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Full list: NAF releases names of 25 victims killed in military plane crash

Full list: NAF releases names of 25 victims killed in military plane crash

The Air Force said search-and-rescue operations were activated immediately after the accident, with relevant authorities and emergency agencies involved in efforts to locate and account for everyone on board.
Insecurity: Allow NYSC members serve in their zones — Afenifere 

NYSC kidnap: ‘Bring my son, others back alive,’ mother begs FG

mental health

Mental health: Psychiatrist to highlight tech-based treatment at Vanguard summit 

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12:41 pm
Soldiers' mutiny rocks Niger capital, as junta claims to be back in control

Anambra CP queries DPO, two officers over suspect’s disappearance from custody

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Mr. Nnanna Ama, has ordered the immediate issuance of queries to the Divisional Police Officer in charge of 3-3 Police Station and a Deputy Superintendent of Police.

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South Africa, Qatar confirmed among nations bidding to host 2036 Olympics

South Africa, Qatar confirmed among nations bidding to host 2036 Olympics

India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics.

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2026 World Cup: FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria – Report

2026 World Cup: FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria – Report

The NFF’s complaint questioned the clearance of several foreign-born players, including Mpasi, and alleged that the Congolese federation had misled FIFA in securing their eligibility.

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Turkey President

Türkiye commiserates with Nigeria over military plane crash

“We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident and to the people of Nigeria,” the ministry said.

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2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke's human sacrifice revelation

Presidential candidates must be grilled on experience, capacity, record – Donald Duke

Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, presidential candidate and former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, has warned that Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges have left the country with no room for experimental leadership.

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NAF aircraft crash: Painful moment for our nation – Akpabio

NAF aircraft crash: Painful moment for our nation – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the Nigerian Air Force aircraft which crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday is a profoundly painful moment for Nigeria as a nation and, particularly, for the Nigerian Air Force.

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How frictionless payments are helping Nigeria’s SMEs grow

How frictionless payments are helping Nigeria’s SMEs grow

By Mastercard Ask a Nigerian small business owner what’s standing between them and a sale, and the answer is rarely demand. It is the moment between a customer deciding to buy and the money actually arriving. Getting paid is not the end of the customer journey. It is the point at which that journey most […]

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Governors mourn NAF air crash victims

Governors mourn NAF air crash victims

The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have expressed deep sorrow over the Monday tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, which resulted in the loss of gallant military personnel and other passengers on board.

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Tennis world No 1 Sinner’s season over due to knee injury

Tennis world No 1 Sinner’s season over due to knee injury

“Me, together with the doctors, have decided that I need a course of treatment for my knee, which means that the 2026 season is officially over,” Sinner said in a video posted on social media.

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Mutilated corpse of man found behind market in Plateau

Mutilated corpse of man found behind market in Plateau

The mutilated corpse of an unidentified man was found behind the Monday Market in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday morning, with his private part and other vital organs allegedly removed.

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Politics

2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke's human sacrifice revelation

Presidential candidates must be grilled on experience, capacity, record – Donald Duke

Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, presidential candidate and former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, has warned that Nigeria's worsening economic and security challenges have left the country with no room for experimental leadership.
Electoral Act

2027: ADC dismisses The Economist’s report on Tinubu as ‘poor journalism’

2027 Polls: Lawyers raise alarm over threats, intimidation

INEC to politicians on 2027 polls: Your ambitions not worth blood of Nigerians

Court affirms Gbenga Hashim as Accord Party presidential candidate

Court affirms Gbenga Hashim as Accord Party presidential candidate

Dumo Lulu-Briggs

Your rainbow has lost its colour – Lulu-Briggs waves away Wike’s coalition

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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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Governors mourn NAF air crash victims

Governors mourn NAF air crash victims

The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, NGF, have expressed deep sorrow over the Monday tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, which resulted in the loss of gallant military personnel and other passengers on board.
Cash payment

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 6, 2026

Family members, military men among 32 killed in NAF plane crash in Ondo

Family members, military men among 32 killed in NAF plane crash in Ondo

Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 SAs, 90 SSAs, 910 Special Assistants

Ondo plane crash: No survivors yet, only wreckage, IDs – Gov Aiyedatiwa

Sunday Aneke

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

Metro

Mutilated corpse of man found behind market in Plateau

Mutilated corpse of man found behind market in Plateau

The mutilated corpse of an unidentified man was found behind the Monday Market in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday morning, with his private part and other vital organs allegedly removed.
Cross River: Ritual killings resurface ahead of 2027 elections

Cross River: Ritual killings resurface ahead of 2027 elections

Eku festival: When cutlasses dance, families mourn, 

Eku festival: When cutlasses dance, families mourn, 

Opobo kingdom: When Christianity meets tradition as Bishop crowns new king 

Opobo kingdom: When Christianity meets tradition as Bishop crowns new king 

PFIPC Scandal: How Senate blocked N1.3bn budget probe; 'history 'll judge us' - Kawu

Akpabio’s banter reignites feud over oil wells 

Columns

Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count? By Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count? By Dakuku Peterside

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Edo’s special court sends clear message: Justice must catch up with kidnappers, by Ejiro Ofoye

Edo’s special court sends clear message: Justice must catch up with kidnappers, by Ejiro Ofoye

06:21 am
Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Why Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (3), by Eric Teniola

06:38 am
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

06:52 am
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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Entertainment

‘Fight real men’, ex-BBNaija star Mike Edwards wants bout with Carter Efe

‘Fight real men’, ex-BBNaija star Mike Edwards wants bout with Carter Efe

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and boxer Mike Edwards has challenged Nigerian streamer and singer Carter Efe to a boxing bout, urging him to take on what he described as a tougher opponent.
‘Give Tinubu time to fix Nigeria’ — Actor Hanks Anuku urges Nigerians

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

10 things to know about BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem

10 things to know about BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem

Temi Nkem wins BBNaija season 11

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]

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How frictionless payments are helping Nigeria’s SMEs grow

How frictionless payments are helping Nigeria’s SMEs grow

Nigerian professionals gain online access to a U.S. master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Nigerian professionals gain online access to a U.S. master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in India 

Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in India 

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Fortune Okeke: Bridging the Gap Between Hospitality Businesses and Booking Agents

Videos

[Video] Have Your Say: What can 10k do for you in Nigeria today?

[Video] Have Your Say: What can 10k do for you in Nigeria today?

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

ICYMI

Ex-NADECO founding  member, Ralph Obioha, dies at 80

Ex-NADECO founding  member, Ralph Obioha, dies at 80

A founding member of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Chief Ralph Obioha is dead, aged 80.
JAMB

JAMB to conduct UTME in Canada from 2027

Nigeria voters’ register now stands at 103 million – INEC

Nigeria voters’ register now stands at 103 million – INEC

‘Crashed aircraft was on mission from Benin to Lagos’

‘Crashed aircraft was on mission from Benin to Lagos’

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

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

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

Cartoon: Caveat emptor in dza odza room!

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

Cartoon: They pay the ‘piper’

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

Cartoon: Does it apply to all PARTIES?

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Business

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria leads Africa investability gains

•Up four places in Bloomberg’s ranking By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has emerged as the biggest climber among major African economies in Bloomberg Economics’ 2026 Investment Risk-O-Meter, rising four places to eighth position on the back of improved economic and fiscal fundamentals. The latest scorecard released yesterday, which assesses the relative investability of 19 African economies, […]
Capital importation rises 102% to $16.4bn in 5mths

Capital importation rises 102% to $16.4bn in 5mths

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

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

Blackout in north

Electricity subsidy falls 35% to N679bn in H1’26

Housing

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

Health

Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death

Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death

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

Sports

South Africa, Qatar confirmed among nations bidding to host 2036 Olympics

South Africa, Qatar confirmed among nations bidding to host 2036 Olympics

India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics.
2026 World Cup: FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria – Report

2026 World Cup: FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria – Report

Tennis world No 1 Sinner’s season over due to knee injury

Tennis world No 1 Sinner’s season over due to knee injury

End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots

End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots

Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League

Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League

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

Patience Ndidi Key (PNK): YPP vice presidential candidate positioning as visionary leader, change agent

Patience Ndidi Key (PNK): YPP vice presidential candidate positioning as visionary leader, change agent

Patience has worked with U.S. Congress members to address insecurity and human rights abuses in Nigeria. Also led a delegation to educate students at the U.S. War College

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

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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

Salary arrears: SSANU ‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌gives FG 14-day ultimatum, threatens indefinite strike

Salary arrears: SSANU ‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‍‍‌‍⁠‍‌gives FG 14-day ultimatum, threatens indefinite strike

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to pay outstanding salary arrears.

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 […]

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