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Boko Haram: Father of eight jailed for 10 years over failure to report terrorists
A father of eight, Malam Mele Modu, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for failing to report the…
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Education
Peter Obi visits rural women in Abuja; Chides FCT authorities for out-of-school children
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has pledged to support women entrepreneurs, especially those in the rural…
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Faith
Family announces death of gospel singer Toluwanisings; Funke Akindele, Tope Alabi, others mourn
By Deborah Enwerem/Godwin Nufi/Priscilla Osaje, Abuja, Abuja, Oct. 16, 2026 The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly…
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Faith
Police confirm kidnap of Catholic priest in Benue
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, Oct. 16, 2026 The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John…
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Fidelity Bank celebrates beauty industry excellence at Beauty in the Motherland dinner
Fidelity Bank Plc reaffirmed its support for the Nigerian beauty industry and women owned businesses at the commemorative dinner and…
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Africa
Ethiopia joins PAPSS network as National Bank of Ethiopia, PAPSS announce 2nd Edition of COWRY in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 15 October 2026 The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS)…
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Local
Don’t allow Igboland turn to theater of war, Chekwas Okorie urges South East Governors
The Governors of the South East geo-political zone of the country have been called upon to ensure that the zone…
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Lead Story
Tinubu orders security chiefs to dismantle terrorist camps, rescue abductees
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Oct. 15, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to dismantle terrorist and bandit camps,…
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Education
NAN Correspondent, others selected for 2026 UK technology fellowship
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Oct. 15, 2026 Mr. Victor Nwachukwu, a Principal Correspondent with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…
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Arts & Entertainment
Federal University Lokoja organises Colloquium in honour of Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi
The Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, is set to host its 4th Annual Colloquium in honour of Emeritus Professor Olu…
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Education
Rhema University to confer Honorary Doctorate on former FUTO Vice-Chancellor
Rhema University, Nigeria, is set to confer an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree on Professor Nnenna N. Oti, the…
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Local
NIMASA to showcase Deep Blue Project at AFRIDEX
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, will showcase the operational capabilities of Nigeria’s Integrated National Security and Waterways…
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Local
Maritime security: Denmark-Nigeria explore intelligence sharing
The Danish Government has committed to exploring further cooperation with the Federal Government of Nigeria in maritime security, with emphasis…
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Local
Dangote Refinery IPO: Small investors take centre stage as public offering nears close
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring broad-based participation in the Dangote Refinery Initial Public…
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Local
Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0 to set up Morocco clash
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the next round of the 2028 Olympic Games women’s football qualifiers after defeating Comoros…
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Local
I’ll continue to earn Uzodimma’s trust, says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, that…
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Local
We’ll prioritise people with N50,000 and below ― Dangote
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring broad-based participation in the Dangote Refinery Initial Public…
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Business and Economy
Africa Finance Corporation appoints CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso as Chairman of the Board
Lagos, 14 October 2026 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Mr.…
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Lead Story
Tinubu inaugurates Presidential Campaign Council, emphasises readiness to renew covenant with Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), declaring that the party…
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Local
Imo Govt’s N100m grant factionalises Owerri NBA
By Peter Okolie Owerri, Oct. 14, 2026 A faction of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri Branch, has accused the…
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Local
The loyal opposition: Political comedy debuting in Nigeria as Governors, Ministers campaign for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election By Hon. (Dr.) Emmanuel Awhan Ibeshi
This paper examines a remarkable innovation in Nigerian democratic practice: the emergence of opposition governors and ministers as some of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Exhibition in honour of Nneoma late Chief (Mrs.) Matilda Adaocha Ibe holds in London
A historic art exhibition will hold today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, and tomorrow, Friday, October 16, 2026, in London, the…
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Arts & Entertainment
When Edo College Old Boys met in New Jersey, USA
The weekend of September 25 to 27, 2026 will remain unforgettable for alumni of the iconic Edo College Benin City,…
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Local
UNDP warns 800m young people facing future without jobs – UNDP
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 14, 2023 The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that approximately 800 million young…
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Local
Crash: NAF recovery team, Navy, NSIB divers recover aircraft components
By Lengnan Tobias Abuja, Oct. 14, 2026 Specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)…
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