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The First Lady in a message marking the International Day of Rural Women, said rural wome https://thesun.ng/nigerias-reputation-at-risk-as-election-violence-scares-off-investors-pr-chief-warns/ https://thesun.ng/nigerias-reputation-at-risk-as-election-violence-scares-off-investors-pr-chief-warns/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:55:52 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria’s growing reputation challenges could cost the country investment opportunities as fears over election-related violence prompt foreign investors to reconsider visits, Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, has warned. 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The post NCDs fastest-growing disease burden in Nigeria — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://newtelegraphng.com/swest-apc-tackles-makinde-over-failed-governors-remark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=swest-apc-tackles-makinde-over-failed-governors-remark https://newtelegraphng.com/swest-apc-tackles-makinde-over-failed-governors-remark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=swest-apc-tackles-makinde-over-failed-governors-remark Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:44:47 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The South West zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over a statement by the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation describing the APC Presidential Campaign Council as a “Nebuchadnezzar Coalition” and an “alliance of failed governors”. https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-withdraw-from-race-if-you-cant-go-round-nigeria-makinde-tells-tinubu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-withdraw-from-race-if-you-cant-go-round-nigeria-makinde-tells-tinubu https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-withdraw-from-race-if-you-cant-go-round-nigeria-makinde-tells-tinubu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-withdraw-from-race-if-you-cant-go-round-nigeria-makinde-tells-tinubu Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:44:25 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Allied People’s Movement (APM) Presidential Campaign Organisation has told President Bola Tinubu to withdraw from the presidential race if he is too tired to go round the country to campaign. The Director, Strategic Communications of the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MD https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-tinubu-will-face-nigerians-not-opposition-figures-makinde-camp-fires-back-at-apc-chairman/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-tinubu-will-face-nigerians-not-opposition-figures-makinde-camp-fires-back-at-apc-chairman/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:41:03 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Anthony Ehilebo, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication to Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2027 Presidential Campaign, has dismissed the APC’s claim that Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde and Donald Duke are no match for President Bola Tinubu, saying the https://newtelegraphng.com/anambra-police-extend-presence-to-underserved-community-as-cp-nnanna-intensifies-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anambra-police-extend-presence-to-underserved-community-as-cp-nnanna-intensifies-operations https://newtelegraphng.com/anambra-police-extend-presence-to-underserved-community-as-cp-nnanna-intensifies-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anambra-police-extend-presence-to-underserved-community-as-cp-nnanna-intensifies-operations Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:39:20 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its policing operations with expanded deployment to previously underserved communities across the state, in a renewed drive to safeguard lives and property. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Commissi https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-tompolo-donates-32-vehicles-to-mobilise-oyo-for-tinubus-re-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-tompolo-donates-32-vehicles-to-mobilise-oyo-for-tinubus-re-election https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-tompolo-donates-32-vehicles-to-mobilise-oyo-for-tinubus-re-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-tompolo-donates-32-vehicles-to-mobilise-oyo-for-tinubus-re-election Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:38:47 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 32 vehicles to the movement’s Oyo State chapter to boost grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Tompolo also urged the people of O https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/senate-passes-bill-for-borno-agriculture-college/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/senate-passes-bill-for-borno-agriculture-college/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:38:34 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has passed for third reading a bill seeking to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Shani, in Borno State. The passage of the bill on Thursday followed the consideration of a report presented by the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions https://www.tvcnews.tv/fire-destroys-five-shops-in-lokoja-traders-count-losses/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/fire-destroys-five-shops-in-lokoja-traders-count-losses/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:38:33 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News A midnight fire has destroyed at least five shops in the Felele area of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, leaving traders counting their losses. The post Fire Destroys Five Shops In Lokoja, Traders Count Losses appeared first on Trending News. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917406-opposition-parties-backing-tinubu-remind-us-of-abachas-leprous-fingers-transition-duke.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917406-opposition-parties-backing-tinubu-remind-us-of-abachas-leprous-fingers-transition-duke.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:38:04 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Donald Duke likens opposition parties backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid to Abacha’s notorious ‘five leprous fingers’, warning that Nigeria is heading towards disaster as political rivals rally behind the president. The post Opposition parties backing Tinubu remind us of Abacha’s ‘leprous fingers https://thesun.ng/nlc-rejects-fgs-three-year-minimum-wage-review-timeline/ https://thesun.ng/nlc-rejects-fgs-three-year-minimum-wage-review-timeline/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:35:33 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s position that the current ₦70,000 national minimum wage cannot be reviewed until June 2027, insisting that negotiations for a new wage should commence immediately. The post NLC rejects FG’s three-year minimum wage review timelin https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/volvo-makes-a-bigger-bet-on-nvidia/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/volvo-makes-a-bigger-bet-on-nvidia/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:34:40 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expansion of its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia that will extend beyond its battery electric vehicles. https://leadership.ng/kano-police-arrest-two-over-illegal-firearm-possession/ https://leadership.ng/kano-police-arrest-two-over-illegal-firearm-possession/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:34:29 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 19-year-old men over alleged illegal possession of a firearm and recovered a locally made revolver pistol with two rounds of live ammunition.   The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, by its spokesperson, CSP Abdul https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/tinubu-has-united-politicians-who-never-agreed-to-work-together-kwankwaso/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/tinubu-has-united-politicians-who-never-agreed-to-work-together-kwankwaso/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:33:45 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, said on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu had gained the support of former political rivals ahead of the 2027 general election. He said the participation of politicians from different parties in Tinubu’s re-e https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/before-us-rate-bets-wiped-out-billions-warnings-were-ignored-in-chile https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/before-us-rate-bets-wiped-out-billions-warnings-were-ignored-in-chile Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:33:34 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks It was a desperate appeal to regulators: Step in, they were urged, and put a stop to this reckless behavior. It came as Chilean pension funds were making outsized bets on US interest rates, more than a year before a painful blowup left them billions of dollars in the red. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-lagos-cp-warns-politicians-against-violence/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-lagos-cp-warns-politicians-against-violence/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:32:53 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Evelyn Usman The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, vowing to arrest, investigate and prosecute anyone found culpable. Fatai also cautioned agai https://thewhistler.ng/tompolo-urges-oyo-to-back-tinubu-cites-increased-faac-revenue/ https://thewhistler.ng/tompolo-urges-oyo-to-back-tinubu-cites-increased-faac-revenue/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:32:51 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo has called on the people of Oyo State to vote massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection as one of their own. He made the call as he donated 32 vehicles to the PBAT Door-to-Do https://leadership.ng/tinubu-ashamed-to-face-nigerians-atiku/ https://leadership.ng/tinubu-ashamed-to-face-nigerians-atiku/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:32:39 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said President Bola Tinubu is ashamed to face Nigerians to campaign for a second term. He added that the president cannot ask Nigerians for four more years while sending governors, ministers and defectors across the country to defend the hardship of th https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/south-africa-billionaire-johann-ruperts-richemont-to-join-1-billion-bid-for-de-beers/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/south-africa-billionaire-johann-ruperts-richemont-to-join-1-billion-bid-for-de-beers/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:31:22 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Swiss luxury goods group Richemont, controlled by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, is reportedly in talks to join a consortium seeking to acquire diamond mining giant De Beers in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion. The post South Africa billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont to j https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917404-fg-revitalises-4434-phcs-expands-access-to-quality-healthcare-services.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917404-fg-revitalises-4434-phcs-expands-access-to-quality-healthcare-services.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:31:03 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Aina said the reforms followed an assessment that revealed PHCs were in poor condition when the current administration began implementing health sector reforms. The post FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.anthropic.com/news/an-update-on-independent-evaluators https://www.anthropic.com/news/an-update-on-independent-evaluators Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:10 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/news/an-update-on-independent-evaluators Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50107114 Points: 9 # Comments: 1 https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1011653/volvo-nvidia-autonomous-driving-level-2-hands-free-urban https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1011653/volvo-nvidia-autonomous-driving-level-2-hands-free-urban Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Volvo plans to launch hands-free, point-to-point driving by 2030, powered by Nvidia's latest AI technology. The Chinese-owned, Swedish-designed automaker said Thursday it would use Nvidia's autonomous driving stack to power a new partially automated driving system similar to Tesla's Full Self-Drivin https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1012134/alienware-34-ultrawide-qd-oled-belkin-screen-skinz-deal-sale https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1012134/alienware-34-ultrawide-qd-oled-belkin-screen-skinz-deal-sale Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech The Alienware AW3426DW is discounted to $742.22 at Amazon, just over $50 off its usual price of $799.99. It’s not quite the lowest price we’ve seen on this well-equipped gaming monitor, but still a decent discount. The 34-inch screen just came out a couple months ago, and is equipped with Penta Tand https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-sister-moved-in-with-our-widowed-mother-78-and-says-she-deserves-the-family-home-is-she-right-7981835d?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-sister-moved-in-with-our-widowed-mother-78-and-says-she-deserves-the-family-home-is-she-right-7981835d?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “The house is worth $925,000 and mom owns it outright. She also has $480,000 in investments.” https://leadership.ng/ningi-recounts-how-late-senator-mandiyas-body-was-found-in-abuja-bathroom-after-3-days/ https://leadership.ng/ningi-recounts-how-late-senator-mandiyas-body-was-found-in-abuja-bathroom-after-3-days/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:29:12 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Senator Abdul Ningi has narrated how the body of his late colleague, Bello Mandiya, was discovered in the bathroom of his Abuja residence about three days after he reportedly slipped and hit his head. Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, said Mandiya’s prolonged absence from his https://thewhistler.ng/igp-disu-warns-nigerians-against-hacking-phones-sharing-nude-photos/ https://thewhistler.ng/igp-disu-warns-nigerians-against-hacking-phones-sharing-nude-photos/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:29:02 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has warned Nigerians against unlawfully accessing other people’s phones and social media accounts, sharing private sexual images, creating fake accounts and engaging in other cybercrime-related offences. Disu warned that individuals involved in https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/nigerians-better-today-under-tinubu-than-theyve-ever-been-apc-spokesman-felix-muoka.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/nigerians-better-today-under-tinubu-than-theyve-ever-been-apc-spokesman-felix-muoka.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:27:52 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Muoka, has expressed confidence that the party will win the 2027 presidential election, insisting that Nigerians are better off under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Toda https://thewhistler.ng/nigerian-government-begins-mass-trial-of-suspected-terrorists/ https://thewhistler.ng/nigerian-government-begins-mass-trial-of-suspected-terrorists/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:27:33 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Federal Government on Thursday commenced another phase of mass trials of suspected terrorists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with dozens of defendants listed for proceedings before multiple judges. The trials, which are usually conducted at Kainji in Niger State, have shifted to the Federal https://leadership.ng/malabu-oil-funds-court-frees-aliyu-abubakar-7-others-from-money-laundering-charges/ https://leadership.ng/malabu-oil-funds-court-frees-aliyu-abubakar-7-others-from-money-laundering-charges/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:26:45 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared businessman Aliyu Abubakar and seven others of allegations of money laundering, criminal misappropriation, forgery and other offences relating to the management of Malabu Oil and Gas Limited’s funds. The court delivered two separate https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/court-dismisses-contractors-n170-million-lagos-trade-fair-claim-clears-zenith-bank/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/court-dismisses-contractors-n170-million-lagos-trade-fair-claim-clears-zenith-bank/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:26:39 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N170 million contract suit instituted by Micheleti & Tal Ltd against the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and Zenith Bank over the award of a contract for the rehabilitation of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, dated October 14, https://technext24.com/reviews/nigeria-inflation-impact-on-fintechs-banks/ https://technext24.com/reviews/nigeria-inflation-impact-on-fintechs-banks/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:26:33 +0000 Technext Naija Tech Nigeria’s inflation rate showed a slight drop in September 2026, falling to 14.63% from 15.39% in August. This… https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917400-nba-probes-imo-govts-n100-million-gift-to-owerri-branch.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917400-nba-probes-imo-govts-n100-million-gift-to-owerri-branch.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:25:49 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The probe followed concerns by NBA Owerri Branch members about the branch chairman’s receipt and disbursement of the N100 million gift from the government. The post NBA probes Imo govt’s ‘N100 million gift’ to Owerri branch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/kkr-backed-catalio-seeks-500-million-for-ai-healthcare-deals https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/kkr-backed-catalio-seeks-500-million-for-ai-healthcare-deals Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:25:38 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks KKR & Co.-backed venture capital firm Catalio Capital Management is seeking to raise $500 million to back AI healthcare startups, its second fundraise in 16 months, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/pope-leo-resumes-work-in-hospital-while-recovering-from-surgery?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/pope-leo-resumes-work-in-hospital-while-recovering-from-surgery?traffic_source=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:25:09 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Catholic leader met top Vatican aide, as doctors say recovery proceeding after lung surgery to remove cancerous growth. https://thewhistler.ng/fg-rules-out-electricity-tariff-increase-amid-poor-power-supply/ https://thewhistler.ng/fg-rules-out-electricity-tariff-increase-amid-poor-power-supply/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:24:50 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Federal Government has ruled out plans to increase electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its immediate priority is to improve power supply and achieve round-the-clock electricity across the country. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, gave the assurance on Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State, whil https://newtelegraphng.com/fgs-arbitrary-price-caps-no-solution-to-petroleum-market-challenges-meman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fgs-arbitrary-price-caps-no-solution-to-petroleum-market-challenges-meman https://newtelegraphng.com/fgs-arbitrary-price-caps-no-solution-to-petroleum-market-challenges-meman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fgs-arbitrary-price-caps-no-solution-to-petroleum-market-challenges-meman Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:24:09 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has said its position remains that government arbitrary price caps are not the solution to petroleum market challenges. It stated that rather than distorting market prices, the focus should be on transparent, market-driven pricing, efficient di https://punchng.com/bayern-kane-agree-new-deal-until-2029/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/bayern-kane-agree-new-deal-until-2029/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:23:53 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Bayern Munich and Harry Kane have reached a verbal agreement in principle on a new long-term contract that will keep the England captain at the club until Read More: https://punchng.com/bayern-kane-agree-new-deal-until-2029/ https://thewhistler.ng/nigerias-inflation-drops-to-14-63-as-food-prices-ease/ https://thewhistler.ng/nigerias-inflation-drops-to-14-63-as-food-prices-ease/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:23:45 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63 per cent in September 2026 from 15.39 per cent in August, as food inflation also moderated during the period, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, disclosed this in a press re https://newtelegraphng.com/niger-govt-intervenes-as-nedl-reconnects-shiroro-gwada-shiroro-erena-feeders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=niger-govt-intervenes-as-nedl-reconnects-shiroro-gwada-shiroro-erena-feeders https://newtelegraphng.com/niger-govt-intervenes-as-nedl-reconnects-shiroro-gwada-shiroro-erena-feeders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=niger-govt-intervenes-as-nedl-reconnects-shiroro-gwada-shiroro-erena-feeders Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:23:44 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Niger Electricity Distribution Limited, NEDL, has announced the reconnection of the Shiroro-Gwada and Shiroro-Erena feeders following a successful stakeholder engagement facilitated by the Deputy Governor of Niger State. The company disclosed this in a public notice issued by its management on Thurs https://techcabal.com/2026/10/15/moniepoint-uk-revenue-monieworld-2025/ https://techcabal.com/2026/10/15/moniepoint-uk-revenue-monieworld-2025/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:23:22 +0000 TechCabal Naija Tech Moniepoint UK Limited, the UK subsidiary of fintech unicorn Moniepoint Inc., made $36,284 in revenue in 2025, according to annual reports filed with UK regulators. https://www.tvcnews.tv/abuja-drivers-spend-hours-in-long-queues-to-access-cheaper-cng/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/abuja-drivers-spend-hours-in-long-queues-to-access-cheaper-cng/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:23:10 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Motorists in Abuja were seen spending entire days stuck in queues to fill their tanks – and get their hands on cheaper fuel. According to Viory News Agency, footage filmed on Monday shows long lines of vehicles outside a compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station – championed by Presid https://thewhistler.ng/despite-n5-2bn-expenditure-on-road-potholes-riddle-suleja-maddala-road/ https://thewhistler.ng/despite-n5-2bn-expenditure-on-road-potholes-riddle-suleja-maddala-road/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:22:16 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Despite a N5.2 billion expenditure by the Niger State government on Suleja township roads, the Suleja-Maddala road remains in a bad state, Investigations by THE WHISTLER Newspaper has shown. A review of the state’s full year audited financial statement for 2025 fiscal year shows that a sum of https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012206/google-ai-mode-overview-inline-links https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012206/google-ai-mode-overview-inline-links Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:22:15 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Google is updating its AI search results to make inline links appear "higher up in responses more frequently," according to a blog post. The company's search results from AI Overviews and AI Mode give you answers in a customized view instead of the traditional list of links, but there are concerns t https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917396-fg-approves-n15bn-for-2026-safe-schools-programme.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917396-fg-approves-n15bn-for-2026-safe-schools-programme.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:21:51 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Ms Iliya said the 2026 allocation reflects the government’s continued commitment to the Safe Schools programme, which was established following the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State. The post FG approves N15bn for 2026 Safe Schools programme appeared first on Premium Times N https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ncc-survey-finds-gaps-in-licensees-readiness-for-internet-code/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ncc-survey-finds-gaps-in-licensees-readiness-for-internet-code/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:18:33 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News …Only two fully prepared for implementation …Launches working group to tackle internet governance challenges By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has found that only two of 19 licensees surveyed are fully ready to implement the Internet Code of Practice, ICOP, 2026. Nine repor https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/trump-scraps-plan-to-livestream-execution-after-broad-backlash/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/trump-scraps-plan-to-livestream-execution-after-broad-backlash/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:18:15 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The cancellation is a blow to Hegseth, who is already under fire over the stalemated Iran war and its fallout, which are weighing on Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections. The post Trump Scraps Plan To Livestream Execution After Broad Backlash appeared first on Channels Televi https://thewhistler.ng/nse-commences-probe-into-collapsed-hotel-in-enugu/ https://thewhistler.ng/nse-commences-probe-into-collapsed-hotel-in-enugu/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:17:51 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has commenced investigation into the collapse of an ongoing 100-room, four-storey hotel building in Enugu. THE WHISTLER reports that the building, located on Independence Layout, Enugu, collapsed on September 13, 2026. A labourer reportedly died in the inciden https://thesun.ng/ncc-begins-prosecution-of-netnaija-over-alleged-online-copyright-infringement/ https://thesun.ng/ncc-begins-prosecution-of-netnaija-over-alleged-online-copyright-infringement/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:16:47 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has opened its case against Netnaija Media Enterprises and its representative, Mr Emmanuel Analike, over alleged online copyright infringement involving the unauthorised reproduction and distribution of music and audiovisual works belonging to local and foreig https://newtelegraphng.com/only-53-of-active-phcs-functional-as-fg-tasks-states-hospitals-on-accountability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=only-53-of-active-phcs-functional-as-fg-tasks-states-hospitals-on-accountability https://newtelegraphng.com/only-53-of-active-phcs-functional-as-fg-tasks-states-hospitals-on-accountability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=only-53-of-active-phcs-functional-as-fg-tasks-states-hospitals-on-accountability Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:16:31 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Federal Government has challenged state governments and healthcare providers to account for healthcare funding and poor service delivery, as only 53 per cent of Nigeria’s approximately 27,000 technically active primary healthcare centres (PHCs) are functional at Level 1 or Level 2. The Director- https://thewhistler.ng/trump-rules-out-live-broadcast-of-former-us-soldiers-execution/ https://thewhistler.ng/trump-rules-out-live-broadcast-of-former-us-soldiers-execution/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:15:58 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News United States President Donald Trump has ruled out livestreaming the scheduled execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former US Army major convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 others in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. Trump announced the decision on Thursday in a post on his Truth Social https://punchng.com/2027-apc-will-convert-membership-strength-to-victory-yilwatda-tells-defectors/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-apc-will-convert-membership-strength-to-victory-yilwatda-tells-defectors/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:15:25 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured party members that the ruling party will translate its numerical strength and organisational capacity into victory in the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja when he received th 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 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I know you’re not supposed to put money you can’t afford to lose into speculative stuff.” https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-targets-5000-mortgages-n85m-max-loan-by-2028-minister/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-targets-5000-mortgages-n85m-max-loan-by-2028-minister https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-targets-5000-mortgages-n85m-max-loan-by-2028-minister/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-targets-5000-mortgages-n85m-max-loan-by-2028-minister Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:14:27 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has announced plans to increase mortgage delivery in Nigeria to 5,000 alongside a proposed increase in the maximum mortgage loan from ₦50 million to ₦85 million by 2028. The Minister disclosed this in his address at the op https://www.completesports.com/wardley-davison-could-be-joshuas-secret-weapon-against-fury/ https://www.completesports.com/wardley-davison-could-be-joshuas-secret-weapon-against-fury/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:14:19 +0000 Completesports Football Heavyweight contender Fabio Wardley believes that trainer Ben Davison’s historical familiarity with Tyson Fury could give Anthony Joshua a crucial psychological and tactical edge in their upcoming blockbuster. Davison, who has previously trained both Joshua and Fury, will be stationed firmly in Josh https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/15/asuu-condemns-arrest-arraignment-of-abu-don-accuses-katsina-govt-of-intimidating-academics/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/15/asuu-condemns-arrest-arraignment-of-abu-don-accuses-katsina-govt-of-intimidating-academics/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:13:59 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has condemned the arrest and arraignment of Dr. Kurfi of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, describing it https://thesun.ng/2027-tinubu-scared-to-face-voters-makinde-campaign/ https://thesun.ng/2027-tinubu-scared-to-face-voters-makinde-campaign/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:13:21 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Presidential Campaign Organisation has said that President Bola Tinubu is allegedly scared of being booed by Nigerians over his alleged failure, hence his decision not to campaign around the country. The post 2027: Tinubu scared to face voters – Makinde campai https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/15/congo-protests-formula-1s-indefensible-decision-to-race-in-rwanda?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/15/congo-protests-formula-1s-indefensible-decision-to-race-in-rwanda?traffic_source=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:13:17 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Formula One returns to Africa for the first time since 1993, but DRC slams decision to stage race in Rwanda. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kane-agrees-new-bayern-munich-deal-in-principle-until-2029-reports/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kane-agrees-new-bayern-munich-deal-in-principle-until-2029-reports/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:12:57 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News England captain Harry Kane has agreed a new contract in principle with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the Allianz Arena until the summer of 2029, according to Sky Sports. The post Kane agrees new Bayern Munich deal in principle until 2029 — Reports appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/jusun-suspends-nasarawa-strike-for-two-weeks/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/jusun-suspends-nasarawa-strike-for-two-weeks/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:12:07 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Nasarawa State chapter, has suspended its month-long strike to demand financial autonomy for the state judiciary for two weeks. The union announced the suspension in a statement issued on Thursday following a meeting of its State E https://www.tvcnews.tv/court-sentences-two-boko-haram-supporters-to-life-imprisonment/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/court-sentences-two-boko-haram-supporters-to-life-imprisonment/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:11:41 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two men arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) to life imprisonment and an additional 20 years in prison each for supporting the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group. The post Court Sentences Two Boko Haram Supporters To Life Imprisonment appe https://punchng.com/11-injured-as-petrol-tanker-explodes-in-edo/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/11-injured-as-petrol-tanker-explodes-in-edo/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:11:25 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Eleven people have sustained burns after a petrol tanker exploded in Oluku, Edo State, while residents were scooping fuel from the fallen vehicle. Read More: https://punchng.com/11-injured-as-petrol-tanker-explodes-in-edo/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/15/customs-intercepts-contraband-worth-n722m-in-sokoto/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/15/customs-intercepts-contraband-worth-n722m-in-sokoto/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command, has intercepted assorted contraband goods with a Duty Paid Value of N721.9 million. The Acting Customs Area Controller https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1012173/sony-wh-1000xm6-headphones-deal-sale https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1012173/sony-wh-1000xm6-headphones-deal-sale Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:58 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech If you missed out on Prime Day’s headphones deals, you’re in luck. Sony’s latest flagship headphones are selling for even less than they did during Amazon’s big fall sale. As part of B&H Photo’s Deals of the Day, you can currently pick up Sony’s WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones https://leadership.ng/senator-john-owan-enoh-confirms-ikom-agbokim-road-rehabilitation-to-resume-after-rains/ https://leadership.ng/senator-john-owan-enoh-confirms-ikom-agbokim-road-rehabilitation-to-resume-after-rains/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:09:52 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former Senator representing Cross Central senatorial district, John Owan Enoh, has confirmed that rehabilitation of  Ikom-Etomi-Agbokim Waterfalls Road will resume once  the rain subsides, following the release of funding for the emergency rehabilitation of the road that can boost economic activitie https://leadership.ng/2027-makinde-campaign-says-tinubu-is-scared-to-face-electorate/ https://leadership.ng/2027-makinde-campaign-says-tinubu-is-scared-to-face-electorate/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:09:38 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is scared of being jeered and disgraced by Nigerians over his abysmal failures in office, hence his decision not to go around the country to campaign. The organisation said the decision is an a https://www.marketwatch.com/story/did-this-years-cola-beat-inflation-heres-how-spending-by-american-seniors-stacks-up-so-far-in-2026-917c400c?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/did-this-years-cola-beat-inflation-heres-how-spending-by-american-seniors-stacks-up-so-far-in-2026-917c400c?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-cola-wars-are-coming-for-social-security-10c177f1?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-cola-wars-are-coming-for-social-security-10c177f1?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks The annual cost-of-living adjustment may soon be capped, curtailed, means-tested or scrapped altogether under various proposals being actively considered https://newtelegraphng.com/no-govt-can-scrap-strong-institutions-we-created-in-oyo-makinde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-govt-can-scrap-strong-institutions-we-created-in-oyo-makinde https://newtelegraphng.com/no-govt-can-scrap-strong-institutions-we-created-in-oyo-makinde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-govt-can-scrap-strong-institutions-we-created-in-oyo-makinde Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:06:14 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that it will be difficult for any future administration to dismantle the strong institutions his government has established over the last seven and a half years. The governor made the remark on Thursday while commissioning the newly constructed office co https://www.tvcnews.tv/11th-senate-senators-declare-no-vacancy-in-senate-presidency-back-akpabio/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/11th-senate-senators-declare-no-vacancy-in-senate-presidency-back-akpabio/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:06:02 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The political contest for the leadership of Nigeria’s 11th Senate took a dramatic turn on Thursday as senators reaffirmed their support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, declaring that there would be no vacancy in the Senate presidency in the build-up to the 2027 general election. The declarati https://www.marketwatch.com/story/social-securitys-cola-will-be-3-6-in-2027-as-inflation-persists-f7c9dff2?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/social-securitys-cola-will-be-3-6-in-2027-as-inflation-persists-f7c9dff2?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks The 3.6% COLA for 2027 is aimed at helping more than 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with the cost of living https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917394-70-of-terrorists-destabilising-nigeria-are-foreigners-akpabio.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917394-70-of-terrorists-destabilising-nigeria-are-foreigners-akpabio.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:41 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News “So, people who are misinterpreting what we discuss here. I just want them to know that most of those people, more than 70 per cent, are not Nigerians, those who are destabilising the security of this country. You need to know that,” he said. The post 70% of terrorists destabilising Nigeria are fore https://newtelegraphng.com/nsitf-seeks-stronger-inter-agency-action-on-workers-welfare/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nsitf-seeks-stronger-inter-agency-action-on-workers-welfare https://newtelegraphng.com/nsitf-seeks-stronger-inter-agency-action-on-workers-welfare/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nsitf-seeks-stronger-inter-agency-action-on-workers-welfare Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:41 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to improve workers’ welfare, workplace safety and social security, warning that effective public service delivery depends on coordinated action among government institutions. 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