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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: BAYERN FACE ARSENAL TEST WITHOUT OLISE

Bayern Munich will face Arsenal in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday without influential winger Michael Olise, who is suspended following his red card in last week’s 3-3 draw against Viking. Olise was sent off after receiving two yellow cards within a minute, including one for throwing the ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic following a verbal exchange. The French international has been in impressive form this season, recording nine goals and five assists in 10 appearances across […]

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TINUBU EXTENDS TENURES OF IMMIGRATION, CORRECTIONAL SERVICE BY 18 MONTHS

President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, and the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche. Under the extension, Nwakuche will remain in office until May 26, 2028, while Nandap’s tenure will end on June 30, 2028. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, saying the approval followed a recommendation […]

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MILITARY AIRSTRIKES NEURALISES 103 TERRORISTS IN NORTH EAST

The Nigerian military says seven precision air strikes conducted between October 10 and 18, 2026, have neutralised 103 terrorists and destroyed several logistics hubs and storage facilities across Borno and Adamawa states. The Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the intelligence-led operations targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, their leadership structures and logistics networks. The strikes involved Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Regiment and the Air Component. According to the operation’s […]

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NIGERIA’S PASSPORT RANKING FALLS TO 181, VISA-FREE ACCESS SHRINKS

Nigeria’s passport ranking has fallen to 181st in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, down from 90th position in July 2026, amid a reported decline in the number of destinations Nigerians can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. According to data published by IziVisa, Nigerian passport holders can travel to 24 countries visa-free, obtain visas on arrival in 16 countries, and access 43 countries through electronic visas. The latest figures represent a reduction from the 44 visa-free destinations recorded […]

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WITH SUBSIDY, NAIRA’LL EXCHANGE AT #4000/$-OYEDELE

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that restoring petrol subsidy could weaken the naira to between N3,000 and N4,000 per dollar, trigger capital flight and undermine investor confidence. Oyedele gave the warning at a press briefing during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. He said any indication that the Federal Government was considering a return to subsidy could unsettle financial markets, increase borrowing costs and worsen […]

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NATIONAL GRID CRASHES 81% TO 675MW, AS 9 PLANTS GO OFF

Nigeria’s national grid experienced a sharp drop in electricity generation on Monday, with supply falling by 81.5 per cent from 3,647 megawatts (MW) at noon to 675MW by 1pm following disruptions affecting several power plants. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that the number of power plants supplying electricity to the grid declined significantly during the incident. Affected plants included Azura, Egbin, Jebba and Kainji hydroelectric power plants. The development prompted electricity distribution companies, including Abuja Electricity […]

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2027: FOLARIN BURIES THE HATCHET, BACKS ALLI FOR OYO GOVERNMENT

Former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, has declared support for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on aggrieved party members to unite for the party’s success. Folarin made the declaration on Monday while addressing supporters who welcomed him to Ibadan. He also raised Alli’s hand in a show of support, signalling a move towards reconciliation within the party following disagreements over the governorship primary. The former Senate Leader had […]

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Tinubu Says No Regrets Over Fuel Subsidy Removal

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his decision to remove petrol subsidy, insisting that Nigeria will not return to the policy despite concerns over the economic hardship facing citizens. Tinubu spoke on Monday at an event organised by the City Boy Movement and the Relax-Tinubu-Is-Fixing-Nigeria movement in support of his 2027 re-election bid. He said the country was facing severe financial challenges when he assumed office in May 2023, leaving the government with little capacity to sustain the subsidy regime. The […]

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NLC STRIKE ULTIMATUM FUELS LABOUR –FG TENSION

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has maintained its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding a reduction in petrol prices and fresh negotiations on the national minimum wage amid rising living costs. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said on Monday in Abuja that Nigerian workers were still facing severe economic hardship despite the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage in 2024. He argued that rising food and transportation costs had eroded workers’ purchasing power, leaving many struggling to meet basic household […]

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