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The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Baba Mohammed Tukur, on Thursday, advised the President Bola Tinubu administration against promising Nigerians heaven and earth because they cannot deliver. Tukur said the Tinubu administration should admit that things are not going as intended. Speaking on Arise Television, Tukur accused the current administration of […] 2027: ‘Don’t promise heaven and earth you can’t deliver’ – Arewa Forum to Tinubu govt
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The Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarewaju, on Thursday said the former vice president can get one million votes from Kaduna State with the influence of ex-governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Olarewaju disclosed that Atiku has always gotten his highest number of votes both in victory and in […] 2027: Atiku can get 1 million votes from Kaduna with El-Rufai’s influence – Aide
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The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended campaigns and all party activities for three days in honour of soldiers and crew members who died in the recent military aircraft crash in Ondo State. The party announced the suspension in a statement issued on Wednesday by the State Publicity Secretary, Lancelot […] NAF aircraft crash: Imo PDP suspends campaigns, party activities
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has revealed the main reason successful applicants in its ongoing recruitment have not yet gotten training invitations. This is as the agency clarified that candidates whose names appeared on its published recruitment list are not automatically guaranteed appointment. It explained that final screening is still ongoing before successful applicants are […] Customs reveals why successful applicants are yet to get training invitation
Bendel Insurance have raised alarm over the whereabouts of their goalkeeper, Joshua Baba, DAILY POST reports. The former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions in a statement signed by their Director of Media and Communications, Kehinde Osagiede, said Baba was last seen on Saturday, 29 August, 2026. Baba was given a two-week break after sustaining […] NPFL: Bendel Insurance raise alarm over goalkeeper, Baba’s whereabouts
For many of the former political office-holders who gathered at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the cheques handed to them were worth much more than the figures written on them. They represented something that money alone cannot adequately measure: relief after years of waiting, recognition after service and, perhaps most importantly, the restoration of hope. […] Kayode Akinmade: ₦3.5bn Ogun LG severance: When leadership meets compassion
Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran journalist, has died at the age of 85. Sobowale reportedly died on Thursday, October 8, 2026. This was made known in a statement issued by his son, Richard Adeyinka Emmanuel. Parts of the statement read: “My father, Pa Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, 85, […] Veteran journalist Idowu Sobowale dies at 85
The Chief of Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has assured that the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring a thorough investigation into the aircraft crash in Ondo State. Aneke gave the assurance on Thursday while addressing the press on the incident. He expressed condolence to Nigerians, NAF […] Aircraft crash: NAF won’t leave any stones unturned in investigation – Air chief assures
At least three people were killed and two others injured after gunmen attacked a construction site along the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The victims included two security operatives and an expatriate working on the road construction project, while two civilians sustained gunshot injuries. The incident occurred at a construction […] Suspected Lakurawa terrorists kill expatriate, two others in Kebbi attack
A notorious bandit kingpin, identified as Kachalla Mu’azu, and six members of his gang have reportedly been killed during a clash involving rival armed groups in Zamfara State. A statement posted on X by counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, said the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, around Mada in Gusau Local […] Bandits leader Kachalla Mu’azu gunned down in rival clash
The camp of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on X on Thursday, Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, said Tinubu cannot claim economic success while making Nigerians poorer. This stemmed from the admission of President Tinubu’s spokesman, Daniel Bwala, who […] Tinubu can’t claim economic success while making Nigerians poorer – Atiku’s camp
Croatia midfielder, Luka Modric, has confirmed he is eager to return to Real Madrid in any capacity. Modric left the LaLiga giants as a free agent in the summer of 2024. Since then, he has continued his career in Italy with AC Milan. Having retired from international football, Modric is now considering his options for […] LaLiga: I want to return to Real Madrid – Modric
The Nigerian Army has taken over the Old Oyo National Park and converted the facility into a training centre as part of efforts to strengthen security in the area. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen Auwalu Mahmuda, disclosed this following the abduction and subsequent rescue of more than 40 schoolchildren and […] Army converts Old Oyo National Park to training centre after Oriire abduction
Real Madrid defender, Raúl Asencio, has said team mate Kylian Mbappe deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In an interview with AS, Asencio claimed that Mbappe was the best among the shortlisted candidates. He said: “Kylian Mbappé deserves the Ballon d’Or, he’s the best among the nominees.” Mbappe is among the 30 players that […] 2026 Ballon d’Or: Best among nominees – Asencio names player to win award
Veteran Nigerian rapper, Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has announced that he is now a United States citizen. The Yoruba rap pioneer shared the news on Instagram, posting videos and pictures with his wife, Funmi. In one of the videos, Lord of Ajasa displayed his US citizenship certificate alongside the American flag […] ‘I’m now fighting for my new country’ — Lord of Ajasa becomes US citizen
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Emmanuel Opeyemi Makinde, has told Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja, how a travel agent, Mr Waliyu Aderibigbe Shitta, concealed information and documents to arrange a fake marriage for him in 2022. Makinde, in his evidence before the court, said the travel […] Travel agent concealed documents to arrange fake marriage for me – UK-based Nigerian tells court
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha Akide, has revealed that she is currently in a relationship but will not publicly claim her partner until he puts a ring on her finger. Tacha made this known while speaking on the Morayo Afolabi show, where she explained why she prefers to keep her love life private. The […] ‘I won’t claim him until there’s a ring’ — Tacha reveals relationship status
Portugal legend, Antonio Simões, has mocked Cristiano Ronaldo after the Al-Nassr forward recently released a statement detailing why he left Portugal’s UEFA Nations League training camp on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Speaking to A Bola (as per GOAL), Simões also accused Ronaldo of being selfish as he seeks to become the first player in football’s […] Portugal: After reaching 1000 goals, he’ll continue playing until he’s 49 – Simões mocks Ronaldo
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has mourned Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, the Abia-born co-pilot who died alongside 24 other Nigerian Air Force personnel in the aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State. Man-Ugwueje, who hailed from Umuahia, died barely 16 days after he married a fellow Nigerian Air Force officer, […] The post Otti mourns Abia-born pilot who died 16 days after wedding appeared first on Vanguard News.
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adewale Ogoemi Arojah for allegedly impersonating a renowned cleric on Facebook and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public of more than ₦18 million. The suspect allegedly duplicated the Facebook profile of Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun and used the […] The post Police arrest prophet’s son over alleged ₦18m Facebook fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mohammed-Baba was reacting to Bwala’s comments during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, where the presidential aide acknowledged that the government’s economic reforms had contributed to an increase in poverty. The post ACF ‘congratulates’ Bwala for admitting Tinubu’s reforms deepen poverty appeared first on Vanguard News.
LAGOS — Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran member of Nigeria’s media and communication community, has died at the age of 85. Sobowale died on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, according to a statement by a member of his family, Akinniyi Sowunmi. Sowunmi announced the death in a statement titled, “Transition […] The post Veteran communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian software developer and creator of the viral Nigerian browser game Lagos Life, Shalom Rayhamen, has said the game is valued at $1 billion, dismissing a reported $100,000 offer for the game as too small. The post Lagos Life game is valued at $1bn — Creator, Shalom Rayhamen appeared first on Vanguard News.
“Three days ago, they called and said we should pay N15 million. We kept begging them that all we had was N5.5 million. They said no and insisted on N6 million. So, it’s that N6 million we paid.” The post I paid N6m for my son’s release, mother of freed NYSC member appeared first on Vanguard News.
The minister said there was no basis for the reports of a rift, insisting that both men remained connected by their shared political interests. The post Umahi dismisses rift with Wike, says ‘we’re one family’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has ordered an investigation into allegations that police investigators demanded N450,000 from a content creator before investigating a complaint he brought to the command. The allegation was contained in a video circulating on social media in which the content creator, […] The post Viral video: FCT CP orders probe into N450,000 demand appeared first on Vanguard News.
Veteran Nigerian rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has become a United States citizen, drawing congratulatory messages from fellow artistes, music producers and fans. The post Popular Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa becomes US citizen appeared first on Vanguard News.
“The only shame is that the Argentines gave us nothing. No photo with Messi, no shirt. They didn’t even let us into the tunnel, nor even the dressing room,” he said. The post Messi’s farewell: Rohr reveals Benin players were denied photos, shirts appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has described the Nigerian Air Force personnel killed in Monday’s aircraft crash in Ondo State as highly trained professionals, saying the circumstances surrounding the incident would be thoroughly investigated. The post Ondo aircraft crash: Deceased officers are highly trained professionals — Chief of Air Staff appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Daniel Abia P/HARCOURT — A former political ally of ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Dr Sokonte Davies, has left the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing better prospects within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Davies, a former governorship aspirant and founding member of the ADC, announced his decision to return to the APC on Wednesday […] The post Rivers 2027: Amaechi ally dumps ADC, returns to APC appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, does not need the backing of state governors to secure support in the South-South geopolitical zone in the 2027 election. Leader of the foundation, Hon. Chinedu Nsofor, stated this while […] The post 2027: Obi doesn’t need governors to win South-South — IHIF appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson, an essayist and classicist who brings a modern twist to mysticism and antiquity in her writings about love, desire and despair. The post Canada’s Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended campaigns and all political activities for three days in honour of victims of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State. The party, in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, described the incident […] The post Ondo air crash: Imo PDP suspends campaigns for three days appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has clarified that the state government did not newly approve a N75,000 minimum wage specifically for teachers, saying the amount was earlier approved for workers across the state. The state NUT Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Zaki Sarki, […] The post Kebbi teachers get consequential salary adjustment, NUT clarifies appeared first on Vanguard News.
Kogi State Police Commissioner, Nazir Bello Kankarofi, has called on members of the public not to keep quiet but to report any rank-and-file officers or officers of his command who engage in any corrupt practices. The post Police have no reason to be corrupt – Kogi CP appeared first on Vanguard News.
He said the security network would continue to work with conventional security agencies to promote safety, peace and tranquillity in communities across the South-West, stressing that collaboration among security stakeholders remained critical to combating kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities. The post Iru Ekun to deepen collaboration with Police, Army, DSS – Igboho appeared first on Vanguard News.
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By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 40,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil stored in a large dugout reservoir in the Oteghele general area of Delta State. The discovery was made on October 7, 2026, by the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS DELTA) during an anti-crude oil theft operation following […] The post Navy uncovers 40,000 litres of suspected crude oil in Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Industrial Training Fund DG, Dr Afiz Ogun, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are working and Nigerians will be happier if he is re-elected. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-policies-working-nigeriansll-be-happier-after-re-election-itf-dg/
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China has nominated maternity health expert Song Li to lead the World Health Organization, a move that could expand Beijing’s influence over the UN agency. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-unveils-candidate-for-who-chief-position/
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has recalled how the late PDP chieftain, Daniel Orbih, resisted pressure and inducements to support his 2015 governorship bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-god-used-orbih-to-make-me-rivers-governor-wike/
A Nigerian-made browser game, Lagos Life, has gone viral, attracting millions of players to its virtual world of jobs, rent, and money in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-game-recreating-everyday-lagos-life-goes-viral/
Three transmission towers have collapsed in Nasarawa State following a storm, disrupting bulk electricity supply to Keffi and Akwanga, the TCN has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-transmission-towers-collapse-in-nasarawa-following-storm/
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Benjamin Nworie in Abakaliki Civil Society Organizations and other stakeholders in Ebonyi State have called on the electorate in the state to look beyond political manifestos, slogans and personalities, and
Kingsley Aliamaka The Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Cities initiative has drawn more than 100,000 expressions of interest from Nigerians across the public, private, and informal sectors, with traders and small
Jonathan Eze writes that political mobilisation becomes substantially more consequential when it is entrusted to people who already possess social relationships within their communities. A former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr
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• Uganda, Kenya clear routes for interested investors • 729 million depository receipts set to be offered Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opened nearly $300.4 million,
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Kwara State governor and Chairman Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday said his administration would leave no stone unturned at addressing the housing deficit in
• Says country’s $26m nutrition commitment unlocked $52m matching fund •Nigeria, Ethiopia deepen cooperation in security, aviation, trade, investment, food security Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday
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Kenya and Tanzania kept their benchmark interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as both central banks sought to contain inflation while
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disowned a viral list circulating on social media
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has resumed trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) at N77 per share, following the completion
Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc recorded a sharp rebound in turnover in its financial year ended April 30, 2026, but the
Guinea Insurance Plc has listed an additional 6.31 billion ordinary shares on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) following the completion
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