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October 12, 2026 NNairametrics

Dangote Refinery moves IPO closing date to October 27

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has extended the subscription deadline for its initial public offering (IPO) to October 27, 2026, following regulatory approval. According to Nairametrics, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the two-week…

October 12, 2026 PPunch

Eight arrested in Ghana for allegedly assaulting 21-year-old during Yahoo initiation

Police in Ghana have arrested eight suspects for allegedly assaulting a 21-year-old man during his initiation into an internet fraud operation. According to PUNCH, the Bono Regional Police Command disclosed that the incident occurred…

October 12, 2026 EESPN

Lille consider legal action after Tiago Santos suffers season-ending ACL injury

Lille are considering legal action after defender Tiago Santos suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Saturday’s Ligue 1 victory over Le Havre. According to ESPN, the French club confirmed on Monday…

October 12, 2026 SMSports Mole

Simeone warns Man United are ‘very aggressive’ ahead of Atletico Madrid clash

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has warned that Manchester United will pose a difficult challenge ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League encounter at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. According to Sports Mole, Simeone dismissed suggestions…

October 12, 2026 DPDaily Post

Atiku raises alarm over coastal highway rerouting, possible $20bn loan

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the Federal Government’s decision to reroute sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway amid reports of a proposed $20 billion loan. According to Daily Post, Atiku raised the…

October 12, 2026 PPunch

EFCC prosecutes Nigerian-American over alleged $680,000 car import scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Nigerian-American, Oluwatobi Adegoke, over an alleged $680,000 vehicle import fraud. According to PUNCH, Adegoke appeared before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Lagos State Special…

October 12, 2026 DSDaily Star

Former Brighton star Doug Loft dies at 39

Former Brighton and Port Vale midfielder Doug Loft has died aged 39 following a medical emergency over the weekend. According to the Daily Star, the former footballer’s death was confirmed on Monday, October 12,…

October 12, 2026 TCThe Cable

Why Tinubu has my vote in 2027 — Yinka Quadri

Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has explained his support for President Bola Tinubu, citing the president’s longstanding assistance to entertainers and government initiatives. According to TheCable Lifestyle, Quadri disclosed this during an interview with…

October 12, 2026 DMDaily Mail

Germany uncovers hundreds of child marriages involving girls as young as 11

Authorities in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg state have recorded 358 child marriages since April 2012, including cases involving girls as young as 11. According to the Daily Mail, the figures emerged following a parliamentary inquiry submitted…

October 12, 2026 NNairametrics

TikTok distances itself from access restrictions across northern states

Social media platform TikTok has denied imposing restrictions on users in parts of Northern Nigeria following weeks of reported access difficulties. According to Nairametrics, the company disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October…