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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2025* *PUNCH* Youth parliamentarian laments inadequate business support Police sold 2,500 bikes illegally, says Delta activist Monarch lauds council chair for healthcare intervention Delta activist urges govt, IOCs to prioritise education Cross River bans agents for inflating rents A'Ibom federal poly'll attain world-class status - Rector Stakeholders demand hygiene management policy domestication in Cross River Our efforts restoring confidence in Ogoni cleanup — HYPREP Eno revokes land titles at Tropicana Layout Group counsels 160 Rivers students on legal system Lagos, Agege LG to boost waste management, flood-free community RAAMP hails A'Ibom for rural roads, transport sector reforms Cross River leaders decry renewed community violence Atmospheric carbon dioxide hits record high in 2024 — World Meteorological Organisation Oborevwori unveils Delta security fund, seeks private support Catholic church mourns Irish parish priest in Gombe Sultan, Yari call for social media regulation to curb division Oluremi Tinubu seeks stronger partnerships to tackle health, education gaps Ex-New Zealand PM Bolger dies at 90 Reps C'ttee orders Jos, Kano DisCos to remit N112.7bn to FG World Food Day: Sanwo-Olu announces 10% discount on Eko Rice Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas violates Gaza truce deal Ex-principals slam FG's decision to drop maths as requirement for arts admissions Africa needs blended finance to bridge housing gap — NMRC boss Reps seek stiffer penalties for certificate forgery offenders Olukoyede re-elected president of West Africa anti-corruption network AU suspends Madagascar after coup IG presents N40m cheques to deceased officers' families in Osun India beats Nigeria to win bid for 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games Ruling houses ask Adeleke to depose jailed monarch, declare stool vacant I can change Nigeria positively in four years - Peter Obi EFCC boss seeks stronger collaboration against trans-border crimes *VANGUARD* Israel threatens to resume fighting over bodies of dead hostages Kebbi gov hires int'l security organisation to stamp out banditry I remain in PDP — Sen. Dickson backs Amupitan's nomination as INEC chairman Tinubu, Akpabio, Abbas, SGF, govs, others celebrate Abiodun's mother at 90 Why I declined Tinubu's offer of appointment — Fayose Diri and Mbah's defection to APC is relief - Kano PDP Carbon dioxide levels rise to new highs in 2024 - WMO We've handed over all hostages remains we can reach - Hamas Jonathan laments habit of govs abandoning inherited projects Tinubu committed to building roads that will last 100 years - Umahi Senate probes Air Peace runway overrun in Port Harcourt Defections: Three more PDP governors will soon resign  —  Fayose Plateau: 13 killed in renewed attacks on Barkin Ladi communities Court slams Kaduna Police over ban on political meetings, orders N15m damages to ADC, SDP Moonshot 2025: We're building African partnerships to expand markets for Nigerian startups — Minister African Union suspends Madagascar after coup Defections: Tinubu's one-party state unfolding  —  ADC Gov Mbah's defection to APC in Enugu's best interest — Party chieftain Senate probes frequent nasty incidents in aviation sector Two kidnappers arrested in Rivers for luring 24-year-old woman through dating site Northern Islamic leaders warn of looming chaos over insecurity, misuse of social media DSS arrests two dismissed officers for alleged impersonation, fraud FG vows to end prison congestion, targets awaiting trial inmates *THE NATION* Senate probes rising aviation incidents, seeks urgent safety reforms First Lady advocates stronger partnerships for health, education Lokpobiri, Lyon, Deigi, top Bayelsa APC leaders hail Diri's resignation from PDP JUST IN: Finance Minister Edun in high spirit, visits gallery booth in London NERC approves N28b for DisCos for tranche B meters meter Tears as parents, relatives, friends gather for Arise anchor's Service of Songs  PDP replaces Mbah with Senator Ben Obi as convention committee secretary Tinubu celebrates Lado on Birthday, hails role in strengthening executive-legislative ties NSCDC operatives arrest 70 syndicates, kidnappers and rapists in Edo  Aqaba Process meeting: Nations unite to defeat terrorism - Badaru Senate backs bill to boost cash flow for small businesses FG to boost foreign reserves base with locally sourced gold - Alake NUPRC eyes 600,000bpd from fresh 28 field investments Senate confirms Odion, Rabiu as FCCPC executive commissioners Tompolo donates N10b to support Delta security drive Dickson rejects Diri's defection, vows loyalty to PDP, multiparty democracy FG warns against driving renewable energy provision with importation NERC approves N28b for DisCos for tranche B meters meter Tears as parents, relatives, friends gather for Arise anchor's Service of Songs  PDP replaces Mbah with Senator Ben Obi as convention committee secretary Tinubu celebrates Lado on Birthday, hails role in strengthening executive-legislative ties NSCDC operatives arrest 70 syndicates, kidnappers and rapists in Edo  Aqaba Process meeting: Nations unite to defeat terrorism - Badaru Senate backs bill to boost cash flow for small businesses FG to boost foreign reserves base with locally sourced gold - Alake NUPRC eyes 600,000bpd from fresh 28 field investments Senate confirms Odion, Rabiu as FCCPC executive commissioners Tompolo donates N10b to support Delta security drive Dickson rejects Diri's defection, vows loyalty to PDP, multiparty democracy FG warns against driving renewable energy provision with importation Customs trains newly promoted officers on accountability, innovation Senate to screen INEC chairman nominee Amupitan Thursday Why PDP leaders, govs are joining APC- Wike Financing gaps stalk climate change implementation in Africa - Keyamo *LEADERSHIP* Why I Rejected Tinubu's Appointment Offer - Fayose Abuja Lawyer Charged With Forgery Gets ₦30m Bail Nigeria Steps Into Spotlight At G-24 As Cardoso, Uzoka-Anite Signal New Economic Era Meeting Disruptions: El-Rufai, Others Floor Police In Court, Get N15m Compensation Nigeria's External Reserves Surge To 5-yr High At $43.4bn As CBN Pledges Stable Reforms Senate To Screen Nominee For INEC Chair Amupitan Thursday At Banjul Meeting, Nigeria's First Lady Seeks Stronger Ties To Tackle Women's Health Gaps AFG Appoints Gemade As Executive Vice President, C Fayose Declares PDP 'Dead', Says 3 More Governors Set To Defect To APC Senate Confirms Odion, Rabiu As FCCPC Executive Commissioners 'I'll Prove He's Corrupt, A Fraud', Deji Adeyanju Reacts To Peter Obi's Defamation Lawsuit Kano Coach Jailed 8 Years For Defiling Underage Player Nigeria, Austria Deepen Bilateral Economic Relations Defections: Governor Diri, Others Running Away From Mess They Created - Dickson 13 Killed In Renewed Attacks In Plateau Communities PICTORIAL: Ailing Finance Minister Edun Makes Surprise Appearance At London Art Fair 'They Said I Was Destabilising PDP, Now They're Joining APC,' Wike Mocks Critics As Mbah, Diri Defect To Ruling Party FRSC Personnel Discover ₦6.2m Cash At Accident Scene In Katsina NALDA Rolls Out Greenhouse Project To Boost Vegetables Output Baba-Ahmed Accuses El-Rufai, APC Of Fueling Insecurity For Political Gains *THISDAY* DSS Arrests Dismissed Officers Impersonating Operatives Nigeria, IsDB Meet, Explore Collaboration on Sharia-compliant Financing, Innovative Financial Instruments Senate to Screen Amupitan, INEC Chair Nominee Thursday IMF Hails Nigerias Fiscal Reform, Calls for Smarter Spending, Stronger Tax Systems NEXIM, GIZ Launch Initiative to Boost MSME Export Financing DSS Arrests Dismissed Officers Impersonating as Operatives Inflation Drops to 18.02% When Defection Tsunami Shifts Kadunas Power Dynamics Igbo Group Accuses Sowore, Atiku of Using Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest to Derail Trial Niger Sets Up Monitoring Committees For Ongoing Capital Projects How Digital Bonuses Are Driving the Growth of Online Betting in Ethiopia Olaopa Seeks Reform of Local Govt Service Commissions Bayelsa Gov, Cabinet Members, State Lawmakers Dump PDP Tinubus Resolve, Militarys Courage End Unrest In Bornu Community, Says Ndume House Decries Flagrant Abuse of Due Process, Infringement of Local Content By Oil Companies in Imo Tinubu Commiserates With Kenya Over Ex-Prime Minister Raila Odingas Demise Mbah, Deputy, Cabinet, Entire Enugu State Political Structure Dump PDP, Join APC CISLAC Decries Presidential Pardons Granted to Convicted Felons FG Lauds NOUN for Excellencein Open, Distance Learning Katsina Empowers Blind Pupils With Learning Materials NRMG Pledges to Preserve Nigerias National Character, Reputation N-BA Calls for Deeper Nigeria-UK Collaboration at Independence Celebration House of Reps Pushes for Improved Relations With Neighboring Sahel States to Tackle Banditry in North West When Escape Becomes Survival: Japa, Nigerias Great Youth Exodus. An Angel of Peace: Trumps Diplomatic Breakthroughs in the M/East Kukah Centre to Train 200 Katsina Community Watch Corps Fidelity Bank to Disburse N5bn Credit Guarantee for MSME Financing Omokri, U.S. Mayor, JNI Chief Fault Cruzs Genocide Claim Wakanow Group Acquires NairaBox to Broaden Portfolio As Tinubu, Top Politicians Add Colour to Ladojas Inauguration as 44th Olubadan Anambra Guber: An Open Race for All Candidates HarnessingNigeriasOpportunities for Economic Resilience and Ascendancy Building Africas Next Generation of Real Estate Champions: Fokes Academy Kicks off October 2025 Session Fredrick Oladipupo Honoured With Crest Award for Tech Innovation for Social Impact 2025 Desperados delivers the Ultimate Gen Z Party Experience in Ibiza ART X Lagos at 10: Fair Releases Landmark Impact Report and Unveils 2025 Programme Highlights Banks Turn to CBN for Risk-free Returns, Deposit Hits N58trn Climatic Change Risk: Insurers Provide Way-out As Global Port Leaders Endorse Dantsoho as IAPH VP Despite Elevated Provisioning, 9 Banks DeclareN180.96trn Assets in H1 LAPO MfB Celebrates Customers, Reaffirms Commitment to Service Delivery Report: 42% of Informal Sector Cant Survive Monthly Without Income BOI, Bumpa Partner to Empower Youth-Owned MSMEs ExpertHighlightsWays NigerianscanAccess Crypto,Others Access Bank Flags Off 7th Edition of W Health Month Analyst: Softer Food Prices, Stronger Naira May Ease Inflation to 18.8% Students to Vie for N22.5m UBA FoundationNECPrize APM Terminals Apapa Marks 440 Days Without Lost Time Injury Urging Govt Support to Housing Providers, AceRoyal Estates Set to Deliver 105 Housing Units in 12 Months Royal Exchange Achieves Positive Earnings, Announces N1.04bn Profit The Political Economy Approach Grange School Leads 18 Others in Dolphin Swimming League Season 7 Tinubu Hails Super Eagles for Keeping 2026 FIFA World Cup Hope Alive Osimhens Hat trick Fires Super Eagles to Intercontinental Playoffs FG Hails Shells Fresh $2bn Gas Investment, Upstream FIDs Exceed $8bn Mbah, Deputy, Cabinet, Entire Enugu State Political Structure Dump PDP, Joins APC Jim Ovia Named Doyen of Nigerian Banking Industry At The NGX Closing Gong Ceremony MAN, UNIDO Lament Low Manufacturing Contribution to GDP Fagbemi Seeks Stronger Laws, Institutions in Fight against Cybercrime *DAILY TRUST* ADC: Tinubu determined to turn Nigeria into one-party state Defections: democracy without opposition is dictatorship Dickson Defection: PDP replaces Mbah as Secretary of Convention Committee Senate to screen Amupitan Thursday Wike: PDP governors moving to APC should thank me for a good job Super Eagles to play Gabon in World Cup play-offs How Projects I Initiated in Bayelsa Were Abandoned Jonathan Ben Bruce Joins APC, says Tinubu on right track Kano coach jailed for sodomy BlockDAG Market Cap Projection: Can It Crush the $2B Barrier Before Aptos, SEI, and Blur Did Inflation drops to 18.02% Tinubu mourns Odinga, says he was a towering figure in African politics BREAKING: Gov Diri resigns from PDP Kenyan Opposition Leader, Raila Odinga, Dies in India Ikuforiji: As speaker, I held Tinubu accountable when he was Lagos governor Confronting the Scourge of Domestic Violence How Table Lamps Influence Focus, Productivity, and Daily Energy FCSC chair seeks review of disciplinary procedures in civil service Northern youths reject planned protest for Kanus release Zamfara pledges to strengthen ties with NEMA for disaster management UNILAG alumni to build 1,800-bed hostel worth N4.5bn Military takes over as Madagascar president impeached Nigeria miss automatic World Cup spot, head to playoffs Over 250 golfers to battle for honours at Ibadan Open Nigerian Army reaffirms commitment to civil-military relations through golf Damagun, PDP legal adviser clash in court over suit to stop convention Wike denies rift with Tinubu, explains absence at Council of State meeting Recreation outfit seeks Wikes intervention over demolition threat Dasuki: Court dismisses DSS bid to reproduce old exhibits Ex-foreign affairs minister Joy Ogwu dies at 79 Senate sets up panel on Christian genocide claim Reps summon CBN, banks over arbitrary charges Couple arrested with 1,207 rounds of 7.62mm in Kaduna FG launches scheme to promote soil fertility Mathematics no longer compulsory for arts students FG Orphanage owner remanded over abduction of 600 children Fire Service constitutes special task force on building audit Sustainable funding crucial for federal varsities growth Prof. Akinwumi Bandits kill one, rustle cattle in Katsina Reps call for security reinforcement to tackle banditry in Sokoto IPAC declares Anambra poll as litmus test for new INEC boss Why I left Kwankwasiyya movement Farouk Lawan Man arraigned over alleged house breaking, stealing Abuja trader allegedly commits suicide Local nutrition sources cut infant malnutrition in FCT Official Refuse evacuation begins at FCT council Mahmoud seeks partnerships against cancer Seyi Tinubu donates drug bank to National Hospital Town planners call for restoration of Abuja master plan After $5bn Bonga project, Shell invests another $2bn in Nigerias gas development Our recapitalisation exercise achieved 160% subscription Zenith Bank Be champions of corporate governance, Directors Institute charges fellows FG, GenCos finalize plans on payment of N4tr debt Africas energy future should be based on equity, not foreign imitation Consumer rights violation by foreign airlines grows despite ticket sales Current revenue sharing formula is 33yrs old, says RMAFC FG secures N585bn investments for solar panels, others Crude oil prices struggle to maintain $62 per barrel IMF raises Nigerias 2025 growth to 3.9%, forecasts 4.2% for 2026 *NEW TELEGRAPH* Northern PDP Raises Alarm Over Convention Court Challenge Journalists Urge To Support Integrated Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Campaign In Adamawa CANUK Assuages Fears Of Nigerians In UK With Passport Issues ART X Lagos Unveils 2025 Programme Highlights WASH: UNICEF, Niger Govt Partner To Address Open Defecation Olubadan Inaugurates Anti-Land-Grabbing Cttee Akoko Leaders Alleged Marginalisation In Distribution Of LCDAS Journalists Urge To Support Integrated Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Campaign In Adamawa Benue South LG Chairmen Pass Confidence Vote In Alia SEC DG Harps On Risk Reduction As Nigeria Moves To T+2 Settlement Cycle Reps Order Oil Coys In Imo To Comply With Local Content, Tax Laws Customs Tasks Newly Promoted Comptrollers On Accountability CRiver Assembly Sets To Regulate House Rent Ultra Performance, Ultra Durable, Ultra Sleek- Why Itel Super 26 Ultra Is Ultimate Powerhouse Smartphone Senate To Screen New INEC Chair Thursday Finance Minister, Edun Flown Abroad For Treatment Anambra Guber: INEC Receives 43 Media Accreditation Requests Ultra Performance, Ultra Durable, Ultra Sleek- Why Itel Super 26 Ultra Is Ultimate Powerhouse Smartphone Keyamo Mocks Opposition After Mbahs Defection To APC Ultra 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Ultra Performance, Ultra Durable, Ultra Sleek- Why Itel Super 26 Ultra Is Ultimate Powerhouse Smartphone Natl Convention: PDP Chairmens Forum Suspends Imo, Abia Chairs Council Boss Suspended In Ondo For Alleged Gross Misconduct Anambra CP Orutugu Bags Prestigious African Icon Award Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri Resigns From PDP NANS Urges FG, ASUU To Resolve Impasse Within Seven Days Tinubu Mourns Late Kenyan Leader Raila Odinga Councillors Suspend Council Boss In Ondo Abia Takes Over Reconstruction Of Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Fed Highway Agbomhere Emerges Edo Ecological Mgt Commission Chairman European Commission, AU Urged To Invest In Large-Scale Coconut Plantations Advocates Urge Greater Funding, Inclusion For Autistic Children At FSS Fun Day Nigeria To Take Over G-24 Chairmanship Nov 1 Okpebholo Orders Commissioners To Wear Asiwaju Cap At Official Functions Ekerefe Commends Ogbukus Transformation Strides, Rallies Support For Dickson Nwifuru Pledges Full Support For 1,200-Bed Neuropharma Hospital Adamawa Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Nurture Next Generation Through Sports FG, GenCos Finalize Implementation Framework For N4trn Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan Tinubus Wife Urges 400 Rivers Farmers To Utilise Agricultural Support Obi Commends SEagles Teamwork, Spirit MTN Unveils Engine Of Nigerias Digital Economy To Innovation Leaders Revolutionising Construction: BUILDMACEX 2026 Set To Unite Industry Leaders FG, GenCos Finalize Implementation Framework For N4trn Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan Akpoti-Uduaghan: Bamidele Saves Motion On Nigerian Women In Libyan Prisons Convention: PDP Suspends Two State Chairmen FG, GenCos Finalize Implementation Framework For N4trn Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan Trump Honors Charlie Kirk With Presidential Medal Of Freedom *THE SUN* Hashim slams FG over insecurity, says genocide debate stems from leadership failures NANS hails Sanwo-Olus aide for championing youth empowerment drive MASSOB joins protest march for Kanus release Nigeria, France reinforce maritime security ties through Exercise Crocodile Lift ASUU declares two-week warning strike HURIWA condemns presidential pardon for murderers, hard drug traffickers NSITF pledges quick benefits for Afriland fire victims families 5 million women database to be unveiled October 17 in Abuja Ogun donates land to FG to develop inland dry port FCT police arrest four one-chance robbery suspects, rescue two kidnapped victims Passenger expels 127 wraps of cocaine at Kano International Airport IDGC: Benue calls for action to protect and support girl child NANS urges Tinubus continued backing for Interior Minister APC chieftain expresses confidence over Nnamdi Kanus freedom Breaking silence on period poverty: WARDC calls for action to empower girls on International Day of the Girl Child NANS lauds Gabriel for championing disability inclusion in federal employment Lagos residents petition Sanwo-Olu over naming of public facilities Free-Kanu protest: Igbo women back Sowore Kanu: Stop playing politics with Nnamdis health, brother warns More women in politics will end cultural stigmatisation Okuoimose Girl child weighed down by socio-cultural problems, needs help Erhumwunse Think generationally, reshape Nigerias future Corporate leaders charged Im his senior in governance Umahi fires back at Makinde Food security: NNPC Foundation wraps up training for vulnerable farmers BACCIMA demands fairness in tax refunds, contract payments EFCC investigates undeclared $6,180,000, 53,415 cash at Lagos airport Tinubu flies to Rome for Aqaba process meeting on West Africa security ASUU demands federal action on stalled agreement ASUU to begin two-week warning strike Monday Osun killing: Ex-Amotekun DG demands sack of Omoyele 2.5 million children in northern Nigeria at risk of acute malnutrition UN Real reason my colleagues are envious of me Odumodublvck Diane Keaton: Oscar-winning Hollywood star dead at 79 ADC membership: Confusion over coalition leaders status Mbah: Nwoye lifts Nnamani, Chime, Onyeamas suspensions 2027 poll: Jonathan to undergo eligibility, popularity tests Defection: Mbah has not told us hes leaving PDP Bauchi gov New INEC chairman must uphold rule of law Yoruba elders PDP kicks as lawmakers approve Alias N100b loan request 2027: Why Jonathan is no threat to Tinubu Abdulaziz, presidents aide Women, change agents for good governance, accountability, rule of law Amachree Agenda for new INEC chairman Adamawa APC stakeholders applaud Tinubus achievements 2026 FIFA World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Aircrafts cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles arrival in Uyo Two Benin players to miss Nigeria encounter Chelle urges Nigerians to put Benin under pressure in Uyo Egyptian officials to oversee game 2025 FIFA U17 Womens World Cup finals: Flamingos lose narrowly to New Zealand in friendly Joshua agrees to fight terrifying 6ft 6in Russian heavyweight Djokovic, Sabalenka beaten in Shanghai, Wuhan WAFCON 2026 Qualifier: Benin to host Super Falcons in Togo GIRL CHILD DAY: Womens Sports in Nigeria need more support to thrive Sabina Chikere 2026 WCQ: Referee for Nigeria v Benin Republic game named CBN orders 48-hour refund for failed ATM transactions Polaris Bank ends 2025 Customer Service Week, pledges more commitment to customers N68bn National Arts Theatre remodelling: CBN, Bankers Committee investing in Nigerias cultural future PENGASSAN strike: crude oil production falls 3% in September Enugu shines at 2025 Nigerian GovTech awards Peter Obi prays for new Nigeria during pilgrimage to Rome *BLUE PRINT* African Union suspends Madagascar after coup Why I dumped PDP for APC Ben Murray-Bruce Anambra polls: Obi, Moghalu seek Igwe Nwokedis royal blessing in Achalla Nzekwe backs Mbahs defection to APC, says Enugu now linked to national grid NUJ advocates deeper INEC, media collaboration Sanwo-Olu seeks Lagos, NPA synergy Edo: Okpebholobars commissioners not wearing Asiwaju cap from exco meetings Sultan, Muslim leaders raise alarm over social media abuse, insecurity Reps raise panel to investigate $35m abandoned Bayelsa modular refinery 50% UK conservatives want Badenoch out before election Poll Edo governor absorbs 5000 contract teachers into civil service Benue South LG chairmen back Alias development strides Senate probes frequent nasty incidents in aviation sector Senate seeks inclusion of Anyigba-Dekina-Shintaku road in infrastructure fund 2030 Commonwealth Games: Again, Nigeria loses hosting right Super Eagles star returns to training 2026 World Cup: No African team in pot 1 for draw Aubameyang sends warning to Nigeria ahead of 2026 World Cup playoffs Defection: Diri, others running away from mess created by them Dickson Uncertainty over Super Eagles planned November friendlies Nigerias economic growth: Jack-Rich calls for collective action 2025 World Cup qualifier: NSC hails Super Eagles playoff reach Nigeria wins 2 Gold medals in Badminton in ANOCA zone III Games Aliyu runs inclusive administration in Sokoto Commissioner Sokoto: Weve rebuilt mosques, restored dignity of imams, reoriented public morality Commissioner The Seyi Tinubu I know, by Francis Oluwatosin Shoga Professionals hail Governor Mbahs defection to APC Breaking: Another prominent governor quits PDP, joins APC 2027: NPC launches hub to strengthen electoral process, others Playoffs: Super Eagles vow to push hard for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket Nigerias Flamingosedge Paraguay infive-goalthriller few days to 2025 FIFA U17 Womens World Cup Edo: Okpebholo swears in new ecological funding commission chairman Lagos: Police investigates Ikorodu mortuary over traders death PSN to FG: Stop alleged favouritism in health sector Perspective on the national strike action by ASUU, by Prof. Uji Wilfred Terlumum PAACA trains NSCDC officers on electoral reforms, urges tougher stance on crimes Vaccination: UNICEF inaugurates behavioural change committee, targets fathers Raila Odinga: Former Kenyan prime minister d!es House of Representatives congratulates Super Eagles, urges focus ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier playoffs 2026 World Cup qualifier: Continue giving your best Tinubu tells Super Eagles Super Eagles get new opponent in 2026 World Cup play-offs Transcorp Power posts impressive Q3 2025 results, reports N91.2bn PBT revenue Lagos taskforce debunks alleged unjust arrest during demolition exercise BSUTH seeks N2bn endowment to expand special needs centre Watch your utterances, Kano Shura Council warns Malam Triumph Why we aborted fight with Edo seminarians abductors Police Commissioner AUST postpones AfricaX 2025 summit Global construction leaders to converge on Lagos for 2026 BUILDMACEX expo Real reasons I joined APC Mbah Shell invests $2bn in Nigerias OML 144 offshore gas devt Ekiti: Oyebanji pays N2bn gratuity to retirees FG, NTGS strengthen universal hand hygiene access in Nigeria Reps to SEC: Review N500m-N1bn capital requirement for crypto service providers UI ASUU joins nationwide warning strike Bala charges ANAN to bridge corporate reporting, public value gap Abuja:Apo resettlement residents decry poor living condition How cybercrime cost Nigeria 500m US dollars each year AGF Osun killings: Adeleke visits community, assures residents of justice Yobe SIEC chair Mohammed diesp *GUARDIAN* 10-year-old Nigerian girls win 2025 Technovation Global Summit ASUU crisis portends ticking time bomb for Nigerias future, PFN official warns House to investigate stalled $35m modular refinery project in Bayelsa APC to control 30 states by 2026, says Minister Idris Tompolo donates 10b as Oborevwori launches Delta Security Trust Fund FG pledges timely completion of LagosSagamuBenin expressway National Assemblys central gaming bill violates Supreme Court ruling Lagos govt Senate moves bill to establish sickle cell research, therapy centres nationwide Mass defection to APC vindicates my support for Tinubu, says Wike Fire Service inaugurates special task force for building fire safety compliance Stakeholders address insecurity, foster unity, good governance in Kwara South Tinubu limiting Nigerians choice to vote only APC in 2027 Ogun PDP Singapore-based firm secures key role in Shells deepwater Bonga North project Ekiti election: APC adopts Oyebanji as consensus candidate SAN calls for probe of retired civil servants before entry into politics Jandor urges Igbo leaders to reject false narratives of hatred in Lagos NASS proposes bill for mandatory electronic transmission of election result BATN Foundation Celebrates UN World Food Day at 2025 Eko World Food Day Fair Dialogue with bandits community-driven, not govt initiative Katsina governor Kaduna govt establishes literacy, vocational centres for victims of drug abuse Senate moves to fast-track reconstruction of AnyigbaDekinaShintaku Road YouGov survey: 50% of Tories want Badenoch to resign before 2029 election Bayelsa governor Douye Diri dumps PDP De Jong pens new Barca deal to 2029 UNICEF urges urgent action on access to handwashing services SPAN to host inaugural Queen Esther Ball celebrating 20 years of youth empowerment US revokes visas of foreigners who mocked Kirks assassination US Supreme Court to hear case on minority voting rights Professor faults Tinubu for pardoning of de-radicalised bandits, killers Oba Ladoja forms committee to fight land grabbing in Ibadanland Bode George reacts to Mbahs defection to APC Ogun partners two leading RESCOs to generate 1,100MW solar power Morocco beat Congo to set new record 16-match winning run NANS urges FG, ASUU to resolve strike within seven days EU body, AU urged to back large-scale coconut plantations for Africas food security Flamingos edge Paraguay 32 to end World Cup build-up Ekong Pledges Focus as Super Eagles Prepare for CAF World Cup Play-Offs Malaysia appeals FIFA suspensions in eligibility scandal Suspect dies after struggle with soldier in Delta, army confirms Retired police officers in Imo demand exit from pension scheme Nigeria, Cameroon in play-offs as Africa confirms 9 for World Cup OPA slams Sowore over Kanus release call, says it insults victims of violence US Igbo group accuses Sowore, Atiku of politicising Kanus trial Super Eagles to face Gabon in World Cup playoff Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger juntas in online bid to disrupt Ivory Coast poll Stakeholders urge legal reforms as Nigeria loses $500m to 4,388 cyberattacks Pathway Advisors, Veritasi Homes record N6.135b oversubscribed commercial paper Is your iPhone fake' How to spot counterfeit apple devices National Assembly targets Dec 2025 to complete Electoral Act amendment Bamidele Award-winning Nigerian agronomist, Diebiru-Ojo, dreams of a cassava revolution Morocco to host African World Cup playoffs Boboye: Bendel Insurance will take rightful place in NPFL Osimhens five-star performance earns Super Eagles Africas playoff ticket England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for 2026 World Cup Qatar hold on to beat UAE, qualify for 2026 World Cup EXPLAINER: How Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 World Cup New Bendel Insurance coach assures supporters of better days South Africa beat Rwanda to qualify for 2026 World Cup Osimhens hat-trick fires Nigeria to playoff spot in 4-0 drubbing of Benin *THE AUTHORITY* Nigeria marks 2025 global handwashing day NALDA commences greenhouses construction to enhance vegetable production S/East cant be captured with defection -Obi backs Sowore groups Release Kanu Agitation PHOTO NEWS PHOTO NEWS Sen. Ekpenyongs Bill to boost MSMEs passes second reading Govs no longer running after banks for funds under Tinubu Wike Benue South LG chairmen back Alias development strides, dismiss Moros neglect allegation Africa Must Partner with Itself for Economic Growth Jack-Rich Tinubu Launches Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme To Boost Food Productivity Primate Ayodele and World Cup Qualifier: Who Says Football Isnt Spiritual NESREA destroys 700 sacks of donkey parts NCCC DG Wants Stronger Collaboration to Achieve Carbon Finance Sowore and Divisive Anti-Democratic Forces Must Be Stopped; Enough is Enough! Enugu goes APCas uncertainty still surrounds leadership of party in the state Strategic alliances key to downstream sector growth, says NNPC Ltd FG, GenCos finalise implementation framework for 4trn presidential power sector debt reduction plan FG applauds NOUNs leadership in ODL, says IMILI will deepen civic awareness Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest, Ploy By Sowore, Atiku to Frustrate Trial, Says Igbo Group NNMG Urges Unity, Warns Against Ethnic Politics Over New INEC Chairman Appointment NAPS Eulogizes Seyi Tinubus Youth Friendly Legacies on 40th Birthday Edge Awards: Ilabeshi emerges outstanding Marketing & Communications Professional of the Year ALGON Enugu endorses APC, pledges unwavering loyalty to Gov Mbah Nigerias Economic Future at Stake: Experts Demand Urgent Reforms, Stronger Risk Governance Alleged fraudulent contracts: Group calls for probe of Aviation Ministry BRGIE responsible for US Congress, Senator Ted Cruzs Christian genocide narrative in Nigeria- Nkere *DAILY TIMES* Nigeria eyes Chinese partnership to reignite Ajaokuta, NIOMCO revival plans Fola Tinubu to chair inaugural summit on Nigerias transport infrastructure ZENITH Bank Chairman, Ovia Reaffirms Strong Commitment To Shareholders Value At NGX Closing Gong Ceremony ASUU Strike: Reps Move to Avert Breakdown in University System APC salutes Gov Mbahs courageous decision to join Party Senate Probes Alleged Christian Genocide, Sets Up Ad hoc Committee New terror group Wulowulo emerges in north-central NigeriaGovernor Sule A Nation Failing Its People: Nigerias Endless Struggle with Bad Governance and Poverty Gov. Alia: An Evening Of Fellowship And Political Maturity In Benue FG finalises N4 trillion bond plan to settle GenCos, gas suppliers debts ADC warns NASS: Moving 2027 polls to 2026 will derail governance and stall development Shettima says Igbos are Nigerian Jews as he declares Mbah APC leader in Enugu MTNs FibreX project aims to boost Nigerias connectivity and 5G readiness TechCabals Moonshot 2025 to shape the future of African tech in Lagos INTERVIEW: AI, cleantech, and creativity will shape Africas next investment wave, says Yemi Keri *PREMIUM TIMES* Lagos set for Africas first customer loyalty festival Ex-Bayelsa gov speaks on Diris exit from PDP NCAA warns domestic airlines against misleading passengers on refund timelines Well prioritise infrastructure to boost industrialization Gov Abiodun Nigerias inflation rate eases for sixth straight month PHOTOS: Funeral rites of lecturer victimised for over two decades by UniUyo Participants at Reps hearing endorse aviation university to bridge manpower gap in sector Reps seek budget line for occupational safety in MDAs Ben Murray-Bruce dumps PDP for APC, praises Tinubus reforms NESREA destroys 700 sacks of seized donkey parts to curb illegal trade Lagos govt speaks on demolition of car lot linked to Ola of Lagos Akpabio reacts as sister-in-law launches attacks Bayelsa governor resigns from PDP Spokesperson Umuahia residents protest soaring electricity bills Group criticises Tinubus pardon to convicts for lack of transparency CREDICORP named Credit Access Company of the Year at the 13th BusinessDay BAFI Awards Reps to probe $35m failed modular refinery project in Niger Delta Northern group warns against ethnicising new INEC chairpersons appointment N4 trillion Electricity Debt: Nigerian Government, GenCos finalise implementation framework Ogun partners two leading RESCOs to generate 1,100mw solar power 1xCup 2025 final day: dont miss the exciting event! 2025 FIFA U17 Womens World Cup: Flamingos edge Paraguay in five-goal thriller Sister-in-law attacks Akpabio, accuses him of killings Goldberg Takeover Party delivers unforgettable enjoyment at Alimosho Nigeria 4-0 Benin Republic: Five talking points from Super Eagles statement win into Playoffs World Cup Qualifier: Chelle, Troost-Ekong react to Nigerias emphatic 40 win over Benin IRON Global emerges Capital Markets Deal Architect of the Year at BAFI Awards UNILAG partners OpenAI to launch Africas first AI Academy Electoral Act: Lawmakers to conclude amendment before December Senate Leader Kwara communities hail rehabilitation of Otte/Budo-Egba Waterworks Zenith Bank founder, Ovia reaffirms strong commitment to shareholder value TRIBUTE: Joy Ogwu (1946-2025): The Intellectual Diplomat and Patriot I knew, By Matthew Kukah Nigerian stock market records loss after 12-day positive performance Nigeria may partner China to revive Ajaokuta Steel Company Minister Lagos receives 18,273 foreign tourists in 2024 Official World Cup Qualifier: Why we lost to Nigeria Benin Coach Rohr Osimhen is best striker in the world, Coach Chelle says after Benin victory WHO appoints new representative to Nigeria High food prices deepen Kanos child malnutrition crisis Nigerian university reclaims apartments allocated to some professors, other staff members Ekiti Governorship: Oyebanji now APCs sole candidate, party adopts consensus Gov Radda signs N137bn 2025 supplementary budget into law When ideology yields to identity: The new axis of conflict, By Sola Fasure Turning kinship into capital: Why the South-West must embrace the OKOBI model, By Lydia Ogunibe-Frederick Irabor: Nigeria, the scars of Boko Haram and the dead horse theory, By Yushau A. 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Sony supports Nigerian entertainment lifestyle drive with innovative ULT Power Sound series PDPs chair, legal adviser clash in court over partys representation Sokoto vaccinates 2.2m children, expands drive to schools, worship centres Senate urges Nigerian govt to secure release of citizens in Libyan detention Westland University appoints Oluwo as Chancellor Coup in Madagascar after Gen Z protests forced President to flee Insecurity: Reps seek stronger ties with Niger Republic to tackle banditry in Sokoto, Sahel Region Optasia: Why Nigeria must defend FCCPCs digital lending regulations, By Ayodele Adio How uneven funds allocation mar zonal constituency projects in Nigeria- UDEME Nigeria vs Benin: Osimhen hat-trick keeps Super Eagles World Cup dream alive Over N38 billion revenue generated in solid minerals sector in 2024 Tinubu Real reason we dumped PDP for APC Gov Mbah Cameroons Issa Tchiroma declares himself winner of presidential election Anambra Poll: INEC assures political parties of strict adherence to election timetable 2027: ADC cautions NASS against early elections, says plan may truncate governance Reps probe incessant, arbitrary bank charges on customers Court rejects prosecutions bid to re-tender exhibits in Dasukis firearms trial UPDATED: Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, others dump PDP for APC Over 3 billion people worldwide affected by Neurological disorders- WHO Nigeria vs Benin LIVE UPDATES: Desperate Super Eagles chase vital World Cup points in Uyo Family of Bilyaminu Bello condemns presidential pardon for convicted killer Maryam Sanda APC secures two-thirds majority in Senate as Bauchi senator defects Tinubus government has attracted over $8 billion major upstream final investment decisions official Reps to intervene in ASUU strike, mandate leadership to find lasting solution Amupitan: New broom at INEC, By Reuben Abati NOA unveils award to support animation development in Nigeria Shell to invest $2 billion in Nigerian gas project, Presidency reacts *SPORT* 10 most populous countries yet to qualify for FIFA World Cup - Vanguard African 2026 World Cup qualifying talking points - Vanguard ATCN committed to promoting motorsport in Nigeria Bamaiyi - Blueprint Boboye: Bendel Insurance will take rightful place in NPFL - Guardian Burkinab star Yago criticises CAF, FIFA over Nigerias play-off qualification - Vanguard De Jong pens new Barca deal to 2029 - Vanguard Ekong: Were happy to be in the play-offs and well give it our best shot - Vanguard England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for 2026 World Cup - Guardian EXPLAINER: How Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 World Cup - Guardian FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be ready for games after Trump comments - Vanguard Friendly:Japan beat Brazil 3-2 - Blueprint Full List: 9 African countries to represent Africa in 2026 World Cup - Vanguard Gombe inaugurates new sports association chairmen - Daily Trust Grange School Leads 18 Others in Dolphin Swimming League Season 7 - Thisday How Nigeria can qualify for World cup via playoffs - Daily Trust How Osimhen fired Nigerias Super Eagles to 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff - Blueprint Kaduna int. polo tournament gallops-off Oct 18 - Daily Trust Keep Hope Alive, Tinubu Urges SEagles - New Telegraph Morocco to host African World Cup playoffs - Guardian Musa charges Super Eagles to give him 2026 World Cup qualifier birthday gift - Blueprint New Bendel Insurance coach assures supporters of better days - Guardian NFF suspends referees for officiating blunders - Vanguard Nigeria miss automatic World Cup spot, head to playoffs - Daily Trust Nigerian Army reaffirms commitment to civil-military relations through golf - Daily Trust Osimhens five-star performance earns Super Eagles Africas playoff ticket - Guardian Osimhens Hat trick Fires Super Eagles to Intercontinental Playoffs - Thisday Osimhens hat-trick fires Nigeria to playoff spot in 4-0 drubbing of Benin - Guardian Over 250 golfers to battle for honours at Ibadan Open - Daily Trust Qatar hold on to beat UAE, qualify for 2026 World Cup - Guardian South Africa beat Rwanda to qualify for 2026 World Cup - Guardian Super Eagles set for Gabon clash in World Cup play-offs - Vanguard Tearful Osaka battles injury to reach Japan quarter-finals - Vanguard Tiger Woods undergoes seventh back surgery to replace collapsed disc - Daily Trust Tinubu Hails Super Eagles for Keeping 2026 FIFA World Cup Hope Alive - Thisday We want to go to the World Cup Gabons Aubameyang sends warning to Super Eagles - Vanguard ElohimTov Naija News. 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