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SAD: Enugu Governor’s Aide, Lucky Chukwu Is Dead
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SAD: Enugu Governor’s Aide, Lucky Chukwu Is Dead

A lawyer and Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, Lucky Chukwu, has died. His death was announced in October 2026 by the office of his younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District. Lucky Chukwu was an elder brother of the late Labour Party senatorial candidate, Oyibo Chukwu, and Senator Kelvin Chukwu, a former member of the Enugu State House of Assembly. He was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Governor Mbah in August 2026, having previously been involved in political activities in the state. Following his elder brother’s death, Senator Kelvin Chukwu suspended his political activities and engagements for one week to mourn the loss. The senator’s office announced the temporary suspension in a...
BREAKING: FG Withdraws Charges Against Alleged Fake Agency DG, Files Fresh Case
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BREAKING: FG Withdraws Charges Against Alleged Fake Agency DG, Files Fresh Case

Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, struck out the eight-count criminal charge brought against the alleged fake Director General (DG) of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi.  TrackExec Orders Justice Umar struck out the charge following a formal withdrawal by the Federal Government. When the matter was called, prosecution counsel and Director of the Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mr Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), moved a motion for the termination of the charges. Oyedepo told the judge that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has carried out a review of the case file of Adeyemi and the charge filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and found some loopholes....
Nollywood Film, Her Daughters’ Mother Heads to London for Film Africa 2026.
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Nollywood Film, Her Daughters’ Mother Heads to London for Film Africa 2026.

Nollywood drama, ‘Her Daughters’ Mother’, has been selected for Film Africa 2026, scheduled to be held in London from October 23 to November 1 Women in the Arts (@winthearts) announced the selection in an Instagram post celebrating Chinazaekpere Chukwu’s feature directorial debut. The post reads: “@gailchukwu is whoever she says she is and even more! Having your directorial debut go global is no small feat! We are super proud of you, queen”. The 109-minute drama is scheduled to screen on Oct. 28 at EbonyLife Place London as part of the festival. Written and directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu, the film is set in Benin City, Edo, and explores motherhood, marriage and societal expectations surrounding the preference for male children. It follows Ejiro, a woman married off at ...
JUST IN: CJN swears in 68 new senior advocates of Nigeria
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JUST IN: CJN swears in 68 new senior advocates of Nigeria

Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, during a ceremony marking the 2026/2027 legal year. This was disclosed on Monday by the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, on its official X account. The report said that the swearing-in ceremony marks a significant moment for the newly elevated lawyers, who have attained one of the highest professional distinctions in Nigeria’s legal profession. Acordinng to DAILY POST reports the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, is conferred on legal practitioners in recognition of their professional standing and contributions to the development of law and the administration of justice. The rank is awarded to legal practitioners who meet establishe...
I’ll send you back to Nigeria when I become president, Kenyan presidential candidate warns Dangote against plans to build a refinery in the country.
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I’ll send you back to Nigeria when I become president, Kenyan presidential candidate warns Dangote against plans to build a refinery in the country.

Kenyan presidential candidate Patrick Osoi has warned Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote against rushing to establish a refinery in Kenya, saying his administration would prioritise local businesses. Speaking during a campaign event, Osoi claimed that when he becomes president, Kenya will have the capacity to handle its own refinery operations. “I want to tell Dangote, please don’t hurry up to start the refinery because by next year February, the time I’m sworn in as the president of this country, you’ll be back going to Nigeria,” he said. Osoi argued that Kenya already has refinery facilities and capable businesspeople who can handle such projects without relying on foreign investors. “We have refinery which can do that job. We also have business people in this country who...
Reaction as NNPC limits access to it N66 discount to only motorists using  fuel app
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Reaction as NNPC limits access to it N66 discount to only motorists using fuel app

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says the N66 discount motorists hope to enjoy at all its retail outlets can only be via its mobile apps. The petroleum company announced it via its X handle over the weekend.  Recall that last week, the Federal Government announced it will embark on a 30-day price discount on fuel prices as part of measures to cushion the effect of rising fuel costs on Nigerians, particularly commercial transport operators. According to an announcement shared on its X handle, NNPCL states that enjoying the proposed discount is tied to the use of its app. Motorists are expected to download the company's app and make payment for the discounted rate via the app. Nigerians have questioned the efficacy of this model of pa...
Kwara State gov gift ₦180m grant for Islamic education, and research
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Kwara State gov gift ₦180m grant for Islamic education, and research

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has donated N180m to support Islamic education, research and academic development as Az-Zumratul Adabiyyah School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Ilorin, marked its centenary. The donation, announced at the institution’s 100th anniversary celebration on Sunday, comprised contributions to Ansarul Islam Society, the founding body of Muhammed Kamaldeen University, Ilorin, support for the university and scholarship grants for 30 students. The governor, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, AbdulRazaq Jiddah, said the donations were intended to support the institution and advance educational development. Providing a breakdown of the donation in a Facebook post, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Communica...
DRAMA: INEC Dismisses fake list of governorship candidates in six states
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DRAMA: INEC Dismisses fake list of governorship candidates in six states

The Independent National Electoral Commission has debunked a fraudulent online publication claiming to be a special announcement by the commission on governorship candidates in six states. The commission identified the affected states as Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano. #The Independent National Electoral Commission has debunked a fraudulent online publication claiming to be a special announcement by the commission on governorship candidates in six states. The commission identified the affected states as Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano. INEC disclosed this in a public notice issued on Monday and shared across its official social media platforms. “The Commission wishes to categorically inform the general public that the publication is FAKE and ...
OAU, Ghana varsity top 2026 West African University Games medal table {FULL LIST}
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OAU, Ghana varsity top 2026 West African University Games medal table {FULL LIST}

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has emerged overall champion of the 15th West African University Games, winning 122 medals, according to the official medal table shared on the Games’ social media handles on Sunday. The host institution won 33 gold, 50 silver and 39 bronze medals to finish ahead of the University of Ghana, which secured second position with 59 medals, comprising 26 gold, 21 silver and 12 bronze. Benson Idahosa University finished third with 21 gold, 10 silver and seven bronze medals, while the University of Ibadan placed fourth with 17 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals. The rankings are based on the number of gold medals won, followed by silver and bronze medals where necessary. Below is the full medal table for the 15th West African University Games...
Nigeria’s debt interest hits 124% Exceeds Revenue
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Nigeria’s debt interest hits 124% Exceeds Revenue

The Federal Government spent N7.7tn on interest payments in the first half of 2026, representing 124.2 per cent of its total revenue of N6.2tn during the period, according to the World Bank. The figures indicate that interest payments alone exceeded the government’s revenue by N1.5tn between January and June 2026, raising concerns about Nigeria’s debt burden despite improved revenue collections. The findings were contained in the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, titled Beyond the Federal Purse: How Higher Revenues Shaped State Priorities, obtained by The PUNCH. The report showed that interest payments increased by N2.1tn, or 37.5 per cent, from N5.6tn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, largely due to elevated domestic borrowing costs. Accordi...
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