https://naijadigest.ng/ Nigeria’s one-stop hub for breaking news, tech, football, celebrity gossip, Naija music, live TV, exchange rates and trending topics. en-ng Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:34:44 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/ceo-shares-journey-to-buliding-200m-firm/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ceo-shares-journey-to-buliding-200m-firm/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:56:09 +0000 Punch Nigerian News CITA Energies Chairman, Dr Thomas Ogungbangbe, recounts how the aviation fuel supplier grew from his living room into an enterprise with facilities valued Read More: https://punchng.com/ceo-shares-journey-to-buliding-200m-firm/ https://punchng.com/this-is-bigger-than-the-coastal-road-mess/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/this-is-bigger-than-the-coastal-road-mess/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:23:47 +0000 Punch Nigerian News An opinion piece arguing the N15.6trn Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project was always a ruse, symptomatic of the APC government’s alleged failures. Read More: https://punchng.com/this-is-bigger-than-the-coastal-road-mess/ https://punchng.com/the-press-guardian-or-gladiator/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/the-press-guardian-or-gladiator/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:22:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A look at Nigerian press independence, examining the dispute between the Nigerian Guild of Editors and The Nation over claims of political partisanship. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/christianity-hasnt-stopped-me-from-performing-traditional-rites-ondo-monarch/ https://punchng.com/pepsis-yellow-caps-confuse-consumers-spark-fake-product-concerns/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/pepsis-yellow-caps-confuse-consumers-spark-fake-product-concerns/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:07:56 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Seven-Up Bottling Company faces criticism as new yellow caps on Pepsi and other drinks confuse consumers, sparking fears of counterfeit products. Read More: https://punchng.com/pepsis-yellow-caps-confuse-consumers-spark-fake-product-concerns/ https://punchng.com/one-in-four-nigerians-battling-mental-health-challenges-says-apn-president/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/one-in-four-nigerians-battling-mental-health-challenges-says-apn-president/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:06:51 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) president says one in four Nigerians, an estimated 60 million people, is battling a mental health challen Read More: https://punchng.com/one-in-four-nigerians-battling-mental-health-challenges-says-apn-president/ https://punchng.com/petrol-transporters-raise-fares-commuters-groan/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/petrol-transporters-raise-fares-commuters-groan/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:02:47 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Motorists and commuters across Nigeria face high petrol prices and rising transport fares as fuel sells for over N1,400/litre despite a govt discount. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-transporters-raise-fares-commuters-groan/ https://punchng.com/gunmen-raze-abia-police-station-kill-two-cops/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/gunmen-raze-abia-police-station-kill-two-cops/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:02:12 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Gunmen have attacked the Uratta Police Station in Aba, Abia State, killing two officers and injuring three others in an early morning raid on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-raze-abia-police-station-kill-two-cops/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/18/iran-war-live-tankers-hit-in-hormuz-israeli-settlers-attack-eu-diplomats?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/18/iran-war-live-tankers-hit-in-hormuz-israeli-settlers-attack-eu-diplomats?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Fires reported on three tankers as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917908-transition-from-dinosaurs-to-the-streets-of-usa-by-owei-lakemfa.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917908-transition-from-dinosaurs-to-the-streets-of-usa-by-owei-lakemfa.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:59:14 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News I try to understand countries by pounding their streets. This was partly why early morning Monday, 5 October, I hit the streets of New York. How early do people wake up in a city that never sleeps? The rush hour, how is it like? This day, what attracted me most were children going to school. [&#8230 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c962ydpmjm3zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c962ydpmjm3zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:52:38 +0000 BBC News World World News The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign. https://thesun.ng/burying-marriages-in-foreign-soil/ https://thesun.ng/burying-marriages-in-foreign-soil/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:45:08 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The horrible deterioration in Nigeria’s security situation, coupled with the worsening economy, is prompting many citizens to fixate on migrating to Western countries. In an alarming way too, many Nigerian couples who relocate overseas are breaking up, oftentimes because of inability to properly adj https://thesun.ng/nigeria-must-sit-to-redefine-democracy/ https://thesun.ng/nigeria-must-sit-to-redefine-democracy/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:42:41 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News I love scholars. When you listen to very brilliant ones you feed the soul and society is better for it. Given recent events in the country it is clear we have not sat down to define what we understand as democracy. The post Nigeria must sit to redefine democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/bala-mohammed-a-season-of-enlightenment-in-bauchi/ https://thesun.ng/bala-mohammed-a-season-of-enlightenment-in-bauchi/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:42:05 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The video clip presents a tear-evoking pathos. A wiry, crumpled old man being helped up from his decrepit bed in an equally shambolic little room. The post Bala Mohammed: A season of enlightenment in Bauchi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/us-ambassador-calls-on-israel-to-prosecute-settlers-over-journalist-attack?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/us-ambassador-calls-on-israel-to-prosecute-settlers-over-journalist-attack?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:40:59 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Trump-appointed Ambassador Mike Huckabee calls attack in occupied West Bank a 'despicable act of terror'. https://thesun.ng/akpabio-at-ipu-now-the-world-heeds-nigeria/ https://thesun.ng/akpabio-at-ipu-now-the-world-heeds-nigeria/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:40:41 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Senator Godswill Akpabio has taken his legendary oratory and cognitive brilliance out of Nigeria, far beyond Akwa Ibom, the National Assembly, and even Africa. As governor of Akwa Ibom, he was without a doubt, an uncommon transformational leader. Among governors of his era, he was an A-grader. Build https://thesun.ng/zubby-michael-ventures-into-fragrance-business/ https://thesun.ng/zubby-michael-ventures-into-fragrance-business/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:24:05 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nollywood actor and producer Zubby Michael has ventured into the fragrance business by launching his brand, Ayirah Gold, at an event held at Vintano Hotel. The post Zubby Michael ventures into fragrance business appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/kwara-fire-service-searches-for-2-men-who-jumped-into-asa-river/ https://leadership.ng/kwara-fire-service-searches-for-2-men-who-jumped-into-asa-river/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:23:43 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Kwara State Fire Service has launched a search and rescue operation for two men who reportedly jumped into the Asa River in Ilorin, the state capital, following an altercation on Saturday. One of the men, identified as Abubakar, reportedly ran towards the river and jumped in during the incident, https://thesun.ng/doyinsola-drops-ejire-days-after-welcoming-twins/ https://thesun.ng/doyinsola-drops-ejire-days-after-welcoming-twins/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:23:03 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigerian singer and fashion creative Doyinsola has released a new song, ‘Ejire’, days after welcoming her double bundles of joy, turning a long-awaited personal milestone into musical inspiration. The post Doyinsola drops ‘Ejire’ days after welcoming twins appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-drones-as-egypt-weighs-sending-help?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-drones-as-egypt-weighs-sending-help?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:21:57 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region. https://thesun.ng/tj-vybez-drops-yawa-blends-street-energy-with-inspiration/ https://thesun.ng/tj-vybez-drops-yawa-blends-street-energy-with-inspiration/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:20:57 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Rising Afrosounds artiste, TJ Vybez, has released a new single, YAWA, accompanied by a cinematic music video directed by Ino Moses, a filmmaker who has won multiple awards. The post TJ Vybez drops ‘YAWA’, blends street energy with inspiration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/army-rescues-kidnap-victim-kills-two-suspects-recovers-n10m-ransom-in-kano/ https://leadership.ng/army-rescues-kidnap-victim-kills-two-suspects-recovers-n10m-ransom-in-kano/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:17:13 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a kidnap victim, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered N10 million ransom in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The victim, identified as Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu, was abducted on October 11, 2026, at Fanyabo village in the fo https://www.tvcnews.tv/france-protests-turn-violent-as-masked-crowds-loot-shops-clash-with-police/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/france-protests-turn-violent-as-masked-crowds-loot-shops-clash-with-police/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:16:04 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Anti-government protests across France descended into violence on Saturday, with masked demonstrators looting shops, setting vehicles ablaze and clashing with riot police in Paris, Marseille and Montpellier, while damage was reported at public buildings and monuments in several cities. Footage credi https://thesun.ng/enhancing-the-education-of-the-girl-child/ https://thesun.ng/enhancing-the-education-of-the-girl-child/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:14:10 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News As the world marks the International Day of the Girl-Child, Nigeria’s record on a critical half of its young population is disappointing. Every October 11, the world raises awareness about gender inequality, the right to education, protection from violence and child marriage, and the overall empower https://leadership.ng/32nd-judiciary-sports-competition-kicks-off-in-kaduna/ https://leadership.ng/32nd-judiciary-sports-competition-kicks-off-in-kaduna/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:13:26 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The 32nd Annual Judiciary Sports Competition organised by the National Sports Association for Judiciary (NASAJ) has kicked off in Kaduna, bringing together judicial officers and staff for sporting activities aimed at promoting fitness, unity and professional relationships. Speaking at the opening ce https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917887-obasanjos-my-watch-a-rare-and-generous-act-of-witnessing-1-by-zayd-ibn-isah.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917887-obasanjos-my-watch-a-rare-and-generous-act-of-witnessing-1-by-zayd-ibn-isah.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:09:07 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News To understand the living legend and national icon that is Olusegun Obasanjo, one must first read and appreciate his unforgettable autobiography. “During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite.” — Olusegun Obasanjo, My Watch There is a famous line in Chinua Achebe’s classic, Things F https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/insecurity-eu-commits-e20m-to-boost-nigerias-fight/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/insecurity-eu-commits-e20m-to-boost-nigerias-fight/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:08:27 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Mignot said the planned visit by the EU technical team in November would help finalise arrangements for delivering the €20 million defence assistance. https://leadership.ng/macky-sall-withdraws-from-un-secretary-general-race/ https://leadership.ng/macky-sall-withdraws-from-un-secretary-general-race/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:03:49 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn from the race to become the next United Nations (UN) secretary-general, a day after an informal United Nations Security Council poll failed to produce a clear frontrunner. Sall announced his withdrawal in a statement posted on social media on Satu https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12040/13600495/dutch-darts-championship-michael-van-gerwen-suffers-another-early-exit-as-gian-van-veen-makes-history-and-gerwyn-price-triumphs-on-return https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12040/13600495/dutch-darts-championship-michael-van-gerwen-suffers-another-early-exit-as-gian-van-veen-makes-history-and-gerwyn-price-triumphs-on-return Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Dutch favourite Michael van Gerwen suffered a shock second-round exit at the Dutch Darts Championship on Saturday, losing 6-5 to Irishman William O'Connor. https://leadership.ng/law-professor-hbba-demand-review-of-nigerias-blasphemy-laws/ https://leadership.ng/law-professor-hbba-demand-review-of-nigerias-blasphemy-laws/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:01:29 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A University of Uyo law professor, Idorenyin Eyo, and Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) have called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s blasphemy and other religious-related criminal laws to protect freedom of religion or belief and prevent religiously motivated violence, discrimination and arbitra https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/2027-tinubu-will-get-over-70-of-northern-votes-apc-chairman-noasts/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/2027-tinubu-will-get-over-70-of-northern-votes-apc-chairman-noasts/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:58:10 +0000 PM News Nigerian News He listed road projects across the North, including the Trans-Saharan Super Highway, which covers routes from Benue through the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Akwanga, Jos, Maiduguri and Biu. https://leadership.ng/abuja-filmmakers-need-infrastructure-transparent-funding-idiagbonya/ https://leadership.ng/abuja-filmmakers-need-infrastructure-transparent-funding-idiagbonya/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:56:19 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Abuja-based filmmaker and Chairman of Fedmas Studios, Sam Idiagbonya, has called for improved infrastructure, transparent access to funding and stronger collaboration among practitioners to unlock the potential of the Federal Capital Territory’s film industry. Speaking to journalists, diagbonya said https://leadership.ng/edo-health-agency-urges-hospitals-to-strengthen-emergency-preparedness-after-oluku-fire/ https://leadership.ng/edo-health-agency-urges-hospitals-to-strengthen-emergency-preparedness-after-oluku-fire/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:53:32 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has urged healthcare facilities across the state to strengthen infection prevention, emergency preparedness and patient safety measures following the recent Oluku fire incident. The Chief Executive Officer of EDOHERMA, Dr Adesuwa U https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13600491/viktor-gyokeres-keen-to-leave-arsenal-due-to-lack-of-first-team-opportunites-paper-talk https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13600491/viktor-gyokeres-keen-to-leave-arsenal-due-to-lack-of-first-team-opportunites-paper-talk Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers... https://leadership.ng/1-killed-vehicles-damaged-as-youths-clash-in-niger/ https://leadership.ng/1-killed-vehicles-damaged-as-youths-clash-in-niger/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News One person was killed and several vehicles damaged when youths from the Samande and Kafintela areas of Tunga clashed at NSTV Junction in Niger State. The cause of the clash was unclear as of the time of filing this report. However, LEADERSHIP gathered that some of the youths were allegedly involved https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/917897-fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-flamingos-fall-to-poland-in-rabat.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/917897-fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-flamingos-fall-to-poland-in-rabat.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:42:47 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Nigeria pressed for an equaliser, but Poland held firm to secure all three points. The post FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Fall to Poland in Rabat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/doctors-strike-paralyses-medical-services-in-kwara-hospitals/ https://leadership.ng/doctors-strike-paralyses-medical-services-in-kwara-hospitals/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:41:15 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The strike embarked upon by medical doctors employed by the Kwara State Government has paralysed medical services in state-owned hospitals. To save the lives of critically ill patients who were on admission, hospital managements referred them to other facilities for further treatment. Stable patient https://newtelegraphng.com/ogun-2027-i-never-purchased-govship-nomination-form-says-pdp-aspirant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ogun-2027-i-never-purchased-govship-nomination-form-says-pdp-aspirant https://newtelegraphng.com/ogun-2027-i-never-purchased-govship-nomination-form-says-pdp-aspirant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ogun-2027-i-never-purchased-govship-nomination-form-says-pdp-aspirant Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:39:14 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Narrates how he was promised money, car, appointments A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Topa Olusegun Peter, has raised the alarm over the alleged unauthorised use of his name as a governorship aspirant ahead of the 2027 election, insisting that he never https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917896-utomi-faces-backlash-over-defence-of-kila-despite-academic-credentials-controversy.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917896-utomi-faces-backlash-over-defence-of-kila-despite-academic-credentials-controversy.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:37:50 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Pat Utomi has faced a backlash for defending Anthony Kila despite evidence that Kila's academic credentials are fake. Critics insist that Mr Kila must provide verifiable evidence of his qualifications rather than rely on arguments about his intelligence and character. The post Utomi faces backlash o https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/dubois-destroys-wardley-in-two-rounds-to-retain-wbo-heavyweight-title/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/dubois-destroys-wardley-in-two-rounds-to-retain-wbo-heavyweight-title/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:36:35 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The fight began at a furious pace, with Dubois immediately taking the initiative and forcing Wardley onto the defensive. Within 17 seconds of the opening bell, the challenger was sent to the canvas, giving the champion an early advantage and putting Wardley's plans for revenge in jeopardy. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/sahel-states-restart-dialogue-with-ecowas/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/sahel-states-restart-dialogue-with-ecowas/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:15:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News They agreed to "set up joint thematic working groups (…) to reach a framework cooperation agreement". The post Sahel states restart dialogue with ECOWAS appeared first on Vanguard News. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/tinubu-dele-coles-contributions-to-nigeria-will-endure/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/tinubu-dele-coles-contributions-to-nigeria-will-endure/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:13:38 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The President said the late ambassador devoted his life to national service, distinguishing himself in various fields. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/dubois-destroys-wardley-in-round-two-to-retain-wbo-heavyweight-crown/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/dubois-destroys-wardley-in-round-two-to-retain-wbo-heavyweight-crown/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:12:44 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Daniel Dubois scored a crushing second-round knockout victory over fellow Briton Fabio Wardley to retain his World Boxing Organization heavyweight crown on Saturday. The post Dubois destroys Wardley in round two to retain WBO heavyweight crown appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmy4xnyyg1lyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmy4xnyyg1lyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:09:50 +0000 BBC News World World News Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-17/avalanche-in-chile-kills-three-climbers-amid-rare-snowy-spring https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-17/avalanche-in-chile-kills-three-climbers-amid-rare-snowy-spring Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:09:20 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks An avalanche killed three climbers and injured four others Saturday afternoon near the Portillo ski resort in the Chilean Andes, northeast of the capital Santiago. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917888-2027-keke-riders-endorse-mbah-tinubu-as-governor-extends-tricycle-operation-time-to-10pm.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917888-2027-keke-riders-endorse-mbah-tinubu-as-governor-extends-tricycle-operation-time-to-10pm.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:06:15 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News This was even as Governor Mbah scrapped the N750 daily payment by tricycle operators in the state The post 2027: Keke riders endorse Mbah, Tinubu, as governor extends tricycle operation time to 10pm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/family-seeks-justice-as-death-of-ex-students-leader-at-nysc-camp-stirs-controversy/ https://leadership.ng/family-seeks-justice-as-death-of-ex-students-leader-at-nysc-camp-stirs-controversy/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:05:51 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News With barely a week after reporting at the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp at Agwu, Enugu, the ebullient students’ leader and the immediate past President of the Students Union Government (SUG) of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, passed on aft https://www.skysports.com/football/dundee-vs-rangers/report/558383 https://www.skysports.com/football/dundee-vs-rangers/report/558383 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Callum Jones scored a second-half equaliser as Rangers were held to a 2-2 draw by Dundee and missed the chance to go top of the Scottish Premiership. https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13600415/daniel-dubois-smashes-through-fabio-wardley-to-win-wbo-heavyweight-world-championship-rematch-in-the-second-round https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13600415/daniel-dubois-smashes-through-fabio-wardley-to-win-wbo-heavyweight-world-championship-rematch-in-the-second-round Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Daniel Dubois smashed Fabio Wardley to defeat in the second round of their world championship rematch at London’s O2 Arena. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6y93xw91dv3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6y93xw91dv3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:55:44 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Hearts' last trip to Parkhead ended with their title dream being crushed in the space of 11 minutes. They return to face Celtic on Sunday refreshed and reshaped. https://thesun.ng/epl-iwobis-goal-secures-fulhams-first-win-of-the-season/ https://thesun.ng/epl-iwobis-goal-secures-fulhams-first-win-of-the-season/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:51:51 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored the decisive goal as Fulham defeated Hull City 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, securing their first league victory of the season. The post EPL: Iwobi’s goal secures Fulham’s first win of the season appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.tvcnews.tv/enugu-scraps-daily-keke-ticketing-extends-operating-hours-to-10pm/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/enugu-scraps-daily-keke-ticketing-extends-operating-hours-to-10pm/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:47:50 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has scrapped the N750 daily ticket fee paid by tricycle operators and extended their permitted operating hours from 9pm to 10pm. Mbah announced the measures on Saturday while addressing members of the Tricycle Riders Association of Enugu State at Okpara Square, Enug https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-17/niger-halts-diesel-petrol-exports-to-protect-domestic-supply https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-17/niger-halts-diesel-petrol-exports-to-protect-domestic-supply Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:44:20 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Niger banned exports of diesel and premium petrol in a bid to address fuel supply challenges that the country has been facing in recent days, the ministry of trade and industry said in a statement on its Facebook page. https://www.tvcnews.tv/enugu-police-arraign-man-over-alleged-murder-of-27-year-old-girlfriend/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/enugu-police-arraign-man-over-alleged-murder-of-27-year-old-girlfriend/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:43:33 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned a 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, over the alleged murder of his 27-year-old girlfriend, Ugwu Chinyere Rosemary. The suspect was arraigned on Friday, October 16, 2026, following the conclusion of police investigations and was remanded in correc https://www.tvcnews.tv/hamzat-represents-tinubu-at-foundation-laying-ceremony-for-youth-centre-in-osun/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/hamzat-represents-tinubu-at-foundation-laying-ceremony-for-youth-centre-in-osun/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:41:22 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday, October 17, represented President Bola Tinubu at the foundation-laying ceremony for an international centre for youth empowerment and intercultural dialogue at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Hamzat disclosed this in a statem https://www.completesports.com/la-liga-sadiq-missing-as-valencia-athletic-bilbao-end-in-stalemate/ https://www.completesports.com/la-liga-sadiq-missing-as-valencia-athletic-bilbao-end-in-stalemate/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:39:20 +0000 Completesports Football Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was missing in action as Valencia played out a hard-fought, goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao in Saturday’s La Liga encounter. The Nigerian international, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury, has made three appearances and scored one goal for Valenci https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm4g1e15g76jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm4g1e15g76jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:37:38 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Two games in, no points gathered and a chorus of boos greeting him at full-time at Easter Road. The honeymoon is well and truly over for Marink Reedijk. https://openjdk.org/projects/jdk/28/ https://openjdk.org/projects/jdk/28/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:37:07 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://openjdk.org/projects/jdk/28/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50135379 Points: 40 # Comments: 18 https://www.tvcnews.tv/military-operations-alone-cannot-end-insecurity-says-ribadu/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/military-operations-alone-cannot-end-insecurity-says-ribadu/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:36:16 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has called for stronger intelligence-sharing, tighter border controls and greater community participation to tackle banditry in Sokoto State, warning that military operations alone cannot end the crisis. Ribadu said the activities of armed groups had expanded be https://businessday.ng/energy/oilandgas/article/undc-seeks-pinl-contract-extension-on-reported-oil-production-gains/ https://businessday.ng/energy/oilandgas/article/undc-seeks-pinl-contract-extension-on-reported-oil-production-gains/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:35:42 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The United Niger Delta Congress (UNDC) has urged the federal government to extend the pipeline surveillance contract of Pipeline Infrastructure https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917884-7bn-deep-seaport-ogun-govt-tackles-pdp-candidate-over-alleged-broken-promise-remark.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917884-7bn-deep-seaport-ogun-govt-tackles-pdp-candidate-over-alleged-broken-promise-remark.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:34:15 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The state government said the Paris pact, investment commitments and project plans are verifiable while citing the 243.3km of roads delivered in Ogun East as evidence of development commitments The post $7bn Deep Seaport: Ogun govt tackles PDP candidate over alleged ‘Broken Promise’ remark appeared https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/police-restore-calm-after-deadly-attack-on-divisional-headquarters-in-abia/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/police-restore-calm-after-deadly-attack-on-divisional-headquarters-in-abia/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:33:03 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The police said no firearms or ammunition were carted away during the attack. The post Police Restore Calm After Deadly Attack On Divisional Headquarters In Abia appeared first on Channels Television. https://businessday.ng/politics/article/odunaike-kicks-off-lagos-governorship-campaign-vows-to-fix-state/ https://businessday.ng/politics/article/odunaike-kicks-off-lagos-governorship-campaign-vows-to-fix-state/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:32:31 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News …Unveils 162-page manifesto, promises inclusive governance Rotimi Odunaike, Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Friday formally https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ambassador-dele-cole-devoted-his-life-to-national-service-tinubu/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ambassador-dele-cole-devoted-his-life-to-national-service-tinubu/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:23:33 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of the veteran journalist and diplomat, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, saying that the late statesman devoted his life to national service. The post Ambassador Dele Cole devoted his life to national service — Tinubu appeared first on Va https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/19-dead-25-hurt-in-stampede-at-india-religious-gathering/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/19-dead-25-hurt-in-stampede-at-india-religious-gathering/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:22:10 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News A senior police official at the scene told AFP an announcement caused "commotion" after it started raining at night and the "crowd waiting outside the pandal (pavilion) was pushing, pulling and rushing forward and fell on the ground, leading to the stampede." The post 19 Dead, 25 Hurt In Stampede At https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck054652mv07o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck054652mv07o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:18:26 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Aston Villa are a side back in form, with Johan Manzambi scoring the winner against a Newcastle team he turned down to move to Villa Park. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerias-economy-needs-continuation-of-tinubus-reforms-wike/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerias-economy-needs-continuation-of-tinubus-reforms-wike/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says Nigeria’s full economic recovery depends entirely on sustaining the bold reform policies initiated by President Bola Tinubu. The post Nigeria’s economy needs continuation of Tinubu’s reforms – Wike appeared first on Vanguard N https://www.tvcnews.tv/poverty-day-peter-obi-says-fg-should-have-declared-public-holiday/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/poverty-day-peter-obi-says-fg-should-have-declared-public-holiday/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:13:12 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Nigeria should have declared Saturday a public holiday to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, October 17. He lamen https://thesun.ng/mubvumi-highlights-role-of-technical-knowledge-in-smartphone-repairs-consumer-protection/ https://thesun.ng/mubvumi-highlights-role-of-technical-knowledge-in-smartphone-repairs-consumer-protection/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:11:54 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Gilford Mubvumi, popularly known as TheBossTech, a smartphone retailer and technician based in South Africa, has highlighted the importance of technical knowledge in smartphone retail and repairs as consumers increasingly rely on mobile devices for communication, education and business. The post Mub https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/2027-tinubu-1000-years-wiser-than-opposition-will-defeat-them-atikus-ex-ally-showunmi/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/2027-tinubu-1000-years-wiser-than-opposition-will-defeat-them-atikus-ex-ally-showunmi/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:11:16 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Segun Showunmi, a former ally of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said President Bola Tinubu is one thousand years wiser than all the opposition and he will defeat all those vying for the presidency in 2027. Showunmi made the remark while backing Tinu https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/17/photos-no-kings-rallies-in-us-urge-midterm-voters-to-cast-ballots-early?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/17/photos-no-kings-rallies-in-us-urge-midterm-voters-to-cast-ballots-early?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:08:10 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Thousands gathered at events throughout the country on Saturday, building on two years of No Kings marches. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917876-police-arrest-67-suspected-vikings-cultists-at-anniversary-celebration.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917876-police-arrest-67-suspected-vikings-cultists-at-anniversary-celebration.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:08:07 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News While the police in Delta State arrested 67 suspected cultists at an alleged anniversary celebration, suspected cultists in Port Harcourt reportedly renovated and handed over a police outpost on 15 October, prompting disciplinary action against two officers and raising concerns about cultism and pol https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/ballon-dor-2026-hes-ahead-constantin-eckner-names-player-to-win-award/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/ballon-dor-2026-hes-ahead-constantin-eckner-names-player-to-win-award/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:07:32 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Football pundit and commentator, Constantin Eckner, has backed Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or this year. According to Eckner, Kane is ahead of Barcelona's Lamine to win the Ballon d’Or due to his brilliant performances. “Yes. I see him [Harry Kane], pretty much ahead of Lami https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/fg-warns-return-of-fuel-subsidy-can-trigger-capital-flight/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/fg-warns-return-of-fuel-subsidy-can-trigger-capital-flight/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:07:24 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele argued that any signal of a possible return to subsidies could prompt investors to withdraw their capital, putting pressure on the foreign exchange market and the naira. The post FG Warns Return Of Fuel Subsidy Can Trigger Ca https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917878-world-food-day-gov-mbah-had-created-safe-environment-for-large-scale-agriculture-nnaji.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917878-world-food-day-gov-mbah-had-created-safe-environment-for-large-scale-agriculture-nnaji.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:06:26 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Sani Friday Nnaji commended Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, for creating a secure and investment-friendly environment that is accelerating agricultural transformation, boosting food production and encouraging large-scale farming The post World Food Day: Gov Mbah had created safe environment https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/2027-makindes-camp-names-12-states-that-will-stop-tinubu-full-list-3/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/2027-makindes-camp-names-12-states-that-will-stop-tinubu-full-list-3/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:06:05 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The camp of Allied Peoples Movement, APM, presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has vowed that its principal will defeat President Bola Tinubu in 12 battleground states in the 2027 presidential election. The camp made the vow in a statement by its Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Ihediw https://dailytrust.com/2027-kanoll-lead-northern-states-in-tinubus-re-election-bid-gov-yusuf/ https://dailytrust.com/2027-kanoll-lead-northern-states-in-tinubus-re-election-bid-gov-yusuf/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:03:13 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to mobilise massive votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, declaring that Kano will lead other states in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yusuf gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at the inauguration of the A https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/cost-of-living-protests-hit-belgium-italy-portugal-and-france?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/cost-of-living-protests-hit-belgium-italy-portugal-and-france?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:02:26 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations, putting pressure on governments across the EU. https://www.completesports.com/2026-u-17-wwc-skrzypczak-hails-polands-victory-over-flamingos/ https://www.completesports.com/2026-u-17-wwc-skrzypczak-hails-polands-victory-over-flamingos/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:02:24 +0000 Completesports Football Poland striker Wiktoria Skrzypczak has expressed delight following her team’s 2-1 victory over Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. Poland began their campaign at the tournament on a winning note, securing all three points against the Nigerian side https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/tiktok-permanently-bans-musk-documentary-advertising-account/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/tiktok-permanently-bans-musk-documentary-advertising-account/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:55:52 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech A four-hour documentary about Elon Musk continues to meet resistance from social media platforms. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/five-die-as-diesel-tanker-crushes-vehicles-in-oyo/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/five-die-as-diesel-tanker-crushes-vehicles-in-oyo/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:54:29 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The crash involved the tanker, an unregistered car and four commercial vehicles commonly known as Micra cars. The victims, comprising two men and three women, died at the scene. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-a-55-000-plus-robot-load-the-dishwasher-inside-my-afternoon-with-two-humanoid-housekeepers-0a9569ab?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-a-55-000-plus-robot-load-the-dishwasher-inside-my-afternoon-with-two-humanoid-housekeepers-0a9569ab?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Tau Robotics’ humanoids vacuumed my floors and wiped my counters — with some help from humans behind the scenes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crwydey50xeno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crwydey50xeno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0000 BBC News World World News There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6d937wedj7jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6d937wedj7jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:52:17 +0000 BBC News World World News Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/17-10-sv-coxsbazaar-hotel-blaze-_-bd?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/17-10-sv-coxsbazaar-hotel-blaze-_-bd?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:50:01 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Ten people, including six members of the same family, were killed in a fire at a beach resort in Bangladesh. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/epl-flamingos-stumble-against-poland-in-u-17-womens-world-cup-opener/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/epl-flamingos-stumble-against-poland-in-u-17-womens-world-cup-opener/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:47:35 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Nigeria will need to improve on their opening performance to remain competitive in the race for a place in the knockout stage. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/hunters-kill-two-suspected-bandits-recover-%e2%82%a610m-ransom-in-kano/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/hunters-kill-two-suspected-bandits-recover-%e2%82%a610m-ransom-in-kano/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:46:07 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Two suspected bandits have been killed by local hunters, while ₦10 million paid as ransom for a kidnapped man has been recovered in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The post Hunters kill two suspected bandits, recover ₦10m ransom in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/five-things-to-know-what-has-changed-since-this-morning/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/five-things-to-know-what-has-changed-since-this-morning/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:42:10 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The clearest change since the morning briefing is the government's renewed commitment to maintaining market-oriented economic reforms despite pressure over fuel prices. The post Five Things To Know — What Has Changed Since This Morning? appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/protesters-allege-police-brutality-as-violent-clashes-rage-on-in-albania?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/protesters-allege-police-brutality-as-violent-clashes-rage-on-in-albania?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:40:38 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Protesters in Albania accuse riot police of brutality as clashes turn violent outside the Education Ministry. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/benue-2027-ex-otukpo-council-chair-apc-adc-zlp-chieftains-defect-to-pdp/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/benue-2027-ex-otukpo-council-chair-apc-adc-zlp-chieftains-defect-to-pdp/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:39:07 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News He described their decision to join the PDP "as evidence of the party's growing acceptability across Benue The post Benue 2027: Ex-Otukpo council chair, APC, ADC, ZLP chieftains defect to PDP appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9gkv34kezdko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9gkv34kezdko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:37:25 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Viktor Gyokeres wants to leave Arsenal, Xabi Alonso eyes Barcelona duo and Liverpool target Dortmund's Felix Nmecha. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/epl-iwobis-goal-ends-fulhams-winless-streak-in-premier-league/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/epl-iwobis-goal-ends-fulhams-winless-streak-in-premier-league/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:33:57 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Iwobi broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute with a low effort from outside the penalty area. His shot took a deflection off Lucas Herrington before slipping beneath Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis and finding the back of the net. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/troops-recover-%e2%82%a610m-ransom-after-rescue-operation-in-kano/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/troops-recover-%e2%82%a610m-ransom-after-rescue-operation-in-kano/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:21:33 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The Commander of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. 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