Premier League football returns this weekend after an extended international break, with a major off-field controversy surrounding Manchester City, pressure on several leading clubs and a series of important fixtures shaping the resumption of the 2026/27 campaign. The post EPL Resumes With Man City Controversy, Liverpool Clash And Manchester United’s Fight For Form appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Zenith Bank Plc is set to launch the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, an initiative aimed at inspiring young girls to dream boldly and develop the skills and confidence to pursue their aspirations. The post Zenith Bank To Launch Maiden Girl-Child Empowerment Programme appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Popular social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has expressed disappointment over a viral video showing some Nigerian Army officers allegedly supervising the distribution of bread as part of a campaign by some politicians. DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian military came under widespread public criticism a few days ago following the circulation of the video. In […] Isaac Fayose questions viral video of army officers ‘supervising’ bread sharing

US President Donald Trump has criticised the Nobel Committee’s decision to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge and human rights advocate Navi Pillay, describing the choice as “disgraceful” and an “indelible stain” on Norway. Pillay received the prestigious award on Friday in recognition of her efforts to combat war crimes and […] The post Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Award As ‘Disgraceful’ appeared first on OsunDefender.

Chelsea have announced that England international Cole Palmer has signed a new contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The post Palmer extends Chelsea contract until 2034 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Veteran Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri has revealed how his wife, Sadiat, maintained cordial relationships with female colleagues he was romantically involved with, despite knowing about his relationships with other actresses. Quadri disclosed in a snippet of an interview with African A List released on Friday, explaining that his wife was aware of his relationships but […] The post My Wife Fed, Cared For Actresses She Knew I Was Dating —Yinka Quadri appeared first on OsunDefender.

Veteran Yoruba actor, Yinka Quadri, has said his wife, Sadiat Quadri, fed and cared for actresses she knew he was dating, without ever confronting them. Quadri made the disclosure in a snippet of an interview with African A List released on Friday. He said Sadiat was aware of his relationships with the women but chose […] The post My wife fed, cared for actresses she knew I was dating — Yinka Quadri appeared first on Tribune Online.

According to him, restorative justice requires strong institutions, clear procedures and... The post Ekiti govt begins implementation of restorative justice framework appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigeria recorded the world’s highest diesel price increase between February and August 2026, with pump prices rising by 82.7 per cent, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The finding is contained in UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2026: The Geoeconomics of Development, released on Friday, October 9, 2026. The comparison […]

A leading basketball stakeholder and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has raised alarm over what he described as massive disenfranchisement of genuine basketball stakeholders across the country ahead of the Nigeria Basketball Federation elections. Mark, who spoke in Abuja on the state of basketball in Nigeria, said the process […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters a pivotal Matchday 8 this weekend, with the title race heating up at the top and pressure mounting at the bottom. All eyes will be on Aba and Kano as the league’s top two sides face tricky away tests. In what is arguably the standout fixture of the […]

The abductors of the three people, including two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan have demanded N120 million ransom. Our correspondent gathered yesterday that the kidnappers have established contact with the victims’ families. Oyo State police spokesman DSP Olayinka Ayanlade said security operatives had deployed a tactical manhunt and […]

The 20 prospective corps members released by suspected kidnappers have reportedly been allowed to choose any of the six South-West states for their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings. A parent of one of the survivors, who spoke to Punch on condition of anonymity on Friday, said the graduates could continue their service in any […] The post 20 Released Corps Members Offered Postings To Any South-West State appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Bauchi State government has completed the payment of gratuity arrears to retired state and local government civil servants who left service in 2012 and 2013, with payments for the 2014 batch scheduled to commence on Monday. The exercise is part of the N10 billion approved by Governor Bala Mohammed as the first tranche of […]

A youth group, the Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF), has called on the Rivers State government to extend its cash assistance gesture to flood victims in communities in Ogoniland of the state. The state government, through the State Flood Management and Prevention Committee, led by the deputy governor, Prof Ngozi Odu, had in the last few […]

For every woman who dies in childbirth, 20 to 30 others suffer... The post Most maternal deaths in Nigeria linked to preventable conditions – UNFPA appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Senator representing Plateau Central at the National Assembly, Diket Plang, has stated that the state will not allow outsiders to determine who governs the state. He noted that the Plateau is rich in human capital, including military, academic and political leaders capable of leading the state aright. He warned that allowing outsiders to choose […]

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has disclosed that the state and federal governments are working closely to establish responsible mining policy for artisanal miners in Niger State. Bago stated this when he received the Inter-tribal Association on a condolence visit to him over the death of 37 artisanal miners in the custody of the Nigeria […]

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for more inclusive mental healthcare, urging communities to listen to people with lived experience of mental health conditions and ensure their perspectives shape policies and services. The First Lady made the call in a message to mark the 2026 World Mental Health Day, observed on Saturday, October 10, […]