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Flood fear: Anambra parents keep children at home 

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:29 AM wire dispatch

Fear of another tragedy discouraged many parents and guardians in Awka, Anambra State capital and environs from sending their children and wards to school on Tuesday. This is following a heavy downpour that began around 4 am and persisted for hours.

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Troops Rescue 41 Travellers Abducted By Bandits In Zamfara

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:29 AM wire dispatch

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 41 travellers abducted by bandits along the highway in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State. A military , Major Osoba Olaniyi, who disclosed this to LEADERSHIP on Tuesday, said the incident occurred after the commercial vehicle conveying the travellers from Senegal to Kano State developed […].

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‘We’ve no business in PDP’s internal crisis’ – APC

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:29 AM wire dispatch

According to him, the PDP governorship primary remains a PDP affair and the APC would neither organise it, participate in its internal disputes nor accept responsibility for decisions taken by the opposition party. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

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MY GOD, YOU ARE GOOD Lyrics by Mercy Chinwo

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:28 AM wire dispatch

Mercy Chinwo Lyrics My God, You Are Good by Mercy Chinwo is a joyful Christian worship song centered on the goodness, uniqueness, faithfulness, power, and eternal nature of God, the song lyrics repeatedly declares that there is no one like God and no other God beside Him. Mercy Chinwo - MY GOD, YOU ARE GOOD Lyrics My God You are good beside You there is no other GodMy […].

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The dark side of your favorite shawarma—stop eating it until you read this! - Pulse Nigeria

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:22 AM wire dispatch

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Odemwingie reveals how Nigeria’s men Olympic team ended up wearing Falcons’ kits in 2008

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:21 AM wire dispatch

According to the former West Bromwich Albion forward, officials had apparently expected Nigeria to make an early exit and had already sent the squad’s main supply of kits back home. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

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Fulani leaders fault reported killing of ‘bandit’ in Plateau

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:26 AM wire dispatch

Fulani community leaders in Plateau State have disputed a report that troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace, killed a suspected bandit at Rungan Jallo in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

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World Rabies Day: NVMA Seeks Concerted Effort To Eliminate Rabies In Zamfara

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:26 AM wire dispatch

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Zamfara State chapter, has called for concerted efforts among stakeholders to prevent and eliminate rabies in the state. Mukhtar Salihu Anka, made the call on Tuesday in Gusau during activities to mark the 2026 World Rabies Day, which featured a carnival procession and […].

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Iran says expects US answer Tuesday on plan to open Hormuz

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:19 AM wire dispatch

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he expected a formal answer on Tuesday from the United States to Tehran's proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

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Mercy Johnson calls out popular brand over alleged unauthorised use of her image 4 years after contract ended - Pulse Nigeria

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:17 AM wire dispatch

Official updates highlight key developments regarding mercy Johnson calls out popular brand over alleged unauthorised use of her image 4 years after contract ended - Pulse Nigeria. Industry analysts and regulatory authorities are actively monitoring the situation to determine long-term socio-economic implications.

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I’m a better rapper than Olamide, Phyno, MI combined’ – CDQ

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:25 AM wire dispatch

Nigerian rapper, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, popularly known as CDQ, has claimed that he is a better rapper than veterans Olamide, Phyno and MI combined. Speaking in a recent episode of the Faloh Frequency podcast, the ‘Nowo Soke’ crooner, however, said his colleague, Blaqbonez, is better than most Nigerian rappers.

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NGO Trains 120 Youths In Servant-Leadership

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:25 AM wire dispatch

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Sentinel Oasis for Love and Care Initiative (SOLCI), has trained about 120 youths in Jos North local government area of Plateau State on servant-leadership to address age long leadership deficits in Nigeria. SOLCI also acknowledged that youth unemployment, social fragmentation, violence, substance abuse and declined moral values are realities that left […].

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Breaking News - Page 29218 of 29218 - The Nation Newspaper

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:12 AM wire dispatch

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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: How Nigeria will approach Guinea-Bissau match – Akor Adams

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:22 AM wire dispatch

Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams, has revealed that Nigeria will approach their AFCON qualifier against Guinea-Bissau with full confidence. The Super Eagles will continue their qualifying campaign against Guinea-Bissau at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Tuesday evening.

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‘Freezers Are Freezing’: CLO Blasts Power Minister’s Claim As ‘Greatest Lie Of Century’

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:24 AM wire dispatch

The North Central Zonal Coordinator of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Mr Steve Aluko, has described the statement attributed to the Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, that Nigerians are asking him to slow down electricity supply because “freezers are freezing,” as one of the “greatest lies and deception of the century.” Aluko stated […]. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

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Muslim-Muslim ticket can cause religious tension – Primate Ayodele

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:19 AM wire dispatch

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday, warned President Bola Tinubu to be careful of the Muslim-Muslim ticket the All Progressives Congress, APC. He said the same faith ticket could lead to an unexpected religious crisis.

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OpenAI Faces New AI Safety Test As Astra Model Fails Internal Checks

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:24 AM wire dispatch

OpenAI has shelved the planned October release of its next-generation artificial intelligence model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after internal evaluations raised concerns about its ability to remain within authorised boundaries and accurately report actions taken while performing complex tasks. The decision has brought renewed attention to the growing safety challenge surrounding highly autonomous AI systems, particularly models […].

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‘I started ‘casting out demons at 17’ – Gov Okpebholo

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:18 AM wire dispatch

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has recounted his early involvement in spiritual activities, claiming he began “casting out demons” when he was about 17 years old. Okpebholo made the disclosure during a church service at The Votage Church, where he reflected on his youth and experiences dealing with what he described as spiritual battles and cultism.

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Over 1,000 Displaced, 340 Houses Burnt In Taraba Communal Conflict

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:17 AM wire dispatch

More than 1,000 persons, mostly women, children and the elderly, have been displaced following a three day intensive communal conflict between members of the Mambilla and Fulani communities in Geroji settlements, Mbamnga Ward of Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. The violence, which reportedly erupted on September 16, 2026, left about 340 houses burnt, […].

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LAWMA arrests 14, seizes scores of carts in Lagos enforcement

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:15 AM wire dispatch

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has arrested 14 persons and confiscated scores of carts allegedly used by illegal waste collectors during separate enforcement operations across Lagos State. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.

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NYSC Deploys FCT, Lagos New Corps Members To Other Camps

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:15 AM wire dispatch

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the deployment details for prospective corps members (PCMs) under the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream I mobilisation exercise. The NYSC made the announcement yesterday through its official Facebook page, informing prospective corps members that the deployment list for the exercise had been released. The scheme also announced adjustments […].

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Ronaldo shouldn’t remain in national team just because of stature – Luis Figo tells Portugal coach

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:13 AM wire dispatch

Former Portugal footballer, Luis Figo has expressed his views on Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential retirement from international football. Pressure on Ronaldo to quit international football has increased after Lionel Messi’s recent retirement.

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Nigeria At 66: Northern Christian Group Tasks INEC On Credible Elections

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:13 AM wire dispatch

As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence anniversary on October 1, the chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct credible and transparent elections next year. Hayab said Nigeria had recorded some progress since independence but ought to have achieved more, attributing part […].

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