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March 14: The Unusual Birthday Connection Between Osborn Umahi and Ibrahim Traoré

EditorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

Two public figures from different countries, different generations and different political settings share the same birthday — a coincidence that offers a compelling human-interest story...

News

Kanu’s Family Urges UK To Push For Appeal Hearing

EditorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

The Okwu-Kanu Family has urged the British Government to use its diplomatic influence to press Nigerian authorities for an immediate hearing of Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal...

Opinion

DSS Arrests of NYSC Kidnappers, Faisal Maina: Why Intelligence Must Take Centre Stage

AuthorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

By Olufemi Lawson The recent arrest of five suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, alongside the...

Politics

BREAKING: Uba Sani Pays ₦2bn to 865 Owners, Receives ADC Heavyweights into APC in Kaduna

EditorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

…Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa homeowners benefit Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has paid ₦2 billion in compensation to 865 property owners affected by township...

Sports

Ivory Coast Defeat Nigeria to Win Tel Aviv African Solidarity Cup

EditorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

‎Ivory Coast have been crowned champions of the African National Teams Solidarity Tournament in Israel after defeating Nigeria 3-2 in a thrilling final.‎‎The final match,...

News

Senate Screening: FRC nominee targets revenue leakages, seeks stronger oversight powers

AuthorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

By Abbanobi-Eku Onyeka Abdullahi Saidu, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), has pledged to strengthen the monitoring of government-owned...

News

2027: Shekarau pledges Arewa support for Tinubu’s victory

AuthorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

By Chesa Chesa The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), Ibrahim Shekarau, has reaffirmed the group’s commitment to President...

Education

Baze Varsity VC to chair FUL’s colloquium honouring literary icon, Olu Obafemi

AuthorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

By Felix Khanoba The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, will chair the fourth annual colloquium of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State,...

News

Tinubu’s reforms showing results, DWI says, cites economic indicators

AuthorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, citing reports attributed to Bloomberg Economics and the World Bank which it said...

Education

Alausa urges varsities to offer Audiology, Clinical Psychology, other high-demand courses

AuthorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

By Felix Khanoba The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has urged vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities to introduce specialised degree programmes in high-demand fields,...