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Anambra Govt Urges APGA Supporters To Resist Peter Obi, NDC Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

Anambra government accuses Peter Obi of seeking to undermine APGA, urging supporters to defend the party ahead of 2027. The Anambra State Government has urged supporters of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to defend the party and resist the New Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The...

Independent National Electoral Commission To Brief Sakeholders On 2027 Election Preparations

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

INEC will update political parties, security agencies and other stakeholders on voter registration, nominations, logistics and electoral safeguards. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold a national stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, October 6, as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify. Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary to...

Military Aircraft Carrying 32 Crashes Near Naval Base In Ondo, After Losing Contact En Route To Lagos

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

A military aircraft carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members has crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State, with rescue operations ongoing. A military aircraft carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members has crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was travelling from...

Eteng Boosts Livelihoods of 160 Market Women in C’River Central

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

In furtherance of his commitment to improving the living standards and livelihoods of his constituents, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, has empowered more than 160 market women across the district as part of efforts to strengthen small businesses and promote economic self reliance. The empowerment...

Coalition Of Renewed Hope Reacts To National Front-Burner Issues: Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, Opposition Should Stop Playing Politics With Pain

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

PRESS STATEMENT 1. On Kidnapped 20 NYSC Members We are deeply pained by the abduction of 20 prospective Corps Members in Imo State. Our hearts and prayers are with their parents, families, loved ones and all those affected by this unfortunate incident. We commend the security and intelligence agencies that...

Dunamis Church Set To Commission Pedestrian Bridge On October 30, 2026

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

The Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr. Paul Enenche and Dr. Mrs. Becky Enenche, are set to commission a pedestrian bridge constructed by the church. Dr. Enenche made this known during the Blessing Sunday Service. According to the cleric, beyond impacting lives and transforming destinies, Dunamis International...

ExxonMobil Says Cutting-Edge Technology Key To Unlocking Nigeria’s Deepwater Value

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

ExxonMobil says advanced technology and integrated workflows can unlock more value from Nigeria’s producing and undeveloped deepwater resources. American oil and gas giant, ExxonMobil, has said unlocking substantial value from Nigeria’s deepwater producing fields, undeveloped discoveries and yet-to-find resources will require cutting-edge technology and integrated workflows. The Subsurface General Manager...

Club Restrictions, Injuries Weaken Super Eagles Ahead Of Russia Friendly

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Russia with a depleted squad after clubs block players and injuries rule out several key names. The Nigeria Football Federation says the Super Eagles have been seriously weakened ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after several clubs refused to release players for the fixture. The...

NAFDAC Seeks Foreign Support To Restart Local Vaccine Production

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

NAFDAC urges international partners to support modular vaccine manufacturing as Nigeria targets WHO Maturity Level 4. The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has solicited the support of international partners to establish vaccine manufacturing facilities in Nigeria. She said...

Temi Nkem Wins BBNaija Season 11

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

Temi Nkem has won Big Brother Naija Season 11 with 25.87% of the votes, ahead of Aikou and Sheba at the grand finale. Temi Nkem, whose real name is Temitope Nkemdilim Chigbue, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11 at the grand finale on Sunday, after...