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Alaibe: Niger Delta Must Break From Six Decades of Extraction

• Insists region needs strategic governance, integrated infrastructure to unlock economic potential Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt A former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Ndutimi

This Day Live•9/16/2026

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'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home

Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.

BBC News•9/16/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•9/16/2026

‘Black Wednesday in Nollywood’ – Nigerian celebrities react to Olu Jacobs’ death

Many Nigerian celebrities, including actors, singers, influencers and comedians have reacted to the death of veteran actor, Olu Jacobs. DAILY POST reports that Olu Jacobs, a well respected actor in the Nigerian movie industry, died at 84 on Wednesday, September 16 2026 amid his battle with dementia with Lewy bodies, DLB. Reacting to the development, Nigerian celebrities […] ‘Black Wednesday in Nollywood’ – Nigerian celebrities react to Olu Jacobs’ death

Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners

Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion.

Sazerac In Talks to Buy German Schnapps Maker Berentzen

Sazerac Co. is in talks to acquire German schnapps maker Berentzen-Gruppe AG, as the US spirits firm pushes to add brands in Europe.

Mahsa Amini death four years on: Iranians reflect on ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’

Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.

Al Jazeera•9/16/2026

Business Day Nigeria•9/16/2026

Stolen-car trade threatens northern Nigeria’s automobile market as Kano police recover 12 stolen vehicles

The movement of stolen vehicles across state borders is emerging as a growing challenge to security and legitimate automobile businesses read more Stolen-car trade threatens northern Nigeria’s automobile market as Kano police recover 12 stolen vehicles

Pangestu: Indonesia May See Lower Budget Deficit in 2027

Indonesian National Economic Council Vice Chair Mari Pangestu believes the country may see a lower budget deficit next year. She also expects fiscal discipline from new Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara. She speaks with Paul Allen on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)

Ex-officer jailed over 'toxic' WhatsApp culture

Former officer who asked for a suspect's sex video to show "the lads from footy" is jailed for four years.

Intel-SK Hynix Potential Tie Up; JB Hunt Lower on Costs | Stock Movers

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Intel (INTC) is the most actively traded stock in the premarket after Reuters reported that SK Hynix is in talks with the chipmaker about a deal that would see it manufacture memory chips in the US for the first time. SK Hynix says it’s made no decisions in response to a Reuters report that it’s in talks with Intel about a deal to make semiconductors in the US. - JB Hunt (JBHT) shares are lower this morning after the trucking company flagged rising costs and issued a rare earnings warning at a Morgan Stanley conference. - Reliance Worldwide (RWC) shares are moving on news Brookfield agreed to pay $3.38 a share to buy Reliance World. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•9/16/2026