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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has led members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and chairmen of the state’s 23 local government areas to another meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in a renewed effort to consolidate reconciliation between the two political camps. The meeting, held at Fubara’s private residence…
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, says 8,320 students have completed its U-INSPIRE skills development programme as the institution prepares to graduate 16,152 students at its 41st convocation ceremony. The figures highlight the university’s efforts to complement academic qualifications with practical skills aimed at improving graduates’ employability and preparing them for the demands of…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a combination of dust haze, cloudy skies and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Monday, October 19, to Wednesday, October 21, 2026, urging residents to take precautions against weather-related risks. The agency disclosed this in its three-day weather outlook issued on Sunday, October 18, according to information published on its…
Eight Nigerian soldiers have reportedly been killed after their patrol vehicle struck a landmine suspected to have been planted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, close to Nigeria’s border with Cameroon. The deadly explosion occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Kinuba village, approximately 25 kilometres from Gamboru, according to…
US president declares ‘complete and total endorsement’ of Israeli leader, cites Iran war partnership as voters prepare to go to the polls on October 27 United States President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid for re-election, throwing his support behind the longtime Israeli leader just nine days before the country’s…
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Fresh reports from Zamfara State indicate that fighters loyal to notorious bandit leader Aleru have reportedly killed a rival bandit kingpin, Kachallah Dogo Baldu, during an ongoing clash between rival armed groups in the eastern part of Mada. Sources from the area said Dogo Baldu was reportedly killed during the fierce fighting, which has also…
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, October 18, 2026, thanks to a late goal from substitute Noni Madueke that earned the Gunners all three points in their English Premier League encounter at the City Ground. The reigning champions had to dig deep to overcome a stubborn Forest side, whose disciplined…
Two suspected bandits have been killed and ₦10 million reportedly paid as ransom recovered following a security operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The operation also led to the safe release of a kidnapped man, identified as 45-year-old Kabiru Aliyu, a resident of Falgore Village. The Kano State Police Command…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a clean sweep in the Kogi State local government elections, winning all 21 chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship positions contested across the state. The results were announced on Sunday, October 18, 2026, by the Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mamman Nda-Eri, following the conclusion…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to verify mobile phones before purchasing them, introducing a simple way for consumers to check whether a device has been approved and verified for use on the country’s telecommunications networks. The advisory comes as the commission steps up enforcement of device compliance requirements aimed at protecting consumers,…
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