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irregular migration

FG suspends NSCDC Commandant over miners’ deaths in custody

He added that "we run a government whose ultimate priority is security of lives, and we have worked to stay true to this."
Gov Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths

Gov Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths

Soludo

Peter Obi’s loans still being deducted from Anambra allocations — Commissioner

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Mining: Alake mourns death of detainees in Niger, deploys investigators

Mining: Alake mourns death of detainees in Niger, deploys investigators

Barely hours after mourning and calling for the rescue of survivors of Sudan mine collapse that killed some miners, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Friday mourned the death of detainees for alleged illegal mining.

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Miners’ death: Nasarawa launches manhunt for mining companies recruiting minors

Miners’ death: Nasarawa launches manhunt for mining companies recruiting minors

Nasarawa State Government has launched manhunt for illegal miners and mining companies who are in the habit of recruiting minors and underage workers at their sites and without recourse to industrial safety and welfare of the workers. 

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Top 10 budget-friendly iPhones students can buy in 2026

Top 10 budget-friendly iPhones students can buy in 2026

For students who want to own an iPhone without spending a fortune, there are several models available.

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Lagos youths trained to spot fake news, manipulated content

Lagos youths trained to spot fake news, manipulated content

By Dickson Omobola No fewer than 50 youths in Lagos State have been trained to identify fake news, impostor content, misleading headlines, manipulated or altered media, fabricated information and content presented out of context. The training comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over the spread of misleading information online. Around 75 per cent of […]

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Gov Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths

Gov Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths

Security agencies have also been directed to enforce the curfew and take measures to protect lives and property across the metropolis.

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England can build on World Cup ‘spirit’, says Tuchel

England can build on World Cup ‘spirit’, says Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said England will build on the “fantastic spirit” of their World Cup campaign as he targets glory on home soil at Euro 2028.

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Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Kaduna, Katsina

Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Kaduna, Katsina

The Army said on Friday that its troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued six kidnapped victims during separate operations following fighting patrols in Kaduna and Katsina States on 17 September 2026.

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Troops foil attacks in Borno, kill four terrorists

Troops foil attacks in Borno, kill four terrorists

Sources said the exploitation led to the recovery of 4 terrorists’ corpses, some AK-47 rifles, magazines, quantities of ammunition, RPG bombs and a camcorder, among other items.

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Ubulu-Uku INE Festival: A Celebration of Culture, Peace and Renewal

UBULU-UKU, Delta State — The people of Ubulu-Uku celebrate with gratitude and deep respect His Royal Majesty, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze, and commend his enduring reign and commitment to the growth, peace and development of the ancient kingdom. His support for initiatives that promote the preservation of Ubulu-Uku’s rich cultural heritage remains an important part […]

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PDP demands probe of alleged attack on campaign train in Ogun

PDP demands probe of alleged attack on campaign train in Ogun

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged attack on its campaign train in Ososa, Odogbolu local government area of the state.

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Politics

Why I rejected APC  —  Seriake Dickson

Why I rejected APC  —  Seriake Dickson

The former Bayelsa State governor said his decision followed what he described as the decline of his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Sowore

2027: Sowore promises 24-hour electricity within three years

Hajja Bintu Konto: Labour Party vice presidential candidate for 2027 election

Hajja Bintu Konto: Meet Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election

I don’t tolerate godfathers so I won’t be one – Otti

I don’t tolerate godfathers so I won’t be one – Otti

NAPTIP confers Exemplary Leadership Award on Agege LG Boss

Lagos 2027: Egunjobi, Ninolowo dump APC for APM

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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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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Nigerian newspapers

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] APC governors, Wike’s feud deepens

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the feud between the All Progressives Congress governors and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, deepening, with APC leadership in the South-East throwing its weight behind the Progressive Governors’ Forum, demanding full party support for all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Foreign investors pull out N266bn from Nigeria in 3 yrs

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 18, 2026

Presidential Candidate: Meet Sunday Adenuga of BOOT Party - Because Of Our Tomorrow

Presidential Candidate: Meet Sunday Adenuga of BOOT Party – Because Of Our Tomorrow

Sanusi

Don’t sell homes or spend school fees on Dangote shares, Emir Sanusi tells investors

Rivers, Kwara, Gombe, Cross River: APC states threatened by Wike’s Rainbow Coalition ahead of 2027

Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud – PCC

Metro

From campus mud to NYSC khaki: The inspiring story of Bitrus Nwalsu

From campus mud to NYSC khaki: The inspiring story of Bitrus Nwalsu

"I approached a girl I had been courting. But she rejected my proposal when I told her I wanted to marry her. I am certain it was because of how I look"
Akure-Ado Ekiti Road: 96bn road project stalls

Akure-Ado Ekiti Road: 96bn road project stalls

Police repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted over rosewood smuggling

Police repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted over rosewood smuggling

South African Woman jailed 25 years for trafficking heroin into Nigeria

South African Woman jailed 25 years for trafficking heroin into Nigeria

1,106 terrorists killed, 758 collaborators arrested — Abubakar

1,106 terrorists killed, 758 collaborators arrested — Abubakar

Columns

As Nigerians battle compounded hardship on a daily basis, by Adekunle Adekoya

As Nigerians battle compounded hardship on a daily basis, by Adekunle Adekoya

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Houthis and Saudis: When the weak strike back, by Owei Lakemfa

Houthis and Saudis: When the weak strike back, by Owei Lakemfa

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Donu Kogbara

My farewell to dear Orlando, by Donu Kogbara

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What shall we do about South Africa? By Azu Ishiekwene

What shall we do about South Africa? By Azu Ishiekwene

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Olu Fasan

2027: Atiku’s kitchen-sink strategy betrays crude populism, by Olu Fasan

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What AI is teaching us about human communication, by Ruth Oji

What AI is teaching us about human communication, by Ruth Oji

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Amuta pays homage as he returns to familiar places, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Amuta pays homage as he returns to familiar places, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Entertainment

‘He left an indelible mark on me’ — Kelani mourns Olu Jacobs

‘He left an indelible mark on me’ — Kelani mourns Olu Jacobs

Ace filmmaker Tunde Kelani has described the late veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, as a founding patriarch of modern Nigerian screen performance, recalling the lasting impression he made on him when they first met in 1978. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday. The cause of death was not disclosed. Kelani, in […]
Toyin Abraham rejects Lagos APC campaign council appointment

Toyin Abraham rejects Lagos APC campaign council appointment

Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham rejects inclusion in Lagos APC campaign council

Full list: Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham, Pasuma, others make Lagos APC campaign council

Full list: Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham, Pasuma, others make Lagos APC campaign council

Why it’s harder for female artistes to be successful – Fave

Why it’s harder for female artistes to be successful – Fave

Promoted

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Ubulu-Uku INE Festival: A Celebration of Culture, Peace and Renewal

How to Download Pinterest Videos Without a Watermark in Seconds

How to Download Pinterest Videos Without a Watermark in Seconds

GOKABET Enters Nigeria’s Sports Betting Market With a Sportsbook Built for Serious Fans

GOKABET Enters Nigeria’s Sports Betting Market With a Sportsbook Built for Serious Fans

What Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Nike Get Right About Belief

What Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Nike Get Right About Belief

Videos

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

Some customers think my meat is expensive because I wear suit – Corporate Meat Seller, Muraina

Some customers think my meat is expensive because I wear suit – Corporate Meat Seller, Muraina

On Street Beggars As Security Risks

On Street Beggars As Security Risks

Now that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education will face national ranking

Now that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education will face national ranking

ICYMI

Mining marshals arrest 600 illegal miners, recover 100 sites

Mining marshals arrest 600 illegal miners, recover 100 sites

Onoja said the establishment of the Mining Marshals was part of the Federal Government’s response to the growing menace of illegal mining
Atiku and Tinubu

Lobbying: Fresh storm over dollars spent by Tinubu, Atiku in US

UNN sued over Peter Obi’s academic records

UNN sued over Peter Obi’s academic records

Bamanga Tukur to be buried Sunday in Adamawa – Family

Bamanga Tukur to be buried Sunday in Adamawa – Family

Okpebholo redeploys commissioners

Okpebholo redeploys commissioners

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Nigerian subsidy elephantiasis

Cartoon: Nigerian subsidy elephantiasis

Cartoon: Dancing disco in 'darkness'

Cartoon: Dancing disco in ‘darkness’

Cartoon petrol

Cartoon: ‘Blink, and petrol become N2,000 per litre’

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Business

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigerian Bottling Company marks 75yrs, reaffirms commitment to Nigeria

By Tunde Oso Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a gala event held at the Conference Centre, Abuja. Reflecting on the company’s origin, Anastassis G. David, Chairman of Coca-Cola HBC, said: “In 1951, Anastasios Leventis negotiated the rights for the whole […]
Oye: Nigeria’s economy in severe strain despite $10.37bn capital inflow

Oye: Nigeria’s economy in severe strain despite $10.37bn capital inflow

Why we increased petrol export volume - Dangote

Dangote Refinery IPO: Rwanda moves to facilitate investor participation

Shipping

Foreign shipping firms reject double port-charging claims

Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNk

Nigeria’s net domestic assets rise to N101trn

Health

Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted

Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted

LASUTH doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances

LASUTH doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances

FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives

FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives

Medical Negligence: Experts tackle hidden costs, justice conundrum

Medical Negligence: Experts tackle hidden costs, justice conundrum

Sports

England can build on World Cup ‘spirit’, says Tuchel

England can build on World Cup ‘spirit’, says Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said England will build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he targets glory on home soil at Euro 2028.
Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League

Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League

U-20 Women’s World Cup: Full quarter-final fixtures as Falconets get opponent

U-20 Women’s World Cup: Full quarter-final fixtures as Falconets get opponent

FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says German FA vice-president

FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says German FA vice-president

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Alexander-Arnold, Palmer return to England squad for Nations League

Relationships

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?

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

love, boyfriend, wife, child, keys, husband

Escapades of a typical ‘area father!’

Special Report

Hajja Bintu Konto: Labour Party vice presidential candidate for 2027 election

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

Presidential Candidate: Meet Sunday Adenuga of BOOT Party - Because Of Our Tomorrow

Presidential Candidate: Meet Sunday Adenuga of BOOT Party – Because Of Our Tomorrow

Sonny Adenuga is dedicated to advancing a new model of leadership that leverages technology, transparency, and institutional reform

Corruption, Customs racketeering, govt infighting frustrating trade with Nigeria — US Report

Corruption, Customs racketeering, govt infighting frustrating trade with Nigeria — US Report

The report however acknowledged positive steps by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under President Bola Tinubu’s reforms

2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push

2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push

Pundits argue that Kaduna is small enough to ignore at a casual glance, but big enough to ruin your entire calculation

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Technology

NCC offers students free 100MB daily for online learning

NCC offers students free 100MB daily for online learning

•ALTON hails gesture, says it’ll enhance digital education in NigeriaBy Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched a Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative, offering eligible users up to 100MB of free data daily to access approved educational websites and platforms. Access to digital learning The initiative, launched […]

ESET raises cybersecurity awareness at Lagos Civil Service Commission Career Week

ESET raises cybersecurity awareness at Lagos Civil Service Commission Career Week

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The need for greater cybersecurity awareness resurfaced again, weekend, as the Lagos State Civil Service Commission held its Career Week 2026.The Career Week, themed “Driving Business Process Automation in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) within the Lagos State Public Service,” focused on digital transformation, workplace readiness and the changing nature of work […]

Lifteller launches in Nigeria, fuses social media with digital giving

Lifteller launches in Nigeria, fuses social media with digital giving

By Prince Osuagwu A new social media platform, Lifteller, has launched in Nigeria, combining social networking with peer-to-peer giving to help Nigerians support people in need with dignity and transparency.Unveiled in Lagos over the weekend, the platform allows users to “Offer a Lift,” “Request a Lift” or “Raise a Lift” for individuals and communities.Support can […]

NCC raises alarm over call masking

NCC raises alarm over call masking

By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […]

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Education

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 […]

School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country today parents and guardians are going to contend with paying higher school fees, as most private schools have increased fees by between 30 and 40 per cent, checks by Vanguard have shown.

School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

….Fuel price hike may hamper school run ..School owners rue unpaid bills, high running cost …Parents should not be discouraged – NUT ..Uncertainty over resumption in unity colleges By Adesina Wahab and Dayo Johnson As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country on Monday, parents and guardians are set to contend with higher school […]

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