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Ghana Repatriates 120 Nigerians Rescued From Suspected Cybercrime Networks

Subheadline: Authorities say the Nigerians were trafficked to Ghana and forced to participate in online fraud operations as a multinational investigation leads to arrests and the seizure of electronic devices. UTELNOVA | NEWS | October 17, 2026 Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerian nationals following a security operation targeting suspected cybercrime networks, with authorities alleging that the individuals were trafficked into the country and forced to … Continue reading Ghana Repatriates 120 Nigerians Rescued From Suspected Cybercrime Networks

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Tinubu Reappoints Bala Bila as INEC Commissioner, Nominates Six Others Ahead of 2027

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Bala Bila as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and nominated six other officials to fill vacant positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development was announced on Friday, October 16, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. The nominations cover four National Commissioner positions and … Continue reading Tinubu Reappoints Bala Bila as INEC Commissioner, Nominates Six Others Ahead of 2027

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NAF Plane Crash: Families of 25 Victims Still Await Answers as Grief Deepens

A sister lost her Air Force officer sibling. Another family lost a brother who was travelling for a wedding. More than a week after the tragedy, relatives are still demanding answers and the recovery of their loved ones. The pain of losing a loved one is difficult enough. But for families of the 25 people who died in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in … Continue reading NAF Plane Crash: Families of 25 Victims Still Await Answers as Grief Deepens

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Saudi Arabia executes Bangladeshi couple over ‘sexual act’ inside Mecca mosque

Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals after a court found them guilty of committing what authorities described as an immoral act inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca. The Saudi Ministry of Interior identified the two individuals as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, a man and a woman, in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the ministry, security authorities … Continue reading Saudi Arabia executes Bangladeshi couple over ‘sexual act’ inside Mecca mosque

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How 16-year-old killed teacher and 3 schoolchildren in US, shot dead by bystander

A 16-year-old boy has shot dead three schoolchildren and a teacher at an elementary school in Oregon, United States, before an armed bystander pursued and killed him inside the building. The shooting occurred on Thursday afternoon at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, leaving another child and a teacher critically injured, according to local police. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said the children killed at … Continue reading How 16-year-old killed teacher and 3 schoolchildren in US, shot dead by bystander

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NLC Demands Immediate Minimum Wage Talks as FG Insists on June 2027 Review

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has renewed pressure on the Federal Government to begin negotiations for a new national minimum wage, warning that rising living costs have continued to weaken the purchasing power of Nigerian workers. The dispute centres on when negotiations should begin. While the government insists that the current ₦70,000 minimum wage is due for review on June 1, 2027, the labour union … Continue reading NLC Demands Immediate Minimum Wage Talks as FG Insists on June 2027 Review

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Politics

Tinubu to Miss Campaign Rallies in Over 20 States as APC Unveils 2027 Timetable

President Bola Tinubu is expected to miss campaign rallies in more than 20 states as the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for the 2027 general election, with party leaders expected to represent him at several campaign events across the country. The development follows the release of the APC’s proposed nationwide campaign rally timetable, which covers Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According … Continue reading Tinubu to Miss Campaign Rallies in Over 20 States as APC Unveils 2027 Timetable

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FG Reopens First Niger Bridge After 38 Days, Installs CCTV and Solar Streetlights

The reopening restores a major transport link between the South-East and South-South after weeks of disruption caused by emergency rehabilitation work. The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha, Anambra State, to Asaba, Delta State, after 38 days of closure for emergency rehabilitation. The bridge was reopened on Thursday, October 15, by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, following repairs aimed at … Continue reading FG Reopens First Niger Bridge After 38 Days, Installs CCTV and Solar Streetlights

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(Video) Adeleke Dances to Davido’s Hit Song in Front of Tinubu at Aso Rock Campaign Event

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has once again attracted attention with his signature dance moves after dancing to his nephew Davido’s hit song in the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The lively moment occurred on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during the inauguration of Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adeleke, popularly known for his … Continue reading (Video) Adeleke Dances to Davido’s Hit Song in Front of Tinubu at Aso Rock Campaign Event

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Court Sentences Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis to 40 Years in Prison for Tupac Shakur’s Murder

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in connection with the 1996 murder of American rap legend Tupac Shakur, has been convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years in prison, with the possibility of remaining behind bars for life. A Las Vegas court handed down the sentence on Tuesday, nearly 30 years after Shakur was shot near the Las Vegas Strip on … Continue reading Court Sentences Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis to 40 Years in Prison for Tupac Shakur’s Murder

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