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The council said a pre https://notjustok.com/lyrics/slick-remix-lyrics-by-victony-summer-walker/ https://notjustok.com/lyrics/slick-remix-lyrics-by-victony-summer-walker/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:31:15 +0000 NotJustOk Naija Music Victony, Summer Walker and Don Toliver Lyrics Victony taps Summer Walker and Don Toliver for the remix of his chart-topping hit, Slick, delivering a smooth blend of Afrobeats and R&B that explores themes of sensuality, desire, confidence, and mutual attraction, check out Slick Remix lyrics below https://www.completesports.com/euromatch-npfl-kun-khalifat-fcs-onyedikachi-eyes-away-win-against-doma-united/ https://www.completesports.com/euromatch-npfl-kun-khalifat-fcs-onyedikachi-eyes-away-win-against-doma-united/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:31:10 +0000 Completesports Football Kun Khalifat FC striker Benjamin Onyedikachi says the team is confident of securing a positive result against Doma United in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Nine encounter. The Owerri-based side will travel to the Pantami Stadium on Saturday to face Doma United, hoping to build https://leadership.ng/nigerias-relationship-coach-advocates-premarital-counselling/ https://leadership.ng/nigerias-relationship-coach-advocates-premarital-counselling/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:31:01 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Gabi Hibbatullah A Canada-based Nigerian relationship coach, matchmaker and author, Happiness Urefe Chifum, has advocated adequate premarital counselling and preparation for couples, stressing the need for emotional maturity, compatibility and shared values before marriage. Chifum, founder of Team H https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-16/dubai-s-dip-to-hold-meetings-for-uae-s-first-listing-since-war https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-16/dubai-s-dip-to-hold-meetings-for-uae-s-first-listing-since-war Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:43 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Dubai Investments Park Development Co. is pushing ahead with plans for what could be the United Arab Emirates’ first initial public offering this year despite the regional war. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/trumps-new-press-secretary-admits-failing-bar-exam/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/trumps-new-press-secretary-admits-failing-bar-exam/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:29:27 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia acknowledged on Thursday that she had failed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the United States, as her credentials face scrutiny. The post Trump’s new press secretary admits failing bar exam appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/rivers-dpo-do-suspended-over-renovation-of-police-post-by-cultists/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/rivers-dpo-do-suspended-over-renovation-of-police-post-by-cultists/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:29:26 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of a station in Rivers State has been suspended alongside some other serving officers of his post for reportedly allowing cultists to renovate their facility. The post Rivers DPO, DO suspended over renovation of police post by cultists appeared first on Vanguard New https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvj6j1klez88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvj6j1klez88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:28:56 +0000 BBC News World World News Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window. https://thewhistler.ng/state-police-bill-to-reach-nass-in-two-weeks-says-presidency/ https://thewhistler.ng/state-police-bill-to-reach-nass-in-two-weeks-says-presidency/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:28:24 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Federal Government expects to transmit the proposed National Policing Bill to the National Assembly within two weeks, as consultations with state governors continue over outstanding observations on the legislation. Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and Chairman of the Presidential Working https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/police-confirm-kidnap-of-catholic-priest-in-benue/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/police-confirm-kidnap-of-catholic-priest-in-benue/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:27:05 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Police Command in Benue State has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache, Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Aondogu Orchia confirmed the incident on Friday in Makurdi. Orchia said https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/eyes-de-clear-small-small-tinubus-aide-reacts-as-arise-tvs-rufai-points-out-peter-obis-lapses/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/eyes-de-clear-small-small-tinubus-aide-reacts-as-arise-tvs-rufai-points-out-peter-obis-lapses/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:26:31 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has reacted to criticism of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, NDC, Peter Obi, by Arise TV anchor, Oseni Rufai. During the TV station’s morning show on Friday, Rufai pointed out t https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917547-senate-passes-bill-backing-akwa-iboms-federal-university-of-technology.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917547-senate-passes-bill-backing-akwa-iboms-federal-university-of-technology.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:25:34 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Senate passed the bill four years after the establishment of the university and a day after the university announced that it has secured approval for 12 additional degree programmes. 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He said the convictions followed 17 months of pains https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-best-of-the-ai-trade-could-be-behind-us-heres-how-to-prepare-according-to-barclays-725ab4dd?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-best-of-the-ai-trade-could-be-behind-us-heres-how-to-prepare-according-to-barclays-725ab4dd?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:21:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks The London-headquartered bank recommends holding on to big tech stocks ahead of their earnings, but has a preference for companies with strong business models. https://punchng.com/police-confirm-abduction-of-catholic-priest-in-benue/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/police-confirm-abduction-of-catholic-priest-in-benue/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:20:48 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Police in Benue State have confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache, a parish priest in Ohimini LGA, who was kidnapped on October 13. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-confirm-abduction-of-catholic-priest-in-benue/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/kwankwaso-defends-obi-over-shettimas-bogus-statistics-jibe/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/kwankwaso-defends-obi-over-shettimas-bogus-statistics-jibe/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:20:48 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has disagreed with Vice-President Kashim Shettima over his criticism of Peter Obi’s use of economic statistics and comparisons between Nigeria and other countries. Kwankwaso maintained that most of the fi https://leadership.ng/iyc-rejects-coastal-highway-diversion-urges-tinubu-to-retain-original-route/ https://leadership.ng/iyc-rejects-coastal-highway-diversion-urges-tinubu-to-retain-original-route/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:20:18 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has asked President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway follows its original approved route through Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States. IYC warned that any diversion could undermine public confidence in the federa https://leadership.ng/benue-police-confirm-abduction-of-catholic-priest/ https://leadership.ng/benue-police-confirm-abduction-of-catholic-priest/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:18:45 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache, the Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Aondogu Orchia, confirmed the incident on Friday in Makurdi, adding th https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-captain-james-undergoes-knee-surgery/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-captain-james-undergoes-knee-surgery/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:18:22 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful knee surgery after suffering an injury in training, the Premier League club announced on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-captain-james-undergoes-knee-surgery/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917545-police-remove-dpo-after-suspected-cultists-renovate-station.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917545-police-remove-dpo-after-suspected-cultists-renovate-station.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:18:04 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News A Facebook user identified the group as “Aro Bagger” and claimed that the police station was unveiled as part of the group’s activities to mark its 2026 “Humanitarian Day celebration” on 15 October. The post Police remove DPO after suspected cultists renovate station appeared first on Premium Times https://leadership.ng/adc-holds-fresh-primaries-for-birnin-kebbi-kalgo-bunza-constituency/ https://leadership.ng/adc-holds-fresh-primaries-for-birnin-kebbi-kalgo-bunza-constituency/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:17:58 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted fresh primaries for aspirants seeking its ticket for the Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, following a Supreme Court directive requiring political parties to conduct fresh primaries in response to litigation by aspirants nationwide. Th https://businessday.ng/technology/article/safaricom-ownership-dispute-deepens-as-vodacom-holds-55-stake-pending-kenya-appeal/ https://businessday.ng/technology/article/safaricom-ownership-dispute-deepens-as-vodacom-holds-55-stake-pending-kenya-appeal/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:16:04 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Vodacom Group will retain its 55 percent stake in Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications operator, pending a fast-tracked appeal against a https://leadership.ng/police-arrest-suspect-over-alleged-attempt-to-poison-steal-motorcycle-in-bauchi/ https://leadership.ng/police-arrest-suspect-over-alleged-attempt-to-poison-steal-motorcycle-in-bauchi/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:16:04 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old suspect for allegedly conspiring with another individual to poison a commercial motorcyclist and steal his motorcycle. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, saying the incident followed a distress c https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/chelsea-captain-reece-james-undergoes-knee-surgery/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/chelsea-captain-reece-james-undergoes-knee-surgery/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:16:02 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News "Reece has already begun his road to recovery and will be supported by the club's medical department at Cobham during this rehabilitation phase." The post Chelsea captain Reece James undergoes knee surgery appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-64-years-old-with-two-sons-but-only-one-works-in-the-family-firm-should-i-leave-him-70-of-the-business-2fe6c382?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-64-years-old-with-two-sons-but-only-one-works-in-the-family-firm-should-i-leave-him-70-of-the-business-2fe6c382?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.” https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/one-home-one-connection-how-lg-thinq-is-making-life-smarter-for-nigerians/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/one-home-one-connection-how-lg-thinq-is-making-life-smarter-for-nigerians/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:15:27 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News From cooling the home before you arrive to connecting food care, indoor comfort and entertainment, LG ThinQ puts everyday convenience within reach. What if your home could work more naturally around your day? The air conditioner preparing the room while you are still on your way home. The refrigerat https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/16/wacot-renews-strategic-partnership-with-edo-govt-to-drive-agricultural-transformation/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/16/wacot-renews-strategic-partnership-with-edo-govt-to-drive-agricultural-transformation/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Oluchi Chibuzor WACOT Limited, has extended its agreement with the Edo State Government on fertilizer production through the Edo State Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited (ESFCCL) in Auchi. The partnership which commenced in 2017, reaffirms both parti https://newtelegraphng.com/abubakar-kabir-abubakar-good-head-good-heart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abubakar-kabir-abubakar-good-head-good-heart https://newtelegraphng.com/abubakar-kabir-abubakar-good-head-good-heart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abubakar-kabir-abubakar-good-head-good-heart Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News There are people you meet in public life and quickly realise that their influence goes beyond the office they occupy. There are also those whose value becomes clearer the longer you work alongside them. Honourable Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi belongs to the latter category. He is my colleague in th https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm89zp48k4kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm89zp48k4kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:14:32 +0000 BBC News World World News A teacher was also killed in the attack at the Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend, Oregon, police say. https://allafrica.com/stories/202610160188.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610160188.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:14:27 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Nyasa Times] Malawi's latest bid to turn gold into a lifeline for its struggling economy is facing uncomfortable questions about the evidence on which it has been built. https://leadership.ng/illegal-mining-bauchi-gov-warns-traditional-rulers-lg-officials-against-illegal-land-allocation/ https://leadership.ng/illegal-mining-bauchi-gov-warns-traditional-rulers-lg-officials-against-illegal-land-allocation/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:14:11 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has warned traditional rulers, community leaders and local government officials against illegal land allocation, harbouring suspicious individuals and facilitating unauthorised access to mining sites. He threatened appropriate legal sanctions and possible remova https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/rivers-dpo-other-officers-in-trouble-over-alleged-renovation-of-police-outpost-by-cultists/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/rivers-dpo-other-officers-in-trouble-over-alleged-renovation-of-police-outpost-by-cultists/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:12:50 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Rivers State Police Command says the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of Abuloma Division and the divisional officer overseeing the Abuloma police outpost have been queried and relieved of their duties over a viral video purporting that suspected cultists renovated the facility. DAILY P https://leadership.ng/nba-probes-alleged-mismanagement-of-n100m-by-owerri-branch/ https://leadership.ng/nba-probes-alleged-mismanagement-of-n100m-by-owerri-branch/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:12:47 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), has set up a three-member committee to investigate allegations of impropriety in the receipt, management and disbursement of N100 million donation by the Owerri branch of the NBA. The NBA president made the discl https://allafrica.com/stories/202610160182.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610160182.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:12:45 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal government on Thursday welcomed an election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, covering elections for both houses of parliament and the president. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/16/pressure-mounts-on-michael-carrick-as-man-utd-face-historic-clash-against-leeds/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/16/pressure-mounts-on-michael-carrick-as-man-utd-face-historic-clash-against-leeds/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:12:19 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News United are off to their worst league start in 40 years and were plunged further into chaos by defender Lisandro Martinez's attack on the club's hierarchy over a lack of investment in the squad after Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid. The post Pressure Mounts On Michael Carrick As Man Utd Face https://notjustok.com/lyrics/deja-vu-lyrics-by-sarkodie-kidi/ https://notjustok.com/lyrics/deja-vu-lyrics-by-sarkodie-kidi/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:12:05 +0000 NotJustOk Naija Music Sarkodie and KiDi Lyrics Deja Vu by Sarkodie and KiDi is an emotional Afrobeats love song driven by soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a remorseful, romantic vibe. The song explores regret, heartbreak, and the desire for a second chance, as Sarkodie expresses deep remorse for hurting the woman https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:11:40 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday. The post Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘flying’ car appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917537-2027-dickson-urges-inec-to-restore-omitted-ndc-candidates-in-final-list.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917537-2027-dickson-urges-inec-to-restore-omitted-ndc-candidates-in-final-list.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:10:25 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News PREMIUM TIMES reports that the NDC governorship candidates in Kano, Kaduna and Cross River states were omitted from the final list of candidates for the 2027 election recently published by INEC on Saturday. 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