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Shehu Sani Calls For Arrest Of Man In Viral Video Threatening Christians, Defends JIBWIS
 Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called for the investigation and prosecution of a young man seen in a viral video allegedly threatening Christians in Enugu State, while insisting that his views do not represent Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS). Sani said the individual should be investigated and brought to book over […] 
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Alexia Putellas Wins Third Women’s Ballon d’Or
 Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas has won the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or, taking the prestigious award for the third time in her career. The Spain international was named the world’s best women’s footballer at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, adding to the titles she won in 2021 and 2022. Putellas made history with her first two […] 
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2027:Bichi Targets One Million Votes for APC, Tinubu
 The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the All Progressives Congress in Kano North is targeting at least one million votes for President Bola Tinubu and the party in the 2027 general elections. Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, stated this on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting of […] 
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Alexia Putellas wins third Women’s Ballon d’Or after Barcelona’s historic season
 The Barcelona captain also congratulated the other nominees and winners, acknowledging the quality of the players competing for the award. 
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FCT Reaffirms Commitment To Quality Healthcare As WACP Marks 50th Anniversary
 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has pledged sustained support for healthcare institutions and improved access to quality medical services as the West African College of Physicians (WACP) marks its 50th anniversary. The Minister of State for the FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, gave the assurance at the College’s golden jubilee celebration and Annual General and […] 
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Katsina Police Confirm Death of Sheikh Masussuka, Friend 
 The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, by suspected armed gunmen in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, in front of the Islamic scholar’s residence in Dutsin-Ma, […] 
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Godts stars as PSG beat Lyon to go top of Ligue 1
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Association of Christian Communication Africa elects Nigerian journalist president
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What Victor Osimhen said after his two goals helped Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1
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UNILORIN Awards 106 Staff Members; Mustapha takes researcher of the year
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Bauchi Renovates 250 Schools, Spends ₦800m On Examination Fees For 24,917 Students
 The Bauchi State Government has renovated 250 schools across the state and spent more than ₦800 million to pay examination fees for 24,917 students, the state Ministry of Education has said. The Commissioner for Education, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, highlighting the administration’s interventions to improve access to quality education through […] 
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Alexia Putellas Wins 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or
 Her latest triumph further cements her status among the leading figures in women’s football, having previously won the Women’s Ballon d’Or in 2021 and 2022. 
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Alexia Putellas wins Best Women’s Player award for third time
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ECONOMY: Tinubu Is Doing Nothing But Occupying Space, Lying To Nigerians — Onyekpere
   Lead Director of the Centre for Social Justice, Eze Onyekpere, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to deliver meaningful economic growth, saying his administration is merely “occupying space” while misleading Nigerians about the state of the economy. Onyekpere argued that the economic growth figures being reported by the government and international financial institutions […] 
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Amotekun Operative Beheaded While Delivering ₦500,000 Ransom For Kidnapped Brother In Oyo
 An operative of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Robert Olorode, has been beheaded by kidnappers while attempting to deliver a ₦500,000 ransom for the release of his abducted younger brother in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State. Community sources said the incident followed the abduction of Elijah Okeleye, a resident of Afija’s […] 
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2026 Ballon d’Or: Kane Wins Men’s Striker Of The Year Award
 Kane won the award after a prolific year.
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2026 Ballon d’Or: Spain’s De la Fuente wins men’s coach of the Year
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2027: Monarchs belong to no party — Gombe emir
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Soldiers kill eight terrorists, rescue three kidnap victims in Northwest
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2026: Ballon d’Or: Burna Boy presents Socrates Award to Bukayo Saka
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Harry Kane, Charlyn Corral win striker of the year awards at Ballon d’Or
 The award adds to Kane’s growing collection of individual honours. He won the European Golden Shoe for the second time after finishing as the leading scorer in Europe’s domestic leagues, having previously claimed the distinction in 2023–24. His 36 Bundesliga goals also helped Bayern secure another league title. 
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Diri Unveils Robotic Tutors At Bayelsa Medical University
 Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has unveiled Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered robotic tutors and other digital learning innovations at the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa, as part of efforts to advance medical education, research and technological development in the state. The innovations were unveiled on Monday alongside the university’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, with the […] 
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EFCC Witness Says Arik Air Had No Bad Debt, Faults Receivership
 A director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bawa Usman Kaltungo, told a Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja that Arik Air owed no money to Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, describing the airline’s receivership as fraudulent and based on a non-existent bad debt. Kaltungo, who is the Director of the EFCC’s […] 
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‘Tinubu Has Made History As President Who Produced Most Poor People’ — Obi
 The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over rising poverty in the country, describing him as the president who has produced the highest number of poor people in Nigeria’s history. Obi also questioned the impact of the billions of naira borrowed by the Tinubu administration, asking […] 
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Kane, Corral Crowned Best Strikers Of The Year At Ballon d’Or Awards
 England captain Harry Kane and Mexico international Charlyn Corral have been named Best Strikers of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. Kane, who plays for German champions Bayern Munich, and Corral of Mexican club CF Pachuca received their awards from former England striker Alan Shearer and actress Sophie Turner. Kane claimed the men’s honour […] 
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Troops Kill Eight Terrorists, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Northwest
 Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states.
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Otti celebrates Ebitu Ukiwe at 86, urges Nigeria to recognise his contribution to democracy
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Bukayo Saka wins Socrates Award for humanitarian work
 Speaking after receiving the honour, Saka thanked France Football for recognising his efforts and called for greater awareness of causes that matter to him. 
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Ronaldo, Messi, Cruyff Lead Nominees For Ballon d’Or of All Time
 Football fans have been invited to vote for the Ballon d’Or of All Time (BOAT), with some of the greatest players in the history of the game nominated for the special honour. The nominees include Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside football legends Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, Franz Beckenbauer, Karl-Heinz […] 
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Femi Fani Kayode Begins Diplomatic Mission To South Africa, Promises To Strengthens Ties
 The Nigerian High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode(FFK) who is also concurrently accredited to the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Eswatini, arrived in South Africa on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to commence his diplomatic mission, marking a new chapter in Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement with the country. A statement issued on Monday […] 
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2026 Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal Wins Young Talent Award
   Spain and Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has won the Men’s Young Talent of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. Yamal […]
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Kano Assembly screens, confirms as commissioners
 By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano state House of Assembly has screened six new Commissioners appointed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and forwarded to the floor of the House for screening and confirmation. At the plenary sitting on Monday, Speaker of the Kano House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, informed the House of the nominees […] 
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Akwa Ibom CP Hails Eno Over 200% Allowance Increase For Govt House Security Personnel
 The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has commended Governor Umo Eno for increasing the allowances of police officers and other security personnel serving at Government House by over 200 per cent.
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Revealed: What Galatasaray coach said about Victor Osimhen after his goals against Fenerbahce
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2 Suspected Area Boys Die In Fight Over Money Sharing In Ibadan
 Two suspected area boys have died after allegedly stabbing each other during a fight over the sharing of money at Ogunpa, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday. The incident reportedly occurred at about 12:45 p.m. after the two men disagreed over how to share the money given to them, with the dispute escalating into violence. Sources […] 
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Ebola: Why Nigeria evacuated patient to Switzerland – NCDC
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