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Super Eagles Defeat Lesotho 2–1 to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive
The Super Eagles of Nigeria strengthened their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday. Captain William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 55th minute, while substitute Akor Adams doubled the lead in the 80th. Lesotho’s Hlompho Kalake pulled one back in the 83rd minute, but Nigeria held firm to secure the win. The result places Nigeria third in Group C with 14 points, just…
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Free Nnamdi Kanu: Quite surprising opportunistic Atiku supports planned protest – Presidency
The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for backing Omoyele Sowore’s planned protest demanding the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement by Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the presidency described Atiku’s position as “opportunistic and irresponsible for a statesman of his stature.” Sowore, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the African Action Congress (AAC), had announced that the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest would hold on October 20 at 7 a.m. Onanuga maintained…
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Nnamdi Kanu: On October 20 Nigerians will rise with one voice to demand justice and freedom – Sowore
Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has announced October 20, 2025, as the date for a protest march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, calling for the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu, who was rearrested in Kenya in 2021 and has remained in DSS custody, was discharged and acquitted by the court, but the government has yet to release him. Citing concerns over Kanu’s deteriorating health, Sowore urged Nigerians to join or send representatives…
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Skills acquisition must be your plan B – DG tells Corps members
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has described the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme as a vital “Plan B” for corps members to ensure self-reliance after service. Speaking to 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members in Kaduna, Nafiu urged them to take the SAED training seriously, noting that it equips participants with practical skills for self-employment when promised jobs or white-collar opportunities fail to materialize. He…
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Free Nnamdi Kanu for peace to reign – Pastor Giwa advises Tinubu
Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Speaking on Friday, Pastor Giwa said freeing Kanu would help restore peace and stability in the Southeast region. He argued that if the president could grant pardon to criminals, there was no justification for continuing to keep Kanu in detention. In a statement he…
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FCT Police Suspend Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Following Court Order
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced the suspension of enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit, following a court order halting the exercise. Spokesperson for the command, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this during an interview on AIT on Wednesday, stating that the suspension took effect after the police officially received the court directive. “Information reaching me from the office of the PRO is that the order has been received…
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”Was it considered illegal when Otti and Soludo carried out demolitions of illegal structures in their respective states?” – Lagos Commissioner takes on those against demolitions in the state
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has slammed critics of the ongoing demolitions at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex, saying “every Tom, Dick, and Harry” now has an opinion on the issue. Wahab’s reaction followed comments by Senator Victor Umeh, who described the demolitions as unlawful and outside Lagos State’s jurisdiction since the complex is a federal property managed by the Trade Fair Management Board. Responding via X, Wahab argued that…
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No more empty noise, Let’s march to Aso Rock Villa to demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Omoyele Sowore challenges Peter Obi, Soludo, Gov Otti and other South East leaders
Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called on prominent Southeast leaders to take concrete action toward securing the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who has been detained since June 2021. In a post on Instagram, Sowore urged Peter Obi, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and other regional leaders to join him in a march to Aso Rock to directly demand Kanu’s release. He argued that symbolic appeals and statements…
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Uche Nnaji: The Tinubu administration has once again demonstrated that it is an assembly of forgers, impostors, and morally bankrupt individuals masquerading as public servants – Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded an independent and transparent investigation into the academic and professional qualifications of all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), beginning with President Bola Tinubu. Atiku made the call following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who stepped down on October 7 after a Premium Times investigation accused him of presenting forged NYSC and UNN certificates to the Senate during his ministerial confirmation.…
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Tinubu has destroyed Nigeria’s economy Yet, the iPhone 17 is completely sold out in Nigeria – Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has mocked Nigerians who claim that President Bola Tinubu has destroyed the country’s economy. In a post shared on Instagram, Omokri pointed out the irony that while many complain about economic hardship, the recently released iPhone 17 Pro Max, priced at $1,999, is reportedly sold out in Nigeria. He suggested that this contradiction shows that the economy may not be as bad as critics portray. ‘’Tinubu has destroyed Nigeria’s economy!…
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Certificate Forgery: My resignation is not admission of guilt – Uche Nnaji
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has denied that guilt prompted his resignation, saying he stepped down to safeguard his integrity and the reputation of the Tinubu administration. Nnaji resigned on Tuesday, October 7, following a PREMIUM TIMES report alleging discrepancies in his academic credentials, with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) confirming that he did not complete his studies or obtain a degree. In a statement, Nnaji said his decision was…
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Nigeria in Advanced Talks with China for $2bn Power ‘Super Grid’ Loan – Adelabu
Nigeria is in advanced negotiations with the Export-Import Bank of China for a $2 billion loan to build a new “super grid” aimed at ending the nation’s persistent power shortages. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed this during the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, October 6, noting that the project will link the eastern and western regions and reconnect major industrial users who left the unreliable national grid. He confirmed that the Federal…
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