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Nigeria Customs Opens Review Portal for Aggrieved Recruitment Applicants After Screening Out 397 Candidates

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has established a formal complaints channel for applicants who were screened out after making the shortlist. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has ordered a case-by-case review of affected candidates. In response to growing public concern and agitation from affected candidates, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a formal review process for applicants who were screened out of its recent recruitment exercise. The decision was disclosed […]

todayOctober 20, 2026

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National

INEC FACES FRESH SCRUTINY OVER OMISSION OF GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES

Opposition political parties have raised concerns over political participation, electoral fairness and the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process, following the omission of some governorship candidates from the final list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. In Kano and Gombe states, the omission of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate, AMINU GWARZO, and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, ISA ALI PANTAMI, respectively, from […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

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Entertainment

ACTRESS, ANGELA OKORIE SIGNS MULTI-MILLION-NAIRA AMBASSADORIAL DEAL WITH COUNTRYSIDE GROUP.

Nollywood actress, ANGELA OKORIE has signed a one-year ambassadorial deal worth millions of naira with Countryside Group, a Nigerian conglomerate operating in the travel, digital financial services and transportation sectors. The partnership was unveiled at the Group’s headquarters in Lagos as part of efforts to increase brand visibility and expand its presence across the country. The Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NDUBISI GEORGE, popularly known as Dr Blow Money, welcomed OKORIE to the event […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

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Football

Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended for 30 Days by Portugal After Explosive Fallout with Manager Jorge Jesus

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with a 30-day suspension and a fine by the Portuguese Football Federation following a high-profile dispute and walkout over head coach Jorge Jesus. Read the full sports report on Urban Radio. In a dramatic shift within Portuguese football, national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and a €255 (£214 / $285) fine by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

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Education

Education Sector Mourns: Gregory University Founder, Prof. Gregory Ibe, Dies at 62

Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, founder and Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu (GUU) and 2023 APGA gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has passed away following a period of health challenges. The Nigerian academic, business, and political communities have been plunged into mourning following the passing of Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, the founder, Chancellor, and Proprietor of Gregory University Uturu (GUU) in Abia State. The death of the renowned industrialist, educationist, and […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

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Crime

Diplomatic Tensions Mount as Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis Over Alleged Mosque Indecency

Saudi authorities have executed two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, in Mecca following a conviction for an "immoral act" inside a mosque. As social media outrage swells over unverified reports regarding the incident, the Bangladesh government has issued a formal protest over a lack of prior notification. In a development that has triggered diplomatic friction and sparked widespread debate across international media, Saudi Arabia has carried […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

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Entertainment

From Heartbreak to Redemption: Rapper Phenom Opens Up on Promiscuity, Illness, and 10-Year Celibacy

Nigerian rapper Phenom (Ikechukwu Clarence) has opened up about his past struggles with heartbreak, extreme promiscuity, contracting health complications, and his decade-long journey of faith and celibacy prior to marriage. In a deeply candid disclosure, Nigerian hip-hop artist Phenom (real name Ikechukwu Clarence) has shared details of a turbulent personal journey marked by heartbreak, health struggles, and eventual spiritual transformation. Speaking on his past, the rapper revealed how a painful […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

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Foreign

Tragedy in Ecuador: Catholic Priest Killed by Falling Crucifix During Livestreamed Mass

A 53-year-old Catholic priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Rev. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, tragically died after a massive wooden crucifix detached from the altar wall and struck him on the head during a livestreamed Mass. In a heartbreaking and sudden tragedy that has shocked worshippers worldwide, a Catholic priest in Ecuador died after being struck by a massive wooden crucifix during a live-streamed evening Mass. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, […]

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Business

Global Demand: Dangote Refinery IPO Attracts Investors Across 90+ Countries, 51 African Nations

The ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has drawn unprecedented global demand, attracting subscriptions from investors in over 90 countries and 51 African nations. Read the full financial breakdown and market update. In a historic milestone for African capital markets, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that its ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) has achieved massive global participation, receiving subscriptions from retail and institutional […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

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Business

Relief for Transporters: Gov. Mbah Scraps ₦750 Daily Keke Ticket Fee, Extends Operating Hours to 10 PM in Enugu

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has abolished the ₦750 daily ticket fee for commercial tricycle (Keke) operators and extended their operational curfew to 10:00 PM. Read the full details from the Okpara Square rally. In a major policy move aimed at easing economic pressure on commercial transporters and boosting night-time economic activities across Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has announced the immediate abolition of daily ticket fees paid by commercial […]

todayOctober 17, 2026

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