ideato Federal Constituency, Imo State, as provocative, alleging that the action would contravene an existing court order. The party’s Media Coordinator for APP and GDF in Ideato Federal Constituency, Charles Okafor, told journalists […]
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As President, I won’t take my holidays in other countries - Peter Obi
Turning to insecurity, particularly kidnappings and ransom demands, Obi questioned the effectiveness of existing technology. “In today’s world, you can know where people are,” he said.
Politics
Obi denies rejecting Atiku’s VP offer
—Says no such proposal was made Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied rejecting an offer to serve as running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi made the clarification during an interview on Arise TV while […]
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Ondo herbal drink deaths rise to 30; 50 hospitalised
Samples of the substance has been collected for laboratory analysis, while blood and urine samples were also being obtained from patients
Metro
Lagos-Ibadan chaos: Kara Bridge repairs leave motorists, commuters groaning
…Spend hours in gridlock as LASTMA, TRACE deploy more personnel By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Motorists and commuters plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have continued to groan over severe traffic congestion following the commencement of repair works on the Kara Bridge. The two-week rehabilitation project, directed by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, involves the […]
Entertainment
‘I wouldn’t have married my wife Simi if she were SS’ – Adekunle Gold
Nigerian singer Adekunle has stressed the importance of genotype testing before marriage, saying couples should know their genotype and ensure they are compatible before having children.
ICYMI
Why we dispersed ADC supporters – Kaduna police
He said citizens should not obstruct major public roads, threaten public safety or infringe on the rights of other members of the public.
Business
Recapitalisation empowers insurers to protect manufacturing sector — Report
By Rosemary Iwunze Following the conclusion of the insurance industry recapitalisation exercise, the sector is now expected to protect Nigeria’s manufacturing sector against costly industrial risks. It is also expected to have significant implications for manufacturers whose operations are exposed to risks ranging from factory fires and machinery breakdowns to marine cargo losses, engineering failures […]
Sports
U20WWC: Nigeria pick first point after goalless draw with China
Nigeria’s Falconets kept their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign alive after playing out a goalless draw with China PR at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland.
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
22-year-old Singaporean pleads guilty to $245m crypto heist
The conspirators, who came from several US states and outside the country, met through online gaming platforms, according to court documents.
Device Mgt System won’t expose users’ data – NCC
NCC has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs iPhone Duo: Which foldable phone is better?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Apple iPhone Duo are now competing for the attention of consumers looking for a premium foldable
‘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.”
Education
New Academic Session: Parents face hurdles as fees, cost of books, others escalate
Checks showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session
When LASU sends off Olatunji-Bello with combined convocation ceremonies
The 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of LASU turned out to be a glorious way to celebrate Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the outgoing VC
‘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 […]