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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:36:42 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/hyprep-awards-postgraduate-scholarships-to-500-ogoni-graduates/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/hyprep-awards-postgraduate-scholarships-to-500-ogoni-graduates/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:28:54 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 500 Ogoni graduates in Rivers State as part of the UNEP report. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-gov-hails-tinubu-over-power-substation-upgrade/ https://punchng.com/erosion-of-values-undermining-youths-leadership-readiness-ex-lawmaker/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/erosion-of-values-undermining-youths-leadership-readiness-ex-lawmaker/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:22:40 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A former lawmaker, Sam Onuigbo, has blamed the erosion of societal values for undermining Nigerian youths’ preparedness for leadership roles in the country Read More: https://punchng.com/erosion-of-values-undermining-youths-leadership-readiness-ex-lawmaker/ https://punchng.com/653-terrorism-suspects-convicted-in-latest-mass-trials-agf/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/653-terrorism-suspects-convicted-in-latest-mass-trials-agf/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:16:21 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigeria’s AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, announces that 653 suspects have been convicted in the latest phase of the ongoing mass trial of terrorism suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/653-terrorism-suspects-convicted-in-latest-mass-trials-agf/ https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13602706/hollie-doyle-aidan-obrien-to-scoop-futurity-prize-with-noble-exhibit https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13602706/hollie-doyle-aidan-obrien-to-scoop-futurity-prize-with-noble-exhibit Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football As our ambassador Hollie Doyle gets closer to her comeback following a five-month injury lay-off, she looks ahead to some exciting action on Sky Sports Racing from Doncaster this weekend. https://punchng.com/tope-alabi-threatens-legal-action-over-false-online-defamation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/tope-alabi-threatens-legal-action-over-false-online-defamation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:03:05 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Gospel singer Tope Alabi has threatened legal action against individuals who publish or circulate false and defamatory statements about her online. 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The signing came as we.yan Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tamer Bahgat joine https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/trader-or-rookie-habits-that-determine-first-year-success/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/trader-or-rookie-habits-that-determine-first-year-success/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:33:07 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nigeria’s markets are full of young, first-time traders, and the difference between guesswork and actually trading lies in the decisions you make. Nigeria has become one of the most active retail trading markets in the world. With a young, mobile-first population of more than 220 million, it now sit https://punchng.com/from-salah-to-drogba-football-stars-who-never-reached-ballon-dor-top-three/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/from-salah-to-drogba-football-stars-who-never-reached-ballon-dor-top-three/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:33:04 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Discover top football stars like Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba, and Luis Suárez who never finished in the Ballon d’Or top three despite their success. 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In the lead-up to Israel’s crucial legislative elections, FRANCE 24 speaks with soldiers left shell-shocked by the co https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck87zlpzny15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck87zlpzny15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:31:51 +0000 BBC News World World News Another 28 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/919606-the-seventh-kano-social-influencers-conference-by-jibrin-ibrahim.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/919606-the-seventh-kano-social-influencers-conference-by-jibrin-ibrahim.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:31:24 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News This week, I was in Kano attending the Seventh social influencers summit. As I have said before, I am a fan of the annual event and I have attended all of them since it started in 2019. It is a great rendezvous to catch up with the latest in the trilateral intersections between technology, media [&# https://thewhistler.ng/umekwe-to-lead-a6rgs-diaspora-development-drive-in-us/ https://thewhistler.ng/umekwe-to-lead-a6rgs-diaspora-development-drive-in-us/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:31:07 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Africa Sixth Region Global (A6RG) has appointed Engr. James Ogbuka Umekwe as its United States National Coordinator, with a mandate to expand the organisation’s structures across the country and strengthen economic, cultural and developmental ties between Africa and its diaspora communities. The app https://leadership.ng/university-of-ghana-orders-withdrawal-of-students-with-cgpa-below-1-00/ https://leadership.ng/university-of-ghana-orders-withdrawal-of-students-with-cgpa-below-1-00/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:30:13 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The University of Ghana has directed undergraduate students whose Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) falls below 1.00 at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year to withdraw from their programmes. According to GraphicOnline on Friday, the directive was contained in a public notice issued by the uni https://www.theafricareport.com/434373/tony-elumelus-802m-seplat-windfall-and-his-bigger-bet-on-nigeria/ https://www.theafricareport.com/434373/tony-elumelus-802m-seplat-windfall-and-his-bigger-bet-on-nigeria/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000 The Africa Report Africa News A soaring stake in Seplat Energy has delivered a spectacular paper gain for companies controlled by the Nigerian. Elumelu believes the real prize is uniting Nigerian finance, oil and industry to transform the economy. https://punchng.com/fg-begins-construction-of-120mva-power-substation-in-katsina/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/fg-begins-construction-of-120mva-power-substation-in-katsina/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:29:48 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Federal Government has begun constructing a 120MVA power substation in Mashi, Katsina, to improve electricity transmission and support economic activit Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-construction-of-120mva-power-substation-in-katsina/ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/young-americans-are-giving-up-their-cars-its-a-path-to-financial-freedom-for-some-3cce491c?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/young-americans-are-giving-up-their-cars-its-a-path-to-financial-freedom-for-some-3cce491c?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks With vehicle prices soaring and ownership increasingly out of reach, some young adults are discovering that life without a car leaves them with breathing room to spend on other things. https://leadership.ng/jpmorgan-gets-cbn-approval-in-principle-for-merchant-bank/ https://leadership.ng/jpmorgan-gets-cbn-approval-in-principle-for-merchant-bank/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:28:48 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted JPMorgan Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, to be known as JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited. The approval is the first stage of the licensing process and does not amount to a final banking licence. The proposed ban https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/919604-police-probe-invasion-of-hospital-staff-assault-after-ex-footballers-alarm.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/919604-police-probe-invasion-of-hospital-staff-assault-after-ex-footballers-alarm.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:27:13 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News In a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Mr Emenike said the operatives arrived at the hospital accompanied by officials of the Imo State Waste Management Agency. The post Police probe invasion of hospital, staff assault after ex-footballer’s alarm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.france24.com/en/french-protests-president-emmanuel-macron-meets-student-unions-representatives https://www.france24.com/en/french-protests-president-emmanuel-macron-meets-student-unions-representatives Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:26:41 +0000 France 24 World News For the first time since the beginning of the mobilisation, the French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet student representatives as the government prepares for tomorrow's mobilisation. Luke Shrago has more. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/atiku-challenges-tinubu-to-name-ministers-appointees-involved-in-alleged-bribery/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/atiku-challenges-tinubu-to-name-ministers-appointees-involved-in-alleged-bribery/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:26:39 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Atiku made the demand in a post on his X handle on Friday, questioning who received the alleged payments and criticising the Tinubu administration over the rising cost of living and the funding of ministries. The post Atiku challenges Tinubu to name ministers, appointees involved in alleged bribery https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/breaking-cbn-approves-jpmorgans-plan-to-establish-merchant-bank-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/breaking-cbn-approves-jpmorgans-plan-to-establish-merchant-bank-in-nigeria/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:25:18 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to JPMorgan to establish JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited, marking a new step in the US financial institution’s plans to expand its presence in the country. The post BREAKING: CBN approves JPMorgan’s plan to establish me https://www.france24.com/en/suspect-arrested-after-1-killed-and-4-wounded-in-a-shooting-in-paris-suburb https://www.france24.com/en/suspect-arrested-after-1-killed-and-4-wounded-in-a-shooting-in-paris-suburb Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:24:56 +0000 France 24 World News A gunman firing from a vehicle in a Paris suburb Friday killed one person and wounded several others, including a 12-year-old girl, in what French authorities suspect may have been a racially motivated attack. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/energia-chairman-laments-funding-hurdle-for-local-oil-producers/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/energia-chairman-laments-funding-hurdle-for-local-oil-producers/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:24:12 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News *Says operators pay double for same loan abroad Peter Uzoho Chairman of Energia Limited, Mr George Osahon, has decried the huge disparity in financing costs for indigenous upstream oil and https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/mdcan-raises-alarm-over-ebola-demands-ppe-isolation-centres-in-hospitals/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/mdcan-raises-alarm-over-ebola-demands-ppe-isolation-centres-in-hospitals/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:23:47 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Chioma Obinna The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has called on the Federal and state governments to urgently strengthen Ebola surveillance, equip hospitals with protective materials and isolation facilities, and improve the welfare of healthcare workers to prevent https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/crude-oil-rises-to-115-with-stocks-mixed-on-earnings-ai/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/crude-oil-rises-to-115-with-stocks-mixed-on-earnings-ai/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:23:11 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Oil prices traded at five-month highs on Friday, with benchmark crude contract Brent North Sea rising above $115 a barrel, as the Middle East conflict raged on. The post Crude oil rises to $115 with stocks mixed on earnings, AI appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/surging-economy-gets-off-to-a-good-start-in-the-fourth-quarter-but-theres-one-big-problem-5657f399?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/surging-economy-gets-off-to-a-good-start-in-the-fourth-quarter-but-theres-one-big-problem-5657f399?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Warning signs are emerging that consumers will be hit with rising prices. https://www.france24.com/en/france-gunman-kills-one-and-wounds-four-in-town-outside-paris https://www.france24.com/en/france-gunman-kills-one-and-wounds-four-in-town-outside-paris Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:21:35 +0000 France 24 World News Eliza Herbert has more. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-23/brazil-elections-tight-polls-intensify-race-in-final-stretch https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-23/brazil-elections-tight-polls-intensify-race-in-final-stretch Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:18:59 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks A tie between the two candidates in Thursday’s Datafolha poll boosted President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign, which saw signs of gains for Lula and stability for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, according to Valor newspaper. Bolsonaro’s allies, meanwhile, played down the result but acknowledged tha https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/gunmen-kill-7-at-church-in-southern-jordan/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/gunmen-kill-7-at-church-in-southern-jordan/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:18:48 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded 10 more in an attack on a church in southern Jordan on Friday, authorities said. The post Gunmen kill 7 at church in southern Jordan appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw8rz3eyn26po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw8rz3eyn26po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:18:41 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes is pushed back 24 hours as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/23/three-secondary-school-students-nabbed-as-police-foil-cult-initiation-in-ogun/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/23/three-secondary-school-students-nabbed-as-police-foil-cult-initiation-in-ogun/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:18:20 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Babaseyi said that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta for further investigation and possible prosecution https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/edo-gov-okpebholo-sacks-traditional-ruler-after-11-months-of-appointment/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/edo-gov-okpebholo-sacks-traditional-ruler-after-11-months-of-appointment/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:17:16 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has terminated the appointment of Mr Nicholas Odamah as Regent of Ikpeshi/Egbegere Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state, just 11 months after his appointment. DAILY POST reports that the governor had, on November 13, 2025, removed the erstwhile t https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/umahi-accuses-obi-of-starting-confrontation-faults-his-silence-over-supporters-jesus-remarks/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/umahi-accuses-obi-of-starting-confrontation-faults-his-silence-over-supporters-jesus-remarks/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:17:09 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Umahi said Obi had publicly criticised him while he was working at the site, describing the incident as unfair. The post Umahi accuses Obi of starting confrontation, faults his silence over supporters’ ‘Jesus’ remarks appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261023-several-killed-dozens-wounded-in-jordan-church-shooting https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261023-several-killed-dozens-wounded-in-jordan-church-shooting Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:16:29 +0000 France 24 World News At least six people have been killed and 28 others wounded in a church shooting in Jordan, authorities said Friday. The unidentified assailants allegedly attacked the Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in the Karak directorate in the central part of the country. https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/innocent-c-ike-scale-opens-doors-institutions-make-value-last/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/innocent-c-ike-scale-opens-doors-institutions-make-value-last/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:16:22 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Innocent C. Ike, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, has told business leaders that growth alone does not make a global chief executive, but the ability to build institutions that turn scale into lasting value. Ike gave the keynote lecture, “The Mindset of a Globa https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/23/conte-dismisses-reports-of-man-united-takeover-with-carricks-job-uncertain?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/23/conte-dismisses-reports-of-man-united-takeover-with-carricks-job-uncertain?traffic_source=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:16:14 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte denies Manchester United link, says reports he demanded full control of club 'unfounded'. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/23/mississippi-releases-video-of-1-year-olds-fatal-police-shooting?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/23/mississippi-releases-video-of-1-year-olds-fatal-police-shooting?traffic_source=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:15:52 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Mississippi released bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6ev38dj1g8zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6ev38dj1g8zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:15:23 +0000 BBC News World World News One person is killed and five wounded in a series of attacks and the suspected gunman has been apprehended. https://www.tvcnews.tv/just-in-cross-river-hails-dss-over-seizure-of-high-calibre-weapons/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/just-in-cross-river-hails-dss-over-seizure-of-high-calibre-weapons/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:15:02 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Cross River government has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) and sister security agencies for recently intercepting a huge cache of High-calibre weapons, which included three General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs).  The state Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey made the commendation on 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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I married a wonderful man with a good income. He left his job due to health issues and suffered a massive stroke at 53.” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/919596-group-calls-for-disability-inclusive-electoral-security-practices.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/919596-group-calls-for-disability-inclusive-electoral-security-practices.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:41 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The group asked the police and the NSCDC to adopt and implement disability-inclusive security practices to strengthen the protection, safety and participation of persons with disabilities during electoral processes. The post Group calls for disability-inclusive electoral security practices appeared https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/conte-dismisses-man-utd-job-talks-as-unfounded-amid-carrick-uncertainty/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/conte-dismisses-man-utd-job-talks-as-unfounded-amid-carrick-uncertainty/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:22 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Antonio Conte has dismissed reports linking him with Manchester United as Michael Carrick’s potential replacement, describing claims that he has demanded full control of the club’s transfer policy and made financial demands as “unfounded”. The post Conte dismisses Man Utd job talks as ‘unfounded’ am https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/arokodare-opens-door-to-permanent-ajax-transfer/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/arokodare-opens-door-to-permanent-ajax-transfer/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:12 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigeria international Tolu Arokodare has expressed his desire to remain at Eredivisie giants Ajax beyond his current loan spell, DAILY POST reports. The 24-year-old joined the Dutch club on loan from Sky Bet Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer and has made an impressive start to li https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/uba-commences-comtempt-proceedings-against-wempco-directors-over-alleged-disobidence-of-court-order/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/uba-commences-comtempt-proceedings-against-wempco-directors-over-alleged-disobidence-of-court-order/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:13:48 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The Federal High Court, presided over by Honourable Justice Aluko, has granted an application by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc for substituted service of Form 49 on directors of https://leadership.ng/high-cost-of-rent-forces-enugu-residents-to-relocate-to-villages/ https://leadership.ng/high-cost-of-rent-forces-enugu-residents-to-relocate-to-villages/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:13:47 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The rising cost of house rent in Enugu metropolis is  forcing many  residents, especially low-income earners, civil servants, artisans and young families, to consider relocating to villages and communities on the outskirts of the city in search of affordable accommodation Although the Enugu State Ho https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6vgxkvl4w5eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6vgxkvl4w5eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:13:33 +0000 BBC News World World News Ukraine and Russia have not confirmed the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/npa-expects-15-ships-carrying-petroleum-products-food-items-in-lagos/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/npa-expects-15-ships-carrying-petroleum-products-food-items-in-lagos/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:12:47 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has announced that 15 ships laden with petroleum products, food supplies and other commodities are expected to arrive at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos between Friday and Wednesday. The authority disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position released o https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/kefas-reiterates-commitment-to-peace-security-across-taraba/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/kefas-reiterates-commitment-to-peace-security-across-taraba/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:11:41 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the state's security architecture to protect lives and property and sustain peace across the state. The governor gave the assurance on Friday in Jalingo, through the Secretary to the Government of Tar https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/fuel-subsidy-were-waiting-for-atiku-peter-obi-others-tuc/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/fuel-subsidy-were-waiting-for-atiku-peter-obi-others-tuc/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:10:44 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Trade Union Congress, TUC, has said it is awaiting a comprehensive plan from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and other politicians proposing ways to reduce fuel prices through crude oil supply to local refineries. TUC President, Festus Osifo, said politicians must explain how the https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmwyql6v5q82o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmwyql6v5q82o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:09:36 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the quadriceps injury he suffered against Bayern Munich. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/name-who-collected-billions-from-ministers-for-appointment-atiku-dares-tinubu-2/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/name-who-collected-billions-from-ministers-for-appointment-atiku-dares-tinubu-2/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:08:54 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to name those that collected billions of naira from ministers to secure appointments. Atiku threw the challenge in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday. He was reacting https://newtelegraphng.com/criver-one-dies-many-injured-as-otus-wife-takes-empowerment-to-ogoja/ https://newtelegraphng.com/criver-one-dies-many-injured-as-otus-wife-takes-empowerment-to-ogoja/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:08:05 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News One died, and many others were injured in a stampede during the Cross River State Governor’s wife, Eyoanwan Otu’s, visit to Ogoja, northern Cross River, for the empowerment of women in the area. State Police Command confirmed the death of one woman following a stampede during an empowerm https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/defensible-ai-can-your-governance-culture-withstand-pressure/ https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/defensible-ai-can-your-governance-culture-withstand-pressure/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:07:41 +0000 BusinessDay Opinion Editorials The real test of AI governance rarely occurs when a policy is approved or a committee is established. It occurs https://newtelegraphng.com/atiku-demands-names-over-alleged-billions-in-bribes-for-tinubus-ministers-appointments/ https://newtelegraphng.com/atiku-demands-names-over-alleged-billions-in-bribes-for-tinubus-ministers-appointments/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:36 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has demanded the identities of individuals allegedly involved in paying billions of naira in bribes to secure ministerial appointments under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku made the demand in a post on his social https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13025489/tottenham-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13025489/tottenham-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/919593-uba-commences-contempt-proceedings-against-wempco-directors-over-alleged-disobedience-of-court-order.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/919593-uba-commences-contempt-proceedings-against-wempco-directors-over-alleged-disobedience-of-court-order.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:21 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The application forms part of proceedings seeking to determine whether the named individuals disobeyed an order of the court and whether they should be committed to prison for contempt The post UBA commences contempt proceedings against WEMPCO directors over alleged disobedience of court order appea https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/macron-tinubu-agree-to-postpone-french-presidents-state-visit-to-nigeria-until-2027/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/macron-tinubu-agree-to-postpone-french-presidents-state-visit-to-nigeria-until-2027/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:02 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News French President Emmanuel Macron and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have agreed to postpone the French leader’s planned state visit to Nigeria until early 2027. The post BREAKING: Macron, Tinubu agree to postpone French President’s state visit to Nigeria until 2027 appeared first on Nairametri https://www.completesports.com/nigeria-vs-north-korea-live-blogging-2026-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-group-a-matchday-3/ https://www.completesports.com/nigeria-vs-north-korea-live-blogging-2026-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-group-a-matchday-3/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:49 +0000 Completesports Football Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of Nigeria vs North Korea — 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Group A matchday-3 clash between the Flamingos and The Young Eastern Azaleas at the Mohammed VI Football Complex – Pitch 1, Rabat, Morocco. The post Nigeria Vs North Korea Live Blogging – 2026 https://www.theverge.com/tech/1017157/iphone-duo-tips-touch-id-magsafe https://www.theverge.com/tech/1017157/iphone-duo-tips-touch-id-magsafe Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech The Duo is an entirely new kind of iPhone, so it comes with a bit of a learning curve. That's a wild thing to imagine, since the iPhone has had very few fundamental changes since its inception. But the Duo is built different. If you won the preorder lottery and managed to get your hands […] https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13176154/scottish-premiership-news-transfers-rumours-gossip-and-more https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13176154/scottish-premiership-news-transfers-rumours-gossip-and-more Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.marketwatch.com/story/shes-living-the-dream-my-stepmother-said-i-can-buy-my-childhood-home-for-850-000-is-she-taking-advantage-of-me-1fdda7b5?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/shes-living-the-dream-my-stepmother-said-i-can-buy-my-childhood-home-for-850-000-is-she-taking-advantage-of-me-1fdda7b5?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “My late father bought our house for $250,000 in the 1990s.” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-23/us-consumer-sentiment-slips-to-five-month-low-on-inflation-woes https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-23/us-consumer-sentiment-slips-to-five-month-low-on-inflation-woes Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks US consumer sentiment edged down to a five-month low in October as high prices and rising interest rates depressed morale. http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/10/educative-entertaining-and-inspirational_0407044444.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/10/educative-entertaining-and-inspirational_0407044444.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity   https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/919590-cbn-outlines-market-infrastructure-supporting-nigeria-china-financial-flows-at-beijing-investor-forum.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/919590-cbn-outlines-market-infrastructure-supporting-nigeria-china-financial-flows-at-beijing-investor-forum.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:59:59 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Umeano highlights fixed-income market development and arrangements as banking executives discuss cross-border payment connectivity The post CBN outlines market infrastructure supporting Nigeria–China financial flows at Beijing investor forum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/man-united-goalie-onana-rushed-to-hospital-after-car-accident-in-turkey/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/man-united-goalie-onana-rushed-to-hospital-after-car-accident-in-turkey/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:59:17 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was taken to hospital following a car accident in Turkey after Trabzonspor’s 2-0 victory over Hearts in the Conference League on Thursday. 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Also Cornell University is facing a no-confidence vote over its handling of an alleged gang rape in 2024. Annette Young spe https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1017413/apple-music-ipod-404-page https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1017413/apple-music-ipod-404-page Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:43 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech If you've been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod, you can head over to Apple Music's 404 page to listen to music on a virtual recreation of the first-generation iPod. The hidden iPod was spotted by users on social media on Friday. It's appropriately stocked with music from the early 2000s, like Co https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/23/kenyan-world-marathon-champion-peres-jepchirchir-provisionally-suspended-for-doping/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/23/kenyan-world-marathon-champion-peres-jepchirchir-provisionally-suspended-for-doping/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:34 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News "It's a big disappointment coming soon after we were awarded the World Athletics Championship in 2029," Barnabas Korir said. The post Kenyan World Marathon Champion Peres Jepchirchir Suspended For Doping appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/terrorism-fg-secures-653-convictions-prosecutes-1060-suspects/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/terrorism-fg-secures-653-convictions-prosecutes-1060-suspects/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:19 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Federal Government has secured a total of 653 convictions of persons arrested across the federation for their involvement in various acts of terrorism. 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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said the building collapsed in the early hour https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/ebola-swiss-patient-nigeria-dr-congo-concerns-virus-spread https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/ebola-swiss-patient-nigeria-dr-congo-concerns-virus-spread Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:57:11 +0000 The Guardian World News Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in UgandaHealth officials across Africa are racing to determine how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient ⁠in more than a decade ⁠became infected, amid fears ​the outbreak could spread further after rea https://leadership.ng/supreme-court-fixes-november-16-to-hear-action-alliance-leadership-appeal-withdrawal/ https://leadership.ng/supreme-court-fixes-november-16-to-hear-action-alliance-leadership-appeal-withdrawal/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:56:07 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The protracted leadership tussle in the Action Alliance (AA) may be nearing a definitive end, as the Supreme Court has fixed November 16, 2026, to hear an application by Mr Adekunle Rufai Omoaje to withdraw his appeal challenging the authentic leadership of the party. The apex court is expected to d https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/919586-rivers-boat-tragedy-fubara-vows-probe-as-10-reportedly-die.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/919586-rivers-boat-tragedy-fubara-vows-probe-as-10-reportedly-die.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Ten people were reportedly killed after a boat capsized during a confrontation over an oil vessel’s removal in Rivers State. Governor Fubara has promised an investigation. The post Rivers Boat Tragedy: Fubara vows probe as 10 reportedly die appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13602676/futurity-trophy-jamie-lynchs-runner-by-runner-guide https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13602676/futurity-trophy-jamie-lynchs-runner-by-runner-guide Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Jamie Lynch spotlights the top two-year-olds going for Group 1 glory on Town Moor on Saturday as Aidan O’Brien bids for a 13th win, live on Sky Sports Racing. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/intervene-to-avert-crisis-ewekoro-residents-disown-alleged-protest-seek-abiodun-police-intervention/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/intervene-to-avert-crisis-ewekoro-residents-disown-alleged-protest-seek-abiodun-police-intervention/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:55:52 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Residents of Ewekoro Town in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State on Friday disowned a protest staged at the gate of the plant of the H.B.M. Nigeria Plc (formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc), calling on Governor Dapo Abiodun and security agencies to intervene. The residents, including women https://www.france24.com/en/french-authorities-tighten-restrictions-and-ban-specific-protests https://www.france24.com/en/french-authorities-tighten-restrictions-and-ban-specific-protests Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:55:40 +0000 France 24 World News France is bracing for another weekend of protests, after violence erupted on the sidelines of last week's mobilisations. Paris is extending a partial curfew in parts of the city until Monday, while protests are banned altogether in the cities of Marseille and Lyon. 70,000 security personnel will be https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq78pv0073dlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq78pv0073dlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:55:37 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Manchester United boss Michael Carrick spoke for five minutes and 30 seconds without taking questions at the start of his media briefing to outline what the club means to him, then later refused to rule out dropping captain Bruno Fernandes. https://leadership.ng/full-list-6-demands-nlc-wants-fg-to-address-as-workers-threaten-nationwide-action/ https://leadership.ng/full-list-6-demands-nlc-wants-fg-to-address-as-workers-threaten-nationwide-action/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:55:03 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Nigerian workers have threatened a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to address their grievances at a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27. The warning followed a meeting between government representatives and organised labour in Abuja on Thursday, which ended without a resoluti https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/why-oneremit-is-betting-on-people-not-just-platforms-to-solve-cross-border-payments/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/why-oneremit-is-betting-on-people-not-just-platforms-to-solve-cross-border-payments/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:54:23 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Oneremit puts people at the centre of cross-border payments as COO says businesses need more than an app Much of fintech has spent the last decade trying to remove people from payments. Open an app. Enter an amount. Add a beneficiary. Click send. That model works well for straightforward transaction https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/chude-jideonwo-the-entrepreneur-betting-on-africas-largest-media-conglomerate/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/23/chude-jideonwo-the-entrepreneur-betting-on-africas-largest-media-conglomerate/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:51:59 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News From a 15-year-old author finding his way into Nigeria’s media industry to an entrepreneur with ambitions of building Africa’s answer to Berkshire Hathaway, Chude Jideonwo has spent much of his life thinking about the power of media and the institutions behind it. The post Chude Jideonwo: The entrep https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/10/yemi-alade-alhaja-official-music-video/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/10/yemi-alade-alhaja-official-music-video/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:51:38 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Nigerian Afropop powerhouse Yemi Alade has released the official music video for "Alhaja", directed by Clarence Peters and featuring rich cultural fashion. The post Yemi Alade Is Counting Cash and Serving Looks in “Alhaja” Video appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read tod https://soccernet.ng/2026/10/osimhen-tax-warning-galatasaray-turkey-explained.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/10/osimhen-tax-warning-galatasaray-turkey-explained.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:51:02 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen received a reported tax warning in Turkey in July 2026: here is what is confirmed, what is rumour and why Galatasaray paid. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/23/finland-nearing-opening-of-worlds-first-permanent-nuclear-waste-repository?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/23/finland-nearing-opening-of-worlds-first-permanent-nuclear-waste-repository?traffic_source=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:50:26 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Facilities are being built in many countries, but Finland is the first to licence its underground storage facility. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/82-yr-old-us-senator-charged-with-drug-trafficking-money-laundering/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/82-yr-old-us-senator-charged-with-drug-trafficking-money-laundering/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News An 82-year-old Democratic state senator in Virginia, L. Louise Lucas, has been indicted alongside six others, including members of her family, over an alleged racketeering conspiracy involving the illegal sale of marijuana and money laundering. The post 82-yr-old US senator charged with drug traffic https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tuc-not-part-of-fg-talks-issued-no-ultimatum-nlc-clarifies/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tuc-not-part-of-fg-talks-issued-no-ultimatum-nlc-clarifies/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:47:56 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has clarified that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, neither issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government nor participated in the dialogue between the government and the NLC held on October 22, 2026. The post TUC not part of FG talks, issued no ultimatum, N https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/fg-targets-march-2027-for-completion-of-132-33kv-substation-in-katsina/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/fg-targets-march-2027-for-completion-of-132-33kv-substation-in-katsina/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:46:29 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News • Unveils 132/33kV power transformers The Federal Government has fixed March 2027 for the completion of a new 132/33kV transmission substation in Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, as https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/23/dembele-to-miss-ballon-dor-event-as-psg-game-moved-amid-protests-in-france?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/23/dembele-to-miss-ballon-dor-event-as-psg-game-moved-amid-protests-in-france?traffic_source=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:46:12 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Paris Saint-Germain's game has been postponed following a request by police amid a wave of violent protests in France. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/919582-inec-unveils-plans-to-improve-safety-participation-of-pwds-during-elections.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/919582-inec-unveils-plans-to-improve-safety-participation-of-pwds-during-elections.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:46:02 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Amupitan identified five priorities for the 2027 elections, including adopting clear, disability-inclusive election security protocols aligned with INEC’s 2026 regulations and guidelines. The post INEC unveils plans to improve safety, participation of PWDs during elections appeared first on Premi https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/23/kenyas-marathon-champion-peres-jepchirchir-provisionally-banned-by-aiu?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/23/kenyas-marathon-champion-peres-jepchirchir-provisionally-banned-by-aiu?traffic_source=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:45:21 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Jepchirchir tested positive for banned blood booster EPO in a sample taken before her Sydney Marathon win in August. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/dambazau-business-leaders-put-payments-export-finance-investment-at-centre-of-cbn-roundtable/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/dambazau-business-leaders-put-payments-export-finance-investment-at-centre-of-cbn-roundtable/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:45:18 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Nigeria’s Ambassador to China, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), has outlined practical financial priorities for deeper bilateral ties, including reliable cross-border payments, export finance and long-term investment. 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