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Police arrest two for alleged assault, obstruction of officers in Bauchi
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two persons for allegedly assaulting police officers and obstructing them from carrying out their lawful duties during an enforcement
Tanker inferno kills one, razes shops, vehicles in Cross River
….as driver escapes death By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR A petroleum tanker has overturned and exploded into flames opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat in Cross River State on Sunday, killing
YouTube changes Shorts algorithm to favour original videos
YouTube is changing how content is recommended on Shorts, with channels that mainly re-upload other creators’ videos facing reduced visibility on the platform. The video-sharing platform said the update is
Taraba APC Sends Message To Wike’s Allies, Vows Full Support For Tinubu, Party Candidates
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has declared its readiness to mobilise voters and deliver President Bola Tinubu and other party candidates in the 2027 general election. The
Washington DC Proclaims October 2026 Nigerian American Heritage Month
The District of Columbia has proclaimed October 2026 as “Nigerian American Heritage Month” and October 1, 2026, as “Nigeria Day” in the city, recognising the contributions of its Nigerian community.
Lokpobiri Warns Against Petrol Subsidy Return, Says Nigeria Cannot Afford It
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticised presidential candidates who support petrol subsidy, calling the policy financially unsustainable for Nigeria. Lokpobiri spoke at the weekend
Chuks Nwanne, GM Of The Guardian Abuja, Dies After A Protracted Illness
Chuks Nwanne, general manager of The Guardian’s Abuja operations and former Saturday editor of the newspaper, is dead. Eniola Daniel, a senior multimedia reporter at The Guardian, announced Nwanne’s death
South Korea captain ‘deeply sorry’ for gloating about military exemption
South Korea’s Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service. South Korea defeated hosts Japan 1-0
Lagos Bars Diesel Buses From Regulated Fleet, Targets Full Electric Transport System
The Lagos State Government has stopped admitting new diesel-powered buses into its regulated public transport system, directing operators to deploy compressed natural gas (CNG) or electric vehicles as it begins
Nigeria’s Economic Activity Expands For Fourth Month As PMI Hits 53 Points
Nigeria’s economic activity expanded for the fourth consecutive month in September, with the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 53.0 points, as stronger industrial performance supported continued growth across
