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Politics · The Punch ·Delta govt orders probe into APC, NDC clash
The Delta State Government has ordered an investigation into a clash involving members or supporters of the All Progressives Congress and the Niger Delta Congress. The directive is intended to establish the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and determine any necessary official response.
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Sports · PM News ·WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup: Flamingos soar over Black Princesses in six-goal thriller
Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Ghana’s Black Princesses in a six-goal match at the WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup. The result highlights an entertaining regional youth football contest between the two West African sides, with Nigeria emerging victorious in a high-scoring encounter.
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Business · Vanguard ·NUPRC threatens to revoke non-performing oil licences, sets Oct 31 deadline
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned that it may revoke oil licences held by operators deemed non-performing. The regulator set October 31 as the deadline for affected licence holders to meet stipulated requirements, signalling enforcement action against companies that fail to comply.
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Other · The Punch ·
Intervene over 37 miners’ deaths in NSCDC custody, SERAP tells UN
SERAP has called on the United Nations to intervene over the deaths of 37 miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The organisation’s appeal seeks international attention to the reported fatalities and the circumstances surrounding the miners’ detention.
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Sports · The Punch ·
Kane hits 100 Bundesliga goals as Bayern thrash Union 7-0
Harry Kane scored his 100th Bundesliga goal as Bayern Munich secured a commanding 7-0 victory over Union Berlin. The result highlighted Kane’s individual milestone and Bayern’s emphatic performance in the German league, with Union unable to prevent the defending side from recording a seven-goal triumph.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Ondo alcohol deaths: SDP’s Adebayo seeks stronger regulation, support for survivors
SDP figure Adebayo has called for tighter regulation of alcohol following deaths in Ondo State. The appeal also seeks support for people who survived the incident, highlighting concerns about preventing similar harm and addressing the needs of affected survivors.
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Other · ThisDay ·
Babangida Condemns Death Of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners in NSCDC Custody, Niger Govt Imposes Curfew Following Rising Tension
Former Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has condemned the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The Niger State Government has also imposed a curfew in response to rising tension following the incident.
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Business · ThisDay ·
NACCIMA Hails Mbah on Security, Seeks Partnership to Drive $30bn Economy
NACCIMA has commended Mbah for efforts related to security and called for a partnership to support the development of a $30 billion economy. The headline indicates that the business association sees collaboration with Mbah as important to improving security and advancing broader economic growth.
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Other · ThisDay ·
Sentinel-X Field Trials Near Completion as Nigeria Steps Up Fight Against Fall Armyworm
Field trials for Sentinel-X are reportedly nearing completion as Nigeria intensifies efforts to combat fall armyworm, a pest affecting agricultural production. The development signals progress in testing the intervention, although the headline provides no details on its effectiveness, deployment timeline, coverage, or the agencies and communities involved.
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Other · ThisDay ·
Plateau Group Narrates How Missing Head Led To Latest Mangu Violence
A group in Plateau State has described how the discovery of a missing head was linked to the latest outbreak of violence in Mangu. The account focuses on the reported sequence of events surrounding the incident, which has heightened tensions in the area.
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Business · Vanguard ·Tinubu meets Vincent Bollore in Paris on expanded investment in Nigeria’s creative, digital economy
President Bola Tinubu met Vincent Bollore in Paris to discuss expanding investment in Nigeria’s creative and digital economy. The engagement focused on potential opportunities to deepen private-sector participation and support growth in these sectors, although the headline does not provide details on specific projects, funding commitments or timelines.
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Business · ThisDay ·
Two Women Arraigned Over Alleged False Access Bank Shutdown Rumour
Two women have been arraigned in connection with an alleged false rumour claiming that Access Bank had been shut down. The proceedings concern the dissemination of the unverified information, while details of the charges, court, and circumstances surrounding the allegation were not provided in the headline.
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Sports · Daily Post ·EPL: Chelsea’s title hopes suffer huge blow after 3-0 defeat to Brentford
Chelsea’s Premier League title hopes have suffered a significant setback after the team lost 3-0 to Brentford. The defeat leaves Chelsea facing increased difficulty in their pursuit of the league title, with Brentford securing a decisive victory in the match.
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Business · ThisDay ·
Tinubu, in Paris, Holds Talks With Vincent Bolloré Of Bolloré Group.Seeks expanded investment in Nigeria’s creative and digital economy
President Bola Tinubu held talks in Paris with Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, seeking to expand the company’s investment in Nigeria’s creative and digital economy. The meeting focused on attracting greater private-sector participation in these sectors as part of Nigeria’s broader investment and economic development efforts.
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Business · ThisDay ·
FG Moves to Boost Power Supply to Abuja Industrial Cluster
The Federal Government is taking steps to improve electricity supply to Abuja’s industrial cluster. The move is aimed at supporting businesses operating in the area, although the headline does not specify the measures involved, the expected timeline, or the agencies responsible for implementation.
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Entertainment · Premium Times ·Tinubu, Bolloré discuss new investments in Nigeria’s film, entertainment sectors
President Bola Tinubu and French businessman Vincent Bolloré discussed potential new investments in Nigeria’s film and entertainment industries. The talks indicate interest in expanding investment and commercial opportunities in the country’s creative sectors, though the headline does not provide details on the proposed projects, funding, or implementation timeline.
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Other · Vanguard ·Gunmen storm Plateau market, kill three, injure scores
Gunmen attacked a market in Plateau State, killing three people and injuring scores of others. The incident involved violence against civilians at the market, but the headline does not provide details about the attackers, the victims’ identities, the motive, or any response from security agencies.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
A’ Court in Split Decision Reverses Deregistration of NDC
Nigeria’s Supreme Court, in a divided ruling, overturned the deregistration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The decision restores the party’s legal status, although the headline does not specify the grounds for the judgment, the composition of the court, or the practical implications for the party’s operations.
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Sports · Premium Times ·Flamingos beat Ghana 4-2 to maintain winning start at WAFU B
Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Ghana 4-2 in their latest WAFU B fixture, extending their winning start in the regional competition. The result keeps the Nigerian women’s youth team unbeaten at the tournament and strengthens their position as the competition continues.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Oyo, ICMPD launch €2.4m project to empower 700 youths, tackle irregular migration
The Oyo State Government and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development have launched a €2.4 million initiative aimed at empowering 700 youths and addressing irregular migration. The project will focus on supporting young people while tackling factors linked to unsafe or unauthorised migration, though further implementation details were not provided.
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