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Day: September 15, 2026

Carabao Cup: 5 teams qualify for fourth round

Five teams have booked their spots in the Carabao Cup fourth round. This follows the completion of third-round ties on Tuesday night. Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road. Max Dowman stole the show with two goals on his first appearance this season, as Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scored. Mehmeti and Chuba…

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Security operatives arrest three suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Edo

A combined team of operatives of the Edo State Police Command, local hunters and other security agencies have apprehended three suspected kidnappers in the state. The operatives also rescued three kidnapped victims, while one still remains in captivity. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this…

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FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives

… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says MinisterBy Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a new incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 Local Government Areas, LGAs, across 33 states as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s persistently high maternal and newborn mortality. Minister of State for Health and Social…

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FG targets $100bn tourism, creative economy with ‘Ember To Remember 2026’ national season

By Benjamin Njoku The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with state governments, investors, creative entrepreneurs, technology platforms, hospitality businesses and other stakeholders to build an ecosystem that can unlock Nigeria’s $100 billion tourism and creative economy potential. Speaking at the official flag-off of “Ember…

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Health crisis in Delta as Allied Health Workers strike escalates

Technicians Holding Fort -HMB By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – Health services in public hospitals across Delta State have come under pressure as the ongoing strike by allied health professionals escalated, with affected workers insisting they will not return to work until their demands are addressed. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, NUAHP, said the…

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The President’s health: A 2027 national security question

By PAUL IBE As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, much of the debate has centred on the qualifications, antecedents, integrity and eligibility of those seeking the presidency. But there is another question Nigerians should be asking: Are those seeking to lead Nigeria medically capable of discharging the enormous responsibilities of the presidency? This is…

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Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition

By TUNDE RAHMAN  A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen…

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