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$1bn Arms Fund Row Erupts Again, Buratai Demands Defence Ministry Explain Spending
Former army chief says the Ministry of Defence managed the $1 billion arms fund and must explain how it was spent.
Oct 13, 2026
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Gas Pipeline Host Communities Give NNPCL, PINL Two-Week Ultimatum Over Unpaid Allowances
Host communities along the Eastern Gas Pipeline Network in the Niger Delta have given NNPCL and PINL two weeks to settle three months of unpaid allowances owed to surveillance contractors and guards, while demanding inclusion in the companies’ community development programmes.
Oct 13, 2026
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El-Rufai Returns to Court as Corruption Trial Resumes, Bail Appeal Fails
Fails Excerpt: Former Kaduna governor faces renewed trial proceedings after the Court of Appeal upheld his detention, with multiple financial allegations still before the courts.
Oct 13, 2026
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Alli Urges Unconditional Release of Abducted Oyo NYSC Members
Senator Sharafadeen Alli has appealed for the unconditional release of prospective NYSC members from Oyo State abducted while travelling to their orientation camp in Abia State.
Oct 2, 2026
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UK Gen Z Workers opt Out of Pensions as Living Costs Bite
Rising living costs are prompting some young UK workers to leave workplace pension schemes, prioritising immediate expenses such as rent, transport and housing over long-term retirement savings.
Oct 2, 2026
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Edo NDC Reps Candidate Pledges Fund to Empower Youth
Muhammed Bawa, NDC candidate for Etsako Federal Constituency, has unveiled an enterprise fund aimed at helping unemployed youths gain access to income-generating assets and business opportunities.
Oct 2, 2026
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TCN Restores Kainji-Birnin Kebbi 330kV Transmission Line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has restored the Kainji-Birnin Kebbi 330kV transmission line after more than three weeks out of service following the collapse of a transmission tower in Kebbi State.
Oct 2, 2026
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Oyo Agency Impounds 20 Cows Over Open Grazing, Crop Destruction
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority has impounded 20 cows in Ibadan during two operations over alleged open grazing, residential cattle rearing and destruction of farm crops.
Oct 2, 2026
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Police to Arraign Three Over Alleged Assault, Obstruction in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command says three suspects will be arraigned over the alleged obstruction and assault of police officers during an incident in Ago-Iwoye.
Oct 2, 2026
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Nkechi Blessing Says She Is Returning to Movies After Boxing Debut
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday says she is returning to filmmaking after making her celebrity boxing debut against reality TV star Phyna.
Oct 2, 2026
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France Shuts Nearly 400 High Schools as Students Protest Poor Conditions
Nearly 400 high schools across France have been closed amid nationwide student protests over long school hours, inadequate facilities and teacher shortages, with some demonstrations turning violent.
Oct 2, 2026
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Ondo Agency Warns Against Illegal Levies, Impersonation
The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency has warned against groups allegedly impersonating federal consumer protection officials to collect illegal levies from traders and businesses.
Oct 2, 2026
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Ekiti Deploys CNG Buses to Cut Transport Fares by 50 Per Cent
The Ekiti State Government has deployed 15 Compressed Natural Gas buses as part of efforts to reduce transport fares by 50 per cent and ease the burden of transportation costs on residents.
Oct 2, 2026
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Troops Kill 16 Terrorists, Lose Three Soldiers in Adamawa
Nigerian troops killed 16 terrorists and lost three soldiers during coordinated operations against insurgents in Adamawa.
Oct 2, 2026
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NDC Fumes as Police Cancel Obi-Kwankwaso March in A’Ibom
NDC members protested the cancellation of an Obi-Kwankwaso march in Akwa Ibom, citing financial losses and political concerns.
Oct 2, 2026
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