October 29, 2026

Court Orders INEC to Recognise Okorocha as APC Imo West Candidate

Leave a Comment / Elections & Democracy, Politics / Chidiebere Okereke

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, 29 October, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Rochas Okorocha as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Imo West senatorial election. The ruling set aside the nomination of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who had been listed as the party’s candidate. Premium Times reported that

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NiDCOM Urges Nigerians in France to Remain Calm Amid Community Concerns

Leave a Comment / Community & Culture, Diaspora / Chidiebere Okereke

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has urged Nigerian nationals living in France to remain calm, maintain peaceful conduct, and comply with the laws of their host country. The appeal was reported on Thursday, 29 October, and attributed to the commission’s chairman and chief executive officer, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. According to Voice of Nigeria, the statement was issued

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Wizkid Surpasses 12 Billion Spotify Streans Across All Credits

Leave a Comment / Entertainment, Music / Chidiebere Okereke

Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, has surpassed 12 billion Spotify streams across all credits, according to reports published this week. The total includes streams from recordings on which he appears as a lead performer, as well as credited collaborations, a distinction that matters when comparing artists’ listening figures. DancehallMag reported the milestone on 28

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FG Warns Nigeria’s Community Health Workforce Falls Short of Demand

Leave a Comment / Health, Public Health / Blessing Famose

Nigeria is facing a substantial shortage of community health workers as policymakers consider how to expand front line care and reduce dependence on external financing. At a high-level Abuja forum, the Federal Government said its estimated workforce of 93,000 community health personnel was inadequate for a population exceeding 240 million. The Sun reported the figures on

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Court Remands Doris Ogala Over Alleged Cyberstalking of Chris Okafor

Leave a Comment / Celebrities and Culture, Entertainment / Blessing Famose

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, 28 October, ordered actress Doris Ogala to remain in correctional custody pending consideration of her bail application. She appeared before Justice Akintayo Aluko following charges concerning alleged online conduct directed at cleric Chris Okafor. The remand is an interim judicial decision, not a conviction or a finding that

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Akosua Serwaa Fosuh Honoured for Producing Daddy Lumba’s Debut Album

Leave a Comment / Entertainment, Music / Blessing Famose

Akosua Serwaa Fosuh was recognised at the 15th annual Mega 3G Media Awards and Celebrity Bash in New York for her role as executive producer of Daddy Lumba’s first album. The ceremony also paid tribute to the late Ghanaian highlife musician Charles Kojo Fosu, known professionally as Daddy Lumba, whose songs shaped decades of popular

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Ghana Signs Bauxite and Alumina Deal With Russia’s Rusal at Moscow Summit

Leave a Comment / Africa, West Africa / Blessing Famose

Ghana has signed an agreement with Russian aluminium producer Rusal to establish joint ventures for bauxite mining and alumina production, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to develop its aluminium industry. The agreement was signed on Thursday, October 29, during the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow. According to a Reuters report,

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UBA Brings Google Pay to Eligible Nigerian Cardholders

Leave a Comment / Business, Technology & Innovation / Marylyn Oparaugo

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has enabled Google Pay for eligible cardholders in Nigeria, allowing customers with supported payment cards to make contactless purchases using compatible smartphones and other devices. The development follows Google’s launch of Google Wallet, including Google Pay, in Nigeria on October 28 UBA announced its integration for eligible Visa and Mastercard users,

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Lagarde to Leave ECB Early in February 2027, Opening Succession Race

Leave a Comment / Europe, World / Marylyn Oparaugo

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, bringing her leadership of the eurozone’s central bank to an early end and prompting the formal process of appointing her successor. The ECB confirmed the decision on Thursday, October 29, in an official announcement Lagarde’s term was originally due to run until

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Everton Face Newcastle in League Cup Fourth Round With Quarter-Final Place at Stake

Leave a Comment / Football, Sports / Marylyn Oparaugo

Everton welcome Newcastle United to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday, October 29, for an all-Premier League fourth-round tie in the English League Cup, with both sides seeking a place in the quarter-finals. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. UK time. It is also the first of two meetings between the clubs

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