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VP Shettima Silences Critics With President Tinubu’s Mega North Dev’t Projects

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

* Outlines massive multibillion naira interventions by NEDC to address development challenges in North East The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has defended the track record of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Northern Nigeria, citing a sweeping portfolio of major infrastructural and developmental projects designed to transform...

Macron Warns Rioters ‘Will Be Held Accountable’ As France Arrests 1,800 In Nationwide Protests

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

French President Emmanuel Macron vows rioters will face accountability as at least 1,800 people are arrested during nationwide protests. French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to hold rioters accountable for looting and attacks on public buildings as nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions leave at least...

Presidential Aide Urges South-East To Forge Political Alliances Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

Presidential aide Stanley Nkwocha urges the South-East to build strategic political alliances and increase participation in national politics ahead of 2027. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, has stressed the need for the South-East to embrace strategic political...

Aiyedatiwa Renames Ondo Event Centre After Mimiko As Tunji-Ojo Hails His Youth Mentorship

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa renames The Dome after Olusegun Mimiko, while Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo praises his youth mentorship legacy. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has renamed The Dome International Event and Cultural Centre in Akure after former Governor Olusegun Mimiko in recognition of his contributions to the development of the...

Finance Ministry Defends Tinubu’s Reforms As Interest-To-Revenue Ratio Drops To 124%

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

Finance Ministry says Tinubu’s reforms are yielding results as federal revenue growth outpaces interest payments, lowering the interest-to-revenue ratio. The Federal Ministry of Finance has defended Nigeria’s debt position, saying federal revenue grew faster than interest payments in the first half of 2026, despite interest costs remaining above revenue. In...

Presidency Dismisses Makinde’s ₦250bn-Per-State NLNG Dividend Claim As False

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

Presidency rejects Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in NLNG dividends for each state. The Presidency has dismissed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) dividends for each state, describing the allegation...

Baba-Ahmed Accuses Tinubu, APC Of Underestimating Northern Voters Ahead Of 2027

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

PRP chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed accuses Tinubu and the APC of underestimating Northern voters, warning against attempts to influence election results. Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has accused supporters of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of underestimating voters in Northern Nigeria...

DSS Arrests of NYSC Kidnappers, Faisal Maina: Why Intelligence Must Take Centre Stage

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

By Olufemi Lawson The recent arrest of five suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, alongside the arrest of fugitive Faisal Maina, represents a significant achievement by the Department of State Services (DSS) and a welcome development in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity....

Ivory Coast Defeat Nigeria to Win Tel Aviv African Solidarity Cup

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

‎Ivory Coast have been crowned champions of the African National Teams Solidarity Tournament in Israel after defeating Nigeria 3-2 in a thrilling final.‎‎The final match, played on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Beit Danny Pitch in Hatikva neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, climaxed a month-long football fiesta that brought the...

Neto Double Gives Chelsea Win, Martinez Injured

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

Pedro Neto’s double condemned Everton to a first defeat of the season as Chelsea won 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium despite the loss of goalkeeper Emi Martinez to a head injury. Neto opened the scoring inside the first minute of the second half and secured the three points during...