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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
TELEGRAPH WIRE ❖ [General] Muslim-Muslim ticket can cause religious tension – Primate Ayodele (via dailypost.ng)      ❖ [General] Iran says expects US answer Tuesday on plan to open Hormuz (via vanguardngr.com)      ❖ [General] Over 1,000 Displaced, 340 Houses Burnt In Taraba Communal Conflict (via leadership.ng)      ❖ [Entertainment] Mercy Johnson calls out popular brand over alleged unauthorised use of her image 4 years after contract ended - Pulse Nigeria (via Nigerian Media)      ❖ [Business] UPL Leads NGX Gainers With 9.9% Rise to N5 (via investorsking.com)      ❖ [General] Bayelsa @30: Diri backs Ijaw language app, orders school contests (via punchng.com)      ❖ [General] OPay wins two consumer awards, reaffirms nationwide trust (via premiumtimesng.com)      ❖ [General] ‘I started ‘casting out demons at 17’ – Gov Okpebholo (via dailypost.ng)      ❖ [General] ‘Tram has nothing to lose’ — BBNaija fans react to Keivo, Tram fight (via vanguardngr.com)      ❖ [General] NYSC Deploys FCT, Lagos New Corps Members To Other Camps (via leadership.ng)     
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Muslim-Muslim ticket can cause religious tension – Primate Ayodele

BY TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT | PUBLISHER: dailypost.ng | FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:19 AM
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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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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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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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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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UPL Leads NGX Gainers With 9.9% Rise to N5

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:12 AM wire dispatch
University Press Plc (UPL) emerged as the best-performing equity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Monday after its share price gained 9.89 percent to close at N5. The publishing company’s stock advanced by N0.45 from its previous closing price of N4.55, placing it ahead of other major gainers during Monday’s trading session.
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Bayelsa @30: Diri backs Ijaw language app, orders school contests

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:11 AM wire dispatch
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has pledged support for a new Ijaw language app and ordered school contests to revive the language’s use. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
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OPay wins two consumer awards, reaffirms nationwide trust

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:03 AM wire dispatch
At the awards ceremony held on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, in Ikeja, Lagos, OPay emerged winner of the Most Trusted Brand Award (FinTech) and the Most Consumer Friendly/Innovative FinTech Brand Award. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
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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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‘Tram has nothing to lose’ — BBNaija fans react to Keivo, Tram fight

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:05 AM wire dispatch
BBNaija fans have taken to social media to react to the physical clash between housemates Keivo and Tram, with some arguing that Tram has been underestimated by his fellow housemates. 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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Nigerian Media
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Breaking News - Page 29218 of 29218 - The Nation Newspaper

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:12 AM wire dispatch
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from s all over the world by Google News. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
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ABC Transport Extends Rally With 9.8% Gain to N5.60

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:03 AM wire dispatch
ABC Transport Plc extended its rally on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Monday gaining 9.80 percent to N5.60 after recording another strong advance in the previous trading session. The transport company’s share price increased by N0.50 from Friday’s closing price of N5.10, making it the third-highest percentage gainer during Monday’s trading session.
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Tokyo suffers longest streak of rainy days on record

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:09 AM wire dispatch
Tokyo has logged 34 straight days of rain, marking the longest streak since records began in 1886, according to Japan’s weather agency. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
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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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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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Driver ‘crushes police officer’ at checkpoint in Lagos - TheCable

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:09 AM wire dispatch
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Navy warns against fake DSSC recruitment notices

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:05 AM wire dispatch
The Nigerian Navy has warned the public against fake Direct Short Service Commission recruitment notices for Course 30 circulating on social media. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
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Niger 37: Gov Bago Seeks Justice For Victims’ Families As Probe Begins

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:12 AM wire dispatch
As the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the death of 37 miners in the custody of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) begins sitting today, Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has reiterated the desire of his administration to ensure justice for the families of the dead. The governor said the commission was not […].
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Maduka University admission 2026/2027: Courses, tuition, accommodation fees requirements [HOW TO APPLY]

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:09 AM wire dispatch
Are you looking for a private university in Nigeria where you can pursue a career in medicine, law, nursing, engineering, computing, business or the social sciences” Maduka University, Ekwegbe – Nsukka, Enugu State, is now accepting applications for the 2026/2027 academic session. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
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LAUTECH Resident Doctors’ Strike Over Welfare Demand Enters 32 Days

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:11 AM wire dispatch
Resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have entered the 32nd day of their industrial action over unresolved welfare-related issues. In a statement jointly signed by the association’s President, Dr Mustapha Adedapo A., and Secretary, Dr John Stephen, on Tuesday, the doctors said the strike followed the expiration […].
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Osogbo Food Scam: Hundreds Protest As Store Vanishes After Collecting Payments

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:07 AM wire dispatch
Hundreds of customers and traders have protested in Osogbo, Osun State, after a foodstuff store at Odi Olowo, opposite the NEPA office, allegedly vanished after collecting payments for heavily discounted food items. The store had reportedly operated for months, attracting customers with food items sold at discounts of up to 80 per cent.
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Foundation Rallies Stakeholders To Protect Children Online

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:06 AM wire dispatch
Ahead of the Child Online Safety, Protection and Reporting of Abuse (COSPRA) 2026 Summit, the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF) has rallied stakeholders to strengthen how Nigeria can protect children online and respond when abuse occurs. NKF, a Special Purpose Vehicle established by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), in a statement, yesterday, noted that the […].
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Rent Crisis: FCT Youths Demand Laws To Protect Tenants

FILED: Sep 29, 2026 • 10:03 AM wire dispatch
Indigenous youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the auspices of Abuja Original Inhabitants Youths Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO) have raised the alarm over rising house rent in the nation’s capital. They described it as one of the biggest challenges confronting Abuja residents. The executive director of AOIYEO and supreme leader of FCT Youths, Commandant […].
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