Month: October 2025

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Politics

Obi Faults FG Over Math Policy, Says Arts Students Will Still Neglect Subject

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s reported decision to remove Mathematics as a compulsory subject for admission into tertiary institutions, warning that the move could discourage students from taking the subject seriously. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) titled “Back and Forth Policy on Mathematics: A Costly Mistake,” Obi described the development as “a regrettable step backwards”

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News

Petrol Imports Hit 613.6 Million Litres in One Year Despite Refinery Gains

Nigeria imported over 613.6 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, between October 2024 and October 10, 2025, according to fresh data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Despite increased local refining from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other domestic plants, imported petrol still dominated the country’s fuel supply during the review period. The report, obtained on Monday in Abuja, showed that

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News

BREAKING: Benue Rep, Ojema Ojotu, Defects from PDP to APC

A member of the House of Representatives, Ojema Ojotu, who represents Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency of Benue State, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made during Tuesday’s plenary session by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who read the lawmaker’s defection letter on the floor of the House. Before Ojotu’s move, the APC already held 10 of the 11 federal seats representing

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Sport

NFF Cancels Super Eagles’ US Friendlies After Play-off Qualification

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles’ planned international friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the United States have been called off, following the team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup play-offs. NFF’s Director of Communications, Dr. Ademola Olajire, told The PUNCH on Monday that the decision was unavoidable, as the fixture dates now coincide with the CAF play-off schedule. “Yes, we have cancelled it, and

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Entertainment News

“Cuppy Doesn’t Like Nigerians” — Ex-Fiancé Ryan Taylor Opens Up on Failed Engagement

British YouTuber and BMX rider Ryan Taylor has spoken candidly about his short-lived engagement to Nigerian DJ and billionaire heiress Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy. Speaking on The Ladders Podcast, the 32-year-old reflected on their whirlwind romance and eventual breakup, revealing what he described as key differences that strained their relationship. Taylor, who proposed to Cuppy in December 2022 after less than a month of dating, claimed one

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Entertainment News

Hellen Ati Reacts to Cubana Chief Priest’s Pledge to Sponsor 50 Clifford University Students

Socialite Hellen Ati, who is allegedly linked to nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest, has reacted to his recent promise to pay the school fees of 50 students at Clifford University, Abia State. During a visit to the institution alongside Afrobeats superstar Davido, Cubana Chief Priest pledged to support 50 students financially — a gesture that earned him widespread praise online. However, Hellen Ati used the opportunity to call him out,

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Sport

Morocco Makes History, Wins First-Ever FIFA U-20 World Cup Title

Morocco has etched its name in football history after clinching the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a 2–0 win over Argentina in Monday’s final in Santiago, Chile — a victory that marks the country’s first-ever FIFA title. The North Africans sealed the win thanks to a brilliant brace from Yassir Zabiri, who struck in the 12th and 29th minutes to stun the home crowd and hand Morocco a deserved

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Entertainment News

Ned Nwoko’s Brother Speaks on Regina Daniels’ Alleged Marital Crisis, Urges Calm

Michael Nwoko, the brother of Nigerian politician and businessman Ned Nwoko, has reacted to the viral reports of a marital crisis between his brother and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, calling for calm and understanding from the public. The statement comes after a video circulated online showing Regina Daniels visibly upset, with reports alleging that she had suffered domestic violence. The actress recently celebrated her 24th birthday on October 10, drawing

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News

Osinbajo to Lead ECOWAS Election Monitoring Mission in Côte d’Ivoire

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has been appointed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to head its Election Observation Mission for the upcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. According to a statement from ECOWAS, the election is set to take place on October 25, 2025, while the observation mission will be deployed from October 19 to 29, 2025, in line with the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on

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