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Arsenal and Manchester City secured hard-fought victories in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, defeating Slavia Prague 2-1 and RB Leipzig 3-2 respectively in their fourth league-phase fixtures. At the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Arsenal took an early lead through Noni Madueke, who scored in the ninth minute after being set up…
Residents of Ero Omo-Kilanko-Biada community in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to urgently rehabilitate their deteriorating access road, warning that severe erosion and deep gullies are threatening residential buildings, disrupting commercial activities and could completely cut off the community during the next rainy season. The residents,…
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The Kebbi State Government has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, of exploiting insecurity and the suffering of victims of banditry to advance their political interests ahead of the 2027 general elections. The allegations were contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to…
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The United Kingdom has announced a major overhaul of its immigration settlement system, increasing the standard qualifying period for most migrants seeking permanent residency from five years to 10 years under a new policy known as Earned Settlement. The Home Office announced the changes on November 2, 2026, with Nigerians and other foreign nationals among…
The Federal Government has introduced stricter payroll verification procedures for newly recruited workers following a sharp increase in personnel expenditure, which reached N1.96 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 and surpassed capital spending by approximately N267 billion. The new directive, announced by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), takes immediate effect…
… Nigerians Face Fresh Fuel Price Hike Risks The United States has carried out limited military strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns about global oil supplies and the potential for another increase in petrol and diesel prices in Nigeria. The strikes, reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026,…
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A Lagos-based car dealer, identified as Moses Benz, has reportedly lost vehicles and other property worth more than ₦700 million after a fire engulfed his car dealership and workshop in the Isheri-Idimu area of Lagos State. The fire reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 30, 2026, at Moses Benz Autocare, located along…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has accused his counterpart in the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, of being an absentee leader, alleging that he lives in the United States and only travels to Nigeria to attend meetings before returning abroad. Ajaero’s allegation comes amid an escalating disagreement between the…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a high-profile member of the group’s Shura Council, during an engagement in Kukawa, Borno State. Security sources said the operation, conducted on October 31, 2026, resulted in the neutralisation of Abu Hajara,…
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Kai Havertz delivered a decisive early blow as Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1–0 at Anfield on Sunday, November 1, 2026, giving Mikel Arteta’s side a crucial advantage in the race for the English Premier League title. The German forward struck in the 16th minute, finishing off a move initiated by Declan Rice to put the visitors…
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