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 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:03:41 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/trumps-new-press-secretary-exits-days-after-her-appointment/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/trumps-new-press-secretary-exits-days-after-her-appointment/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Punch Nigerian News White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been pushed out after less than a week following blunders, including falsely claiming to be a lawyer. Read More: https://punchng.com/trumps-new-press-secretary-exits-days-after-her-appointment/ https://punchng.com/id-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-says-mourinho/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/id-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-says-mourinho/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:54:35 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says if he were Vinicius Junior, he would have left the club this summer due to the abuse and treatment he has received. Read More: https://punchng.com/id-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-says-mourinho/ https://punchng.com/oyebanji-reappoints-ssg-chief-of-staff-cps-for-second-term/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/oyebanji-reappoints-ssg-chief-of-staff-cps-for-second-term/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:41:00 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has retained the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary in his second term. The governor announced the appointments on Friday night, hours after he was sworn in for another four-year term following his re-election in the Jun https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13600125/michael-carrick-addresses-martinezs-comments-and-fan-frustration-while-staying-positive-amid-poor-form https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13600125/michael-carrick-addresses-martinezs-comments-and-fan-frustration-while-staying-positive-amid-poor-form Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Michael Carrick addresses Lisandro Martinez's post-match comments following the Atletico Madrid game, responds to fans' frustrations and remains optimistic despite sitting 13th in the table and a difficult run of form. https://punchng.com/epl-gibbs-white-milenkovic-doubts-for-premier-league-clash-against-arsenal/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/epl-gibbs-white-milenkovic-doubts-for-premier-league-clash-against-arsenal/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:15:42 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner says Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenković are doubts for Sunday’s Premier League match against Arsenal. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-gibbs-white-milenkovic-doubts-for-premier-league-clash-against-arsenal/ https://punchng.com/photos-shettima-akpabio-sanwo-olu-others-attend-oyebanjis-inauguration/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/photos-shettima-akpabio-sanwo-olu-others-attend-oyebanjis-inauguration/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:15:06 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was sworn in for a second term alongside his deputy, Monisade Afuye, on Friday, October 16, at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti. The ceremony was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu; Senate President Godswill https://leadership.ng/aviation-university-embry-riddle-sign-partnership-to-expand-training-across-africa/ https://leadership.ng/aviation-university-embry-riddle-sign-partnership-to-expand-training-across-africa/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:03:55 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of the United States to expand aviation education, professional training and workforce development across Africa. The agreement, signed on October 14, 2 https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/leave-2027-alone-face-insecurity-sowore-tackles-defence-minister-musa/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/leave-2027-alone-face-insecurity-sowore-tackles-defence-minister-musa/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:03:30 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore has slammed Defence Minister Christopher Musa over his claim that security agencies will be neutral in 2027. Sowore accused Musa of taking sides with President Bola Tinubu and doubted if the minister could ensure impartia https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/10/watch-fishbone-a-2020-short-film-by-anakle-films-about-drug-counterfeiting/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/10/watch-fishbone-a-2020-short-film-by-anakle-films-about-drug-counterfeiting/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:47 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Years after its release, Fishbone remains relevant as Nigeria continues to grapple with counterfeit and substandard products. NAFDAC has repeatedly warned about falsified drugs and other products in circulation, including products that can lead to treatment failure, drug resistance and even death. N https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13599969/man-utd-transfer-news-michael-carrick-opens-door-to-january-signings-ahead-of-planned-defensive-rebuild https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13599969/man-utd-transfer-news-michael-carrick-opens-door-to-january-signings-ahead-of-planned-defensive-rebuild Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Manchester United will look at trying to strengthen in the January transfer window, according to head coach Michael Carrick, as the club draw up plans to improve the defence over the next year. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/gunmen-storm-plateau-community-kill-four-vigilantes/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/gunmen-storm-plateau-community-kill-four-vigilantes/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:59:21 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Gunmen have killed four vigilantes keeping watch over their community in Shurum village, Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Gunmen storm Plateau community, kill four vigilantes appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv98zw1k8kp3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv98zw1k8kp3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:58:17 +0000 BBC News World World News The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say. https://www.tvcnews.tv/iheanacho-celebrates-turkish-league-record-with-agabey-nickname/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/iheanacho-celebrates-turkish-league-record-with-agabey-nickname/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:56:58 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has celebrated his record-breaking scoring run in Turkey by sharing a picture of himself in traditional Turkish attire, accompanied by a new nickname, “Agabey”. The 30-year-old posted the picture on Instagram after scoring twice and providing an assist in Bursa https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/nscdc-rescues-two-13-year-old-girls-from-traffickers-in-zamfara-arrests-suspect/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/nscdc-rescues-two-13-year-old-girls-from-traffickers-in-zamfara-arrests-suspect/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:56:14 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The State Commandant, CC Sani Mustapha, has directed the immediate transfer of the case to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and necessary action. The post NSCDC Rescues Two 13-Year-Old Girls From Traffickers In Zamfara, Arrests Susp https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/abuja-film-industry-stagnates-as-funding-infrastructure-deficits-hamper-growth/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/abuja-film-industry-stagnates-as-funding-infrastructure-deficits-hamper-growth/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:55:36 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Michael Olugbode in Abuja Abuja’s ambition to emerge as a major filmmaking hub is being undermined by inadequate infrastructure, opaque funding arrangements, a shortage of skilled technical personnel and weak https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/laliga-i-would-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-was-vinicius-jr-mourinho/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/laliga-i-would-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-was-vinicius-jr-mourinho/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:52:52 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has claimed he would have forced a move away from the club if he was in Vinicius Junior’s shoes. Mourinho believes that Vinicius Jr is not being respected in LaLiga and would have been appreciated abroad. He said: “If I were in his position, I would probably https://www.tvcnews.tv/troops-kill-two-terrorists-recover-four-ak-47-rifles-in-sokoto/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/troops-kill-two-terrorists-recover-four-ak-47-rifles-in-sokoto/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:51:47 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles and eight motorcycles during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The operation was conducted on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Waria Forest and Sarma Village, according to https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/ex-super-eagles-coach-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-wife-seeks-prayers.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/ex-super-eagles-coach-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-wife-seeks-prayers.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:51:25 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity A former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, is in critical condition after being diagnosed with colon cancer in the Netherlands. According to Vanguard on Saturday, his wife, Lilian, disclosed the development to its Saturday Editor, Onochie Anibeze, on Friday night, saying the 86-year-old was rec https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/glos-support-has-transformed-ofala-into-world-renowned-cultural-festival-says-igwe-achebe/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/glos-support-has-transformed-ofala-into-world-renowned-cultural-festival-says-igwe-achebe/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:51:19 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The traditional ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has commended Globacom for helping transform Ofala into a world-renowned cultural festival.  Speaking at the 2026 edition of the event at https://leadership.ng/osun-highway-robbery-police-link-ex-convicts-to-5-vehicles-n50m-valuables-stolen/ https://leadership.ng/osun-highway-robbery-police-link-ex-convicts-to-5-vehicles-n50m-valuables-stolen/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:49:41 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Osun Highway Robbery: Police Link Ex-Convicts To 5 Vehicles, N50m Valuables Stolen The police have linked two suspected ex-convicts, Ejike Ani, 32, and Chubuzor Anasihwe, 31, to a highway robbery gang allegedly responsible for stealing about five vehicles and valuables estimated at N50 millio https://punchng.com/mexican-court-sentences-killers-of-australian-us-surfers-to-158-years/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/mexican-court-sentences-killers-of-australian-us-surfers-to-158-years/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:48:13 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to over 158 years in prison for the murder of two Australian surfers and their American friend in Baja California. Read More: https://punchng.com/mexican-court-sentences-killers-of-australian-us-surfers-to-158-years/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/epl-unbeaten-everton-chase-statement-win-vs-chelsea-as-moyes-plots-revenge-against-alonso/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/epl-unbeaten-everton-chase-statement-win-vs-chelsea-as-moyes-plots-revenge-against-alonso/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:47:52 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Everton will clash with Chelsea in the Premier League in an early kick-off at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Both teams are level on 10 points after six Premier League games. David Moyes’ side remain unbeaten this season after recording two wins and four draws as they sit in fif https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/2027-inec-reiterates-commitment-to-credibility-urges-support-for-pwds/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/2027-inec-reiterates-commitment-to-credibility-urges-support-for-pwds/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:42:58 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Mr Aniete Jackson, the Chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Akwa Ibom Chapter, thanked INEC for its efforts to strengthen disability inclusion ahead of the 2027 general elections. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yvzv7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yvzv7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:42:13 +0000 BBC News World World News The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns. https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20261017-ligue-1-paris-saint-germain-aim-to-build-on-recent-progress-at-strasbourg https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20261017-ligue-1-paris-saint-germain-aim-to-build-on-recent-progress-at-strasbourg Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:41:44 +0000 France 24 World News Fresh from their impressive 4-2 Champions League win on Manchester City’s home turf on Wednesday, PSG travel to Strasbourg on Saturday in Ligue 1. They aim to secure a fourth consecutive league win and maintain their growing momentum ahead of Tuesday's Champions League showdown with Barcelona. https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-apc-zonal-chairman-backs-rainbow-coalition-woos-makinde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-apc-zonal-chairman-backs-rainbow-coalition-woos-makinde https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-apc-zonal-chairman-backs-rainbow-coalition-woos-makinde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-apc-zonal-chairman-backs-rainbow-coalition-woos-makinde Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:41:42 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Southwest, Prince Diran Iyantan, has thrown his weight behind the rainbow coalition across six states of the zone to aid the seamless reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election. Iyantan cited reforms, studen https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/nestle-nigeria-opens-entries-for-2026-media-awards/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/nestle-nigeria-opens-entries-for-2026-media-awards/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:40:41 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Charles Ajunwa Nestle Nigeria has opened entries for journalists and media professionals across the country to submit compelling stories for the sixth edition of the Nestle Media Awards, recognising journalism https://newtelegraphng.com/benue-senator-zam-empowers-constituents-in-seven-lgas-with-900-items/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benue-senator-zam-empowers-constituents-in-seven-lgas-with-900-items https://newtelegraphng.com/benue-senator-zam-empowers-constituents-in-seven-lgas-with-900-items/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benue-senator-zam-empowers-constituents-in-seven-lgas-with-900-items Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:40:35 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Senator representing Benue North West in the National Assembly, Senator Titus Tartenger Zam, on Friday empowered his constituents by distributing 900 items across the seven local government areas of the state as part of his sixth mega empowerment programme. The empowerment initiative is aimed at https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/renaissance-capital-raises-dangote-refinery-valuation-to-n700-41-per-share/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/renaissance-capital-raises-dangote-refinery-valuation-to-n700-41-per-share/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:39:13 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Renaissance Capital Africa (RCA) has raised its valuation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to N700.41 per share, representing a 33.4% premium to the N525 IPO offer price. The post Renaissance Capital raises Dangote Refinery valuation to N700.41 per share appeared first on Nairame https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13600114/south-africa-vs-australia-hosts-welcome-8203back-paceman-kagiso-rabada-for-his-first-outing-since-ipl https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13600114/south-africa-vs-australia-hosts-welcome-8203back-paceman-kagiso-rabada-for-his-first-outing-since-ipl Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football South Africa will seek to show their heady ascent to the ‌top of the Test cricket pile was no accident as they bid to level the series against ​Australia in the second Test, starting on Sunday in Gqeberha. https://newtelegraphng.com/soludo-sets-up-7-man-commission-of-inquiry-into-aguleri-umuoba-anam-communal-clash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soludo-sets-up-7-man-commission-of-inquiry-into-aguleri-umuoba-anam-communal-clash https://newtelegraphng.com/soludo-sets-up-7-man-commission-of-inquiry-into-aguleri-umuoba-anam-communal-clash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soludo-sets-up-7-man-commission-of-inquiry-into-aguleri-umuoba-anam-communal-clash Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:34:45 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has set up a seven man Commission of inquiry into the communal clash between Aguleri Umuoba Anam Communities in Anambra East local government area. However government is yet to lift the curfew Imposed on the two communities which is aimed at enforcing law and https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/osun-monarch-oba-ademola-akinyemi-dies-at-85/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/osun-monarch-oba-ademola-akinyemi-dies-at-85/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:33:48 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile in Osun State, Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, has died at the age of 85 years. The traditional ruler reportedly died on Friday, October 16, 2026, after spending 21 years on the throne.  His death was announced in a statement issued by the Obaala of Imesi-Ile and Chairman https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/17/war-spillovers-debt-threaten-low-income-nations-imf-chief-warns?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/17/war-spillovers-debt-threaten-low-income-nations-imf-chief-warns?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:31:47 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/pistis-foundation-brings-ubomi-2026-to-lagos-after-over-10000-medical-interventions-in-ibadan/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/pistis-foundation-brings-ubomi-2026-to-lagos-after-over-10000-medical-interventions-in-ibadan/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:31:16 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Pistis Foundation has announced that its flagship UBOMI Medical and Surgical Outreach will hold in Lagos from October 19 to 23, 2026, bringing five days of completely free medical care https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/when-politics-pays-your-bills-truth-becomes-your-enemy-singer-dija.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/when-politics-pays-your-bills-truth-becomes-your-enemy-singer-dija.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:30:09 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity Nigerian singer Di’Ja has sparked conversations with a thought-provoking statement about politics, loyalty and the price of speaking the truth. The singer’s words, “When politics pays your bills, the truth becomes your enemy,” highlight how financial interests and political affiliations can sometime https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/from-uber-to-moove-why-nigerias-ride-hailing-business-is-becoming-harder-to-sustain/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/from-uber-to-moove-why-nigerias-ride-hailing-business-is-becoming-harder-to-sustain/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:27:39 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Rising vehicle operating costs, financing obligations and pressure on passenger affordability are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria’s ride-hailing operators to keep fares affordable while ensuring drivers earn enough to sustain their work. The post From Uber to Moove: Why Nigeria’s ride h https://leadership.ng/oyo-police-arrest-3-homosexuals/ https://leadership.ng/oyo-police-arrest-3-homosexuals/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:25:55 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men in Saki, Oyo State, over alleged homosexual acts following an intelligence-led operation by its Monitoring Unit. The suspects were identified as Ayomide Lukeman, 22; Shuaib Aremu, 22; and Abdul-Rasheed Mufeed, 23. The Oyo State Police Command discl https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261017-zelensky-drums-up-european-backing-as-trump-ties-slump https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261017-zelensky-drums-up-european-backing-as-trump-ties-slump Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:25:20 +0000 France 24 World News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh row with US President Donald Trump. https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261017-trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-as-ukraine-ties-slump https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261017-trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-as-ukraine-ties-slump Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:23:52 +0000 France 24 World News President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington's ties with war-torn Ukraine. Our correspondent Gulliver Cragg tells us more. https://leadership.ng/yobe-police-assist-man-who-lost-2-wives-2-children-in-fire/ https://leadership.ng/yobe-police-assist-man-who-lost-2-wives-2-children-in-fire/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:23:29 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Yobe State Police Command has provided relief materials and cash assistance to a man, Mallam Abubakar Idi, who lost his two wives and two children in a fire incident at Rugan Badali Fulani settlement in Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Usman Kanfani Jib https://www.tvcnews.tv/iphones-seen-floating-after-cargo-ship-sinks-in-strait-of-hormuz/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/iphones-seen-floating-after-cargo-ship-sinks-in-strait-of-hormuz/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:23:01 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News A viral video showing iPhone boxes floating in the Strait of Hormuz has emerged after a Singapore-flagged cargo ship sank following an incident involving a suspected mine or projectile. The vessel, identified as GFS Pride, reportedly carried about 2,500 containers when it sank on Wednesday amid esca https://www.completesports.com/euromatch-npfl-enyimba-assistant-coach-demands-defensive-improvement-ahead-of-warri-wolves-clash/ https://www.completesports.com/euromatch-npfl-enyimba-assistant-coach-demands-defensive-improvement-ahead-of-warri-wolves-clash/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:20:36 +0000 Completesports Football Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed strong optimism that the team will bounce back with an improved performance when they host Warri Wolves in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture. The “People’s Elephant” are looking to recover swiftly af https://punchng.com/expert-raises-fuel-tanker-safety-concerns-following-explosion-at-edo-market/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/expert-raises-fuel-tanker-safety-concerns-following-explosion-at-edo-market/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:20:26 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Following a tanker explosion in Edo, a safety expert has called for mandatory inspection of trucks, citing design flaws and poor safety compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-raises-fuel-tanker-safety-concerns-following-explosion-at-edo-market/ https://leadership.ng/oyo-police-rescue-baby-girl-sold-for-n2m-arrest-mother-health-facility-owner/ https://leadership.ng/oyo-police-rescue-baby-girl-sold-for-n2m-arrest-mother-health-facility-owner/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:19:21 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for N2 million and arrested two suspects, including the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered. The incident occurred in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, with the police saying https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/iran-backed-houthis-strike-yemens-aden-what-that-means?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/iran-backed-houthis-strike-yemens-aden-what-that-means?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:16:48 +0000 Al Jazeera World News What we know about the Houthi strikes on Aden’s presidential palace and airport, and why they matter. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c32l4ekpvzl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c32l4ekpvzl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:14:10 +0000 BBC News World World News Her public debut as press secretary ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness. https://www.tvcnews.tv/police-arrest-three-men-over-alleged-homosexual-acts-in-oyo/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/police-arrest-three-men-over-alleged-homosexual-acts-in-oyo/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:13:35 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men over allegations of homosexual acts in Saki, Oyo State. The suspects were identified as Ayomide Lukeman, 22; Shuaib Aremu, 22; and Abdul-Rasheed Mufeed, 23. The command disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 16, by its Police Public Relat https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-dont-repeat-mistake-of-voting-apc-lamido/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-dont-repeat-mistake-of-voting-apc-lamido https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-dont-repeat-mistake-of-voting-apc-lamido/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-dont-repeat-mistake-of-voting-apc-lamido Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:13:09 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former Jigawa State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) founding member Sule Lamido has urged Nigerians not to repeat what he called the mistake of voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in previous elections. Lamido made the remarks at the inauguration of the PDP Campaign Council at https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/everton-vs-chelsea-all-the-talking-points/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/everton-vs-chelsea-all-the-talking-points/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:12:53 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Chelsea face their first away trip outside London this season when they travel to Merseyside to take on Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Saturday’s 12:30 p.m. Premier League fixture. The post Everton vs Chelsea: All the talking points appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917731-cappa-activists-labour-group-reject-lagos-water-privatisation-metering-demand-public-investment.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917731-cappa-activists-labour-group-reject-lagos-water-privatisation-metering-demand-public-investment.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:12:32 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News “For profiteers, control of water is becoming the new petroleum,” he said. The post CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/edo-agencies-move-to-boost-emergency-response/ https://leadership.ng/edo-agencies-move-to-boost-emergency-response/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:12:15 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Edo State Government is working towards a coordinated emergency response system to improve disaster preparedness, ambulance deployment and medical referrals across the state. The initiative emerged from an inter-agency meeting convened by the Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261017-students-trade-unions-and-yellow-vests-set-to-protest-across-france https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261017-students-trade-unions-and-yellow-vests-set-to-protest-across-france Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:11:24 +0000 France 24 World News Tens of thousands of ⁠people are expected to ​protest across France on Saturday, as students, trade unionists and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement join forces to demonstrate against high prices and ​the country's fraying social model. https://leadership.ng/how-to-identify-approved-phones-with-315-before-buying-ncc-explains-to-nigerians/ https://leadership.ng/how-to-identify-approved-phones-with-315-before-buying-ncc-explains-to-nigerians/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:09:57 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advised Nigerians to verify mobile phones before purchase to ensure the devices are approved for use on the country’s telecommunications networks. The commission said prospective buyers could check a phone’s status by dialling *315# or using the devic https://www.tvcnews.tv/first-lady-calls-for-more-education-healthcare-access-to-tackle-poverty/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/first-lady-calls-for-more-education-healthcare-access-to-tackle-poverty/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:08:59 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for expanded access to education, healthcare, skills development and economic opportunities as part of efforts to address poverty in the country. She made the call in a statement to mark the 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Saturday, Oct https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-pdp-running-mate-optimistic-inec-will-fix-adebutus-omission/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-pdp-running-mate-optimistic-inec-will-fix-adebutus-omission/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:08:54 +0000 Punch Nigerian News PDP’s deputy governorship candidate in Ogun, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, says she is confident INEC will correct the omission of Ladi Adebutu from its 2027 list. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-pdp-running-mate-optimistic-inec-will-fix-adebutus-omission/ https://nos.nl/video/2635315-wildcamera-s-tonen-hoe-zwijnen-en-herten-zich-aanpassen-aan-de-wolf https://nos.nl/video/2635315-wildcamera-s-tonen-hoe-zwijnen-en-herten-zich-aanpassen-aan-de-wolf Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:08:16 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://nos.nl/video/2635315-wildcamera-s-tonen-hoe-zwijnen-en-herten-zich-aanpassen-aan-de-wolf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50129274 Points: 15 # Comments: 11 https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917739-luddites-as-gatekeepers-of-literature-by-osmund-agbo.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917739-luddites-as-gatekeepers-of-literature-by-osmund-agbo.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:07:05 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Luddites were a movement of skilled textile workers in England who rebelled against industrial machinery between 1811 and 1816. Having spent years mastering their crafts, they watched machines produce textiles faster and more cheaply, threatening their livelihoods and diminishing the value of sk https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/food-security-abiodun-unveils-support-package-for-10000-ogun-farmers/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/food-security-abiodun-unveils-support-package-for-10000-ogun-farmers/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:06:39 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News James Sowole in Abeokuta  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled a comprehensive support package for 10,000 rice and cassava farmers, including subsidised fertilisers, herbicides and improved planting materials, https://leadership.ng/underserved-oyo-communities-to-enjoy-stable-electricity-as-government-flags-off-17-7mw-mini-grid-projects/ https://leadership.ng/underserved-oyo-communities-to-enjoy-stable-electricity-as-government-flags-off-17-7mw-mini-grid-projects/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:04:22 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Five interconnected mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts have commenced operations in Oyo State. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced the progress of the project where he also dismissed reports of a planned increase in electricity tariffs. Tegbe made the announceme https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917727-ake-to-stockholm-exhibition-celebrates-40-years-of-soyinkas-nobel-prize.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917727-ake-to-stockholm-exhibition-celebrates-40-years-of-soyinkas-nobel-prize.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:02:11 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The programme will combine archival materials, a documentary, an illustrated comic book, and contemporary art to retrace Soyinka’s journey to becoming Africa’s first Nobel laureate in literature. The post Ake to Stockholm: Exhibition celebrates 40 years of Soyinka’s Nobel Prize appeared first on Pre https://contextetech.com/en/articles/mcp-protocol-smart-decentralised-search https://contextetech.com/en/articles/mcp-protocol-smart-decentralised-search Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:01:30 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://contextetech.com/en/articles/mcp-protocol-smart-decentralised-search Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50129235 Points: 8 # Comments: 2 https://leadership.ng/russian-begins-deployment-of-diesel-to-balance-global-fuel-availability/ https://leadership.ng/russian-begins-deployment-of-diesel-to-balance-global-fuel-availability/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:52 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Russia has formally commenced diesel exports following an agreement with President Donald Trump, marking the first confirmed shipments under an arrangement intended to increase global fuel availability and ease pressure on petroleum product prices. The Kremlin confirmed Thursday that Russian diesel https://www.tvcnews.tv/ilorin-residents-accuse-police-of-harassment-extortion/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/ilorin-residents-accuse-police-of-harassment-extortion/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:38 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Residents of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, have taken to social media to allege police harassment, intimidation and extortion, with several users recounting experiences involving demands for money and concerns about how security personnel handle complaints. The allegations have prompted calls for https://punchng.com/lagos-approves-101-private-schools-warns-against-hiding-abuse/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/lagos-approves-101-private-schools-warns-against-hiding-abuse/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:34 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Lagos State Government has granted provisional approval to 101 private schools, warning proprietors against concealing cases of child abuse and bullyin Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-approves-101-private-schools-warns-against-hiding-abuse/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/troops-rescue-28-kidnap-victims-nab-pipeline-vandals/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/troops-rescue-28-kidnap-victims-nab-pipeline-vandals/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:12 +0000 PM News Nigerian News According to the report, troops also arrested a herder and his son over an alleged killing in Jimpi village, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area in separate operation. https://punchng.com/2027-support-groups-back-tinubus-re-election-apc-candidates-in-kwara/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-support-groups-back-tinubus-re-election-apc-candidates-in-kwara/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A coalition of support groups in Kwara State has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-support-groups-back-tinubus-re-election-apc-candidates-in-kwara/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/oil-tanker-on-fire-after-hitting-mine-in-hormuz-irans-guards/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/oil-tanker-on-fire-after-hitting-mine-in-hormuz-irans-guards/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:59:27 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Tehran seized control over Hormuz after the start of the war in late February, choking off the strait that normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption. The post Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz – Iran’s Guards appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-well-rescue-jigawa-from-apcs-failures-lamido-vows/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-well-rescue-jigawa-from-apcs-failures-lamido-vows/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:58:47 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News ‎Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has vowed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will rescue Jigawa State from what he described as the failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: We’ll rescue Jigawa from APC’s https://leadership.ng/ogoni-cleanup-reps-threaten-contractors-with-cancellation-scores-hyprep-80/ https://leadership.ng/ogoni-cleanup-reps-threaten-contractors-with-cancellation-scores-hyprep-80/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:56:59 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The House of Representatives Committee overseeing the Ogoni cleanup has threatened to recommend contract cancellations against underperforming contractors, despite scoring the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) about 80 per cent in its implementation of the environmental restoration https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917728-breaking-no-return-to-fuel-subsidy-multiple-exchange-rates-oyedele-insists.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917728-breaking-no-return-to-fuel-subsidy-multiple-exchange-rates-oyedele-insists.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:56:08 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News "Let me be clear, there will be no return to fuel subsidies or multiple exchange rates," he said. The post BREAKING: No return to fuel subsidy, multiple exchange rates, Oyedele insists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/serie-a-lazio-plan-new-contract-for-dele-bashiru/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/serie-a-lazio-plan-new-contract-for-dele-bashiru/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:51:01 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Lazio are working on a new deal for Nigeria midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, DAILY POST reports. Dele-Bashiru has established himself as an important figure since arriving at the Stadio Olimpico from Turkish club Hatayspor in 2024 despite his injury struggles. According to Italian outlet, Corriere d https://thesun.ng/youre-defending-those-making-your-lives-miserable-utomi-tells-apc-apologists/ https://thesun.ng/youre-defending-those-making-your-lives-miserable-utomi-tells-apc-apologists/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:50:37 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Renowned Professor of Political Economy Prof. Pat Utomi has criticised Nigerians who defend the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying they are defending those who make their lives miserable. The post You’re defending those making your lives miserable – Utomi tells APC apologists https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/ncc-launches-internet-governance-working-group-to-strengthen-online-safety-ai-accountability/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/ncc-launches-internet-governance-working-group-to-strengthen-online-safety-ai-accountability/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:47:20 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address emerging internet governance challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI), online fraud, privacy concerns and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The call was made on Thurs https://thesun.ng/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-tariffs-in-executive-order/ https://thesun.ng/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-tariffs-in-executive-order/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:42:32 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, following the enactment of the measures last month. The post Trump waives new Russia sanctions, tariffs in executive order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917722-enugu-approves-n32-billion-to-clear-gratuity-arrears.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917722-enugu-approves-n32-billion-to-clear-gratuity-arrears.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:41:47 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News An official explained that the payment of the N32 billion was part of the commitment of the Governor Peter Mbah Administration to clear the inherited gratuity liabilities before the end of his first tenure in Enugu State. The post Enugu approves N32 billion to clear gratuity arrears appeared first o https://www.aljazeera.com/video/101-east/2026/10/17/murder-in-malaysia-justice-for-altantuya-shaariibuu?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/101-east/2026/10/17/murder-in-malaysia-justice-for-altantuya-shaariibuu?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:40:47 +0000 Al Jazeera World News 101 East investigates if power and politics are shielding those behind the 2006 murder of a Mongolian woman in Malaysia. https://openrouter.ai/deepseek/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 https://openrouter.ai/deepseek/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:37:46 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://openrouter.ai/deepseek/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50129121 Points: 104 # Comments: 6 https://thewhistler.ng/reforms-must-improve-citizens-lives-foundation-tells-leaders/ https://thewhistler.ng/reforms-must-improve-citizens-lives-foundation-tells-leaders/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:35:37 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has urged public sector leaders to prioritise accountability, stakeholder engagement and institutional collaboration in implementing reforms, stressing that successful policies must translate into tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. The Foundation made the c https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917723-bayelsa-targets-300-tonnes-of-local-rice-by-year-end.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917723-bayelsa-targets-300-tonnes-of-local-rice-by-year-end.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:34:00 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Bayelsa targets 300 tonnes of locally produced rice by year-end as Governor Douye Diri urges youths to embrace farming toward boosting food security and job creation. The post Bayelsa targets 300 tonnes of local rice by year-end appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917724-church-suspends-archbishop-over-alleged-n2-billion-land-sale.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917724-church-suspends-archbishop-over-alleged-n2-billion-land-sale.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:33:52 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The church explained that the suspension of the archbishop followed recent developments in the Diocese of Awka, where the cleric had been at the centre of various allegations and events which had raised concerns about the integrity and reputation of the church. The post Church suspends archbishop ov https://www.completesports.com/wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-defeat-by-niger-height-of-nigerias-football-decline-kalika/ https://www.completesports.com/wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-defeat-by-niger-height-of-nigerias-football-decline-kalika/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:32:23 +0000 Completesports Football Simon Kalika, a Dutch-born football coach, has described Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets’ 2-1 defeat to Niger Republic at the ongoing 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, as a painful reflection of the country’s football decline, Completesports.com reports. Speaking exclusively to Co http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/10/actor-shawn-faqua-celebrates-1st.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/10/actor-shawn-faqua-celebrates-1st.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity Actor Shawn Faqua marked the first anniversary of his traditional wedding to his wife, Sharon by posting an emotional post on Instagram on Friday Otober 16, 2026.In his post, Faqua described his wife as his heart, queen, crown and home, and expressed deep affection for her. He stated that exactly on https://thesun.ng/super-falcons-psg-confirm-ajibade-to-undergo-surgery-after-injury/ https://thesun.ng/super-falcons-psg-confirm-ajibade-to-undergo-surgery-after-injury/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:29:33 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Paris Saint-Germain Feminines have confirmed that Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade will undergo surgery after suffering a fibula fracture while on international duty. The post Super Falcons: PSG confirm Ajibade to undergo surgery after injury appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/news-analysis/2026/10/17/rubios-uzbekistan-trip-underlines-central-asias-hunt-for-diverse-partners?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news-analysis/2026/10/17/rubios-uzbekistan-trip-underlines-central-asias-hunt-for-diverse-partners?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:27:28 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia? https://huggingface.co/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 https://huggingface.co/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:21:25 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://huggingface.co/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50129045 Points: 126 # Comments: 53 https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/tinubu-govt-cornered-n250bn-nlng-dividends-meant-for-states-makinde/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/tinubu-govt-cornered-n250bn-nlng-dividends-meant-for-states-makinde/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:16:46 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of spending Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, dividends meant for states. Makinde said each state was supposed to get over N250 billion from the NLNG payments. He spoke on Friday at a stakeholders’ me https://www.tvcnews.tv/paris-shop-owners-secure-stores-ahead-of-saturday-protests/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/paris-shop-owners-secure-stores-ahead-of-saturday-protests/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:15:46 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Business owners in Paris have begun boarding up their shopfronts ahead of nationwide protests against rising living costs scheduled to take place across France on Saturday. According to UAE News agency, Viory, shopkeepers were seen transporting protective boards through the French capital and fixing http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/10/daily-news-in-brief_0675063425.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/10/daily-news-in-brief_0675063425.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity Tension erupted at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State on Friday after an angry mob set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus ablaze following a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist. The mob also attacked the BRT driver before police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safet https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/trumps-suspension-of-new-russia-sanctions-draws-criticism-over-putin-ties/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/trumps-suspension-of-new-russia-sanctions-draws-criticism-over-putin-ties/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:14:47 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News US President Donald Trump has suspended the implementation of a sweeping package of sanctions against Russia that he signed into law last month, saying the decision was in the national interest. Trump signed an executive order on Friday, October 16, 2026, just two days before the sanctions were due https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/600-food-boxes-hundreds-of-smiles-olam-agri-brings-world-food-day-cheer-to-families-across-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/600-food-boxes-hundreds-of-smiles-olam-agri-brings-world-food-day-cheer-to-families-across-nigeria/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:10:55 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Olam Agri a leading agribusiness across food, feed and fibre value chains, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to distribute 600 food boxes of spaghetti, macaroni, semolina, and vegetable oil to vulnerable households across Lagos, Kano, Nasarawa and Kwara to commemorate World Fo https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/reps-summon-taiwo-oyedele-agf-over-n75bn-ubec-debt/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/reps-summon-taiwo-oyedele-agf-over-n75bn-ubec-debt/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:09:22 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF,  Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, over N75 billion reportedly borrowed from the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. The two officials are expected to https://newtelegraphng.com/customs-strengthens-security-partnerships-to-tackle-smuggling-boost-revenue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=customs-strengthens-security-partnerships-to-tackle-smuggling-boost-revenue https://newtelegraphng.com/customs-strengthens-security-partnerships-to-tackle-smuggling-boost-revenue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=customs-strengthens-security-partnerships-to-tackle-smuggling-boost-revenue Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:07:52 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, has strengthened its collaboration with security agencies and private-sector operators to combat smuggling, protect government revenue and facilitate legitimate trade. 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