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Families say they paid between ₦3 million and ₦6 million to secure their children’s release, while Imo police insist sustained security operations forced the kidnappers to abandon their victims.** The freedom of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) abducted in Imo State has sparked controversy, with distraught parents alleging that they […]

First, let me acknowledge that the nation is currently in mourning. I wish to use this opportunity to commiserate with the Nigerian Air Force and the families of the citizens whom we lost in the unfortunate plane crash in Igbokoda, Ogun State. May their souls find rest in the afterlife. Following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration […]

This week, families of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have been thrown into panic after gunmen reportedly attacked two buses travelling from Ibadan to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom. Several corps members were abducted, with reports that the kidnappers demanded N50 million ransom for each victim. It is not an isolated […]

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has launched a blistering attack on the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount, describing the measure as a panic-driven publicity stunt and a desperate political response to Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship. Atiku’s reaction followed the Federal Government’s announcement of a temporary discount on […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has drawn a 14-day battle line with the Federal Government, demanding an immediate cut in petrol prices and the reopening of negotiations on the national minimum wage—or face further action from organised labour. The ultimatum begins Friday, October 9, 2026, throwing the government a fresh economic and industrial relations challenge […]

For Nigerians crushed under the weight of petrol prices, food inflation and punishing transport fares, the Federal Government has arrived with what sounds like good news. Thirty days of cheaper petrol. Thirty days of breathing space. Thirty days in which Nigerians may finally feel a little less squeezed. But there is one question hanging over […]

Relief could be on the way for Nigeria’s public transport operators as the Federal Government announces a **30-day petrol price discount** aimed at easing the mounting pressure of high fuel costs. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele**, announced the measure on Thursday, October 8, during a briefing on petrol […]

Main Headlines 1. Orbih refused Amaechi Nyesom Wike reveals how Dan Orbih refused Rotimi Amaechi’s offer for him to abandon his governorship bid. Link: https://aso.rocks/2026/10/08/how-orbih-refused-amaechis-offer-to-abandon-my-gov-bid-wike/ 2. Eagles FIFA Ranking The Super Eagles have stumbled in the latest FIFA ranking, dropping behind Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire. Link: https://aso.rocks/2026/10/08/official-super-eagles-stumble-in-latest-fifa-ranking-drop-behind-algeria-cote-divoire/ 3. Obidient Rhodes-Vivour Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour says the Obidient […]Read More

Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has explained Victor Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s 3-3 draw with Russia. The Franco-Malian tactician also addressed the Nigerian striker’s relationship with Galatasaray and defended his previous comments about a possible transfer. The Super Eagles produced a dramatic comeback at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday, October 6, recovering […]

Valery Karpin was left fuming after Nigeria Super Eagles’ remarkable late comeback denied Russia victory at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday. Interestingly, that six-goal thriller also ended a five-year wait for the hosts to concede three goals in a single international match. The Super Eagles recovered from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 […]

Former Scotland and Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has revealed the qualities that make Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez stand out from others. Fernandez has enjoyed a stunning rise in his career and has taken his game to another level since joining Rangers from Peterborough United in the summer of 2025. The Super Eagles defender immediately […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking after a tough few weeks for Eric Chelle’s men. The three-time African champions lost four places after a difficult international window that began with an encouraging victory over Madagascar but quickly unravelled with a heavy defeat in Guinea-Bissau. The October ranking, […]