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Deaf Athletes Protest Exclusion from Nigeria’s 2026 National Sports Festival

Deaf athletes in Nigeria have protested their exclusion from the 2026 National Sports Festival, calling on sports authorities to give them equal opportunities to compete alongside other athletes. The protest took place on Monday at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, where the athletes expressed disappointment over the omission of Deaf sports from the compulsory events scheduled for the festival. Similar demonstrations were also reported … Continue reading Deaf Athletes Protest Exclusion from Nigeria’s 2026 National Sports Festival

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Politics

(Video) Tinubu Breaks Silence on Seyi’s Political Ambition, Says Son Is ‘Running After His Father’

President Bola Tinubu has addressed growing speculation about his son Seyi Tinubu’s political ambition, saying the younger Tinubu is supporting his father’s political cause rather than seeking a political office for himself. The President made the remarks while addressing an event organised by the City Boy Movement, where he praised Seyi for mobilising young Nigerians and encouraging their participation in political activities. Tinubu disclosed that … Continue reading (Video) Tinubu Breaks Silence on Seyi’s Political Ambition, Says Son Is ‘Running After His Father’

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‘Until Tinubu Is Voted Out’: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians in UK to Stop Sending Money Home

Former Anambra governor links financial assistance from the diaspora to Nigeria’s leadership crisis as 2027 election approaches Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to reconsider sending money to relatives and others in Nigeria who request financial assistance, arguing that continued support may ease economic hardship without addressing its underlying causes. Obi made the … Continue reading ‘Until Tinubu Is Voted Out’: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians in UK to Stop Sending Money Home

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Business

Food Prices Fall in Three Nigerian States, but Inflation Remains High Elsewhere

Food Prices Fall in Three Nigerian States, but Inflation Remains High Elsewhere By Utelnova News Desk Food prices recorded significant monthly declines in Adamawa, Kano and Bauchi in September 2026, while residents in other parts of Nigeria continued to face rising food costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed that Adamawa recorded the … Continue reading Food Prices Fall in Three Nigerian States, but Inflation Remains High Elsewhere

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Elon Musk Pledges to Give Every Child in America a SpaceX Share in 2027

The billionaire says the proposed giveaway will be the first of several initiatives, but details about eligibility and distribution remain unclear. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to give one share of his space company, SpaceX, to every child in America next year, in a move that could extend company ownership to millions of young people. Musk made the announcement on Monday, October 19, … Continue reading Elon Musk Pledges to Give Every Child in America a SpaceX Share in 2027

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Presidency Hits Back at Makinde Over ₦250bn NLNG Dividends Allegation

The Presidency has dismissed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s allegation that the Federal Government withheld ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG (NLNG) dividends meant for each state, insisting that the figures cited by the governor are inaccurate. The dispute emerged after Makinde spoke at the 2027 Budget Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement in Ibadan, where he alleged that the Federal Government had failed to release the funds to … Continue reading Presidency Hits Back at Makinde Over ₦250bn NLNG Dividends Allegation

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Military Operations Alone Cannot End Banditry, Ribadu Warns

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that military operations alone cannot end banditry, calling for a broader strategy that combines intelligence-sharing, stronger border security and community participation. Ribadu made the remarks at a security brainstorming session in Sokoto organised by the Sokoto Advancement Forum in collaboration with the Centre for Peace Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University. He was represented at the meeting by … Continue reading Military Operations Alone Cannot End Banditry, Ribadu Warns

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Dele Cole Dies at 86: The Life of a Journalist Who Went on to Represent Nigeria Abroad

Nigeria has lost one of its notable public figures, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, a veteran journalist, diplomat, politician and historian who died at the age of 86. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the death in a condolence statement released on Saturday, October 17, 2026, describing Cole as a distinguished Nigerian who devoted his life to journalism, diplomacy and public service. Reports citing family sources said … Continue reading Dele Cole Dies at 86: The Life of a Journalist Who Went on to Represent Nigeria Abroad

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“No Nigerian Deserves to Go to Bed Hungry,” Peter Obi Calls for National Emergency

Former Anambra State Governor Calls for National Emergency on Hunger Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Federal Government to declare hunger a national emergency, warning that millions of Nigerian families continue to struggle with food insecurity. Obi made the appeal in a statement marking World Food Day, insisting that no Nigerian should have to go to bed … Continue reading “No Nigerian Deserves to Go to Bed Hungry,” Peter Obi Calls for National Emergency

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Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Case as Health Officials Intensify Containment Efforts

Category: News | AfricaDate: October 17, 2026 Kenya has confirmed its third case of Ebola after a 65-year-old woman tested positive while in quarantine, prompting health authorities to continue contact tracing and monitoring as they work to prevent further infections. The country’s Ministry of Health confirmed the latest case on Friday, October 16. The woman is a close relative of the first two patients and … Continue reading Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Case as Health Officials Intensify Containment Efforts

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