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Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala Repudiates Viral Claim Criticising Tinubu’s Security Strategy

The Director‑General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala, has publicly disavowed a widely circulated social‑media post that purported to quote her attacking President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s insecurity.   The fabricated message, which appeared on platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, claimed she had accused Nigerian leaders of “talking more than taking action” against banditry […]

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NAFDAC Cracks Down on Expiry‑Date Tampering in Plateau, Seizes Warehouse

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday swooped on a warehouse in the Apata neighbourhood of Jos, Plateau State, arresting two individuals for allegedly re‑validating and altering the expiry dates of food and drug products.   The operation, led by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, uncovered a stash of […]

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Bandits Driven by Revenge but Open to Dialogue, Insists Sheikh Gumi, Contrasts with IPOB

Prominent Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has once again defended bandits terrorizing northern Nigeria, stating they were motivated by a desire for revenge rather than sheer criminal intent.   In an interview on Trust TV, Gumi emphasized that while the killings carried out by these groups are “wrong and obnoxious,” they are largely reacting to […]

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Three Die, Others Injured in Ikorodu Multiple Road Crash

At least three people died and several others injured on Saturday after a multi-vehicle crash occurred at Powerline Junction inward Aleje, in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the collision involved a tipper truck, three tricycles, a Toyota Corolla, and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) […]

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Labour Party Loses Peter Obi’s Anambra Polling Unit

The Labour Party (LP) suffered a setback on Saturday as it lost in the polling unit of its national leader and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the ongoing Anambra governorship election. At Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, secured 73 votes, defeating […]

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Chelle Names 24-Man Super Eagles Squad for 2026 World Cup Playoff

  • November 8, 2025
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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 24-man roster for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff campaign. The lineup features key players including captain William Troost-Ekong, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey also made the list, alongside experienced midfielder Alex Iwobi. Other notable inclusions […]

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DNA Pioneer, James Watson Passes Away at 97

  • November 8, 2025
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Renowned American geneticist and Nobel laureate, James D. Watson, one of the scientists credited with discovering the structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97. Watson’s groundbreaking work, carried out in 1953 alongside British researcher Francis Crick, unveiled the double-helix structure of DNA, marking a defining moment in 20th-century science. Their discovery revolutionized […]

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APC’s Ukachukwu Decries Vote Buying, Intimidation in Anambra Governorship Poll

  • November 8, 2025
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the ongoing 2025 Anambra governorship election, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has raised concerns over alleged vote buying and harassment of his party’s agents across the state. Ukachukwu, who cast his vote at Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the situation as a major setback for Nigeria’s democratic progress. “If […]