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Security personnel and community vigilantes have rescued a catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Otache, and other kidnapped victims in Benue State. The priest was abducted along the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe road in Ohimini Local Government Area. According to reports, security operatives…
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The Gombe State Government has commissioned a 1-megawatt solar mini-grid project in Talasse, Balanga local Government Area, providing electricity to a community that had been without power from the National grid for 17 years. The project, equipped with a battery…
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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to stop sending money home to relatives and instead use their vote to support productive and less corrupt leader in Nigeria.…
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President Bola Tinubu has defended the removal of fuel subsidy, insisting that Nigeria cannot return to the old system. He compared calls for a return to fuel subsidy to asking Moses to return to Egypt. Meanwhile, former vice president Atiku…
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other advocates have called for an end of child marriage and increased investment in girl's education. They stressed that every girl deserves access to education, healthcare, safety, and the right to…
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The minister of works, David Umahi, has insisted that the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project remains intact despite controversy over the alleged rerouting of part of the road away from Ondo state. He explained that the realignment was an engineering decision…
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Nigeria's Super Falcons defeated Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of the 2028 Olympic women's football qualifiers at the Remostars stadium in Ikenna. The victory gave Nigeria a 7-0 aggregate win over Comoros, securing their place in the third round…
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The All Progressive Congress (APC) has revised its Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 general election, naming FCT minister Nyesom Wike, Osun state governor Ademole Adeleke, and Anambra state governor Chukwuma Soludo as coordinators in their respective state. Although…
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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been handed a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese football federation after leaving the national team's camp following a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the squad. The 41-year-old football star was also fined…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has met with Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt to discuss peace and political reconciliation ahead of 2027 elections. The meeting was attended by state lawmakers and local…
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Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 after a brief sickness. His death was announced by his family in a statement on Monday, October 19, 2026. Uduaghan who was born on October…
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Rwanda has signed a 10-year agreement with formula one to host a Grand Prix in the country in the early 2030s. The race, known as the African grand prix, will take place on the newly built circuit in Bugesera, near…
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Nigeria headline inflation rate fell to 14.63% in September 2026, down from 15.39% in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks the fourth consecutive monthly declined in inflation. However, food inflation increased slightly to 19.59% from…
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The Nigerian military has reported that over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a prominent commander, were killed in an airstrike at Badu Village in Borno State. The operation was carried out by the Air Component of…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has ruled out bringing back fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates, reaffirming its commitment to economic reforms. finance minister and coordinating minister of the economy, Taiwo Oyedele, warned that restoring fuel subsidies could cause investors…
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Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a small, growth known as a lung nodule. the procedure followed the discovery of growth during a routine medical check-up. Before the surgery, Catholics and world…
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The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has advised Nigerians to check whether their mobile phones are approved for use on local telecommunications networks by dialing *315# or visiting its official device checker website. The commission also urged people to verify phones…
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Nigeria's U-17 national team, the golden eaglet, have crashed out of the WAFU-BU-17 Championship after failing to secure qualification for the 2027 U-17 Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) and FIFA U-17 World cup. They lost their opening match 2-1 to…
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Nigeria's Under 17 women's national football team, known as Flamingos, arrived in Rabat, Morrocco, ahead of their opening match against Poland in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's world cup. The team, led by coach Akeem Busari, completed their final training…
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Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the English premier League, thanks for a late goal from Noni Madueke in the 80th minute. Despite a below-par performance and struggling to create clear chances, Arsenal managed to earn…