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State police bill secures approval of 28 State Houses of Assembly
The proposed creation of state police has gained momentum as 28 state assemblies, including Lagos, Kano, Sokoto, and Ebonyi, officially passed the constitutional amendment bill.
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Night of Tributes: Tears as Toluwanisings’ lovers, family gather
‘I don stop to dey give belle,’ 2Baba tells fans in Canada
Alan Dysert, ‘All My Children’ Actor, dies at 75
Polygamy, not a sin - Pastor Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor and Pastor Yul Edochie has spoken in support of polygamy, arguing that having more than one wife is not condemned in the Bible.
Wizkid becomes most-streamed African artist on Spotify
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has reportedly become the first African artist to cross 12 billion streams on Spotify, counting songs where he appears as both a lead and featured artist.
Toluwanisings sent me ₦10,000 only 3 times in 5 years — Grandmother
The grandmother of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has alleged that he neglected her for years before his death, while insisting that he should be buried at his house rather than in a cemetery.
Carrick to lead Man Utd against Chelsea despite poor run
Michael Carrick is expected to remain Manchester United manager for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea despite the club’s poor run of form, according to British media reports.
D'Tigers need three wins to boost World Cup hopes
Nigeria’s D’Tigers may need to win all three matches in February 2027 to keep their hopes of qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup alive after dropping to fourth place in Group E.
Full list: Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas win 2026 Ballon d’Or Awards
England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time.
Jakarta Fashion Week 2027 opens with ‘city of new lights’
Jakarta Fashion Week 2027 has opened in Indonesia with a focus on fresh ideas, cultural exchange and the next generation of fashion talent.
MarediModa Cannes sets the tone for summer 2028
The 2026 edition opens in Cannes, France, on October 27 and runs until October 29 at the Palais des Festivals, bringing together more than 100 collections from European companies for the Spring/Summer 2028 season.
Nigerian pedicurist targets 48-hour Guinness World Record
Nigerian pedicurist Olusanya Samuel is set to attempt a 48-hour Guinness World Record marathon in Akure, Ondo State, as he seeks to promote professional foot care and entrepreneurship.
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NLC suspends strike after FG agrees to N70,000 allowance
The Federal Government has agreed with the NLC to pay public sector workers a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for six months, starting in November.
Communities’ cooperation vital to military operations – GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, has urged communities to sustain cooperation and timely information sharing with troops to strengthen ongoing military operations.
Ebonyi Assembly unanimously backs state police bill
The proposed amendment seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution, as amended, to provide a legal framework for state police services while retaining the Nigeria Police Force at federal level.
Spain deports Nigerians, 15 others to Morocco
Spain has deported a group of migrants, including Nigerians, to Morocco after rejecting their asylum applications, amid concerns from human rights groups over the treatment of those returned.
WHO reports over 10,000 Bundibugyo virus cases in DRC
The World Health Organization reports that cases of Bundibugyo virus disease have topped 10,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the severe toll the ongoing Ebola outbreak is taking on families and health systems across the region.
US arrests Nigerian fugitive over alleged fraud against elderly
A 34-year-old Nigerian, Adetunji Abudu, has been arrested at a United States airport, seven years after he allegedly fled the country to Nigeria amid an investigation into a fraud and money-laundering scheme targeting elderly Americans.
Jaiz Bank’s N800bn financing portfolio targets exports, MSMEs— MD
The Managing Director of Jaiz Bank, Dr Haruna Musa says the bank’s financing portfolio is worth about N800 billion targeting trade.
GTCO links banking, merchant payments through Google Pay
The group said in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying that customers of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) could add eligible debit cards to Google Wallet, while businesses using Squad, its payment gateway operated by HabariPay, could accept Google Pay at checkout.
Data governance gaps can make capital costlier for African firms — NGX
The Group Managing Director, NGX, Mr Temi Poopola said this while delivering a keynote address on ‘Africa Capital Markets in a Data-driven Economy’. at the seventh CIO and C-Suite Conference and Awards Africa 2026 in Lagos.
Ebola: Sokoto is low-risk state – Commissioner
The Sokoto State Government has assured residents that the state remains at low risk of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), saying it has reactivated response mechanisms at all levels
Ebola: Katsina prepares isolation centre, trains health workers
The Katsina State Government has designated an isolation facility and deployed three emergency ambulances as part of measures to prepare for possible Ebola cases following the reported detection of the disease in Abuja.
Delta govt extends retirement age for health workers
The Delta State Government has approved the extension of the retirement age for skilled clinical health professionals in government hospitals from 60 to 65 years and length of service from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first.
NUC approves 34 courses for new Lagos federal varsity
The Federal University of Science and Technology (FUSTECH), Epe, Lagos State, has secured approval to admit up to 1,700 students into 34 undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Reps urge FG to halt public universities’ fee hikes
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for public tertiary institutions and seek a suspension of proposed school fee increases.
FG warns colleges against poor-quality degree programmes
The Federal Government has warned Colleges of Education against launching degree programmes without qualified lecturers, adequate facilities and effective quality assurance systems under the Dual Mandate policy.
Navy ends water crisis in Katsina community with solar project
The Nigerian Navy has provided a 50,000-litre solar-powered water supply scheme to address water scarcity in Doro community, Bindawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Nigeria delivered 127 million barrels of crude to refineries in 2026 — NUPRC
The Federal Government has unveiled a new gas production target of 12 billion standard cubic feet per day by 2030, with plans to expand domestic supply for electricity generation, manufacturing and other industrial activities.
TotalEnergies exits 15 Nigerian oil licences
French energy giant TotalEnergies has completed the $800m sale of its interests in 15 Nigerian oil licences to Vaaris, while retaining its economic interests in three gas assets supplying half of Nigeria LNG's gas.
Betta Edu @40: Celebrating leadership, grit and public service
Birthday tributes are no lengthy religious sermons, but how does one describe in a few words a vibrant young woman who, despite her age, exudes the wisdom of a 90-year-old?
Why Tinubu’s 2027 march started in Kaduna
History has a way of choosing its own geography. When President Bola Tinubu chose Kaduna to flag off his 2027 re-election campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026, he chose more than a location. He was sending a historic message.
Does Nigeria truly have over 103 million voters?
Ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in the elections is likely to be even lower than the average 26.7% four years ago. Nigerian voters are among the least enthusiastic in the world…. Out of more than 93.4 million registered voters, 24.9 million total votes were cast. This represented an 8.03-point decline from the 2019 elections and was the lowest voter turnout since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999.”
$20bn loan: Tinubu mortgaging Nigeria's future , says ADC-PCC
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly for approval to borrow an additional $20 billion and £1 billion, describing the move as reckless, unconscionable and a dangerous step towards Nigeria’s economic recolonisation.
2027: Opposition parties demand end to intimidation in Edo
The stakeholders urged security agencies to remain impartial and ensure equal protection for all political parties before, during and after the elections.
2027: Uzodimma campaigns door-to-door for Tinubu
In a speech at the event in Owerri, Uzodimma said the state resolved to lead the crusade, following a careful assessment of the president’s achievements and the necessity for continuity.
Auto-downloads, video streaming drain data fast, MTN tells subscribers
MTN Nigeria has blamed high-resolution video streaming, automatic downloads and background applications for the rapid depletion of subscribers’ data bundles, as the company sought to address complaints about unexplained data consumption.
Chipmakers indicate interest in $5bn Meta share sale
Meta Platforms plans to raise $35bn through a stock offering to finance its artificial intelligence expansion, as the Facebook parent intensifies efforts to compete in the fast-growing AI mark
NTEL targets Ibadan, Abia, Benin with wireless broadband
Nigerian telecommunications firm NTEL plans to expand its wireless broadband service to more cities, including Ibadan, Abia State and Benin, as it seeks to address connectivity gaps and rebuild its network.
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