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.
Oct 3, 2026
Tech & Education
The Joint Action Committee representing ASUU, SSANU, NASU and NAAT has begun an indefinite strike across LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH and LASUCOM, deepening a crisis that began with ASUU's own walkout weeks earlier.
Oct 3, 2026
Tech & Education
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Arinze Nwogba, accused of impersonating JAMB Registrar Prof Segun Aina online for financial gain, pending a bail ruling on October 7.
Oct 3, 2026
Tech & Education
E.M. Kinderland Nursery and Primary School, Ibadan, has marked its 40th anniversary with a five-day celebration that brought together generations of former pupils, culminating in the donation of a fully equipped ICT classroom by the Kinderland Old Pupils Association. Notable alumni, including award-winning photographer Akinmade Akinleye and Nollywood actor Olu Adebamowo, joined the homecoming, which honoured the enduring legacy of founder Pastor Mrs Remi Alade.
Oct 3, 2026
Entertainment
Singer Teni Apata has challenged colleague Tiwa Savage to a fight in a video shared on Instagram, sparking reactions after Tiwa simply responded by asking her to "pick a date."
Oct 3, 2026
Entertainment
Veteran Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu emotionally revealed on a talk show that close friends, including a bishop who managed his affairs, abandoned him following his recent brain surgery.
Oct 3, 2026
Entertainment
Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Damasus has ignited a fierce debate on social media after declaring herself, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, and Genevieve Nnaji as Nollywood's "Big Three" during their peak years. While some fans argued that Rita Dominic deserved the spot, others insisted that anyone questioning Damasus's claim simply wasn't around to witness her era of dominance.
Oct 3, 2026
News
Delta NDC governorship candidate Chris Iyovwaye has called for greater transparency in government spending, job creation and stronger public services in the state.
Oct 3, 2026
News
The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria and Health Emergency Initiative have inaugurated a board for the Medical Intervention Initiative for Healthcare Access to improve timely and affordable healthcare for vulnerable Nigerians.
Oct 3, 2026
News
The FRSC has confirmed that 20 people died in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Hawan Kibo-Jos route in Plateau State, with brake failure and loss of control identified as likely causes.
Oct 3, 2026
News
Iranian authorities have executed Siavash Jamshidi, who was convicted of firing a military-grade weapon at police during anti-government protests earlier this year.
Oct 3, 2026
News
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has deployed DIG Shehu Nadada and two commissioners of police to coordinate efforts to rescue 20 prospective NYSC members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo.
Oct 3, 2026
