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Tragedy occurred over the weekend in the Buzzah community in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State, as a mentally unstable man allegedly attacked four people, killing one and leaving three others critically injured. The assailant, identified by residents as Denis, is well known in Zing town for wandering the streets dressed in white native attire and pretending to be preaching. The Guardian reports that the incident, which took the people of the community by surprise, occurred at about 11 p.m. Eyewitnesses confirmed that one person lost his life in the assault, while three others were seriously injured. Among the…

Southampton head coach Will Still has revealed why Super Eagles midfielder Joe Ayodele Aribo is yet to feature for the Saints this season, Soccernet.ng reports. There were several rumours that Aribo would depart St. Mary’s during the transfer window after Southampton was demoted from the English Premier League the previous season. Aribo did not participate in Southampton’s preseason because of the uncertainty surrounding his future. However, the Super Eagles’ star was unable to secure a move despite connections to teams such as Rangers and Besiktas. He was forced to remain with the Saints as a result. Joe Aribo celebrates scoring…

Ahead of the December governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, stakeholders of the party in Ila Orangun, Boripe, and Ayedaade Local Government Areas of the state have unanimously endorsed the candidature of one of the gubernatorial aspirants, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO). They expressed optimism that Oyebamiji, who is the current Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Inland Waterways Agency (NIWA), possesses the clout and political wherewithal to deliver victory for the APC during the 8 August 2026 gubernatorial poll in the state. Their endorsement came over the weekend when the…

As the two-week warning strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its seventh day, the union has confirmed that negotiations are ongoing with the Federal Government’s Renegotiation Team led by former Head of Service, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed. The union also disclosed that “progress is being recorded” on five of its seven-point demands, raising hopes of an early resolution to the industrial action. In a bulletin to members dated October 19, 2025, and obtained by The Guardian, ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, listed the areas of progress to include the release of third-party deductions, payment of…

Spokesperson for Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday described the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a threat to democracy and the sanctity of the judiciary, going by its reckless actions and statements on the Osun local government matters currently before the Supreme Court. Reacting to the allegation by the APC that Adeleke had bribed the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) to stay away from the local government secretariats, Rasheed, in a statement, argued that the allegation was not only “unfounded and baseless, but a further manifestation of…

Former LA Galaxy defender, Michael Nsien, has once again expressed his desire to manage the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports.  He insisted that his understanding of Nigerian football and international coaching experience could help restore balance and structure to the team. Nsien, whose parents are Nigerian, has long been vocal about his ambition to contribute to the development of the Nigerian football team. Michael Nsien. Foto de Martin Thomas/Santiago 2023 via Photosport. Dia 7. Photo Source: IMAGO Nsien: What The Ex-LA Galaxy Defender Said Speaking recently about his connection to Nigeria, the 44-year-old coach emphasized that a good structure is what…

In SummaryNigeria dominates the 2025 ranking with four of the top ten fastest-growing firms, confirming its private sector as Africa’s most dynamic.Omniretail’s 71,818% growth sets a continental record, surpassing all previous benchmarks in Africa’s corporate expansion index.Fintech remains the continent’s most profitable segment, accounting for five of the top ten firms and driving cross-border innovation.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, October 17 – Africa’s private sector is expanding at its fastest pace in over a decade. According to the African Development Bank, average real GDP growth across the continent stood at 3.7% in 2024, outpacing the global average of 2.6%.Non-resource sectors contributed…

With the defection of four Kaduna State House of Assembly lawmakers and five House of Representatives members, along with thousands of their supporters, the state is now 95 per cent All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Uba Sani declared at a mega rally held over the weekend. According to him, with the latest defections, APC now has 13 legislators from Kaduna State in the House of Representatives, leaving the PDP with three. Also, there are now 26 APC members in the House of Assembly, compared with eight PDP members. The mega rally, held at Murtala Square in Kaduna, was attended by…

.Recover pistol, battle axe during raid.Launch manhunt on fleeing suspects. Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspected cult leader, Boluwatife Abdul, who is a student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). Abdul, allegedly known as a notorious cultist within the axis of the university environment, was arrested while holding a clandestine meeting with members of the confraternity group. While confirming the arrest of the suspect, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed that the suspect has, for a while, been on the watchlist of the command. According to Ayanlade, the arrest of…

Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba has thrown his support behind the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 World Cup playoff clash against Gabon national football team, Soccernet.ng reports.  The former Galatasaray forward urged Nigerians to remain patient with the national team ahead of their must-win World Cup play-offs. Following a 2-1 victory against Lesotho and a dominant 4-0 win over Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic, the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions secured a place in the mini-tournament, where they will battle Gabon. Frank Onyeka of Nigeria during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Super Eagles of Nigeria and…