FULL LIST: Lagos, Rivers, 10 other states Tinubu may join APC rallies
The All Progressives Congress has outlined a proposed nationwide campaign rally schedule covering the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proposed campaign is scheduled to kick off in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, and conclude with a grand rally in Lagos on January 9, […]
Private jet loses door mid-air, makes emergency landing in Abuja
The Abuja airport was thrown into panic on Thursday after a CL60 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation lost a door mid-air, forcing the crew to declare an emergency shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Our correspondent learnt that the aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, was en route […]
JAMB reopens NIN alignment service for data correction
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reopened its National Identification Number alignment service, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to correct discrepancies between their examination records and National Identity Management Commission data. The board announced the development through its official X handle, @jamb_hq, on Friday, explaining that the service was available to candidates who needed […]
Ododo congratulates Abdullahi on election as NBBF president
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s Special Adviser, Ismail Isah. Ododo said he was delighted by Abdullahi’s emergence and expressed confidence in his ability to advance basketball development […]
State Police Bill: Five Assemblies say yes, 31 yet to decide
The proposed constitutional amendment to establish State Police has suffered a setback, with only five of the 36 State Houses of Assembly having approved the bill as of Thursday, October 15, despite a 30-day deadline set by the National Assembly for the state legislatures to communicate their positions. The Assemblies of Edo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers […]
Osimhen’s pregnant girlfriend involved in car crash – Report
Stefanie Kim Ladewig, the eight-month pregnant girlfriend of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, has escaped injury after a three-vehicle crash in Istanbul, Türkiye. The 26-year-old model was discharged from hospital after undergoing medical examinations as a precaution because of her pregnancy, Türkiye Today reported on Wednesday, citing the Demirören News Agency. The accident occurred at […]
Borno woman jailed two years for sexual assault
A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Sanda, to two years’ imprisonment for procuring a 16-year-old girl for sexual exploitation. The conviction was secured by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons on Monday. NAPTIP disclosed in a statement published on its Facebook page that the […]
Family confirms death of gospel singer Toluwanisings
The family of Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced his death. The announcement, posted on the singer’s TikTok account on Wednesday, noted that he died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. The statement read, “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani […]
FG approves new grid to curb collapses
The Federal Government has approved plans to build a new Eastern-Western electricity grid as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s recurring power grid collapses. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this at the recent HBSAN energy conference in Lagos, where he outlined plans to address longstanding weaknesses in the country’s electricity transmission infrastructure. Tegbe […]
FG seeks $78.5bn for 65 projects
Nigeria is seeking $78.5bn in private capital to finance 65 projects across critical sectors of the economy, as the Federal Government steps up efforts to attract investors, expand productive capacity and create jobs. The investment opportunities were presented by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, alongside Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, […]
