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China Backs Nigeria Amid US Military Threat
November 04, (THEWILL) — China has condemned the United States for what it described as an attempt to “interfere” in Nigeria’s internal affairs under the guise of religion, after US President, Donald Trump, threatened possible military action over alleged killings of Christians. At a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao […] The post China Backs Nigeria Amid US Military Threat appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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JUST IN: Rowdy plenary forces House of Reps into closed-door session
As deliberations continued on the three motions, tensions flared on the floor, with lawmakers engaging in side discussions and open confrontations that disrupted proceedings The post JUST IN: Rowdy plenary forces House of Reps into closed-door session appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fashion Week: Meta Deepens Community Engagement Through Facebook Lounge In Lagos
Meta, through its flagship platform Facebook, has reinforced its commitment to creativity, community and connection at this year’s Lagos Fashion Week, hosting its first-ever Facebook Lounge experience. The three-day activation created an immersive environment that brought together young adults, designers, creatives, and fashion enthusiasts to explore new forms of expression and digital engagement. Speaking on […]
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Convene Inter-Religious Dialogue To Clear Narrative Of Genocide, CSO Urges Tinubu
…Decries Absence of Ambassadors to Lobby World Powers, Gives Tinubu Nov 2025 Deadline to Appoint The leadership of the National Civil Society Council has advised the Federal Government to convene… The post Convene Inter-Religious Dialogue To Clear Narrative Of Genocide, CSO Urges Tinubu appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Fiorentina Sack Pioli After Winless Serie A Start
November 04, (THEWILL) — Stefano Pioli has been dismissed by Fiorentina following a winless run of 10 Serie A matches since his appointment last summer. The 60-year-old, who led AC Milan to the league title in 2021/2022, managed only four draws and six losses in domestic competition despite winning all four UEFA Conference League fixtures. […] The post Fiorentina Sack Pioli After Winless Serie A Start appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Alleged N6bn money laundering: Court orders Mompha to enter defence
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday, dismissed a no-case submission by internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly called Mompha, over an alleged six billion naira money laundering charges. Justice Mojisola Dada, ordered the defendant to begin his defence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defendant is being prosecuted by the Economic and […] The post Alleged N6bn money laundering: Court orders Mompha to enter defence appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2026 WCQ Playoffs: Gabon to unveil squad for Super Eagles clash Thursday
Panthers of Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma will unveil his squad for the 2026 FIFA World playoffs on Thursday. According to the Gabonese Press Agency, AGP, Mouyouma will include 25 players in the list. The Panthers will take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the semi-final at the El Barid Stadium, Rabat, on Thursday, […] 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Gabon to unveil squad for Super Eagles clash Thursday
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Nigeria’s constitution does not tolerate religious persecution – Foreign Minister Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said the Nigerian constitution does not allow religious persecution. Tuggar made this statement on Tuesday at a press conference in Berlin, Germany. He was reacting to United States President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention over the killing of Christians in Nigeria. “It’s impossible for there to […] Nigeria’s constitution does not tolerate religious persecution – Foreign Minister Tuggar
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WHO Issues New Guidance to Help Countries Manage Health Financing Emergencies
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, November 3, 2025, released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which are disrupting the delivery of essential health services in many countries. The new guidance, titled “Responding to the health financing emergency: immediate measures […]
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Rowdy session in Reps over committee jurisdiction on Lagos Trade Fair investigation
A heated argument broke out on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday over which committee has the mandate to investigate the alleged irregular allocation and management of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex — the Committee on Public Assets or the Committee on Commerce. The post Rowdy session in Reps over committee jurisdiction on Lagos Trade Fair investigation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I converted from Christianity to Islam – Burna Boy
Nigerian Afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has opened up about his journey from Christianity to Islam, saying that despite his religious exploration, he remains uncertain about spiritual truth. The post I converted from Christianity to Islam – Burna Boy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BREAKING: Ex-US Vice President, Dick Cheney is dead
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney is dead. It was gathered that that Cheney died at the age of 84, according to a statement released by his family and reported by American media outlets on Tuesday. Cheney, who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush from 2001 […] BREAKING: Ex-US Vice President, Dick Cheney is dead
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FG launches platform to curb corruption, improve accountability in tertiary institutions
…Alausa says initiative will restore public trust, ensure evidence-based decision making By Joseph Erunke, Abuja  The Federal Government has unveiled a landmark initiative aimed at entrenching transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Nigeria’s tertiary education system with the official launch of the Federal Government Tertiary Institution Governance and Transparency Platform,FTIGTP. Speaking at the event in Abuja on […] The post FG launches platform to curb corruption, improve accountability in tertiary institutions appeared first on Vanguard News.
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CAFCL: Rivers United not scared of group opponents — Finidi 
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George his optimistic his side can rub shoulders with the big teams in their CAF Champions League group, Prompt News reports. The Port Harcourt club are drawn in a difficult group with Pyramids FC, who are the defending champions, CAF Confederation Cup champions RS Berkane and [...]
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Odumodublvck Dragged To Court Over Alleged Intimidation Of Chocolate City Executive
Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, professionally known as Odumodublvck, has been summoned to appear in court over allegations of criminal intimidation against a top executive of Chocolate City Music. A Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja, led by Magistrate Farida Ibrahim, issued the summons on November 3, 2025, directing Odumodublvck to appear on November 6, 2025, to […]
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Dick Cheney, former US vice president dies at 84
Cheney was the 46th vice president, serving under Republican president George W. Bush for two terms - 2001 and 2009. The post Dick Cheney, former US vice president dies at 84 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BREAKING: China Backs Tinubu, Blasts Trump’s Military Threat Over ‘Christian Persecution’ Claims
China has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning delivered a sharp rebuke to Washington, warning against using religion and human rights as pretexts for foreign interference. […]
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Imo: Police launch manhunt for suspects in attack on woman assisting investigation
The Imo State Police Command under the watch of CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into a viral video showing a woman, identified as Mrs Agu Ndididamaka, 55 years old, from Umuakaliukwu Kindred, Uboegbelu, Azaraubo, Emekuku, Owerri North LGA, being assaulted by a group of men for helping police investigation in […] Imo: Police launch manhunt for suspects in attack on woman assisting investigation
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Arne Slot urges Liverpool fans to pack Anfield for Real Madrid showdown
The Dutchman expressed optimism that his team can rise to the challenge with the backing of their home crowd. The post Arne Slot urges Liverpool fans to pack Anfield for Real Madrid showdown appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Suspected gunmen kill POS operators, injure others in Kano
Gunmen have killed a young POS operator and injured several people during an attack in Sodawa village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State. A resident, Mallam Zaharaddin, confirmed that the incident happened late Sunday night. He explained that the gunmen were suspected armed robbers who trailed the victim after he withdrew money for his […] Suspected gunmen kill POS operators, injure others in Kano
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Spotify Active Users Top 700 Million, Paying Subscribers Rise 12%
Revenue rose by seven percent to 4.3 billion euros ($4.9 billion), beating the company's guidance of 4.2 billion euros. The post Spotify Active Users Top 700 Million, Paying Subscribers Rise 12% appeared first on Channels Television.
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Court grants lawyer’s FOI request, orders ministry to release conditional cash transfers beneficiaries’ details
The court awarded N2 million in damages against the ministry for refusing to grant the lawyer’s request in breach of the FOI Act. The post Court grants lawyer’s FOI request, orders ministry to release conditional cash transfers beneficiaries’ details appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Navy vows commitment to protect Nigeria energy interest
 The Nigerian Navy has vowed to safeguard the nation’s energy interests through enhanced inter-agency collaboration. The new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, made the remark during his official assumption of duty in Calabar on Tuesday. Okehie said that the mission of the present Chief of Naval Staff was […] The post Navy vows commitment to protect Nigeria energy interest appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Civic Advocacy Group Backs Disciplinary Action At Ajaokuta Steel
… Faults Process, Demands Affected Workers Reinstatement Pending Proper Investigation LAGOS – A civic advocacy group, Frontier for Transparency (FFT), has backed the disciplinary action taken against some staff of… The post Civic Advocacy Group Backs Disciplinary Action At Ajaokuta Steel appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s Aderonke Atoyebi shines in Denmark, named ISCA role model of the year
Nigeria’s Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi has etched her name on the global stage after being crowned the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) Role Model of the Year in Copenhagen, Denmark, The post Nigeria’s Aderonke Atoyebi shines in Denmark, named ISCA role model of the year appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Natasha’s alleged passport seizure: ‘It was a routine’ – NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has responded to allegations that it confiscated the international passport of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Udughan. The post Natasha’s alleged passport seizure: ‘It was a routine’ – NIS appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Court frees 13 Taraba inmates, orders N48m compensation
A Federal High Court in Jalingo has freed 13 inmates who were held in the Taraba State Correctional Centre for between one and six years without trial. Their release followed a lawsuit filed by human rights lawyer, Barrister John Nkemnagum Okezie, who represented them free of charge. He sued the Nigeria Police Force and the […] Court frees 13 Taraba inmates, orders N48m compensation
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Governor Alia Appoints Professor Kenen As Benue Varsity VC
Benue State governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Professor Emmanuel Kenen as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Fr. Adasu University, Makurdi (FAUM). The appointment, which is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, explained that the appointment followed the recommendation of the Governing Council […]
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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies At 84
Cheney was the 46th vice president, serving under Republican president George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009. The post Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies At 84 appeared first on Channels Television.
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Senate Launches Probe Into Nationwide Rail Failures As Derailments Surge
Senate set up an ad hoc committee to uncover the root causes of recurring derailments and assess the condition of rail infrastructure, as well as the imported materials used in the sector. The post Senate Launches Probe Into Nationwide Rail Failures As Derailments Surge appeared first on Channels Television.
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Falz decries rising tribal, religious tensions
Rapper and actor Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz has expressed distress over the growing tribal and religious divisions in the country. Falz shared his concerns in response to a The post Falz decries rising tribal, religious tensions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Between Faith and Identity: Misconceptions on Bahaushe, Bamaguje, and Islam in Hausa Land
Abstract The Hausa are among the most influential and widespread ethnolinguistic communities in West Africa. Yet the meanings of Bahaushe (a Hausa person), Bamaguje (a Maguzawa individual), and “Hausa–Fulani” remain contested—shaped by centuries of Islamization, migration, state formation, colonial codification, and cultural assimilation. This article integrates historical, linguistic, and anthropological evidence to clarify these concepts. […]
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Woman assaulted for aiding police investigation
A video clip of the incident shows some men beating and kicking the woman, while another woman who disapproved of the assault filmed it from another building. The post Woman assaulted for aiding police investigation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Edo gets strigent laws to secure government property 
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has signed the Edo State Public Property Protection Law, 2025, and the Customary Court of Appeal (Re-establishment) Law, 2025, into law. Both laws, according to Chief The post Edo gets strigent laws to secure government property  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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IGP Deploys CP Shogunle to Oversee 2025 Anambra Governorship Election Security
CP Abayomi Shogunle has resumed duty as the Commissioner of Police to oversee security for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, Tochukwu Ikenga made the announcement on Tuesday in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka. According to him, CP Shogunle’s […]
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UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire as Sudan crisis worsens
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the situation in the war-torn country is rapidly worsening following the fall of a key city to paramilitary forces. Speaking on Tuesday at the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Guterres urged Sudan’s rival factions to embrace dialogue […] UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire as Sudan crisis worsens
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