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WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO

Dangut succeeds Alhaji Pateh Bah of The Gambia and will serve a five-year tenure from October 2026 to September 2031, according to WAEC.
Hundreds of French high schools shut as teen protests escalate

Hundreds of French high schools shut as teen protests escalate

Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

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Three injured as gunmen disrupt PDP meetings in Calabar

Three injured as gunmen disrupt PDP meetings in Calabar

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — Three persons were reportedly injured on Friday after gunmen disrupted two consultative meetings organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident also resulted in damage to several vehicles belonging to members and supporters of the party, according to […]

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One feared dead in Aguleri, Umuoba Anam clash

One feared dead in Aguleri, Umuoba Anam clash

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — One person was feared dead and several others injured following a fresh communal clash between Amaeze Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State. Several buildings, including a microfinance bank in Aguleri, were reportedly set ablaze during the violence. The latest incident is believed […]

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My experience with EFCC after my tenure as CBN governor – Soludo

My experience with EFCC after my tenure as CBN governor – Soludo

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has recounted his experience with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the end of his tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying the commission eventually cleared him of any wrongdoing in an investigation involving the Nigeria Security Printing […]

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EFCC

EFCC secures 1,370 convictions, recovers N1.23trn

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 1,370 convictions from 1,889 cases filed in court during the first half of 2026, the commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has said. Olukoyede disclosed this on Thursday while speaking at the commissioning of the EFCC Awka Zonal Directorate Complex, which will serve […]

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Abducted Corps Members: NANS raises alarm over ₦50m ransom

Abducted Corps Members: NANS raises alarm over ₦50m ransom

Demands review of long-distance NYSC postings By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has raised concern over alleged ransom demands of up to ₦50 million for some prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted while travelling from Ibadan to their orientation camps. The association also called […]

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Over 250 PDP, Accord members defect to APC in Oyo

Over 250 PDP, Accord members defect to APC in Oyo

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — More than 250 members and chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defectors were received by the Oyo State leadership of the APC, led by its chairman and former […]

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ASUU rejects Taraba committee on tertiary staff pay

ASUU rejects Taraba committee on tertiary staff pay

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has rejected the constitution of a fresh committee by the Taraba State Government to review staff remuneration and workforce in tertiary institutions. The union described the move as unnecessary and capable of further delaying the implementation of an […]

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Asagba of Asaba: Legal encyclopaedia-cum-activist changing narrative from throne

Asagba Azinge at Two: Asaba sets new development pace

Opens anniversary with community-driven projects By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, has said his two years on the throne have marked a shift from traditional rulership to a broader model of traditional governance focused on the welfare and development of the […]

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Francis Nwifuru

Nwifuru: Ebonyi, university to resolve pension crisis

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has said his administration is working with the management of the state university to resolve the dispute over the payment of pensions and gratuities owed some retired workers of the institution. Nwifuru spoke while responding to an appeal by more than 200 retirees who […]

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Belgium’s De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy

Belgium’s De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy

Instead, De Bruyne claimed a second, curling a ball from the edge of the box past Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir into the top corner.

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Politics

Ogun NNPP guber candidate, Rotham withdraws suit against Yayi

Ogun NNPP guber candidate, Rotham withdraws suit against Yayi

Rotham said his decision to withdraw Suit No. FHC/AB/CS/135/2026 was taken in the interest of the Ogun West agenda and the broader development of Ogun State.
Abia 2027: Show one project in Ohafia, I’ll quit guber race, ADC candidate tells Otti

Abia 2027: Show one project in Ohafia, I’ll quit guber race, ADC candidate tells Otti

Lagos public schools: Hamzat, Rhodes-Vivour bicker over standards

Lagos public schools: Hamzat, Rhodes-Vivour bicker over standards

Video: Stir as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour responds to Yoruba question

Video: Stir as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour responds to Yoruba question

2027: APC’ll have no opposition in Ogun, says Yayi

2027: APC’ll have no opposition in Ogun, says Yayi

Top Podcasts

One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

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Ìwòye: Ọ̀dọ́ akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ kan pa ara rẹ̀ lẹ́yìn tó padà láti àgọ́ ọlọ́pàá ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́. Omọkùnrin kan pa ìyá rẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

Ìwòye: Ọ̀dọ́ akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ kan pa ara rẹ̀ lẹ́yìn tó padà láti àgọ́ ọlọ́pàá ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́. Omọkùnrin kan pa ìyá rẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

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One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist

One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist

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Agbo olóró pa ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ènìyàn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ondó; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá ti mú tọkọtaya lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n fi ẹ̀sùn kàn wọ́n pé wọ́n ti ọmọbìnrin Amarachi mọ́ ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Rivers

Agbo olóró pa ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ènìyàn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ondó; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá ti mú tọkọtaya lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n fi ẹ̀sùn kàn wọ́n pé wọ́n ti ọmọbìnrin Amarachi mọ́ ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Rivers

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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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Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: [Hardship] Federal, state, LG workers begin 3-day strike today

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with public sector unions under the aegis of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, directing all federal, state and local government employees, including staff of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) nationwide, to begin a three-day warning strike from midnight Friday over the failure of government to address their demands.
Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 2, 2026

community leader

Terrorists hijack 2 buses, kidnap 19 ‘prospective’ corps members, others in Imo

Hamzat vows to end road extortion by ‘agbero,’ streamline taxes in Lagos

Hamzat vows to end road extortion by ‘agbero,’ streamline taxes in Lagos

Tinubu attends premiere of MKO Abiola documentary in Lagos

Tinubu attends premiere of MKO Abiola documentary in Lagos

Metro

Fire destroys shops, goods at Abuja’s Kugbo furniture market

Fire destroys shops, goods at Abuja’s Kugbo furniture market

A fire outbreak at the popular Kugbo Furniture Market along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway has destroyed several shops and goods worth millions of naira.
Barracks: Police IGP Disu takes reconstruction to the ground

Barracks: Police IGP Disu takes reconstruction to the ground

Nigeria Independence: Meet 16 men, 2 women who led judiciary in 66 years

Nigeria’s Independence: Meet 16 men, 2 women who led judiciary in 66 years

Commuters stranded as floods cut off Agbarho/Ughelli road

Commuters stranded as floods cut off Agbarho/Ughelli road

Chimamanda's son’s death: Hospital seeks to stop inquest

Chimamanda’s son’s death: Hospital asks court to stop inquest

Columns

Tinubu and his incredible ministers, by Azu Ishiekwene

Tinubu and his incredible ministers, by Azu Ishiekwene

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The president’s disappointing October 1 message, by Adekunle Adekoya

The president’s disappointing October 1 message, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Donu Kogbara

Nigeria, my heartbreaking age mate, by Donu Kogbara

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Calypso: Enslaved African gift and its Mighty Sparrow, by Owei Lakemfa

Calypso: Enslaved African gift and its Mighty Sparrow, by Owei Lakemfa

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When hypocrisy and doublespeak define a nation, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

When hypocrisy and doublespeak define a nation, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Olu Fasan

Soludo’s war on Obi: To what end? By Olu Fasan

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The leadership skill of listening, by Ruth Oji

The leadership skill of listening, by Ruth Oji

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Entertainment

Walking now difficult for me, says Pete Edochie

Walking now difficult for me, says Pete Edochie

Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has said that he is currently finding it difficult to walk and has been experiencing swelling in different parts of his body.
Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

BBNaija: ‘My emotions took best of me’ — Keivo apologises after disqualification

BBNaija: ‘My emotions took best of me’ — Keivo apologises after disqualification

Why I lost to Phyna – Nkechi Blessing

Why I lost to Phyna – Nkechi Blessing

Actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha announces father’s death

Actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha announces father’s death

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Perfection Motor: Driving Nigeria’s Growth with Reliable FAW Trucks

Perfection Motor: Driving Nigeria’s Growth with Reliable FAW Trucks

Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence Driving Nigeria’s Economic growth: Interswitch Group

Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence Driving Nigeria’s Economic growth: Interswitch Group

Mr Osa Imasogie Chief Executive Officer Avon Hmo

Top Inspiring Business Leaders of Excellence driving Nigeria’s Economic growth : Avon HMO

Ambassador Amaka Okeke the Executive Director Optiva capital partners Ltd

Top Inspiring Leaders of Excellence driving Nigeria’s Economic growth: Optiva capital partners

Videos

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

Police terror alert Let’s stay vigilant as schools reopen

What killed 37 miners in Minna?

What killed 37 miners in Minna?

[Politics Hub] Why I’m running for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 seat — NDC candidate, Adefolaseye

[Politics Hub] Why I’m running for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 seat — NDC candidate, Adefolaseye

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

ICYMI

Independence Day: Nigeria was like cancer patient on morphine, until we came — Tinubu

Independence Day: Nigeria was like cancer patient on morphine, until we came — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has likened Nigeria’s economic situation before his administration to that of a cancer patient on morphine, saying successive governments treated the symptoms of the country’s problems while allowing the underlying challenges to worsen. Tinubu stated this in his 66th Independence Day address to Nigerians, where he defended the economic reforms introduced […]
Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

Atiku to Tinubu: Explain ₦166.79trn debt despite rising revenue

Atiku to Tinubu: Explain ₦166.79trn debt despite rising revenue

CNN blocked from Trump trip on Saturday

CNN blocked from Trump trip on Saturday

Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses

Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

Cartoon: Mr & Mrs (un)happily married

Cartoon: Mr & Mrs (un)happily married

Cartoon: 'Nigeria on auto-drive'

Cartoon: ‘Nigeria on auto-drive?’

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Business

Trade facilitation: Customs unveils digital baggage import declaration

Trade facilitation: Customs unveils digital baggage import declaration

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has announced the deployment of a Simplified Baggage Import Declaration System at the Seme Area Command. This marks a new phase in its drive for digital innovation, trade facilitation, and improved passenger clearance processes. The initiative is designed to streamline baggage declaration, reduce clearance time, and enhance transparency for legitimate […]
Free Zone Customs generates N557bn

Free Zone Customs generates N557bn

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria @66: OPS demands productivity gains from reforms

Police declare port corridor ticketing, revenue collection illegal

Police declare port corridor ticketing, revenue collection illegal

St. Kitts, Nevis bags world’s best citizenship investment programme

Money supply rises 111% to N139trn

Health

Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation

Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation

Youth mental health: Vanguard summit probes gaps, responsibility

Youth mental health: Vanguard summit probes gaps, responsibility

Cervical cancer: MSD seeks push beyond HPV vaccination

Cervical cancer: MSD seeks push beyond HPV vaccination

UBOMI takes free healthcare to Ibadan, targets 5,000 residents

UBOMI takes free healthcare to Ibadan, targets 5,000 residents

Sports

Belgium’s De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy

Belgium’s De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy

Instead, De Bruyne claimed a second, curling a ball from the edge of the box past Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir into the top corner.
Ronaldo: Portuguese FA plans peace meeting with star next week — Reports

Ronaldo: Portuguese FA plans peace meeting with star next week — Reports

Chelle

Chelle makes two changes to Super Eagles squad after Ndidi’s withdrawal

Rui Pinto

Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto facing ‘dire consequences’ – Lawyers

Son of ex-Chelsea player dies after fatal UAE desert hike

Son of ex-Chelsea player dies after fatal UAE desert hike

Relationships

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

How many men after 30 years of marriage still love their wives?

healthcare

Why men ought to be more concerned about their health!

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?

Special Report

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble

Donald Duke is asking voters to reconsider an old proposition: that competence, institutional discipline and performance should matter more than political loyalty

Atiku Abubakar's long road to one more presidential fight

Atiku Abubakar’s long road to one more presidential fight

After decades of moving through virtually every important corridor of federal politics, the former vice president has arrived at the ADC

Babangida Umar: The lesser-known name on PDP’s 2027 ticket

Babangida Umar: The lesser-known name on PDP’s 2027 ticket

On the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s 2027 presidential ticket, the contrast is difficult to miss. At the top is Senator Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor

2027 Election: Usman Turaki, BOOT Party vice presidential candidate

2027 Election: Usman Turaki, BOOT Party vice presidential candidate

His experience in education, architecture and community made him to join politics as a youth with the burning desire to build houses for many Nigerians

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Technology

Trust still big issue holding back AI growth

Trust still big issue holding back AI growth

*SAS floats Trustworthiness Index to measure business impact *As businesses still search for AI profit By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence, AI, to drive efficiency, innovation and faster decision-making, trust has emerged as one of the biggest issues threatening the technology’s ability to deliver greater business value. A new […]

Xiaomi plugs Nigerian phone users’ greatest pain point with REDMI Note 17 Series

Xiaomi plugs Nigerian phone users’ greatest pain point with REDMI Note 17 Series

*10,000mAh battery promises up to three days of power *Xiaomi says new series built to withstand years of daily use By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Poor and epileptic power supply remains one of the greatest problems confronting Nigerians, including manufacturers and businesses whose operations depend heavily on electricity. For such businesses, the solution has often […]

Swift grabs Unified Access licence, returns to Nigeria’s telecom big league

Swift grabs Unified Access licence, returns to Nigeria’s telecom big league

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nearly three decades after it made first appearance in the Nigerian telecoms space From umbrella-and-table calling spot, Swift Telephone Network Limited, STN, has made a remarkable comeback, grabbing the coveted Unified Access Services licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The company, which first opened shop in 1998, has now […]

Moniepoint’s co-founder only African on TIME’s inaugural Tech, Data list

Moniepoint’s co-founder only African on TIME’s inaugural Tech, Data list

By Juliet Umeh Nigerian engineer and Moniepoint Co-founder, Felix Ike, has joined some of the world’s leading technology executives after emerging as the only African representative on TIME magazine’s inaugural Executives of the Year: Tech and Data list.Ike, who serves as Chief Technology Officer, CTO, of Moniepoint, was named among 50 technology and data leaders […]

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Education

Meet Prof. Raheemat Adeniran: First Professor of Mass Communication at Fountain University

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

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 

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

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 […]

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