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NNPC urges stakeholders to collaborate for sector-wide development
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has called on all stakeholders in the downstream petroleum sector to collaborate in order to drive sustainable growth and unlock value across the industry. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, made the call on Tuesday during the 2025 Inaugural Annual Downstream Petroleum Week, organised by the House…
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2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos edge Paraguay in five-goal thriller
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, rounded off their pre-World Cup preparations in style with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Paraguay in Casablanca on Tuesday evening. The thrilling encounter capped their 12th warm-up game, bringing their total tally to 50 goals scored and only six conceded. The Flamingos wasted no time announcing their intent, taking the lead inside the…
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FG urges Nigerians to unite against false foreign narratives
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to stand together in countering misleading and destabilizing narratives about the country being spread by foreign interests. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), led by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor…
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Super Eagles to face Gabon in 2026 World Cup play-off
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn to face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fixture was confirmed on Tuesday following the conclusion of the qualifying group stage. Nigeria secured their place in the play-offs after a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, while Gabon finished second in…
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Abure-led Labour Party urges INEC to enable candidate uploads for FCT polls
By Kunle Sanni – The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to grant it access to upload the credentials of its candidates for the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. The appeal was made during INEC’s quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of registered political parties, held on…
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BREAKING: Governor Diri, 23 Bayelsa lawmakers quit PDP, set to join APC
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending months of speculation about his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Diri’s resignation was confirmed on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, by his spokesman, Daniel Alabrah. The governor’s decision came alongside that of 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, who…
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Osun government endorses OMPG 2025, promises full institutional support
The Osun State Government has officially endorsed the Osun Military and Paramilitary Games 2025 (OMPG 2025), reaffirming its commitment to promoting sports as a tool for unity, discipline, and youth development. Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, who also serves as the Commissioner for Sports, gave the assurance during the endorsement ceremony held at the Government Secretariat, Abere. He described the…
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PDP suspends party chairmen of Imo, Abia over alleged anti-party activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Forum of State Chairmen has suspended the chairmen of its Imo and Abia chapters over alleged anti-party activities and attempts to undermine preparations for the party’s forthcoming national convention. The decision, taken at a meeting held on Tuesday at the party’s FCT secretariat in Abuja, was presided over by Edward Percy Masha, acting secretary of…
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Yoruba actress Iya Ile Okan passes on
By Tosin Brown – Veteran Nollywood actress, Iya Ile Okan is dead. The actress passed away weeks after her younger colleague, Kunle Afod, paid her visit over her ailing health. Kunle Afod broke the news of her death on Instagram on Monday, October 15, 2025. In his post, “Finally, we lost her.”
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FG allocates additional N1trn to boost solid minerals development
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has earmarked an additional N1 trillion for the development of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector in the 2025 national budget, as part of efforts to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on oil revenues. President Bola Tinubu disclosed this at the opening of the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, themed…
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