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I Can’t Walk Again – TikToker Salo Cries Out For Justice

TikTok sensation Odesanmi Opeyemi aka Oloba Salo has called out musician, Naira Marley and other notable figures to come to his help.
He cried out in a recent video stating that an attack he suffered last year has left him unable to walk.
In the viral clip shared on social media, Salo claimed that he was shot three times and has since been struggling to regain full use of his legs.
The content creator tearfully pleaded for justice, saying the incident has left him traumatized and permanently affected.
In his words, he said:
“They shot me three times. I can’t walk with my legs again. I’m not happy; I’m going through a lot. I bought a house in Lekki, but I can’t stay there.”
We had earlier reported that Salo was shot in his car last year during a robbery attack by unknown gunmen, and since then, he has not been able to fully recover or regain his ability to walk properly.
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University of Ibadan Emerges Nigeria’s Best University for 2026

The University of Ibadan (UI) has been declared the best university in Nigeria.
This is according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
UI claimed the position ahead of 50 other Nigerian institutions.
According to the ranking, published on Thursday, October 9, UI now sits within the 801–1000 global band, a major improvement from its fourth-place position in 2025. The prestigious Ibadan-based federal university last held the top spot in 2023.
The assessed 2,191 institutions from 115 countries, using 18 performance indicators across five key areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.
UI’s resurgence dethroned Covenant University (CU), which had been ranked Nigeria’s best in 2024 and 2025. Following UI in the 2026 rankings are the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Bayero University, Kano (BUK), and Covenant University, ranked second, third, and fourth respectively.

The report revealed a global reshuffle in higher education performance, drawing from 174.9 million citations across 18.7 million research publications and survey responses from over 108,000 scholars worldwide.

Among Nigerian universities, UNILAG ranked highest for research quality, scoring 66.7, while BUK led in international outlook. Covenant University achieved the top industry score, reflecting strong links with the private sector.
Out of the 51 Nigerian institutions featured, only UI and UNILAG fall within the 801–1000range globally. BUK, Covenant University, and Landmark University placed between 1001–1200, while five others — Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), University of Jos (UNIJOS), and University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) — ranked between 1201–1500.
A further 14 Nigerian universities were placed above 1501, while 27 institutions were listed but not ranked.
Full list of ranked Nigerian universities (THE 2026):
University of Ibadan (801–1000)
University of Lagos (801–1000)
Bayero University (1001–1200)
Covenant University (1001–1200)
Landmark University (1001–1200)
Ahmadu Bello University (1201–1500)
Federal University of Technology, Minna (1201–1500)
University of Ilorin (1201–1500)
University of Jos (1201–1500)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1201–1500)
Babcock University (1501+)
Delta State University, Abraka (1501+)
Ekiti State University (1501+)
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (1501+)
Federal University of Technology, Akure (1501+)
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (1501+)
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (1501+)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (1501+)
Lagos State University (1501+)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (1501+)
Obafemi Awolowo University (1501+)
University of Benin (1501+)
University of Calabar (1501+)
University of Port Harcourt (1501+)
Other participating institutions include Admiralty University of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State University, Baze University, Bowen University, Redeemer’s University, Nasarawa State University, and Rivers State University, among others.
The noted that for a university to qualify, it must teach undergraduates, conduct multidisciplinary research, and have published at least 1,000 research papers between 2020 and 2024 (a minimum of 100 annually).
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ASUU Reacts to Federal Government’s Appeal To Suspend Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has reacted after the Federal Government begged it to shelve its proposed warning strike.
According to ASUU, FG’s intervention is “a little too late.”
ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the comment on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, accusing the government of failing to treat the union’s demands with urgency.
 
“The problem we have with this government and this Ministry of Education is that they are slow in responding to our demands,” Piwuna said.
He recalled that the union had given the government a three-week deadline after a previous meeting in Sokoto, but said no follow-up communication came from the authorities within that period.
 
“We went for a meeting in Sokoto, and at that time we were about to embark on a strike action,” he explained. “They gave us three weeks, we accepted the three weeks, but we never heard a word from them until the three weeks elapsed, not a word from them, courtesy to even say, ‘Oh gentlemen, we think we are running short, three weeks is around the corner, we are unable to meet with you on so-and-so date.’ Nothing, until we threatened action.”
According to Piwuna, it was only two working days before the proposed strike that the government reached out to appeal for suspension of the planned action.
“Yesterday, they appealed to us not to embark on action. Our 2009 agreement, which is still being renegotiated after eight years, remains undone. We have not concluded on it, and two working days before a strike action, you come to appeal to us. I think the appeal has come a little too late,” he said.
The ASUU President maintained that the union’s members would proceed with their planned warning strike once the current ultimatum expires on Sunday unless the government presents tangible solutions.
 
“Their ultimatum expires on Sunday, and after that, there will be a warning strike unless something substantial comes out from the government,” Piwuna warned. “So, in the next 48 hours, we expect to receive something substantial from the government. Then, we can go back to our members and ask, ‘Do you think this is sufficient for us to hold on?’ and we will do what our members ask us to do.”

ASUU had earlier directed its branches across the country to prepare for a two-week warning strike expected to commence on October 13.

The latest standoff between the union and the Federal Government adds to a long list of disputes over university funding, lecturers’ welfare, and the still-unresolved 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said on Wednesday that the government had entered the final stage of talks with ASUU and other university unions to find a lasting solution to the lingering crisis in the country’s tertiary education system.
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Tiwa Savage And Son, Jamil Visit New Mum, Toke Makinwa

Popular singer, Tiwa Savage has paid a visit to media personality, Toke Makinwa.
Recall that Toke recently welcomed a newborn daughter, Yakira Eliana
Tiwa visited Toke with her son, Jamil to congratulate her on her recent childbirth.
She was seen holding Toke’s baby while her son, Jamil also didn’t miss in the action.
He was later seen tenderly holding the newborn.
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I Didn’t Play ‘Pity Card’ Strategy On BBNaija – Imisi Opens Up

Imisi, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, has refuted allegations that she employed a pity strategy to win the hearts and votes of viewers.

She revealed on Arise TV that she had only a few days to pack for the show after receiving her acceptance email, and didn’t have time to plan her approach.

Imisi stated that she brought whatever clothes she had on hand and didn’t expect to be picked for the show.

She emphasised that her authenticity was genuine, and she didn’t manipulate emotions to win over the audience.

With conviction, Imisi asserted that her journey in the Big Brother house was unscripted, and her connection with the audience was real.

“I didn’t come in with a pity strategy. I didn’t even believe I was going to be picked for the show. When I got the mail, I had only a few days to pack.

“I was in Ijebu at the time, and I brought all the costumes I took to that location to my sister, then we started planning,” Imisi said.

Imisi was announced winner of BBNaija season 10 on October 5, 2025 by the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

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Nigerian Actress, Sarah Martins Acquires Lexus SUV (Photos)

Sarah Martins, the Nigerian movie star, has become the latest owner of a Lexus SUV.

The Nollywood actress went on social media to share the good news on her Instagram page.

She wrote: ‘’God did.

Congratulations to me

Just 12months in Lagos and God is already perfecting everything.

My life is a testimony that you can make it through genuine hardwork, slow and steady”

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139 million Nigerians Living In Abject Poverty – Presidency Reacts to World Bank’s Poverty Report

The Presidency has reacted to the latest economic report from the World Bank stating that 139 million Nigerians are living in abject poverty.
Reacting through its Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu rejected the report.
In a post his official X handle on Wednesday, Dare claimed that the poverty figures must be “properly contextualised” within the limits of global poverty measurement models.
“While Nigeria values its partnership with the World Bank and appreciates its contributions to policy analysis, the figure quoted must be properly contextualised. It is unrealistic,” Dare said.
The Presidency explained that the 139 million figure was derived from the global poverty line of $2.15 per person per day, set in 2017 using Purchasing Power Parity, and should not be mistaken for an actual headcount of poor Nigerians.
It noted that when converted to nominal terms, the $2.15 benchmark equals about N100,000 per month at current exchange rates, which is well above Nigeria’s new minimum wage of N70,000.
“There must be caution against interpreting the World Bank’s numbers as a literal, real-time headcount. The estimate is derived from the global poverty line of $2.15 per person per day, a benchmark set in 2017 Purchasing Power Parity terms. If converted nominally, that figure equals about $64.5 per month, or nearly N100,000 at today’s exchange rate, well above Nigeria’s new minimum wage of N70,000. Clearly, the measure is an analytical construct, not a direct reflection of local income realities.
 
“Poverty assessment under PPP methodology uses historical consumption data (Nigeria’s last major survey was in 2018/19) and often overlooks the informal and subsistence economies that sustain millions of households. The government, therefore, regards the figure as a modelled global estimate, not an empirical representation of conditions in 2025. What truly matters is the trajectory, and Nigeria’s is now one of recovery and inclusive reform,” the statement added.
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Tinubu’s Reforms Have Not Reduced Poverty – World Bank

The World Bank has given a verdict on President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms.
According to the World Bank, despite the expansion of the Nigeria’s economy and the revenue increase, poverty rate remains alarmingly high.
The Bretton Woods institution declared that 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty in 2025 despite the economic reforms embarked upon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Country Director, World Bank Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, spoke in Abuja at the launch of the Nigerian Development Update where the bank also projected that Nigeria’s economy would grow by 4.4 per cent in 2027.
The World Bank’s verdict is coming a few weeks after Tinubu praised his government for the economic rebound being witnessed in the country.
Tinubu had declared that Nigeria has “turned the corner” on its economic and social challenges, assuring citizens that the sacrifices of the past two years were beginning to yield measurable results.

During a live nationwide broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu stressed that his administration’s reforms were already repositioning the country on the path of stability, growth and self-sufficiency.

“I am pleased to report that we have finally turned the corner. The worst is over. Yesterday’s pains are giving way to relief. I salute your endurance, support and understanding,” the president said. “I will continue to work for you and justify the confidence you reposed in me to steer the ship of our nation to a safe harbour.”
The removal of subsidy from premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petroleum, has freed more revenues to the coffers of the federal government with states also getting more allocations.
The monetary policy reforms have also seen the foreign reserves rising to over $43 billion; while the exchange rate market has stabilised. Inflation eased for the fifth consecutive month to 20.12 per cent in August.
But the World Bank’s Country Director said:“So, these results are exactly what you need to see in a stabilisation. These are big achievements. However, despite these stabilisation gains, many Nigerians are still struggling. Most households are struggling with eroded purchasing power.
 
“In 2025, we estimate that 139 million Nigerians live in poverty. So, the challenge is clear: how to translate the gains from the stabilisation reforms into better living standards for all.”
 
He stated that the federal government must reduce inflation, particularly food inflation, ensure effective use of public funds and expand safety nets, to address the high rate of poverty in the country and ensure that citizens enjoy the gains of reforms.
“Food inflation affects everybody but particularly the poor and has the potential to undermine political support for the reforms. Use public resources more effectively ensuring that spending drives real development results that benefit people and three, expanding the safety net so that the poorest and vulnerable get support,” he added.
The World Bank projected that Nigeria’s economy would grow by 4.4 per cent in 2027, compared to the 4.2 per cent earlier projected for the year 2025.
It explained that the growth would be driven by services and supported by agriculture and non-oil industry.
Samer Matta, the World Bank’s Senior Economist for Nigeria, in a presentation titled, ‘From Policy to People: Bringing the Reform Gains Home’, said inflation is expected to gradually ease but remain elevated, requiring sustained monetary discipline and structural reforms to tackle food prices, the “biggest tax on the poor”.
The senior economist noted that the outlook for Nigeria’s economy remains cautiously optimistic.
According to the NDU, Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.9 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2025, up from 3.5 per cent in the same period of 2024.
“Growth was driven by strong performance in services and non-oil industries, alongside improvements in oil production and agriculture.
 
“The country’s external position has strengthened, with foreign reserves exceeding $42 billion and the current account surplus rising to 6.1% of GDP, supported by higher non-oil exports and lower oil imports.
 
“On the fiscal side, despite lower oil prices, the federal deficit is projected at 2.6% of GDP in 2025, broadly unchanged from 2024, while public debt is expected to decline for the first time in over a decade — from 42.9% to 39.8% of GDP,” the report said.
It cautioned that the macroeconomic gains had yet to translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives, adding that many households continued to face hardship, with poverty and food insecurity remaining high.
The NDU noted that Nigeria’s poor households, who spend up to 70 per cent of their income on food, have seen the cost of a basic food basket rise fivefold between 2019 and 2024, highlighting the need for continued efforts to reduce inflation and support the vulnerable.
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Gold Pushes Past $4,000 For The First Time

Gold has pushed past $4,000 an ounce for the first time on Wednesday.
Information gathered revealed that this new milestone is being fueled by investors seeking refuge from mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
The new record is also as a result of expectations of further interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
The metal’s record-breaking rally has made it one of the best-performing assets of 2025, up 54% year-to-date after gaining 27% in 2024. Spot gold was last trading up 1.58% at $4,047.28 per ounce, with U.S. gold futures for December delivery also gaining 1.58% to $4,067.70.
Gold has surpassed advances in global equity markets and Bitcoin while outpacing losses for the dollar and crude oil.
The safe-haven appeal of gold stems from a perfect storm of factors. Mounting global crises, including the Middle East conflict, the war in Ukraine, and political turmoil in France and Japan, are stoking demand. Domestically, the U.S. government shutdown, now in its eighth day, is delaying the release of key economic data, forcing investors to lean on expectations for Fed rate cuts. Markets are currently pricing in a 25-basis-point reduction at the upcoming Fed meeting, with a similar cut anticipated in December.
Beyond the headlines, the rally is fortified by strong central bank buying and “hefty inflows” into gold-backed Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). Globally, these inflows reached a total of $64 billion year-to-date, with a record $17.3 billion flowing in during September alone. Analysts also noted that a “fear of missing out” is compounding the upward momentum.
Matthew Piggott, director of gold and silver at Metals Focus, commented that gold’s strength “reflects an extremely positive macroeconomic and geopolitical background for safe-haven assets.” He sees no immediate catalyst for a significant drop and expects gold to continue pushing up throughout the year, attempting a challenge of $5,000/oz.
Silver joined the rally, gaining 3.24% to $49.37 per ounce, sitting just below its all-time high of $49.51.
The metal is up more than 69% this year, benefiting from the same drivers as gold, in addition to tightness in the spot market. Suki Cooper, Global Head, Commodities Research at Standard Chartered Bank, noted that the silver market is tightening due to rising lease rates, record-high Comex stocks, and seasonal demand in India. HSBC has since raised its average silver price forecast for 2026 to $44.50.
The strong momentum also lifted other precious metals: platinum gained 2.10% to $1,652.20, and palladium climbed 7.35% to $1,435.53. However, on a technical note, gold’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 88, which suggests the metal is currently overbought.
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BBNaija 10: I Wasn’t Expecting To Win – Imisi Says

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has said her victory in the just concluded edition of the reality show was shocking to her.

In a post-show interview with Arise TV, Imisi explained that she wasn’t expecting to win and was not properly dressed for the occasion when she stepped on the stage on Sunday.

She also talked about dealing with anxiety just before she was announced as the winner.

“Winning the reality show was shocking to me. Sincerely, I was not expecting to win.

“Before I got the show, I was tensed just hearing the crowd chant my name. I was shocked when I was announced the winner.

“I wore crocs to the stage because I am not comfortable in heels. I did not even plan for the live show,” she expressed.

Recall that Imisi beat her closest competitor, Dede, by wide margin to emerge as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 on Sunday.

She received her grand prize of N150 million, comprising N80 million in cash and a brand-new Innoson SUV on Tuesday.

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