News
Bauchi Police have arrested two men over suspected Indian hemp possession and a 20-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a seven-year-old girl in Dass.
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The Oyo State Government says no diphtheria cases have been confirmed, dismissing claims by an APC campaign organisation while outlining measures to manage suspected cases.
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Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien has denied using artificial intelligence to write his acclaimed debut novel, while admitting to past plagiarism and describing the controversy surrounding his work as deeply distressing.
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, for maintaining neutrality and professionalism while serving as Commissioner of Police in the state during its political crisis.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Modupe Oriyomi Ativie over alleged visa and advance-fee fraud involving ₦31.06 million, $3,600 and €1,815, with the court adjourning the case until October 16 for a ruling on her bail application.
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US President Donald Trump has asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations that she offered access to senior administration officials in exchange for financial favours. Guilfoyle has denied wrongdoing and vowed to defend her reputation.
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The Senate has urged the Federal Government to release emergency funding from the Ecological Fund to address deadly erosion and landslides in Cross River State, following fatalities, destruction of homes and displacement of residents.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 to rule on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s application to amend his suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election over an alleged discrepancy involving his NYSC discharge certificate.
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Lifestyle
The Lagos APC has inaugurated a sub-committee to engage non-indigenous residents and ethnic nationality groups as part of its mobilisation strategy for the 2027 elections.
Lifestyle
OPay has asked the Department of State Services and Nigeria Police Force to investigate a false social media claim that the fintech company was shutting down its Nigerian operations.
Lifestyle
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled kidnapping attempts in Sokoto State, rescuing 22 victims during separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas.
News
Bauchi Police have arrested two men over suspected Indian hemp possession and a 20-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a seven-year-old girl in Dass.
News
The Oyo State Government says no diphtheria cases have been confirmed, dismissing claims by an APC campaign organisation while outlining measures to manage suspected cases.
News
Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien has denied using artificial intelligence to write his acclaimed debut novel, while admitting to past plagiarism and describing the controversy surrounding his work as deeply distressing.
News
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, for maintaining neutrality and professionalism while serving as Commissioner of Police in the state during its political crisis.
Politics
APGA supports Soludo’s campaign council appointment, citing its existing decision to back President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
Politics
Shettima met former governors and political figures at Aso Rock, but the purpose remained undisclosed.
Politics
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says internal party polls indicate Tinubu is leading across states ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Politics
Atiku Abubakar questions INEC appointments ahead of 2027 elections, demanding transparency, impartiality and assurances against political interference in electoral administration.
Sports
Galatasaray assistant coach confirms Osimhen is fit for Barcelona after his groin injury comeback this weekend.
Sports
Chiamaka Nnadozie urges the Super Falcons to avoid complacency as they seek to complete their Olympic qualifying campaign against Comoros.
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal as Al-Nassr defeated Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in Riyadh.
Sports
Palace beat Forest after trailing, while Hull and Everton shared four goals in a draw.
Tech & Education
Education experts have warned that Nigerian universities risk producing graduates who are ill-prepared for an AI-driven global job market unless curricula are urgently overhauled. At the StudyIn Global Study Conference 2026 in Lagos, stakeholders called for proactive curriculum reform, ethical AI adoption, and a shift from producing AI users to nurturing AI innovators who can solve real-world problems.
Tech & Education
Yaba College of Technology has signed a partnership with Threatremeter Nigeria Limited to establish a Centre for Filmmaking and Production, offering certified training in acting, directing and film production for students and the public.
Tech & Education
Trinity University, Yaba, will confer degrees on 323 graduands at its fifth convocation on October 16, with 79 earning First Class honours and two finishing with a perfect 5.00 CGPA.
Tech & Education
Nigerian students are being forced to abandon their dreams of studying in the United Kingdom after universities began withdrawing admission offers en masse to avoid breaching a strict new 5 per cent visa refusal threshold. With study visa withdrawals among Nigerian applicants skyrocketing from 4.5 per cent to 22.7 per cent in the first half of 2026, thousands of prospective students now face an uncertain future—and some may be forced to leave the UK altogether.
Agriculture
Nigeria's largest rice mill, operating since 1967, processes 132,000 tonnes of rice annually—worth over N171 billion—yet operates without power, safe working conditions, or good roads. As the state's entire IGR sits at just N17.18 billion, analysts ask how a facility generating ten times that amount has been allowed to decay into a "prostrate goldmine."
Agriculture
SMEFUNDS CEO Dr. Femi Oye advocates for seaweed as a renewable energy source to power Nigeria’s food production, offering a circular solution for farmers and small businesses.
Agriculture
Legal icon Aare Afe Babalola has disbursed N11.2 million to 81 outstanding farmers across Ekiti State's 16 local government areas, bringing total awards under his annual agricultural scheme since 2015 to N98 million.
Agriculture
The Federal Government has launched a major African Swine Fever control and biosecurity campaign at the Oke-Aro Pig Farm Estate, distributing protective kits to farmers and pledging comprehensive training to prevent future outbreaks. The intervention by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) targets one of Nigeria's largest pig production clusters, which has suffered devastating losses from the highly contagious disease in the past.
Health
A landmark Australian-led study published in JAMA Neurology has revealed that global dementia cases will more than double by 2050, rising from 11.4 million new diagnoses in 2023 to a staggering 24.7 million annually. With women and low- and middle-income countries bearing the heaviest burden, experts warn that health systems—particularly in Africa and Nigeria—are dangerously unprepared for the coming surge.
Health
Senator Gbenga Daniel's Gateway Front Foundation, working with a US-based medical mission and Redeemer's Health Village, is providing free surgeries to at least 754 Ogun residents as part of a wider outreach for Ogun East.
Health
Nigeria is set to make history by hosting the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Abuja from December 6 to 8, 2026—the first time the global gathering will be held in Africa. Coordinating Minister of Health Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate has described AMR as a "silent pandemic" that kills quietly, as four federal ministries commit to a unified One Health strategy to combat a crisis linked to 1.3 million deaths annually worldwide.
Health
Governor Douye Diri has directed Bayelsa's Ministry of Health to begin free quarterly medical check-ups across all eight local government areas, aimed at helping residents who cannot afford routine screening and promoting early detection of diseases.
Security
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a rescue operation for an abducted headmaster following the recent wave of school attacks in the state. Security operatives say efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and secure the victim’s release.
Security
Four family members linked to ISWAP have surrendered to troops in Borno State as the military continues its counter-insurgency pressure in the North-East. The latest development adds to a growing pattern of defections and surrenders from terrorist enclaves in the region.
Security
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes on an ISWAP enclave in Borno State, killing multiple terrorists and destroying key infrastructure including weapons caches and vehicles
Security
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a high-value suspected logistics supplier to ISWAP in Borno State, dealing another blow to the terrorist group’s supply network.
Youth Empowerment
The NNPC/Eni Joint Venture has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 30 Nigerian graduates for the 2026/2027 academic session, selecting the beneficiaries from over 3,000 applicants. Ten scholars will study at top universities abroad, including Imperial College London and the University of Aberdeen, while the remaining 20 will pursue degrees in Nigerian institutions across engineering, geosciences, renewable energy, and energy transition disciplines.
Youth Empowerment
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched a N2 billion Learners Retention Support Programme that will provide N20,000 each to 100,000 pupils in its first phase, alongside the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic schools across Nigeria. The initiative, flagged off to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, is designed to remove the financial and hygiene barriers that force thousands of Nigerian girls out of the classroo
Youth Empowerment
, tools, and industry connections through its maiden Creator HQ programme, a three-day immersive training focused on content creation, intellectual property protection, and monetisation. Supported by the Mastercard Foundation, the initiative is designed to help women turn their creative talents into sustainable businesses and long-term careers.
Youth Empowerment
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative that will fund an additional 10 shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO for eligible tertiary students who subscribe for a minimum of 10 shares in their own names. Chairman Aliko Dangote says the programme is about developing a mindset — equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and opportunity to understand how economic value is created and how they can participate in it.
Pacesetters
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Pacesetters
A retired schoolteacher's dream to bring books to children in a remote Brong-Ahafo fishing village has grown into a community library serving 400 students.
Programs
Oxfam Nigeria and its implementing partners have trained community stakeholders and local government officials in Adamawa and Borno states to take ownership of their development priorities, as part of a broader push to reposition the North East in the post-insurgency era.
Programs
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Programs
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
