Homepage News from Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

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.