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ActionAid Demands Transparency Over FG’s N50,000 Cash Support

Dailyblast — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:46:21 +0000

ActionAid Nigeria has demanded full transparency from the Federal Government over its proposed N50,000 cash support for poor and vulnerable Nigerians, insisting that the government must disclose the funding source, beneficiary selection criteria and disbursement arrangements. The organisation also raised concerns over conflicting descriptions of the intervention under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention [...]

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I did not carry placard in protest against Jonathan – Pastor Adeboye

Dailyblast — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:50:34 +0000

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has dismissed viral media reports claiming he staged a protest against former President Goodluck Jonathan during his administration. Addressing his congregation during a sermon this morning, November 1, Adeboye clarified that the event in question took place in 2020—a full five [...]

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64 Katsina students hospitalised after taking deworming medication

Dailyblast — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:36:14 +0000

At least 64 students of Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, Katsina State, have reportedly been hospitalised after developing complications following the administration of medication for schistosomiasis, a parasitic worm infection. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on October 26, 2026, when several students began experiencing vomiting, dizziness and abdominal pain after [...]

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Victor Osimhen, girlfriend Stefanie welcome second child

Dailyblast — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:32:51 +0000

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhem and his partner, Stefanie Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Liora Audrey. Osimhen’s Turkish club, Galatasaray, announced the birth in a social media post on Thursday, October 29, 2026. “Our Football A Team player Victor Osimhen and Stefanie have welcomed a baby girl into the [...]

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President Tinubu to Travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Pray for Nigeria

Dailyblast — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:00:03 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving spiritual reflection, devotion and prayers. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will provide the President with an opportunity to pray for Nigeria’s [...]

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Pat Utomi condemns distribution of SUVs to APC youth leaders

Dailyblast — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:44:24 +0000

Professor Pat Utomi, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its distribution of luxury sport utility vehicles, SUVs, to selected youth leaders. He questioned the spending amid concerns over soldiers’ welfare and Nigeria’s economic challenges. Utomi said the reported expenditure on expensive vehicles was troubling at [...]

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It’s dangerous to buy Christmas clothes without paying tithes – Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Dailyblast — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:06:06 +0000

The Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has warned Christians against neglecting the payment of tithes, arguing that failure to fulfil the religious obligation could expose believers to problems they might mistakenly attribute to the devil. The cleric gave the warning during a sermon ahead of the Christmas season, urging members of his congregation [...]

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Governor Otti condoles Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala over mother’s death

Dailyblast — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:18 +0000

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commiserated with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the death of her mother, Mrs Kamene Okonjo. Otti described the death as a personal loss to him and the people of Abia State, saying the loss of a mother leaves a void that no honour, [...]

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2027: ‘We’re proud of you’, Uyo Reps flagbearer, Ikakke celebrates artists, others on World Int’l Artist Day

Dailyblast — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:29:01 +0000

…pledges to help them earn maximally from their talents, skills UYO – As the world marks 2026 International Artist Day today, October 25, the 2027 Labour Party standardbearer for Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency, Mr. Ikakke Bassey, has sent a message of solidarity to artists from his constituency, describing them as the heartbeat of [...]

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Nigeria’s Volunteerism Drive Earns Oyedijo UN Ambassadorial Award

Dailyblast — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:48:28 +0000

Nigerian civil society leader and community development expert Oluwasegun Oyedijo has received the United Nations Ambassador of National Volunteerism Policy and System Leadership Award, recognising his work in civil society development, policy advocacy and community engagement. Oyedijo, who holds the traditional title of Aare, received the award at Nigeria’s first National Volunteer Conference, held to [...]

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