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Police begin fresh probe into Mohbad’s death after family’s request
Nkechi Blessing cancels film release after Cjay Nwokafor’s death
Nollywood actor, Ikubese, becomes INEC youth ambassador
Black Sherif announces foundation to support mothers unable to pay hospital bills
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif, has announced the launch of his foundation aimed at supporting mothers who struggle to settle hospital bills after giving birth.
Andrew Garfield reveals how Fela Kuti inspired his Spider-Man performance
Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield has revealed that the music and revolutionary spirit of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti influenced his portrayal of Spider-Man. Garfield, who played Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man films, made the revelation in an interview clip that has been circulating on social media.
Nollywood filmmaker promotes Cross River honey
Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur, Mbong Sule, is seeking to expand the economic value of Cross River State’s agricultural resources by turning locally sourced honey into consumer products and linking the venture with the state’s tourism potential.
Carlos warmly welcomed me to Real Madrid — Marcelo
According to Marcelo, he was surprised by how Carlos welcomed him, despite knowing he was arriving in Madrid to replace him, as both men played in the same position.
Barcola needs time to adjust in Liverpool — Thierry Henry
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has said French international Bradley Barcola needs time to adjust to the style of play in England. Barcola joined Liverpool for a staggering £123 million fee but has struggled to find his rhythm under new manager Andoni Iraola.
Leão takes Ronaldo’s No. 7 shirt for next nation's league games
Rafael Leão, ho normally wears No. 17 for Portugal, will wear Portugal’s iconic No. 7 shirt in the team’s next two UEFA Nations League matches following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the squad.
Many Christians popular on social media, unknown in heaven — Cleric
Duro-Aina, the senior pastor of the church, gave the charge during the Grace Celebration 2026 on Thursday at the church auditorium.
Zimbabwean billionaire tycoon, Chivayo, wife die in helicopter crash
The helicopter crashed at Kudenga Farm at about 5 pm local time on Wednesday, shortly after taking off from Gandami in Chikomba, where the couple was reportedly building a rural home.
My husband knows I don't love him all the time — Omotola
“My husband knows that I don't love him all the time. There are days that I'd see fantabulous guys, and I'd be like, I picked this one over you?”
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Police rescue three children from Ebonyi trafficking syndicate
The breakthrough followed investigations into the abduction of two children belonging to Ngwe Ukamaka in May 2026.
Court hears how lawyer allegedly converts ACP’s Ikorodu home to factory
Braide, who testified as a prosecution witness before Justice Hakeem Oshodi, alleged that the defendant, Chinwe Onuoha, forged property documents to secure a loan from the Bank of Industry without her consent.
Police trace ₦6.17bn to 105 cybercrime beneficiaries
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, has uncovered transactions worth about ₦6.174bn allegedly linked to a cybercrime network operating across 19 banks.
Russian drones strike major Kyiv bridge
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and transport network have intensified ahead of winter, with two drones striking a major bridge in the capital, Kyiv, on Thursday.
Algeria lawmakers back death penalty for child kidnappers, forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately setting forest fires, following deadly wildfires that swept through parts of the country.
Medical helicopter crashes into sea, kills two in US
A medical helicopter has crashed into the sea off the coast of Los Angeles, California, killing two people, injuring two others and leaving one missing. The helicopter was taking off from Santa Catalina Island and heading towards the mainland when the accident occurred on Wednesday evening, local authorities told US media.
Tinubu rejects subsidy return, says reforms confronted weakness in economy
President Bola Tinubu has rejected calls for the return of petroleum subsidies, insisting that his administration will not reverse its economic reforms. Tinubu said the reforms, despite their impact on the cost of living, had addressed underlying weaknesses in the economy and were now producing positive results.
66th Independence Anniversary: Tinubu to address Nigerians Thursday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7 a.m., to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary.
Nigeria, Indonesia seek to expand trade beyond $3bn
The Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Bambang Suharto, disclosed this while highlighting the growing economic relationship between the two countries.
Lagos to address PHC infrastructure gap with renovations
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has said the state government is restructuring primary healthcare centres on both the supply and demand sides.
MSF treats 425,634 Nigerian children for malnutrition in 2025
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) treated 425,634 Nigerian children for acute malnutrition in 2025, stressing the scale of the country’s nutrition crisis, particularly in the northern region.
FG targets 770% local production of essential medicines by 2030
The Federal Government has set a target of producing at least 70 per cent of Nigeria’s essential healthcare products locally by 2030 as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported medicines and strengthen the country’s pharmaceutical sector.
Nigeria’s universities need sustained investment — CONUA
CONUA National President, Dr ‘Niyi Sunmonu, made the call as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary, describing the state of university education as a matter for sober reflection rather than celebration.
Reps query NOUN over Law School rejection
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has demanded clarification from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) over the inability of some of its law graduates to proceed to the Nigerian Law School.
Speaker sponsors NABTEB, NECO exams for 120 inmates
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has sponsored the registration of 120 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, for the 2026 National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. Speaker of the House of Reps, Tajudeen Abbas, has sponsored of 120 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, for NABTEB and NECO.
FG targets round-the-clock power in Lagos, Abuja, Kano
The proposed zones will cover the Lagos axis, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor and the Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor, according to the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe.
NNPC posts N7.2tn profit as revenue falls 24%
The company’s latest financial results showed that profit after tax rose from N5.4tn recorded in 2024, while earnings per share increased by 32 per cent to N35.90.
43 vessels with petroleum products, others expected in Lagos — NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 43 vessels laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos.
Tinubu calls it prosperity but Nigerians can barely afford to live
FACING REALITY BEYOND ASO ROCK: 2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY ATIKU ABUBAKAR, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC)
Nigeria @66: Reconstructing a nation for enduring prosperity
The planned low-key Independence Day observance by the Presidency is, in my view, a fitting recognition of the mood of the nation. At a time when the expected gains of major interventions are yet to reach as many as desired, extravagance would hardly be appropriate.
Full Text: President Tinubu’s Independence Day address
FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026
Nigeria @66: CJN calls for stronger trust in justice system
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to the fair, impartial and timely administration of justice as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.
Nigeria @66: Atiku rejects Tinubu’s prosperity claim, says Nigerians are poorer
Atiku made the criticism in his Independence Day address on Thursday, hours after Tinubu used his national broadcast to defend his administration’s economic policies and declare that the country had moved from an “age of reform” into an “age of prosperity”.
Okorie accuses Soludo of vendetta against Obi
Founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Chekwas Okorie, has attributed the prolonged disagreement between Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and former governor Peter Obi to a series of past political clashes.
FG launches digital postcode to tackle poor addressing
The Federal Government has introduced a digital addressing system that assigns unique codes to buildings across Nigeria, as it seeks to reduce delivery failures and address losses estimated at up to N80bn annually.
New telecom firm gets 10-year licence, takes on MTN, Airtel
The licence, which took effect on Thursday, October 1, 2026, authorises the Nigerian-owned company to provide voice, data, fixed and mobile telecommunications services, placing it in the same regulatory category as established operators such as MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria.
UK-backed rover to drill Mars for signs of life in £490m search
The Rosalind Franklin rover is scheduled to launch in late 2028 as part of the European Space Agency’s ExoMars programme, according to an updated case study by the UK Space Agency.
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