Court nullifies Pantami’s ticket, orders fresh PDP primary
Pantami joined the PDP after his bid for the APC governorship ticket failed to produce him as the party’s consensus candidate
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Poor infrastructure, weak cold chain threaten artisanal fishing — Oyetola
By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has identified poor infrastructure, inadequate cold-chain facilities and limited access to modern fishing technology as major challenges threatening the growth of Nigeria’s artisanal fisheries sector. Oyetola also identified inadequate processing and storage facilities, as well as poor access to markets, among […]
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Nigeria, US sign pact to boost $700bn mining investment
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at deepening American investment in Nigeria’s mining sector and developing the country’s mineral resources, estimated by the Federal Government at about $700 billion. The agreement was signed and exchanged on Wednesday at the Nigeria Mission House in New York […]
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Miners’ deaths: We won’t shield our personnel, NSCDC assures
According to the statement, the visit was aimed at commiserating directly with the affected families during their period of grief.
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Editors Conference: AI misinformation threatens democracy, media credibility — Idris
By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI, to create and circulate fake photographs, videos, audio recordings and documents poses a serious challenge to democracy and public trust. Idris, who spoke through the Managing Director of the News Agency of […]
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I didn’t use AI to write my novel — Author denies allegation
A Haitian-Canadian author whose debut novel recently won a major French literary prize is facing allegations that artificial intelligence was used to write much of the book. Thélyson Orélien, 38, won the Prix du Roman Fnac for his novel C’était ça ou mourir (It Was Either That or Die), but the award has been overshadowed […]
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NECO: 804,948 candidates pass English, Maths
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), with 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The figure represents a 2.64 percentage-point decline from the 60.26 per cent recorded in the 2025 examination, when 818,492 candidates obtained […]
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Crude supply to Nigerian refineries rises 17% in August — NMDPRA
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Crude oil receipts by Nigerian domestic refineries increased by 17 per cent in August 2026, rising to 683,000 barrels per day (b/d) from 585,000 b/d recorded in July, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The increase was contained in the Authority’s August 2026 Midstream […]
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Fire renders teacher, seven children homeless in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja LOKOJA — A middle-aged school teacher and single mother of seven, Hajia Aisha Kende Dailla, has been rendered homeless after fire destroyed her three-bedroom apartment in Lokoja, Kogi State. Vanguard gathered that the incident occurred at about 3 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at First 200 Units, along Mallam Hassan […]
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Nigeria, US agree to increase mining investment
“Nigeria cannot remain a source of raw materials while others capture most of the value,” Alake said on social media. “We want more local processing, quality jobs, stronger skills and greater opportunities for Nigerian businesses.”
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Nigerian father of two shot dead in South Africa
The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has decried the alleged killing of a 40-year-old Nigerian, Olatunde Olaleye, in Pretoria, South Africa. Olaleye, an indigene of Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, was reportedly shot dead on September 21 while working at Spanata Bar and Grills in Mamelodi, Pretoria. NUSA President-General, Mr Smart Nwobi, disclosed this in a […]
Politics
UNGA: ‘Tinubu hiding to avoid arrest by Trump’ — Atiku’s campaign
“What is he doing? He has not been to the United Nations for three consecutive years. A reasonable man should say that he is hiding from the United States of America,” Okonkwo said.
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Evidence tampering: Judge withdraws from ex-Gov Bello nephew’s N10bn fraud case
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday recused himself from the N10 billion money laundering charge against Ali Bello, a nephew of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The trial judge based his decision on the alleged tampering with a vital proof of […]
Metro
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.
Entertainment
N1m monthly salary not enough for kidney dialysis – TG Omori
“I spent a lot on surgery. Dialysis costs ₦70k a day, but at an exclusive place, I sometimes had 3 sessions a week, costing ₦500k. A minimum-wage person wouldn’t cope. I waited a year for a transplant, which cost ₦31m,” Omori said.
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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 […]
Business
FG cuts interest on late tax payments
…New rate takes effect October 1…Applies to FG, states, FCT tax authorities By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Federal Government has reduced the interest rate payable by taxpayers for late settlement of their tax liabilities, with the new regime taking effect from October 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, interest on tax […]
Sports
Kane relishing chance to become England’s most-capped player
"Growing up, the dream was just to play for England and being most capped was never even in my mind at that stage," said Kane, the Three Lions' all-time top goalscorer.
Special Report
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: 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
Sonny Adenuga is dedicated to advancing a new model of leadership that leverages technology, transparency, and institutional reform
Corruption, Customs racketeering, govt infighting frustrating trade with Nigeria — US Report
The report however acknowledged positive steps by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under President Bola Tinubu’s reforms
Technology
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
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
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
…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 […]
Education
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
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
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
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 […]