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Troops kill 35 terrorists, rescue 20 corps members in one week

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement signed and released on Saturday, reviewing the military’s operational gains across the country.

Sokoto donates 10 vehicles to protect Badagry-Sokoto highway workers

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who represented the Minister of Works, David Umahi, handed over the vehicles to the Army at the Headquarters of the 8 Division in Sokoto.

Yoruba language should be preserved for generations to come — Hamzat

Hamzat, on his part, believes Yoruba language should not take the back seat in favour of other things but be preserved for generations to come.

Akande begins diplomatic mission in Denmark

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Sweden, Lola Akande, has formally begun her diplomatic mission to Denmark, with a call for stronger bilateral cooperation in climate action, security and sustainable development.

Ethiopia, Eritrea accuse each other of preparing for war

Ethiopian forces have made gains against Tigrayan rebels as tensions with neighbouring Eritrea intensify, raising fears that the conflict could spread into a regional war.

S/Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive allowing asylum applications following anti-migrant protests that turned violent in Johannesburg and Durban.

FG rules out solar import ban, backs quality standards

The Federal Government has ruled out an immediate ban on imported solar panels, warning that local manufacturers are not yet equipped to meet Nigeria’s demand for affordable renewable energy.

Cisco, UNDP target 150,000 Nigerian youths for digital skills

Cisco and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled a three-year initiative projected to provide more than $50m in digital learning support for 150,000 Nigerian youths.

FG targets two million tonnes of sugar in $7.1bn plan

The Federal Government has unveiled a $7.1bn investment plan to raise Nigeria’s sugar production to more than two million tonnes within 10 years, as it intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on imports.

Nigeria records 1,115 Lassa fever cases, 263 deaths in nine months

FG, States move to strengthen grassroots nutrition delivery

The Federal Government and state governments have pledged to strengthen grassroots collaboration to translate nutrition policies into measurable improvements in communities and households, with particular focus on tackling malnutrition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative seeks to improve nutrition delivery through coordinated interventions across health, education, agriculture, water, sanitation, and social protection sectors.

Alausa seeks stronger education role in tackling child malnutrition

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called for a stronger role in tackling child malnutrition through school feeding, school health and nutrition education.

UK study visa withdrawals rise to 22.7% for Nigerians

UK universities are withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students amid a sharp increase in study visa application withdrawals and tougher immigration compliance rules, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Nigerian girls’ tech initiative wins Commonwealth award

A Nigerian initiative promoting digital skills and science education among girls has won the 2026 Universal Access and Service Excellence Award of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation.

Zamfara SUBEB, UBEC partner to boost teachers’ digital literacy

The Zamfara Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) has commenced a four-day training on basic computer hardware and software for 75 participants drawn from across the state.

FG issues N729bn bonds to clear power sector debt

The Federal Government has begun settling outstanding debts owed to electricity generation companies and their gas suppliers through a N728.98bn bond issuance, in a move aimed at easing liquidity constraints in the power sector.

Power minister convenes security agencies over vandalism

The federal government has begun fresh efforts to tackle vandalism of electricity infrastructure, bringing security agencies and power sector stakeholders together to develop measures to protect critical assets and improve supply.

NNPC Ltd. extends fuel discount promotion by one week

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has extended its N66 discount promotion on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by one week, now including Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) at its retail outlets.

The Economist and the fallacy of overgeneralisation

The Economist’s October 1 article, “Nigerians dislike their president, but may re-elect him anyway,” is serious foreign correspondence and deserves to be treated as such. It makes valid observations about hardship, insecurity and Nigeria’s fragmented opposition. But its headline reaches a national conclusion that its reporting does not sufficiently establish: that Nigerians, collectively, “dislike” President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Asari Dokubo's pipeline contract claims and the stakes for Niger Delta security

Former Niger Delta militant Asari Dokubo is known for his outspoken views on issues affecting the Niger Delta. His recent comments on pipeline surveillance contracts, however, have generated considerable debate about the potential consequences of making unverified claims about sensitive security and economic arrangements.

21st-century demands vs 19th-century pay: The crisis facing Nigerian educators

Nigeria cannot continue to celebrate teachers on World Teachers’ Day while neglecting their welfare for the remaining 364 days. If the country genuinely wants an educated, productive, and globally competitive population, it must treat the people who produce that population as an investment, not an expense.

Atiku is bitter because Tinubu outsmarted him — Keyamo

In a statement, Keyamo said what we are witnessing with Atiku's recent tantrums against Tinubu, veiled as opposition heroics, is actually a higher form of depression in the field of mental health called agitated depression.

Yari, Uzodimma, Betta Edu set for APC campaign council

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set a target of mobilising 40 million women’s votes for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid as the party prepares to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council on October 14.

Northern youth forum backs Tinubu’s re-election bid

The Traditional Youth Forum of Nigeria has pledged to mobilise young people and grassroots communities nationwide in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing his administration’s youth-focused initiatives.

NLNG unveils AI tool to cut MRI scan time by 90%

Nigeria LNG Limited has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered innovation that could cut magnetic resonance imaging scan times by up to 90 per cent without requiring new MRI equipment.

Kaduna: Army warns residents, farmers ahead of live-fire exercise

The exercise will take place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Area, Kachia, according to a statement signed by Maj. G.A. Okupe, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, on Friday in Kaduna.

Technology: AI will help achieve 2030 health targets – Stakeholders

They made the call on Friday in Abuja, at a meeting on implementation of the 2026/2027 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP).