By Louis Achi Nigeria’s national security conversation has once again brought retired Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), into the fray. His latest intervention on the controversial $1 billion defence procurement fund raises questions that go beyond his personal reputation. The various talking points here ... Read More

The prestigious Ikoyi Ladies Open will return for its historic 51st   edition from 11th to 13th November 2026 at Ikoyi Club 1938, with organisers unveiling an ambitious global vision for Read More

Four Nigerian youngsters featured for Slavia Prague in their UEFA Champions League encounter against Fenerbahce on Tuesday night, marking a significant moment for the country’s emerging football talents on Europe’s Read More

Super Eagles forward George Ilenikhena continued his impressive start to life in Saudi Arabia after producing a goal and an assist in Al-Ittihad’s 4-1 away victory over Al-Ettifaq. The Nigerian Read More

The newly appointed Special Adviser to the Governor of Edo State on Grassroots Sports Mobilisation, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, has said a comprehensive policy framework is being developed to use sports Read More

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee will meet via video conference today to review incidents recorded during the first-leg encounter between Rangers International and MC Alger in the Read More

Victor Osimhen scored his first Champions League goal of the season yesterday  as Galatasaray came from behind to beat his former club Lille 4-2 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, claiming their Read More

By Precious Adegoke Nigeria beat Zambia by nine wickets at the NCF Oval 1 on Wednesday to make it two wins from two in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Read More

By  Boluwatife Adebeso and Habeebulah Tijani Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari, has praised his players for bouncing back from their opening-match defeat to Poland with a 2-0 win over Puerto Read More

Preparations for the eighth edition of the Government College Ughelli (GCU) Relays have intensified following the arrival of ultra-modern technical equipment, with President General Worldwide of the GCU Old Boys Read More

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development and United World Wrestling (UWW) Bureau Member, Baraladei Daniel Igali, has arrived in Astana for the 2026 World Wrestling Championships. Igali will attend two Read More

By Boluwatife Adebeso Nigerian international hammer thrower Kosi Umerah has pledged ₦500,000 in prize money for the women’s hammer throw at the Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet, and will offer Read More

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes turned on head coach Michael Carrick following one of the most humiliating nights in the club’s European history, according to BBC Sports. A 4-1 Champions Read More

*Calls Friday’s congress illegal A faction of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, led by Olatutu Oladunni, has rejected the caretaker committee installed by the national Read More

Vice-Chancellor of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, Professor Francisca Oladipo, says African and Russian universities must focus on the training of engineers. She spoke on Tuesday at the Academic Session for Russian and African Rectors held at Saint Petersburg Mining University, Russia. A statement by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ... Read More

SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, which provides passenger processing, baggage and airport operations technology capabilities, strengthening SITA’s ability to deliver more seamless and resilient operations across the air transport industry. Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions provides technology and operational expertise that moves passengers and bags through the ... Read More

Marvelous David Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, scored his first goal in nine months yesterday as Galatasaray secured an impressive 4-2 victory over Lille in the UEFA Champions League League phase on Wednesday evening at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in France. The Super Eagles forward found the net in the second half ... Read More

Manchester United suffered one of the worst European nights in their history against Como to pile the pressure on beleaguered boss Michael Carrick. Eight days after conceding in the first minute to Atletico Madrid, United’s defences were breached after 118 seconds as brilliant Argentina playmaker Nico Paz scored the first ... Read More

Friends and associates of the late renowned financial expert, Bode Agusto, will gather at the golf, section of Ikoyi Club 1938, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for a memorial charity golf tournament organised under the auspices of The Friends of Bode Agusto Foundation (FOBA). The event, is designed to celebrate ... Read More

All is now set for the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament in Lagos. The championship schedule for kick-off on Tuesday October, 27th at the Stables Sports Ground off Bode Thomas Surulere will converge the top 16 teams across the five divisions of Lagos ... Read More

The forthcoming NNPC-SNEPCo competition is fast gathering momentum as 14 schools have been confirmed registered for the event billed to take place at the swimming pool section of Ikoyi Club 1938 on Saturday October 24. This edition of the competition is the 3rd in the series and the organisers have ... Read More

As the Countdown to the 8th Edition of the Annual Government College Ughelli, GCU Relays begin, modern equipment that would facilitate the technical delivery of the Meet have arrived, just as the President General, Worldwide, GCUOBA, HRM Albert Akpomudje SAN, has given firm assurances of a hitch-free and Celebratory 2026 ... Read More

Chiemelie Ezeobi The Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT (NNS BEECROFT) yesterday convened a meeting that brought security agencies, the Apapa local government head, maritime operators and community representatives together to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking, human smuggling and other criminal activities threatening Lagos waterways and port communities. Leading the charge ... Read More

Nollywood actor and producer Zubby Michael is taking his entrepreneurial ambitions beyond the movie industry with the launch of AYIRAH GOLD, a luxury fragrance brand targeting the global perfume market. With five fragrance varieties, encouraging early sales and plans for international expansion within five years, the actor is seeking to ... Read More

What was meant to mark one year of robotic surgery turned into a larger story: a human audit of Nigeria’s medical tourism burden and how it is being solved at home, one scarless operation at a time. With prostate cancer still the most common cancer in Nigerian men and thousands ... Read More

Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Professor Olajumoke Abimbola Morenikeji, has urged young Nigerians to take greater responsibility for their future by developing relevant skills, creating opportunities and becoming employers of labour, rather than waiting solely for the government or others to provide jobs. Morenikeji, the first female vice-chancellor of KolaDaisi ... Read More

On October 15, 2026, a petrol tanker fell at Oluku Market, along Lagos-Benin Expressway, spilling its contents. Many people trooped to the scene to scavenge for spilled petrol. And a few hours later, the tanker burst into flames. The inferno destroyed market stalls, goods, several vehicles. According to media report ... Read More

The Defence Minister has added an entrepreneurship dimension to the Presidential campaign, doling out POS devices to 3,700 beneficiaries nationwide, and more, writes JACK OKUDE The President Bola Tinubu re-election campaign trail has revved to life across the nation. Among the many pulleys keeping the machine running is the Tinubu ... Read More

The CAN award is an endorsement of a leadership that places service and responsibility in governance, reckons EGBEDI ODEDE AKPOBOME The Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) decision to honour Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, with its prestigious Christian Icon Award is more than a ceremonial recognition of a public office ... Read More

Security agencies should go after the criminals In two separate incidents, the Kwara State Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, last week confirmed the arrest of four suspects over missing human parts. In the first incident, two suspects were arrested over the alleged exhumation of graves and removal of human heads from ... Read More

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, will lead a lineup of technology industry leaders at the sixth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH), scheduled for November 13 in Lagos. The event will bring together policymakers, investors, technology ... Read More

Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF) that is promoting online safety in Nigeria, has signed an agreement with the Joint Global Alliance for the Online Safety Initiative. The international initiative convened by the Russian government, brings together leading stakeholders from across the world to advance online safety and strengthen child protection in ... Read More

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), further to its earlier announcement on strengthening type approval compliance for SIM-enabled devices in Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment in ensuring full compliance of the process. The commission, in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, called on Original Equipment Manufacturers ... Read More

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors have called for a shift from network coverage to actual usage as efforts intensify to extend meaningful connectivity to rural and underserved communities. The call was made at the second edition of the Rural Connectivity Summit, organised by Business Metrics Limited in ... Read More

Stories by Emma Okonji The federal government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the SATH Foundation, is collaborating with industry stakeholders to develop technology innovation ecosystem for Nigeria that will form a benchmark for global competitiveness in the technology space. Driven by NITDA, and with a committee ... Read More

Emma Okonji Nigeria is close to hitting the 200 million active telecom subscribers record, following an improvement in its telecoms subscriber number that reached 197,416,694 with a teledensity of 91.07 per cent as at August 2026, statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed. Teledensity, in telecoms parlance ... Read More

nDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has said that it notes with concern the ongoing conversation around ride-hailing fares, driver welfare, and commission fees in Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector. As a company, inDrive remains committed to supporting drivers through low service fees, improved earning opportunities, welfare partnerships and sustained ... Read More

AVA Capital Plc yesterday announced its unaudited profit before tax of N2.63 billion for the nine-month ended September 30, 2026. The Group on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) said its revenue rose to N5.87 billion, reflecting the expanded scale of the company’s operations as an integrated financial services group. For ... Read More

Two years into his tenure as Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission,Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewelafoh believes private-sector investment is critical to bridging Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit, particularly in energy and transportation. In this interview with Tokunbo Adedoja and James Emejo, he discusses reforms to streamline public-private partnership (PPP) approvals ... Read More

The implementation gap in the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) will come under scrutiny as aviation stakeholders converge on Lagos for the 2026 Annual Lecture of the Strategic Aviation Planning and Training Company (SAPTCO) on November 5. The lecture, which will examine the challenges impeding the realisation of a ... Read More

A former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Professor Sagir Abbas, has criticised Nigerian universities for failing to translate investments in higher education into practical solutions to the country’s development challenges. Abbas, who chaired the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities from 2024 to 2025, said there was a disconnect between ... Read More

A granddaughter helps her grandma buy anniversary rings, but a saleswoman’s insult prompts the jewelry store owner to reveal a decades-old act of kindness for her. Read More

…as varsity graduates 2,194 students at 14th convocation …as Canadian, US universities decorate Afe Babalola with honorary law degrees By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti–Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has conferred honorary degrees of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) on the Chairmen of United Nigeria Airlines and Cavista Holdings, Professor Obiora Okonkwo and ... Read More

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Directorate of Diaspora Mobilisation has unveiled plans to mobilise Nigerians living abroad and leverage its international networks to counter misinformation about Nigeria and the administration of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The Director of the PBAT/APC 2027 ... Read More

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has visited the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan, for the resource verification of five new programmes and reaccreditation of five existing ones. The new programmes are National Diploma (ND) Medical Laboratory Technology, ND Paramedics Technology, ND Community ... Read More

All arrangements have been concluded for the hosting of the second edition of the JustNet Transport Summit, scheduled to hold on October 23 at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The summit, organised by JustAlive Communications Limited, publishers of JustNet News, will bring together key stakeholders in the transportation, energy and ... Read More

There is no doubt that education is a fundamental transformation agent in the modern world, building and securing the lives of young people who otherwise may have remained in the backwoods and outright obscurity. For many Nigerian children without the privilege of the silver spoon, acquiring education, most often, comes ... Read More

By Adesina Wahab Teachers of the International School, University of Lagos (ISL), on Wednesday began a work-to-rule action over delays in implementing a National Industrial Court judgment, payment of outstanding salary arrears and restoration of their names to the university’s payroll. The teachers are demanding the implementation of the court ... Read More

When her sister brings strangers to claim the lake house, Hope reveals the deed and exposes years of lies, forcing a reckoning over family, trust and boundaries. Read More

Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, has said that Nigeria’s universities and polytechnics must move beyond certificate-driven education to producing skilled, innovative and ethical graduates capable of driving industrialisation, creating jobs and accelerating national development. Okonkwo made the call on Tuesday while delivering the 14th Convocation Lecture ... Read More

The APM, Governor Seyi Makinde's political party, has been drawn in disarray, following the suspension of its chairman in major state. You should read the details. Read More

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta More than 100 students from several secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Igbo areas of Ogun State were reportedly hospitalised on Wednesday following another suspected gas emission that left students and staff struggling to breathe, with some fainting. The affected students were taken to the State ... Read More

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has identified storytelling as an important tool for cultural preservation, effective communication, confidence-building and the inculcation of moral values among children and young people – learners. Obasanjo stated this while serving as the distinguished storyteller at ‘Storytelling with the Legends 2026’, organised by the Department of ... Read More

By Oluwasegun Damiro NIGERIA’S performance in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) provides an opportunity to reflect on the country’s economic potential and the challenges that continue to constrain its development. The ranking assesses 70 economies globally across four key pillars: economic ... Read More

By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede; Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah; and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, are among the dignitaries expected at the grand finale of the 2026 Press Week of the Enugu State Correspondents’ Chapel of ... Read More

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Labour Party candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has urged opposition political parties in Ebonyi State to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections to challenge what he described as political godfatherism and the concentration of power among a privileged few. Ezeh ... Read More

TeamApt Ltd., a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licensed switching and processing company, has been named Financial Ecosystem Innovator of the Year, at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, in recognition of its contribution to Nigeria’s financial services infrastructure. The company, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., provides ... Read More

IN case anyone doubts the gains of digitisation, the revelation by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that Nigeria has saved over ₦1 billion annually from reforms to its passport-processing operations while broader digitisation of immigration services has improved efficiency, reduced paperwork, and increased transparency, should cause such a ... Read More

Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power portfolio company in Sub-Saharan Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to service excellence and strong customer relationships. This pledge was made at the company’s 2026 Customer Appreciation Forum, themed “Energy for Progress, Partnerships for Growth”, held in Lagos on October 16. Axxela’s annual Customer ... Read More

Dike Onwuamaeze The Lagos State Government and the Toyin Oni Foundation have called for stronger and coordinated approach to cancer advocacy that emphasise prevention, early detection, access to treatment and support for survivors. They made the call recently during the foundation’s 15th anniversary celebration with the theme, “Beyond Awareness: Understanding ... Read More

Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina, has reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding candidates’ trust in the board and reducing the trauma associated with its examination and admission processes. Aina said his administration was focused on removing operational bottlenecks that had kept many candidates at ... Read More

By Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu The National Suicide Prevention Bill, 2026 offers the Senate an opportunity to align Nigerian law with its human rights obligations and with the evidence on suicide prevention. That opportunity should not be lost. On 13 October 2026, the Senate passed the National Suicide Prevention Bill, 2026 ... Read More

A former Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation in Ekiti State, Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his inauguration for a second term in office, describing the new mandate as an opportunity to build on the achievements recorded during the past four years. In a congratulatory statement ... Read More

Providing details of the patient’s medical history, Mr Kaseya said the woman first developed symptoms on 6 October and initially sought treatment at a private hospital, believing she had malaria. Read More

Japan has opened about 20,000 visa slots exclusively for a specific category of foreign workers under a new program aimed at addressing key issues. Read More

The PBAT Door-2-Door Movement has expressed optimism that the socioeconomic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu will yield long-term benefits for Nigeria... Read More

Pope Leo XIV will not need therapy following an operation last week to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung, his doctors said in a statement released by the Vatican on Wednesday. Test results showed the 71-year-old’s cancer “was localised” and “a subsequent oncological assessment confirmed that no further therapy ... Read More

The APC lawmakers who met President Bola Tinubu after their resignation have received car gifts ahead of 2027. You should see the details of the presentation. Read More

Police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday, as France braced for more demonstrations just days after student and other rallies degenerated into some of the worst street unrest in years. Wednesday’s announcement came after President Emmanuel Macron took an apparent swipe at his US counterpart Donald Trump for ... Read More

Football fans have praised Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, following their 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico at the ongoing Read More

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said the club was “concerned” about the severity of an injury to winger Bukayo Saka after Wednesday’s pulsating 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich. Saka, Arsenal’s joint top goalscorer this season alongside Victor Gyokeres, went off early after falling to the turf grabbing his thigh ... Read More

After unemployment, Daniel’s first day at work turns urgent when a damaged drainage tunnel puts his family at risk and prompts neighbourhood evacuation. Read More

Australia announced a requirement for citizens of 23 countries seeking a reduced visa fee under updated immigration rules set to take effect this October officially. Read More

..Oyebanji, Ooni, Ewi hail businessman’s investments in agriculture, tourism, job creation The Chairman of Cavista Holdings, Mr Niyi John Olajide, received an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree from Afe Read More

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, equal treatment and cooperation among residents of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds in the state Read More

Real Madrid maintained their 100 per cent record in the UEFA Champions League group stage with a commanding 4-1 home Read More

The new chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Major General Julius Ehioze Osifo, has pledged to ensure prompt, seamless, and less bureaucratic payment of pensions, gratuities, arrears, and death Read More

The late actor’s daughters pledged to preserve his Nollywood legacy and appealed to fans to support their films as they had supported him. Read More

By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Wednesday, directed aviation authorities to place 46 persons who had contact with the Ebola-infected person on a no-fly list for 21 days to prevent the possible spread of the virus. Keyamo, who also directed the Federal Airports Authority of ... Read More

Presenting findings from the LiveWell Longevity Factor Report on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Emoruwa said the factors determining how long Nigerians live extend beyond the immediate causes of illness to include the cost of treatment, experiences with public services and exposure to pollution Read More