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TRUMP CANCELS LIVESTREAM OF NIDAL HASAN’S SCHEDULED EXECUTION, RETAINS DECEMBER 3 DATE

United States  president DONALD TRUMP, has agreed to cancel the livestreaming of the execution of Army Major, NIDAL HASAN,  who was convicted of killing 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.   President TRUMP announced his decision in a post on his Truth Social platform noting that HASAN would still be executed by firing squad as scheduled on December 3, 2026, however the live broadcast will not […]

todayOctober 16, 2026

National

INEC BEGINS EARLY LOGISTICS PLANNING FOR 2027 ELECTIONS.

  The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has inaugurated a multi-agency committee to coordinate logistics for the 2027 general elections, warning that no voter should be denied the opportunity to vote because of delays in the arrival of election materials.    INEC Chairman, JOASH AMUPITAN, announced this in Abuja, stressing the need for early preparations ahead of the polls scheduled for January 16 and February 6, 2027.   AMUPITAN directed […]

todayOctober 16, 2026

National

ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNOR  DECRIES EXCLUSION OF SOUTHEAST FROM NIGERIA  GAS PLAN.

The Anambra State Governor, CHUKWUMA SOLUDO, has lamented the exclusion of the Southeast region from Nigeria’s gas master plan.   Governor SOLUDO made the lamentation during the Nigerian Content Capacity Building Workshop for Media Stakeholders in the state, organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).   The Anambra State Governor who was represented by the  Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, LAW MEFOR, also decried reasons why […]

todayOctober 16, 2026

News

NSC PLEDGES TO SUPPORT  NIGERIA BASKETBALL FEDERATION’S NEW LEADERSHIP

The National Sports Commission, (NSC) has pledged full backing for the new leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, (NBF), urging stakeholders to put their differences aside and work together to develop the sport. NSC Chairman, SHEHU DIKKO, gave the assurance  during the federation’s elective congress in Abuja, noting that the election offered an opportunity to end internal divisions and build a united administration focused on basketball’s growth over the next […]

todayOctober 16, 2026

Entertainment

FAMILY CONFIRMS DEATH OF GOSPEL SINGER TOLUWANISINGS AT 41

The family of popular Nigerian gospel minister, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, widely known as Toluwanisings, has officially confirmed his death at the age of 41. In a statement released on his official social media pages late Wednesday, the family announced that the music minister passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. "With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani Gospel Music […]

todayOctober 15, 2026

Football

KYLIAN MBAPPE BECOMES YOUNGEST PLAYER TO REACH 100 GAMES AT UEFA.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has officially become the youngest player in history to reach 100 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. The 27-year-old French superstar achieved the historic milestone during Real Madrid's 4–3 victory over AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Mbappé celebrated the milestone in style, scoring the equalizer in the 25th minute to move into 5th place on the all-time Champions League […]

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Health

RIVERS GOVERNMENT ARRESTS FOUR SUSPECTS, SEALS EIGHT HEALTH FACILITIES OVER MEDICAL QUACKERY

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has arrested four suspects and sealed eight illegal health facilities across the state over alleged medical quackery, impersonation, and operating without official regulatory registration. The enforcement operation, carried out under the state's ongoing anti-quackery crackdown, follows the recent closure of 21 unregistered medical facilities across various local government areas. ILLEGAL SURGERY INTERCEPTED IN RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT During the inspection exercise, taskforce operatives uncovered an unregistered […]

todayOctober 15, 2026

News

ISWAP TERRORISTS ATTACK MILITARY BASE IN BORNO, LEAVING SOLDIERS AND MILITIA MEMBERS DEAD

At least 10 Nigerian soldiers, five civilians, and a forest guard have been killed after armed militants launched a coordinated assault and overran a military base in Borno State. The attack targeted a military position in the Guzamala Local Government Area. Security and local sources confirmed that the insurgents overwhelmed the facility overnight, setting fire to military equipment and seizing assets before security forces could stabilize the area. HEAVY CASUALTIES […]

todayOctober 15, 2026

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