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NAF aircraft crashed with 32 passengers, crew – Keyamo

NAF aircraft crashed with 32 passengers, crew – Keyamo

Keyamo said the aircraft with tail number NGR 931 was en route to Lagos from Benin when all efforts to raise it on radio proved unsuccessful at 9:13 a.m
FG urges states to ban wooden boats

Benue Boat Mishap: Over 30 feared trapped underwater

2027: ‘He betrayed APGA’ – Anambra govt urges electorate to reject Obi, NDC

2027: ‘He betrayed APGA’ – Anambra govt urges electorate to reject Obi, NDC

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Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHO

Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHO

Agency urges greater funding, community-based care By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja Nearly 150 million people across Africa are living with mental health, neurological or substance use conditions, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, calling for greater investment in mental healthcare across the continent. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, disclosed this in […]

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Kebbi NUT dismisses doctored video on education

Kebbi NUT dismisses doctored video on education

Union defends Idris’ education record, salary reforms By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has rejected a video circulating on social media, describing it as old, edited and doctored to create a misleading impression about education funding and teachers’ welfare in the state. The union, led […]

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AI cannot replace Nigerian teachers – Alausa

AI cannot replace Nigerian teachers – Alausa

“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.

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Asagba Azinge: Peace drives Asaba’s development

Asagba Azinge: Peace drives Asaba’s development

Oborevwori, Okowa, monarchs hail two-year reign By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Professor Epiphany Azinge, has attributed the development recorded in Asaba over the past two years to peace, describing it as the foundation upon which progress in the kingdom has been built. Azinge spoke on […]

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FMC Nguru CMD loses twin daughters

FMC Nguru CMD loses twin daughters

….Medical community mourns Hadiya, Aisha Usman By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman, Damaturu The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State, Dr Hadiza Usman Abdullahi, has lost her twin daughters, Dr Hadiya Usman and Dr Aisha Usman, two days apart. Hadiya, a medical doctor, died on Friday, while her twin sister, Aisha, a […]

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World Teachers’ Day: Obi demands better welfare

World Teachers’ Day: Obi demands better welfare

…Calls for priority funding of education, infrastructure Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called for improved welfare, working conditions and professional dignity for Nigerian teachers. Obi made the call in a message posted on his X platform on Monday to mark World Teachers’ Day. He described […]

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Nigeria may crash chaotically under Atiku – Babachir Lawal says he’d rather back Tinubu

Nigeria may crash chaotically under Atiku – Babachir Lawal says he’d rather back Tinubu

Lawal said his position was influenced by his previous experience working with Atiku, although he had initially considered supporting the former vice president because of what he described as the worsening situation in northern Nigeria.

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At Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza

At Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza

“There will be no Hamas rule in Gaza,” he added, vowing to continue targeting anyone who was involved in the attack or who held hostages.

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Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly

Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly

The Super Eagles will be without seven players for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and a residence permit issue affected the squad.

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Aiyedatiwa

Ondo crash: Aiyedatiwa mobilises rescue support

By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed sympathy to the Chief of the Air Staff, the Nigerian Air Force and families of personnel and passengers aboard the aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The governor also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), […]

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Politics

Nigeria may crash chaotically under Atiku – Babachir Lawal says he’d rather back Tinubu

Nigeria may crash chaotically under Atiku – Babachir Lawal says he’d rather back Tinubu

Lawal said his position was influenced by his previous experience working with Atiku, although he had initially considered supporting the former vice president because of what he described as the worsening situation in northern Nigeria.
Amupitan

101 days to 2027 polls: Your ambitions not worth blood of Nigerians, INEC warns politicians

Landmark property will be intact, no job will be lost — Umahi

2027: Tinubu will harvest more votes in Southeast – Umahi

Shettima’s ‘Caracas’ claim indicts APC, Buhari — ADC campaign

Shettima’s ‘Caracas’ claim indicts APC, Buhari — ADC campaign

APC, ADC in verbal war over Amaechi’s late mum

APC, ADC in verbal war over Amaechi’s late mum

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Ìwòye: Àwọn aládùgbò dawo lu ọkùnrin kan pa ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá rí agbárí mẹ́jìdínlọ́gbọ̀n nínú igbó ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

Ìwòye: Àwọn aládùgbò dawo lu ọkùnrin kan pa ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn; Àwọn ọlọ́pàá rí agbárí mẹ́jìdínlọ́gbọ̀n nínú igbó ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Abíà

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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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Sunday Aneke

NAF confirms ownership, launches rescue operation after aircraft crash in Ondo

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Monday it has activated an immediate search and rescue operation following an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday.
Nigerian newspapers review: Army, DSS, Police comb Imo forest in search of kidnapped corps members

Nigerian newspapers review: Army, DSS, Police comb Imo forest in search of kidnapped corps members

Foreign investors pull out N266bn from Nigeria in 3 yrs

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 5, 2026

Atiku is right, subsidy removal needs revisiting – 2

Atiku is right, subsidy removal needs revisiting – 2

WAEC appoints Suleiman Kum as Nigeria office head

WAEC appoints Suleiman Kum as Nigeria office head

Metro

FMC Nguru CMD loses twin daughters

FMC Nguru CMD loses twin daughters

….Medical community mourns Hadiya, Aisha Usman By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman, Damaturu The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State, Dr Hadiza Usman Abdullahi, has lost her twin daughters, Dr Hadiya Usman and Dr Aisha Usman, two days apart. Hadiya, a medical doctor, died on Friday, while her twin sister, Aisha, a […]
Many feared dead as aircraft crashes in Ondo

Many feared dead as aircraft crashes in Ondo

Period Poverty: Some women now use baby diapers in place of sanitary pads

Period Poverty: Some women now use baby diapers in place of sanitary pads

Anxiety in Dapchi as river sweeps away two children, one rescued

Anxiety in Dapchi as river sweeps away two children, one rescued

DSS

Army, DSS, Amotekun kill ISWAP leader in Ondo

Columns

The fuel subsidy debate of the deaf, by Owei Lakemfa

The fuel subsidy debate of the deaf, by Owei Lakemfa

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NACRID Bill: Tinubu’s game changer? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

NACRID Bill: Tinubu’s game changer? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

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Obi versus Soludo: Unnecessary political cannibalism, by Dele Sobowale

Obi versus Soludo: Unnecessary political cannibalism, by Dele Sobowale

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Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

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A season of harvest, by Funmi Komolafe

A season of harvest, by Funmi Komolafe

07:01 am
CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion

CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion

10:02 pm
Nigeria’s loss to Guinea Bissau – the sad truth! By Segun Odegbami

Nigeria’s loss to Guinea Bissau – the sad truth! By Segun Odegbami

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Entertainment

‘Give Tinubu time to fix Nigeria’ — Actor Hanks Anuku urges Nigerians

‘Give Tinubu time to fix Nigeria’ — Actor Hanks Anuku urges Nigerians

Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the country’s problems did not begin under the current administration.
10 things to know about BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem

10 things to know about BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem

Breaking: Temi Nkem wins BBNaija season 11

Breaking: Temi Nkem wins BBNaija season 11

BBNaija 11 finale: Oyin, Ricky, others evicted as battle for top two begins [Full list]

BBNaija 11 finale: Oyin, Ricky, others evicted as battle for top two begins [Full list]

There are times I wonder why I married my husband’ — Omotola

There are times I wonder why I married my husband’ — Omotola

Promoted

Behind Every Trusted Online Payment: The Intelligence Securing Digital Commerce By Mastercard

Behind Every Trusted Online Payment: The Intelligence Securing Digital Commerce By Mastercard

FHFL Commissions 50 Energy-Efficient Homes for Wives of Fallen Heroes in Ibadan

FHFL Commissions 50 Energy-Efficient Homes for Wives of Fallen Heroes in Ibadan

5 เว็บแทงบอล 2026 เปรียบเทียบจุดเด่น พร้อมวิธีเลือกเว็บ 

5 เว็บแทงบอล 2026 เปรียบเทียบจุดเด่น พร้อมวิธีเลือกเว็บ 

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

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

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

‘Crashed aircraft was on mission from Benin to Lagos’

‘Crashed aircraft was on mission from Benin to Lagos’

Nigeria Air Force authorities have revealed that the tragic aircraft that crashed in Ondo State today, was on a mission to Lagos from Benin. Read Also: NAF confirms ownership, launches rescue operation after aircraft crash in Ondo The aircraft crashed on Monday in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday. […]
Boeing 737 MAX software bug ‘not a safety concern’ – Regulators

Boeing 737 MAX software bug ‘not a safety concern’ – Regulators

Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO

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

Today’s toons

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

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

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Business

Manufacturers deepen local raw materials sourcing, up 11% in 3yrs

Manufacturers deepen local raw materials sourcing, up 11% in 3yrs

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a steady increase in the use of locally sourced raw materials between 2021 and 2024, with the share rising from 51.5 per cent in 2021 to 57.1 per cent in 2024, as foreign exchange pressures, naira depreciation and rising import costs pushed manufacturers towards domestic alternatives. Data from […]
Blackout in north

Electricity subsidy falls 35% to N679bn in H1’26

Housing

Housing crisis: Workers resort to their pension savings for home ownership

Economic recovery accelerates as Sept PMI rises to 53 points

Economic recovery accelerates as Sept PMI rises to 53 points

Consumers’ confidence plummets in Sept as inflation concerns deepen

Consumers’ confidence plummets in Sept as inflation concerns deepen

Health

Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHO

Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHO

Stockouts, provider bias deny women access to contraceptives – Experts

Stockouts, provider bias deny women access to contraceptives – Experts

Health risks uncovered as RCCG screens 600 Ogun residents

Health risks uncovered as RCCG screens 600 Ogun residents

Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

Sports

Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly

Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly

The Super Eagles will be without seven players for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and a residence permit issue affected the squad.
‘Haaland is thoroughly spent’ — Norway boss Solbakken warns over striker’s workload

‘Haaland is thoroughly spent’ — Norway boss Solbakken warns over striker’s workload

Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final

Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

Ronaldo: 'I'll retire soon'

Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants – Coach Jesus

Relationships

Husbands who believe they’re goaded into being violent!

Husbands who believe they’re goaded into being violent!

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?

Special Report

IGP Disu: Recent figures point to rising Policing 

IGP Disu: Recent figures point to rising Policing 

The move placed the IGP at the centre of one of the country’s most consequential policing debates, how to bring policing closer to communities while maintaining national standards and accountability.

2027: INEC threatens ₦10m fine, 12-month jail term for abusive campaign

2027: Why Nigerians must vote for working system

Thirty weeks pregnant and home alone, she felt what she thought was labour pain and dialled UK a emergency number. In less than three minutes, she said, four medics were at her door

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

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Technology

NCC

Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC

…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]

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 […]

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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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