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Sowore, Basiru Trade Words Over Alleged UNILORIN Expulsion, UNILAG Admission

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Sowore, Basiru Trade Words Over Alleged UNILORIN Expulsion, UNILAG Admission

A political dispute has erupted between African Action Congress (AAC) leader Omoyele Sowore and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary Ajibola Basiru over their student activism days, with Sowore claiming he helped Basiru secure admission to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after an alleged expulsion from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). The controversy intensified on…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Arteta Sounds Alarm Over Saka Injury After Arsenal’s Thrilling Draw With Bayern Munich

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Arteta Sounds Alarm Over Saka Injury After Arsenal’s Thrilling Draw With Bayern Munich

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed serious concern over Bukayo Saka’s fitness after the England international suffered a suspected quadriceps injury during the Gunners’ dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. Saka was forced off in the 10th minute of Wednesday’s encounter at the Allianz Arena after going down while attempting…

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Football

Ebola: Diplomat Diagnosed With Virus Develops Multi-Organ Failure as Nigeria Ramps Up Containment Efforts

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Ebola: Diplomat Diagnosed With Virus Develops Multi-Organ Failure as Nigeria Ramps Up Containment Efforts

ABUJA, Nigeria — Concerns over the spread of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria have intensified following reports that a diplomat diagnosed with the deadly Bundibugyo strain developed multi-organ failure, prompting renewed attention to the country’s emergency response and disease-surveillance measures. The development was disclosed on Wednesday, October 21, by officials of the Nigeria Centre for…

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Health & Wellness

Basiru Dismisses Sowore’s Political Credibility, Calls Him a Skit Maker Over Request to Use Aso Villa for Campaign Event

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Basiru Dismisses Sowore’s Political Credibility, Calls Him a Skit Maker Over Request to Use Aso Villa for Campaign Event

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has questioned the political credibility of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following the party’s request to use the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, for a campaign-related event ahead of the 2027 general elections. Basiru described Sowore as a “skit maker”…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

APC Scribe Fires Back at Atiku, Questions His Economic Credentials Over Nigeria’s Hardship

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APC Scribe Fires Back at Atiku, Questions His Economic Credentials Over Nigeria’s Hardship

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified its political confrontation with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, challenging his economic credentials and questioning his record in government as the battle over President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, has argued that opposition leaders…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Army Arrests DJ Abam Over Alleged Violent Crimes in Peva, Taraba State

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Army Arrests DJ Abam Over Alleged Violent Crimes in Peva, Taraba State

… Residents hope suspect’s arrest will pave the way for accountability over alleged killings, kidnappings, extortion and property seizures. The reported arrest of Denen Joe, popularly known as DJ Abam, has sparked renewed hope among residents of Peva and neighbouring communities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, where he has been accused of…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

UCL Showdown: Arsenal Hold Bayern Munich to Thrilling 2–2 Draw

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UCL Showdown: Arsenal Hold Bayern Munich to Thrilling 2–2 Draw

Arsenal produced a resilient performance away from home to secure a 2–2 draw against Bayern Munich in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, denying the German giants victory in a fiercely contested European encounter. The result at Bayern’s home ground keeps the spotlight on Arsenal’s ability to compete against elite European…

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Football, UCL

Cross River Assembly Backs State Police, All 22 Lawmakers Vote in Favour of Constitutional Bill

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Cross River Assembly Backs State Police, All 22 Lawmakers Vote in Favour of Constitutional Bill

The Cross River State House of Assembly has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police services in Nigeria, strengthening the growing legislative momentum behind decentralised policing as the country seeks more effective responses to insecurity. The bill, known as the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, was passed during plenary on Tuesday, October 20,…

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Legislation and Legislature

AAC Seeks Presidential Villa Venue for Sowore’s Campaign Council Inauguration, Requests Logistics for 5,000 Supporters

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AAC Seeks Presidential Villa Venue for Sowore’s Campaign Council Inauguration, Requests Logistics for 5,000 Supporters

The African Action Congress (AAC) has written to President Bola Tinubu, seeking approval to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council for its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, on November 11, 2026. In a letter dated October 21, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Secretary, Oshiokhue Philip Ikpeminoghena, the AAC…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Mexico Clears Reno Omokri as Ambassador After Eight-Month Wait, Adds Three Central American Nations to His Brief

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Mexico Clears Reno Omokri as Ambassador After Eight-Month Wait, Adds Three Central American Nations to His Brief

Mexico has formally approved the appointment of Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador, ending months of uncertainty over his diplomatic posting and clearing the way for him to represent the country in four nations. The approval, known as agrément, was announced by Omokri in a social media post and reported by Nigerian media on October 20…

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Embassy and Consulates