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Full names of 3 Nigerians, 13 others arrested, charged over alleged US election offences
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Ikeja Electric Begins Refunds For Customers Who Paid For Meters
 Ikeja Electric Plc has commenced refunds to customers who previously paid for electricity meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) programme. The distribution company disclosed this during its September virtual stakeholder engagement, a monthly forum in which it provides updates on its operations and responds to customer-raised issues. Ikeja Electric said customers qualified for refunds […] 
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149 Detainees, Including Children, Died At Borno Barracks In 5 Months – Amnesty International
 Amnesty International has revealed that at least 149 people, including children and babies, died between January and May 2016 under appalling conditions at the detention facility in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, Borno State. The global human rights organisation disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, detailing the scale of deaths and the deplorable conditions endured […] 
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Peter Obi disowns fake letter allegedly sent to Onitsha monarch
 The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has disowned a purported letter circulating on s
The post Peter Obi disowns fake letter allegedly sent to Onitsha monarch appeared first on Tribune Online. 
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Taraba Mining Pit Collapse: 4 Dead, 1 Rescued Alive, Not 20 Feared Dead — Eyewitnesses
 Contrary to earlier reports that more than 20 people were feared dead in the mining pit collapse at Mayo Kam in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, eyewitnesses and community sources have put the confirmed death toll at four, with one person rescued alive. The eyewitnesses, who participated in the rescue operation following Thursday’s […] 
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We’re not spoilt despite being Dangote’s children – Halima Dangote
 Halima, Fatima and Mariya occupy senior positions within the Dangote Group as the conglomerate continues to develop its succession structure.
The post We’re not spoilt despite being Dangote’s children – Halima Dangote appeared first on Vanguard News. 
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Miners’ Deaths: FG Sets Up 10-Man Probe Panel, Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers
 Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the constitution of the committee on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while also releasing the names of 20 NSCDC officers suspended in connection with the incident.
The post Miners’ Deaths: FG Sets Up 10-Man Probe Panel, Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA. 
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Roads leading to campuses part of education infrastructure —NANS
 The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared that roads leading to campuses are part of education infrastructure,
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Trump Enforces White House Media Ban, Seizes CNN, MS NOW, Politico Journalists’ Press Passes
 The action came less than a day after Trump announced that the three organisations would no longer be permitted on White House grounds, escalating his long-running confrontation with sections of the American media.
The post Trump Enforces White House Media Ban, Seizes CNN, MS NOW, Politico Journalists’ Press Passes appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA. 
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How and why Sunrise, Leno lost in Paris
 Despite repeated attempts, President Buhari wasn’t convinced that Nigeria should pay USD 200, or even higher to someone who did nothing but merely presented an unauthorized contract document. 
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Read what Abia APC said about alleged petition to relocate Bende Collation Centre
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2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku urges Falconets to forget England, focus on Colombia
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Halima Dangote Says She And Her Sisters Prefer To Let Their Work Speak
 Halima Dangote has spoken about the low-profile lifestyle she shares with her sisters, Fatima and Mariya, saying the three have never been particularly interested in flaunting their wealth or family background. Speaking during a Bloomberg interview, Halima said the sisters are not “spoilt” and tend to remain reserved even when they meet people from similar […] 
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Minna Miners’ Deaths: Adeyanju Rejects Payment For Probe Panel Role, Vows To Protect Victims’ Interests  
 Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has accepted his appointment as a member of the Federal Government’s independent committee investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. Adeyanju, in a statement on Saturday, said he accepted the responsibility to ensure […] 
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FG urges Vietnam to raise trade volume to $2bn
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BBNaija S11: Abi Opens Up About Emotional Challenges, Feeling Targeted In House 
     By DEBORAH TELLA   Big Brother Naija: Show Ya Sef housemate, Abi, has opened up about the emotional challenges she faced during her time in the house. Abi was evicted during Live Show 7 on September 13, 2026, becoming the eighth housemate to leave the reality show. In an exclusive post-eviction interview, Abi […] 
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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets aim for first semi-final appearance in 12 years
 Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary Mamudu scored to send the Lionesses back to London. Mamudu has proved a consistent finisher in the past few weeks, after scoring against host nation Poland and South Korea in pre-tournament friendlies. 
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Phyna, Nkechi Blessing Take Social Media Feud To Boxing Ring
   By SAMUEL TYOTSUA, Lagos   Reality TV star Phyna and Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing are set to take their recent social media dispute into the boxing ring as they face off in a celebrity bout scheduled for October 1 in Lagos. The contest, tagged “Phyna vs Nkechi,” will hold at the Federal Palace Hotel […] 
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Miners’ death: Niger NSCDC gets new commandant
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NMDPRA breaks silence on rising petrol pump prices
 NMDPRA said Section 205(1) of the PIA provided that wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products should be based on unrestricted free-market pricing conditions. 
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How I came to like Charly Boy ‘a bit’ – Obasanjo
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Martinez Brace Rescues Inter In Serie A Top-Two Clash With Roma
 Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma have arguably been the most impressive team in Italy so far this season
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Anambra reviews 180 criminal cases linked to land disputes
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Aiyedatiwa unveils solar initiative to power 1,000 Ondo businesses
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NDC leadership disowns 59-member Presidential Campaign Council unveiled by Obi, Kwankwaso Movement
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Martinez brace saves Inter in Serie A top-two clash with Roma
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Edo, NDLEA Award Scholarships To Winners Of Anti-Drug Abuse Mini Marathon
 The winners were also decorated as War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) ambassadors.
The post Edo, NDLEA Award Scholarships To Winners Of Anti-Drug Abuse Mini Marathon appeared first on Channels Television. 
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Kano TikToker ‘Yar Lele’ Remanded Over Alleged Defamatory Statement
 Kano-based TikTok user, Khadija Muhammad, popularly known as ‘Yar Lele’, has been remanded in a correctional facility after she was arraigned over an alleged defamatory and insulting statement. Khadija was brought before the Upper Sharia Court sitting at Post Office in Kano Municipal, where the police filed charges against her. The prosecution alleged that Khadija […] 
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Fuel pump prices determined by market forces – NMDPRA
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Houthis and Saudis: When the weak strike back, By Owei Lakemfa
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Three Nigerians charged in US over alleged Illegal voting, false citizenship claims
 Okafor, a Nigerian citizen and lawful permanent resident in Massachusetts, had previously been arrested over allegations that she registered and voted in the 2022 midterm election and the 2024 presidential primary. 
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No presidency is greater than people — Olawunmi
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EPL: Man United Muslim supporters demand new owners after Ratcliffe comments
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Trump asks followers to vote on new name for AI
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NDC disowns purported OK Movement campaign council
 The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from the purported Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) announced
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Troops arrest another suspected bandit collaborator in North-West
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