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Independence Day: Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to turn prayers into action

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Nigerians to complement their prayers for the country with responsible citizenship and practical action as the nation marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

NCoS arrests woman smuggling alcohol to inmate in Ogun

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has stepped up its crackdown on contraband at the Ibara Custodial Centre in Ogun State after officials intercepted a woman allegedly attempting to deliver alcohol to an inmate.

Troops foil kidnapping, kill terrorist, rescue six in Northwest

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have disrupted terrorist operations in Sokoto and Zamfara states, killing a suspected terrorist and rescuing six members of a family during separate operations.

Fire guts gas outlet in Abuja

Firefighters and other emergency responders have contained a gas fire at an outlet in Kubwa, Abuja, preventing the incident from escalating into a major explosion.

Gunmen kill 27 in South Africa

No fewer than 27 people have been killed and 26 others wounded in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, with the latest attacks adding to concerns over persistent gun violence in the country.

Heavy rain kills 56 in India

Fuel shortage, weather disrupt Air Peace flights

The airline said its Abuja operations were initially delayed by the unavailability of Jet A1 aviation fuel, which also affected other airlines operating from the airport.

NNPC Ltd welcomes $800m Ima gas final investment decision

The project, located offshore in OMLs 112 and 117 and developed by AMNI International in partnership with TotalEnergies, will produce about 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day at peak.

Taraku Mills rehabilitation 83% complete, production begins Nov – Official

The Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) says the rehabilitation of Taraku Mills has reached 83 per cent completion, with commercial production expected to commence between October and November.

Next pandemic a matter of when, not if — WHO DG

WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, said on Friday during an online news conference that the pandemic exposed and worsened weaknesses in global health security, while teaching the world painful lessons.

LASUTH Resident Doctors suspend strike

The Association of Resident Doctors (LASUTH-ARD) has officially suspended its industrial action, which began on September 11, 2026. This followed a high-level deliberations led by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, alongside state health and civil service executives.

UNGA81: Nigeria ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍​‍‍⁠​‌‌​calls for global action against sickle cell disease

Nigeria has called on multilateral institutions, development partners, philanthropies, researchers and the private sector to align efforts to tackle Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) globally.

FUT Minna alumnus launches N1.1m scholarship for Geology students

A FUT Minna alumnus, Wale Olorunleke, has launched an N1.1m scholarship scheme to support Geology students and reward academic excellence.

UNGA: Nigeria’s GPE role goes beyond funding, says Alausa

Nigeria has used its co-hosting role for the Global Partnership for Education’s 2026–2030 replenishment campaign to call for greater international efforts to expand access to education in countries facing the greatest needs.

NECO records 64% drop in malpractice as 58.67% secure five credits

The National Examinations Council (NECO) recorded a 63.8 per cent decline in examination malpractice in the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), Internal, even as 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent of those who sat the examination, secured at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

DisCos record 75% billing efficiency in July

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a significant shortfall between the value of power received and electricity billed in July 2026, with about N83.15bn worth of energy left outside their billing during the month.

Ardova-led consortium to acquire Powergas

A.P. Moller Capital has entered into an agreement for a consortium led by Ardova Plc to acquire Powergas. The ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍​⁠‍‌‍‍‌​companies include Powergas Global Investments Nigeria Ltd. and Powergas Ebedei Ltd. (PEL), collectively known as “Powergas”.

Ruto visits Dangote refinery ahead of Lamu project

Kenyan President William Ruto has arrived at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, ahead of the groundbreaking of the planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, Kenya.

Full Text: Netanyahu's fiery speech at 81st UNGA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, with some delegates walking out of the chamber as he began his speech.

Full Text: Nigeria's address at 81st UNGA

President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, reiterated Nigeria’s call for permanent representation on the Security Council of the UN.

Aig-Imoukhuede @60: Building a critical mass to transform Africa’s public sector , BY Tobe Nneli

As Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR turns 60 today, much will rightly be said about his remarkable career in business, philanthropy, public service and family life. However, I want to focus on one idea that has animated an important part of his work

Oyo ADC crisis deepens as Alagbe, Aborisade defend May primary

The dispute over the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship ticket in Oyo State has intensified, with Dr Gbemileke Alagbe and his running mate, Chief Niyi Aborisade, maintaining that the party’s May 22, 2026 primary produced the valid candidate for the 2027 election.

I will not disrespect Udom, past leaders - Eno

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has clarified a recent remark that sparked speculation about his relationship with his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, insisting that the statement was not directed at the former governor.

I remain loyal to Tinubu - Gbajabiamila

IT expert urges businesses to prioritise data security

The Country Manager, Zoho Nigeria, Mr Kehinde Ogundare has urged Nigerian businesses to prioritise data security, privacy, access control and business continuity in their technology decisions.

Nigerian doctor performs first tele-robotic surgery in West Africa

Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery, and what has been described as the first such procedure in West Africa, following a collaboration between Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV), RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja.

OpenAI reveals six cases of AI misbehaviour

OpenAI has announced plans to publicly report a wider range of incidents involving its artificial intelligence models going off track, as the company disclosed six previously unreported cases of AI misbehaviour.