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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.

Six opposition political parties have begun consultations with five presidential candidates to strengthen cooperation and develop a common strategy ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.

The Federal Government has approved plans to build new eastern and western electricity grids to address Nigeria’s repeated power grid collapses.

The Lagos State Government began a 35-day rehabilitation of damaged sections of the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway on Thursday, October 15, warning motorists to prepare for traffic disruptions during the work.

The management of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex has vowed to end the production and sale of counterfeit goods within its premises following a raid by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

Eko Power Limited has reaffirmed its status as a licensed electricity distributor in southern Lagos, saying its operations are governed by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC).

The Lagos State Government has scheduled the controlled demolition of the fire-damaged 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House on Lagos Island for Thursday, October 15, to prevent further danger to lives and property.

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 Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has adopted an unusual approach to keeping Lagos clean, combining arrests of illegal street traders with large-scale cleaning operations across parts of the state.

Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled plans to reform transportation, housing, security and other sectors if elected governor in 2027.

Nigerians do not need to take any action to verify mobile phones already connected to local networks under the Nigerian Communications Commission’s new device compliance policy.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a counterfeiting operation producing fake premium alcoholic drinks at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos.

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.

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.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has extended its initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks to give more investors across Africa the opportunity to buy shares in the company.

E-hailing drivers in Lagos have begun an indefinite strike over unresolved concerns about fares, platform commissions, deductions and working conditions.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles could play their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Tanzania at the renovated Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.

Commuters across Nigeria are still waiting for lower transport fares despite more than $2.5 billion in private-sector investment attracted by the Federal Government’s compressed natural gas initiative.

Minister of Works David Umahi has defended the Federal Government’s decision to change the route of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Ondo State, citing difficult terrain and rising construction costs.

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.

Blessed Uchechi Ugochukwu, better known as Uche Nwayiocha, has won the 2026 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) for Best Female Newscaster.

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.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) responded to 1,409 road crashes and rescued 670 victims across the state between January and September 2026, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to get a new president, accusing Volodymyr Zelenskyy of failing to reach a peace agreement with Russia.

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.

Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small growth in his lung, after doctors discovered it during a recent medical examination.

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 Nigerian Air Force’s latest aircraft crash in Ondo State has added another deadly incident to a long history of military aviation accidents in Nigeria.

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.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of copying his petrol subsidy proposal but reducing it to a 30-day discount.

The Senate has ruled out reviewing the Electoral Act 2026 before the 2027 general elections, saying any changes to the law must wait until after the polls.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reconsidering its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, with President Patrice Motsepe saying the tournament could return to a two-year cycle.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has challenged Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, insisting that he should honour his earlier pledge to quit if his administration left financial liabilities in Anambra State.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against the sale and use of banned pesticides, saying illegal products and improper chemical use pose risks to public health, food safety and the environment.

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.

Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State say they paid millions of naira in ransom to secure their children’s release, despite claims by security agencies that an operation freed the victims.

The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary health care centres across Nigeria to provide basic eye care services and help prevent avoidable blindness.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) begins distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) nationwide on Friday to Nigerians who registered during its first phase of voter registration between August and December 2025.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of trying to bring back petrol subsidy through the “backdoor” after the Federal Government announced a 30-day fuel discount.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will decide within days whether Senegal or Morocco should be recognised as the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations after hearing Senegal’s appeal on Thursday.

The Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to reduce petrol prices and begin negotiations for a new national minimum wage.

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.

Funsho Doherty, the Nigerian Democratic Congress candidate for Lagos governor in the 2027 election, has unveiled Tolani Animashaun as his running mate, saying her gender was not the reason for the choice.

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.

Countries neighbouring Russia are tightening health and border controls following concerns over a possible plague case in Siberia.

FIFA says the Nigeria Football Federation sent its complaint against the Democratic Republic of Congo to the wrong email address, giving the world football body another reason to dismiss the case.

Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State have been rescued after six days in captivity.

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.

Lionel Messi signed off from international football in style on Tuesday, scoring once and providing two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in front of more than 85,000 emotional fans at the Monumental Stadium.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disregard the acquittal of former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke by a United Kingdom court.

The Federal Government panel investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has requested an additional two weeks to complete its work.

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.

University unions in Lagos State have blamed their ongoing indefinite strike on the non-implementation of a 2025 agreement reached between university unions and the Federal Government.

The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 people who died after an ATR 42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has officially ended his 2026 season after deciding to undergo treatment for a persistent knee injury.

Chief Ralph Obioha, a founding member of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, has died at the age of 80.

The Ministry of Power of the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have established joint committees to drive efforts to achieve 24-hour electricity supply in Lagos.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has acquired 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System machines to strengthen preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after spending six days in Lagos following his return to Nigeria from a working vacation in Europe.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board plans to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination center in Ottawa, Canada, from 2027.

President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for Nigerian Air Force personnel who died in a military aircraft crash in Ondo State, as the Senate mourned the victims.

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 All Progressives Congress has hit back at African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that President Bola Tinubu’s policies made it difficult for him to afford medication for his late mother.

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.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has praised Nigeria’s global cultural influence, saying Nigerians have made major contributions to the success and character of New York City.

The proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police is facing delays across Nigeria, with only four of the 36 state Houses of Assembly having approved the bill.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has announced plans for intensified 24-hour traffic operations as the state prepares for increased movement during the Ember Months and festive season.

Governors of Nigeria’s six North-East states have announced plans to establish a regional airline to improve the movement of people and goods across the region.

The West African Examinations Council has appointed Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office, replacing Amos Josiah Dangut.

The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to adequately protect Nigerians following the abduction of 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State.

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.

Teaching and non-teaching staff at four Lagos State-owned universities have begun an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears and the non-implementation of agreements reached with the state government.

African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies contributed to the death of his mother, saying rising medicine costs made it difficult to afford her treatment.

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced the 4th of November, 2026, as the start date for the 2026 Batch C Stream II Orientation Course.

The Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations, COMTUA, has accused the Lagos State Trucks and Cargo Operations Committee, LASTCOC, of returning to illegal checkpoints and collecting money from truckers along Lagos port roads.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has opened its online portal for Nigerians interested in working as ad hoc staff during the 2027 general elections.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, to Imo State to coordinate efforts to rescue people abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road.

Families of prospective National Youth Service Corps members have been thrown into panic after kidnappers reportedly demanded ₦950 million for 19 graduates abducted in Imo State.

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.

The Independent National Electoral Commission says 9,324,349 young Nigerians registered as new voters during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.

One person was killed and three others were seriously injured in a crash along the Lagos Coastal Road toward Eko Hotel in the early hours of Thursday.

Public service workers under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have declared a three-day warning strike from 2nd to 4th October over worsening economic hardship and demands for better wages.

American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, over allegations that he assaulted and choked a woman during a domestic dispute.

Gunmen have attacked two buses along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Imo State, abducting several passengers, including prospective National Youth Service Corps members.

Lagos State African Democratic Congress governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has promised to deliver 100,000 housing units within his first four years if elected governor of Lagos State in 2027.

Nigeria needs to rebuild its football development system from schools and communities if the country wants to produce enough players for its national teams, sports administrator Coach Ebere Amaraizu has said.

The Nigerian Premier Football League is becoming more visible to fans and national team selectors, helping more homegrown players get noticed, a Sporting Lagos official has said.

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.

The President of the Nigeria School Sports Federation, Olabisi Joseph, has called for increased investment in school sports, saying better facilities and support could help keep children away from drug abuse and other social vices.

A lecturer at the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Dr. Sunday Odior, has blamed leadership disputes in Nigeria’s sports federations for undermining athlete development and threatening the country’s participation in major international competitions.

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.

OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after internal testing showed that it did not meet the company’s safety standards.

Torrential rainfall has caused flooding in several communities across Osun State, destroying property and damaging a bridge linking Ijaregbe to Ilesa.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya and Nora Awolowo after their film, Black Market, helped set a Guinness World Record in Lagos.

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as President Ibrahim Traoré’s government seeks to process more of the country’s mineral wealth locally.

The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools from 2026 to 2028.

A police sergeant, Johnson Okediji, has died after he was knocked down and dragged underneath a vehicle during a stop-and-search operation in Egbeda, Lagos.

The Sokoto State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Usman, also known as Dan Iyali, to death for his involvement in the kidnapping and killing of three people in Sokoto State in September 2023.

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has called for investigations into the deaths of three more Nigerians in separate incidents in South Africa between 18th and 21st September amid growing concerns over xenophobic violence.

The African Action Congress has sued President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly over the President’s prolonged absence from Nigeria and alleged failure to transfer presidential powers to Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has promised to restore petroleum subsidy if elected in the 2027 general elections, saying his administration would first tackle corruption.