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Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Volume XXIII | Breaking News & Latest Updates

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s Mobilisation For President Tinubu’s Re-Election Campaign Triggers Fresh Internal Crisis Across PDP State Chapters

State executive committees and national leadership reject cross-party "Rainbow Coalition" as friction deepens over anti-party activities ahead of 2027 general elections The campaign mounted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to secure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re...

By Arun October 20, 2026

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Osun State Police Command Declares Factional NURTW Leader Nurudeen Alowonle Wanted Over Murder Of Transport Rival

Command intensifies manhunt for union chieftains following arrests of key suspects and security operatives implicated in fatal motor park violence&nbs...

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Nigeria’s Passport Ranking Drops To 181st As Visa-Free Access Shrinks To 24 Destinations

Global travel mobility index reflects heightened international travel restrictions and stricter entry policies for Nigerian passport holders Nige...

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Former Senate Leader Teslim Folarin Buries The Hatchet, Endorses Senator Sharafadeen Alli For Oyo State Governorship

2023 APC flagbearer calls for total intra-party reconciliation and unity ahead of 2027 general elections in Oyo State Former Leader of the Senate...

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Nigeria Labour Congress Strike Ultimatum Escalates Tension Between Organised Labour And Federal Government Over Minimum Wage Implementation

NLC leadership firmly insists two-week strike warning remains active while criticizing post-2024 salary adjustments and demanding immediate wage reneg...

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