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Wike Declares Kingibe Won’t Return to Senate in 2027, Defends FCT Borrowing

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Wike Declares Kingibe Won’t Return to Senate in 2027, Defends FCT Borrowing

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate after the 2027 general election, escalating the political disagreement between the FCT minister and the senator representing the nation’s capital. Wike made the statement on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, while speaking with journalists during an…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Dangote Unveils $10bn Power Investment Plan to Transform Nigeria, Africa’s Electricity Sector

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Dangote Unveils $10bn Power Investment Plan to Transform Nigeria, Africa’s Electricity Sector

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans by his business group to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, as he identified electricity supply as critical to industrialisation and economic growth on the continent. Dangote disclosed the proposed investment during an interview with…

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Business Investments

NEMA Activates Emergency Teams as 15 States Face High Riverine Flood Risk

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NEMA Activates Emergency Teams as 15 States Face High Riverine Flood Risk

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has placed its emergency response structures on standby after the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) issued a high-risk flood alert covering 15 states across Nigeria. The warning followed forecasts of rising river levels and an increased possibility of riverine flooding between September 19 and 25, 2026. NiHSA advised residents…

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Tragedy in Ilorin: Fire Service Recovers Body of 52-Year-Old Man From Domestic Well

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Tragedy in Ilorin: Fire Service Recovers Body of 52-Year-Old Man From Domestic Well

The Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the body of a 52-year-old man, identified as Alaba Ayeni, from a domestic well in Ilorin, the state capital, in a tragic incident that has raised fresh concerns about safety around uncovered wells. The incident occurred near Lamp Bearers Islamic School, off Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin, where the man…

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News

Kwara APC Changes Running Mate, Picks Seun Oguniyi for 2027 Governorship Race

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Kwara APC Changes Running Mate, Picks Seun Oguniyi for 2027 Governorship Race

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has replaced its previously listed deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election, with serving State House of Assembly member Oluwaseun David Oguniyi, popularly known as Adato, emerging as the new running mate to the party’s governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu. The development represents a change from the candidate…

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Kwara 2027, Politics

Troops, Police Rescue 7 Kidnapped Victims on Dayi-Malumfashi Road in Katsina

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Troops, Police Rescue 7 Kidnapped Victims on Dayi-Malumfashi Road in Katsina

Troops of 17 Brigade, in collaboration with the Nigerian Police, have rescued seven kidnapped victims along the Dayi–Malumfashi road in Katsina State. The rescue operation was conducted at about 11:45 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2026, when the security forces intercepted a green-coloured Volkswagen Golf 3, with registration number Kano BCH-528ZY, conveying the victims. The rescued…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Super Eagles: Chelle Unveils 13 New Faces as Nigeria Expands Senior Team Options

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Super Eagles: Chelle Unveils 13 New Faces as Nigeria Expands Senior Team Options

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has handed first senior invitations to 13 players as Nigeria continues to widen its pool of options ahead of a busy international schedule. The new invitees cut across defence, midfield, goalkeeping and attack, with most currently playing their club football in Europe and the Middle East. The development comes…

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Football, Nigeria Super Eagles

Kwara APC Rift Deepens as Yahaya Seriki Petitions DSS Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks by Yeketi

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Kwara APC Rift Deepens as Yahaya Seriki Petitions DSS Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks by Yeketi

ILORIN — The political temperature within the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has risen further as former governorship aspirant, Ambassador Abdulfatah Yahaya Seriki-Gambari, reportedly petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged defamatory remarks attributed to APC chieftain, Engineer Musa Ayinla Yeketi. The development as reported by Confidence News Nigeria,…

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News

Lagos Orders Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate as NiHSA Issues Fresh Alert

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Lagos Orders Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate as NiHSA Issues Fresh Alert

The Lagos State Government has directed residents living in flood-prone and low-lying communities to temporarily relocate to higher ground following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA). The directive was issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement released on Monday, September…

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Environmental disasters, Weather and Climate

Real Madrid Hit by Major Valverde Injury Blow After Atletico Madrid Derby Defeat

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Real Madrid Hit by Major Valverde Injury Blow After Atletico Madrid Derby Defeat

Real Madrid’s dramatic 2-1 defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid has been compounded by a major injury setback, with influential midfielder Federico Valverde diagnosed with severe trauma to his left ankle following Sunday’s fiery LaLiga derby. The setback adds another painful dimension to a night that saw Madrid lose the bragging rights at the Metropolitano…

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Football, La Liga