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October 10, 2026 5:30 am
FG shuts Owerri airport over runway repair
October 10, 2026 5:30 am
2027: Senate rules out fresh review of Electoral Act
October 10, 2026 5:29 am
Family demands justice as man dies in Osun police cell
October 10, 2026 1:15 am
South-West leaders unite to tackle security
October 10, 2026 1:04 am
Global legal body honours Nigerian lawyer
October 10, 2026 12:30 am
APC knocks Obi over 2023 victory claim
A’Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application
October 10, 2026 5:31 am
Fubara pledges support for new Army brigade
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Petrol: NNPC restricts discount sales, may forgo N4.6bn
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Airtel Money lists on LSE at £5.3bn valuation
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Queen’s College marks 99th Founders’ Day
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Electoral law: APC demands exclusion of defaulting parties from polls
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FG shuts Owerri airport over runway repair
The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Owerri airport for 25 days from October 20, 2026, for runway rehabilitation and extension…
2027: Senate rules out fresh review of Electoral Act
The Nigerian Senate has ruled out any review of the Electoral Act before the 2027 general elections, despite a recent Supreme Court judgment on the law….
Family demands justice as man dies in Osun police cell
The family of Taofeek Azeez, a 40-year-old man, has demanded justice after he died in police custody in Odo-Otin LGA, Osun State, over alleged theft….
Yoruba leaders have established a central platform, Yoruba Parapo, to foster unity and collective action against insecurity and other regional challenges….
Global legal body honours Nigerian lawyer
The International Bar Association has honoured Nigerian lawyer, Yusuf Nurudeen, with its Pro Bono Award for his contribution to defending human rights….
APC knocks Obi over 2023 victory claim
The APC has criticised Labour Party’s Peter Obi over his claim that he won the 2023 presidential election despite admitting he lacked evidence to support i…
Fubara pledges support for new Army brigade
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged his administration’s support for the new Nigerian Army brigade to be stationed in Ahoada….
Petrol: NNPC restricts discount sales, may forgo N4.6bn
NNPC has restricted its N66-per-litre petrol discount to customers who pay via its mobile app, potentially forgoing N4.6bn in monthly revenue….
Airtel Money lists on LSE at £5.3bn valuation
Airtel Money, the digital financial services arm of Airtel Africa, has commenced trading on the London Stock Exchange with a market cap of about £5.3bn….
Queen’s College marks 99th Founders’ Day
Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos, marks its 99th Founders’ Day, beginning the official countdown to its centenary celebration in October 2027….
Electoral law: APC demands exclusion of defaulting parties from polls
The APC has asked INEC to bar political parties that fail to submit their digital membership registers from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections….
Police in Ondo State have arrested a driver, Ayoade Idowu, after his truck allegedly crushed a VIO officer, Sesan Adediji, to death during a routine check….
Cleric tasks churches on social responsibility
A cleric, Andrew Umoru, has urged churches to complement gospel preaching with social responsibility by addressing the health and welfare needs of communit…
Funding crisis stalls Osun special-needs students’ resumption
Students of the Osun State Secondary School for Students with Special Needs, Osogbo, have yet to resume due to a lack of government funds for feeding….
The Federal Government has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies against poor performance, insisting on accountability and measurable results….
US leads fresh Ukraine peace push with Miami talks
US, Ukrainian, and European officials are meeting in Miami for a renewed diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine amid a dangerous stalemate….
The PDP and APC in Ogun State trade accusations over an alleged plot by the ruling party to disrupt the collection of Permanent Voter Cards with thugs….
2027: Kwara monarchs back Tinubu, Danladi
Traditional rulers in Kwara North Senatorial District have pledged massive votes for President Bola Tinubu and APC governorship candidate Saliu Yakubu Danl…
Shehu Sani warns north against seeking power in 2027
Former Senator Shehu Sani has warned northern politicians against seeking the presidency in 2027, arguing it could reignite separatist agitations….
Cross River deploys drone for remote vaccine delivery
The Cross River State government is using drones to deliver vaccines and medical supplies to hard-to-reach communities, boosting routine immunisation….
Olubadan inaugurates N50m vocational centre
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has commissioned an N50m vocational training centre rebuilt by old students of Ibadan Boys’ High School….
Host communities key to Nigeria’s oil targets – Firm
A firm, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, says host communities are key to Nigeria meeting its oil and gas production targets for 2027 and 2030….
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has donated N100m to victims of recent bandit attacks in Danko Wasagu LGA during a sympathy visit to the area….
Nigeria demands self-reliant African security architecture
Nigeria has called for a stronger, better-funded, and self-reliant African peace and security architecture to tackle terrorism and other emerging threats….
2027: Courts sack ADC, APC candidates in Gombe, Plateau
Federal High Courts in Gombe and Jos have nullified the nominations of ADC and APC candidates for federal constituencies and ordered fresh primary election…
UNIPORT alerts public to fake VC Facebook account
The University of Port Harcourt has warned the public about a fake Facebook account impersonating its Vice-Chancellor, Prof Princewill Chike, to defraud pe…
Atiku accuses Tinubu of copying fuel subsidy plan
Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of adopting his proposal for a targeted fuel subsidy, calling the government’s 30-day discount a temporary…
Court remands US-based car dealer over fraud
A Nigerian-American car dealer, Oluwatobi Adegoke, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over an alleged $680,000 vehicle import fraud….
SDP, OK movement reject Tinubu’s petrol discount
The SDP and Obi-Kwankwaso Movement have rejected the FG’s 30-day petrol discount, calling it a temporary palliative and a gimmick ahead of the 2027 electio…
Shame! Policeman’s son held over rape of five-year old
A 19-year-old man, reportedly the son of a serving police officer, has been arrested for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Oyo town, Oyo State….
Tinubu has assured rescue of abducted Borno children, says Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says President Bola Tinubu has assured him that security agencies will rescue children abducted in Askira-Uba LGA….