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 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:24:18 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/lagos-to-demolish-gni-building-10-months-after-fire/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/lagos-to-demolish-gni-building-10-months-after-fire/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:10:30 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Lagos State Government is set to begin the controlled demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, 10 months after a fire. 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The speaker stated this in his address at the inauguration of the A https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerians-better-off-under-tinubu-apc-spokesman-insists/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerians-better-off-under-tinubu-apc-spokesman-insists/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:22:19 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Felix Muoka, has insisted that Nigeria and Nigerians are better off than ever before, saying the party will win the 2027 presidential election based on its positive records. The post Nigerians better off under Tinubu, APC spokesman https://www.marketwatch.com/story/coreweave-sparks-worry-about-broader-credit-market-stress-as-its-bonds-tumble-887458e4?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/coreweave-sparks-worry-about-broader-credit-market-stress-as-its-bonds-tumble-887458e4?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Signs of stress in the high-yield “junk” bond market are rising, with recent borrowing tied to artificial intelligence falling under increased scrutiny. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-dells-stock-was-one-of-the-s-p-500s-biggest-laggards-on-wednesday-70ce279e?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-dells-stock-was-one-of-the-s-p-500s-biggest-laggards-on-wednesday-70ce279e?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks An analyst sees limited room for Dell and HPE shares to continue climbing, as dynamics could shift within the market for memory components. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/bofa-slides-on-1-2b-fine-closing-bell-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/bofa-slides-on-1-2b-fine-closing-bell-video Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:17:43 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/us-democrats-recruit-100-election-observers-over-trump-interference-fears/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/us-democrats-recruit-100-election-observers-over-trump-interference-fears/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:17:03 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The US president has sought restrictions on mail-in voting and tougher proof-of-citizenship requirements, while his administration has pursued access to state voter records. The post US Democrats Recruit 100 Election Observers Over Trump Interference Fears appeared first on Channels Television. https://newtelegraphng.com/copying-implementing-foreign-policies-wont-work-in-nigeria-shettima-tells-opposition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=copying-implementing-foreign-policies-wont-work-in-nigeria-shettima-tells-opposition https://newtelegraphng.com/copying-implementing-foreign-policies-wont-work-in-nigeria-shettima-tells-opposition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=copying-implementing-foreign-policies-wont-work-in-nigeria-shettima-tells-opposition Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:16:25 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has told opposition elements that it would wrong for them to assume they could adapt foreign economic policies to government Nigeria. Shettima said this on Wednesday in his comments at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign (APCPCC https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/russell-2000-sinks-11-from-peak-hits-correction-as-rates-rise https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/russell-2000-sinks-11-from-peak-hits-correction-as-rates-rise Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:16:16 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks The Russell 2000 Index entered a correction with Wednesday’s plunge as rising inflation and interest rates push the riskiest stocks in the market below important averages. https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261014-what-is-starshield-spacex-s-military-version-of-starlink https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261014-what-is-starshield-spacex-s-military-version-of-starlink Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:15:58 +0000 France 24 World News Elon Musk’s ⁠SpaceX restricted “military-grade” ​Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses, Ukraine reported. In response, Musk said that the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system. https://leadership.ng/pvc-collection-votes-will-count-noa-assures-voters-ahead-of-2027-polls/ https://leadership.ng/pvc-collection-votes-will-count-noa-assures-voters-ahead-of-2027-polls/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:15:49 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues the distribution of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) ahead of the crucial general 2027 elections, the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has assured eligible voters that the polls’ outcome would be credible under a fee, fair https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/atiku-trained-in-kano-school-of-hygiene-as-dubagari-dont-take-tinubu-for-granted-shettima/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/atiku-trained-in-kano-school-of-hygiene-as-dubagari-dont-take-tinubu-for-granted-shettima/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:15:32 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his professional background, while warning opposition figures against insulting President Bola Tinubu during the 2027 election campaign. Shettima spoke on Wednesday during https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/im-not-endorsing-any-presidential-candidate-peller-says-as-obi-requests-for-livestream/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/im-not-endorsing-any-presidential-candidate-peller-says-as-obi-requests-for-livestream/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:13:59 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News TikTok star Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has revealed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, reached out to him for a livestream ahead of the 2027 general election. Peller disclosed this during a TikTok livestream on Wednesday, explaining t https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/electric-vehicle-sales-in-the-u-s-are-showing-signs-of-life/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/electric-vehicle-sales-in-the-u-s-are-showing-signs-of-life/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:12:07 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters. https://punchng.com/ig-tasks-parents-on-security-as-96-year-old-ex-policewoman-unveils-book/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ig-tasks-parents-on-security-as-96-year-old-ex-policewoman-unveils-book/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:09:36 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Inspector General of Police has tasked parents on security as 96-year-old retired DCP, Stella Okuyiga, unveiled her book on Nigeria’s first policewomen Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-tasks-parents-on-security-as-96-year-old-ex-policewoman-unveils-book/ https://leadership.ng/pope-leo-xiv-breaks-silence-after-lung-cancer-surgery/ https://leadership.ng/pope-leo-xiv-breaks-silence-after-lung-cancer-surgery/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:06:43 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Pope Leo XIV has broken the silence, thanking fellow Catholics for their prayers following his surgery for lung cancer in Rome, in his first message since undergoing the procedure. In a statement issued on Wednesday to Catholics participating in a symposium marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris lae https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-14-2026-naira-records-first-appreciation-against-usd/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-14-2026-naira-records-first-appreciation-against-usd/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:05:26 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The naira recorded its first appreciation against the United States dollar this week at the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira strengthened slightly against the dollar on Wednesday, trading at N1,332.59, compared with N1,332.97 on Tues https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917149-fg-releases-%e2%82%a640-7-billion-for-primary-healthcare-expands-coverage-to-13000-facilities.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917149-fg-releases-%e2%82%a640-7-billion-for-primary-healthcare-expands-coverage-to-13000-facilities.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:04:08 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Pate said the ₦40.7 billion represented the federal government’s contribution from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) for the quarter. The post FG releases ₦40.7 billion for primary healthcare, expands coverage to 13,000 facilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/real-madrids-vinicius-banned-for-clasico-after-red-card/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/real-madrids-vinicius-banned-for-clasico-after-red-card/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:03:59 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The 26-year-old winger reacted angrily to the decision, made after a VAR review, which also chalked off a goal he had scored in the aftermath of his pull on Nathan Saliba's hair. 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NARD president, Dr. Og https://www.theverge.com/tech/1011487/microsoft-scam-messages-marketplace-takedown https://www.theverge.com/tech/1011487/microsoft-scam-messages-marketplace-takedown Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:03:43 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech We've all gotten a scam text about a nonexistent parking ticket or a fake package delivery, but hopefully you'll start seeing fewer of them. Microsoft says it helped dismantle a marketplace for scammers sending phishing messages like those around the world. Through an investigation with Japan's Nati https://punchng.com/police-arrest-artisan-for-defiling-minor-in-osun/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/police-arrest-artisan-for-defiling-minor-in-osun/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:03:13 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old artisan, Mukaila Adeyemo, for allegedly defiling a minor on two occasions in Ikire town. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-boosts-annual-funding-for-member-associations-to-700000/ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-prospectus-looks-impressive-my-financial-adviser-wants-me-to-invest-350-000-in-a-uae-data-center-is-this-risky-d5d3747c?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-prospectus-looks-impressive-my-financial-adviser-wants-me-to-invest-350-000-in-a-uae-data-center-is-this-risky-d5d3747c?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I like my life, but I also like the idea of a big return after years of putting money into my 401(k).” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/fg-fixes-august-2027-deadline-for-waec-neco-results/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/fg-fixes-august-2027-deadline-for-waec-neco-results/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:04 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Federal Government has proposed a new examination timetable that will see candidates sitting the 2027 West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Examinations Council (NECO) and other major external examinations receive their results by August, ahead of the September admission process int https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz-reach-highest-level-since-start-of-war/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz-reach-highest-level-since-start-of-war/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:59:15 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Twenty-three attacks have been recorded since the start of October, almost double the average monthly number of incidents since the start of the war. The post Attacks In Strait Of Hormuz Reach Highest Level Since Start Of War appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/fifa-to-offer-members-6-35bn-development-fund-windfall/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/fifa-to-offer-members-6-35bn-development-fund-windfall/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:58:15 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News To finance this development fund for the 2026–2030 period, which would allow money to be distributed to FIFA's 211 federations as well as to the regional confederations, it would draw in part on its financial reserves after a commercially successful 2026 World Cup. The post FIFA To Offer Members $6. https://www.france24.com/en/nord-stream-may-have-been-lawful-target-argue-lawyers-for-ukrainian-accused-of-bombing https://www.france24.com/en/nord-stream-may-have-been-lawful-target-argue-lawyers-for-ukrainian-accused-of-bombing Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:56:42 +0000 France 24 World News Lawyers for a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of leading the bombing of Russia's Nord Stream ​pipeline in September 2022 argued at the start of his trial in Germany on Wednesday that "an aggressor's infrastructure" may have been a lawful target. FRANCE 24's Juliette Brown reports. https://technext24.com/news/spotify-expand-audiobook-offering-nigeria/ https://technext24.com/news/spotify-expand-audiobook-offering-nigeria/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:56:18 +0000 Technext Naija Tech Spotify has officially expanded its audiobook offering to Nigeria beginning today, October 14th. This will make its catalogue… https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/barcola-bags-hat-trick-as-liverpool-overpower-lask-in-nine-goal-thriller/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/barcola-bags-hat-trick-as-liverpool-overpower-lask-in-nine-goal-thriller/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:56:01 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Liverpool responded almost immediately. Frimpong delivered a low cross after a move involving Ngumoha, allowing Barcola to score his third goal of the night and complete his first career hat-trick. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/buildings-set-ablaze-windows-smashed-in-violent-albanian-protests/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/buildings-set-ablaze-windows-smashed-in-violent-albanian-protests/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:54:46 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The violence is triggered by student protests calling for better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. The post Buildings Set Ablaze, Windows Smashed In Violent Albanian Protests appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/14/how-will-a-new-alliance-affect-the-conflict-in-eastern-drc?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/14/how-will-a-new-alliance-affect-the-conflict-in-eastern-drc?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:54:16 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Former President Joseph Kabila has joined forces with M23 fighters. https://www.tvcnews.tv/cbn-governor-cardoso-appointed-chairman-of-africa-finance-corporation-board/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/cbn-governor-cardoso-appointed-chairman-of-africa-finance-corporation-board/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:53:12 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The post CBN Governor Cardoso Appointed Chairman Of Africa Finance Corporation Board appeared first on Trending News. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/us-lifts-sanctions-on-venezuelas-top-legislator?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/us-lifts-sanctions-on-venezuelas-top-legislator?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:53:03 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Jorge Rodriguez has been removed from OFAC's sanctions list in latest US push for oil control and bilateral diplomacy. https://leadership.ng/kano-court-acquits-man-charged-with-murder/ https://leadership.ng/kano-court-acquits-man-charged-with-murder/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:52:53 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A Kano State High Court on Wednesday acquitted a 35-year-old man, Inusa Rabo, charged with the culpable homicide of a 55-year-old man, Sa’idu Haruna, after evidence of his history of mental illness was presented. Justice Fatima Adamu, while delivering the judgment, held that the prosecution failed t https://businessday.ng/aviation/article/aviation-unions-commend-achimugu-describe-him-as-a-good-ambassador-of-ncaa-nigeria/ https://businessday.ng/aviation/article/aviation-unions-commend-achimugu-describe-him-as-a-good-ambassador-of-ncaa-nigeria/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:52:01 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Following his recent string of awards, Aviation workers’ unions have commended the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/kogi-international-airport-ali-bello-inspects-ongoing-project-assures-timely-completion/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/kogi-international-airport-ali-bello-inspects-ongoing-project-assures-timely-completion/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:51:56 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, has conducted an unscheduled inspection of the ongoing construction of the proposed Kogi International Airport in Lokoja, assuring that the project will be completed in a timely manner. https://www.france24.com/en/starlink-restriction-no-surprise-after-musk-condemned-ukraine-strikes-on-russian-data-centres https://www.france24.com/en/starlink-restriction-no-surprise-after-musk-condemned-ukraine-strikes-on-russian-data-centres Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:49:17 +0000 France 24 World News Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/bbc-accuses-trump-of-dodging-deposition-in-10bn-defamation-suit/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/bbc-accuses-trump-of-dodging-deposition-in-10bn-defamation-suit/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:48:34 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The BBC's lawyers asked for the Florida federal court to compel Trump to set a date for the deposition and to take up the issue at an October 22 hearing scheduled to discuss other procedural issues. 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The post US cuts deadline for refugees to challenge status termination to 10 days appe https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/sinners-director-ryan-coogler-to-reboot-x-files-for-disney/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/sinners-director-ryan-coogler-to-reboot-x-files-for-disney/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:47:10 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The show’s first nine seasons (1993–2002) were a global hit, winning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards. 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Samuels, who assumed office on 1 October 2026, succeeds Prof Prosper Okonk https://karlbode.com/casey-newton-and-john-gruber-slink-back-to-elon-musks-right-wing-propaganda-machine/ https://karlbode.com/casey-newton-and-john-gruber-slink-back-to-elon-musks-right-wing-propaganda-machine/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:44:02 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://karlbode.com/casey-newton-and-john-gruber-slink-back-to-elon-musks-right-wing-propaganda-machine/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50093913 Points: 15 # Comments: 0 https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/senate-urges-umahi-to-prioritise-abandoned-roads/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/senate-urges-umahi-to-prioritise-abandoned-roads/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:43:43 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The upper chamber also called for urgent intervention by the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to address the worsening effects of flooding and erosion in the South-East. The post Senate Urges Umahi To Prioritise Abandoned Roads appeared first on Channels Television. https://punchng.com/mourinho-questions-timing-of-vinicius-jrs-suspension-announcement/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/mourinho-questions-timing-of-vinicius-jrs-suspension-announcement/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:42:08 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has questioned the timing of Vinicius Jr’s four-match La Liga suspension, which was announced before a Champions League gam Read More: https://punchng.com/mourinho-questions-timing-of-vinicius-jrs-suspension-announcement/ https://leadership.ng/2027-fg-proposes-harmonised-calendar-for-jamb-waec-neco/ https://leadership.ng/2027-fg-proposes-harmonised-calendar-for-jamb-waec-neco/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:42:05 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The federal government has proposed a harmonised timetable for the 2027 external examinations, targeting the release of results by August to enable eligible candidates to begin the admission process into tertiary institutions by September. The proposed calendar, which covers the Joint Admissions and https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/bloomberg-deals-10-14-2026-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/bloomberg-deals-10-14-2026-video Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:41:19 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks A weekly, midday program that delivers high-impact, editorially driven coverage of the most important corporate transactions shaping the global market. Today's guests: Fortress Co-CEO Managing Partner Drew McKnight, Ernst & Young Partner, Financial Services EY-Parthenon Elyse Reilly, Jefferies Head https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-we-shall-dance-back-to-aso-rock-adeleke-declares-support-for-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-we-shall-dance-back-to-aso-rock-adeleke-declares-support-for-tinubu/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:39:31 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying they will “dance all the way back to Aso Rock” in 2027. Adeleke spoke on Wednesday at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), where he u https://www.france24.com/en/trump-sparks-outrage-over-ai-tiger-video-after-sharing-footage-of-fatal-uk-attack-1 https://www.france24.com/en/trump-sparks-outrage-over-ai-tiger-video-after-sharing-footage-of-fatal-uk-attack-1 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:39:08 +0000 France 24 World News Donald Trump has sparked outrage after sharing the distressing footage of a 23-year-old man with mental illness being fatally mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, captioned "Don't ever mess with nature!" This followed hours later by an AI-generated video of himself taming a tiger. The posts https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/you-have-no-evidence-shettima-blasts-peter-obi-for-making-bogus-claims-over-2023-election/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/you-have-no-evidence-shettima-blasts-peter-obi-for-making-bogus-claims-over-2023-election/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:37:29 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Vice President Kashim Shettima has accused the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of making “bogus claims” about winning the 2023 presidential election without presenting evidence to support his assertion. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking at the inauguration https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/kenya-announces-second-ebola-case-says-no-evidence-of-wider-spread/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/kenya-announces-second-ebola-case-says-no-evidence-of-wider-spread/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:36:32 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The deadly disease has killed more than 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years. The post Kenya Announces Second Ebola Case, Says ‘No Evidence’ Of Wider Spread appeared first on Channels Television. https://punchng.com/2027-i-wont-attend-every-apc-campaign-rally-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-i-wont-attend-every-apc-campaign-rally-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:35:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu says he will not attend every APC campaign rally for the 2027 election, citing the need to prioritise governance and economic matters Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-i-wont-attend-every-apc-campaign-rally-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-outcry-as-7-yoruba-dgs-reportedly-occupy-inecs-sensitive-departments/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-outcry-as-7-yoruba-dgs-reportedly-occupy-inecs-sensitive-departments/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:35:03 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Concerns have been raised over alleged nepotism within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following reports that about seven Yoruba people are heading sensitive departments of the electoral body. According to reports making the rounds, the departments include Information and Commu https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/nscdc-uncovers-underground-tunnels-suspected-drug-den-in-delta/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/nscdc-uncovers-underground-tunnels-suspected-drug-den-in-delta/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:34:51 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Suspected illicit substances and other items believed to be linked to criminal activities were also recovered during the operation. The post NSCDC Uncovers Underground Tunnels, Suspected Drug Den In Delta appeared first on Channels Television. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ai-will-not-determine-2027-election-outcome-inec/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ai-will-not-determine-2027-election-outcome-inec/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:34:27 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that artificial intelligence (AI) will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general elections. It stressed that critical electoral decisions would remain under human control. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave th https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/tanzania-kenya-uganda-develop-joint-visa-plan-ahead-of-afcon-2027/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/tanzania-kenya-uganda-develop-joint-visa-plan-ahead-of-afcon-2027/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:34:02 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The proposed joint visa scheme is one of the measures being considered to make travelling between the three countries easier during the tournament. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917137-2027-tinubu-inaugurates-campaign-council-says-governance-wont-take-back-seat.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917137-2027-tinubu-inaugurates-campaign-council-says-governance-wont-take-back-seat.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:32:55 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News President Tinubu said the responsibilities of his office would continue uninterrupted, stressing that the country required sustained attention to its pressing national priorities. 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The Governor who made this known at a high-level strategic meeting, also charged political ap https://www.skysports.com/football/linz-ask-vs-liverpool/report/577627 https://www.skysports.com/football/linz-ask-vs-liverpool/report/577627 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick and Florian Wirtz shone after recent criticism as Liverpool thrashed LASK 6-3 to earn their second win in the Champions League. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-wife-says-we-cant-afford-to-retire-we-have-4-million-do-i-just-keep-working-f1b6b085?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-wife-says-we-cant-afford-to-retire-we-have-4-million-do-i-just-keep-working-f1b6b085?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I worry about healthcare, long-term care, inflation, a long bear market and living to 95.” https://nytpu.com/gemlog/2026-03-18 https://nytpu.com/gemlog/2026-03-18 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:29:12 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://nytpu.com/gemlog/2026-03-18 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50093612 Points: 10 # Comments: 3 https://leadership.ng/full-list-8-things-to-know-about-gospel-singer-toluwansings-as-he-passes/ https://leadership.ng/full-list-8-things-to-know-about-gospel-singer-toluwansings-as-he-passes/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:28:53 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Nigerian gospel music lovers have been thrown into confusion following reports of the death of gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings. The reports emerged on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after lawyer and Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) conv https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/vinicius-handed-four-match-ban-to-miss-real-madrids-clasico-against-barcelona/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/vinicius-handed-four-match-ban-to-miss-real-madrids-clasico-against-barcelona/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:28:07 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been handed a four-match suspension after pulling an opponent’s hair during his side’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday. 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Wike g https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/stop-eyeing-positions-that-are-not-available-akpabio-fires-at-governors/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/stop-eyeing-positions-that-are-not-available-akpabio-fires-at-governors/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:25:28 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned governors against pursuing political positions that are not available, urging them to focus on serving their people and completing their constitutionally permitted eight-year tenure. Akpabio stated this on Wednesday while speaking at the inauguration of t https://www.skysports.com/football/lincoln-city-vs-west-ham-united/live/560614 https://www.skysports.com/football/lincoln-city-vs-west-ham-united/live/560614 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/nscia-felicitates-can-at-50-says-milestone-important-for-nigeria/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/nscia-felicitates-can-at-50-says-milestone-important-for-nigeria/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:24:58 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has felicitated the leadership of the https://leadership.ng/nimena-calls-for-national-innovation-agenda-for-maritime-energy-sectors/ https://leadership.ng/nimena-calls-for-national-innovation-agenda-for-maritime-energy-sectors/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:24:46 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has called for a coordinated national innovation agenda to address technical skills gaps, improve access to funding and strengthen indigenous technology development in Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors. The call followed https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/nigerias-sacrifices-for-peace-in-sierra-leone-will-never-be-forgotten-says-former-vp/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/nigerias-sacrifices-for-peace-in-sierra-leone-will-never-be-forgotten-says-former-vp/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:24:36 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News *Calls for Africa’s Economic Independence Linus Aleke in Abuja Former Vice-President of Sierra Leone, Mr Samuel Sam-Sumana, has expressed profound gratitude to Nigeria for its sacrifices in restoring peace to https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/sally-rooneys-books-pulled-from-uk-over-palestine-action-support?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/sally-rooneys-books-pulled-from-uk-over-palestine-action-support?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:23:27 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Award-winning author Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from the UK over her support for Palestine Action https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/financial-m-a-is-about-scale-reilly-and-naydenova-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/financial-m-a-is-about-scale-reilly-and-naydenova-video Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:22:08 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Nina Naydenova, head of FIG M&A for the Americas at Jefferies, and Elyse Reilly, partner at EY-Parthenon Financial Services, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Deals." (Source: Bloomberg) https://leadership.ng/wike-tasks-apdc-on-housing-for-expanding-fct-districts/ https://leadership.ng/wike-tasks-apdc-on-housing-for-expanding-fct-districts/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:21:16 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has tasked the Abuja Property Development Company (APDC) to reposition its operations to meet the growing housing needs arising from the expansion of districts and improved connectivity across the six area councils of the Territory. Wike https://punchng.com/arsenal-plan-to-cut-60-jobs-in-cost-saving-drive-report/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/arsenal-plan-to-cut-60-jobs-in-cost-saving-drive-report/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:19:35 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Arsenal plans to cut about 60 jobs in a cost-saving drive despite recent on-field success and strong financial results, a new report has revealed. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-plan-to-cut-60-jobs-in-cost-saving-drive-report/ https://leadership.ng/king-charles-reacts-as-pope-leo-brother-face-cancer-diagnoses/ https://leadership.ng/king-charles-reacts-as-pope-leo-brother-face-cancer-diagnoses/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:18:46 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Britain’s King Charles III has expressed his intention to write privately to Pope Leo XIV to convey his best wishes following the pontiff’s lung cancer diagnosis, as the pope’s older brother battles a recurrence of blood cancer. A royal source confirmed on Wednesday that Charles, who is head of the https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917133-atiku-faults-tinubus-expanded-campaign-council-use-of-presidential-villa.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917133-atiku-faults-tinubus-expanded-campaign-council-use-of-presidential-villa.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:18:42 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu's expanded campaign council and questioned the use of the Presidential Villa for its inauguration. 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DAILY POST had earlier reported that Adeleke attended the inauguration of the APC-PCC in https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/best-beaches-to-visit-in-st-kitts-and-nevis/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/best-beaches-to-visit-in-st-kitts-and-nevis/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:18:29 +0000 PM News Nigerian News With its calm lifestyle, stunning landscapes and picturesque shores, St. Kitts and Nevis offers an ideal setting for those looking to escape the pace of everyday life. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/worlds-oldest-known-shipwreck-found-in-turkiye?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/worlds-oldest-known-shipwreck-found-in-turkiye?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:17:48 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The world’s oldest known shipwreck has been discovered off Turkiye’s coast, dating back nearly 5,000 years. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-earn-110-000-a-year-i-lost-my-home-in-the-great-recession-im-renting-in-my-50s-why-is-that-judged-as-failure-d1371d67?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-earn-110-000-a-year-i-lost-my-home-in-the-great-recession-im-renting-in-my-50s-why-is-that-judged-as-failure-d1371d67?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks ”I earn $110,000 a year.” https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/ex-lawmaker-petitions-efcc-to-reopen-case-against-atiku-over-2006-corruption-report.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/ex-lawmaker-petitions-efcc-to-reopen-case-against-atiku-over-2006-corruption-report.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:14:22 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity A former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, demanding the prosecution of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, by reopening the corruption allegation against him over alleged financial crimes. Speaking on t https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/pope-out-of-bed-progress-normal-after-cancer-operation/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/pope-out-of-bed-progress-normal-after-cancer-operation/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:12:52 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Pope Leo XIV is out of bed, walking and eating after doctors removed a cancerous tumour from his lung, while post-surgery tests show his progress is "normal", his doctors said Wednesday. The post Pope out of bed, progress ‘normal’ after cancer operation appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/barcola-scores-hat-trick-as-liverpool-thrash-lask-6-3-in-champions-league/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/barcola-scores-hat-trick-as-liverpool-thrash-lask-6-3-in-champions-league/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:08:23 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Bradley Barcola silenced his critics as the Liverpool forward ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in a chaotic 6-3 win against LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday. The post Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK 6-3 in Champions League appeared first on Vanguard News. https://businessday.ng/politics/article/wike-challenges-apc-governors-to-deliver-states-for-tinubu-in-2027/ https://businessday.ng/politics/article/wike-challenges-apc-governors-to-deliver-states-for-tinubu-in-2027/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:08:16 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News …says he has the mandate of PDP to back Tinubu’s re-election  Nyesom Wike, the minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1011311/the-ai-race-is-back-on https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1011311/the-ai-race-is-back-on Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:06:03 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Last week, Anthropic and OpenAI looked like they had the AI race to themselves, pulling ahead with increasingly powerful models that left their rivals in the dust. 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