National ATIKU VOWS TO CHALLENGE COURT RULING NULLIFYING ADC LEADERSHIP AND 2027 CANDIDACY. The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ATIKU ABUBAKAR has vowed to challenge the ruling of the Federal High Court which nullified the leadership of the ADC led by former Senate President DAVID Mark, and his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, ATIKU’s position was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, PHRANK SHAIBU, alleging that the judgement was […] todayNovember 5, 2026
National FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BLAMES GAS SHORTAGES AND MAINTENANCE FOR POWER OUTAGES IN FIVE STATES. The Federal Government has attributed electricity disruptions in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo States to inadequate gas supply, reduced hydroelectric generation and maintenance challenges across the power sector. The Ministry of Power, in a statement issued in Abuja, said preliminary assessments showed that the outages were not caused by a major failure of the national grid but by operational difficulties affecting power generation and distribution. However, the ministry noted that […] todayNovember 5, 2026
News TINUBU CONGRATULATES FLAMINGOS AFTER VICTORY OVER BRAZIL TO REACH U-17 WORLD CUP FINAL. President BOLA TINUBU has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, after their victory over Brazil in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA, President TINUBU described the victory as a remarkable achievement worth celebrating, and commended the team, the coaching crew and all who contributed their support […] todayNovember 5, 2026
Entertainment OLAMIDE URGES NIGERIANS TO EMBRACE CULTURAL HERITAGE. Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss, OLAMIDE, has urged Nigerians to embrace their cultural heritage, insisting that African traditions should not be demonised or treated as something to be ashamed of. The rapper, who regularly incorporates Yoruba language, indigenous sounds and cultural expressions into his music, made the comments in a video shared on Instagram, drawing attention to conversations about the perception of traditional African practices. The music star expressed pride […] todayNovember 5, 2026
insert_link Football End of an Era: Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Retires from International Football Aged 41 Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a historic 23-year career with 234 caps and 146 goals. In a landmark moment for global sports, Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international duty, drawing the curtain on an unprecedented 23-year career with the Seleção das Quinas. The 41-year-old superstar confirmed his decision on Thursday, November 5, 2026, via an […] todayNovember 5, 2026
insert_link Business FG NERSI ₦50,000 Financial Relief: How to Check Your Eligibility via USSD Codes The Federal Government’s National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) offers ₦50,000 in direct relief to eligible households. Read verified eligibility USSD codes and critical fraud warnings on Urban Radio. The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has launched the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) to provide direct financial assistance to vulnerable households across Nigeria. Under this scheme, pre-selected eligible citizens receive ₦50,000 directly into their […] todayNovember 4, 2026
News MANCHESTER UNITED STAGE COMEBACK WIN OVER ROMA IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH. Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Roma 3-2 in a thrilling Champions League encounter last night, handing manager, Michael Carrick a timely boost amid growing pressure over his future at the club. United appeared to be heading for another disappointing result after falling two goals behind within the opening 17 minutes against the Italian visitors, who had remained unbeaten in their first 10 Serie A matches this season. […] todayNovember 4, 2026
Entertainment NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, TONTO DIKEH RAISES ALARM OVER RISING DRUG ADDICTION AMONG YOUTHS. Nollywood actress turned evangelist, Tonto Dikeh has expressed concern over the growing rate of drug addiction among young people, describing substance abuse as one of the leading causes of death in the current generation. In a post on her Instagram page, Dikeh said drug abuse is ruining lives, tearing families apart and depriving young people of their future, noting that what often begins as curiosity, peer pressure or an attempt […] todayNovember 4, 2026
Entertainment ODUMODUBLVCK COMMENDS BURNA BOY, WIZKID AND DAVIDO FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION IN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. Nigerian rapper TOCHUKWU OJOGWU, widely known as ODUMODUBLVCK, has praised BURNA BOY, WIZKID and DAVIDO for their sustained ability to produce hit songs over the years. Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, the rapper observed that achieving a hit song was a difficult task, noting that some artistes go through their entire careers without recording one. ODUMODUBLVCK alleged that some musicians in the Nigerian music industry resort to voodoo practices […] todayNovember 3, 2026
Football SPANISH STRIKER, JESÚS DE MIGUEL DIES AFTER COLLISION WITH GOALKEEPER. Spanish football club CD Tenerife have announced the death of striker, JESÚS DE MIGUEL, who died in a thorough collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper, JESUS OWONO, during a Spanish second division match. The Club confirmed the death of the 30 year old striker in a statement expressing sadness over what it described as a cruel outcome, and also extended condolences to MIGUEL’s family, his loved ones and all who mourn […] todayNovember 3, 2026
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