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FG Urged To Improve Incentive For Health Workers
 The federal government has been urged to improve incentives for health worker as part of efforts to stop brain drain nationwide. The Managing Director, Alpha.Africa Mr Christian Onyeka-Ugwu made the call over the weekend when he and his team visited the Nyanya General Hospital and paid off medical bills of patients and donated basic toiletries […] 
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Houthi Strike On Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Wounds Hundreds
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December Flight Prices: How Nigerians Can Save More This Christmas Despite High Rates
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Nigeria Will Retain African Scrabble Title Despite Player Exodus – Adegbesan
 Adekoyejo Adegbesan, president of the Pan African Scrabble Association, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will keep the African Scrabble Championship title, even though the country has lost a number of players who have moved overseas. Ahead of the 16th edition of the tournament, scheduled for October 22–25 in Monrovia, Liberia, Adegbesan said Nigeria still possesses […] 
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Okereke’s Long-Range Strike Named Serie B September Goal Of The Month
 Benevento forward David Okereke has won Serie B’s Goal of the Month award for September after his 30-meter strike against Hellas Verona was voted the best goal in the Italian second division. The Nigerian’s effort beat two other contenders, including Andrea Belotti’s bicycle kick and a finish from Licina. The goal came on September 11 […] 
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Super Falcons’ Win Over Comoros Fully Deserved – Eguavoen
 Nigeria’s interim Super Falcons head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has said his team earned their 2-0 away victory over Comoros in the first leg of their 2028 Olympic Games second-round qualifier. The 10-time African champions scored both goals after half-time through Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu. Speaking to NFF media, Eguavoen admitted he was anxious at […] 
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NPFL: Emmanuel Pledges Shooting Stars Revival Ahead Of Kun Khalifat Clash
 Shooting Stars forward Lucky Emmanuel has assured the club’s supporters that the Oluyole Warriors will turn their form around, pledging a stronger response in the coming matches. The Ibadan club has come under pressure from fans after winning just one of its last six Nigeria Premier Football League games. Shooting Stars will next face Kun […] 
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Soldiers killed 36 terrorists, rescued 50 abducted victims in one week, Defence Headquarters says
 The Defence Headquarters on Saturday, October 10, said troops rescued no fewer than 50 abducted persons, killed 36 terrorists and arrested several suspected terrorists and collaborators during operations across the country within one week.
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Jigawa warns livestock traders, transporters against animal cruelty, threatens prosecution
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EPL: Liverpool Welcome Man City Amid Financial Firestorm
 Super Sunday at Anfield has rarely carried this much weight. When Liverpool host Manchester City today at Anfield, the Premier League’s most bitter modern rivalry will collide with the biggest off-field scandal in the competition’s history. Manchester City arrive on Merseyside as a club engulfed in crisis. An independent commission found City guilty of all […] 
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INEC releases final names of Rivers governorship candidates [FULL LIST]
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SERAP sues CBN over $6.23m election funds, N1.63tn others
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E-mobility in North-East starving insurgents of IED materials 
 Ahmadu said the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) procured 3,700 electric tricycles to transport passengers and convey farm produce from remote communities to markets. 
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2027 Gov Election: Pantami, Adebutu Missing As INEC Releases Final List
 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 elections, with the names of prominent politicians, including Professor Isa Ali Pantami and Hon. Ladi Adebutu, missing from the lists in Gombe and Ogun states, respectively. The development comes as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) replaced its Adamawa […] 
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Full list of PDP, NDC, other 2027 governorship candidates missing from INEC list
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Abia Monarchs Seek Strong Legislative Representation
 Traditional rulers in Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency have called for strong representation at the National Assembly, saying that prompted their support for the re-election of the member representing the constituency at the National Assembly, Obi Aguocha of the Labour Party for the 2027 general elections. The traditional ruler of Umudiawa Autonomous Community, Ohuhu, Umuahia North local […] 
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Dembele, Yamal snubbed as World Cup winner backs another PSG star to win 2026 Ballon d’Or
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I Never Aspired For Ekiti Governorship, God Trusted Me For It, Says Oyebanji
 Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said he never aspired to become the governor of the state but God trusted him to occupy the coveted position. He also attributed his administration’s achievements in the past four years and the remarkable peaceful atmosphere that characterised his re- election for another term during the June 20 election […] 
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PDP chieftain slams FG over collapsed Ikom-Boki-Obudu road
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Southern Kaduna marginalised under previous administration – Shehu Sani
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Police Warn Against Blockage Of Highways In Kebbi
 Following the recent attack by Lakurawa bandits at the Kebbi-Sokoto federal highway, the Kebbi state police command has warned that henceforth, any blockage of the highway would attract arrest and legal action with the suspects being prosecuted before the court of law. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the command, SP […] 
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Court Gives DSS Officers 48 Hours To Reply In SERAP Director’s Case
 The Court of Appeal in Abuja has directed two officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) to file their respondents’ brief within 48 hours in an appeal by a director of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Kolawole Oluwadare. The appellant is challenging a N100 million defamation judgment against him and the organisation. […] 
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We Can’t Afford To Hire FG’s Tractors – Farmers
 Farmers across the nation have said they cannot afford the cost of hiring tractors provided by the federal government. Speaking with our correspondents, they said manual labour had continued to dominate their farming activities despite the federal government’s launch of 2,000 tractors under its agricultural mechanisation programme. Smallholder farmers said the eligibility requirements to own […] 
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Police arrest two, recover three firearms in Plateau
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Society Chairman Advises Journalists On Healthy Ageing
 The chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN)in Kwara State, Mrs Munirat Bello, has advised journalists to embrace nutritious foods and right diet for healthy ageing. Bello gave the advice in Ilorin, the state capital during a sensitisation programme on healthy living organised by the Kwara State chapter of the National League of Veteran […] 
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2027 election: Heavy gunshots as thugs attack NDC supporters in Enugu, watch trending video
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Ukraine needs a new president – Trump
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2027: NDC Vows To Match APC Fire-for-Fire, Fixes October 20 For PCC Ingurgitation
 The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared that it will match the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) fire-for-fire before, during and after the election until May 29, 2027 when its presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi and the other candidates of the party shall be inaugurated into office. The national chairman of NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas […] 
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Cross River govt shuts 58 unapproved schools in 4 LGs
 The Cross River State government on Saturday said it had closed down no fewer than 58 schools in Calabar South, Calabar Municipality, Odukpani and Yakurr local government areas of the state.
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Ododo, Lokoja Council Urged To Sustain Annual Boat Regatta
 The Kogi State government and Lokoja local government have been urged to take over the annual sponsorship of the Lokoja Boat Regatta to sustain the cultural festival and promote unity among the people. The chairman of Lokoja Forum of Patriots, Alhaji Idris Bagaango, made the appeal at the seventh edition of the Lokoja Boat Regatta […] 
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Davido reacts as Femi Kuti recalls singer begging to enter Afrika Shrine
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Nigerian Players Watch: Arokodare, Moffi, Nwaiwu score as Tella returns from injury
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INEC List : Gov AbdulRazaq, Mustapha, 11 Others Cleared For Kwara Central
 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of the National Assembly candidates in Kwara State. The list was posted to Kwara INEC Media platform at 6.32am on Sunday. The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and Senator Saliu Mustapha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were among […] 
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Marketers reveal fresh petrol prices nationwide amid NNPC relief
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Kefas Honoured For Governance Education Reforms
 Taraba State governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has received the Democracy Heroes Award Africa in recognition of the reforms and development initiatives embarked upon by his administration since assuming office in May 2023. Governor Kefas received the award at the 15th edition of the Democracy Heroes Award Africa, held on Friday in Abuja. The award, which […] 
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Oshiomhole tackles Umahi over road projects
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