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2027: How APC’s Biggest Threat Comes From Within – Ali Ndume

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2027: How APC’s Biggest Threat Comes From Within – Ali Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has warned that internal divisions, conflicting interests and questionable loyalty among members pose a greater threat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) than opposition parties ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Ndume made the observation during an interview on Arise News, where he discussed the ruling…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Niger Republic Bans Petrol, Diesel Exports as Fuel Shortages Deepen, Prioritises Local Consumers

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Niger Republic Bans Petrol, Diesel Exports as Fuel Shortages Deepen, Prioritises Local Consumers

The Republic of Niger has prohibited the export of premium petrol and diesel in a move aimed at protecting domestic supplies amid growing fuel shortages and disruptions in international petroleum markets. The directive, signed by the country’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Abdoulaye Seydou, on October 12, 2026, requires locally produced petrol and diesel to…

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World News

BREAKING: Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies At 71

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BREAKING: Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies At 71

Former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead. He died on the morning of Monday, 19th October, 2026, according to an announcement by his family. In a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family, the family said it is “with hearts weighed down by immeasurable…

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Obituaries

Wike, Rivers Lawmakers, 23 Council Chairmen Meet Fubara Again as Reconciliation Push Gains Momentum

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Wike, Rivers Lawmakers, 23 Council Chairmen Meet Fubara Again as Reconciliation Push Gains Momentum

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…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

NiMet Warns of Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria as Heavy Rain Threatens Southern States

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NiMet Warns of Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria as Heavy Rain Threatens Southern States

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…

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NiNet, Weather and Climate

Eight Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Borno as Patrol Vehicle Hits Suspected ISWAP Landmine

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Eight Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Borno as Patrol Vehicle Hits Suspected ISWAP Landmine

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…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Zamfara Bandit Clashes: Aleru’s Fighters Reportedly Kill Notorious Kachallah Dogo Baldu

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Zamfara Bandit Clashes: Aleru’s Fighters Reportedly Kill Notorious Kachallah Dogo Baldu

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…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

NCC Warns Phone Buyers: Dial *315# Before Paying for Any New or Used Device

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NCC Warns Phone Buyers: Dial *315# Before Paying for Any New or Used Device

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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Telecoms & Information Technology

Tinubu’s Cryptic Message to Kwara: Is AbdulRazaq the Man the Presidency Wants Others to Follow?

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Tinubu’s Cryptic Message to Kwara: Is AbdulRazaq the Man the Presidency Wants Others to Follow?

By Oyez Olatunde Rex … As appointments, political realignments and the G-15 crisis reshape the state’s political landscape, the signs from Abuja raise fresh questions about who holds the President’s confidence, and what it could mean for Kwara in 2027. Kwara politics is entering an interesting phase. As the 2027 elections draw closer, political appointments,…

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Features, Kwara 2027, Politics

Panic in Abuja as Private Jet’s Door Tears Off at 3,000 Feet, Makes Emergency Landing

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Panic in Abuja as Private Jet’s Door Tears Off at 3,000 Feet, Makes Emergency Landing

A private jet bound for Lagos narrowly avoided a potential aviation disaster after its cabin door detached mid-air shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, forcing the flight crew to declare an emergency and return to the airport. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, involving a Bombardier Challenger 600-series aircraft…

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Aviation accident, Civil aviation and Travels