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    <description>Independent Nigerian Journalism, Culture, and Perspectives</description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wednesday, November 4,Declared Public Holiday: Government Gives Reasons ]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Nation, South Africa, declared a public holiday to allow eligible voters to participate in the Local Government Elections

The work-free day gives South Africans the chance to directly influence the direction of their local communities through the ballot

Electoral authorities are urging...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nigerians Soldier Disguises As Ransom Courier,Delivers N200,000 Suspected Kidnapper ]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:37:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Nigerian soldier, operating undercover and disguised as a ransom courier, has outsmarted a suspected kidnapper by delivering the ₦200,000 allegedly demanded from a female victim before arresting him in a coordinated sting operation .

The suspect, identified as Mukaila Iliyasu, was arrested while ...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Church Pastor Found Dead in Guess Room After Night Out With Married Worshiper]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rev. Michael Kofi Appiah, a pastor with Light of Faith Ministry in Takoradi, has reportedly died in a guest house after spending the night with a married female congregant identified as Mrs. Linda Mensah.

According to Citi Newsroom, the incident occurred in New Takoradi after the pair reportedly ch...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NLC, FG Agree on Payment of Allowance Arrears]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have agreed on the payment of outstanding peculiar allowance arrears to workers, with disbursement scheduled to begin in November.

Under the agreement reached on Tuesday, the arrears, effective from May 1, 2026, will be paid in three equa...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NURSING MOTHER SEEK DIVORCE, DEMAND N10,000 MONTHLY BREASTFEEDING ALLOWANCE FROM HUSBAND.]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[A failed marriage should not mean the end of parental responsibility. Children deserve care, attention and financial support from both parents, regardless of whether their mother and father are still together. Couples may decide to go their separate ways, but the responsibility of raising the childr...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[23 - YEAR OLD LADY ALLEGEDLY MURDERED BY HER EX-BOYFRIEND OVER BREAKUP IN ANAMBRA STATE.]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mmesoma's tragic story reminds us that nobody owns another person's life. A relationship is a choice, not a prison sentence. Nobody should have to remain with someone out of fear of being harmed for leaving. Rejection is not a crime, and ending a relationship should never become a reason for violenc...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NCC Raises Alarm as AI-Powered Cyber attacks Threaten Nigeria's Banks and Telecom Networks]]></title>
      <link>https://naijablog.com.ng/article/ncc-raises-alarm-as-ai-powered-cyber-attacks-threaten-nigerias-banks-and-telecom-networks-182</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission has warned that artificial intelligence is making cyberattacks more sophisticated, threatening telecommunications networks, banking systems and personal information. Speaking at a cybersecurity conference in Abuja, NCC Executive Vice-Chairman Dr Aminu Maida hig...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[180 Nigerians Return Home from Libya as FG Provides Emergency Support ]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category><![CDATA[Diaspora]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has received 180 Nigerians returning from Sebha, Libya, under an assisted voluntary return programme coordinated by the International Organization for Migration. The group included 143 adults, 26 children and 11 infants. NEMA and other agencies provided food, medical screening...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ebonyi State Man From Uburu Arrested for Allegedly Ra.ping and Kpaiing a Young Girl, Dumping Her Body in Bush in Imo State]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[A man from Uburu, Ebonyi State, has reportedly been arrested in Ikpeze, Okigwe, Imo State, over the alleged grape and kpaiing of a young girl from the Onuoha family.

According to reports, the suspect allegedly assaulted and graped the girl before kpaiing her and dumping her body in a bush.

The arr...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Delta Police Arrest Two Suspects over Alleged Trafficking of 16-Year-Old Girl to Mali]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old girl from Delta State was allegedly lured to Lagos with a promise of a ₦200,000 monthly job before being trafficked to Mali and forced into prostitution. The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects, who allegedly received a combined ₦150,000 in connection with the incident...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Minna Detention Deaths: Panel Recommends ₦1.4 Billion Compensation for Victims]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Federal Government investigative panel has recommended ₦1.4 billion in compensation for victims and survivors following the deaths of detainees in NSCDC custody in Minna, Niger State. The committee attributed the deaths to overcrowding, poor ventilation, extreme heat and other unsafe detention con...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[INEC Acquires 57,000 New BVAS Devices Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections, Strengthens Security Measures.]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[INEC has procured 57,000 additional BVAS devices as part of its preparations for Nigeria's 2027 general elections. Announced by Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan in Gombe on October 27, 2026, the move aims to strengthen voter verification and improve election technology. The commission is also inten...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blessing CEO Opens Up About Prison Ordeal, Loss of Her Son and a New Spiritual Journey]]></title>
      <link>https://naijablog.com.ng/article/blessing-ceo-opens-up-about-prison-ordeal-loss-of-her-son-and-a-new-spiritual-journey-176</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nigerian relationship therapist Blessing CEO has opened up about her reported five-month ordeal in custody, revealing how the experience challenged her faith and affected her emotionally. In an interview with Prophetess Belemzy, she also reflected on the death of her son and the sacrifices her famil...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Burna Boy Makes History as First Nigerian Artiste to Present an Award at the Ballon d’Or Ceremony]]></title>
      <link>https://naijablog.com.ng/article/burna-boy-makes-history-as-first-nigerian-artiste-to-present-an-award-at-the-ballon-dor-ceremony-175</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[Nigerian singer Burna Boy has made history as the first Nigerian artiste to present an award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. He presented the 2026 Sócrates Award to Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka in London on October 26. The award recognises humanitarian contributions by footballers, while Burna Boy used ...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dangote Refinery Adopts Artificial Intelligence Technology to Improve Operations and Boost Efficiency]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, is adopting Honeywell Technologies' Forge Plant Cognition artificial intelligence platform to improve production efficiency, identify potential equipment problems and strengthen operational reliability. Announced on October 26, 2026, the initiative combine...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nigeria Targets Single-Digit Inflation by 2027 as Cost-of-Living Concerns Persist  ABUJA, Nigeria —]]></title>
      <link>https://naijablog.com.ng/article/nigeria-targets-single-digit-inflation-by-2027-as-cost-of-living-concerns-persist-abuja-nigeria--173</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[Nigeria's Federal Government has set a target of reducing inflation to single digits before the end of 2027 in a move aimed at easing borrowing costs and supporting economic growth. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele announced the target as the country continues to address the rising cost of living. Alt...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ofala Festival: How the Onitsha People Keep Igbo Cultural Heritage Alive  ]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category><![CDATA[Tribe]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[The historic Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, continues to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Onitsha people. The celebration features royal ceremonies, traditional music, colourful attire and performances that reflect the community's history and customs. With a history spanning mor...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Peller Breaks Silence on Calls to Divorce Jarvis Amid Relationships ]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nigerian TikTok star Peller has dismissed calls for him to divorce his wife, Jarvis, following their recent public disagreement. Speaking during a livestream, the content creator maintained that he had no intention of ending his marriage and urged critics to allow the couple to resolve their differe...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tinubu's 2027 Re-election Bid Puts Nigeria's Economic Progress Under Scrutiny]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna State, placing Nigeria's economic reforms and future direction at the centre of political discussions. With concerns about living costs and insecurity remaining important to many Nigerians, the coming campaign is expect...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Flamingos Stun Defending Champions North Korea to Reach World Cup Round of 16.]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating defending champions North Korea. The victory followed a strong response to their earlier defeat against Poland and a 2–0 win over Puerto Rico, highlighting th...]]></description>
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