October 27, 2026
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Politics Top Story
By Emmanuel Kwada The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online platform for Nigerians to check the preliminary register of voters ahead of the 2027 general elections, following calls for wider public access to the document. The commission announced the development in a press statement issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, saying the […]Continue Reading
Sports
By Emmanuel Kwada The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has attracted attention across the football world, with leading stars from Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester City featuring among the 30 nominees for the prestigious individual award. The ceremony, which started today in London, Monday, October 26, 2026, has football Continue Reading
News Top Story
By Emmanuel Kwada Clean energy campaigners have urged Nigerians to make access to reliable electricity a major consideration in the 2027 general elections, warning that more than 86 million people remain without access to electricity. The campaigners made the call during a solidarity march in Abuja on Saturday, October 24, 2026, organised by the Solar […]Continue Reading
News
By Emmanuel Kwada The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has disclosed that the number of products certified under its Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) has increased to 17,866, covering 8,634 companies, as the scheme marks 20 years of promoting quality and safety in locally manufactured goods. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of SON, Continue Reading
Health Top Story
Key Points: FG confirms imported Ebola Bundibugyo case in Abuja, patient now isolated. 44 contacts identified, mainly healthcare workers and hospital support staff. Uganda denies active cases, says transit does not confirm infection origin. Ebola not airborne, spreads via body fluids, fatality rate about 50%. Nigeria contained 2014 outbreak; avoid handshakes with suspected Continue Reading
Business Entertainment
By Emmanuel Kwada Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed how important his mobile phone is to his personal and business life, saying he would rather be taken to jail than have his phone taken away from him. Dangote made the remark during a light-hearted question-and-answer session at a Dangote Vision 2030 event, where he […]Continue Reading
Entertainment
By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria has strengthened its presence in African cinema, with To Adaego With Love, The Herd and Colours of Fire emerging as the country’s leading contenders at the 22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), securing 11, 10 and nine nominations, respectively. The nominations, announced on Saturday ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for […]Continue Reading
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By Theophilus Abbah On October 24, 1989, Hurricane Hugo stormed North Carolina and devastated Charlotte, the city where Jim Bakker, a American televangelist who became famous from preaching prosperity, lived. His flourishing ministry, Heritage USA, was an enigma, with a fairytale success that became the envy of his contemporaries in both charismatic and conservative Continue Reading
Economy
Key Points: FG spent N7.7trn on interest, exceeding N6.2trn revenue by 124% — World Bank. Interest up 37.5%, capital spending down to N700bn — 11 times less. Interest and salaries gulped 74% of FG’s total N16.1trn spending. Nigeria’s debt now N177trn, up from N67trn in 2021.   By Emmanuel Kwada The Federal Government spent N7.7tn […]Continue Reading
Politics
The ruling party plans to begin its presidential campaign in Kaduna on October 24, with Lagos scheduled to host the grand finale on January 9, 2027.       By Emmanuel Kwada President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign is set to begin in Kaduna, marking a departure from the 2022–2023 campaign that opened in […]Continue Reading
Education
By Emmanuel Kwada The Adunni Foundation has announced the 2026 edition of the Basic Education Torchbearers Awards (BETA), calling for urgent reforms that place children at the centre of Nigeria’s basic education system. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA), 40/42 Imam Dauda Street, off Eric Moore […]Continue Reading