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Simon, who named among the substitutes, was [...] The https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/918124-ncdmb-heritage-energy-train-48-nigerians-in-subsea-engineering.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/918124-ncdmb-heritage-energy-train-48-nigerians-in-subsea-engineering.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:57:05 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The programme combines six months of classroom instruction with six months of structured on-the-job training, giving participants specialised knowledge and practical experience in subsea engineering The post NCDMB, Heritage Energy train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering appeared first on Premium Ti https://newtelegraphng.com/alli-campaign-organisation-challenges-makinde-adekanmbi-to-stop-shielding-criminals-within-apm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alli-campaign-organisation-challenges-makinde-adekanmbi-to-stop-shielding-criminals-within-apm https://newtelegraphng.com/alli-campaign-organisation-challenges-makinde-adekanmbi-to-stop-shielding-criminals-within-apm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alli-campaign-organisation-challenges-makinde-adekanmbi-to-stop-shielding-criminals-within-apm Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:56:13 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO), has challenged Governor Seyi Makinde and the governorship candidate of Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, to stop shielding criminal members of APM from facing the law. The SSACO was reacting to the statement https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3qjnyw8qe4do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3qjnyw8qe4do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:55:41 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/918122-utomi-says-akwa-ibom-ex-governor-victor-attah-has-attained-immortality.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/918122-utomi-says-akwa-ibom-ex-governor-victor-attah-has-attained-immortality.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:51:50 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Pat Utomi says Victor Attah has attained “immortality” through a development vision that outlived his tenure. 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The Director General of the Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, led a deleg https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmgelrq8x92do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmgelrq8x92do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:42:37 +0000 BBC News World World News At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/abdulrazaq-commends-wikes-inclusion-in-presidential-campaign-council/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/abdulrazaq-commends-wikes-inclusion-in-presidential-campaign-council/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:41:18 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News ..Says APC/PDP in Kwara Is 70-30 By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended the inclusion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, saying the development would https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-yari-leads-ganduje-masari-others-to-emir-of-ilorin-ooni-of-ife/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-yari-leads-ganduje-masari-others-to-emir-of-ilorin-ooni-of-ife https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-yari-leads-ganduje-masari-others-to-emir-of-ilorin-ooni-of-ife/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-yari-leads-ganduje-masari-others-to-emir-of-ilorin-ooni-of-ife Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:38:56 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, on Sunday led a high-powered delegation of party leaders to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to seek their blessi https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/falling-crucifix-kills-priest-during-mass-in-ecuador/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/falling-crucifix-kills-priest-during-mass-in-ecuador/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:36:57 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News "Father, Father! Call an ambulance!" people at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church could be heard shouting just before a livestreamed broadcast cuts out. The post Falling crucifix kills priest during Mass in Ecuador appeared first on Vanguard News. https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-goes-tough-on-rail-security-orders-more-coaches-surveillance-gadgets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-goes-tough-on-rail-security-orders-more-coaches-surveillance-gadgets https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-goes-tough-on-rail-security-orders-more-coaches-surveillance-gadgets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-goes-tough-on-rail-security-orders-more-coaches-surveillance-gadgets Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:36:42 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has approved the procurement of additional railway coaches and high-tech surveillance equipment to boost passenger movement and secure railway infrastructure across the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Funso Adebiyi disclosed this duri https://thesun.ng/awka-anglican-diocese-rejects-primates-directive-threatens-to-leave-church-of-nigeria/ https://thesun.ng/awka-anglican-diocese-rejects-primates-directive-threatens-to-leave-church-of-nigeria/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:35:21 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Diocesan Board of the Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, has rejected the directive by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, ordering the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, to proceed on six months’ compulsor https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/two-dead-seven-injured-in-plateau-road-crash/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/two-dead-seven-injured-in-plateau-road-crash/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:34:54 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Authorities attributed the crash to reckless driving and overspeeding. The post Two Dead, Seven Injured In Plateau Road Crash appeared first on Channels Television. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/kebbi-govt-accuses-malami-of-politicising-undp-poverty-report/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/kebbi-govt-accuses-malami-of-politicising-undp-poverty-report/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:33:04 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Kebbi State Government has criticised African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate Abubakar Malami over his use of a United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, poverty report to criticise Governor Nasir Idris’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. The Commissioner for Informa https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-listening-post/2026/10/18/indias-crackdown-on-cockroaches-critics-and-cameras?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-listening-post/2026/10/18/indias-crackdown-on-cockroaches-critics-and-cameras?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:31:45 +0000 Al Jazeera World News A government at war with its critics - from young protesters to the media. https://punchng.com/kebbi-accuses-malami-of-politicising-undp-poverty-report/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kebbi-accuses-malami-of-politicising-undp-poverty-report/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:31:20 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Kebbi State Government has accused ADC governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, of politicising a UNDP poverty report to criticise the current administ Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-accuses-malami-of-politicising-undp-poverty-report/ https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1013545/mister-organ-horror-documentary-review https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1013545/mister-organ-horror-documentary-review Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Mister Organ doesn't reach the level of societal horror of The Act of Killing or the creepypasta-meets-true-crime gruesomeness of Beware the Slenderman, but there's something deeply unsettling about Michael Organ and his intimate campaign of terror against everyone who enters his life. Mister Organ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-apc-unveils-online-portal-for-support-groups/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-apc-unveils-online-portal-for-support-groups/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:29:08 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Agara said the portal was designed to build a stronger, better-coordinated and nationwide network of support groups for the campaign. The post 2027: APC unveils online portal for support groups appeared first on Vanguard News. https://punchng.com/gridlock-leaves-motorists-commuters-stranded-on-benin-lagos-expressway/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/gridlock-leaves-motorists-commuters-stranded-on-benin-lagos-expressway/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:28:43 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Motorists and commuters were stranded for over three hours on the Benin-Lagos Expressway on Sunday due to a gridlock caused by an accident and bad roads. Read More: https://punchng.com/gridlock-leaves-motorists-commuters-stranded-on-benin-lagos-expressway/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/education/918115-lasu-professor-tunde-akanni-inducted-as-peace-studies-fellow.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/education/918115-lasu-professor-tunde-akanni-inducted-as-peace-studies-fellow.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:27:51 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), where Mr Akanni is currently on sabbatical, also congratulated him on the recognition. The post LASU professor Tunde Akanni inducted as peace studies fellow appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://punchng.com/former-el-rufai-ally-others-defect-to-apc-in-kaduna/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/former-el-rufai-ally-others-defect-to-apc-in-kaduna/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:27:15 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Muhammad Sa’idu, a former ally of Nasir El-Rufai, has defected to the APC in Kaduna, declaring the ADC dead in the state after leaving with his supporters. 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The Nigerian side made a bright start, taking the lead in the sixth minute after dominat https://www.ft.com/content/d1e28d93-8574-4a46-946a-b261c401d6fa https://www.ft.com/content/d1e28d93-8574-4a46-946a-b261c401d6fa Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:24:30 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/d1e28d93-8574-4a46-946a-b261c401d6fa Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50144405 Points: 12 # Comments: 5 https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/he-rejected-millions-to-endorse-presidential-candidates-davido-aide-israel-dmw-reveals/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/he-rejected-millions-to-endorse-presidential-candidates-davido-aide-israel-dmw-reveals/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:23:19 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, has dismissed rumours that the Afrobeats star is secretly working for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Israel, in a statement posted on his Instagram handle on Sunday, described the claims as fabricated lies allegedly aimed at generating social media traffi https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/buni-meets-damaturu-chief-imams-calls-for-prayers-for-yobe-nigeria/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/buni-meets-damaturu-chief-imams-calls-for-prayers-for-yobe-nigeria/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:21:10 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, on Sunday, met with chief imams of Jummu'at mosques in Damaturu and called on them to intensify prayers for peace in Yobe State and Nigeria. Governor Buni urged the Imams to use their Friday sermons to preach love, peace and tolerance. He reminded them of the sad e https://leadership.ng/france-counts-cost-of-worst-unrest-as-tensions-flare-again-in-paris/ https://leadership.ng/france-counts-cost-of-worst-unrest-as-tensions-flare-again-in-paris/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:20:45 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News     Fresh clashes broke out in Paris on Sunday, a day after France suffered one of its worst days of unrest in years, with protests ‌over high prices leaving one demonstrator dead, thousands arrested, and shops across the country looted or damaged. Nationwide demonstrations erupted into riots o https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/ecowas-burkina-faso-malu-niger-move-to-mend-broken-ties/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/ecowas-burkina-faso-malu-niger-move-to-mend-broken-ties/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:20:31 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The proposed framework is expected to provide a basis for cooperation on shared challenges, particularly security and trade, despite the political differences between the two sides. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/commuters-stranded-for-hours-over-dilapidated-ovia-bridge/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/commuters-stranded-for-hours-over-dilapidated-ovia-bridge/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:17:35 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Motorists and commuters were stranded for more than three hours on Sunday evening along the Benin-Lagos Expressway as the dilapidated Ovia River Bridge and other traffic bottlenecks triggered a severe gridlock. The gridlock, which stretched from Ovia Bridge to Okada Jun https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/ballon-dor-2026-hes-one-of-them-psgs-zabarnyi-names-player-who-deserves-award/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/ballon-dor-2026-hes-one-of-them-psgs-zabarnyi-names-player-who-deserves-award/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:17:27 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Paris Saint-Germain defender, Ilya Zabarnyi, has backed teammate Ousmane Dembele to win the Ballon d'Or this year. The Ukrainian believes Dembele is one of the PSG players who deserve to win the Ballon d'Or. The 24-year-old spoke at his post-match interview following PSG's 3-1 against Strasbourg in https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/video-wike-leads-assembly-members-council-chairmen-others-to-meet-with-fubara/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/video-wike-leads-assembly-members-council-chairmen-others-to-meet-with-fubara/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:17:11 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Also part of the delegation was the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda. The post VIDEO: Wike Leads Assembly Members, Council Chairmen, Others To Meet With Fubara  appeared first on Channels Television. https://leadership.ng/buhari-saw-tinubu-as-bad-news-for-nigeria-resisted-his-presidency-baba-ahmed/ https://leadership.ng/buhari-saw-tinubu-as-bad-news-for-nigeria-resisted-his-presidency-baba-ahmed/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:16:31 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former President late Muhammadu Buhari resisted pressure from political allies who wanted President Bola Tinubu to succeed him because he believed Tinubu’s presidency would be detrimental to Nigeria, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has claimed.   https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/floods-lagos-threatens-to-shut-sites-dumping-waste-on-roads/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/floods-lagos-threatens-to-shut-sites-dumping-waste-on-roads/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:16:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has threatened to shut down construction sites and impose heavy penalties on developers and construction firms that dump building materials on public roads and drainage channels, warning that such practices worsen flooding and obstruct public infrastru https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/awka-anglican-church-crisis-depends-as-diocesan-board-rejects-archbishop-ibezim-suspension/ https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/awka-anglican-church-crisis-depends-as-diocesan-board-rejects-archbishop-ibezim-suspension/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Diocese of Awka, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion crisis has deepened with the rejection of the recent suspension of https://www.tvcnews.tv/netanyahu-thanks-trump-for-endorsement-vows-to-prevent-iran-from-getting-nuclear-weapons/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/netanyahu-thanks-trump-for-endorsement-vows-to-prevent-iran-from-getting-nuclear-weapons/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:15:55 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked United States President Donald Trump for his “extraordinary endorsement,” praising his leadership and reaffirming their shared commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Netanyahu made the remarks in a video posted on his offic https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/18/how-will-europe-deal-with-youth-led-protests?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/18/how-will-europe-deal-with-youth-led-protests?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:15:21 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Demonstrations are spreading across the continent. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918107-court-of-appeal-upholds-n12m-damages-against-efcc-over-ubanis-detention.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918107-court-of-appeal-upholds-n12m-damages-against-efcc-over-ubanis-detention.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:14:53 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Delivering judgement on the appeal on Thursday, a three-member panel of judges unanimously upheld the award. The post Court of Appeal upholds N12m damages against EFCC over Ubani’s detention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/fear-grips-zamfara-communities-as-bandits-burn-vehicles-in-yar-gada/ https://leadership.ng/fear-grips-zamfara-communities-as-bandits-burn-vehicles-in-yar-gada/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:14:36 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Bandits have reportedly set several vehicles ablaze in Yar Gada town, Magami District, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in what appears to be a retaliatory attack. Sources who pleaded anonymity, citing a threat to life, said the attack is linked to threats earlier issued by the b https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw240zl08dm5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw240zl08dm5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:14:10 +0000 BBC News World World News French President Emmanuel Macron made a national television address after rioting caused widespread damage. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/918111-stakeholders-say-poor-healthcare-coordination-leaves-patients-to-navigate-care-alone.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/918111-stakeholders-say-poor-healthcare-coordination-leaves-patients-to-navigate-care-alone.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:13:39 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Ajao said information and care responsibility must follow patients as they move between providers, warning that poor communication and weak referral processes could leave them unsure where to seek further treatment. The post Stakeholders say poor healthcare coordination leaves patients to naviga https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/18/clarence-seedorf-calls-out-genocide-in-first-corinthians-press-conference?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/18/clarence-seedorf-calls-out-genocide-in-first-corinthians-press-conference?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:12:30 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Clarence Seedorf says football must be kept in perspective while genocides and conflicts continue around the world. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/russias-war-on-ukraine-must-be-brought-to-an-end-zelenskyy-says?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/russias-war-on-ukraine-must-be-brought-to-an-end-zelenskyy-says?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:11:27 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Ukraine's president says communication between Washington and Kyiv 'virtually nonstop', despite a spat with Trump. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/ballon-dor-2026-he-performed-most-ex-sevilla-midfielder-nzonzi-picks-player-to-win-award-2/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/ballon-dor-2026-he-performed-most-ex-sevilla-midfielder-nzonzi-picks-player-to-win-award-2/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:11:16 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former Sevilla midfielder, Steven Nzonzi, has picked the player to win the Ballon d'Or this year. According to Nzonzi, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe deserves the Ballon d'Or because he performed the most last season. “The Ballon d’Or should be for the best player or the one who has performed the most, https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/movies/918099-amaa-2026-nigeria-fields-two-contenders-for-africas-best-film.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/movies/918099-amaa-2026-nigeria-fields-two-contenders-for-africas-best-film.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:10:28 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Both films will compete against seven productions from across the continent The post AMAA 2026: Nigeria fields two contenders for Africa’s Best Film appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/n250b-nlng-fund-publish-the-dividend-receipts-makinde-daura-campaign-replies-presidency/ https://leadership.ng/n250b-nlng-fund-publish-the-dividend-receipts-makinde-daura-campaign-replies-presidency/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:09:35 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has challenged the Presidency to publish documentary evidence of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) dividend receipts, following its response to allegations by the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor https://thesun.ng/court-upholds-enssaas-n150m-political-campaign-billboard-fee-ctc-reveals/ https://thesun.ng/court-upholds-enssaas-n150m-political-campaign-billboard-fee-ctc-reveals/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:07:33 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Contrary to false and misleading reports on social media that a Federal High Court (FHC) sitting in Abuja had nullified the N150 million fee prescribed by the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA) for political campaign billboards, findings have revealed that the court https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/918087-afrinvest-repays-undocumented-1-million-from-elumelu-with-interest.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/918087-afrinvest-repays-undocumented-1-million-from-elumelu-with-interest.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:07:30 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Tony Elumelu says Afrinvest’s repayment of an undocumented $1 million investment made after the 2008 financial crisis has reinforced his belief that trust, when honoured, can unlock business growth and encourage more Africans to invest in promising entrepreneurs. The post Afrinvest repays undocument https://newtelegraphng.com/apm-crisis-two-makindes-appointees-loyal-to-olopoeyan-resign-in-oyo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apm-crisis-two-makindes-appointees-loyal-to-olopoeyan-resign-in-oyo https://newtelegraphng.com/apm-crisis-two-makindes-appointees-loyal-to-olopoeyan-resign-in-oyo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apm-crisis-two-makindes-appointees-loyal-to-olopoeyan-resign-in-oyo Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:06:41 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The political crisis between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and chieftain of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan, has taken a new turn following the resignation of two local government appointees loyal to the politician. The two appointees: Hon. Balogun Olatunji Smith, (A https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/18/nigeria-benin-cameroon-partner-afreximbank-on-border-modernisation/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/18/nigeria-benin-cameroon-partner-afreximbank-on-border-modernisation/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:04:59 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the customs administrations of the Republic of Benin and Cameroon are working with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on a regional border modernisation programme aimed at improving cross-border trade and advancing the African Continental Free Trade Ar https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/wike-other-top-rivers-politicians-storm-fubaras-private-residence-video/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/wike-other-top-rivers-politicians-storm-fubaras-private-residence-video/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:04:51 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and key stakeholders in the Rainbow Coalition on Sunday met at the private residence of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in Port Harcourt. Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page. Accord https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261018-macron-says-nothing-justifies-violence-in-protests-during-address-to-nation https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261018-macron-says-nothing-justifies-violence-in-protests-during-address-to-nation Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:03:57 +0000 France 24 World News https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/everyones-watching-the-elizabeth-holmes-documentary-you-can-see-everything/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/everyones-watching-the-elizabeth-holmes-documentary-you-can-see-everything/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:03:38 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech "You Can See Everything" is having the second biggest opening weekend ever for a documentary film. https://www.peterp.me/articles/personal-software-factories-are-a-waste-of-time/ https://www.peterp.me/articles/personal-software-factories-are-a-waste-of-time/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:02:11 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.peterp.me/articles/personal-software-factories-are-a-waste-of-time/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50144175 Points: 15 # Comments: 10 https://thesun.ng/court-to-hear-suit-seeking-nysc-records-on-interior-minister-tunji-ojos-service-year/ https://thesun.ng/court-to-hear-suit-seeking-nysc-records-on-interior-minister-tunji-ojos-service-year/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:01:56 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday begin hearing a suit seeking to compel the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to disclose documents evidencing the claim by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that he completed the mandatory one-year national service. The post Court to hear https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-opposition-coalition-too-late-to-stop-apc-senator-plang/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-opposition-coalition-too-late-to-stop-apc-senator-plang/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:01:42 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Plang expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would win the majority of elective positions in Plateau State in 2027, while backing President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The post 2027: Opposition coalition too late to stop APC – Senator Plang appeared first on Vanguard https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-18/bond-market-s-big-short-bet-gets-wakeup-call-as-ai-trade-wobbles https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-18/bond-market-s-big-short-bet-gets-wakeup-call-as-ai-trade-wobbles Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks US Treasuries are showing tentative signs of reclaiming their traditional role as a haven — threatening to wrong-foot investors who are heavily positioned for this year’s bond slump to deepen. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-18/cpi-test-set-to-make-or-break-new-zealand-dollar-s-losing-run https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-18/cpi-test-set-to-make-or-break-new-zealand-dollar-s-losing-run Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks The New Zealand dollar has fallen for five straight quarters and if analysts are right, it may be on course to test a pandemic-era low. https://www.tvcnews.tv/kogi-central-yahaya-bello-predicts-decisive-victory-against-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-in-2027/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/kogi-central-yahaya-bello-predicts-decisive-victory-against-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-in-2027/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:59:18 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Kogi Central senatorial seat, Yahaya Bello, has expressed confidence in securing a decisive victory in the 2027 general election against the incumbent, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello expressed this confidence while speaking on TVC News&#8217 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cme8rz8x6pw8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cme8rz8x6pw8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:59:15 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Bournemouth beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium to pick up their first league victory of the season and move out of the relegation zone. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cw4g1dgr2v93o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cw4g1dgr2v93o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:59:10 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Dominic Calvert-Lewin earns a point for Leeds and extends Manchester United's winless run to six games. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/i-dont-want-to-die-jide-kosoko/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/i-dont-want-to-die-jide-kosoko/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:59:06 +0000 PM News Nigerian News “I’ve been diabetic since 1996 till date, and I’ve continued to maintain myself because I don’t want to die at all,” he said. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cm70px0l7p7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cm70px0l7p7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:59:06 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Noni Madueke comes of the bench to score the winning goal as Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at The City Ground. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/ckm23z2qem45o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/ckm23z2qem45o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:59:02 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Diego Gomez scores a sensational goal from the halfway line as Brighton hammer rivals Crystal Palace. https://thesun.ng/lagos-vows-tougher-sanctions-against-construction-firms-blocking-roads-drainages/ https://thesun.ng/lagos-vows-tougher-sanctions-against-construction-firms-blocking-roads-drainages/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:58:12 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Lagos State Government has warned construction companies and property developers against blocking roads and drainage channels with building materials, declaring that offenders will face sanctions, including the closure of construction sites and payment of penalties. The post Lagos vows tougher s https://thewhistler.ng/wike-fubara-assembly-members-council-chairmen-hold-fresh-reconciliation-talks/ https://thewhistler.ng/wike-fubara-assembly-members-council-chairmen-hold-fresh-reconciliation-talks/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:57:46 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Political leaders loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have held another round of talks aimed at strengthening reconciliation efforts and resolving the lingering political crisis in the state. The meeting, which took https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-will-record-landslide-victory-in-2027-yahaya-bello/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-will-record-landslide-victory-in-2027-yahaya-bello/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:55:24 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win massively in the 2027 general elections. Bello stated this while speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, hosted by Femi Akande, where he discussed the major political contenders, includin https://newtelegraphng.com/sanwo-olu-backs-nigerias-hosting-of-african-womens-golf-championship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sanwo-olu-backs-nigerias-hosting-of-african-womens-golf-championship https://newtelegraphng.com/sanwo-olu-backs-nigerias-hosting-of-african-womens-golf-championship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sanwo-olu-backs-nigerias-hosting-of-african-womens-golf-championship Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:54:54 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged Lagos State Government’s support for Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), reinforcing the state’s backing for initiatives promoting women’s participation in sports and strengthening Nigeria’s international image. S https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918085-nigerian-inventors-bionic-arm-named-among-times-best-inventions-of-2026.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918085-nigerian-inventors-bionic-arm-named-among-times-best-inventions-of-2026.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:54:46 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News A Nigerian inventor whose struggle to find a prosthetic matching his skin tone inspired a functional bionic arm earned a place on TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026 list. The post Nigerian inventor’s bionic arm named among TIME’s best inventions of 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/918092-how-ive-managed-diabetes-for-30-years-jide-kosoko.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/918092-how-ive-managed-diabetes-for-30-years-jide-kosoko.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:54:20 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The 72-year-old actor discussed his reliance on prescribed medication, regular medical tests and moderation, while rejecting claims that herbal remedies could cure the condition. The post How I’ve managed diabetes for 30 years — Jide Kosoko appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://businessday.ng/life/article/ubth-cmd-seeks-private-sector-partnership-to-improve-healthcare-delivery/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/ubth-cmd-seeks-private-sector-partnership-to-improve-healthcare-delivery/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:53:06 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News     The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has called on https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-govt-committed-to-lg-autonomy-uzodimma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-govt-committed-to-lg-autonomy-uzodimma https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-govt-committed-to-lg-autonomy-uzodimma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-govt-committed-to-lg-autonomy-uzodimma Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:52:32 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Amid calls for reforms to improve grassroots administration, Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to Local Government autonomy, institutional strengthening and financial viability. Uzodimma gave the https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/maduekes-late-strike-helps-arsenal-snatch-victory-over-nottingham-forest/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/maduekes-late-strike-helps-arsenal-snatch-victory-over-nottingham-forest/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:50:23 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The 1-0 victory moved Mikel Arteta's side back up to second in the table, three points behind leaders Manchester City. The post Madueke’s Late Strike Helps Arsenal Snatch Victory Over Nottingham Forest  appeared first on Channels Television. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/i-dont-want-to-die-jide-kosoko-speaks-on-30-year-battle-with-diabetes/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/i-dont-want-to-die-jide-kosoko-speaks-on-30-year-battle-with-diabetes/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:49:38 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Veteran Nigerian actor Jide Kosoko has said he does not want to die, while speaking about his 30-year struggle with diabetes. 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