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FG to begin Kara bridge repairs September 8
THE Federal Government (FG) will commence rehabilitation work on the damaged expansion joints of the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway tomorrow, September 8, 2026.
The announcement was contained in a statement by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, yesterday, confirming an earlier notice from the Federal Ministry of Works.
The repair…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/fg-to-begin-kara-bridge-repairs-september-8/
| 2 |  D’Tigress close FIBA World Cup campaign with record-breaking loss to France
D’TIGRESS of Nigeria have been eliminated from the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany, after a blowout 111-56 loss to France today, their third consecutive defeat in the tournament.
France once again underlined why they are one of the favourites for the title after posting a record-breaking show from long-range against the African champions.…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/dtigress-close-fiba-world-cup-campaign-with-record-breaking-loss-to-france/ | 6 |
| 3 |  BAUCHI: Senator Buba denies banditry allegations, says viral videos are misleading
THE Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, has rejected renewed allegations linking him to banditry, describing viral videos and social media claims against him as part of an ongoing campaign of disinformation and character assassination.
Buba, who previously chaired the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, has faced allegations of links to…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/bauchi-senator-buba-denies-banditry-allegations-says-viral-videos-are-misleading/ | 10 |
| 4 |  Rejoice, pray, give thanks to beat anxiety, Adeboye urges Nigerians
THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has encouraged Nigerians to manage anxiety and life’s pressures by making rejoicing, prayer and thanksgiving a daily practice.
Adeboye gave the advice during a service at the RCCG headquarters in Lagos yesterday, where he said sincerely practising the three principles could bring…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/rejoice-pray-give-thanks-to-beat-anxiety-adeboye-urges-nigerians/ | 11 |
| 5 |  2027: INEC chairman demands stricter operations, introduces real-time readiness tracker
THE Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has directed the commission’s Administrative Secretaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to strengthen operational discipline and ensure there is no ambiguity in preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Amupitan gave the directive today in Lagos while opening a two-day Strategic…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/2027-inec-chairman-demands-stricter-operations-introduces-real-time-readiness-tracker/ | 10 |
| 6 |  2027: Protect your votes from polling units to final results – Obi
THE presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to participate actively in the 2027 general elections and ensure their votes are protected from the polling unit to the final declaration of results.
Obi made the appeal in a post on his official X account following engagements with party supporters,…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/2027-protect-your-votes-from-polling-units-to-final-results-obi/ | 10 |
| 7 |  Nigeria and Southern Africa’s Unfinished Business: Before Mandela walked free
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Nigeria, which had gained independence in 1960, quickly understood that its own independence had not completed the process of African liberation. The country’s emerging foreign policy increasingly reflected the belief that African freedom could not be secure while colonialism and white minority rule remained entrenched elsewhere on the continent. Nigeria therefore became one of…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/nigeria-and-southern-africas-unfinished-business-before-mandela-walked-free/ | 10 |
| 8 | Nigeria and Southern Africa’s Unfinished Business: Before Mandela walked free
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Nigeria, which had gained independence in 1960, quickly understood that its own independence had not completed the process of African liberation. The country’s emerging foreign policy increasingly reflected the belief that African freedom could not be secure while colonialism and white minority rule remained entrenched elsewhere on the continent. Nigeria therefore became one of…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/nigeria-and-southern-africas-unfinished-business-before-mandela-walked-free/ | 10 |
| 9 |  The juice of Journalism and Ideas…
*Book presentation: Saturday, 12 September · Mövenpick Hotel, Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The through-line of Homage is therefore the plausible dignity of Nigerian journalism. Amuta insists that the written word, properly housed in a newspaper with intellectual ambition, is a form of power. He would rather sit idle, help run a toy shop on…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/the-juice-of-journalism-and-ideas/ | 9 |
| 10 | The juice of Journalism and Ideas…
*Book presentation: Saturday, 12 September · Mövenpick Hotel, Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The through-line of Homage is therefore the plausible dignity of Nigerian journalism. Amuta insists that the written word, properly housed in a newspaper with intellectual ambition, is a form of power. He would rather sit idle, help run a toy shop on…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/the-juice-of-journalism-and-ideas/ | 11 |
| 11 |  Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature 2026: ANA calls for entries, unveils past winners
The 2026 competition is open to published novels written by Nigerian authors and published in 2025 or 2026. Manuscripts are not eligible, there is no entry fee, and each author may submit only one title. Works previously entered for the Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature are also ineligible. Authors or publishers are required to submit…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/chinua-achebe-prize-for-literature-2026-ana-calls-for-entries-unveils-past-winners/ | 12 |
| 12 | Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature 2026: ANA calls for entries, unveils past winners
The 2026 competition is open to published novels written by Nigerian authors and published in 2025 or 2026. Manuscripts are not eligible, there is no entry fee, and each author may submit only one title. Works previously entered for the Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature are also ineligible. Authors or publishers are required to submit…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/chinua-achebe-prize-for-literature-2026-ana-calls-for-entries-unveils-past-winners/ | 10 |
| 13 |  Awele Ilusanmi @50… Ibadan Book Club celebrates the relentless “Queen of Book”
…Dr. Awele Ilusanmi fANA has, on a monthly basis, supported and financed the Ibadan Book Club’s monthly reading programme since she began the initiative last year. Despite the financial demands associated with sustaining literary activities, she has remained committed and has never relented in her support, ensuring that the Club’s monthly activities continue successfully.
Her…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/awele-ilusanmi-50-ibadan-book-club-celebrates-the-relentless-queen-of-book/ | 13 |
| 14 |  The Ogbeni Years: Reporting a politician to history
On September 3, 2026, I was part of an audience in Abuja that attended the launch of the book Ogbeni: The Osun Renaissance Years, which tried to explain the leadership model of a man who rejects all titles except Mr. (Ogbeni, in Yoruba) and argues that “Excellency” should be a grading of work done in…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/the-ogbeni-years-reporting-a-politician-to-history/ | 13 |
| 15 |  Life in the Fast Lane — Success or Self-destruction?
The young men who kidnapped me in 2012 asked me how much I paid my police orderly monthly. I said thirty thousand naira. They said its not up to the amount they spend at the club per night. These are young men with no definite job. Life in the fast lane without a credible source…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/life-in-the-fast-lane-success-or-self-destruction/ | 13 |
| 16 |  Remembering Prof. Albert Alos
The imagination industry we see today has Prof. Alos’ fingerprints on it. He understood early that the creative economy required not just talent, but institutions, business knowledge, investment, infrastructure and a new generation of capable practitioners. After decades of service to Nigeria, it was fitting that he was granted Nigerian citizenship in 2022. He died…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/remembering-prof-albert-alos/ | 14 |
| 17 |  U-20 WWC: Falconets coach likens Spain clash to Cup final
FALCONETS of Nigeria head coach Moses Aduku has promised that his team fight hard in today’s opening match of Group F at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The Nigerian girls will battle Spain at the Stadion Sosnowiec, Poland, at 4pm to open their campaign.
“We are looking forward to the match against Spain with…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/u-20-wwc-falconets-coach-likens-spain-clash-to-cup-final/ | 11 |
| 18 |  EPL: Arsenal outscore Chelsea to maintain perfect start
ENGLISH Premier League champions Arsenal fought back from going behind to defeat big-spending Chelsea 2-1 in a thrilling London derby at Emirates Stadium today.
Chelsea stunned the home fans by taking a second-minute lead through £117m summer signing Morgan Rogers’ volley after the Gunners failed to clear Reece James’ free-kick.
That was the first goal…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/06/epl-arsenal-outscore-chelsea-to-maintain-perfect-start/ | 20 |
| 19 |  Adversarial journalism: Rufai Oseni versus Lere Olayinka on Arise News
THE dramatic encounter between Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communication and social media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni on The Morning Show last Friday has generated considerable debate about journalism, the conduct of public officials and their spokespersons, and the boundaries of…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/06/adversarial-journalism-rufai-oseni-versus-lere-olayinka-on-arise-news/ | 28 |
| 20 |  CAFCL, CAFCC: Rivers United hold San Pedro as 3SC win at home vs Sfaxien
NIGERIA’S representatives in continental club competitions, Rivers United and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), both secured positive results today.
Rivers United drew 1-1 with their hosts San Pedro in Cote d’ivoire in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie, while 3SC recorded a 1-0 victory over Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien in…
https://ntm.ng/2026/09/05/cafcl-cafcc-rivers-united-hold-san-pedro-as-3sc-win-at-home-vs-sfaxien/ | 27 |
