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A tragic shooting incident involving two serving police officers has reportedly claimed their lives at the Ajaokuta Division of the Kogi State Police Command, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding the incident and allegations of earlier conflict between the pair. The incident, said to have occurred at about 9 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026,…
Tottenham Hotspur delivered a statement victory over London rivals Chelsea on Saturday, October 24, 2026, securing a 2-0 Premier League triumph at Stamford Bridge in a dramatic encounter overshadowed by Cole Palmer’s dismissal and another injury setback for James Maddison. The victory ended Tottenham’s long wait for a Premier League win away to Chelsea, with…
The Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM-HS), Yaba, Lagos State, has been reported as listed on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal for the 2026/2027 academic session, following claims that the institution has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The development is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s efforts to…
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Arsenal strengthened their challenge for the English Premier League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, while Aston Villa delivered one of the day’s biggest surprises by defeating Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park. Elsewhere, Fulham secured a narrow 1-0 away win over Coventry City to complete an…
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Nigeria’s latest Ebola case has been traced to a 42-year-old Ugandan-born woman married to a Swiss diplomat stationed in Abuja, as health authorities intensify investigations to determine where she contracted the potentially fatal viral disease. The case, confirmed through laboratory testing on October 20, marks Nigeria’s first confirmed Ebola infection in more than a decade….
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has petitioned the police over the alleged killing of a man inside a mosque in Oyo State, seeking an investigation into the incident and justice for the deceased. The petition places the reported incident before law enforcement authorities amid concerns over the safety of worshippers and the need to ensure…
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The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at easing Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, improving food affordability and ensuring that the benefits of ongoing economic reforms translate into tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. The decision was reached during the Council’s 161st meeting, held virtually on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and chaired…
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The Amanyanabo of the Source, Elem Kalabari, in Rivers State, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, has honoured the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, with a Leadership Award in recognition of his contributions to peace, unity and responsible traditional leadership. The award was presented during a royal visit to the Sultan’s palace…
Minister of Works David Umahi has questioned Peter Obi’s approach to his presidential ambition, arguing that the former Anambra State governor should have consulted political leaders across the Southeast before pursuing the nation’s highest office. Umahi maintained that the region has other qualified individuals who should also be considered for the presidency. The minister made…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a health advisory to American citizens residing in or travelling through the country following the confirmation of an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare form of Ebola, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The advisory, published on October 21, 2026, followed the Nigerian government’s confirmation…