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Benue: SEMA demands compulsory life jackets after boat mishap
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency, Benue-SEMA, has called for the compulsory wearing of life jackets by passengers and operators on the state's waterways following a boat accident that claimed three lives and left eight people missing. The agency made the demand after conducting an assessment of Saturday's boat mishap at the River Katsina-Ala crossing Benue: SEMA demands compulsory life jackets after boat mishap
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BREAKING: Ronaldo releases statement on rift with Jesus, reveals why he left Portugal camp
Portugal superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has released a statement explaining why he left the national team camp. Ronaldo also provided details of his fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus, who he accused of breaking his promises. The 41-year-old revealed that he was talked out of retiring after the 2026 World Cup. However, he has now made BREAKING: Ronaldo releases statement on rift with Jesus, reveals why he left Portugal camp
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NSITF warns Nigerians against fake recruitment advertisements
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has warned Nigerians, particularly job seekers, against fraudsters using fake recruitment advertisements and forged appointment letters to deceive members of the public. The warning was contained in a public notice issued by the Fund and circulated to its regional and branch managers in a memorandum dated October 5, NSITF warns Nigerians against fake recruitment advertisements
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Crash of military aircraft: National flag, others to be flown at half-mast – Head of Service issues advisory
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of Nigerian Air Force personnel who lost their lives in a military aircraft crash in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. DAILY POST reports that the Federal Government has declared a three-day Crash of military aircraft: National flag, others to be flown at half-mast Head of Service issues advisory
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NDLEA seizes over 10 tonnes of illicit drugs, recovers 40 firearms, 874 cartridges
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Kogi State says it has seized more than 10 tonnes of illicit drugs and recovered 40 firearms and 874 cartridges from suspected drug dealers since late 2025. Mr Umar Yahuza, State Commander of the NDLEA in Kogi, disclosed this in Lokoja while speaking with newsmen after the NDLEA seizes over 10 tonnes of illicit drugs, recovers 40 firearms, 874 cartridges
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Miners' deaths: Probe panel uncovers 'elements' of institutional gaps, overzealousness in NSCDC
The committee set up by the Nigerian government to probe the deaths of 37 arrested miners in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minna, Niger State, has identified elements of institutional gaps in the agency, and overzealousness on the part of personnel, in its preliminary findings. DAILY POST reports Miners deaths: Probe panel uncovers elements of institutional gaps, overzealousness in NSCDC
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2027: Kaduna pensioners endorse Uba Sani's re-election
Kaduna State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has described Senator Uba Sani as a Pensioners-Friendly Governor who has wiped its members' tears in the last three years. Presenting an award to during a courtesy call on Tuesday, the union noted that the Governor has released over N21 billion for the settlement of 2027: Kaduna pensioners endorse Uba Sani's re-election
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Nigerian singer Charles Onyeabor records second sold-out show in Florence, Italy
Nigerian singer Charles Onyeabor held the second edition of his concert, The Charles Onyeabor Show, at Hard Rock Cafe in Florence, Italy, on Saturday, October 3. The event, which returned to the venue after its inaugural edition, attracted a sold-out audience for performances featuring African and international musicians. Onyeabor performed songs from his latest album, Nigerian singer Charles Onyeabor records second sold-out show in Florence, Italy
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Russia vs Nigeria: Super Eagles play out 3-3 draw in friendly
Nigeria rounded off this international window with a 3-3 draw with Russia in a friendly match on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles were looking to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. And it was Eric Chelles men who took the lead against the Russians, with Russia vs Nigeria: Super Eagles play out 3-3 draw in friendly
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Atiku reacts as police invite Edo, Kano politicians over threats
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the invitation extended to two politicians over their alleged involvement in recent weapon-related threats. DAILY POST reports that the Kano State Police Command invited a chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) over an alleged display of a firearm at Atiku reacts as police invite Edo, Kano politicians over threats
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 6, 2026: Naira appreciates against USD
The naira appreciated against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira strengthened for the first time this week on Tuesday, rising to N1,330.87 per dollar from N1,331.69 on Monday. This means that, on a day-to-day basis, the Nigerian currency gained N0.82 Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 6, 2026: Naira appreciates against USD
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Makinde's presidential bid dead on arrival – Oyo APC guber candidate, Alli
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has described the presidential ambition of Governor Seyi Makinde of the state as "dead on arrival." Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, made the declaration in a statement signed by the spokesman of his campaign organisation, Bisi Oladele. The Makindes presidential bid dead on arrival Oyo APC guber candidate, Alli
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Busari names 21-player Flamingos squad for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has selected 21 players for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The list includes team captain Harmony Chidi, defenders Elizabeth Adesuyi and Esther Stephen, midfielders Mary Dustan and Favour Nkwocha, and forwards Tosin Rafiu, Queen Joseph, Precious Oscar and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi. Nigeria will face Poland, Puerto Rico and North Busari names 21-player Flamingos squad for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
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Katsina Hisbah commander-general, Aminu Usman resigns
The Commander-General of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, Dr Aminu Usman, popularly known as Abu Ammar, has resigned from his position with immediate effect. Usman announced his resignation in a letter dated October 5 and addressed to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government. He did not state any reason for his resignation. In the Katsina Hisbah commander-general, Aminu Usman resigns
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Four injured in multiple crash involving truck, bus, nine motorcyclists in Lagos
Four people have sustained critical injuries after a multiple-vehicle crash at First Gate, inward Mile 2, Lagos, involving a Mack truck, another truck, a commercial bus and nine commercial motorcyclists. A statement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said the driver of the Mack truck, which was conveying a fully laden 40-foot container, Four injured in multiple crash involving truck, bus, nine motorcyclists in Lagos
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Gov Alia pledges to clear 11-month salary arrears owed Benue teachers
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has promised to offset the 11-month salary arrears owed teachers under the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB. Alia disclosed that his administration would tackle the backlog by paying an additional one month's salary arrears alongside teachers' regular monthly salaries until the outstanding debt is completely settled. The Gov Alia pledges to clear 11-month salary arrears owed Benue teachers
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