Nigerian students to get free data to access educational platforms – FG
“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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Edo ‘spiritualist’ sentenced over $1,100 sextortion of Indian woman
The commission said Moses defrauded the woman, identified as Sharon Kaur, of $1,100 after posing as a spiritual leader on a fictitious TikTok account.
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Troops rescue 13 kidnapped victims, intercept terrorist ammunition
The Nigerian Army says troops have rescued 13 kidnapped victims, intercepted 300 rounds of ammunition and neutralised a suspected kidnapper in separate operations nationwide.
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Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start
Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition.
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US Appeal Court affirms block on Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots
A US appeals court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s block on President Donald Trump’s executive order curbing the use of mail-in ballots in November’s midterm elections.
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2027: Abiodun promises 2m votes for Tinubu
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections, Governor Dapo Abiodun declared on Thursday, as thousands of party supporters and members of Caucus 7202 converged on the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, for a mega rally in support of the party’s governorship candidate, […]
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Elumelu shares old business card from days as photocopier salesman
Businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has shared a picture of his old business card from his early days as a photocopier salesman, recalling the lessons that shaped his approach to business and made him resilient.
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Remi Tinubu gets chieftaincy title in Anambra
As a mark of appreciation for her contributions to national development and strong support for her husband President Bola Tinubu, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Ugoeze of Anambra by the Chairman of the state traditional rulers’ council, HRM Igwe Chidubem Iweka.
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Court adjourns Anthony Joshua crash trial to November 17
A Magistrate’s Court in Ogun State has adjourned until November 17 the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash that injured former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team.
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D’Tigress $100,000 cash, houses reward completed in one yr – Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has fulfilled the full package of presidential rewards promised to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with each player receiving the naira equivalent of $100,000 and each official $50,000, completing a package that also includes three-bedroom flats in Abuja and national honours.
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Peter Obi is fat on ambition, drunk on political arrogance — Presidency
The Presidency has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, of hallucinating and wallowing in a political fantasy land over his claims that he won the 2023 presidential election.
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No rival has 10% of Tinubu’s qualities – Yari
GUSAU: Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has said none of the presidential aspirants challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election matches him in terms of quality and competence. Yari, who represents Zamfara West Senatorial District, stated this on Wednesday while addressing members of the Nigerian […]
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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.
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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
Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start
Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas's Como impressed on their debut in Europe's premier club competition.
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 […]