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By Efe Onodjae The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remained blocked as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, amid an ongoing traffic gridlock along the busy highway. A check by Vanguard on the social media platform X showed that the road was still impassable as of the time of filing this report. Motorists and commuters using […]

A Nigerian man, Ayodele Jamgbadi has been accused of fatally punching a 61-year-old railway worker, Jorge Ortega after missing his train at Ilford Station in east London, a court has heard. Jamgbadi allegedly became angry after missing a train from Ilford to Stratford on the Elizabeth line and began kicking an advertising frame at the […]

Israel’s defence minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks, was responding to criticism from another right-wing contender ahead of October 27 elections. Katz said 70 percent of […]

Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international career that included winning the 2022 World […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in a coordinated operation with the Nigerian Police Force and local vigilantes, have rescued seven kidnapped victims from a suspected kidnappers’ enclave in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday […]

Main Headlines 1. ASUU indefinite strike ASUU-LASU has declared an indefinite strike. Link: https://aso.rocks/2026/09/16/asuu-lasu-declares-indefinite-strike/ 2. Daily Times @100 Stakeholders are set to chart Ni.geria’s future at a November 3 Town Hall marking Daily Times’ 100th anniversary. Link: https://aso.rocks/2026/09/16/daily-times100-stakeholders-to-chart-Ni.gerias-future-at-nov-3-town-hall/ 3. Messi final match Lionel Messi has been included in the Argentina squad for his final farewell […]Read More

Ogun-Lagos Border Towns Development Group (OGLABOT) has intensified its campaign to place communities along Ogun State’s borders with Lagos at the centre of the state’s development agenda, demanding deliberate investment to close infrastructure gaps and unlock their economic potential. The group said the rapid expansion of the border communities had not been matched by adequate […]

As part of activities marking its centenary, the Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN) will, on November 3, convene a high-level Town Hall Meeting to bring together leaders from government, business, media, creative industries and civil society to explore practical pathways to Nigeria’s development. The forum, scheduled for Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, will focus on […]

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (InterSociety) has threatened to mobilise its international networks to seek travel restrictions against six governors over alleged political intolerance and attempts to restrict opposition activities ahead of the 2027 general election. The civil society organisation named Governors Hyacinth Alia of Benue, […]

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has said democracy must go beyond elections to guarantee the rights, dignity and freedoms of Nigerians, insisting that citizens must remain at the centre of democratic governance. She spoke, yesterday, in a message marking the 2026 International Day of Democracy, themed, “Bring Human Rights into Focus.” Tinubu said […]

As part of its efforts to bridge the electricity Access gap in Nigeria, a renewable energy firm, All On has invested USD5 Million in the ongoing PowerGen Renewable Energy Nigeria Limited (PowerGen). PowerGen, a leading renewable energy platform across Africa, with offices in four countries of Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and DRC, operates renewable energy […]

Nigerians are being pushed deeper into economic hardship as petrol prices climb as high as ₦1,470 per litre, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) warning that families and businesses are being driven to breaking point. The opposition party accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of piling fresh pressure on Nigerians already struggling with soaring living costs. […]