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England boss McDermott calls for Super League to accept NRL investment

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:47 +0600

England head coach Brian McDermott calls for Super League to accept investment from Australia's NRL in order to improve the English game.

Dream night for Bournemouth - win over Milan a sign of Premier League power

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:47 +0600

Bournemouth's 3-0 win against AC Milan further illustrated the dominance of Premier League sides against their European counterparts.

Counties interested in Anderson after Lancashire exit

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:46 +0600

James Anderson will have options to extend his legendary playing career after being told he will not be given a new contract by Lancashire.

New York City to ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:43 +0600

Horse-drawn carriages will be riding into the sunset in New York City in two years after city leaders voted Thursday to ban the practice.

Africa: African Development Bank Group to Champion Domestic Capital Mobilisation At Africa Financial Summit 2026

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:42 +0600

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What: Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026 Who: African Development Bank Group (Main Partner), the Government of Angola (Host country), International Finance Corporation (Co-host); Jeune Afrique Media Group When: 3-4 November 2026 Where: Luanda, Angola

Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:41 +0600

The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.

Heavy rain warning as Storm Austen sweeps across Scotland

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:41 +0600

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain across most of central and eastern Scotland on Friday.

Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:40 +0600

Third Dimension's technology uses AI to match the physical world, which when combined with Rivian's reams of data could turn into a valuable simulator.

Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:38 +0600

Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

Adeola delivers 12-classroom block, ICT centre to Ogun schools

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:33 +0600

The facility also features a 30KVA generator, a 15KVA solar inverter, air-conditioning units and other supporting utilities designed to facilitate technology-based learning.

Southwest traditional rulers plan Tinubu’s 2027 re-election blueprint

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:33 +0600

Bamigbade said thousands of Baales, Obas and chiefs were expected to attend, with the organisers anticipating endorsements of the president and vice president for another term.

Yayi, 2027 and a victory foretold

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:32 +0600

The intention was to drastically diminish the standing of the APC governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), in the eyes of the people of Ogun State, especially the electorate, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi questions if people should keep expensive gifts after a friendship ends

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:30 +0600

Media personality Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi has sparked an engaging online discussion

Niger LG shuts down ice cream factories after finding flies in mixtures

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:30 +0600

The Bida Local Government Council in Niger State has shut down some ice cream production facilities over poor hygiene

Tinubu appoints ex-DSS boss, Bichi as chairman NISS governing board

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:23 +0600

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Yusuf Bichi, the immediate past Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, as chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies, NISS, Lower Usuma Dam, Abuja....

NNL: Lobi Stars players undergo medicals ahead of new season

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:22 +0600

Lobi Stars players have undergone mandatory medical examinations ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The screening was conducted at the CardioPoint Medicals along Modern Market Road in Makurdi, Benue State. The exercise was carried out in...

Dollar-to-Naira exchange rate today, October 22, 2026: Naira records highest depreciation against USD

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:22 +0600

The naira depreciated against the dollar on the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira weakened further to N1,344.40 per dollar on Thursday, compared with N1,334.72 recorded on...

Protect critical national information infrastructure - NCC tells Tarabans

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:21 +0600

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has urged residents of Taraba State to take ownership of and protect Critical National Information Infrastructure, CNII, to strengthen cybersecurity and support national development. The commission made the call at a stakeholders' engagement and...

FG commissions four power substations, Aladds 544MW to Kano electricity grid

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:20 +0600

The Federal Ministry of Power, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, in partnership with the Kano State Government, has commissioned four transmission substations, adding 544MW of wheeling capacity to Kano State’s power grid. The substations are located at...

2027: If APC uses Aso Rock for meetings, weddings, we deserve same - Sowore dares Tinubu

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:19 +0600

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has no moral right to stop him from using the Presidential Villa for his campaign. Sowore, who spoke on Arise...

GB's Fraser wins world bronze in all-around final

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:01:10 +0600

Watch Great Britain's Joe Fraser earn a bronze medal at the World Gymnastics Championships after a tense finish to the men's all-around final

Man Utd chief keen on Howe - Friday's gossip

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:01:09 +0600

Manchester United linked with Antonio Conte, Unai Emery, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among others if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick.

GB's Fraser wins all-around bronze at Worlds

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:01:08 +0600

Great Britain's Joe Fraser wins bronze in the all-around final at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam.

Arc browser sunsets December 22 as The Browser Company doubles down on Dia

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:01:04 +0600

Arc was fiercely beloved by a dedicated group of enthusiasts, but it never quite became the mass-market Chrome alternative its makers once envisioned.

Lagos releases N5bn to boost MSMEs, targets six priority sectors

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:59 +0600

Ambrose-Medebem said the initiative was designed to address one of the persistent challenges confronting small businesses: access to affordable capital.

Nigerian Army deploys troops to India for warfare training

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:59 +0600

The training is expected to expose the personnel to specialised techniques for operating in mountainous and jungle environments, where difficult terrain and demanding conditions require advanced combat skills and adaptability.

DBN launches women’s initiative, signs $61m AfDB credit line to boost MSMEs

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:58 +0600

Speaking at the event, DBN Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Tony Okpanachi, said the priority was to ensure that the benefits of economic reforms reached businesses across the country.

Three men bag death sentence over abduction of Catholic Priests

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:58 +0600

The sentencing of the three men increased the number of death sentence secured by the Department of State Services (DSS) for suspects involved in kidnapping and terrorism so far in 2026 to seven.

George-Taylor warns brands: Reputation cannot be repaired by PR alone

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:57 +0600

George-Taylor stressed that reputation management must extend beyond publicity and public relations campaigns to become an integral part of corporate leadership and decision-making.

I used to wonder what my wife did all day - PhD scientist apologises to stay-at-home mothers after quitting job to care for his children

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:55 +0600

A man who quit his career as a PhD scientist to becom

Adamawa court sentences three men to death for kidnapping two Catholic priests

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:55 +0600

A High Court of Adamawa State has sentenced three men to death for kidnapping two Catholic priests. <

"Wahala for who no get me as son-in-law" Mr Eazi says as he receives his father-in-law Femi Otedola

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:54 +0600

Mr Eazi received his father-in-law Femi Otedola when he visited him at his studio. According t

Video showing transformation of 3 children rescued after being branded witches and starved in Akwa Ibom

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:54 +0600

Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven, has shared a lovely video showing the remarkable recovery and transformation of

NAFDAC uncovers another fake herbal factory in Lagos

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:53 +0600

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, October 22, uncovered another i

DSS arrests 23-year-old female arms courier in Nasarawa

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:53 +0600

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Aisha Mohammed, over alleged arms traff

Court sentences 3 CJTF members to death for armed robbery and murder in Sokoto

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:52 +0600

80 million Nigerian children exposed to lead poisoning, FG raises alarm over health risks

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:50 +0600

The Federal Government has raised concerns over lead

If the current Ebola outbreak were in Western countries, vaccines would already be available - Africa CDC boss Jean Kaseya

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:49 +0600

The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control an

Mother with a sick child knocks people urging her to join Pastor Jerry Eze’s NSPPD over medical care

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:47 +0600

A Nigerian mother struggling with her sick child, has taken to TikTok to express her frustration with users who are m

"You thought Pastor Jerry Eze's revival at your stadium would make you start winning matches" - Rufai Oseni mocks Manchester United fans

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:46 +0600

Arise TV journalist Rufai Oseni has shared a hilarious video teasi

President Trump ordered to sit for deposition in his defamation lawsuit againt the BBC

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:45 +0600

A federal judge has ordered US President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his

A man that can't provide washing machine has no business asking me to marry him - Nigerian woman says

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:44 +0600

A Nigerian woman, Chiamaka Igbokwe, has stated that a man that can't provide basic household appliances like washin

Knorr celebrates Nigeria’s culinary professionals as headline sponsor of CAPA day 2026

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:37 +0600

Knorr, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, celebrated Nigerian food culture and culinary expertise as the headline sponsor of the Culinary Arts Practitioners Association Nigeria (CAPA) Day 2026. Through its participation, the brand recognised the chefs, caterers and food professionals whose...

Knorr celebrates the Flavours and Traditions of Onitsha at Ofala Festival 2026

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:36 +0600

Knorr Brings Flavour to Onitsha’s 500-Year Monarchical Celebration at Ofala Festival 2026 Knorr Brings Flavour to Ofala Festival 2026, Celebrating Onitsha’s Cultural Heritage As the people of Onitsha gathered to commemorate 500 years of monarchy at the 2026 Ofala...

Hardship: Tinubu has spent N26trn Service-Wide Votes in 3 years - Dino Melaye

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:34 +0600

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has accused President Bola Tinubu of spending more than N26 trillion on Service-Wide Votes, SWV, in three years, alleging a lack of transparency and effective oversight by the National Assembly. Melaye made the...

EPL: Man Utd take decision on sacking Carrick before Bournemouth clash

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:32 +0600

Manchester United have decided that under-fire manager Michael Carrick will be in the dugout for this weekend's Premier League clash with Bournemouth. However, according to Sky Sports, there is growing concern among senior officials about the team's poor run...

2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Chelle invites 31 players to Ikenne camp

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:30 +0600

Head coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 players to Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles camp ahead of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo, DAILY POST reports. Chelle named four goalkeepers, nine defenders,...

'Go and read' - Pat Utomi blasts Segun Showunmi in heated exchange

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:27 +0600

Political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has clashed with President Bola Tinubu's campaigner, Segun Showunmi. The heated exchange occurred during a political debate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Utomi was reacting to Showunmi's defense of the Tinubu administration and...

2027 election: Nigeria Police begins training of 10,000 officers, as IGP Disu charges personnel on neutrality

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:26 +0600

With the 2027 general elections less than three months away, the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, NPTF, have commenced the training of 10,000 police officers nationwide on election security management. The Inspector-General of...

'He's a dangerous lion' - Dele Momodu reveals why El-Rufai is being detained

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:00:24 +0600

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has claimed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is being detained because of his political influence and perceived threat to those in power. Momodu said El-Rufai, despite his...