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Jeffrey Archer: Farewell to the Master Storyteller Who Kept the World Turning Pages

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Jeffrey Archer: Farewell to the Master Storyteller Who Kept the World Turning Pages

By Oyez Olatunde Rex … An obituary tribute to the bestselling novelist whose gripping plots, unforgettable characters and breathtaking twists made reading and writing an irresistible adventure for me. There are writers whose books we read, and there are storytellers whose worlds we inhabit, whose characters become familiar companions, and whose carefully placed words keep…

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Literatures, Obituaries

Wike Labels Amaechi ‘Lunatic’, Questions $308m Power Plant Sale and Rivers Project Spending

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Wike Labels Amaechi ‘Lunatic’, Questions $308m Power Plant Sale and Rivers Project Spending

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a blistering attack on former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a “lunatic” while questioning his record in office and suitability for Nigeria’s presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike’s remarks followed reports that Amaechi had criticised Nigerians supporting President…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists, Kidnappers in Kwara, Recover Phones With Images of AK-47-Wielding Men

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists, Kidnappers in Kwara, Recover Phones With Images of AK-47-Wielding Men

Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD have arrested two suspected terrorists and kidnappers on the outskirts of Apado village in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. Security sources said the suspects were intercepted at about 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, by troops of Patrol Base Apado during a security operation. Items recovered…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Arsenal Roar Back, Gunners Sink Leeds 2–1 as Guimarães Tops Calafiori’s Strike for a Home Victory

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Arsenal Roar Back, Gunners Sink Leeds 2–1 as Guimarães Tops Calafiori’s Strike for a Home Victory

Arsenal produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Leeds United 2–1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026, recovering from a goal down to claim all three Premier League points. The Gunners demonstrated their resilience after falling behind, with Riccardo Calafiori restoring parity before substitute Bruno Guimarães struck the decisive goal to complete…

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EPL, Football

INEC Draws Line on 2027 Candidates After Supreme Court Ruling, Across Party Cases Under Scrutiny

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INEC Draws Line on 2027 Candidates After Supreme Court Ruling, Across Party Cases Under Scrutiny

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that political parties that violate statutory requirements on membership registers and candidate nominations may lose the right to field affected candidates in the 2027 general elections, following the Supreme Court’s restoration of key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. The warning has intensified attention around the nominations…

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INEC

24-Year-Old Sri Lankan Worker Faces Death in Saudi Arabia Over Facebook Comment

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24-Year-Old Sri Lankan Worker Faces Death in Saudi Arabia Over Facebook Comment

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker, Anojan Sivarasa, is facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia after an appellate court convicted him of blasphemy over a Facebook comment allegedly deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad. His case has triggered urgent legal and diplomatic efforts by Sri Lankan authorities to prevent his execution. Sivarasa, who is…

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World News

Oriire School Abduction: Army Converts Old Oyo Park Into Training Ground to Prevent Fresh Kidnappings

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Oriire School Abduction: Army Converts Old Oyo Park Into Training Ground to Prevent Fresh Kidnappings

The Nigerian Army has designated the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State as a military training area as part of measures to prevent a recurrence of the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The development was disclosed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Auwalu…

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National Security and Military

NAF Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing on Benue Farmland Days After Fatal Ondo Aircraft Crash

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NAF Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing on Benue Farmland Days After Fatal Ondo Aircraft Crash

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter made a precautionary landing on farmland in Benue State after a combat mission, drawing attention to military aviation safety just two days after a separate aircraft crash in Ondo State that killed all 25 people on board. The helicopter was returning from an operation against suspected kidnappers when its…

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Aviation accident

20 NYSC Prospective Corps Members Rescued After Seven Days in Captivity as Uzodimma Hails Security Agencies

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20 NYSC Prospective Corps Members Rescued After Seven Days in Captivity as Uzodimma Hails Security Agencies

Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted while travelling through Imo State to their orientation camps, have regained their freedom after seven days in captivity. The victims were rescued on Wednesday, October 7, following a sustained search-and-rescue operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), military…

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News

Arteta Signs New Arsenal Deal Until 2030 After Ending Club’s 22-Year Title Drought

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Arteta Signs New Arsenal Deal Until 2030 After Ending Club’s 22-Year Title Drought

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract that will keep him at the helm of the Premier League champions until June 2030, strengthening the club’s commitment to the Spaniard following his successful transformation of the North London side. The club confirmed the agreement on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, bringing an end to…

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EPL, Football