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Tinubu: Why I Never Tried to Convert My Pastor Wife

President Bola Tinubu has called for religious tolerance, using his own marriage as an example of peaceful coexistence. He revealed that he has never tried to convert his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is a Christian pastor, to Islam. Speaking at a funeral in Jos, Plateau State, the President stated, "I inherited Islam from my family... but my wife is a pastor and she prays for me at all times. I have never convinced or converted her; I believe in the freedom of religion." He emphasized that despite their different faiths, they pray to the same God and that love for others is what truly matters. Tinubu urged Nigerians to shun religious and ethnic differences, declaring that his mission is to unite the country and ensure its prosperity. The President also assured Christian leaders in the North of his administration's […]

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Bandits Siege Nine Kwara LGAs, Demand Food and Drinks as Ransom

Nine local government areas in Kwara State are under a severe siege by bandits, with kidnappers now demanding food, drinks, and money as ransom for abducted victims. The bandits, who are reportedly herdsmen from Zamfara and Sokoto states, have infiltrated the northern and southern parts of Kwara through Niger State. They operate from thick forests where they have settled for nearly 30 years. Recent attacks have been brutal. In the latest incident in Oke-Ode, at least 11 forest guards and a community leader were killed. The state government has disputed claims that vigilantes were disarmed before the attack. A former state NLC chairman, Emmanuel Ayeoribe, confirmed the new ransom demands, stating, "Today, aside the millions they demand, they have added drinks, foods, etc to their list." This has placed immense financial pressure on families. In response, the state government has […]

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Confusion Over Court Ruling on Police Tinted Glass Permit

Confusion surrounds a recent Federal High Court ruling on the Nigerian Police's tinted glass permit policy. While a human rights lawyer announced the court had ordered the police to "maintain status quo," the police have countered this claim. The dispute began when lawyer Inibehe Effiong shared parts of a court order from Warri, which he said restrained the police from enforcing the new permit requirement. However, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated the police had not been officially served and highlighted a different part of the same order. That section, Point 8, shows the court refused the applicant's three main requests for an interim injunction to stop the policy's enforcement entirely. This has led to conflicting public interpretations of the legal situation. While the police clarify their position, the ruling has been welcomed by many who see […]

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US Soldier Drives Through 48 States to Fight Homelessness

A Nigerian-American soldier, Yewande Fagunwa, also known as Olori Wendy, has completed a 31-day drive across all 48 contiguous US states to raise awareness about homelessness. Her journey, which began on August 1st, was a decade-long dream. To understand the plight of the homeless, she lived out of her rented car, sleeping in the driver's seat at truck stops and rest areas. The trip was challenging, with mechanical troubles and harsh weather causing delays. Beyond the drive, her mission was one of compassion. At stops along the way, she handed out cash and relief items to homeless individuals, listening to their stories and sharing her own temporary experience of living without a home. She successfully completed her tour of the 48 states, leaving only Alaska and Hawaii for a future journey.

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Man United Face Sunderland in Crucial Old Trafford Clash

Manchester United faces a critical Premier League test as they host a high-flying Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday. The match comes under intense scrutiny for United, who are under pressure after a 3-1 defeat to Brentford last weekend. Manager Ruben Amorim has defended his tactics and vowed not to step down amid the criticism. They face a tough challenge against a newly-promoted Sunderland side that has impressed early in the season, currently sitting sixth in the table with just one loss. In team news, United receives a boost with the return of winger Amad Diallo to training and Casemiro from suspension. However, they will still be without several key defenders. Sunderland will also be missing multiple players due to injury and suspension. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM at Old Trafford.

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Nasarawa to Vaccinate 1.3 Million Children Against Measles, Rubella

The Nasarawa State government has announced a major vaccination campaign aimed at protecting over 1.3 million children against Measles and Rubella. The 10-day exercise, running from October 6th to 16th, will target children aged 9 months to 14 years across all 13 Local Government Areas. Officials from the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency confirmed the vaccines are safe, effective, and free of charge. The campaign is integrated with polio vaccination to streamline the process and maximize reach. Health specialists from UNICEF emphasized the importance of community support, urging traditional and religious leaders to help ensure no child is left unvaccinated. They highlighted that Rubella is a particular threat to unborn children, and high vaccination rates are crucial to eliminate these diseases. Nasarawa is the first state in Nigeria to integrate the Measles-Rubella vaccine into its routine immunization program.

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Barcelona’s Yamal Injury More Complex, Return Date Unclear

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has cast doubt on a clear return date for teenage star Lamine Yamal, describing the winger's groin injury as "not so easy" to heal. While the club initially stated Yamal would be out for two-to-three weeks, Flick suggested the timeline is uncertain. He explained that with this type of injury, it is impossible to confirm if the player will be ready for the crucial Clasico against Real Madrid on October 26th. "The important thing is that we manage his load," Flick said, confirming Yamal will work with the recovery team for the coming weeks. The injury is a recurrence of a problem Yamal first suffered while on international duty with Spain in September. Flick also stood by his recent criticism of Spain's national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, for using pain-killing injections on the player. […]

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Nigeria Launches 2025 Transparency Index for Government Agencies

The Nigerian government has launched the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII), a tool designed to promote accountability and ethical standards across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Announced by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), the index will assess MDAs on five key areas: financial management, control of corruption, open procurement, citizen engagement, and inclusive human resource practices. The Director-General of BPSR, Mr. Dasuki Arabi, stated that the TII is not just about rankings but about building a culture of openness that inspires public trust. Now in its fifth edition, the index is conducted in partnership with the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI). The initiative aligns with Nigeria's national reform strategy and its international commitments, such as the Open Government Partnership. It is also intended to support the work of anti-corruption agencies like the EFCC […]

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Russian Strike on Ukraine Train Station Wounds 30, Says Zelensky

A Russian drone strike on a railway station in northeastern Ukraine has wounded at least 30 people, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack hit the Shostka station in the Sumy region, an area close to the Russian border. Zelensky condemned the strike as "savage," emphasizing that the target was clearly a civilian facility. A video from the scene showed a train carriage on fire, with significant damage from the explosion. In a separate wave of overnight attacks, Russian strikes also cut off power to approximately 50,000 households in the northern Chernihiv region. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military claimed it struck a major oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad region. This is part of Kyiv's intensified campaign of long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, which it describes as a justified response to Moscow's ongoing assaults on Ukrainian cities and its power grid.

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Super Falcons’ Ifeoma Onumonu Retires From Football at 31

Super Falcons striker, Ifeoma Onumonu, has announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 31. The forward made the announcement on her Instagram page on Saturday, stating, "It is with a heart full of gratitude that I bid farewell to my playing career on the pitch." Onumonu recently won the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with the Nigerian national team. She began her international career with the United States at the U-23 level before switching her allegiance to represent Nigeria. Her last club was Montpellier in the French women's league. She did not specify a reason for her decision to retire at this time.

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