Homepage News from Saturday, October 31st, 2026
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Obasanjo Faults Tinubu’s $21bn Loan Plan, says Debt Destroys Generations
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed $21 billion external borrowing plan, warning that Nigeria’s growing debt burden could mortgage the future of generations yet unborn.
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US Court Rrejects Discovery Bid Against Tinubu in FOIA Lawsuit
A United States federal court has rejected an attempt by plaintiff Aaron Greenspan to obtain evidence from President Bola Tinubu and political consulting firm DCI Group over alleged cyberattacks on his website, while directing federal agencies to provide further explanations for withholding records sought under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Chelsea Move Into Premier League Top Four With 2–0 Victory Over 10-Man Manchester United
Chelsea have moved into the Premier League top four following a 2–0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, piling further pressure on the visitors after another disappointing outing.
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NCDC Reports Two New Suspected Ebola Cases in North-east
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported two new suspected cases of Ebola disease in the North-east, 11 days after Nigeria confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain.
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EFCC Chairman Hails Governor Lawal's Leadership as Zamfara Marks 30th Anniversary
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede, has described Zamfara State as an example of transformational leadership under Governor Dauda Lawal.
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Nigerian Navy Marines Kill 34 Boko Haram Terrorists in Lake Chad Operations
The Nigerian Navy says its Marines have killed 34 Boko Haram terrorists in two separate offensive operations in the Lake Chad area of Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to weaken the group's activities in the North-East.
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Aston Villa Threaten Legal Action Against Jamie Carragher Over Insulting Remarks
Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against former Liverpool defender and football pundit Jamie Carragher following what the Premier League club described as unacceptable insults directed at the club and its supporters.
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Nigeria Begins ₦50,000 Cash Relief for Vulnerable Citizens
The Federal Government has commenced a cash relief programme offering ₦50,000 to vulnerable households to help them cope with rising living costs.
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₦70,000 Allowance: Labour Unions Pressure Governors to Follow Abuja's Lead
Organised labour unions across Nigeria have begun pressuring state governments to approve the Federal Government's proposed ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers.
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Arewa Radio Awards ₦2.2m to Winners of Kano Secondary Schools Debate
Our sister station, Arewa Radio, has awarded ₦2.2 million in cash prizes to winners of the third season of its secondary schools debate competition, known as Muhawwara, in Kano.
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CAF Returns to Two-Year AFCON Cycle
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has restored the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to its traditional two-year schedule, giving Nigeria's Super Eagles more regular opportunities to compete for the continental title.
