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2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike

2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike

State governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, were at daggers drawn with Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, yesterday, over creation of parallel political structures believed capable of undermining President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Olokola Seaport Dangote

Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining— Dangote

Eze Ananba

Editors raise concerns over harassment, intimidation, prosecution of journalists

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Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s stabilisation — UBA boss

Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient Nigerian economy, calling for deliberate policies and stronger collaboration across the public and private sectors to transform economic stability into inclusive prosperity. Alawuba made the call […]

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Sanwo-Olu to opposition: You have no ideas

Sanwo-Olu to opposition: You have no ideas

…Says Lagos spirit has driven democracy, governance, development …Yoruba Tennis Club reaffirms commitment to heritage, excellence at centenary anniversary The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has challenged opposition parties to put forward credible ideas capable of competing with the transformation agenda of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), instead of seeking change for […]

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Dangote: We want ordinary Nigerians to own IPO

Dangote: We want ordinary Nigerians to own IPO

By Uzoma Marvellous Aliko Dangote has said the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Refinery is aimed at giving ordinary Nigerians and Africans an opportunity to own a stake in one of the continent’s biggest industrial ventures. Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited, said the offering was designed to democratise the capital market by […]

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Adewole Adebayo

Nigeria has more honest people than Britain, America — SDP’s Adebayo

The SDP candidate said his professional work and investments had given him the legal right to live and work in 21 countries, adding that his experiences abroad had strengthened his belief in Nigerians.

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Blackout in north

FG raises N728.9bn in second bond issuance for power sector debt

By Ediri Ejoh with Agency report The Federal Government (FG) has raised N728.9 billion in bonds as part of its funding process to offset the N4 trillion legacy debt it owed electricity Generation Companies, GENCOs. Speaking at the bond launch in Abuja, TaiwoOyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the Series-2 […]

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Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq: Forging a Sardauna Legacy in Kwara

Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq: Forging a Sardauna Legacy in Kwara

By Raheem Adedoyin IN the revelry marking the formal turbanning of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara today (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) in Ilorin, it is apparent that the historical and traditional symbolism of this highly revered title would be on display. The title, Sardauna, originally borne by the charismatic Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu […]

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Headline inflation falls 3rd consecutive month to 15.39%

Headline inflation falls 3rd consecutive month to 15.39%

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Headline inflation rate fell by 0.04 percent to 15.39 percent in August from 15.43 percent in July 2026, representing the third consecutive month decline since June. The development was driven by a further ease in the core basket to 13.29 percent in August from 14.97 percent in July. The National Bureau of […]

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Kwara agog as Emir turbans Gov Abdulrazak Sardauna of Ilorin today

Kwara agog as Emir turbans Gov Abdulrazak Sardauna of Ilorin today

By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The ancient city of Ilorin, Kwara State capital is, today, agog for the turbaning ceremony of the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate, by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari. […]

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2027 Campaign Promises: Can Nigerian politicians be taken seriously?

2027 Campaign Promises: Can Nigerian politicians be taken seriously?

By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA As politicians return to the campaign trail ahead of 2027 general polls, Nigerians are asking whether another season of grand pledges will produce a different reality after the votes are counted. Read Also: 2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike  It is an old political ritual in Nigeria. Whenever fresh election […]

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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 16, 2026

The Nigerian naira is trading at different levels against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

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Adewole Adebayo

Nigeria has more honest people than Britain, America — SDP’s Adebayo

The SDP candidate said his professional work and investments had given him the legal right to live and work in 21 countries, adding that his experiences abroad had strengthened his belief in Nigerians.
‘Let’s not seek change for sake of change,’ Oba of Benin backs continuity

‘Let’s not seek change for sake of change,’ Oba of Benin backs continuity

'No faction in PDP'; Wike offers defectors soft landing

‘They are politically lazy’ – Wike tackles APC govs over Rainbow Coalition pushback

2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push

2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push

Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour questions Hamzat’s eligibility over US allegiance

Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour questions Hamzat’s eligibility over US allegiance

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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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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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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 16, 2026

The Nigerian naira is trading at different levels against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Former-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar

Atiku slams Tinubu over fuel price hike

Olokola Seaport Dangote

Textiles was my biggest business mistake — Dangote

Dangote

Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining — Dangote

Concession of Kings College stalls resumption of unity colleges

Unions reject TUC suspension, demand reversal of King’s College concession

Metro

1,106 terrorists killed, 758 collaborators arrested — Abubakar

1,106 terrorists killed, 758 collaborators arrested — Abubakar

By Ndahi Marama, MAIDUGURI The immediate past Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has said troops killed more than 1,106 JAS/ISWAP terrorists and arrested 758 suspected logistics collaborators during his 17-month tenure. Abubakar disclosed this on Tuesday during the handing and taking-over ceremony at Maimalari […]
347 displaced as mudslide, flood ravage Cross River

347 displaced as mudslide, flood ravage Cross River

Plateau bus attack: How I survived as gunmen kill 13, including 8 passengers, driver—Lone survivor

Plateau bus attack: How I survived as gunmen kill 13, including 8 passengers, driver—Lone survivor

Saro-Wiwa

Ogoni oil may flow again as MOSOP backs  dialogue

Warri-Sapele Road: Relief at last, commuters demand durable repairs

Warri-Sapele Road: Relief at last, commuters demand durable repairs

Columns

What is Peter Obi looking for in Yelwata? By Rotimi Fasan

What is Peter Obi looking for in Yelwata? By Rotimi Fasan

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Igbo identity crisis: The DNA option (2), by Ochereome Nnanna

Igbo identity crisis: The DNA option (2), by Ochereome Nnanna

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Education as common Northern responsibility: From 19 separate efforts to 1 Northern compact (2), by Usman Sarki

Education as common Northern responsibility: From 19 separate efforts to 1 Northern compact (2), by Usman Sarki

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Okoh Aihe

A closer look at the Zero Rated Access Initiative, by Okoh Aihe

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric Teniola

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When the throne takes sides: Delta’s traditional institution must not become political campaign platform, by Ejiro Ofoye

When the throne takes sides: Delta’s traditional institution must not become political campaign platform, by Ejiro Ofoye

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Stealing from the poor is Abuja’s favourite game

Stealing from the poor is Abuja’s favourite game

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Entertainment

Poco Lee: UK court fixes new date after setback

Poco Lee: UK court fixes new date after setback

A UK court has adjourned the plea and trial preparation hearing involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, to February 2027.
Promiseland ends Tonto Dikeh’s ambassadorial deal

Promiseland ends Tonto Dikeh’s ambassadorial deal

Why I don’t have plans to get married – Tyler Perry

Why I don’t have plans to get married – Tyler Perry

Full List: ‘Widow’s Bay’ leads 2026 Emmy winners with record 14 awards

Full List: ‘Widow’s Bay’ leads 2026 Emmy winners with record 14 awards

BBNaija S11: Barry wins new HOH, becomes first finalist

BBNaija S11: Barry wins new HOH, becomes first finalist

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Vi-M Professional Solutions Limited Secures Dual Accreditation as System  Integrator and Access Point Provider for Nigeria’s National e-Invoicing  Initiative 

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How Browser-Based Trading Is Changing Access to Global CFD Markets

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Mamuda Group Chairman and Board Delegation Visit Dangote Refinery, Meet Aliko Dangote

Engineering Peak Esports Performance: How the Infinix GT 50 Pro and HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Are Rewriting the Rules for Mobile Gaming in Africa

Engineering Peak Esports Performance: How the Infinix GT 50 Pro and HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Are Rewriting the Rules for Mobile Gaming in Africa

Videos

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

Some customers think my meat is expensive because I wear suit – Corporate Meat Seller, Muraina

Some customers think my meat is expensive because I wear suit – Corporate Meat Seller, Muraina

On Street Beggars As Security Risks

On Street Beggars As Security Risks

Now that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education will face national ranking

Now that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education will face national ranking

ICYMI

Atiku and Tinubu

Lobbying: Fresh storm over dollars spent by Tinubu, Atiku in US

More than $10 million committed by the camps of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to lobbying activities in the United States could have funded tens of thousands of micro and small businesses in Nigeria, findings revealed.
UNN sued over Peter Obi’s academic records

UNN sued over Peter Obi’s academic records

Bamanga Tukur to be buried Sunday in Adamawa – Family

Bamanga Tukur to be buried Sunday in Adamawa – Family

Okpebholo redeploys commissioners

Okpebholo redeploys commissioners

US varsity probes Uju Anya’s ‘threatening’ posts amid backlash

US varsity probes Uju Anya’s ‘threatening’ posts amid backlash

Today’s toons

Cartoon petrol

Cartoon: ‘Blink, and petrol become N2,000 per litre’

Cartoon: Testing the new bed

Cartoon: How not to test new bed

Cartoon: 'When you fail, you repeat class'

Cartoon: ‘When you fail, you repeat class’

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Business

Blackout in north

FG raises N728.9bn in second bond issuance for power sector debt

By Ediri Ejoh with Agency report The Federal Government (FG) has raised N728.9 billion in bonds as part of its funding process to offset the N4 trillion legacy debt it owed electricity Generation Companies, GENCOs. Speaking at the bond launch in Abuja, TaiwoOyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the Series-2 […]
Headline inflation falls 3rd consecutive month to 15.39%

Headline inflation falls 3rd consecutive month to 15.39%

Inflation rises again

Naira appreciates to N1,380/$ in parallel market

CBN

CBN bags NES Award for economic reforms

Dangote IPO: Vetiva emerges lead adviser

Dangote IPO: Vetiva emerges lead adviser

Health

Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted

Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted

LASUTH doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances

LASUTH doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances

FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives

FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives

Medical Negligence: Experts tackle hidden costs, justice conundrum

Medical Negligence: Experts tackle hidden costs, justice conundrum

Sports

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi graduates from PFA Business School

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi graduates from PFA Business School

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has added an academic achievement to his football career after graduating from the PFA Business School.
Infantino under fresh pressure as Greek FA, Bierhoff back UEFA

Infantino under fresh pressure as Greek FA, Bierhoff back UEFA

James Rodriguez retires from Colombian national team

James Rodriguez retires from Colombian national team

Why VAR allowed Haaland’s goal against Man United – Howard Webb

Why VAR allowed Haaland’s goal against Man United – Howard Webb

Spain coach set to sign new deal after World Cup victory – Reports

Spain coach set to sign new deal after World Cup victory – Reports

Relationships

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 

love, boyfriend, wife, child, keys, husband

Escapades of a typical ‘area father!’

Special Report

2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push

2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push

Pundits argue that Kaduna is small enough to ignore at a casual glance, but big enough to ruin your entire calculation

Enters the new Balogun of Oyo Kingdom

Enters the new Balogun of Oyo Kingdom

By Femi Adesina It was the radiance of kings last Saturday at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, led a battery of traditional rulers from far and near to install a new Balogun (war leader, Captain) for the kingdom. Dr Adesola Adeduntan, FCA, was an […]

Hardship, ignorance fuel fake goods trade — Stakeholders

Hardship, ignorance fuel fake goods trade — Stakeholders

…Prosecute sellers of substandard cables — Coleman MD By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Economic hardship, ignorance and dwindling purchasing power are fuelling the growing trade in fake and substandard goods in Nigeria, with consumers increasingly settling for cheaper products without fully understanding the risks involved, stakeholders have said. They said the situation had become particularly troubling as […]

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

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Technology

NCC raises alarm over call masking

NCC raises alarm over call masking

By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […]

TYPE APPROVAL ENFORCEMENT: Why your phone may stop working soon

TYPE APPROVAL ENFORCEMENT: Why your phone may stop working soon

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]

S26 FE: Samsung brings high-end possibilities to entry-level users

S26 FE: Samsung brings high-end possibilities to entry-level users

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor There is a simple rule in the smartphone market: if you want high-end features, be prepared to pay high-end prices. But Samsung appears to be challenging that rule with its latest offering, the Galaxy S26 FE. The smartphone brings several features associated with premium flagship devices, while keeping its price […]

UK watchdog plans full crypto regulation from 2026

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.

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Education

School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country today parents and guardians are going to contend with paying higher school fees, as most private schools have increased fees by between 30 and 40 per cent, checks by Vanguard have shown.

School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

….Fuel price hike may hamper school run ..School owners rue unpaid bills, high running cost …Parents should not be discouraged – NUT ..Uncertainty over resumption in unity colleges By Adesina Wahab and Dayo Johnson As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country on Monday, parents and guardians are set to contend with higher school […]

New Academic Session: Parents face hurdles as fees, cost of books, others escalate 

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

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

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