National POLICE CONFIRM ABDUCTION OF 14 ISLAMIC SCHOOL PUPILS AND TEACHER IN NIGER STATE The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that suspected terrorists abducted 14 pupils of an Islamic school and their teacher while they were harvesting maize on a farm in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of the state. The incident took place on Saturday, October 31, at about 12:30 p.m., with police spokesman, WASIU ABIODUN, clarifying that the number of abducted pupils was 14, not 50 as earlier reported. […] todayNovember 3, 2026
Entertainment DAVIDO RAISES CONCERN OVER INSECURITY, HARDSHIP AND BAD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA Afrobeats star DAVIDO has voiced concerns over poor governance, injustice and the prolonged hardship facing Nigerians, stressing the need for urgent positive transformation in the country. During an interview, the singer reflected on the 2020 EndSARS protests, noting that he had initially hoped the demonstrations would usher in meaningful change but later became disillusioned as Nigerians returned to their usual activities. DAVIDO criticised individuals who claim to champion the interests […] todayNovember 3, 2026
National FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELEASES 75 BILLION NAIRA MANUFACTURING FUND TO BOOST LOCAL PRODUCTION The Federal Government has released the entire 75 billion naira Manufacturing Sector Fund to 104 manufacturing firms, alongside 65.8 billion naira allocated to 15,018 micro, small and medium enterprises to stimulate local production, business expansion and job creation. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, JUMOKE ODUWOLE, made this known in an address titled “Harnessing Nigeria’s Economic Potential for Greater Prosperity”, stating that the disbursements were implemented under the government’s 200 […] todayNovember 3, 2026
Football Spanish Football Mourns Loss of CD Tenerife Striker Jesús de Miguel Spanish football is in mourning after 30-year-old CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel passed away on November 3, 2026, following a severe on-field collision during a LaLiga HyperMotion match. The international and Spanish football communities are in deep mourning following the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a 30-year-old striker for LaLiga HyperMotion (Spanish Second Division) club CD Tenerife. The forward passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November […] todayNovember 3, 2026
insert_link News TENS OF THOUSANDS IN INDIA PROTEST, DEMAND RESIGNATION OF CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER OVER VOTER LIST CONTROVERSY Tens of thousands today gathered in Delhi for a rally demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner, GYANESH KUMAR over a controversial revision of voter lists. Organised by the opposition INDIA bloc and led by Rahul Gandhi's Congress party, the protest drew many of the alliance's most prominent leaders in a show of strength against Prime Minister NARENDRA MODI'S government. The Protesters waved flags, chanting "Save the vote, save […] todayNovember 1, 2026
insert_link News GOVERNOR OTTI WARNS SUPPORTERS AGAINST DISRUPTING OPPOSITION CAMPAIGNS Abia State Governor, ALEX OTTI, has cautioned his supporters against interfering with opposition parties' political activities, stressing the need to guarantee all political groups the freedom to campaign across the state. Addressing supporters at the flag-off of the 2027 Labour Party campaign in Umuahia, OTTI maintained that opposition parties should have access to public facilities, including the stadium, provided they obtained the required approvals and made the necessary payments. He […] todayNovember 1, 2026
insert_link News APC URGES INEC TO STICK TO ELECTION TIMETABLE The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strictly observe its announced schedule for the 2027 general elections, maintaining that electoral regulations should be applied uniformly to all political parties. The party's National Chairman, Professor NENTAWE YILWATDA, made the appeal while hosting a pre-election fact-finding delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, […] todayNovember 1, 2026
insert_link National SERAP CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO SUSPECTED AI-GENERATED PHOTOS IN VOTERS’ REGISTER A rights group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President BOLA TINUBU to direct the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), VINCENT OLATUNJI, to investigate suspected artificial intelligence (AI)-generated photographs and other questionable records in the preliminary Register of Voters published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter dated October 31, 2026, and signed by its Deputy […] todayNovember 1, 2026
insert_link News ARSENAL WINS EARLY ADVANTAGE AGAINST LIVERPOOL AT ANFIELD Arsenal took an early 1-0 lead against Liverpool at Anfield in their highly anticipated Premier League encounter today. Striker KAI HAVERTZ broke the deadlock in the 16th minute, converting a direct assist from midfielder DECLAN RICE after a defensive error by goalkeeper ALISSON BECKER. Despite missing key attacking player BUKAYO SAKA, MIKEL ARTETA'S injury-hit side started the encounter with attacking intent. The ongoing clash sees both teams seeking to strengthen […] todayNovember 1, 2026
insert_link Entertainment DAVIDO PREDICTS GLOBAL SUCCESS FOR PROPOSED TOUR WITH WIZKID Afrobeats singer, DAVIDO has admitted that a joint tour with colleague, WIZKID would sell out venues worldwide. DAVIDO, who made the statement during an appearance on a show while discussing the possibility of recording music and touring with his colleague, revealed he would also demand $500,000 for each show.. He, however, expressed uncertainty about whether a joint song with WIZKID would become a hit, citing the collaboration between D’BANJ and […] todayNovember 1, 2026
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