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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132-kilovolt transmission line after completing the reconstruction of three transmission towers that collapsed following heavy rainfall and strong winds earlier in October.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says about 30 State Houses of Assembly have endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria, expressing optimism that the country could soon adopt a decentralised policing system to strengthen its response to insecurity.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is reviewing its Preliminary Register of Voters following concerns over suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs in the document, ahead of the final certification of the register on December 15, 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten long-time rival Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or of All Time (B.O.A.T.) recognition, following an online vote celebrating the greatest Ballon d'Or-winning seasons in football history.

The Nigerian Air Force says it will continue paying the salaries of personnel who died in the October 5, 2026, crash involving its ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda in Ondo State, until their death benefits are fully paid to their next of kin.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2027 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly before the end of this year, as the Federal Government continues preparations for the next fiscal year.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and other religious rites.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will publish an updated list of candidates for the 2027 general elections following a review prompted by complaints about errors and double nominations.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 Nigerian returnees from Sebha, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

Premier League champions Arsenal have been knocked out of the EFL Cup after suffering a shock penalty shootout defeat to League Two side Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday night.

France’s Senate has approved a bill that could make protesters financially liable for damage caused during street demonstrations, drawing criticism from civil liberties groups who warn that the measure could restrict the right to protest.

The first dose has been administered in a clinical trial testing experimental vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Exit polls from Israel’s general election suggest a political deadlock, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing bloc nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance projected to secure a majority in the 120-seat parliament.

The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers for six months, beginning in November 2026, to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve external loans worth 20.5 billion dollars and 1.05 billion euros under the 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan.

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has procured 57,000 additional Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices ahead of the 2027 general elections.

At least 64 students at Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, in Katsina State, have been hospitalised after developing adverse reactions following the administration of drugs during a Bilharzia prevention and treatment exercise.

Manchester United have reportedly decided to retain Michael Carrick as manager despite mounting pressure over the club's poor run of results.

The Federal Government’s investigative committee probing the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has found that the victims died from asphyxiation and recommended ₦1.4 billion in compensation for affected families and survivors.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, naming Ibrahim Abdulkarim, an ally of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as Director-General.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will campaign in all 36 states ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Nigeria has won the 16th African Scrabble Championship in Monrovia, Liberia, after Abdulmumin Jimoh claimed the individual title and led an all-Nigerian podium.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho, Ambassador Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has arrived in Johannesburg, where he was received by officials of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission and members of the Nigerian community.

The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and preparedness following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in Abuja.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge will be opened to the public before Christmas, with construction now about 80 per cent complete.

Some political parties have rejected calls to suspend campaign activities over Nigeria’s reported Ebola case, insisting that campaigns should continue with appropriate safety measures.

Former US President Barack Obama has criticised President Donald Trump over rising living costs, accusing his administration of chaos, corruption and incompetence during campaign rallies in Ohio and Michigan.

Public health experts have warned that El Niño-related weather changes could increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, waterborne diseases and malnutrition in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has blamed opposition leaders for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, accusing them of creating the problems his administration is now working to address.

Nigerian troops killed 15 terrorists in a precision air strike near Pulka in Borno State late Friday, the military said Saturday.

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday formally began his campaign for a second term, asking Nigerians for a renewed mandate and promising sustained economic recovery, prosperity and development.

The All Progressives Congress is holding its presidential campaign flag-off for the 2027 general elections at the Kaduna Township Stadium, as the party begins mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has scheduled its third National Executive Committee meeting for Monday, October 26, in Abuja, where it will unveil its National Campaign Council and present candidates with Certificates of Return.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned its personnel against getting involved in debt recovery for members of the public, saying the practice falls outside the corps’ core mandate.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says the government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises to drive economic growth, create jobs and promote entrepreneurship.

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has called for a whole-of-society response to contain Nigeria’s imported Ebola case, urging Nigerians to follow public health advice, report suspected cases and avoid spreading misinformation.

France has reported its first human case of the Shamonda virus, which is usually found in livestock, after an infected man died earlier this month.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has apologised to the club’s supporters following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Italian side Como in the Champions League.

Nigeria has placed 46 people linked to its confirmed Ebola case on a 21-day no-fly list as authorities intensify efforts to prevent the virus from spreading.

The G100 Coalition says opposition leaders, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, are making significant progress towards selecting a consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

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.

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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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Single-sex schools are better than unisex schools

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Religious studies in Primary and Secondary school should be abolished

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