Tinubu returns to Nigeria after four-week working vacation
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending four weeks in Europe on what the Presidency described as a working vacation.
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Human activities worsening Abuja flooding — Fire Service
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has warned residents against activities that could worsen flooding, particularly as rainfall continues to intensify across the Territory. The Controller of the Command, Muhammed Anas, urged residents to take necessary precautions against flooding, saying the heavy and persistent […]
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Amnesty International condemns arrest of five men wearing “Tinubu Must Go” T-Shirt in Maiduguri
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the reported detention of five men by the Borno State Police Command for allegedly wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go,” in Maiduguri. The statement, which was circulating on social media on Tuesday and attributed to AI, could not be independently verified as of press […]
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Osogbo residents loot food warehouse amid gunshots
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Tuesday reportedly defied heavy rainfall and police gunshots to loot a warehouse linked to an alleged food investment scheme in the city. Vanguard had reported that several residents who invested in the scheme operated by Global Food Initiative had been unable to access […]
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Police arrest school guard over alleged assault
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard attached to a nursery and primary school in Calabar over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the police on Monday, September 28, […]
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AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau humiliate Nigeria with 3-0 win
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying clash in Bissau on Tuesday.
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Tinubu returns to Nigeria after four-week working vacation
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending four weeks in Europe on what the Presidency described as a working vacation.
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Ogun Police warn against criminal exploitation of 2027 polls
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has warned political actors against allowing criminal elements to exploit the electoral process to cause violence or undermine public safety ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, gave the warning at a two-day workshop on “Elections, Security, the Law, Stakeholders & […]
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Photos: US Embassy delegation visits Editors’ Guild
A delegation from the Embassy of the United States of America on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) at its office in Ikeja, Lagos. The visit provided an opportunity for the two sides to discuss issues of mutual interest and the role of the media in strengthening public communication […]
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2027: Meet Shadow Minister Peter Agada, YPP presidential candidate
Agada is the Principal of Cyrus Acoustics Sound C4i & Co., President of the Congress of Professionals, and the Shadow Minister of Infrastructure
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Cole Palmer ‘victim’ of ‘sick’ football system — PFA chief
Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive Maheta Molango has defended Chelsea forward Cole Palmer after his recent injury struggles, calling him a “victim” of a “sick” football system that demands too much of players.
Politics
Ogun 2027 guber: PDP dismisses claims challenging Adebutu’s eligibility
The Ogun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims challenging the eligibility of its 2027 governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, describing allegations that his name was omitted from the party’s official membership register as baseless and politically motivated.
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2027: Meet Shadow Minister Peter Agada, YPP presidential candidate
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Metro
Chimamanda’s son’s death: Hospital asks court to stop inquest
Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have asked the court to dismiss a suit filed by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital over Nkanu's death
Entertainment
Nigeria’s Ben Dancer completes 168-hour dance marathon, awaits Guinness verdict
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, popularly known as Ben Dancer, has completed a 168-hour dance marathon in Lagos as he bids to set a new Guinness World Records title.
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Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa
Consulate-General has called for justice over the death of Kenechukwu Igwemmadu, Olaniyi Olatunde and Christian Nnaemeka in South Africa
Business
Banks awash with excess cash amidst poverty
•As banking system liquidity surges 17% to N5.5trn By Elizabeth Adegbesan Amidst prevalent poverty in the country, Nigeria’s financial sector experienced a major injection of cash as the average net liquidity in the banking system surged to N5.53 trillion in May 2026. This represents a 17.16 per cent increase from the N4.72 trillion recorded previous […]
Sports
AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau humiliate Nigeria with 3-0 win
Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying clash in Bissau on Tuesday.
Special Report
2027: Meet Shadow Minister Peter Agada, YPP presidential candidate
Agada is the Principal of Cyrus Acoustics Sound C4i & Co., President of the Congress of Professionals, and the Shadow Minister of Infrastructure
After japa… When the dream meets reality
THE photograph usually comes first. A young Nigerian stands at the airport, passport in hand, luggage beside him, smiling as family members gather for one last embrace.
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
Technology
Telecom subscriptions hit 195.1m in July
…Adds 2.88m subscriptions in one month By Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s active telecommunications subscriptions rose by 2.88 million in July 2026 to 195.11 million, up from 192.23 million recorded in June, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The increase represents a monthly growth of about 1.5 per cent, while the country’s teledensity rose from 88.67 […]
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 […]
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 […]