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The mourning period takes effect from Monday, October 19, following the death of the former governor, wh https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/918372-uba-sani-resolves-10-year-land-dispute-offers-704-households-plots-farmlands-free-fertiliser.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/918372-uba-sani-resolves-10-year-land-dispute-offers-704-households-plots-farmlands-free-fertiliser.html Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:41:55 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The governor made the promise while distributing land titles to communities in Igabi local government, whose lands have been a subject of dispute between the military and the inhabitants The post Uba Sani resolves 10-year land dispute, offers 704 households plots, farmlands, Free Fertiliser appeared https://newtelegraphng.com/edo-assembly-passes-n939-85bn-supplementary-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edo-assembly-passes-n939-85bn-supplementary-budget https://newtelegraphng.com/edo-assembly-passes-n939-85bn-supplementary-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edo-assembly-passes-n939-85bn-supplementary-budget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:41:19 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …As Speaker Congratulates Oba Of Benin The Edo State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary appropriation bill of N939.85 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, following its consideration of a report by the House Standing Committee on Appropriation, Budget and Project Monitoring. The bill, https://newtelegraphng.com/africa-must-build-its-own-prosperity-dangote-tells-nigerian-creatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africa-must-build-its-own-prosperity-dangote-tells-nigerian-creatives https://newtelegraphng.com/africa-must-build-its-own-prosperity-dangote-tells-nigerian-creatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africa-must-build-its-own-prosperity-dangote-tells-nigerian-creatives Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:35:51 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Reveals $100bn Vision 2030 target may be revised upwards President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has challenged Nigerian entrepreneurs and creative industry practitioners to think beyond conventional limits, build globally competitive enterprises and create endur https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/doctors-top-global-trust-rankings-as-politicians-influencers-come-last/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/doctors-top-global-trust-rankings-as-politicians-influencers-come-last/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:34:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Medical doctors, scientists and teachers are the most trusted professions globally, while politicians and social media influencers rank among the least trusted, according to a survey of 23,530 online adults under 75 across 32 countries. 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Musk had thanked Trump Account booster Brad Gerstner for https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13541482/coventry-transfers-latest-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-goals-and-highlights https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13541482/coventry-transfers-latest-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-goals-and-highlights Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13601158/cj-gardner-johnson-buffalo-bills-safety-suspended-for-spitting-in-the-direction-of-las-vegas-raiders-players https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13601158/cj-gardner-johnson-buffalo-bills-safety-suspended-for-spitting-in-the-direction-of-las-vegas-raiders-players Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson has been suspended for one game without pay for spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players on Sunday. https://punchng.com/epl-maddison-inspires-spurs-to-first-league-win-of-season/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/epl-maddison-inspires-spurs-to-first-league-win-of-season/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:26:30 +0000 Punch Nigerian News James Maddison scored on his return from a 17-month injury layoff to inspire Tottenham to their first Premier League win of the season, a 3-1 victory over Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-maddison-inspires-spurs-to-first-league-win-of-season/ https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-receives-city-boy-movement-says-he-fixed-inherited-liabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-receives-city-boy-movement-says-he-fixed-inherited-liabilities https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-receives-city-boy-movement-says-he-fixed-inherited-liabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-receives-city-boy-movement-says-he-fixed-inherited-liabilities Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:26:26 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …declares no going back on subsidy removal …urges youth to campaign with his achievements President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the leadership of the City Boy Movement (CBM) in the Presidential Villa, where he narrated how he fixed the economic liabilities he inherited from his predec https://punchng.com/police-deny-taking-sides-in-anambra-anglican-church-dispute/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/police-deny-taking-sides-in-anambra-anglican-church-dispute/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:23:02 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Anambra State Police Command has denied taking sides in the leadership dispute at the Diocese of Awka, stating its presence is to maintain law and orde Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-taking-sides-in-anambra-anglican-church-dispute/ https://punchng.com/nigerian-lawyer-bags-us-legal-scholar-award-congressional-recognition/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nigerian-lawyer-bags-us-legal-scholar-award-congressional-recognition/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:20:50 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A Nigerian lawyer, Aghoghomena Arhere, has received the Future Legal Scholar Award from the Minority Bar Association of Western New York in the US. 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A statement issued by the Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (AWT) Media Office categorically rejects claims circulating on social media that Tambuw https://punchng.com/ondo-to-roll-out-electric-buses-charging-stations/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ondo-to-roll-out-electric-buses-charging-stations/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:17:11 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Ondo State Government has signed an MoU with a US firm to introduce electric buses and charging stations in Akure to reduce transportation costs. 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Abiodun gave the charge on Monday during the swearing-in https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13601159/spurs-3-1-coventry-premier-league-highlights https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13601159/spurs-3-1-coventry-premier-league-highlights Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Tottenham Hotspurs' match against Coventry in the Premier League. https://businessday.ng/politics/article/tinubu-rules-out-petrol-subsidy-return-pledges-reform-continuity/ https://businessday.ng/politics/article/tinubu-rules-out-petrol-subsidy-return-pledges-reform-continuity/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:11:30 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to ongoing economic reforms, ruling out any plan to return to the petrol https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-extends-heads-of-correctional-immigration-services-tenure-by-18-months/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-extends-heads-of-correctional-immigration-services-tenure-by-18-months https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-extends-heads-of-correctional-immigration-services-tenure-by-18-months/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-extends-heads-of-correctional-immigration-services-tenure-by-18-months Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:11:27 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has approved 18-month tenure extensions for Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service and Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service. This was disclosed in a press release issued by Bayo Onanuga, the preside https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:09:31 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks US stock futures edged higher in early Tuesday trading, extending a rebound sparked by chipmakers that helped the Nasdaq 100 recover from its worst week since the tariff turmoil of April 2025. https://punchng.com/kenyan-pastor-convicted-for-ordering-191-followers-to-starve-to-death/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kenyan-pastor-convicted-for-ordering-191-followers-to-starve-to-death/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:06:48 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A Kenyan pastor, Paul Mackenzie, has been convicted of murdering 191 people, including 190 children, after ordering his cult followers to starve to death. 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The post Gunmen kill at least 40 civilians in Mali appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crjwe6wyjeqwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crjwe6wyjeqwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:01:39 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, plus the rest of Tuesday's gossip. https://www.skysports.com/football/tottenham-hotspur-vs-coventry-city/report/559513 https://www.skysports.com/football/tottenham-hotspur-vs-coventry-city/report/559513 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Tottenham claimed their first Premier League win of the season by beating Coventry 3-1 as Dejan Kulusevski made his long-awaited return after 526 days out injured. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/blood-clots-are-incredibly-common-even-for-pro-athletes-like-jalen-hurts-heres-what-to-know-e20071ef?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/blood-clots-are-incredibly-common-even-for-pro-athletes-like-jalen-hurts-heres-what-to-know-e20071ef?mod=mw_rss_topstories Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Research has found that it can take more than six months for professional athletes to return to play after being treated for a deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. https://newtelegraphng.com/akume-urges-nsiwc-to-prioritise-digital-transformation-accountability-industrial-harmony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=akume-urges-nsiwc-to-prioritise-digital-transformation-accountability-industrial-harmony https://newtelegraphng.com/akume-urges-nsiwc-to-prioritise-digital-transformation-accountability-industrial-harmony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=akume-urges-nsiwc-to-prioritise-digital-transformation-accountability-industrial-harmony Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:57:20 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has charged the Board and Management of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) to strengthen strategic wage governance, embrace digital transformation and promote institutional renewal in line with the F https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/19/anambra-activates-emergency-response-after-confirming-lassa-fever-case/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/19/anambra-activates-emergency-response-after-confirming-lassa-fever-case/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:56:53 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News It urged residents with persistent fever or malaria-like symptoms that do not improve with treatment to seek medical attention promptly. 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The list, attributed to Statisense and said to be based on d https://businessday.ng/education/article/aust-centre-inaugurates-8-senior-fellows-to-advance-pan-african-development/ https://businessday.ng/education/article/aust-centre-inaugurates-8-senior-fellows-to-advance-pan-african-development/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:54:36 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Centre for Pan-African and Peace Studies (CePAPS) at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, will formally https://businessday.ng/politics/article/inec-shifts-2027-candidate-eligibility-battle-to-the-courts/ https://businessday.ng/politics/article/inec-shifts-2027-candidate-eligibility-battle-to-the-courts/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:53:34 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that the courts, rather than the Commission, will ultimately determine the eligibility https://newtelegraphng.com/police-declare-ex-osun-nurtw-chairman-alowonle-sibi-wanted-over-emirs-murder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-declare-ex-osun-nurtw-chairman-alowonle-sibi-wanted-over-emirs-murder https://newtelegraphng.com/police-declare-ex-osun-nurtw-chairman-alowonle-sibi-wanted-over-emirs-murder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-declare-ex-osun-nurtw-chairman-alowonle-sibi-wanted-over-emirs-murder Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:52:15 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Osun State Police Command has declared a former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, Nurudeen Alowonle, popularly known as Ola mummy, and an Ile-Ife-based NURTW leader, Olayemi Ojo, alias Sibi, wanted over the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known https://www.theverge.com/science/1013954/fossil-fuel-power-infrastructure-data-centers-report https://www.theverge.com/science/1013954/fossil-fuel-power-infrastructure-data-centers-report Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:48:01 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech The US is building more fossil fuel infrastructure than it has in a decade while renewable energy growth slows down, a new report shows. Electricity demand is also climbing faster than it has in more than a decade with more data centers, factories, and electric vehicles plugging into the grid. Despi https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/918367-police-arrest-man-over-alleged-plot-to-kidnap-16-year-old-girlfriend-for-n50m-ransom.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/918367-police-arrest-man-over-alleged-plot-to-kidnap-16-year-old-girlfriend-for-n50m-ransom.html Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:47:29 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Besides admitting to the alleged kidnapping attempt, the suspect also told the police that he was unaware that having sex with someone under 18 was an offence. The post Police arrest man over alleged plot to kidnap 16-year-old girlfriend for N50m ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kenyan-pastor-who-told-followers-to-starve-for-jesus-convicted-of-191-murders/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kenyan-pastor-who-told-followers-to-starve-for-jesus-convicted-of-191-murders/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:47:02 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News A Kenyan court has convicted pastor Paul Mackenzie of murdering 191 people, including 190 children, after he allegedly directed members of his religious group to starve themselves and their children to death to “meet Jesus”. The post Kenyan pastor, who told followers to starve for Jesus, convicted o https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/egyptian-parliament-delays-vote-on-military-support-for-saudi-arabia?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/egyptian-parliament-delays-vote-on-military-support-for-saudi-arabia?traffic_source=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:46:00 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment. https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-folarin-backs-alli-urges-aggrieved-oyo-apc-aspirants-to-unite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-folarin-backs-alli-urges-aggrieved-oyo-apc-aspirants-to-unite https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-folarin-backs-alli-urges-aggrieved-oyo-apc-aspirants-to-unite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-folarin-backs-alli-urges-aggrieved-oyo-apc-aspirants-to-unite Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:45:41 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former Oyo State governorship candidate and Senator, Teslim Kolawole Folarin, has declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, urging party members aggrieved over the outcome of the governorship primary to close ranks and work for the par https://punchng.com/nigeria-wont-go-back-to-egypt-tinubu-rejects-atikus-subsidy-plan/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nigeria-wont-go-back-to-egypt-tinubu-rejects-atikus-subsidy-plan/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:43:58 +0000 Punch Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has rejected Atiku Abubakar’s fuel subsidy plan, vowing that Nigeria will never return to the old system which he removed. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-wont-go-back-to-egypt-tinubu-rejects-atikus-subsidy-plan/ https://leadership.ng/2027-well-deliver-10-million-youth-votes-city-boy-dg-tells-tinubu/ https://leadership.ng/2027-well-deliver-10-million-youth-votes-city-boy-dg-tells-tinubu/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:42:22 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, has vowed to mobilise at least 10 million youth votes for President Bola Tinubu in the January 2027 presidential election. Shoga said the movement was expanding its grassroots structures across the country and had registered 4. https://newtelegraphng.com/kwara-gov-flags-off-distribution-of-49337-agric-inputs-to-farmers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kwara-gov-flags-off-distribution-of-49337-agric-inputs-to-farmers https://newtelegraphng.com/kwara-gov-flags-off-distribution-of-49337-agric-inputs-to-farmers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kwara-gov-flags-off-distribution-of-49337-agric-inputs-to-farmers Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:41:31 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday launched the distribution of an additional 49,337 agricultural inputs, productive assets and processing equipment for local farmers and vulnerable households in the state. Implemented under FADAMA CARES 2.0, the programme is powered by the World https://punchng.com/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-ncos-nis-chiefs-by-18-months/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-ncos-nis-chiefs-by-18-months/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:40:50 +0000 Punch Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month tenure extension for the heads of the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-ncos-nis-chiefs-by-18-months/ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261019-spain-floods-kill-four-as-torrential-rain-inundates-eastern-regions https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261019-spain-floods-kill-four-as-torrential-rain-inundates-eastern-regions Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:39:49 +0000 France 24 World News Torrential rain battered eastern Spain on Monday, killing at least four people in recent days as floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and stranded residents. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where rainfall reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours in some https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/19/naseni-commissions-drone-training-centre-in-kaduna/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/19/naseni-commissions-drone-training-centre-in-kaduna/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:38:54 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News At the event, Governor Uba Sani and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, underscored the need for Nigeria to end its overdependence on foreign security and agricultural technology. The post NASENI Commissions Drone Training Centre In Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/160-reported-killed-in-escalating-drone-attacks-across-sudan?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/160-reported-killed-in-escalating-drone-attacks-across-sudan?traffic_source=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:38:46 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Rights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/when-should-you-dump-your-target-date-funds-18082148?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/when-should-you-dump-your-target-date-funds-18082148?mod=mw_rss_topstories Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Target-date funds aren’t necessarily built to handle many of the decisions retirees face. https://www.tvcnews.tv/inec-chair-urges-traditional-rulers-to-mobilise-voters-ahead-of-2027-elections/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/inec-chair-urges-traditional-rulers-to-mobilise-voters-ahead-of-2027-elections/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:36:58 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has urged traditional rulers to mobilise residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and discourage vote-buying and electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the ap https://www.marketwatch.com/story/credit-markets-have-entered-uncharted-territory-as-the-riskiest-junk-bonds-send-a-warning-to-investors-816a05d5?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/credit-markets-have-entered-uncharted-territory-as-the-riskiest-junk-bonds-send-a-warning-to-investors-816a05d5?mod=mw_rss_topstories Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Credit markets are sending unusually mixed messages to investors right now, and it’s making some people nervous. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-19/how-the-buffett-kids-will-shape-a-150-billion-legacy-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-19/how-the-buffett-kids-will-shape-a-150-billion-legacy-video Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:35:07 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Warren Buffett, chairman emeritus of Berkshire Hathaway, is worth $150 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Until recently, a longtime favorite of his, Bill Gates, was taking care of giving most of the money away through his behemoth global foundation. Then came the revelations ab https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck9qznlywy8no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck9qznlywy8no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:34:06 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month. https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-correctional-immigration-service-chiefs/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-correctional-immigration-service-chiefs/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:33:36 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the heads of the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service. The extension means the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, will remain in office until May 26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c9x28pyg05vyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c9x28pyg05vyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:33:07 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Tottenham Hotspur record their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table with a home victory over Coventry City. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/physicians-week-fct-nma-highlights-challenges-facing-doctors-in-nigeria/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/physicians-week-fct-nma-highlights-challenges-facing-doctors-in-nigeria/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:32:46 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigerian Medical Association,NMA, Federal Capital Territory, FCT chapter, has raised the alarm over the numerous challenges doctors face while carrying out their responsibilities. Speaking at the kickoff of the 2026 Physicians’ Week at the Church of Christ, Kado, Abuja, Dr George Ebong said doct https://leadership.ng/uefa-gives-infantino-november-2-deadline-to-answer-fifa-governance-questions/ https://leadership.ng/uefa-gives-infantino-november-2-deadline-to-answer-fifa-governance-questions/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:31:36 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News UEFA has given FIFA president Gianni Infantino until 2 November to release key documents and answer a series of questions over governance, financial decisions and disciplinary matters, according to a letter seen by BBC Sport. The eight-page letter, signed by UEFA general secretary Theodore Theodorid https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/customs-to-review-complaints-of-397-rejected-recruitment-applicants/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/customs-to-review-complaints-of-397-rejected-recruitment-applicants/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:31:32 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to review complaints by applicants who were disqualified during its recent recruitment screening exercise despite appearing on the shortlist for training. The post Customs to review complaints of 397 rejected recruitment applicants appeared first https://www.completesports.com/awoniyi-onyeka-in-action-as-spurs-beat-coventry-3-1-to-clinch-first-league-win-of-the-season/ https://www.completesports.com/awoniyi-onyeka-in-action-as-spurs-beat-coventry-3-1-to-clinch-first-league-win-of-the-season/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:30:56 +0000 Completesports Football Nigeria stars Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka were in action but could not help Coventry avoid. 3-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Monday night’s Premier League match. Onyeka and Awoniyi were both introduced into the encounter in the 60th minute. Tottenham finally secured their first Premier League w https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-husband-suffered-a-massive-stroke-at-53-im-64-and-will-rent-for-the-rest-of-my-life-but-im-still-hopeful-46bd6ce9?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-husband-suffered-a-massive-stroke-at-53-im-64-and-will-rent-for-the-rest-of-my-life-but-im-still-hopeful-46bd6ce9?mod=mw_rss_topstories Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “Ill-timed circumstances can change our financial future in unexpected ways.” https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1014045/coreweave-stock-debt-sector-ai https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1014045/coreweave-stock-debt-sector-ai Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:28:20 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech CoreWeave had a bad week last week. Its bonds slipped into distressed territory by a common definition - when investors demand 1,000 basis points more in yield than they'd get from government bonds. Last Tuesady Chamath "SPAC King" Palihapitiya noticed the distressed debt, and also asked whether the https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/could-your-halal-pension-be-funding-israels-military?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/could-your-halal-pension-be-funding-israels-military?traffic_source=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:28:02 +0000 Al Jazeera World News HSBC’s ‘sharia-compliant’ fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/breaking-tinubu-extends-tenure-of-immigration-correctional-service-heads-2/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/breaking-tinubu-extends-tenure-of-immigration-correctional-service-heads-2/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:27:37 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of two service chiefs by 18 months. Those affected are Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service and Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service. The approval was contained in a statem https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/19/2027-five-ndc-candidates-in-kano-accuse-kwankwasiyya-movement-of-intimidation/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/19/2027-five-ndc-candidates-in-kano-accuse-kwankwasiyya-movement-of-intimidation/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:26:23 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News They accused the Kwankwasiyya political movement of the NDC of harassment and an attempt to blackmail INEC into replacing the party's list. The post 2027: Five NDC Candidates In Kano Accuse Kwankwasiyya Movement Of Intimidation appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/close-up-your-borders-trump-blames-french-unrest-on-immigration/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/close-up-your-borders-trump-blames-french-unrest-on-immigration/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:26:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News US President Donald Trump on Monday again blamed immigration for protests and violence that have rocked France in recent days, urging Europe and French President Emmanuel Macron to tighten borders. The post ‘Close up your borders’ – Trump blames French unrest on immigration appeare https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20261019-france-tells-online-marketplaces-to-crack-down-on-resale-of-looted-items https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20261019-france-tells-online-marketplaces-to-crack-down-on-resale-of-looted-items Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:24:55 +0000 France 24 World News As thousands of shop owners are reeling from the weekend violence and looting, listings of apparently stolen items have been popping up online.  The government asked major second-hand marketplaces such as Vinted, eBay and Amazon to crack down on suspicious adverts. https://leadership.ng/fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-usa-smash-records-with-16-goal-rout-as-spain-china-win/ https://leadership.ng/fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-usa-smash-records-with-16-goal-rout-as-spain-china-win/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:24:49 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The United States set a new scoring record at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after thrashing Samoa, while two-time champions Spain and China PR began their campaigns with victories on Monday. Australia and Chile, however, shared the points after battling to a 1-1 draw as Groups E and F https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/maddison-shines-as-tottenham-claim-long-awaited-first-pl-win-of-season/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/maddison-shines-as-tottenham-claim-long-awaited-first-pl-win-of-season/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:21:54 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up after 17 months away on Monday as Spurs beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their long-awaited first Premier League win of the season. The post Maddison shines as Tottenham claim long-awaited first PL win of season appeared first on Van https://dailytrust.com/subsidy-removal-moses-cant-go-back-to-egypt-says-tinubu/ https://dailytrust.com/subsidy-removal-moses-cant-go-back-to-egypt-says-tinubu/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:20:34 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has ruled out a return to fuel subsidy, saying his administration’s decision to remove it is irreversible. Tinubu, who drew a comparison between the policy and the biblical account of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, said those advocating a return to subsidy were aski https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/nnra-trains-airport-officials-to-detect-illicit-nuclear-materials/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/nnra-trains-airport-officials-to-detect-illicit-nuclear-materials/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:16 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) has commenced a Nuclear Security Awareness Training for critical officials to strengthen the country's capacity to prevent illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials. Declaring the training open at the Airport Hotel, Abuja, on Mond https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-naturally-skeptical-i-receive-10-calls-a-day-offering-me-15-000-loans-at-8-interest-is-this-a-scam-825c3431?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-naturally-skeptical-i-receive-10-calls-a-day-offering-me-15-000-loans-at-8-interest-is-this-a-scam-825c3431?mod=mw_rss_topstories Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “They insist that the details will be provided after they have carried out a soft credit check.” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/florida-issues-arrest-warrant-for-cubas-ex-leader-raul-castro/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/florida-issues-arrest-warrant-for-cubas-ex-leader-raul-castro/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:14:22 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Raul Castro, 95, is wanted on murder charges connected to the February 24, 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft from "Brothers to the Rescue," an organization assisting Cubans fleeing to the US state by sea. The post Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuba’s ex-leader Raul Castro appeare https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gel2dlyxvyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gel2dlyxvyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:12:30 +0000 BBC News World World News The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment. https://dailytrust.com/youre-campaigning-for-your-future-tinubu-tells-city-boys/ https://dailytrust.com/youre-campaigning-for-your-future-tinubu-tells-city-boys/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:12:15 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told members of the City Boy Movement that they are campaigning for his re-election, but for their their future. This is as the President also weighed into the fuel subsidy controversy, saying that the country will not go back to Egypt. Tinubu spoke when he hosted the https://bsd.network/@brynet/117407035545900963 https://bsd.network/@brynet/117407035545900963 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:11:45 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://bsd.network/@brynet/117407035545900963 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50158138 Points: 34 # Comments: 7 https://d2survivors.lol/ https://d2survivors.lol/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:10:57 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://d2survivors.lol/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50158131 Points: 22 # Comments: 8 https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/19/putin-xi-and-trump-could-meet-at-apec-summit-says-kremlin/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/19/putin-xi-and-trump-could-meet-at-apec-summit-says-kremlin/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:08:23 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group holds a summit in the Chinese city of Shenzhen on November 18-19. All three countries are members. The post Putin, Xi And Trump Could Meet At APEC Summit, Says Kremlin appeared first on Channels Television. https://josie.lol/blog/linux-rtx-spark https://josie.lol/blog/linux-rtx-spark Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:08:18 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://josie.lol/blog/linux-rtx-spark Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50158100 Points: 109 # Comments: 40 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ipob-urges-britain-to-press-nigeria-for-nnamdi-kanus-appeal/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ipob-urges-britain-to-press-nigeria-for-nnamdi-kanus-appeal/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:07:43 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged the British Government to use its diplomatic channels to press Nigeria to hear the pending appeal of its leader, Mazie Nnamdi Kanu, without further delay. The post IPOB urges Britain to press Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal appeared first on Va https://dailytrust.com/koica-and-smedans-ace-startup-academy-holds-pitch-competition-final/ https://dailytrust.com/koica-and-smedans-ace-startup-academy-holds-pitch-competition-final/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:07:20 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Ten teams selected from 3,856 applicants; incubation and an IR demo day in Korea to follow ABUJA – ACE Startup Academy, which supports innovation-driven growth for Nigerian youth and SMEs, held the final round of its pitch competition on 15 October 2026 at the E-Government Training Centre, Public Se https://dailytrust.com/21-adamawa-lg-chairmen-226-councillors-quit-pdp-for-apc/ https://dailytrust.com/21-adamawa-lg-chairmen-226-councillors-quit-pdp-for-apc/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:06:06 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News All 21 local government chairman and 226 councillors in Adamawa State have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All progressives Congress (APC). Most of the council chairmen resigned from the PDP on Monday, addressing to their various party’s ward chairmen acr https://www.marketwatch.com/story/micron-and-other-chip-stocks-spring-back-to-life-after-bruising-selloff-16486541?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/micron-and-other-chip-stocks-spring-back-to-life-after-bruising-selloff-16486541?mod=mw_rss_topstories Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks It’s a key week for tech stocks as Nvidia gears up for a European conference and Meta prepares to report earnings. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crx23ndd337wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crx23ndd337wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:05:28 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football How Spurs and Coventry City's players rated following their Premier League match. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918365-sanwo-olu-asks-lawma-boss-to-resign-over-waste-crisis-report.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918365-sanwo-olu-asks-lawma-boss-to-resign-over-waste-crisis-report.html Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:05:23 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Governor Sanwo-Olu was reported to be upset and unhappy with the LAWMA boss after visiting a dumpsite. The post Sanwo-Olu asks LAWMA boss to resign over waste crisis – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/turkey-iheanacho-extends-goal-scoring-run-in-bursaspors-win-over-pendikspor/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/turkey-iheanacho-extends-goal-scoring-run-in-bursaspors-win-over-pendikspor/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:04:57 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News By Mike Oyebola Kelechi Iheanacho scored for the 11th consecutive game as Bursaspor defeated Pendikspor 2-0 at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi on Monday night. Halil Akbunar gave Bursaspor the lead in the 10th minute making their early dominance count. Iheanacho doubled the Green Crocodiles' lead two min https://thesun.ng/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-correctional-immigration-service-chiefs-by-18-months/ https://thesun.ng/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-correctional-immigration-service-chiefs-by-18-months/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:03:14 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the heads of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), extending their stay in office until 2028. The post Tinubu extends tenures of Correctional, Immigration Service Chiefs by 18 Mon https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/photos-billionaire-okoyas-son-ties-the-knot-in-private-ceremony/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/photos-billionaire-okoyas-son-ties-the-knot-in-private-ceremony/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:03:10 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Idris Okoya, son of billionaire industrialist and Eleganza Group chairman Razaq Okoya, has married his partner, Rukoyah, in a private wedding ceremony. 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This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckd7qy12j148o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckd7qy12j148o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:02:33 +0000 BBC News World World News The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together. https://www.tvcnews.tv/i-would-rather-go-to-prison-than-lose-my-phone-dangoteda/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/i-would-rather-go-to-prison-than-lose-my-phone-dangoteda/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:02:11 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says he would rather be sent to prison than be separated from his mobile phone, revealing the extent to which he relies on the device for communication. 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