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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, describing his passing at the age of 77 as a significant loss to Kogi State and Nigeria. Idris died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, reportedly in the United Kingdom. His death has triggered condolences from political leaders and public…
A United States court record has revealed that Karl Von Batten, the Washington-based lobbyist hired by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, was convicted in 2003 after a physical assault involving his then-girlfriend. The conviction, handed down on December 10, 2003, is contained in the record of a case before the District of Columbia courts. In the…
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Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed died on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the age of 76, with flags ordered to fly…
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More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states have been identified as being at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25, 2026, following a high riverine flood-risk advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA). The advisory, designated NFA-2026-262, was issued by NiHSA Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Arch. Umar Mohammed,…
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Arsenal’s flawless start to the 2026/27 Premier League season came crashing down in spectacular fashion on Saturday as Brighton & Hove Albion produced a commanding 3-0 victory over the reigning champions at the Amex Stadium. The defeat ended Arsenal’s perfect four-game league run and handed Mikel Arteta’s side their heaviest loss in more than three…
Fresh details from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration in Paris have drawn attention to a $500,000 payment made in January 2003 to Jennifer Douglas, who was then the wife of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, amid negotiations surrounding the controversial Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. The details are contained in the final award of a…
Chelsea’s difficult start to the 2026/27 Premier League season took another painful turn on Friday night as Brentford produced a stunning second-half masterclass to sweep the Blues aside 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium. The West London derby remained goalless at the break, but Brentford exploded after half-time to secure a memorable victory. Chelsea began…
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The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 people who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the constitution of the panel on Saturday, September 19, 2026, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive…
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A community security commander, identified as Agbeniga Taye, has been killed by suspected bandits during an attack on Idofin-Ayekale in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, with two other residents reportedly abducted in the incident. The attack occurred on Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, according to a source who spoke to Afrika Eyes. The…
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The Anambra State Government says it is still servicing eight external loans associated with the administration of former Governor Peter Obi, with the state’s Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Dr Law Mefor, saying deductions continue to be made from the state’s federal allocations to repay the facilities. Mefor made the disclosure amid a growing…