Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 29 October 2026

 DAILY TRUST     Netanyahu set to remain caretaker after inconclusive Israeli election Over 68 people dead in second major train crash this year Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo Alake defends Nigeria-US minerals deal, rejects $700bn sale claims 2027: Reps invite INEC chairman over commissions readiness ADC-PCC disowns purported campaign timetable 592 candidates seek […]

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THE DAY I SAW HIGH CHIEF IFFIE UDUBREKPE PETERS, THE 13TH UNUEVWORO OF EKPAN by Omafume Amurun

He appeared unusually radiant, dressed in a flowing white robe, as he walked some distance away from where I stood. I called out loud enough for him to hear: “Unuevworo!” He immediately turned, smiled at me and continued walking. A moment later, he turned again, smiled and said, “Don’t worry, we will see again.” There […]

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 13th-Month Salary, Four Other Laws Will Strengthen Public Institutions, Improve Service Delivery – Oborevwori 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has signed five bills into law, including the Thirteenth Month Salary Law, 2026, to improve workers’ welfare, strengthen the judiciary, protect property rights and reform the state’s tax administration. The governor signed the bills at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, describing the development as […]

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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 28 October 2026

BLUEPRINT         Wizkid becomes first African artiste to hit 12 billion Spotify streams Senate moves to grant National Medical College power to award doctorate degree Senate passes bill to jail oil polluters, impose heavier fine Tinubu wants new law to move Nigerian convicts abroad, foreign counterparts home Senate moves against traffickers, orders probe of travel […]

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Nanakparo Leads Caretaker Committee Despite Opposition As Uvwie LG Chairman Dissolves Ekpan Development Committee (EDC)

The Executive Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Council, *Hon. Chief Anthony Onoriode Ofoni (JP),* has dissolved the Ekpan Development Committee (EDC) and constituted a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the community untill the first week of June, 2027. The caretaker committee is headed by the Hon. Victory Nanakparo former EDC Chairman despite opposition […]

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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 27 October 2026

PUNCH        Mystery money floods US midterm election campaigns Blessing CEO lied about owning property, witness tells court 2027: CJN warns judges against pressure, conflicting orders ADC demands proof as APC knocks Atiku over unpaid salaries Troops arrest suspected fake soldier for phone snatching in Plateau FG offers scholarships as RHV plans to train 400 robotic […]

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Manpower Shortages In Public Hospitals: Oborevwori Approves 65-Year Retirement And 40-Year Length Of Service

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the extension of the retirement age for skilled clinical health professionals in state government hospitals from 60 to 65 years, or length of service from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first. The approval is aimed at addressing manpower shortages in public hospitals, retain experienced medical […]

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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 26 October 2026

PUNCH Okonjo-Iweala pays tribute to late mother Lagos begins online verification for pensioners Akwa Ibom revenue from tricycle, minibus drivers hits 14m weekly Tax Ombud partners NIPOST to improve rural complaints resolution FG releases N38.93bn to upgrade 166 tertiary institutions Sunday Igboho unveils Iru Ekun security outfit in Oyo Society seeks royalties for photocopied books […]

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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 25 October 2026

THISDAY Crude Oil Price Surges Above $117 Over Fears of Fresh US Strikes on Iran Oil Theft Slumps 82.9% to 17,600bpd in Five Years Amid Fresh Uptick in Losses Tinubu: I’m Working to Eradicate Inherited Hunger and Poverty NDC Lawyers Demand Probe of INEC Official Over Multiple Inconsistent Reports in Kano Sokoto Residents Challenge ADC […]

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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 24 October 2026

VANGUARD Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne Gunmen kill 7 at church in southern Jordan U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat North Korea 3-1 to reach knockout stage Tinubus Kaduna rally wont save him in 2027 Makinde campaign Macron condemns racist terrorist attack after deadly shooting near Paris Ronaldo scores 982nd career goal as […]

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