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GROUP HAILS PRESIDENT TINUBU ON APPOINTMENT OF DENNIS OTUARO AS PAP ADMINISTRATOR

A group, the Niger Delta Liberation Force – NDLF Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Zone has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Chief Dennis Otuaro as the new Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Program, saying he is a square peg in a square hole.

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Sports

Brentford Defender Kayode Confirms Nigeria Approach

Brentford defender Michael Kayode has confirmed that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, approached him over a possible switch of international allegiance. The 22-year-old, who was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, is eligible to represent both countries at senior international level. Kayode has represented Italy extensively at youth level and recently received his first senior

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Sports

Enyimba Set to Equal Unwanted 27-Year Record Against Sporting Lagos

Enyimba are on the verge of equalling an unwanted club record when they host Sporting Lagos in Wednesday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. The nine-time NPFL champions have endured a difficult start to the 2026/27 season, losing their opening three league matches against Niger Tornadoes, Doma United

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Sports

Reijnders Admits Money Influenced Saudi Arabia Transfer

Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has admitted that financial security was one of the factors behind his decision to leave Manchester City for Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah. The 28-year-old joined Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City in August on a five-year contract after just one season at the Etihad Stadium. The transfer was reportedly worth about £52

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Sports

Chadian Referee Mahamat Appointed for Super Eagles’ AFCON Opener

Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been appointed to officiate Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar. The Group L encounter is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Mahamat, 40, is an experienced CAF match official who has handled fixtures in competitions including

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Politics Technology

Trump Announces ‘Super Intelligence’ as New Name for AI

By Paul Chimodo United States President Donald Trump has announced that the US government will begin referring to artificial intelligence, AI, as “Super Intelligence” in official documents. Trump made the announcement during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. He argued that the word “artificial” makes the technology appear

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Politics Technology

CBN Identifies Four Major Barriers to Nigeria’s Fintech Growth

By Paul Chimodo The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has identified four major challenges it says are slowing the growth of Nigeria’s fintech industry. Speaking on behalf of CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso at the opening of Nigeria Fintech Week 2026 in Lagos, the Head of the CBN’s Innovation Management Division, Abiodun Okunola, identified fragmented regulation,

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Politics

Ihunwo Denies Asking Tinubu to Distance Himself From Wike

The immediate past Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has denied reports that he urged President Bola Tinubu to distance himself from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Ihunwo described the publication as misleading political propaganda, insisting that he remains aligned with the political direction of Rivers

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Economy General

CBN Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to 23 Per Cent

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision at the end of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 307th meeting in Abuja. Cardoso said the committee reviewed recent developments in the global and domestic economic environment, assessed emerging

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General Oil and Gas

Lokpobiri Says High Petrol Prices Reflect Global Challenge

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has described the rising cost of petrol as a global challenge, warning that the situation could worsen if the crisis in the Middle East persists. Lokpobiri said the pressure on consumers’ purchasing power caused by high petrol prices is not limited to Nigeria, noting that Americans

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Environment General

One Missing, Six Rescued as Flood Hits Agu Awka in Anambra

One person is missing after flooding caused by a heavy downpour at Ring Road, Agu Awka, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Six children were rescued from the affected area by emergency responders following the incident. Officials of the Awka South Local Government Area who were at the scene said the situation

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