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BREAKING: FG DECLARES OCTOBER 1 PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR NIGERIA'S 66TH INDEPENDENCE

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date: Wednesday, 30th Sep., 2026 | 18th Rabī'ul Akhīr, 1448 AH.

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary.

Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960.

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FG IN TALKS FOR $1.5BN WORLD BANK FINANCING AS NIGERIA’S DEBT HITS ₦166.79TN

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date: Monday, 28th Sep., 2026 | 16th Rabī’ul Akhīr, 1448 AH.

THE Federal Government is in discussions with the World Bank over three proposed financing facilities worth a combined $1.5 billion, as Nigeria's public debt rose to ₦166.79 trillion at the end of June 2026.

The proposed World Bank financing, contained in project documents, comprises three separate facilities of $500 million each targeting climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development.

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https://penblogmedia.blogspot.com/2026/09/fg-in-talks-for-15bn-world-bank.html

FORMER SUPER EAGLES CAPTAIN WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG EMBRACES ISLAM IN QATAR

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date Published: Thursday, 24th September, 2026 | 12th Rabī'ul Akhīr.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has embraced Islam after reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar, according to reports from Qatari and international media.

The 33-year-old Nigerian defender, who currently plays for Qatar Stars League club Al-Ahli, was filmed reciting the two testimonies of faith in Arabic before declaring his acceptance of Islam.

In the footage, Troost-Ekong is seen being guided through the declaration of faith before announcing his entry into Islam. Al Jazeera reported that he also expressed a desire to read and learn more about the religion.

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https://penblogmedia.blogspot.com/2026/09/former-super-eagles-captain-william.html

FG TO PROVIDE STUDENTS 100MB DAILY EDUCATIONAL DATA FROM OCTOBER

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date: Thursday, 10th September, 2026 | 28th Rabī’ul Awwal, 1448 AH.

The Federal Government has announced plans to provide eligible Nigerian students with 100 megabytes (MB) of free, zero-rated data daily from October 1, 2026, as part of efforts to expand access to digital learning.

Under the scheme, the daily data allocation is intended specifically for access to approved educational websites and digital learning platforms, rather than unrestricted internet use.

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https://penblogmedia.blogspot.com/2026/09/fg-to-provide-students-100mb-daily.html

24 DIE IN ONDO AS AUTHORITIES PROBE SUSPECTED POISONING

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date: Wednesday, 9th September, 2026 | 27th Rabī’ul Awwal, 1448 AH.

At least 24 people have died in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State following a suspected poisoning incident, while several others are receiving treatment in hospitals as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

For now, authorities have confirmed the 24 deaths, but the precise cause remains under investigation.

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https://penblogmedia.blogspot.com/2026/09/24-die-in-ondo-as-authorities-probe.html

UBER ENDS NIGERIA OPERATIONS AFTER 12 YEARS

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date: Wednesday, 2nd September, 2026 | 20th Rabī’ul Awwal, 1448 AH.

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced the end of its operations in Nigeria, bringing its 12-year presence in the country to a close.

The company said its Nigerian operations would be wound down effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a review of its business operations and investment priorities.

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https://penblogmedia.blogspot.com/2026/09/uber-ends-nigeria-operations-after-12.html

OPAY DEBUNKS VIRAL SEPTEMBER 1 SHUTDOWN NOTICE

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date Published: Monday, 31st August, 2026 | 18th Rabī’ul Awwal, 1448 AH.

OPay Digital Services has dismissed as false a viral notice claiming that the fintech company will suspend its operations and begin an indefinite break from September 1, 2026.

As of the latest statement from OPay, the company has rejected the shutdown claim and says it is continuing its operations.

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https://penblogmedia.blogspot.com/2026/08/opay-debunks-viral-september-1-shutdown.html

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FROM MECHANIC TO YORUBA CINEMA ICON: THE STORY OF TAIWO HASSAN ‘OGOGO’

By: Pen Blog Media.
Published: Thursday, 27th August, 2026 | 14th Rabī’ul Awwal, 1448 AH.

Taiwo Hassan was born in Ilaro, Ogun State, on October 31, 1959. Before becoming a full-time actor, he trained and worked as an automobile mechanic and was employed by the Lagos State Water Corporation.

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OGOGO: NOLLYWOOD MOURNS AS TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR YORUBA CINEMA ICON

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date: Monday, 24th August, 2026 | 11th Rabī’ul Awwal, 1448 AH.

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, at the age of 66.

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https://penblogmedia.blogspot.com/2026/08/ogogo-nollywood-mourns-as-tributes-pour.html