Kenya’s Iconic Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Dies at 80 in India

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Kenya’s veteran opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has died at the age of 80 while on a medical visit to India, local police confirmed on Wednesday — a development that has sent shockwaves across the East African political landscape. Odinga, who remained one of the most influential figures in Kenyan politics for decades, had contested the presidency five times without success, with his most recent bid in 2022. Despite never clinching the top seat, he commanded a massive following, particularly from his home region in western Kenya. According to Indian police…

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Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students — FG Approves New Admission Guidelines

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The Federal Government has approved sweeping reforms to Nigeria’s tertiary education admission process, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework aimed at widening access to higher learning institutions. The new policy, approved under the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, was announced in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education. According to the statement, the reform — championed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa — aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeking to…

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Convicted Kidnap Kingpin Evans Re-Arraigned for Alleged Murder of Two Policemen

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Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, was on Monday re-arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, over the alleged murder of two police officers. The high-profile case, which was transferred from Justice Adenike Coker’s court, also involves his co-defendant, Joseph Ikenna Emeka. At Monday’s proceedings, A. O. Azeez appeared for the Lagos State Government, while Charity O. represented Chief Emefo Etudo on behalf of Evans, and Nelson Onyejiakor appeared for Emeka. Prosecution counsel Azeez told the court that the matter had been…

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Fidelity Bags awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation

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  Fidelity Bank’s market leadership has been affirmed once again as the tier-one lender bagged double honours at the BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards 2025. At the awards ceremony, which was held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, 11 October 2025, Fidelity Bank was presented with the awards for the “Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance” and “Most Innovative Bank of the Year”. Dedicating the Export and Trade Finance Award to its customers, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka…

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Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground

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By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix. From the rhythmic sounds of Afrobeats echoing across the Marina to the sight of sleek, futuristic boats gliding silently on…

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Renowned Evangelist Uma Ukpai Dies at 80

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Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, is dead. He passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. The announcement was made on Monday through his official Instagram handle, @Uma_Ukpai, in a statement titled “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai.” The family, while expressing gratitude to God for a life of impact and service, described him as “a faithful soldier of the cross who has been called to rest.”…

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Paul Biya seeks another term after 43 years as president, vote counting begins

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Vote counting has begun in Cameroon after Sunday’s presidential election in which 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving president, sought to extend his 43-year rule. Polling ended late Sunday, with ballot boxes moved under tight security to collation centres. Officials say early results are expected in the coming days. The election was largely calm but marked by low turnout and disruptions in the English-speaking regions affected by separatist violence. Biya, in power since 1982, is running for an eighth term under the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement. Critics accuse…

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ASUU Begins Two-Week Warning Strike

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced a two-week warning strike across public universities nationwide over the Federal Government’s alleged failure to meet its long-standing demands. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Piwuna, announced the industrial action on Sunday after a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) held at the University of Abuja. According to him, the strike followed the government’s refusal to implement several agreements reached with the union, including the renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FG agreement, unpaid earned academic allowances, and the non-release of withheld salaries…

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Atiku says Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Encourages Criminality

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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, in a post on his social media platform, described the recent presidential pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a reckless act that emboldens criminality. Atiku explained that ordinarily, the power of presidential pardon is a solemn prerogative, “a moral and constitutional instrument designed to temper justice with mercy and to underscore the humanity of the state. When properly exercised, it elevates justice and strengthens public faith in governance. “Regrettably, the latest pardon issued by the Tinubu administration has done the very opposite. The decision to…

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Boutique Owner Arrested at Kano Airport After Excreting 127 Wraps of Cocaine

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  A boutique owner, identified as Godwin Emeka, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, after he allegedly excreted 127 wraps of cocaine. According to NDLEA sources, Emeka was intercepted during the outward clearance of passengers on a flight to Doha, Qatar, when his behavior raised suspicion. He was subsequently taken in for observation, during which he reportedly excreted the cocaine pellets over a period of several hours. Investigators said the suspect, who claimed to own…

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