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2027: Cityboy movement backs Yayi’s agenda, urges Ogun youths’ participation
The Cityboy Movement in Ogun State has backed Senator Solomon Adeola’s (Yayi) agenda for the 2027 governorship election, urging youths to participate.

Minister seeks payroll reforms to boost community health workforce
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health has urged African governments to reform payroll systems and boost financing to expand the community health workforce

Oluremi Tinubu unveils N12bn empowerment package for elderly, persons with disabilities
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled a N12bn empowerment package for elderly citizens and persons with disabilities across all senatorial districts in Ni

So This Happened: UK increases student visa living-cost requirements for international students
The UK is increasing the minimum funds international students must show for living expenses when applying for a student visa, effective November 30, 2026.

So This Happened : TUC rejects FG’s ₦70,000 monthly transport support, demands ₦300,000 minimum wage
The Trade Union Congress has rejected the Federal Government’s offer of ₦70,000 monthly transport support, demanding a ₦300,000 minimum monthly salary.

So This Happened (EP 439): Pastor’s polygamous marriage sparks controversy amid abuse allegations
An Ohio pastor, Israel Ford, has defended his polygamous marriage amid controversy over a past domestic violence conviction and sexual abuse allegations.

EFCC recovers N1.05bn for  disengaged Adamawa teachers
The EFCC has handed over a bank draft of N1.05bn to 659 disengaged staff of the Adamawa State Post-Primary Schools Management Board as recovered funds.

The parents of a girl kidnapped at age five in Ejigbo, Lagos, two years ago are appealing for public assistance to find her after exhausting their resource

2027: Kebbi APC sets up reconciliation committee
The Kebbi State Government has inaugurated an APC stakeholders’ reconciliation committee to resolve internal disagreements and strengthen the party for fut

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos defeat Mexico to book quarter-final spot
Nigeria’s Flamingos have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 match.

Akpabio seeks stronger Nigeria-Germany partnership
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for stronger economic cooperation between Nigeria and Germany, urging for investments and industrial growth.

2027: Alli pledges free education, restoration of Oyo school boards
Oyo APC governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Alli, pledges free education from primary to JSS and to restore school governing boards if elected in 2027.

2027: Police warn officers against partisan politics in Plateau 
The Plateau State Police Command has warned its personnel against partisan politics and misuse of authority ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Agbara Nla opens in US cinemas after $173,000 overseas gross
Nigerian faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, opens in select US cinemas on October 30 after grossing over $173,000 in the UK, Ireland and Canada.

Police arrest suspect over alleged abduction, robbery in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Adedeji Benjamin, over an alleged case of abduction, rape and armed robbery in Benin City. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the…

Farmer found hanging in Osun, police begin probe
A 20-year-old farmhand from Benue State, identified as Saviour, has been found hanging from a tree in Orile-Owu, Osun State, prompting a police investigati

Police arrest 14 over attack on Katsina APC convoy
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects over an attack on a convoy of All Progressives Congress supporters in Malumfashi LGA.

Osun to recruit road sweepers for sanitation
The Osun State Government has announced plans to recruit able-bodied men and women as ad hoc road sweepers to enhance sanitation across the state.

Data breach: NDPC probes 240 cases, flags 1,900 organisations
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has probed over 240 data breach cases and flagged more than 1,900 organisations for non-compliance with regulations.

No confusion, Osun will vote Accord candidates, Tinubu for president — Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, says voters will support APC’s Bola Tinubu for president in 2027 while voting for Accord Party assembly candidates.

Africa needs $4.3bn annually for health workers — CDC
The African Union and its member states have been urged to make concrete financial and policy commitments to expand Africa’s community health workforce, “with an estimated $4.3bn required annually to achieve the target of two million workers by…

Jake Paul announces boxing comeback 10 months after Anthony Joshua knockout
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has announced his return to the ring on December 24 in Dubai, nearly a year after his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua.

The Nigerian Communications Commission has launched a Device Checker Platform to curb fake and cloned phones. Consumers can now verify a device’s status on

PSC promotes two DIGs, 10 AIGs, 3,867 others
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of over 3,800 senior police officers, including two new DIGs and 10 AIGs, after recent exams.

FA rejects Arsenal appeal over Dowman’s three-match ban
The Football Association has dismissed Arsenal’s appeal against the red card and three-match suspension given to teenage midfielder Max Dowman.

Read the evening recap of top stories: A philanthropist offers scholarships to Toluwanisings’ children and Imo APC insists on Uzodinma’s candidacy.

I worked in a bar to finance my HND education — Kidbaby
Nigerian actress and TikToker, Kidbaby, has revealed that she worked in a bar in 2022 to raise money for her Higher National Diploma programme.

2027: Pro-Yayi group cautions against electoral violence
A support group for Ogun State governorship hopeful, Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has urged Nigerians to shun electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections.

NERC seeks investors to boost electricity supply
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has urged investors to leverage existing frameworks to fund large-scale projects and boost electricity suppl

2027: NLC urges journalists to push for living wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress has urged journalists to hold politicians accountable for their plans to improve workers’ welfare ahead of the 2027 elections.