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Tinubu Sparks Reactions After Referring to Himself as ‘Governor’ at APC Campaign Council Inauguration

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Tinubu Sparks Reactions After Referring to Himself as ‘Governor’ at APC Campaign Council Inauguration October 15, 2026 | Politics By Emeka Henry Obi ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attracted public attention after reportedly referring to himself as “Governor Bola Tinubu” during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where the President addressed party leaders and members of the newly inaugurated campaign council. During his remarks, Tinubu was acknowledging party officials and expressing appreciation to a friend when he reportedly said the campaign council would “bring Governor Bola Tinubu back for second time,” instead of referring to himself as President. Remark Generates Reactions on Social Media The comment attracted attention online, with social media users shar...
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“Tinubu Should Emulate This” — Nigerians React to Peter Obi’s Fitness Video

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“Tinubu Should Emulate This” — Nigerians React to Peter Obi’s Fitness Video October 15, 2026 | News By Emeka Henry Obi Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has attracted attention on social media after sharing a video of himself exercising in a gym ahead of the 2027 general elections. The video, reportedly posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, shows Obi exercising on a treadmill while expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future. Accompanying the footage was a message promoting physical exercise as an important part of maintaining good health. “Exercise is the best form of medicine for the body,” Obi wrote, alongside the encouraging message, “Nigeria will be OK.” Social Media Reactions Follow Obi’s Workout Video The video quickly generated reactions from Nigerians, with several supporters commending Obi for sharing his fitness routine. Other social media users introduced humour into the discussion, draw...
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Lagos Accord Leaders Seek Clarity Over Adeleke’s Reported Support for Tinubu

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Lagos Accord Leaders Seek Clarity Over Adeleke’s Reported Support for Tinubu By Emeka Henry Obi Politics | October 15, 2026 Leaders of the Accord Party in Lagos State have called on the party’s leadership to clarify its constitutional provisions and disciplinary procedures in response to concerns over political activities that may conflict with the party’s interests. The party leaders stressed the need to protect Accord’s candidates nationwide, particularly those contesting legislative seats in Osun State. They maintained that members who have invested time, resources and effort in building the party must be assured that their contributions will not be overlooked. They also warned that uncertainty surrounding the political positions of senior party figures could weaken grassroots mobilisation, discourage committed members and damage Accord’s credibility as an alternative political platform. In their letter, the Lagos leaders specifically referenced Accord’s presidenti...
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FG Approves New Eastern and Western Power Grids to Tackle Frequent Collapses

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FG Approves New Eastern and Western Power Grids to Tackle Frequent Collapses October 15, 2026 | News By Emeka Henry Obi The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new Eastern and Western electricity grids as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s persistent national grid collapses and improve the reliability of electricity supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed the development at a recent energy conference organised by the HBSAN in Lagos. He explained that the government was preparing to begin the procurement process for the proposed electricity infrastructure projects. According to the minister, Nigerians could begin to experience the benefits of the new grid infrastructure within the next two to three years, provided the projects progress as planned. Tegbe also revealed that a nationwide technical audit of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure was underway. The exercise is designed to identify faults, assess the condition of existing fa...
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FG Approves New Eastern and Western Power Grids to Tackle Frequent Collapses

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FG Approves New Eastern and Western Power Grids to Tackle Frequent Collapses October 15, 2026 | News By Emeka Henry Obi The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new Eastern and Western electricity grids as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s persistent national grid collapses and improve the reliability of electricity supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed the development at a recent energy conference organised by the HBSAN in Lagos. He explained that the government was preparing to begin the procurement process for the proposed electricity infrastructure projects. According to the minister, Nigerians could begin to experience the benefits of the new grid infrastructure within the next two to three years, provided the projects progress as planned. Tegbe also revealed that a nationwide technical audit of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure was underway. The exercise is designed to identify faults, assess the condition of...
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20 Killed in Multiple-Vehicle Crash Along Plateau Highway

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20 Killed in Multiple-Vehicle Crash Along Plateau Highway By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 At least 20 people have died in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Hawan Kibo–Jos route in Plateau State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The fatal accident occurred at about 3:32 p.m. on Friday, October 2, shortly after Sopp Water Falls, according to the FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri. The road safety agency said 25 people were involved in the crash, comprising 23 males and two females. Five people sustained injuries, while all 20 fatalities were male. Four vehicles were reportedly involved in the collision: a Howo Sino truck, a Toyota Corolla, a Toyota Hummer bus operated by Yankari Express and a motorcycle. Following the crash, FRSC personnel evacuated the injured victims to Ryom General Hospital and Vom Christian Hospital for medical attention. The bodies of those who died were subsequently deposited at the mortuary of Jos University Teaching ...
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CSOs Call for Independent Probe Into Reported TikTok Disruption in Northern Nigeria

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CSOs Call for Independent Probe Into Reported TikTok Disruption in Northern Nigeria By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 A coalition of civil society organisations has called for an urgent and independent investigation into reported difficulties accessing TikTok in parts of northern Nigeria. The groups said users in Kaduna, Kebbi, Kano and Sokoto states have experienced problems loading videos, viewing content and uploading materials through regular mobile-data connections since around September 14. According to the coalition, some affected users have reportedly been able to access the platform by using virtual private networks (VPNs). However, the organisations stressed that their preliminary observations have not established the cause of the reported disruption. They said the problem could potentially be linked to a technical failure, network-routing problem, malfunction on TikTok's systems, traffic-management measures or an intentional restriction. CSOs Seek Te...
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