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Saturday, Oct 24

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1,220 sacked Kwara teachers beg governor for reinstatement

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Deputy Coordinator of the Sunset Teachers, Wasiu Yunusa, made the appeal at a news conference on Saturday in Ilorin.

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Kaduna debunks N2.3trn APC campaign spending claim

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The government described a letter circulating on social media, which allegedly indicated the approval, as fake, saying the governor neither authored nor authorised the document.

Insults can’t stop growing rejection of your party, ADC replies APC

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Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Campaign Council, said this while reacting to a statement issued by Dele Alake, spokesman of the APC Campaign Council.

Tinubu wouldn’t have brought in Muri-Okunola had Gbajabiamila been an effective CoS — Laolu Akande

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Akande said the president’s reliance on Muri-Okunola, his Principal Private Secretary, to organise his schedule suggested shortcomings in the management of the Presidency.

Why some people around Tinubu don’t want Fashola – Ex-presidential aide

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Akande said Fashola’s absence from the government could partly be due to fatigue, but argued that opposition from people around the President was a more significant factor.

Despite being marginalized by Buhari’s government, Tinubu bided his time – Ex-presidential aide

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He claimed that he witnessed instances in which the President was sidelined at party meetings.

They created hunger, poverty that we are addressing now, Tinubu blames opponents

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Tinubu spoke on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign flag-off rally at Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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INTIMATE AFFAIR: Don’t let loneliness choose for you, by Funke Egbemode

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Loneliness can make a red flag look pink. It can make a liability look like a companion. It can make a woman who has spent years building a beautiful life hand over the keys to a stranger simply because he says, 'Good morning, beautiful'…

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Importance of foundational education in focus, as MD School sets to celebrate 40th anniversary.

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This comes during a press briefing held during the week, by MD School, Oko-Oba, Lagos, to announce the celebration of 40 years of its existence. MD School is the first private co-educational inclusive school in Lagos state.

Weeks, not days in Kompany recovery, say Bayern

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Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl confirmed Kompany was still hospitalised in a “stable” condition.

Provide proof of your deepfake allegation, ADC challenges APC

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The ADC also criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, arguing that rising living costs and declining purchasing power, rather than alleged opposition propaganda, were responsible for Nigerians’ dissatisfaction with the ruling…

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U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat North Korea to reach knockout stage

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The Flamingos secured the victory at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, Morocco on Friday.

2027: Basiru urges former assembly presiding officers to mobilise support for Tinubu, defend reform gains

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Basiru made the call at a programme organised by the Kaduna State Chapter of the Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, themed “Kaduna 2026: United Voices of Experience, All Together for Tinubu 2027.”

Nigeria’s Ebola case genetically related to Kenya index case – Pate

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The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday night, while providing an update on the country’s response to the confirmed case.

Ilenikhena scores in back-to-back Al-Ittihad games

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The Super Eagles striker scored the opener in the 30th minute of Al-Ittihad’s 2-0 win over Al-Diriyah at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah in the 11th round. It came three days after he scored and provided an assist in the 4-1…

2027: Show your achievements as governor, not ability to jump up and down, PDP chieftain urges Makinde

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Oluyede, founder of the Oluyede Progressive Alliance for Renewed Hope Agenda, criticised Makinde’s decision to prioritise physical fitness as a campaign issue.

Ogogo’s daughters announce Nollywood plans, pledge to sustain father’s legacy

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Taiwo Halima Olamide, known as Lima Ogogo, and her sister, Shakirat Taiwo, popularly called Kira Ogogo, announced their plans in an appreciation video shared on social media on Wednesday, October 21.

Barcelona, Inter Miami hail Messi’s historic Asturias award

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Messi received the award at a ceremony at the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo, Spain, on Friday, October 23.

Rivers probes forced virginity tests on 16 schoolgirls

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The ministry condemned the reported incident in a statement dated October 22, 2026, saying the alleged exercise involved members of a traditional institution in the community.

Ogun butcher arrested for stabbing colleague to death

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According to a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Friday, 26-year-old Wasiu was stabbed following a disagreement at their workplace in Alagbole meat market, Ogun State, last Sunday.

2027: Rig and die, we will kill whoever rigs – Omo-Agege

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, who is contesting the Delta Central Senatorial seat, issued the threat at a political gathering.

Makinde campaign team to Tinubu: You betrayed the North, they won’t vote for you

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Richard Ihediwa, Director, strategic Communications of the APM Presidential campaign, alleged that President Tinubu’s policies and their “life-discounting consequences on millions of citizens have become scarlet letters for which Nigerians…

Friday, Oct 23

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Jide Kosoko laments debt as N300m cinema film fails to yield profit + Video

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Kosoko made the disclosure in a recent interview with African A-List, where he explained that the film was financed by investors who expected returns, not money given to him as a gift.

Bayelsa Assembly okays state police, takes first reading of two bills

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The approval followed the passage of the Sixth Alteration Bill by the National Assembly and its subsequent transmission to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration, as required by the constitutional amendment process.

Ogogo’s daughters announce plans to join Nollywood, continue father’s legacy

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The sisters, Taiwo Halima Olamide, also known as Lima Ogogo, and Shakirat Taiwo, popularly called Kira Ogogo, made the announcement in an appreciation video shared on Instagram.

New tax laws: NURTW laments commercial drivers still face multiple highway taxes

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The union lamented that a driver travelling from Calabar to Kano could spend as much as N300,000 on the road on various taxes and levies imposed by different collectors.

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Bail is free, Police insist, warn officers, public against payments

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SP Awu Fidelis, the Head of the Complaints Response Unit (CRU), Force Headquarters, Abuja, gave the warning during a sensitisation rally in Lagos on Friday.

Nigerian community in UK mourns as 35-year-old father of two dies in sleep

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The community announced his death in a statement shared on its X account on Friday, October 23.

Tchouameni reveals truth behind Real Madrid dressing room clash with Valverde

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The French international addressed the controversy surrounding the reported altercation in May, which left Valverde requiring hospital treatment for a head injury.

Oliver Kahn warns Nagelsmann against taking Manchester United job

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Nagelsmann has emerged as a potential candidate to replace Michael Carrick, who is facing pressure following a run of poor results at Old Trafford.