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U.S. Civil Servants Decry Hard Times Under Trump’s Return Amid Lingering Shutdown

 Federal workers have voiced growing frustration and hardship as the government shutdown entered its second week, with many describing the situation as the most demoralizing period since President Donald Trump returned to office in January. In interviews and statements, several civil servants said it has become “difficult being a federal employee” under the current administration, […]

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Experts to Discuss Equitable AI Partnerships at UNILAG 2025 International Week

  Leading voices in technology, finance, innovation, and education are set to converge on Lagos for the 2025 International Week of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where discussions will centre on “Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.”   The week-long event, scheduled to hold from Monday, October 13, to Friday, October 17, […]

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Bandits Seize Control of Yoruba Areas in Kogi, Forcing Mass Exodus

Widespread fear has gripped the Yoruba-speaking areas of Kogi State as armed bandits reportedly took control of several local government areas in the past few weeks, unleashing a wave of terror that has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes.   The attacks, which intensified from late September into early October 2025, have left […]

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APC Dominates Senate With 73 Seats As Opposition Trails Behind

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its grip on Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, now holding a commanding 73 seats in the 10th National Assembly, according to recent composition data shared among political observers.   The new breakdown of the Nigerian Senate shows APC leading with 73 senators, followed by the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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Be Ruthless With Bandits, Insurgents, APC Chieftain Charges Service Chiefs

  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to adopt a more aggressive and decisive approach in dealing with bandits, insurgents, and other violent criminals threatening the nation’s security.   Oyintiloye made the call in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday, […]

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Umahi Challenges Makinde To Public Debate Over Highway Cost

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has fired back at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his recent comments on the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, challenging him to a public debate on engineering and project cost evaluation.   Speaking during an inspection of the Abuja–Mararaba–Keffi Expressway on Friday, Umahi dismissed Makinde’s remarks […]

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Oscar-Winning Actress Diane Keaton Dies at 79

  Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved stars, Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress celebrated for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather series, and Something’s Gotta Give. She has died at the age of 79, according to People magazine.   A spokesperson for Keaton’s family confirmed her passing in California […]

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Mid-Air Scare Forces Super Eagles Emergency Landing En Route to Uyo

  • October 12, 2025
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Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, experienced a significant scare Saturday when their chartered flight from South Africa was forced to make an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, after a mid-air technical failure. The delegation was en route to Uyo for a crucial final World Cup qualifying match against the Benin Republic. The ValueJet […]