Soludo declares October 7 school-free day in Anambra
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has declared Tuesday, October 7, a school-free day to celebrate and honour teachers across the state. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state’s Commissioner for Education, disclosed…
Indonesia school collapse death toll hits 63
The death toll from an Indonesian school collapse rose to 63 on Monday, officials said, as workers pulled more remains from the rubble of the building that collapsed last week.…
African players in Europe: Ghana trio score before World Cup ties
Ghana stars Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Inaki Williams warmed up for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers by scoring in the top European leagues at the weekend. Semenyo struck twice…
Dangote: Nigeria greater than PENGASSAN – FG
The Federal Government on Monday emphasised the critical importance of the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery, declaring that it must be supported at all costs to succeed. The government’s position was stated…
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria qualify for round of 16, to face Argentina [Full fixtures]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a 1–1 draw with Colombia in Talca on Monday…
OPEC+ increases oil output by 137,000 bpd
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, OPEC+, has increased oil output by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd). The nations – Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait,…
Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthday
An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for…
Israel, Hamas due to start ceasefire talks in Egypt
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging negotiators to “move fast” to end the…
Trump administration brands US cities war zones
The Trump administration branded Chicago a “war zone” Sunday as a justification for deploying soldiers against the will of local Democratic officials, while a judge blocked the White House from…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 6, 2025
The Nigerian naira held onto recent gains on Monday, trading around ₦1,466 to the US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) while the parallel (street) market —…
