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The Federal Government says it is prioritising the modernisation of Onne, Warri and Calabar ports to ease congestion at Lagos ports, reduce cargo transportation costs and boost economic activities across the country.

Nigeria’s agricultural sector grew by 4.39 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, the Federal Government says, describing it as the sector’s strongest growth trajectory since 2021.

A private jet operated by Triton Aviation has made an emergency landing in Abuja after losing a door shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday.

Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone minor knee surgery after sustaining an injury in training, adding to his recent fitness problems.

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions on Independence Bridge on Lagos Island from Friday night, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, 2026, to allow urgent asphalt repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has honoured the Baale of Okun Igando, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Chief Semiu Waliu Jejelaiye, and Green Fingers Wildlife International for rescuing a leatherback sea turtle and returning it safely to its natural habitat.

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 14.63% in September 2026 from 15.39% in August, marking the third consecutive month of decline, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has died at the age of 41.

United States President Donald Trump has renewed his controversial suggestion that Canada could become the country’s 51st state, citing trade disputes and what he described as unfair treatment of the United States.

The Peter Obi Media Reach has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that the demands of governance may keep him away from the 2027 campaign trail, arguing that he must personally defend his administration’s record before Nigerians seek to renew his mandate.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigeria’s economic reforms offer lessons for African countries seeking sustainable growth, stronger regional trade and improved living standards.

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, charging members to work together to secure victory for the party in the 2027 general election.

Pope Leo XIV has resumed walking and eating normally following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, with the Vatican reporting that his recovery is progressing as expected.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has opposed the bail application filed by Jimi Lawal, a co-defendant in an alleged financial misconduct case involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 by the English Football Association for suggesting that match officials would not allow Manchester United to lose.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has called for reforms to the global financial system to make borrowing cheaper for developing countries and improve their representation in international financial institutions.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and climate experts have called for increased investment in weather observation, forecasting and early-warning systems, warning that climate-related disasters increasingly threaten national security, food production, public health and economic development.

Education leaders and industry professionals have called for universities to produce digitally literate, adaptable, and problem-solving graduates capable of meeting the demands of the modern workplace.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has included FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke in its revised Presidential Campaign Council list ahead of the 2027 general election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has introduced Quick Response (QR) codes to help registered voters in Lagos State locate centres where they can verify their details in the voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections.

American actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the television drama Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34.

Nigeria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have agreed to review the bank’s projects in the country.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count criminal charge against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged mastermind of a fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following the Federal Government’s decision to arraign him afresh before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has received 105 Nigerians rescued during an operation targeting cybercrime syndicates in Ghana.

As part of the campaign, OWORAC unveiled a position paper titled Implementing the Africa Water Vision 2063: An OWORAC Coalition Position on Water Justice, Public Control and Democratic Water Governance.

The Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has called on African governments to reject water privatisation, strengthen public water institutions and increase funding for water and sanitation infrastructure, warning that commercial control of essential services could deepen inequality and make safe water unaffordable for millions of people.

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, and Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso have met World Bank President Ajay Banga to discuss strategies for accelerating economic growth, attracting investment and strengthening government revenue.

Flash floods swept through central Nepal on Sunday, washing away about 45 houses, damaging bridges and hydropower projects, and leaving at least five people missing, according to disaster management officials.

Members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement protested in Kano on Sunday after alleging that police officers blocked access to their planned meeting venue, prompting a dispute over the group’s right to peaceful assembly.

At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 116 remain missing after a boat carrying about 350 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti while travelling to Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Sunday.

The Federal Government has introduced new performance targets for ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to improve service delivery, reduce regulatory bottlenecks and create a more business-friendly environment.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 83-year-old woman previously convicted of drug offences and a South African national in separate operations involving large consignments of illicit drugs.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), seeking an order compelling it to account for $6.23 million in allegedly unaccounted-for election funds and more than ₦1.63 trillion in other public funds flagged in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2023 report.

Nigeria Info 99.3 FM presenter Kofi Bartels has won the Best Radio Presenter (Morning Show), Lagos, award at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says President Bola Tinubu will move Nigeria from economic reforms to prosperity if re-elected for a second term in 2027.

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has pledged inclusive governance and reforms to address insecurity, poverty and other national challenges if elected president in 2027.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 8,787 cases and 4,242 confirmed deaths as of October 7, 2026.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has begun establishing innovation hubs in 45 beneficiary tertiary institutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to strengthen research, promote technological innovation and commercialise locally developed products.

The Peter Obi Media Office has challenged the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to explain what President Bola Tinubu has achieved since winning the 2023 presidential election.

Fitch Ratings has revised Nigeria’s credit outlook from stable to positive while affirming the country’s long-term credit rating at ‘B’, citing ongoing economic reforms, falling inflation and rising foreign exchange reserves.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has urged party members to put disputes over the party’s primaries behind them and focus on winning the forthcoming elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will begin its presidential campaign in Kaduna on October 24, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Public transport operators are to receive priority under the 30-day petrol discount announced by the Federal Government as part of efforts to ease rising transportation costs and pressure on household budgets.

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has warned that the Federal Government's proposed 30-day petrol discount cannot replace lasting solutions to Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis.

The Federal Government has launched a new phase of institutional reforms to make ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) more efficient, predictable and responsive to businesses and investors.

Nigeria’s business activity rose to a record 117.8 points in September 2026, surpassing the previous high of 117.2 points recorded in February, according to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja will on Friday hear an appeal filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), challenging a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment that awarded ₦101 million in damages and costs against the organization and its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare.

American tennis star Coco Gauff has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open, citing fatigue and the need to recover after a long season.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Wednesday, October 7.

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, says the party will not allow itself to be rigged out in the 2027 general elections.

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested or neutralised 80 suspects linked to armed robbery, infrastructure vandalism, recruitment fraud and other crimes across the state in early October 2026.

Former Minister of Power Prof. Bart Nnaji has called on Nigeria to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics a national priority, saying universities must focus more directly on solving the country’s economic and development challenges.

The Adebayo-Bugaje presidential campaign of the Social Democratic Party has suspended all campaign activities for one week in honour of the 25 people killed in Monday’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has heightened surveillance and reviewed its preparedness measures following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Kenya.

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has stepped up health surveillance and sensitisation, including the enforcement of health declaration forms for eligible arriving passengers.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has reassured Nigerians and the international community of its commitment to neutrality, operational readiness and the integrity of the ballot as the country begins the final 100-day countdown to the 2027 general election.

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has warned that humanity could lose control of advanced artificial intelligence if the technology continues to develop without stronger safety measures.

Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died in Nairobi.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says the Independent National Electoral Commission has uploaded its approved party logo in compliance with a High Court judgment, clearing the way for its candidates to proceed with campaign activities.

Zamfara State Gov. Dauda Lawal will join a high-level Federal Government delegation to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a leadership exchange focused on strengthening subnational action on nutrition and learning from Ethiopia’s experience.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that a military aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, after it disappeared from radar on a flight from Benin to Lagos.

Security sources say the Nigerian Army and Department of State Services, working with Amotekun, killed a senior Islamic State West Africa Province leader during an intelligence-led operation in Owo forest, Ondo State.

The Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, says the eight lawmakers who recently announced their defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) had been suspended from the Assembly since February 2024.

Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Big Brother Naija reality show, taking home a prize package worth N160 million.

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday visited the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace, in a visit that drew large crowds of Lagosians to the Marina and Isale Eko areas.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to actively protect their votes and remain at polling units until ballots are counted in the 2027 presidential election.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted drug consignments worth more than N5 billion across Lagos and Rivers ports and arrested an Italy-bound businessman with 4.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in shoes and travel bags.

Zamfara Gov. Dauda Lawal has launched a 95-kilometre road project and five bridges in Tsafe Local Government Area, saying the infrastructure will improve security operations and boost economic activity.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called for the immediate and safe rescue of prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted while travelling to their orientation camp.

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered commercial banks to place a “Post No Debit” restriction on accounts operated by the Osun State Government over an unpaid arbitration award of $13.9 million in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited.

Security agencies have delayed an immediate assault on a suspected kidnappers’ camp in Imo State after intelligence indicated that the location may have been planted with improvised explosive devices.

Youth leaders within the Labour Party have proposed opening consultations with the ruling All Progressives Congress and groups supporting President Bola Tinubu over a possible political alignment ahead of the 2027 general elections

Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms saved Nigeria from economic collapse and prevented the country from “falling into pieces.”

Russia has again warned diplomats and other foreign nationals in Kyiv to leave the Ukrainian capital, citing the risk of what it described as “massive” strikes.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers in a fresh attack in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.

Nollywood faith-based film Agbara Nla: The Return has generated more than N71 million from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official cinema release.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, says his administration’s “rescue mission” is transforming the state through investments in infrastructure, public institutions and service delivery.

Works Minister Sen. Dave Umahi on Thursday inspected the ongoing construction of the new Carter Bridge and sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, including areas damaged by vandalism, as the Federal Government stepped up monitoring of major infrastructure projects in Lagos.

The Bank of Industry is calling for greater mobilisation of long-term capital to finance Nigeria’s industrial growth as it launches a digital platform designed to make access to its financing faster and less dependent on manual processes.

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest in Lagos, bringing to a close days of tributes celebrating a career that spanned theatre, television and film.

An Indian flydubai captain, Smit Machchhar, says he acted quickly to prevent a disaster after an alleged attack by his co-pilot sent their aircraft into a steep descent.

Nigerian education administrator Amos Dangut has assumed office as the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC.

The Oyo State Government says its decision to pull out of a proposed maize export arrangement with Botswana was based on economic analysis and the need to protect local farmers from an unprofitable venture.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Bayelsa State has made significant progress in its 30 years of existence, urging residents to appreciate the gains recorded while working toward greater development.

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has called for greater participation of young Nigerians in decision-making, leadership and governance as the National Youth Conference 2026 opens.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for an “honest national reflection” on Nigeria’s development, saying the country must focus more on production, jobs, security and human development.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria has entered an “age of prosperity,” saying millions of Nigerians are struggling with rising living costs.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Nigerians to remain united and committed to building a stronger country as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed concern over recent flooding in parts of the state, promising further measures to protect lives, property and communities.

Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the leader of the Afenifere faction aligned with the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has called for a “total reset” of Nigeria, saying the country has struggled to translate 66 years of independence into meaningful economic self-reliance and improved living conditions.

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said Nigeria has yet to fulfil the promises of independence for millions of its citizens, citing poverty, insecurity, unemployment and poor access to basic services.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to reduce the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military by 20%, describing the move as part of an effort to make the armed forces more focused on combat readiness.

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has called for greater accountability and zero tolerance for corruption as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has urged Nigerians to remain committed to building a better country as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to protect peace, unity and justice as the country prepares for another electoral season in the coming months.

Former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has called on Nigerians to remain committed to strengthening democracy, institutions and equal opportunities as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has moved beyond the most difficult phase of his economic reforms, declaring that the country is entering an era of prosperity.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to look beyond the difficulties of the past three years and work toward what he described as a new “age of prosperity” as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and remain committed to building a stronger, more prosperous and secure nation as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded an immediate reduction in petrol prices, a nationwide wage award for workers and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage for 2027.

About 30 people have been killed in Nepal after another wave of heavy rain and landslides hit the Himalayan country, weeks after catastrophic flooding killed about 1,400 people and left thousands missing.

A scheduled execution in the United States has failed after a death row inmate in Tennessee remained alive following two lethal injections and was taken to hospital.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget by three months.

The Federal Government has commenced construction of a new National Control Centre for the Nigerian Independent System Operator in Osogbo, Osun State.

The Nigerian Army has commissioned a solar-powered, fully furnished 30-seater computer laboratory with high-speed internet access at Agunbiade Victory High School in Magbon, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his support for the club following the Premier League verdict finding it guilty of 114 financial rule breaches.

The Federal Government says activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary will be low-key, with emphasis on reflecting on the sacrifices of the country’s founding fathers and heroines.

The United States has completed the withdrawal of all its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the United Nations Security Council to provide stronger leadership in enforcing the principles of the UN Charter and impose sanctions against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory as part of security arrangements for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first woman prime minister, following the Sept. 23 parliamentary election.

Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have reaffirmed a Sept. 30 deadline for the Federal Government to address their demands over the rising cost of petrol, a wage award and negotiations for a new national minimum wage.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending about four weeks in Europe, saying he is healthy and ready to resume his official duties.

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents in South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026, and called for thorough investigations.

Veteran actor and filmmaker Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has urged Nigerians to move beyond simply criticising the country’s problems and take greater responsibility for fixing them, saying Nigeria’s reputation depends on the actions of its citizens and leaders.

Professor Kayode Soremekun, an international relations scholar and former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, has questioned Nigeria’s push for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the country must first strengthen its economic and security foundations.

The House of Representatives has extended the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act from September 30 to December 31, 2026.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with security chiefs in the state ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Lagos and increased activities expected during the end-of-year period.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged African Democratic Congress, governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour to explain how he plans to tackle the state’s traffic crisis if elected in 2027.

Anambra State says it will prosecute individuals who deny women and girls the right to inherit property because of their gender.

President Bola Tinubu has ended his working vacation in France and departed Paris for Nigeria, with his aircraft expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos later today.

A Kenyan court has ordered parties to maintain the status quo over land earmarked for Dangote Group’s proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, just a day before the planned groundbreaking ceremony.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun says construction of the over $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone will begin in November.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned four suspects over their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of its officer, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh, in Anambra State.

The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested 32 suspects and recovered 43 vehicles, firearms, ammunition and other exhibits during operations across the state in September 2026.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to establish a constitutional framework for State Police Services.

PETROAN National PRO, Dr. Joseph Obele, has called for the full commercialisation of ports in Rivers State alongside the Federal Government's planned modernisation and upgrade of the facilities.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says collection of newly printed Permanent Voter Cards will begin October 9 as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has begun urgent rehabilitation of five vandalised towers along the Ikot Abasi–Eket 132-kilovolt double-circuit transmission line.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 13, 2026, to hear an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.

A fire broke out at the Nigeria Customs Service Western Marine Command office in Apapa, Lagos, on Monday, destroying property reportedly worth millions of naira.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the full restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, following a temporary disruption.

Nigeria is seeking stronger international partnerships to tackle terrorism, banditry, oil theft, cybercrime and other emerging security threats.

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to address outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, as both teams look to strengthen their position in Group L.

Twenty-seven people have been killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, hours apart, with at least 26 others injured.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for a stronger focus on preventing gender-based violence (GBV), saying the goal should be to reduce the number of people who experience violence rather than only improving responses after cases are reported.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday, ending his second and final five-year term and triggering the process for an early presidential election, according to Reuters.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged traditional rulers to preserve the cultural heritage of their communities while promoting peace, unity and development.

Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to take preventive measures to protect Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, ahead of the 2027 election.

Nigeria’s Beach Soccer National Team, the Sand Eagles, have stepped up preparations for their CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with all 20 invited players now in camp in Kaduna ahead of a two-leg clash with Ghana’s Black Sharks.

Abuja is set to host a new international festival of literature and ideas that will bring writers, policymakers, scientists, artists and cultural leaders together to examine issues including peacebuilding, democracy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property and the future of creative work.

Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in the final in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

Amnesty International Nigeria has urged Nigerian media editors to put human rights at the heart of election coverage, warning against ethnic, religious and tribal incitement as the country approaches another crucial electoral cycle.

A 25-year-old newlywed businessman has been arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for allegedly ingesting 72 wraps of cocaine in an attempt to traffic the drug to Portugal, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said Sunday.

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system.

Nearly 24 years after the International Court of Justice resolved the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary dispute, both countries are expected to complete the physical demarcation of their 2,100-kilometre international border before the end of the year.

Pope Leo XIV has met survivors of clerical sexual abuse in Lourdes, France, during his first official visit to the country.

At least 17 people have been killed and 15 others injured after gunmen opened fire at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to shelters in Bangkok after days of heavy rain triggered widespread flooding, inundating homes and roads across Thailand’s capital.

Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record after 51,000 people watched the crime thriller Black Market at a single screening in Lagos.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged editors across the country to scrutinise the qualifications and past records of politicians seeking public office ahead of the 2027 elections.

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi says there is no Rainbow Coalition in Ebonyi State, insisting that the state remains aligned with the All Progressives Congress and its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Former United States President Barack Obama has said governments around the world could perform better if women were given the opportunity to lead for two years.

Pope Leo XIV has called for respect for migrants and peaceful coexistence, saying people from different backgrounds can live together in dignity and peace.

The Enugu State governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa, has condemned the suspension of the traditional ruler of Ibagwa Opi Ogbozalla Autonomous Community in Nsukka Local Government Area, Igwe Willy Ezeugwu.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has urged the CEOs of federal agencies to take information about the administration’s reforms and achievements to communities across the country.

The federal government has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Oke-Oyi community, Kwara State, expected to provide electricity to about 13,000 residents.

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Colombian pop star Shakira, Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids have begun rehearsals ahead of their much-anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show.

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the ongoing electricity outages, describing the situation as temporary but difficult.

AfriMillions has officially launched in Nigeria, introducing a new digital lottery and online gaming platform built specifically for African players. Headlined by a ₦1 Billion Mega Jackpot,

​​​​​​​A coalition of African journalists has condemned what it describes as Israel’s “intentional and deliberate targeting” of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, urging the international community to impose accountability measures similar to those once used against apartheid South Africa.

Pope Leo has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the victims and the families of about 200 people killed in a tragic massacre in Benue State.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been at the forefront of this undemocratic practice

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With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.

On July 17, 2023, Russia decided to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal. The deal would have allowed Ukraine to continue exporting grains through the Black Sea

Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.

The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. 

The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has found Safiyanu Ameerah (Amira) the lady whose tweet of being abducted went viral Tuesday.

Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires. 

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has chosen Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday swore in the six newly elected area council chairmen and their deputies in compliance with a court order. 

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick and Emeka Ezenwane to six years imprisonment.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured protesting indigenous youths of Abuja that it will inaugurate the chairmen-elect of six area councils on Tuesday, 14 June at 10 am. 

Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday afternoon regretted coming to work as protesting Abuja indigenes invaded the FCTA Secretariat premises and ground all activities. 

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is calling on the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a smooth process of registering Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election.

A presidential aspirant and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has donated N75 million to support victims of the Owo church massacre.

Nigerians are reacting to the statement by the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed saying he deserves to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Screening Committee has screened out 10 of the 23 aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket.

A group known as "Jonathan Support Group" on Fridaya besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the concensus candidate of the party.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a shift in the date of the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service which was earlier fixed for Monday, 23 May.

The FCT Minister, Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei-Dei International Market, Abuja following Wednesday’s destruction of the market by thugs.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of the Federal Cabinet as well as all appointees vying for elective offices in 2023, to resign from office.

A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash. 

7:15 am on Thursday, a lady identified as Toyosi put out a disturbing tweet that she was being kidnapped and raped. She also added an address of her location and a number to call.

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to hand over tickets and passengers’ identification to Secure ID, the company in charge of the e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.

As the political plot thickens ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, there are strong indications that many state governors whose tenure expires next year may aspire to be in the Senate. 

Last week, I started this piece talking about the three individuals who I think are best placed, to be the closest thing to what Nigeria needs as president, come 2023. 

The former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde wants the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to grant him soft landing over an alleged N5bn fraud.