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2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke's human sacrifice revelation

2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke’s human sacrifice revelation

"When you have a society where people are desperate for power and do all sorts of things, even using human sacrifice, you ask yourself, how low are we going to go to get it right?"
‘I needed money for wedding,’ kidnap suspect confesses

‘I needed money for wedding,’ kidnap suspect confesses

2027: Violence looms as politicians threaten voters, opponents across nation

2027: Violence looms as politicians threaten voters, opponents across nation

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11:34 am
JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

‎The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of underage candidates for viewing.

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Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

Every election season, Ogbomoso is flooded with promises. Posters go up, jingles play, and candidates who were nowhere to be found for four years suddenly discover the roads of Oriire and the markets of Ogbomoso South. The people of this constituency have learned, painfully, to tell the difference between a politician who promises and a person who delivers.

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‘Say What I Have Done Wrong’ – Obi challenges Nigerians

‘Say What I Have Done Wrong’ – Obi challenges Nigerians

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged Nigerians to scrutinise his background and publicly identify any wrongdoing he may have committed. Obi issued the challenge on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a town hall meeting with voters tagged “Obi Talks Nigeria”, where he fielded questions on the 2027 […]

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World Igbo Congress warns politicians against threatening Igbos over Obi

World Igbo Congress warns politicians against threatening Igbos over Obi

The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has warned politicians and their supporters against threatening or intimidating Igbo people because of their political choices, saying it will no longer remain silent when such actions endanger lives and property. Vice-Chairman of the organisation, Basil Onwukwe, issued the warning during an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, as political […]

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Masked anti-migrant protesters shut down UK’s Dover port

Masked anti-migrant protesters shut down UK’s Dover port

The centre-left Labour government has said the number of boats carrying migrants and asylum seekers across the Channel was the lowest this summer since 2019

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Troops rescue 36 abductees, neutralise terrorists kingpins in 1 week – DHQ

Troops rescue 36 abductees, neutralise terrorists kingpins in 1 week – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says troops have rescued 36 abducted persons and neutralised several terrorists in fresh operations across the country.

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‘Don't divorce your husbands; I was joking’ — Yobe APC Chair apologises

‘Don’t divorce your husbands; I was joking’ — Yobe APC Chair apologises

“I withdraw my statement that any woman whose husband prevents her from voting for the APC should end her marriage, and that I would marry her”

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Rivers Assembly probes funding of PAMO university

Rivers Assembly probes funding of PAMO university

Rivers State House of Assembly has set up a committee to inquire into the funding of the PAMO University of Medical Sciences, PUMS.

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2027: Peter Obi gives money too  - Lere Olayinka counters ‘no shishi’ narrative

2027: Peter Obi gives money too  - Lere Olayinka counters ‘no shishi’ narrative

Olayinka alleged that the former governor of Anambra State gave money to delegates while seeking the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 election.

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U.S to demand more proofs for children’s passports in new Trump policy

Trump sends envoys to Moscow, Kyiv with new plan to ‘end war’

US President Donald Trump said Friday he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan to end more than four years of war in Ukraine.

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Politics

‘Say What I Have Done Wrong’ – Obi challenges Nigerians

‘Say What I Have Done Wrong’ – Obi challenges Nigerians

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged Nigerians to scrutinise his background and publicly identify any wrongdoing he may have committed. Obi issued the challenge on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a town hall meeting with voters tagged “Obi Talks Nigeria”, where he fielded questions on the 2027 […]
‘Don't divorce your husbands; I was joking’ — Yobe APC Chair apologises

‘Don’t divorce your husbands; I was joking’ — Yobe APC Chair apologises

2027: Peter Obi gives money too  - Lere Olayinka counters ‘no shishi’ narrative

2027: Peter Obi gives money too  - Lere Olayinka counters ‘no shishi’ narrative

2027: If you sample 1,000 Nigerians, 900 won’t vote for Tinubu — Henry Shield

2027: If you sample 1,000 Nigerians, 900 won’t vote for Tinubu — Henry Shield

Did Adeleke comply with Wike’s orders to protect his victory?

Did Adeleke comply with Wike’s orders to protect his victory?

Top Podcasts

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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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Why Uber left Nigeria – FAAN

Why Uber left Nigeria – FAAN

Her words: “In recent weeks, I have seen a lot of information in the media, and I think it is important to clarify it. I work for FAAN, and my responsibility, first, is to ensure that our passengers are safe, they are protected and they have a seamless passenger experience.
Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Yemi Cardoso

Nigeria’s reserves hit $54bn, highest in 18 years

Meet Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university

Meet Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university

Bwala thanks Wike’s aide, Lere, Rufai vows to speak truth to power

Bwala thanks Wike’s aide, Lere, Rufai vows to speak truth to power

Metro

Cultism

Cultism spreading into robbery, kidnapping, oil bunkering; affects Ughelli, Agbor, Sapele, Warri night life

Reports of daily police arrests of cult members, deadly clashes, targeted killings and reprisal attacks continue to emerge
23-yr-old DELSU undergraduate crowned king

23-yr-old DELSU undergraduate crowned king

How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy

How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy

Court remands Odogwu Asaba over alleged rape, death

Court remands Odogwu Asaba over alleged rape, death

Nine killed in Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue operation — DSS DG

Nine killed in Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue operation — DSS DG

Columns

Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Are women in Tinubu’s cabinet exercising power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Solving Nigeria’s unending sports development challenge!, by Segun Odegbami

SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Change is coming to Nigerian Sports – finally!!

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Dan Orbih: The warrior who never left the battlefield, by Emmanuel Aziken

Dan Orbih: The warrior who never left the battlefield, by Emmanuel Aziken

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Brig. Bangura’s Naija link, by Emeka Obasi

Brig. Bangura’s Naija link, by Emeka Obasi

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Why I joined Vanguard

The Vanguard Grand Reunion…42 years after, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Donu Kogbara

Condolences to a class act, by Donu Kogbara

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GDP, $1 trillion economy andrealities facing Nigerians, by Adekunle Adekoya

GDP, $1 trillion economy andrealities facing Nigerians, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Entertainment

Tacha breaks silence after arrest over alleged N5m fraud

Tacha breaks silence after arrest over alleged N5m fraud

Says,’I’ve never spoken to the lady in question before’ By Israel Ojekunle, Chidinma Nwobodo & Ihemeje Success Former BBNaija star Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has spoken out days after her arrest, insisting that the allegations against her were false. Tacha was arrested at her Lagos residence on Sunday, August 30, after she failed […]
69 garlands for Mentor-General of Nigeria, Danladi Bako  

69 garlands for Mentor-General of Nigeria, Danladi Bako  

Little Miss Africa Nigeria 2026: Adadioramma, Kaima, Favour, Mickaylah crowned Queens

Little Miss Africa Nigeria 2026: Adadioramma, Kaima, Favour, Mickaylah crowned Queens

Queen Belemzy hosts Nollywood to 10th anniversary of her ministry in Lagos

Queen Belemzy hosts Nollywood to 10th anniversary of her ministry in Lagos

Ex-beauty queen, Jennifer Ephraim achieves lifetime dream with Amazon book debut

Ex-beauty queen, Jennifer Ephraim achieves lifetime dream with Amazon book debut

Promoted

Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

L-R: Chukwudinma Okafor, Chief Compliance Officer, OPay; Olugbenga Paseda, member of Governing Council, FintechNGR and CEO, Chrisborough Solutions; Dotun Adekunle, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Technology Officer, OPay; Akinfolabi Rokosu, Chief Legal Counsel, OPay; and Odiase Ikponmwosa, Head of Partnerships, OPay at the OPay Live Town Hall held in Lagos.

OPay: Committed to Nigeria, Advancing Inclusive Finance Through Technology

How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

Videos

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

I’ll resist anti-people policies in Lagos Assembly – ADC’s Ayo Adio

I’ll resist anti-people policies in Lagos Assembly – ADC’s Ayo Adio

‘My Father’s Achievements Immortalised Him ‘ — Seyi Jakande, Chairman Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA

‘My Father’s Achievements Immortalised Him ‘ — Seyi Jakande, Chairman Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

ICYMI

Masked anti-migrant protesters shut down UK’s Dover port

Masked anti-migrant protesters shut down UK’s Dover port

The centre-left Labour government has said the number of boats carrying migrants and asylum seekers across the Channel was the lowest this summer since 2019
Rivers: How Orbih fought for Wike against Amaechi

Rivers: How Orbih fought for Wike against Amaechi

2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke's human sacrifice revelation

2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke’s human sacrifice revelation

Encomiums at vigil mass for Rotimi Amaechi’s mother

Encomiums at vigil mass for Rotimi Amaechi’s mother

2027: Yobe APC chairman sparks controversy, asks women to divorce anti-APC husbands

2027: Yobe APC chairman sparks controversy, asks women to divorce anti-APC husbands

Today’s toons

Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues

Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues

NFF board resignation: Odegbami, Ikhana, Owolabi, Bako react

Cartoon: ‘Sir, is that the game in your stomach?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

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Business

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Nigeria’s reserves hit $54bn, highest in 18 years

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $54.08 billion, reaching their highest level in nearly 18 years and moving further above the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) projection for the end of 2026. Latest CBN data showed that the reserves reached $54.08 billion on September 3, compared with $53.99 billion on September 2 and $53.90 billion […]
Inflation rises again

Naira rises, now N1,405/$ in parallel market

NNPCL

NNPC profit drops as revenue slips by 29.6% in July

Insurance firms must adhere to prudential standards — NAICOM

Insurance firms must adhere to prudential standards — NAICOM

meter

4.85m customers still unmetered

Health

Stakeholders demand affordable, quality menstrual products

Stakeholders demand affordable, quality menstrual products

Stakeholders demand affordable, quality menstrual products

Stakeholders demand affordable, quality menstrual products

Stakeholders demand more investment in women, girls’ nutrition

Stakeholders demand more investment in women, girls’ nutrition

100 women undergo OBLBF free surgery to remove uterine fibroid

Fibroid without the knife: How sound waves are giving women a new treatment option

Sports

Luis Enrique extends contract as PSG coach until 2030

Luis Enrique extends contract as PSG coach until 2030

Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 giants announced Friday.
NFF reforms: A new congress for a new era  

NFF reforms: A new congress for a new era  

Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid

Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid

Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich

Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich

Ajayi makes history with Diamond League bronze

Ajayi makes history with Diamond League bronze

Relationships

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

love, boyfriend, wife, child, keys, husband

Escapades of a typical ‘area father!’

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Special Report

Bishop Okonkwo Lecture: Falana, Obe demand credible elections, judicial integrity

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

‘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

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

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”

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Technology

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Social media platforms, whatsapp, X, formerly Twitter, and others are now seriously undergoing reimagining. Prior to this time, they were just platforms basically for fun and social interactions. As time went on, they doubled as strong information blocs serving even the most critical research ventures as reliable resource engines. At […]

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The most talked about feature of the newly introduced REDMI 17, is its long-lasting battery performance.The device was designed to give users more freedom to go through their day without constantly thinking about their next charge, with its 7,500mAh battery. Makers of the phone, Xiaomi, say the phone is designed […]

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

…As SBTS targets cybersecurity, compliance with Aegis360AI By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria’s ambition to reduce its dependence on foreign artificial intelligence templates is gaining momentum, with more home-grown AI initiatives emerging to tackle the country’s peculiar economic, security and regulatory challenges. The latest addition to the growing local AI mix is Aegis360AI, an AI-native […]

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Education

2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission

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 […]

NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister

NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister

ABUJA — Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other stakeholders in the education […]

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

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”

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