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Aiyedatiwa Orders Fumigation of Igbokoda River Following NAF Plane Crash

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has directed the state ministries of environment and health to undertake extensive fumigation of the Igbokoda River following complaints from residents about a strong stench emanating from the site of last week’s Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash. The directive is intended to prevent a possible outbreak of diseases in […]

El-Rufai’s Trial Resumes at Federal High Court After Eight-Hour Hearing

The corruption trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was scheduled to continue on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, barely a day after an eight-hour hearing at the Kaduna State High Court over allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office. El-Rufai appeared on Tuesday before Justice Darius Khobo of the […]

Tinubu Pledges to Uphold APC Manifesto, Campaign Promises Ahead of 2027 Election

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to uphold the All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto and honour his commitments to the party as he seeks re-election in the 2027 general election. Tinubu made the pledge on Wednesday during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he described himself as an […]

Zenith Bank Launches Empowerment Programme for 300 Lagos Schoolgirls

Zenith Bank Plc has launched its maiden Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, bringing together 300 schoolgirls aged between 13 and 17 from selected schools across Lagos for a day of mentorship, learning, and personal development. The programme, themed “Banking on Her Tomorrow”, was held on Monday, 12 October 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. It […]

DSS Witness Alleges El-Rufai, Associates Set Aside Bribe $600,000 for EFCC Officials

A forensic investigator with the Department of State Services (DSS), Segun Kayode, on Tuesday alleged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and some of his associates earmarked $600,000 to pay officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and intermediaries. Kayode, the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial, made the allegation while […]

Why Adebutu, Pantami Were Missing From INEC’s 2027 Governorship List

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that it omitted some candidates from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections because their political parties failed to submit membership registers as required by law. The clarification comes amid reactions from affected parties and candidates following the publication of the final list, which excluded prominent […]

Senate Advances Bill to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Despite Akpabio’s Opposition

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a national framework for suicide prevention, decriminalise attempted suicide, and provide rehabilitation for survivors, despite opposition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who insists that the act should remain punishable by imprisonment. Sponsored by Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South, the bill seeks […]

IMF Calls for Relief for Vulnerable Nigerians as High Inflation Erodes Living Standards

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Nigerian government to provide cash transfers and targeted, temporary income support to the country’s most vulnerable households amid persistently high living costs. The recommendation was contained in the Fund’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO), released during the ongoing Annual Meetings of the IMF and World […]

Dangote Refinery Extends IPO Subscription Period by Two Weeks to October 27

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has extended the application period for its initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company said the extension followed exceptionally strong interest from eligible investors across Africa and international markets, describing the offer as one of the most […]

APC to Inaugurate Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will inaugurate the President Bola Tinubu/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as the party steps up preparations for the next presidential election. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the inauguration would take place at the Banquet Hall […]

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