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October 10, 2026 12:13 am
Bleaching from within: Nigerians gamble health for fair skin
October 10, 2026 12:09 am
NAF crash: Wedding plans turn funeral tears as families await remains
October 10, 2026 12:01 am
Shame! Policeman’s son held over rape of five-year old
October 10, 2026 12:00 am
I didn’t kill my wife, I’m ready for probe – Husband
October 10, 2026 12:00 am
I’ll spoil my parents with BBNaija prize money — Winner, Nkem
October 9, 2026 6:26 pm
FG rejects immediate solar import ban to protect energy transition, savings
Petrol: NNPC restricts discount sales, may forgo N4.6bn
October 10, 2026 12:26 am
Yoruba more than a language, says Hamzat after “Masoyinbo” appearance
Entertainment
Army graduates new Special Forces battalion in Nasarawa
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Naval Chief, others pay tribute to late naval weapons expert
News
FG’s 30-day petrol discount sparks opposition backlash
News
Police warn churches over testimonies after foiled kidnap plot
Metro Plus
Bleaching from within: Nigerians gamble health for fair skin
A report examines how some Nigerians swallow handfuls of supplements and use whitening creams for lighter skin, amid serious health risk concerns from expe…
NAF crash: Wedding plans turn funeral tears as families await remains
Families of victims from the Nigerian Air Force crash in Ondo State share their grief as they await the recovery of their loved ones’ remains for burial….
Shame! Policeman’s son held over rape of five-year old
A 19-year-old man, reportedly the son of a serving police officer, has been arrested for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Oyo town, Oyo State….
I didn’t kill my wife, I’m ready for probe – Husband
Moses Ukoh, husband of the late Mary Ugwoma, denies allegations he killed his wife, stating she died from a ruptured brain vessel at National Hospital, Abu…
I’ll spoil my parents with BBNaija prize money — Winner, Nkem
BBNaija Season 11 winner, Temi Nkem, reveals plans for her prize money, including investing, spoiling her parents, and staying in Nigeria for two years….
FG rejects immediate solar import ban to protect energy transition, savings
The Federal Government has rejected an immediate ban on solar panel imports, following warnings it could raise costs and slow Nigeria’s energy transition….
Yoruba more than a language, says Hamzat after “Masoyinbo” appearance
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has called for the preservation of Yoruba language and culture after appearing on the Masoyinbo cultural game show….
Army graduates new Special Forces battalion in Nasarawa
The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion in Nasarawa State to strengthen counter-terrorism operations and tackle emerging security th…
Naval Chief, others pay tribute to late naval weapons expert
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass, has paid tribute to the late Commodore Bethel Adogu, a distinguished naval weapons expert who died at…
FG’s 30-day petrol discount sparks opposition backlash
Atiku Abubakar, the Obidient Movement and others have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount, calling it inadequate and politica…
Police warn churches over testimonies after foiled kidnap plot
The police have warned worshippers against sharing testimonies of personal achievements in church after foiling a plot to kidnap a female cleric in Abuja….
Motorist escapes unhurt as train hits car in Lagos
A 55-year-old driver escaped unhurt after a train hit his car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, causing extensive damage to the vehicle….
Ondo crash: Air chief pleads for patience as investigation begins
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has appealed for patience as the NAF begins investigating the Ondo crash that killed 25 people….
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun says Nigeria needs an additional 554,353 personnel to adequately staff the proposed state police system nationwide….
20 rescued prospective NYSC members reunite with families
Twenty prospective NYSC members kidnapped in Imo State have been rescued and reunited with their families in Ibadan after a seven-day ordeal….
AI tools will help detect pregnancy complications early – Gates Foundation director, Amaonwu
The Gates Foundation and MTN are partnering to use AI and digital tools to help detect pregnancy complications early for 500,000 women in Nigeria….
2027: INEC displays voter register, begins PVC distribution
INEC has commenced the display of the preliminary voter register and distribution of PVCs ahead of the 2027 general elections, from October 9 to 15, 2026….
The Federal Government has announced 10 measures, including a 30-day petrol discount, to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on households and busines…
A mother has narrated how her family borrowed money and received contributions to raise the N6m ransom demanded by kidnappers for her abducted son….
FG sets ₦1,350 ceiling for petrol price
The Federal Government plans to introduce a price-modulation mechanism for petrol with a proposed ceiling of ₦1,350 per litre on the landing cost….
How God used Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has recalled how the late PDP chieftain, Daniel Orbih, resisted pressure and inducements to support his 2015 governorship bid….
Ex-AGN president Rollas apologises to Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko
Former Actors Guild of Nigeria President, Emeka Rollas, has apologised to actress Regina Daniels, her husband Ned Nwoko, and her mother over his comments….
Amnesty demands reversal of Madonna varsity nursing students’ sanctions
Amnesty International has urged Madonna University to reverse the expulsion and suspension of nursing students over a viral TikTok video, calling it dispro…
PHOTOS: Arsenal teenager Dowman sets three Guinness World Records, receives certificates
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates for his record-breaking rise in English and European football…
NYSC kidnap: 20 victims freed, police hunt abductors
Twenty prospective NYSC members kidnapped in Imo State while travelling from Oyo have been freed in a joint security operation, police have confirmed….
PHOTOS: Our Answered Prayer, Peller, Jarvis Share Expectant Photo Shoot
Nigerian TikTok stars Habeeb Adelaja, known as Peller, and his wife, Amadou Aminata (Jarvis), have announced they are expecting their first child….
After 59 years, FG revisits Asaba Massacre
The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reveale…
2027: ADC won’t accept rigging – Mark
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has warned that the party will resist any attempt to rig the 2027 general elections….
Contractors risk EFCC action over abandoned projects – FG
The Federal Government has threatened to use the EFCC and ICPC to recover funds from contractors who abandon projects after receiving mobilisation payments…
Buried by failure: Families paying the price of building collapses
Families of victims of building collapses in Nigeria share their stories of loss, trauma, and financial ruin long after the tragedies in Lagos….
Asaba massacre: Obasanjo urges reconciliation, monarch demands presidential apology
Former President Obasanjo has urged forgiveness and reconciliation for the 1967 Asaba massacre, while the Asagba of Asaba demands a presidential apology….