Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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  • Anti-Corruption

    Ghanaians held hostage in Nigeria

    11 Ghanaians held hostage in Nigeria over promise of Canadian visa by fraudsters

    The police command in Ogun says it has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

    Rights

    Henry Ndukuba, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

    Anglican Church in crisis as chancellor Nwofor demands N5 billion in damages over removal

    Mr Nwofor demanded N5 billion in damages within seven days of receiving the letter, warning that failure to comply would leave him with no option but to seek redress in court.

    Economy

    Obudu Mountain Resort

    Stakeholders urge investment in infrastructure to drive tourism growth

    Stakeholders in Nigeria’s tourism have called for increased investment in infrastructure to unlock the sector’s potential and transform it into a major driver of economic growth.

    Health

    abortion

    Expert urges action to tackle unsafe abortion in Nigeria

    A gynaecologist decried the dangers caused by unsafe abortion and called for coordinated action to prevent avoidable deaths and complications.

    Education

    NLC

    NLC suspends indefinite strike in Abuja

    The NLC chair said the suspension was agreed upon in the spirit of social dialogue and industrial harmony.

    OPINION

    Tobechukwu Diolu: Nigeria’s floods keep returning. Where are the ecological funds going?

    What exactly are our governments doing with the ecological funds they receive?

    Abdul Mahmud: The president who loves us too much to campaign

    A leader confident in his record should ordinarily welcome the campaign trail, where he can explain what he has achieved and answer questions about what remains unfinished.

    Will a Nobel solve the world’s Trump problem? The president thinks so

    It’s a tragedy that the Trump White House is wantonly destroying the world order of peace and security and damaging institutions that the U.S. was at the forefront of building.

    Omoyeni Disu: What it takes to build an African luxury brand for a global market

    Being African, in itself, does not make a brand globally competitive…customers ultimately need reasons to choose those products beyond where they come from.

    When the ruling party needs guns to win election

    No president should need an AK-47 to win an election, and no ruling party should need the threat of one to persuade Nigerians to vote for its candidate.

    Leadership and storytelling in election season

    Compelling stories create impact that shapes the future. And leaders who fail to tell honest stories shape nothing but frustration and disappointment.

    Lagos

    Ghanaians held hostage in Nigeria

    11 Ghanaians held hostage in Nigeria over promise of Canadian visa by fraudsters

    The police command in Ogun says it has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

    States

    Pa Fasoranti with Yoruba leaders

    Fasoranti’s demise monumental loss to Yoruba people, says Makinde

    Governor Seyi Makinde has described the demise of the Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, as a monumental loss to the Yoruba people.

    Sport

    Deaf Sports athletes

    Deaf Sports: Athletes protest alleged exclusion from National Sports Festival

    Captain of the Deaf Sports team decried the National Sports Commission’s alleged decision to exclude Deaf Sports from the forthcoming National Sports Festival.