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Friday, 23 October 2026
- Netanyahu orders Hebron closure and full West Bank lockdown after shooting near city World
- NYC Council passes Romanch’s Law to end horse‑drawn carriage rides by 2028 World
- Taiwan suspends schools, businesses and flights as Typhoon Champi nears World
- Tibet earthquake kills 16, injures dozens, collapses hundreds of homes World
- FIFA appoints normalisation committee to run Nigeria Football Federation until May 2027 Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria’s U‑23 squad named for DR Congo qualifiers Africa/Nigeria
- Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93 after six‑decade career World
- Four new transmission substations commissioned in Kano, adding 544MW to the power grid Africa/Nigeria
Thursday, 22 October 2026
- Nigeria’s NEC backs 90‑day plan to curb living costs and boost food affordability Africa/Nigeria
- INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III secures two arrests in Nigeria and recovers $105 million across Africa Africa/Nigeria
- Former Vice President Atiku urges INEC to release voters register before 2027 election Africa/Nigeria
- Saudi Aramco orders evacuation of Dhahran headquarters as Houthi clashes intensify World
- Edo inmate Osita Thomas escapes during court hearing, authorities call for public help Africa/Nigeria
- Oyo Governor Makinde urges rivals to match his stamina after stage leap in Akure Africa/Nigeria
- France reports first human death from livestock‑borne Shamonda virus World
- Tinubu inaugurates final stretch of Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano expressway Africa/Nigeria
- Kaduna Police Explain Defamation Case Involving Nagarta Radio Journalist Africa/Nigeria
- Mother of Alan Jones victim weeps in court, says she trusted broadcaster World
- Wodonga vigil for Helen Haines sparks calls for safer politics World
- Netanyahu and Eisenkot share hawkish stance, unlikely to change Palestinian policy after election World
- Meta slapped with $25 billion penalty in New Mexico privacy case tied to Cambridge Analytica World
- Recurring methane emissions force school closures and hospitalise over 300 in Ogun State Africa/Nigeria
- Lyon Prohibits All Demonstrations on October 24 After Weekend Unrest World
- Edo Police Recover 350 Ammunition Rounds from Commercial Bus, Arrest Suspects Africa/Nigeria
- EFCC arraigns six individuals in separate fraud and theft cases worth over N160 million Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian army frees four kidnapping victims in Zamfara and Kebbi Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria's cash outside banks rises to N4.92tn in September as money supply expands Africa/Nigeria
- Bauchi mosque imam removed for campaigning in support of Tinubu Africa/Nigeria
- Atiku demands audit of N10bn Ebola fund amid Abuja case concerns Africa/Nigeria
- NY congressional candidate Brad Lander detained by Israeli forces during olive harvest World
- Nigeria Immigration chief warns staff of corruption, pledges sanctions after tenure extension Africa/Nigeria
- Major General Julius Osifo takes charge of Nigeria’s Military Pensions Board, vows faster benefit payouts Africa/Nigeria
- Alt Bank switches to MIZAN platform to support Islamic and non‑interest banking Africa/Nigeria
- US pulls non‑essential embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify World
- Kaduna Prepares to Host President Tinubu for APC 2027 Campaign Flag‑Off Africa/Nigeria
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
- United Nigeria Airlines chief calls for skill‑focused reforms in Nigerian universities Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in diplomat’s wife after Uganda holiday Africa/Nigeria
- Eight Zamfara legislators rejoin APC after Tinubu‑Matawalle mediation Africa/Nigeria
- Senate rejects NMDPRA petrol import figures, summons NNPCL and NEITI Africa/Nigeria
- Ogun State says gas odour incident in Ijebu area is under control after hospitalising students Africa/Nigeria
- Dangote Group secures quarter stake in Kenya pipeline as part of $50bn Africa energy push Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case, launches containment with Uganda collaboration Africa/Nigeria
- Victor Osimhen’s strike seals Galatasaray’s 4‑2 comeback win over Lille Africa/Nigeria
- JAMB to add life skills, critical thinking to UTME Africa/Nigeria
- Edo and Jigawa authorities call for calm and strict Ebola precautions after new case in Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
- Kwara Polytechnic to charge N2,000 monthly for unclaimed certificates from January 2027 Africa/Nigeria
- Senate President Akpabio urges deeper Nigeria‑UK legislative cooperation Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian House Committee Gives Telecom CEOs One‑Week Deadline to Address Network Failures Africa/Nigeria
- Ekiti and Benue Assemblies Approve State Police Bills Amid Push for Decentralised Policing Africa/Nigeria
- FCT leaders and workers pledge support for Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria places 46 Ebola contacts on 21‑day no‑fly list Africa/Nigeria
- Australian MP Helen Haines undergoes double amputation after deliberate car attack World
- US revokes more than 300,000 visas in second Trump term, prompting rights‑group criticism World
- Brazil electoral court orders Meta to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of runoff World
- Western Sydney International Airport opens for commercial flights, targeting 10 million passengers a year World
- Mexico Grants Reno Omokri Agrément as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Four Latin American Nations Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria Senate urges emergency funds and mandatory screening to curb Ebola spread Africa/Nigeria
- U.S. envoy meets Putin, discusses Ukraine talks and releases jailed American World
- Nigeria's House of Representatives calls for swift release of Ebola emergency funds Africa/Nigeria
- Federal High Court Dismisses Wisdom Party Registration Suit Africa/Nigeria
- AAC candidate Sowore seeks Aso Rock venue for campaign council inauguration Africa/Nigeria
- PANDEF urges federal government to restore original Lagos‑Calabar coastal highway plan Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria's NBTI announces over $600m pipeline to boost innovation and clean energy Africa/Nigeria
- Rescue operations persist for a trapped shark in Busan as large crowds watch World
- Uganda confirms no active Ebola cases amid Nigerian infection report Africa/Nigeria
- Argentina’s Milei accuses Brazil’s Lula of election meddling ahead of runoff World
- Finance Minister Oyedele denies plans to tax petrol, calls reports fake news Africa/Nigeria
- NELFUND stresses student loans are optional for Nigerian tertiary students Africa/Nigeria
- Lula and Bolsonaro File Disqualification Requests Ahead of Brazil Run‑off World
- UK government gives go‑ahead to Jackdaw gas field drilling amid climate debate World
- Brendan Nugent appears silent in first court hearing over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines World
- US envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in St Petersburg to meet Putin after constructive talks with Zelensky World
- Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa endorses Tinubu’s door‑to‑door mobilisation ahead of 2027 election Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case while Uganda denies domestic outbreak Africa/Nigeria
- Elon Musk says merging Tesla and SpaceX would be beneficial as special committees examine the deal World
- Court of Appeal upholds order for fresh APC primary in Zamfara North Africa/Nigeria
- JPMorgan deposits N50bn to secure Nigerian merchant banking licence Africa/Nigeria
- PRP chairman Hakeem Baba‑Ahmed condemns Tinubu’s record and warns of northern resistance ahead of 2027 election Africa/Nigeria
- Imo High Court Schedules Four‑Day Hearing for Five Suspected NYSC Kidnapper Suspects Africa/Nigeria
- Police fire tear gas at Lagos #EndSARS memorial Africa/Nigeria
- Ukraine conducts first aerial drone rescue of frontline soldier World
- Nigerian stock market rebounds, adding N411bn in market capitalisation as buying interest lifts key stocks Africa/Nigeria
- Ogun Police Rescue 11 Ghanaians from Visa Scam Hostage Situation Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria records first Ebola case as virus spreads from DRC via Uganda Africa/Nigeria
- Prince Harry says he aims to mend ties with King Charles and Prince William after UK return World
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Nigeria U-17 women secure 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico in Morocco Africa/Nigeria
- US judge dismisses Sam Altman's sister's sexual abuse claim over medical exam refusal World
- Kano and Ogun State Assemblies Advance Key Legislative Initiatives Africa/Nigeria
- Pa Reuben Fasoranti, 100, dies – Afenifere leader mourned by Tinubu and Abiodun Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case in Abuja, activates containment measures Africa/Nigeria
- UK sends RAF Typhoon jets, advisers and transport aircraft to Saudi Arabia for defensive support against Houthi attacks World
- Nigeria police detain anti‑Tinubu activists and restrict protest venue in the north Africa/Nigeria
- Five Nigerian state assemblies endorse constitutional amendment for state police Africa/Nigeria
- Atiku Abubakar Criticises Tinubu Over Fuel Subsidy Removal and Security Issues Africa/Nigeria
- Eniola Badmus publicly apologises to Laide Bakare after podcast incident Africa/Nigeria
- Governor Otu’s financial turnaround fuels calls for a landslide re‑election Africa/Nigeria
- INEC Chairman Urges Staff to Stay Neutral Ahead of 2027 Elections Africa/Nigeria
- Joint Task Force North West frees 27 kidnapping victims and recovers motorcycle in Katsina Africa/Nigeria
- Stallion Group says court ruling does not affect wider businesses Africa/Nigeria
- Six years after EndSARS protests, allegations of police abuse persist in Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
- Anambra State launches emergency response after confirming Lassa fever case in Ayamelum Africa/Nigeria
- Governor Sanwo-Olu replaces LAWMA chief amid Lagos waste emergency Africa/Nigeria
- Eastern Spain hit by torrential rain, four dead and hundreds stranded World
- South Korea reduces Kyiv embassy staff as dispute over North Korean POW transfer deepens World
- Saudi Arabia delays Future Investment Initiative to 2027 after Houthi attacks World
- Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University and former APGA governorship candidate, dies Africa/Nigeria
- James Tedesco appointed captain for Kangaroos test against Fiji at Rugby League World Cup World
- Nigerian naira hovers around 1,330 per dollar as official rate steadies, parallel market remains higher Africa/Nigeria
- Mississippi attorney general rules police use of force justified in fatal shooting of infant World
- President Tinubu Rejects Fuel Subsidy Reinstatement, Citing Economic Risks Africa/Nigeria
- NAFDAC seizes counterfeit alcohol operation in Aba valued at over N500 million Africa/Nigeria
- Pat Utomi warns election rigging could spark civil conflict in Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian Air Force strikes ISWAP hideout in Lake Chad, kills senior leaders Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria's Federal Mortgage Bank approves over N208bn in 2025 loans, funds nearly 7,000 homes Africa/Nigeria
- Iheanacho extends goal streak as Bursaspor beat Pendikspor 2-0 Africa/Nigeria
- Bauchi NDC governorship hopeful Ibrahim Kashim quits party ahead of elections Africa/Nigeria
- Japan launches MMX probe to Mars moon Phobos for first sample return World
- Tinubu vows no return to fuel subsidy amid opposition criticism Africa/Nigeria
- Tinubu approves 18‑month extensions for heads of Nigeria’s Correctional and Immigration Services Africa/Nigeria
Monday, 19 October 2026
- Ukraine drone strike sets Saint Petersburg refinery ablaze, kills one World
- Lula and Bolsonaro clash in heated first debate ahead of Brazil runoff World
- UEFA sets November deadline for FIFA to disclose World Cup sell‑off documents World
- Greens senator Jordon Steele-John denies misconduct allegations amid internal probe World
- Two dead after diesel tanker falls and ignites beneath Lagos' Otedola Bridge Africa/Nigeria
- Aliko Dangote agrees to join Bae U’s YouTube interview to reach younger Nigerians Africa/Nigeria
- Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer surgery ends need for further treatment World
- Nigerian Air Force lowers water level at Igbokoda crash site as 14‑day recovery effort continues Africa/Nigeria
- Fire destroys 15 shops and damages 25 others at Ibadan’s Bodija market Africa/Nigeria
- Rivers State Assembly reinstates three pro‑Fubara legislators after appeal Africa/Nigeria
- ADC and Kwankwasiyya challenge Tinubu’s re‑election amid economic concerns Africa/Nigeria
- Awka Diocese Rejects Bishop Ibezim’s Suspension, Threatens Exit from Church of Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
- Elon Musk pledges to give a SpaceX share to each U.S. child in 2027 World
- Otedola hosts dinner for Lagos deputy governor Hamzat, inviting Dangote and Rabiu Africa/Nigeria
- NDC moves inauguration of campaign council to 26 October due to presidential candidate’s overseas engagement Africa/Nigeria
- NGX Group wins Africa’s Best Exchange award at Euromoney Markets 2026 Africa/Nigeria
- Delta State mourns death of former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, aged 71 Africa/Nigeria
- Australian independent MP Helen Haines critically injured after deliberate car attack in Victoria World
- World Food Programme reduces Gaza food assistance for half a million amid funding shortfall World
- Peter Obi urges UK‑based Nigerians to halt remittances and promote voting for accountable leaders Africa/Nigeria
- Israeli police arrest ten settlers after attacks on US journalist and European officials in West Bank World
- Police detain 17 suspects over witchcraft claim in Bauchi, 3 in Delta over alleged N2m theft Africa/Nigeria
- Macron condemns violence as thousands arrested in France's cost‑of‑living protests World
- UK Prime Minister calls NEET crisis an economic catastrophe, urges investment in youth World
- UN lauds Nigeria’s solar electrification project that reaches five million households Africa/Nigeria
- APC campaign chief Abdulaziz Yari tours northern traditional rulers and defends Tinubu on security challenges Africa/Nigeria
- Ogun Igbo group backs Tinubu and Yayi for 2027 polls Africa/Nigeria
- INEC launches distribution of 32,518 voter cards in Kwara, warns of low turnout Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Minister and Rivers Governor Hold Reconciliation Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria disputes World Bank's half‑year debt‑service ratio, cites data gaps Africa/Nigeria
- Digital Communications Tower Commissioned in Bende, Abia State Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria’s cash transfer scheme reaches over 10 million households, World Bank urges broader reach and sustainability Africa/Nigeria
- Gombe Governor Condoles Bauchi Over Death of Health Agency Chief and Four Children Africa/Nigeria
- Plateau State records an estimated 11,000 tuberculosis cases in 2026 Africa/Nigeria
- Vandalism of Pantami campaign office sparks blame‑game between Gombe APC and PDP Africa/Nigeria
- Dangote Refinery IPO draws investors from 90+ countries as valuation climbs 33% Africa/Nigeria
- Flydubai captain recounts axe attack that sent plane 16,000ft into descent World
- Udinese keeper Okoye faces defeat, Marseille's Nnadi shines with first assist Africa/Nigeria
- Goldman Sachs lifts 2026 Brent outlook as Middle East supply rebounds, projects $80 average for 2027 Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria launches 16MW solar mini‑grid network and commissions 1MW project in Gombe Africa/Nigeria
- Simmons' Achilles tear ends Kings’ comeback hopes World
- Nigeria’s hypemen energise Afrobeats with high‑octane crowd‑call style Africa/Nigeria
- PRP chief alleges Buhari opposed Tinubu’s succession, calling his presidency harmful to Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
- Austrian Airlines flight OS82 diverts to Sofia after bomb threat, resumes to Vienna World
Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Yahaya Bello asserts confidence ahead of 2027 Kogi Central Senate race Africa/Nigeria
- Deputy governor’s convoy blocked by youths in Zamfara amid security concerns Africa/Nigeria
- Abubakar Kabir Bichi’s Role as Appropriation Committee Chair Highlights Kano’s Influence in Parliament Africa/Nigeria
- Former El‑Rufai Ally Leads Mass Defection of ADC Members to APC in Kaduna Africa/Nigeria
- Trump publicly backs Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election World
- Presidency dismisses governor's N250bn NLNG dividend claim as unfounded Africa/Nigeria
- Ogun police detain 56‑year‑old in suspected arson that killed his wife Africa/Nigeria
- FCT Minister and Rivers Governor Hold Private Reconciliation Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections Africa/Nigeria
- Kebbi state government disputes UNDP poverty ranking, accuses ADC candidate of politicisation Africa/Nigeria
- Trump Blames Immigration for French Protests, Urges Border Tightening World
- Four service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military training base World
- Rubio Visits Uzbekistan as US Focuses on Central Asian Partnerships World
- Alleged Guard Assault Prompts Calls for Redress in WA Youth Detention Centres World
- Limoges historic town hall damaged by fire amid nationwide protests World
- Petrol tanker collision sparks fire, destroys buildings in Agbor, Delta State Africa/Nigeria
- Accord Party doubts Rainbow Coalition’s electoral prospects in Kwara for 2027 Africa/Nigeria
- Borno Governor Blames Scavengers for N3bn Power Line Loss, Imposes Scrap Metal Ban Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria’s drug agency seizes billions in tramadol and intercepts cannabis bound for Saudi Arabia Africa/Nigeria
- One injured after partial collapse of five‑storey construction site in Abuja Africa/Nigeria
- FRSC Ogun State Sector Commander Oludare Ogunjobi Passes Away After Short Illness Africa/Nigeria
- Riyadh’s Kingdom Centre orders remote work after Houthi attacks; two helicopter pilots killed near Yemen border World
- SERAP files court action demanding INEC disclose N126.46bn electoral spending Africa/Nigeria
- Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham dies aged 32 after kidney infection Africa/Nigeria
- Accord Lagos Chair Calls for Clarification on Adeleke’s Role in Tinubu Campaign Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria sets 7% growth target, aims to outpace IMF forecast Africa/Nigeria
- Silver Ferns lead early as Diamonds chase 100th test milestone in Constellation Cup opener World
- Iran reiterates conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz as US response under review World
- Caulfield Cup death of Ohope Wins sparks calls for racing industry accountability World
- Nigeria pushes for Chinese investment as officials stress policy stability ahead of elections Africa/Nigeria
- European diplomats and French mayor attacked by masked settlers in West Bank amid olive harvest World
- Truck plows into Wichita youth soccer match, killing child and adult and injuring multiple spectators World
- Ukraine refutes Russian claim of capturing 1,800 sq km and 100 settlements since September World
- Makinde campaign claims victory in 12 states ahead of 2027 presidential election Africa/Nigeria
- Settler violence in West Bank sparks diplomatic condemnation and US call for crackdown World
- COAS visits Maiduguri amid parents’ plea over 78 abducted children Africa/Nigeria
- Kano troops and hunters kill two suspected kidnappers, recover N10m ransom in Falgore Forest Africa/Nigeria
Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Enugu Governor removes Keke fees and pushes operating hours to 10pm Africa/Nigeria
- Kano Governor vows Northern Nigeria will back Tinubu in 2027 election Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria mourns death of veteran diplomat and journalist Patrick Dele Cole Africa/Nigeria
- NSCDC Mining Marshals deny role in Niger miners’ deaths, while former state commandant apologises Africa/Nigeria
- California’s Norte Fire spreads amid Santa Ana winds, prompting evacuations and damage to homes World
- Sokoto Court Rejects Former ADC Chairman’s Bid to Reclaim Party Leadership Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets miss 2027 U‑17 AFCON and World Cup after WAFU‑B exit Africa/Nigeria
- EU commits €20 million to bolster Nigeria’s armed forces amid security challenges Africa/Nigeria
- DLA summons Taraba candidate after Tinubu endorsement Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian phone traders demand 90‑day pause on new registration fees Africa/Nigeria
- Gombe aspirant Abdulkadir Hamma Saleh switches from PDP to APC ahead of 2027 polls Africa/Nigeria
- Adams and Iwobi secure crucial wins for Venezia and Fulham Africa/Nigeria
- Sokoto State Council greenlights over N21bn for roads, boreholes and hospital upgrades Africa/Nigeria
- Wike links Nigeria’s economic recovery to Tinubu reforms amid political tensions Africa/Nigeria
- Two police officers killed as gunmen set Aba police station ablaze Africa/Nigeria
- ADC Campaign Council Labels Atiku Abubakar a Pan‑Nigerian Candidate Ahead of 2027 Election Africa/Nigeria
- Lagos lawyers urge hospitals to stop demanding deposits before emergency care Africa/Nigeria
- Opposition G‑100 coalition eyes consensus presidential candidate shortly before 2027 vote Africa/Nigeria
- Federal Neuro‑Psychiatric Hospital launches probe into nursing student’s death Africa/Nigeria
- Lyon tourist office torched amid France's cost‑of‑living unrest World
- Dispute emerges over alleged presidential scrutiny of vice‑president’s staff appointments Africa/Nigeria
- Davido aide Israel DMW backs Atiku, calls for free vote ahead of 2027 Nigerian election Africa/Nigeria
- CAN President Calls for Hope and Accountability as Nigeria Marks 50‑Year Milestone Africa/Nigeria
- Governor Makinde says poverty, not religion, is Nigeria’s chief challenge and calls on Christians to engage in politics Africa/Nigeria
- IMF chair notes global resilience amid Russian‑Ukraine dispute walkout World
- Wallaroos secure 56‑12 win over Scotland but aim for further progress World
- Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara adjusts to life in Miami after five‑year imprisonment World
- Trump signs order waiving Russia sanctions, easing pressure on Moscow World
- Mexican court hands 158‑year sentences to three men for killing Australian brothers and US friend in Baja California World
- Oba Moses Ekundayo Bakare of Idogun dies after 24‑hour coma Africa/Nigeria
- Enugu State to Disburse N32bn for Long‑standing Gratuity Debts Africa/Nigeria
- Former Nigeria coach Clemens Westerhof hospitalized with colon cancer in the Netherlands Africa/Nigeria
- Eight receive eight‑year sentences for thuggery in Bauchi's Unguwar Dim Africa/Nigeria
- Oyo police recover one‑month‑old baby after alleged sale for N2 million Africa/Nigeria
- PSG confirms surgery for Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade after fibula fracture Africa/Nigeria
- Italian prosecutors expand probe into Israeli officials over alleged flotilla abuses World
- Femi Adebayo reveals star‑packed cast for Jagun Jagun 2, Netflix to launch Dec. 4 Africa/Nigeria
- Abuja Women’s Centre Adds First Wheelchair Ramp After 34 Years Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria's First Lady Calls for State‑Level Community Food Banks Amid Nationwide Food Outreach Expansion Africa/Nigeria
- Tinubu authorises lifetime pay for retired immigration chiefs as service reforms expand Africa/Nigeria
- Federal High Court upholds UBA's receiver appointment in N156bn Stallion Group debt case Africa/Nigeria
- Iran rejects Saudi claims of backing Houthi attacks amid rising tensions World
- Houthis hit Aden’s presidential palace, killing five and prompting international condemnation World
- US photojournalist hospitalised after settlers attack during West Bank olive harvest World
- UNICEF reports over 340 child deaths in Gaza despite year‑long ceasefire World
- Pope Leo XIV to leave Rome hospital after lung cancer surgery, will lead prayers on Sunday World
Friday, 16 October 2026
- Police detain Cockroach Janta Party leader ahead of Delhi rally World
- Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Blames NLNG Dividend Delay for State Development Setbacks Africa/Nigeria
- Brent rises to $110 a barrel amid Middle East and Ukraine tensions Africa/Nigeria
- DSS arrests Faisal Maina, son of former pension reform chief, and hands him over to EFCC Africa/Nigeria
- Five suspects detained in joint operation after NYSC mass kidnapping in Imo State Africa/Nigeria
- Katie Zacharia’s five‑day stint ends, setting record for briefest White House press secretary tenure World
- Lagos Commodities Exchange launches platform to improve petroleum price transparency Africa/Nigeria
- NDC vice‑president Kwankwaso rejects calls to abandon 2027 presidential race Africa/Nigeria
- Mob Sets Lagos BRT Bus Alight After Fatal Collision with Motorcyclist Africa/Nigeria
- Operation Fansan Yamma neutralises two suspects and seizes weapons in Sokoto Africa/Nigeria
- Five arrested in Osun after 14‑year‑old boy shot dead Africa/Nigeria
- NGX Group Drives Cross‑Border Investment Talks Across Africa Africa/Nigeria
- President Tinubu submits six INEC nominees to Senate ahead of 2027 elections Africa/Nigeria
- Kwankwasiyya supporters rally in Kano over NDC candidate’s exclusion from INEC list Africa/Nigeria
- Coordinated Boko Haram and ISWAP raid on Mairari base leaves at least 14 feared dead Africa/Nigeria
- Police detain four in Calabar over alleged electricity infrastructure theft Africa/Nigeria
- Onafriq to shut down Baxi agent banking operations in Nigeria amid economic pressures Africa/Nigeria
- Iheanacho sets Turkish record with 10‑match scoring streak for Bursaspor Africa/Nigeria
- SSG urges Kaduna governing boards to operate strictly within legal framework Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria aircraft makes emergency landing after door opens mid‑flight Africa/Nigeria
- PRP candidate Donald Duke says security costs outpace Nigeria's oil production expenses Africa/Nigeria
- Rivers State police suspend senior officers after video links cultists to police outpost renovation Africa/Nigeria
- Benue police launch rescue operation after priest abducted on Otobi‑Ajege road Africa/Nigeria
- Tope Alabi mourns the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings Africa/Nigeria
- APC launches nationwide rally tour, President Tinubu to attend 12 of 32 states Africa/Nigeria
- Diri and Duke clash over feasibility of Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway Africa/Nigeria
- Edo Governor Okpebholo vows market reconstruction and trader aid after Oluku fire Africa/Nigeria
- UK threatens blanket visa ban on Eritreans amid stalemate over deportations Africa/Nigeria
- APC campaign council visits Ibadan and Oyo traditional rulers for 2027 re‑election push Africa/Nigeria
- Prime Minister Carney urges Albertans to reject separation vote amid sovereignty concerns World
- Australia edge New Zealand 24-22 in World Cup opener, Bostock hat‑trick seals win World
- Somalia Sets 2027 Parliamentary and Presidential Election Dates Amid Opposition Dispute Africa/Nigeria
- China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion World
- New Yalu River Bridge opens after 12‑year delay, boosting China‑North Korea trade World
- Teen gunman kills four at Oregon elementary school before being shot by civilian World
- CAF sends 15‑man inspection team to Nigeria for final venue checks Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria's FX demand soars to 15‑year high as services and financial flows dominate Africa/Nigeria
- Sub‑Saharan Africa faces $209bn funding gap for Black‑owned businesses, report says Africa/Nigeria
- Federal High Court in Abuja acquits Aliyu Abubakar and Malabu Oil in long‑running money‑laundering cases Africa/Nigeria
- Tinubu directs security chiefs to rescue abductees and secure January elections Africa/Nigeria
- Africa CDC flags over $700m unaccounted Ebola funding in DR Congo Africa/Nigeria
Thursday, 15 October 2026
- NDC signals readiness to restore fuel subsidy if elected in 2027 Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria’s Power Minister dismisses tariff hike rumours amid new Ibadan mini‑grid rollout Africa/Nigeria
- Kaduna family freed after week-long kidnapping by bandits Africa/Nigeria
- First Niger Bridge Reopens After 38‑Day Closure for Emergency Repairs Africa/Nigeria
- Two Borno men receive life terms for aiding Boko Haram in Abuja court Africa/Nigeria
- Maduro and wife Flores plead not guilty to US torture charges World
- Trump Cancels Planned Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter's Execution World
- FIFA Council presses for documents after Infantino’s aborted commercial rights proposal Africa/Nigeria
- German police seize humanoid robot after alleged assault on teenage girl in Cologne World
- Fire breaks out at Oluku Market, Benin City Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria's headline inflation eases to 14.6% in September as energy costs jump Africa/Nigeria
- Ancient Mediterranean Vessel Unearthed Off Turkey’s Coast World
- Netflix announces 1,000-job reduction, its biggest cut since 2022 World
- FAAC allocates N2.428 trillion of September revenue to federal, state and local governments Africa/Nigeria
- Atiku launches Ask AA portal to answer Nigerians' questions ahead of 2027 election Africa/Nigeria
- Ukraine lifts US‑backed pause on Russian oil refinery attacks, sparking Trump criticism Africa/Nigeria
- Finnish Appeal Court Reduces Simon Ekpa's Prison Term to Four Years While Keeping Terrorism Conviction Africa/Nigeria
- Bandits' raids in Niger State leave five dead, 18 abducted and communities displaced Africa/Nigeria
- Lagos to divert traffic on Independence Bridge during three‑day asphalt repairs Africa/Nigeria
- Cardoso underscores Nigeria’s monetary reforms and reserve strength at IMF forum Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria Immigration Service officer killed in Niger State patrol attack, colleague wounded Africa/Nigeria
- Traditional ruler in Plateau State killed by suspected gunmen Africa/Nigeria
- Kaduna stakeholders call for stronger enforcement of VAPP law amid rising SGBV cases Africa/Nigeria
- Martinez cites anger after Atletico loss, urges greater United investment Africa/Nigeria
- ADC chief Dele Momodu claims INEC bias and says party can block Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election Africa/Nigeria
- Roof collapse at Peshawar private school kills at least 28 children and a teacher Africa/Nigeria
- OPay honoured as Digital Bank and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026 Africa/Nigeria
- Martinez’s United future in doubt as Arsenal and United monitor Newcastle’s Toure Africa/Nigeria
- ADC leader Dele Momodu accuses President Tinubu of emulating Abacha’s coercive tactics Africa/Nigeria
- Baptist leader urges Nigerian youths to avoid electoral violence ahead of 2027 polls Africa/Nigeria
- Peter Obi Media Office Criticises Vice‑President Shettima Over ‘Diminished’ Comment Africa/Nigeria
- Caine Prize winner refutes AI authorship after Atlantic claims Africa/Nigeria
- Akpabio urges APC governors to stay in office, not chase unavailable posts Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria launches $78.5bn private‑capital drive for 65 infrastructure projects Africa/Nigeria
- CAF boosts annual funding for African football federations to $700,000 Africa/Nigeria
- Eko Power Confirms Lagos State Licence for Southern Distribution Africa/Nigeria
- Gospel singer Toluwanisings dies after being rushed to eight Ibadan hospitals Africa/Nigeria
- Nigeria's U‑17s lose to Niger, face must‑win clash with Côte d’Ivoire Africa/Nigeria
- BusinessDay BAFI Awards Honour PalmPay and RMB Nigeria Across Digital Payments and Merchant Banking Africa/Nigeria
- Pope Leo XIV discharged early after lung surgery and resumes public duties Africa/Nigeria
- Kwara police arrest suspects over alleged grave exhumations and missing heads Africa/Nigeria
- Search and recovery continue after NAF crash in Igbokoda, with health and environmental measures underway Africa/Nigeria
- Real Madrid rally to 4-3 win over Roma in Champions League Africa/Nigeria
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
- PSG secure 4-2 win over Manchester City at Etihad Africa/Nigeria
- Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr receives four‑match ban, misses El Clasico Africa/Nigeria
- Barcola's hat‑trick powers Liverpool to 6‑3 Champions League victory over LASK Africa/Nigeria
- Tinubu launches APC campaign council, pledges governance over rallies Africa/Nigeria
- US Mission in Nigeria Confirms Visa Fees Are Non‑Refundable, Warns Against Fraudulent Schemes Africa/Nigeria
- Osun Governor Adeleke backs Tinubu’s 2027 bid, vows to ‘dance back to Aso Rock’ Africa/Nigeria
- Atiku condemns Tinubu’s expanded APC campaign council as political overreach Africa/Nigeria
- President Tinubu pushes bill to replace ASCON with new National School of Government Africa/Nigeria
- INEC chair stresses human vote will trump AI in Nigeria's 2027 election Africa/Nigeria
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