Latest News from Saturday, October 10th, 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 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.