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Insecurity: Allow NYSC members serve in their zones — Afenifere 

Kidnappers torture 20 corps members, reduce ransom to N100m — Relatives

AS the deadline for payment expires within hours, the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted in Imo State are being subjected to severe beatings by their captors, including the female victims, Vanguard has learned. This came as it was learned yesterday that the kidnappers reduced their ransom to N5million each.
S’Court ruling: Tension as INEC keeps affected candidates guessing 

S’Court ruling: Tension as INEC keeps affected candidates guessing 

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

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

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09:27 am
A divided Nigeria requires a unifying leader, president, Obi to Nigerians

A divided Nigeria requires a unifying leader, president, Obi to Nigerians

He also urged his supporters to mobilise voters and ensure that polling agents are deployed throughout the country, saying “Our country needs unity.”

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Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.

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

2027: Tinubu will harvest more votes in Southeast – Umahi

Minister of Works Dave Umahi has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will make significant gains in the South-East in the 2027 presidential election, saying President Bola Tinubu will secure far more support in the region than the party did in the last election.

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

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

Ologbondiyan said the APC could not disown its record under Buhari while Tinubu, who is seeking a second term on its platform, had repeatedly defended the former administration and promised to build on its legacy.

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Joint Army, DSS, Amotekun operation kills ISWAP leader planning terrorist attacks

Joint Army, DSS, Amotekun operation kills ISWAP leader planning terrorist attacks

An intelligence-led operation by a combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army, Department of Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, and Western Nigeria Security Network aka Amotekun officers, at the weekend in Owo forest, Ondo State, eliminated a senior leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abdussamad Ohida.

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06:47 am
Foreign investors pull out N266bn from Nigeria in 3 yrs

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 5, 2026

The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable posture across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as trading commenced for the week.

06:47 am
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APC, ADC in verbal war over Amaechi’s late mum

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

lAmaechi incapable of earning living outside public office —APC lHis mother’s death not political material,  ADC fires back  By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The All Progressives Congress, APC, and African Democratic Congress, ADC, were yesterday locked in a verbalwar over claims credited to the latter’s Vice President candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, that his mother’s death should be blamed […]

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S’Court ruling: Tension as INEC keeps affected candidates guessing 

S’Court ruling: Tension as INEC keeps affected candidates guessing 

THERE is anxiety among  political parties and candidates affected by penultimate week’s decision of Supreme Court ahead of the publication of final list of governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on October 10.

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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 […]

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06:40 am
Insecurity: Allow NYSC members serve in their zones — Afenifere 

Kidnappers torture 20 corps members, reduce ransom to N100m — Relatives

AS the deadline for payment expires within hours, the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted in Imo State are being subjected to severe beatings by their captors, including the female victims, Vanguard has learned.

This came as it was learned yesterday that the kidnappers reduced their ransom to N5million each.

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Politics

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

2027: Tinubu will harvest more votes in Southeast – Umahi

Minister of Works Dave Umahi has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will make significant gains in the South-East in the 2027 presidential election, saying President Bola Tinubu will secure far more support in the region than the party did in the last election.
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

‘APC’s cruel mockery of Amaechi can’t hide Tinubu’s misery’ — ADC PCC

‘APC’s cruel mockery of Amaechi can’t hide Tinubu’s misery’ — ADC PCC

State Police Bill hits roadblock in states

State Police Bill hits roadblock in states

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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

07:43 am
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

10:40 am
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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Foreign investors pull out N266bn from Nigeria in 3 yrs

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 5, 2026

The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable posture across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as trading commenced for the week.
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

2027: Fani-Kayode, Atiku’s aide clash over ‘Bola’

2027: Fani-Kayode, Atiku’s aide clash over ‘Bola’

Soyinka, others cheer as Asagba decorates Jibunoh with chieftaincy title

Soyinka, others cheer as Asagba decorates Jibunoh with chieftaincy title

Metro

Gunmen kill one, injure seven Plateau traders

Gunmen kill one, injure seven Plateau traders

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Gunmen on Sunday evening opened fire on traders returning from the Kara Bukuru Livestock Market in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one person and injuring seven others. The victim was identified as Musa Abubakar. The incident occurred at about 7pm around the Bukuru Low-Cost area, according […]
Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue

Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue

Abducted NYSC Members: Parents accuse transport firm of withholding passengers’ next-of-kin details

Abducted NYSC Members: Parents accuse transport firm of withholding passengers’ next-of-kin details

Boat carrying over 70 mourners capsizes in Benue, several missing

Boat carrying over 70 mourners capsizes in Benue, several missing

‘Drone found NYSC abductors’ hideout, but camp is mined with IEDs’ — Imo CP

‘Drone found NYSC abductors’ hideout, but camp is mined with IEDs’ — Imo CP

Columns

The fuel subsidy debate of the deaf, by Owei Lakemfa

The fuel subsidy debate of the deaf, by Owei Lakemfa

06:52 am
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

06:58 am
Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

06:48 am
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

10 things to know about BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem

10 things to know about BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem

Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, beating the other finalists to claim the title and the ₦160 million prize package.
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

Your happiness should come first in whatever you do — Mandy Kiss

Your happiness should come first in whatever you do — Mandy Kiss

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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

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

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

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

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

The glitch was found in a cockpit software update and can cause an automated navigation feature to fail when planes shift approach to landing
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

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

Consulate seeks justice as three Nigerians killed in South Africa

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

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

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

Build hospitals that survive their founders — GMDs

Build hospitals that survive their founders — GMDs

Sports

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.
Ronaldo: 'I'll retire soon'

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

Portugal edge Norway to become first team through to Nations League quarter-finals

Portugal edge Norway to become first team through to Nations League quarter-finals

‘7-0 win over Croatia sends message to teams’ – Kane

‘7-0 win over Croatia sends message to teams’ – Kane

10 footballers who served in military before football fame

10 footballers who served in military before football fame

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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