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Trump Says Ukraine Needs A New President to End War With Russia

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

Donald Trump urges Ukraine to replace Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of prolonging the war by authorising strikes on Russian oil refineries. “He could have made many deals and for some reason, he never does.” The US president confirmed on Friday that an agreement had been reached with Moscow to suspend...

2027: TIHSEPA Mobilises Health Practitioners for Tinubu’s Re-election, Cites Sector Reforms

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

The National Coordinator of the Tinubu Health Sector Practitioners Alliance (TIHSEPA), Dr Ogechi Lokpobiri, has called on health practitioners across the country to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing government interventions in medical education, healthcare infrastructure, workforce development and health financing. Lokpobiri said the administration’s Renewed Hope...

NASSI Convention to Drive Local Production, Export Growth

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

As part of efforts to boost Nigeria’s domestic growth through small businesses, the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) in collaboration with Zamkah technologies will engage small entrepreneurs with the view to prepare them to be able to transform businesses into global brands . National President of the association...

ADC Dares Wike, Says He Cannot Stop Amaechi From Campaigning In Rivers

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

Rivers ADC says Rotimi Amaechi has a constitutional right to campaign in the state, dismissing reported threats by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has tackled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, over his alleged threat to...

Obi’s Media Office To APC: Tinubu Has Delivered Hardship, Not Relief To Nigerians

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

Peter Obi’s media office challenges the APC to justify Tinubu’s record, citing rising living costs, poverty and insecurity under his administration. The Media Office of the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC), Peter Obi, has said the lives of ordinary Nigerians had not improved under President Bola Tinubu’s...

NDC Denies Rift Over Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket, Fixes October 20 For Campaign Council Inauguration

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

NDC insists its leadership backs Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as it schedules its 2027 presidential campaign council inauguration for October 20. The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports suggesting that the party’s national leadership was divided over the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket or that its national leader, Senator Henry...

NAPTIP Warns Against Out-Of-Court Settlements In Sexual Violence Cases

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

NAPTIP says sexual violence cases must follow due process, warning that informal settlements can undermine investigations and deny survivors justice. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned that sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases must be handled in accordance with the law, stressing that...

Wike Denies Rift With Edo Governor Okpebholo At Orbih’s Funeral

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismisses rumours of a fallout with Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo, insisting their relationship remains cordial. The Minister of the Federal capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nysom Wike, has said there was no quarrel between him and Edo Governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo. He dismissed suggestions of any disagreement...

Citizens’ Groups Commend Ojulari for Fuel Discount, Smart Pumps and Reforms to Improve NNPCL’s Transparency and Efficiency

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

The Coalition of Citizens Groups for Good Governance has commended Bayo Ojulari, group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over the planned 30-day petrol discount, describing it as a positive step towards easing the burden of high fuel prices on Nigerians. In a statement on...

Ubima Elders Demand Written Apology from Amaechi, Warn of Possible Traditional Sanctions

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2026October 10, 20260

The council has given former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi 14 days to address concerns over remarks attributed to him, warning that further steps may be considered in line with Ubima customs and applicable laws. The Ubima Elders Council has expressed concern over public statements attributed to former Rivers State...