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Ballon d'Or 2026: 'There's no outright favourite, give it to Messi' – Arshavin tells organisers
Former Arsenal player Andrey Arshavin has said that Lionel Messi merits the 2026 Ballon dOr award. The Russian contended that no clear favourite exists for this prestigious individual accolade and maintained that the Argentina captain should receive the honour based on his performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Arshavins position diverges from the prevailing Ballon dOr 2026: Theres no outright favourite, give it to Messi Arshavin tells organisers
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NNPCL may overwhelm us like Dangote Refinery on NSE – Shettima suggests
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, hinted at the possible impact of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, being listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Shettima, while addressing the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, said the company may overwhelm Nigerians, just like the Dangote Refinery did when listed on NNPCL may overwhelm us like Dangote Refinery on NSE Shettima suggests
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2027: APGA, Accord, others have no presidential candidates – INEC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, on Tuesday disclosed that the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Youth Party, and Accord Party have no candidates. Amupitan disclosed this during INECs world press conference/National stakeholders forum on the preparation for the 2027 election. He also disclosed that INEC received complaints from 2027: APGA, Accord, others have no presidential candidates INEC
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NAF opens condolence register for victims of aircraft crash
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has opened a condolence register at the NAF Conference Centre in Kado, Abuja, following the tragic accident involving NAF 931. The Air Force disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday. The force said the condolence register was opened to allow Nigerians and well-wishers to NAF opens condolence register for victims of aircraft crash
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2027: INEC announces plans to use AI for result verification
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced plans to use Artificial Intelligence, AI during the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday during the commission's world press conference and national stakeholders' forum on preparations for the 2027 election. According to the INEC chairman, Amupitan, the AI division was established 2027: INEC announces plans to use AI for result verification
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INEC: We removed INEC staff from civil service salary structure over poor wages- Amupitan
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that its staff are among the least paid workers in Nigeria, prompting the commission to prioritise their welfare ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the commission's World Press Conference/National Stakeholders Forum on preparations for the 2027 election. Amupitan said INEC: We removed INEC staff from civil service salary structure over poor wages- Amupitan
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Man docked for attacking, injuring woman with iron rod during vigil in Ogun
A 50-year-old man, Abdulrasaki Danladi, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates Court in Isabo for allegedly assaulting a woman with an iron rod. Danladi was accused of attacking one Fausat Zanku at about 10:00 p.m. on September 30 at Igbore Village, Iro Town, Owode-Egba. The prosecutor, Evelyn Motim, told the court that the Man docked for attacking, injuring woman with iron rod during vigil in Ogun
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Russia vs Nigeria: 'They must win' – Ex-Tottenham star, Pavlyuchenko predicts outcome
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Roman Pavlyuchenko has expressed his confidence that Russia will win against Nigeria in Tuesdays international friendly. The Super Eagles will play against the 2018 World Cup hosts at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium as they seek to recover from their recent 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Afcon qualifiers. Russia has Russia vs Nigeria: They must win Ex-Tottenham star, Pavlyuchenko predicts outcome
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72-year-old man arraigned for allegedly assaulting neighbour in Ogun
A 72-year-old man, Mutiu Lawal, has been arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates Court in Isabo, for allegedly assaulting his neighbour. Lawal is facing a two-count charge bordering on assault and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. The prosecutor, ASP Lawrence Olu-Balogun, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on September 29 at 72-year-old man arraigned for allegedly assaulting neighbour in Ogun
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Woman, 37, bags 14 years prison term for stealing newborn, declared fugitive in Ekiti
A 37-year-old woman, Deborah Ayeni, was on Tuesday sentenced to 14 years in prison by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti in absentia for child stealing and was subsequently declared wanted as a fugitive on the run. Justice Lekan Olatawura handed down the sentence when the convicts sureties failed to produce her in court Woman, 37, bags 14 years prison term for stealing newborn, declared fugitive in Ekiti
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2027: Collation of results major gap in election process- INEC chairman, Amupitan
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, has identified the problem of election result collation as a major gap in the electoral process. Speaking at a national stakeholders' meeting convened to mark 100 days to the 2027 general election, Amupitan said the issue has remnained recurrent, judging from previous election. According 2027: Collation of results major gap in election process- INEC chairman, Amupitan
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Christmas comes early for Ondo community as LG Electronics donates 21st solar-powered borehole
What began as a commitment to bring clean water closer to underserved communities has reached a significant milestone for LG Electronics with the commissioning of its 21st solar-powered borehole at Osan Agba, Oke Oka Akoko, Ondo State. In Oke Oka Akoko, however, the significance of the intervention is not simply in the number, rather it's Christmas comes early for Ondo community as LG Electronics donates 21st solar-powered borehole
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Abia govt revokes estate building permit in Umuahia over flooding, structural defect
The Abia State Government has revoked the building permit for Trademore Housing Estate, Ubani, Umuahia, saying that the development of estate was riddled with planning and regulatory infractions. The actions of the state government is coming one week after the residents of the estate protested in Umuahia township over flood disaster and infrastructural challenges in Abia govt revokes estate building permit in Umuahia over flooding, structural defect
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2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons camp swells to 18 players ahead of Comoros clash
The Super Falcons camp in Ijebu Ode is gradually filling up ahead of Nigeria's 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Comoros, with 18 players now in camp. The latest arrivals are Toni Payne, Christy Ucheibe, and Janet Akekoromowei, who joined the team as preparations intensify for the crucial encounter. Fourteen players took part in the team's 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons camp swells to 18 players ahead of Comoros clash
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Lagos seals 14 properties for discharging untreated sewage into public drains
The Lagos State Government has sealed 14 properties across Ikotun, Ikoyi, Isheri-Osun, Lagos Island, Ikorodu and Amuwo-Odofin for allegedly discharging untreated sewage into public drains and carrying out other wastewater management violations. According to the statement by the Lagos government, the action was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, LSWMO, as part Lagos seals 14 properties for discharging untreated sewage into public drains
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Russia vs Nigeria: Live updates from Super Eagles' international friendly
Nigerias last game in the current international window will be a friendly against Russia on Tuesday evening. Last Friday, the Super Eagles lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture. They will be looking to bounce back against the Russians in Novgorod. The European country already beat Iran and Russia vs Nigeria: Live updates from Super Eagles international friendly
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