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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads across the state, as the dry season provides better conditions for road works.

The Oyo State Government says no confirmed case of Ebola has been recorded in the state, assuring residents that surveillance and emergency response measures are in place to prevent a possible outbreak.

Nigeria’s Senate has rejected a proposal for lawmakers to inspect major entry points following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja, instead urging the federal government to immediately release emergency funds to contain the outbreak.

The Nigerian Navy and maritime stakeholders in Apapa, Lagos, have called for stronger collaboration among security agencies, businesses and host communities to tackle crime and criminal activities during the festive season and ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a health advisory to its citizens in the country following the reported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a type of Ebola, in Abuja.

The House of Representatives has called for the immediate release of outstanding funds approved for health agencies to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Ebola following the confirmation of a case in Abuja.

Nigeria has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), prompting public health authorities to begin contact tracing and place healthcare facilities nationwide on high alert.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five men in Imo State over the alleged kidnapping of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and four other people in two separate cases.

More than 40 civilians have been killed in attacks on camps in Mali’s northeastern Menaka region, with some local sources putting the death toll above 50, Agence France-Presse reported Monday.

Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance has dismissed reports describing a $12.4 billion discrepancy in the country’s external accounts as missing money, saying the figure represents a statistical adjustment rather than evidence of stolen or withheld oil revenue.

President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the January 16, 2027, election.

Nigeria Democratic Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar have commemorated the sixth anniversary of the October 20, 2020, Lekki Toll Gate shootings, by renewing calls for justice and accountability.

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal and Lagos State governments to apologise for the October 20, 2020, Lekki Toll Gate shooting and compensate victims of the #EndSARS protests.

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for an independent investigation into the Oct. 15 gas pipeline explosion in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, demanding accountability, compensation for victims and the removal of pipelines found unsafe for continued operation.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on traditional rulers in the South-East to support efforts to ensure peaceful, credible and transparent general elections in 2027, while warning its staff against partisan activities.

The Nigerian Army has opened its 2026 Small Arms Championship (NASAC) in Ajilete, Owode, Ogun State, with more than 500 officers and soldiers participating in an exercise aimed at improving marksmanship, weapon-handling skills and combat readiness.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by 2027 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore seeking to compel Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Tosin Ajayi to testify personally in his alleged cyberbullying trial involving President Bola Tinubu.

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has dismissed a ₦120 million fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Gov. Nasir El-Rufai against the Department of State Services (DSS) and three other respondents.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set a target of securing five million votes in the state as party leaders intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm after protests over rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services escalated into rioting and looting across the country.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that four military personnel were killed, and dozens seriously injured in an explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.

The Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation has hailed the second Sunday Dare Open National Mixed Martial Arts Championship in Bayelsa State, which attracted more than 116 athletes from 12 states and five clubs.

The Federal Ministry of Finance has defended Nigeria’s debt position, saying federal revenue is growing faster than interest payments and arguing that claims that interest costs reached 124% of revenue in the first half of 2026 are misleading.

At least 13 people have died after a speeding truck ploughed into a crowd of Hindu devotees at a festival in Gwalior, in India’s Madhya Pradesh state, officials said Sunday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cautioned Nigerians against transporting parcels or luggage for others without verifying their contents after its operatives discovered suspected illicit drugs concealed in a keg of palm oil intended for shipment to Saudi Arabia.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over ₦126.46 billion in public funds flagged for alleged irregular payments, questionable procurement and possible diversion.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says computer-based testing is helping to curb examination malpractice, as more than 56,000 candidates sit the 2026 Second Series West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates across Nigeria.

Veteran Nigerian journalist and diplomat, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, has died at the age of 86.

The Lagos State Chairman of Accord, Oladele Oladeji, has asked the party’s national leadership to clarify the appointment of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in Osun.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure more than 70 per cent of the votes in Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election.

Nigerians could begin to feel greater relief from economic hardship as ongoing reforms deliver improvements in inflation, foreign reserves, economic growth and investment, according to the Presidency.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have failed to qualify for the 2027 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw with Côte d’Ivoire in their final Group B match in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned residents and developers against building on wetlands and drainage channels, saying their destruction increases the risk of flooding and coastal erosion.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked President Bola Tinubu to explain a $12.4 billion gap in Nigeria’s external accounts identified in the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update.

The Federal Government says it has destroyed more than 19,000 illicit weapons since 2022 as part of efforts to weaken terrorists, bandits and other criminal networks operating across the country.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, the fugitive son of former Pension Reform Task Team Chairman, Abdulrasheed Maina, and handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The Federal Government has ruled out restoring fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates, reaffirming its commitment to economic reforms despite concerns from international investors and development partners.

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.

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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.

It’s that season when politicians battle for positions. And the fight for Nigeria’s highest office will be an interesting watch. In this piece, our Head of News, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at some of the candidates he believes are the country’s best options.

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.

The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

United' Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined civil society groups in reminding the federal government of Nigeria not to forget its promise of creating enabling environment for persons living with disability. 

Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.

The lawmaker representing Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme at the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike is giving reasons why he left the ruling Peoples Democratic PARTY (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a Prophetess, Edina Loverly-Worleru and Onyema Bright-Worlu to life imprisonment. 

Commandant General of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major-General Ibrahim Yusuf says efforts are in place to ensure the release of the abducted soldier during the attack on NDA last month. 

British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Ben Lewellyn-Jones, says Lagos loses about 3.9 billion dollars - that’s almost 2 trillion naira - every year in the economy as a result of flooding. 

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army Senator Ali Ndume, has charged the security agencies to be ruthless with bandits terrorizing the country. 

Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked reports that he likened IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators with Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus is shocked at the decision of a court in Port Harcourt which affirmed his suspension in his ward.

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get ready to play Liberia this weekend, 2013 FIFA U17 world cup winning team coach, Manu Garba has been speaking about one of his protégés who is on the fringes of breaking into the team.

Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers may have started their 2021 Afrobasket campaign on a winning note but former captain, Olumide Oyedeji believes it will be difficult for the country to win the ongoing competition in Kigali, Rwanda.

President Muhammadu Buhari is defiant despite the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy insisting it will not “throw a dampener into the morale of our Armed Forces as it is intended to.”

Oil is Nigeria’s moneymaker, it has remained a major contributor to the financial strength the country attained through decades of boom and it has also led to failed earnings during difficult times. It’s believed that the management process of administration of petroleum products had given way to many tunnels of corruption and exploration since its inception.

Why do we have more clean up regulations but less clean up action