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Sowore slams Defence Minister over 2027 election assurance
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Defence Minister Christopher Musa over his promise…
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Court upholds UBA’s appointment of receiver over Stallion Group
By Sandra Umeh Lagos, Oct. 16, 2026 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday upheld the appointment of Romeo…
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Ex-NIMASA boss seeks framework to boost Blue Economy
By Wale Adebisi Lagos, Oct. 16, 2026 A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mrs.…
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NNPC activates emergency response to Eleme pipeline explosion
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Oct. 16, 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has activated…
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Anglican Church directs Awka Bishop to proceed on 6-month leave
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, Oct. 16, 2026 The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has directed the Bishop of Awka Diocese,…
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NFF awaits FIFA clarification on Normalisation Committee
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is awaiting an official response from FIFA following a meeting of the FIFA Council in…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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