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Nollywood actress Funke Akindele mourns gospel singer Toluwanisings
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has expressed sadness over the death of Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.
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24+ articlesLASEMA concludes Iganmu recovery, extinguishes fire at Ojodu Berger
With the earlier truck incident at Iganmu, recovery operations have been fully concluded. The Agency deployed its low bed and a private crane to ensure safe and professional evacuation.
EU leaders call for measures to tackle soaring energy prices
European Union leaders gathered in Brussels have urged more coordinated action to take on rising fuel prices.
Lady who styled Beyonce's Gele threatens legal action over misattribution
Award-winning Hollywood-based beauty entrepreneur Dr. (Mrs Azeezat Abiola Amusat, professionally known as Abiola Beauty Concept and popularly referred to as Celebrity Mama of Los Angeles, has threatened legal action against Linda Edozien and Beatrice Obinna Eneh, founders of Beauty in the Motherland (BITML); Oswald of Waldwide Pictures; and Irene Adubauba of Irene Artistry.
2027: Igbo community in Zamfara endorses Gov. Lawal's re-election
The Igbo Community Association in Zamfara has endorsed Gov. Dauda Lawal for the 2027 re-election bid.
IMF warns of rising debt, inflation risks amid global economic shifts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising public debt, inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions threaten global economic stability. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva gave the warning during the 2026 World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings Plenary on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand.
World Bank mobilises $112bn private capital to boost job creation
The World Bank Group says it mobilised $ 112bn in private capital in the last financial year, a threefold increase from about $ 35 bn in the 2022 financial year. The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, said this at the 2026 World Bank Group/IMF Meetings Plenary on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kidnapped Kaduna couple, 6-month-old daughter regain freedom
Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, abducted in Kaduna State, have regained their freedom. The source said the victims were released on Thursday. Further details are being awaited.
Human capital, Nigeria’s greatest resource, not oil — Tinubu
The President said ongoing reforms, including the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, aim to link infrastructure projects directly to standardised technical and vocational training across major sectors.
Presidency to pass National Policing Bill to NASS in two weeks
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the bill, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja.
2027: Wike urges Nigerians to reject political gamblers
Wike made the call at the inaugural Idoma Hall of Fame Induction, organised in collaboration with Ochetoha K’Idoma, as part of the Idoma Centenary Plus celebration in Abuja on Thursday.
Kwara to begin house-to-house polio immunisation Nov 7
Prof. Nusirat Elelu, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, said this at a meeting of the State Task Force on Immunisation and Primary Health Care (PHC) Service Delivery.
Lagos to divert traffic for Independence Bridge repair
The asphalt works on the bridge are scheduled to commence on Friday, October 16, 2026, at night; continue on Saturday, October 17, 2026, day and night; and be completed on Sunday, 18th October, 2026, day and night.
Martinez apologises for outburst against Man United
The Argentine had complained after the club's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid that manager Michael Carrick had been left with an under-equipped squad.
Keane slams Martinez for questioning Man United
Keane also said players at the club lack the authority to question anyone, since their performance has plummeted recently.
LASCOPA warns public against consuming oil scooped from tanker spillage
“Groundnut oil spilt onto a public road can come into contact with dirt, dust, harmful microorganisms, fuel, and other hazardous substances. Even when the oil appears clean, its safety cannot be verified through visual inspection alone”.
EFCC, NJI seek reforms for speedy trial of corruption cases
The call is contained in a communique issued by participants at the end of the 8th Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges, held in Abuja between 13-15 October, 2026.
Fatalities unknown as fallen tanker explodes in Edo
Efforts to establish the casualty figures continued on Thursday after a petrol tanker explosion at Oluku, along the Benin-Lagos Expressway in Edo State, left several people with burn injuries and destroyed shops and vehicles.
NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits
Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of NPHCDA, disclosed this during the agency’s quarterly media briefing on Thursday in Abuja.
LAWMA begins evacuation of waste at Iyana Oworo blackspot
Gbadegesin said LAWMA, in collaboration with relevant enforcement agencies, was investigating the source of the illegal dumping at the location.
2027: INEC inaugurates logistics committee for election materials
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, inaugurated the committee at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
NDLEA, NSIB, ASCON reforms: Tinubu sends 3 executive bills to Reps
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve three executive bills proposing a unified legal framework for drug enforcement, expanding the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau’s (NSIB) mandate to cover rail and maritime incidents, and replacing the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) with a National School of Government.
Diphtheria: 93% of cases had no full vaccination – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says 93 per cent of children affected by recent diphtheria outbreaks had not received the complete doses of recommended vaccines.
Ex-Senator Mandiya lay dead for 72 hours after bathroom fall — Ningi
Former senator Bello Mandiya lay dead in the bathroom of his Abuja residence for about 72 hours after reportedly slipping and hitting his head, Senator Abdul Ningi has recounted, describing the incident as a painful reminder of life’s uncertainty.
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