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Afenifere Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti Dies At 100

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2026October 21, 20260

Afenifere National Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti dies at 100, marking the passing of a prominent Yoruba political figure. The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100. Fasoranti was one of the most prominent figures in Yoruba socio-political affairs and...

Seoul Withdraws Embassy Staff From Ukraine Over North Korean POW Disclosure

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2026October 21, 20260

South Korea withdraws embassy staff from Ukraine following a dispute with Kyiv over the disclosure of North Korean prisoners of war. South Korea is withdrawing additional personnel from its embassy in Ukraine following a dispute with Kyiv over the disclosure of information about North Korean prisoners of war. The South...

Nigeria Confirms Imported Ebola Case In Abuja, Identifies 44 Contacts

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2026October 21, 20260

Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case in Abuja, identifies 44 contacts as infected patient remains isolated under medical care. The Federal Government has confirmed an imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with 44 contacts identified and placed under public health surveillance. The Coordinating Minister...

2027: APC Campaign Council Strengthens Structure With New Directorate, Appointments

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

The PBAT/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council has established a new Directorate of Stage Organisation and Management and announced changes to the leadership of its youth and women mobilisation directorates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The appointments and adjustments, announced in a press statement signed by the Council’s Secretary, Hope...

FORCEPA: A Timely Initiative to Strengthen Tinubu’s Re-election Campaign

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

By Ademola Adedoyin, fnipr There is a compelling argument to be made for the Forum of Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals (FORCEPA), not merely as another political support group ahead of the 2027 general election, but as a potentially strategic platform for connecting governance, public communication and electoral accountability. At...

DSS Arraigns Five Men Suspected of Kidnapping 20 Youth Coppers, Others in Imo

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday in Imo State, arraigned three persons accused of the Independence day kidnapping of 20 prospective Youth Corp members in the state.Also arraigned were two other persons accused of kidnapping four persons in the state, four days after the Independence Day abduction. The...

NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike Leads Tributes for Younger Brother on His 40th Birthday

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike today led a chorus of tributes to her younger brother, Emeka Ike, as he marked his 40th birthday, describing him as a humanitarian par excellence whose calm humility and steadfast commitment to service have...

Akarah Appointed National Chief Strategy Officer of NACPDEAN

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

The Chairman of BTCBARS Group, Mr. Ebenezer Ulochukwu Akarah, popularly known as Alex, has been appointed National Chief Strategy Officer of the National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN). The appointment took effect on October 16, 2026, with a mandate focused on strategic engagement, institutional...

Broda Shaggi Returns To Social Media, Set To Reveal Life-Changing Ordeal

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Nigerian comedian Broda Shaggi returns to social media after an absence, promising to share details of a life-changing ordeal. Nigerian comedian and actor Broda Shaggi has returned to social media after a period away, announcing plans to share the story behind a life-changing ordeal. The entertainer described March 9, 2026,...

Burna Boy To Headline Day One Of Rolling Loud India With Metro Boomin

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Burna Boy is set to headline Rolling Loud India’s opening day on December 12, alongside American producer Metro Boomin. Nigerian singer Burna Boy is set to headline the opening day of Rolling Loud India on December 12, alongside American record producer Metro Boomin. The Grammy-winning artist will lead the first...

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‘Blaming Opposition For Hunger Is Delusional,’ Atiku Replies Tinubu

‘You Created Hunger And Poverty,’ Tinubu Tells Opposition At Kaduna Campaign Kick-Off

Afenifere Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti Dies At 100

Seoul Withdraws Embassy Staff From Ukraine Over North Korean POW Disclosure

Nigeria Confirms Imported Ebola Case In Abuja, Identifies 44 Contacts

2027: APC Campaign Council Strengthens Structure With New Directorate, Appointments

FORCEPA: A Timely Initiative to Strengthen Tinubu’s Re-election Campaign

DSS Arraigns Five Men Suspected of Kidnapping 20 Youth Coppers, Others in Imo

NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike Leads Tributes for Younger Brother on His 40th Birthday

Akarah Appointed National Chief Strategy Officer of NACPDEAN

Broda Shaggi Returns To Social Media, Set To Reveal Life-Changing Ordeal

Burna Boy To Headline Day One Of Rolling Loud India With Metro Boomin