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Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwara-pdp-dismisses-fears-over-leaders-support-for-tinubu/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/18/ndlea-intercepts-n7-1-billion-drugs-in-lagos-arrests-85-year-old-woman-in-edo/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/18/ndlea-intercepts-n7-1-billion-drugs-in-lagos-arrests-85-year-old-woman-in-edo/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:12:26 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs worth over N7.1 billion at two Lagos ports and arrested an 85-year-old woman in Edo State as part of a nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking. The development was disclosed on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in a statement is https://thesun.ng/ogun-2027-senator-adeola-targets-60000-votes-from-ilaro/ https://thesun.ng/ogun-2027-senator-adeola-targets-60000-votes-from-ilaro/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:11:55 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Senator Solomon Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, said over the weekend he is targeting nothing less than 60,000 votes from his hometown of Ilaro, the headquarters of Yewa Local Government Area, in the 2027 poll. The post Ogun 2027: Senator Adeola targ https://thewhistler.ng/ogoni-cleanup-reps-demand-more-jobs-for-youths/ https://thewhistler.ng/ogoni-cleanup-reps-demand-more-jobs-for-youths/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:10:24 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities has pledged to intervene in access disputes affecting environmental remediation sites in Ogoniland, as lawmakers called for expanded livelihood programmes to help communities recover from the effects of hydrocarbon pollution. The committee&# https://newtelegraphng.com/criver-police-arrest-26-year-old-suspected-rapist-armed-robber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=criver-police-arrest-26-year-old-suspected-rapist-armed-robber https://newtelegraphng.com/criver-police-arrest-26-year-old-suspected-rapist-armed-robber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=criver-police-arrest-26-year-old-suspected-rapist-armed-robber Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Emmanuel Adoga, Male “26” yrs ,in connection with a reported case of alleged rape and armed robbery in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to a release by the Police Public Relations Officér of the command, ASP Sund https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-18/chicago-tops-travelers-favorite-us-cities-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-18/chicago-tops-travelers-favorite-us-cities-video Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:08:37 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Condé Nast Traveler senior features editor Megan Spurrell tells Bloomberg This Weekend what nearly 800,000 reader votes reveal about travelers’ favorite cities, including Chicago’s enduring appeal and the rise of destinations such as Phnom Penh. 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The post Trump links unrest in France to immigration, urges tougher rules appeared first on Vanguard News. https://newtelegraphng.com/kano-baptist-church-awards-gov-yusuf-as-ambassador-of-peace-infrastructural-devt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kano-baptist-church-awards-gov-yusuf-as-ambassador-of-peace-infrastructural-devt https://newtelegraphng.com/kano-baptist-church-awards-gov-yusuf-as-ambassador-of-peace-infrastructural-devt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kano-baptist-church-awards-gov-yusuf-as-ambassador-of-peace-infrastructural-devt Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:07:04 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the Ambassador of Peace and Infrastructural Development Award from First Baptist Church, Kano, in recognition of his contributions to peaceful coexistence and infrastructure development in the state. The award was presented on Saturday, October 17, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-18/can-america-rebuild-trust-with-its-allies https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-18/can-america-rebuild-trust-with-its-allies Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:03:47 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Former Canadian deputy prime minister and “Wall Street Week” contributor Chrystia Freeland and former US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen say that globalization became dangerously dependent on countries willing to weaponize trade and supply chains. 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In a message addressed to Israelis, Netanyahu said his recent visits across the country had reinforced h https://thewhistler.ng/guber-candidate-faults-scrapping-of-keke-daily-fee-in-enugu/ https://thewhistler.ng/guber-candidate-faults-scrapping-of-keke-daily-fee-in-enugu/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:43 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, Sunday, described the scrapping of N750 daily ticket fee charged on Keke operators by the state government as “last minute political gestures”. 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The post Bauchi 2027: https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-campaign-dg-yari-leads-council-members-on-visit-to-kwara/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-campaign-dg-yari-leads-council-members-on-visit-to-kwara/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:57:32 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has led members of the council on a courtesy visit to Kwara State. The delegation included at least ten former governors, former Speakers of the House of Representatives and other party chieftains. Yari said the v https://newtelegraphng.com/leadership-is-practice-not-position-sulaiman-tells-uk-summit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leadership-is-practice-not-position-sulaiman-tells-uk-summit https://newtelegraphng.com/leadership-is-practice-not-position-sulaiman-tells-uk-summit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leadership-is-practice-not-position-sulaiman-tells-uk-summit Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:57:22 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has declared that leadership is a practice and not a position, stressing that titles confer authority but only character, competence and vision confer true leadership. In a state https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-18/rethinking-america-s-faith-in-innovation-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-18/rethinking-america-s-faith-in-innovation-video Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:57:12 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Author Thomas Frank tells Bloomberg This Weekend that America’s celebration of creativity and innovation has helped justify policies that elevated white-collar knowledge work while contributing to inequality and the decline of manufacturing. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini about https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13600590/dp-world-india-championship-day-four-highlights https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13600590/dp-world-india-championship-day-four-highlights Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Highlights from day four of the DP World India Championship. https://newtelegraphng.com/son-urges-neast-manufacturers-to-comply-with-quality-standards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=son-urges-neast-manufacturers-to-comply-with-quality-standards https://newtelegraphng.com/son-urges-neast-manufacturers-to-comply-with-quality-standards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=son-urges-neast-manufacturers-to-comply-with-quality-standards Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:56:39 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged manufacturers and product-processing companies across the North-East to strengthen compliance with established quality standards to protect consumers and improve the quality of goods in the market. The call was made during the 2026 Walk for Stand https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/918032-article-of-faith-the-acceptable-sacrifice-2-by-femi-aribisala.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/918032-article-of-faith-the-acceptable-sacrifice-2-by-femi-aribisala.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:56:35 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News You must be born again. In the tabernacle Moses built, the inner court was reserved for consecrated priests (descendants of Aaron) to perform sacrifices. The Holy of Holies was off-limits. It was a no-go area. It was a sacred space within the Temple where the Ark of the Covenant was placed, protecte https://leadership.ng/we-wont-step-down-for-atiku-kwankwaso-fires-back-at-adc/ https://leadership.ng/we-wont-step-down-for-atiku-kwankwaso-fires-back-at-adc/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:54:45 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has rejected claims that his party’s presidential ticket may withdraw from the 2027 election in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Kwankwaso, who is running https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/lagos-task-force-detains-dismissed-operative-over-alleged-extortion/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/lagos-task-force-detains-dismissed-operative-over-alleged-extortion/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:54:25 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The chairman of task force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this in a statement signed by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan on Sunday in Lagos. The post Lagos Task Force detains dismissed operative over alleged extortion appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/918026-movie-review-agbara-nla-remake-casts-old-spell-on-new-generation.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/918026-movie-review-agbara-nla-remake-casts-old-spell-on-new-generation.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:53:47 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The remake blends nostalgia, faith, and improved production to introduce Mount Zion’s 1993 gospel classic, Mike Bamiloye’s terrifying Isawuru, to a new generation. The post MOVIE REVIEW: Agbara Nla remake casts old spell on new generation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/we-didnt-increase-school-fees-says-alex-ekwueme-university/ https://thesun.ng/we-didnt-increase-school-fees-says-alex-ekwueme-university/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:53:09 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), has denied increasing school fees in the institution. The post We didn’t increase school fees, says Alex Ekwueme university appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/amputee-who-survived-three-ghastly-accidents-unveils-big-charity-dream-for-disabled-children/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/amputee-who-survived-three-ghastly-accidents-unveils-big-charity-dream-for-disabled-children/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:52:51 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Narrating his ordeal, Olowoake said his life before the first accident was that of a struggling graduate striving to make ends meet. Everything changed after the crash that claimed his mother instantly and left him amputated. https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261018-like-we-had-a-war-france-left-reeling-after-nationwide-violent-protests https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261018-like-we-had-a-war-france-left-reeling-after-nationwide-violent-protests Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0000 France 24 World News France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school co https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/chude-jideonwo-explains-why-he-turned-down-a-1-million-deal/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/chude-jideonwo-explains-why-he-turned-down-a-1-million-deal/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:49:36 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Chude further explained that he learned to establish boundaries with the public and also learned to apply the same principle to his private relationships. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/niger-deaths-nscdc-mining-marshals-deny-involvement/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/niger-deaths-nscdc-mining-marshals-deny-involvement/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:48:50 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News John Onoja Attah, Commander of the Mining Marshals, has said that his unit of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, was not involved in the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody in Niger State on September 16, 2026. Attah made this clarification in a statement on Sunday. H https://github.com/VikOlliver/RepRapMicron/wiki https://github.com/VikOlliver/RepRapMicron/wiki Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:48:48 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://github.com/VikOlliver/RepRapMicron/wiki Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50141076 Points: 16 # Comments: 0 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/why-have-frances-school-protests-become-a-wider-political-crisis?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/why-have-frances-school-protests-become-a-wider-political-crisis?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:48:04 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The demonstrations have united students and ‘yellow vest’ supporters, exposing deeper anger over living standards. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/niger-apc-chieftain-jonathan-vasta-resigns/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/niger-apc-chieftain-jonathan-vasta-resigns/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:46:42 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Jonathan Vasta, has resigned from the party less than 100 days before the 2027 general elections. Vasta announced his decision in a resignation letter addressed to the APC chairman of Gulu Angwa-Gulu Ward in Lapai Local Govern https://thesun.ng/pdp-downplays-venas-resignation-says-party-bigger-than-any-individual/ https://thesun.ng/pdp-downplays-venas-resignation-says-party-bigger-than-any-individual/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:46:29 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Cross River State chapter, has downplayed the resignation of its state chairman, Barr Venatius Ikem, insisting that the party remains intact and bigger than any individual. The post PDP downplays Vena’s resignation, says party bigger than any individual appe https://newtelegraphng.com/apc-chieftain-vatsa-dumps-apc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apc-chieftain-vatsa-dumps-apc https://newtelegraphng.com/apc-chieftain-vatsa-dumps-apc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apc-chieftain-vatsa-dumps-apc Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:45:59 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News About thirteen years after, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa has dumped the party citing same faith ticket for the 2027 general elections. Vatsa, formerly of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) before the merger in 2014, became the pioneer Publicity https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/unknown-gunmen-attack-aba-police-station-kill-two-officers/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/unknown-gunmen-attack-aba-police-station-kill-two-officers/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:45:43 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Unidentified gunmen on Saturday attacked the Uratta Eziukwu Police Station in Aba, killing two policemen and injuring three others. The hoodlums who arrived with improvised explosive devices, set a police van ablaze, destroyed a vehicle and power generating set and some other property in the buildin https://www.tvcnews.tv/chelsea-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-undergoes-jaw-surgery/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/chelsea-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-undergoes-jaw-surgery/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:45:38 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a fractured jaw sustained during the club’s 2-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. The club confirmed the development on its website, saying Martinez suffered the injury following a collision midway through https://www.vice.com/en/article/gen-z-is-the-first-generation-dumber-than-their-parents-neuroscientist-claims/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/gen-z-is-the-first-generation-dumber-than-their-parents-neuroscientist-claims/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:45:25 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.vice.com/en/article/gen-z-is-the-first-generation-dumber-than-their-parents-neuroscientist-claims/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50141053 Points: 24 # Comments: 15 https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/18/meet-7-owners-of-largest-private-hospitals-in-lagos/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/18/meet-7-owners-of-largest-private-hospitals-in-lagos/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:45:15 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nairametrics examines some of Lagos' largest private hospitals by reported bed capacity, highlighting the individuals and organisations behind their establishment, ownership and expansion. The post Meet 7 owners of largest private hospitals in Lagos appeared first on Nairametrics. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-defeating-tinubu-in-12-states-is-wishful-thinking-lagos-apc-tells-makinde/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-defeating-tinubu-in-12-states-is-wishful-thinking-lagos-apc-tells-makinde/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:42:59 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the claim by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s campaign organisation that it will defeat President Bola Tinubu in 12 states in the 2027 presidential election. APC described the declaration as gran https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/catholic-priest-dies-after-cross-falls-on-him-during-mass/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/catholic-priest-dies-after-cross-falls-on-him-during-mass/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:42:51 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Tragedy has struck the Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil, Ecuador, as a priest died after a crucifix fell on him. The incident happened when the priest, Rev Fr Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, was celebrating the Holy Mass The priest was being live-streamed when the incident occurred. The video of https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/2027-leave-peter-obi-alone-face-shettima-kwankwaso-fires-back-at-atikus-adc/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/2027-leave-peter-obi-alone-face-shettima-kwankwaso-fires-back-at-atikus-adc/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:41:02 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to focus on allegations made against its presidential candidate by Vice-President Kashim Shettima instead of attacking him and his running mate, Peter Obi. Kwankw https://newtelegraphng.com/pomr-to-seast-political-leaders-emulate-shettima-stop-insulting-obi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pomr-to-seast-political-leaders-emulate-shettima-stop-insulting-obi https://newtelegraphng.com/pomr-to-seast-political-leaders-emulate-shettima-stop-insulting-obi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pomr-to-seast-political-leaders-emulate-shettima-stop-insulting-obi Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:39:25 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Peter Obi Media Office (POMR) has called on South-East political leaders to stop insulting the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and instead emulate Vice President Kashim Shettima who called on Northern politicians not to insult the Presidential candidat https://www.tvcnews.tv/kwankwaso-rules-out-withdrawal-from-presidential-race-for-adc/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/kwankwaso-rules-out-withdrawal-from-presidential-race-for-adc/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:39:12 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has ruled out withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or any other party. Kwankwaso stated this in a post on his X account, where he expressed concer https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/18/fg-pushes-back-as-world-bank-says-debt-interest-swallows-124-of-revenue/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/18/fg-pushes-back-as-world-bank-says-debt-interest-swallows-124-of-revenue/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:38:16 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Federal Government has disputed claims that its interest payments reached 124% of revenue in the first half of 2026, arguing that the figure presents an incomplete picture of its fiscal position because it excludes some government revenue and combines debt obligations across different tiers of g https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-well-repay-good-deeds-with-votes-jigawa-apc-chairman-says/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-well-repay-good-deeds-with-votes-jigawa-apc-chairman-says/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:37:35 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Bashir Danmalam, has pledged to mobilise massive votes for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Umar Namadi and other party candidates in the 2027 general elections. Danmalam made the pl https://punchng.com/second-term-oyebanji-pledges-shared-prosperity-for-ekiti/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/second-term-oyebanji-pledges-shared-prosperity-for-ekiti/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:37:28 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has pledged shared prosperity for the state following his inauguration for a second term in office. Read More: https://punchng.com/second-term-oyebanji-pledges-shared-prosperity-for-ekiti/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/lawma-deploys-25-trucks-to-clear-waste-in-oshodi/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/18/lawma-deploys-25-trucks-to-clear-waste-in-oshodi/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:37:20 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Suleiman said Oshodi, which has more than 350 streets, remained one of the local government areas with the lowest waste collection tariffs in Lagos State. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/18/sudan-army-accused-of-drone-strike-on-livestock-market?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/18/sudan-army-accused-of-drone-strike-on-livestock-market?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:37:03 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Sudan’s army says it struck RSF command centres in South Darfur, but the RSF says a crowded livestock market was hit. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwdd832e7gqmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwdd832e7gqmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:36:49 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football The expected appointment of former Scotland striker Duncan Ferguson at Glentoran will be one of the most surprising in Irish Premiership history. https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261018-the-week-in-pictures-escalating-protests-across-europe-and-the-tragic-capsize-of-a-migrant-boat https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261018-the-week-in-pictures-escalating-protests-across-europe-and-the-tragic-capsize-of-a-migrant-boat Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:36:27 +0000 France 24 World News From student protests and heightened tensions across French demonstrations on October 17, to ongoing anti-government marches in Albania and the tragic sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week. https://www.tvcnews.tv/pope-leo-xiv-thanks-doctors-says-he-will-gradually-resume-duties-after-surgery/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/pope-leo-xiv-thanks-doctors-says-he-will-gradually-resume-duties-after-surgery/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:36:25 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Pope Leo XIV has thanked medical personnel and people who prayed for him during his recent hospitalisation, saying he will gradually resume his activities after recovering from lung surgery. In a post on his official X account, the pontiff said the experience had brought him closer to people living https://www.tvcnews.tv/serap-sues-inec-over-alleged-%e2%82%a6126bn-electoral-funds-mismanagement/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/serap-sues-inec-over-alleged-%e2%82%a6126bn-electoral-funds-mismanagement/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:35:32 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its alleged failure to account for more than ₦126.46 billion appropriated for electoral operations. In a statement published on its website, SERAP said it filed the suit, m https://dailytrust.com/court-orders-man-to-sweep-mosque-for-stealing-streetlights-in-kano/ https://dailytrust.com/court-orders-man-to-sweep-mosque-for-stealing-streetlights-in-kano/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:33:34 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News A Kano Islamic court has ordered a youth, Ahmad Salisu Sheka, to sweep Murtala Mohammed Friday Mosque and attend all five daily obligatory prayers in congregation. The Upper Sharia Court sitting at Hausawa, Filin Hockey, Kano, presided over by Dr Bello Musa Khalid, convicted Sheka after he pleaded g https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/edo-tanker-explosion-nupeng-grieves-over-loss-of-lives-calls-for-sweeping-safety-reforms/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/edo-tanker-explosion-nupeng-grieves-over-loss-of-lives-calls-for-sweeping-safety-reforms/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:33:06 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has expressed profound sorrow over the deadly tanker explosion at Oluku, along the Benin-Lagos Highway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, raising fresh concerns over road safety, deteriorating https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/pope-addresses-crowd-in-vatican-after-cancer-surgery/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/pope-addresses-crowd-in-vatican-after-cancer-surgery/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:32:17 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The 71-year-old pope had part of his right lung removed in the surgery on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital and he was discharged on Saturday. The post Pope Addresses Crowd In Vatican After Cancer Surgery appeared first on Channels Television. https://notjustok.com/sports/chelsea-emiliano-martinez-successful-jaw-surgery/ https://notjustok.com/sports/chelsea-emiliano-martinez-successful-jaw-surgery/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:31:34 +0000 NotJustOk Naija Music Chelsea Football Club have confirmed that goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has undergone successful surgery after suffering a fractured jaw during the Blues’ 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday. What happened to Emiliano Martínez? Martínez was forced off in the second half of the Premier League encount https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/strike-ssanu-suspends-two-week-ultimatum/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/strike-ssanu-suspends-two-week-ultimatum/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:31:19 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News –Urges FG to reciprocate by releasing 2023 25%/35% salary award arrears, two months’ withheld salaries By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has announced the suspension of the two-week ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to release https://newtelegraphng.com/heda-petitions-efcc-over-isa-pantamis-alleged-n18-9bn-broadband-contract-fraud/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heda-petitions-efcc-over-isa-pantamis-alleged-n18-9bn-broadband-contract-fraud https://newtelegraphng.com/heda-petitions-efcc-over-isa-pantamis-alleged-n18-9bn-broadband-contract-fraud/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heda-petitions-efcc-over-isa-pantamis-alleged-n18-9bn-broadband-contract-fraud Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:31:08 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, over the alleged diversion or misappropriation of ₦18.9 billion allo https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/france-burning-act-now-before-its-too-late-trump-warns-macron/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/france-burning-act-now-before-its-too-late-trump-warns-macron/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:30:45 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News United States President, Donald Trump, has warned France to take urgent measures to address immigration, claiming that the influx of migrants from different cultural backgrounds has contributed to unrest in the European country. Trump issued the warning in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sund https://www.skysports.com/football/celtic-vs-hearts/live/558382 https://www.skysports.com/football/celtic-vs-hearts/live/558382 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918024-2027-polls-katsina-governor-seeks-forgiveness-urges-apc-unity-news-agency-of-nigeria.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918024-2027-polls-katsina-governor-seeks-forgiveness-urges-apc-unity-news-agency-of-nigeria.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:28:43 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The governor urged party members to close ranks, mobilise voters and intensify grassroots campaigns to secure victory for APC candidates. The post 2027 Polls: Katsina governor seeks forgiveness, urges APC unity – News Agency of Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/police-arrest-11-suspects-in-nationwide-operations-rescue-six-abducted-persons/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/police-arrest-11-suspects-in-nationwide-operations-rescue-six-abducted-persons/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:28:40 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force has said it has achieved noteworthy operational successes across states, apprehending 11 suspects, eliminating two suspected bandits, and liberating six kidnapped individuals during security operations executed on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Police news updates These operation https://www.tvcnews.tv/finance-ministry-disputes-claim-fg-interest-payments-hit-124-of-revenue/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/finance-ministry-disputes-claim-fg-interest-payments-hit-124-of-revenue/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:28:36 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Federal Ministry of Finance has disputed claims that the Federal Government’s interest payments reached 124 per cent of its revenue in the first half of 2026, describing the interpretation of the figures as misleading. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the ministry said the analysis, whi https://newtelegraphng.com/kogi-lg-poll-apc-sweeps-21-chairmanship-239-councillorship-seats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kogi-lg-poll-apc-sweeps-21-chairmanship-239-councillorship-seats https://newtelegraphng.com/kogi-lg-poll-apc-sweeps-21-chairmanship-239-councillorship-seats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kogi-lg-poll-apc-sweeps-21-chairmanship-239-councillorship-seats Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:28:25 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 21 chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship positions in the Kogi State local government elections held on Saturday. Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mamman Nda-Eri, announced the results at a press conference at t https://dailytrust.com/man-allegedly-stabbed-to-death-in-kano/ https://dailytrust.com/man-allegedly-stabbed-to-death-in-kano/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:28:02 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News A Kano magistrate’s court has remanded a youth, Aliyu Nasir, for allegedly stabbing one Magaji Dalladi to death and causing grievous bodily harm to Aminu Nura. Nasir was arraigned before Magistrate Abdulaziz Mahmud of Magistrates’ Court No. 15, Nomansland, Kano, on charges of causing grievous bodily https://businessday.ng/life/article/kwara-alliance-for-tinubu-congratulates-ajia-on-appointment-to-apc-presidential-campaign-council/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/kwara-alliance-for-tinubu-congratulates-ajia-on-appointment-to-apc-presidential-campaign-council/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:27:40 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Kwara Alliance for Tinubu and Shettima 2027 (KATS) has congratulated its chairman, Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, on his appointment to https://thesun.ng/why-tinubus-restoration-of-the-niger-crossing-merits-gratitude-not-jibes/ https://thesun.ng/why-tinubus-restoration-of-the-niger-crossing-merits-gratitude-not-jibes/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:27:35 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nations are judged not only by the monuments they erect but by the discipline with which they preserve what already sustains them. The First Niger Bridge, completed in 1965 and linking Onitsha in Anambra State to Asaba in Delta State, is no ordinary span of steel and concrete. It is the oldest arter https://punchng.com/ogun-cp-summons-four-officers-over-viral-assault-video/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ogun-cp-summons-four-officers-over-viral-assault-video/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:26:17 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Ogun State Commissioner of Police has summoned four officers to the command headquarters over a viral video showing them assaulting a young man in Sang Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-cp-summons-four-officers-over-viral-assault-video/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/kwara-ode-adana-youths-plan-n12m-digital-centre-n4m-empowerment-for-126-vulnerable-persons/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/kwara-ode-adana-youths-plan-n12m-digital-centre-n4m-empowerment-for-126-vulnerable-persons/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:25:31 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Ode-Adana Youth Development Association has said all is set for the 15th anniversary celebration and annual empowerment programme scheduled https://www.theverge.com/policy/1013485/trump-google-kiss-my-ass https://www.theverge.com/policy/1013485/trump-google-kiss-my-ass Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:25:01 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech During a rally on Saturday, October 17th, in Highland Heights, Kentucky, Donald Trump bragged about how much more powerful and influential he was during his second term. While listing off his accomplishments, he mentioned his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario. "This is a much mo https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918019-lagos-water-corporation-serves-only-1-03-of-population-official.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918019-lagos-water-corporation-serves-only-1-03-of-population-official.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:23:50 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News “Based on these records, actual daily production is three per cent of the installed capacity,” the official said. The post Lagos water corporation serves only 1.03% of population — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://newtelegraphng.com/benue-pdp-demands-answers-from-alia-over-wikes-n30bn-monthly-faac-revelation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benue-pdp-demands-answers-from-alia-over-wikes-n30bn-monthly-faac-revelation https://newtelegraphng.com/benue-pdp-demands-answers-from-alia-over-wikes-n30bn-monthly-faac-revelation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benue-pdp-demands-answers-from-alia-over-wikes-n30bn-monthly-faac-revelation Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:23:08 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Benue State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified its pressure on Governor Hyacinth Alia, demanding full accountability following a public revelation by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that Benue State now receives up to N30 billion month https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:22:59 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, and returned to the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff walked to his vehicle without assistance and briefly interacted with well-wishers gathered outside the hospital before depart https://thewhistler.ng/frsc-loses-ogun-sector-commander-ogunjobi/ https://thewhistler.ng/frsc-loses-ogun-sector-commander-ogunjobi/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:22:14 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the death of its Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, following a brief illness. The Ogun State Sector Command made this known in a statement signed on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, Chief Route Commander Afolabi O https://www.completesports.com/premier-league-is-less-tactical-than-ligue-1-barcola/ https://www.completesports.com/premier-league-is-less-tactical-than-ligue-1-barcola/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:21:30 +0000 Completesports Football Bradley Barcola has claimed that the Premier League is ‘less tactical’ compared to the French Ligue 1. The Frenchman made the move from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool over the summer in a deal worth up to €140m. Since joining the Merseyside club, he has made eight appearances in all competitions. https://leadership.ng/just-in-petrol-tanker-reportedly-catches-fire-in-delta/ https://leadership.ng/just-in-petrol-tanker-reportedly-catches-fire-in-delta/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:21:16 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A raging fire has reportedly destroyed several buildings in Agbor, the headquarters of the Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, raising concerns about the extent of the damage. Although details of the incident remain sketchy, the fire reportedly broke out after a petrol tanker ruptured an https://newtelegraphng.com/ncdmb-heritage-energy-train-48-nigerians-in-subsea-engineering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ncdmb-heritage-energy-train-48-nigerians-in-subsea-engineering https://newtelegraphng.com/ncdmb-heritage-energy-train-48-nigerians-in-subsea-engineering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ncdmb-heritage-energy-train-48-nigerians-in-subsea-engineering Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:20:43 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) and Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Limited, has launched a Human Capacity Development programme to train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering. The kick-off ceremony t https://businessday.ng/life/article/well-deliver-over-3-million-votes-for-gbenga-hashim-in-south-west-olaniyi/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/well-deliver-over-3-million-votes-for-gbenga-hashim-in-south-west-olaniyi/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:20:42 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The South-West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), Abass Olaniyi, has declared that the movement was targeting more https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/nipr-trains-hotel-operators-ahead-of-wprf-abuja-2026/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/nipr-trains-hotel-operators-ahead-of-wprf-abuja-2026/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:19:46 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News As the World Public Relations Forum, WPRF Abuja 2026 draws nearer, the host institute, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has organised a one-day conference for top executives of hotels and other hospitality companies in Abuja, the nation's capital. The conference was aimed at prepari https://punchng.com/france-counts-cost-of-violent-protests-as-1800-arrested/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/france-counts-cost-of-violent-protests-as-1800-arrested/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:18:54 +0000 Punch Nigerian News France is reeling from widespread damage after violent protests over the cost of living saw 1,800 people arrested and hundreds of businesses looted. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-counts-cost-of-violent-protests-as-1800-arrested/ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261018-like-we-had-a-war-france-counts-cost-of-violent-protests https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261018-like-we-had-a-war-france-counts-cost-of-violent-protests Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:17:58 +0000 France 24 World News France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/eu-to-offer-e20m-defence-support-for-nigerian-armed-forces/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/18/eu-to-offer-e20m-defence-support-for-nigerian-armed-forces/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:17:49 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The proposed support was discussed when the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, met with the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at Ship House in Abuja. The post EU To Offer €20m Defence Support For Nigerian Armed Forces appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/deja-vu-2/2026/10/18/was-ancient-india-the-worlds-forgotten-superpower?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/deja-vu-2/2026/10/18/was-ancient-india-the-worlds-forgotten-superpower?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:17:31 +0000 Al Jazeera World News In Deja Vu’s latest episode, William Dalrymple explores ancient India’s global influence – and how it was overlooked. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/police-arrest-95-suspected-vikings-cultists-in-delta-recover-five-guns/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/police-arrest-95-suspected-vikings-cultists-in-delta-recover-five-guns/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:16:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas of the state. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted suspected cultists in https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/gaza-families-fear-food-shortages-as-israel-halts-commercial-shipments?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/gaza-families-fear-food-shortages-as-israel-halts-commercial-shipments?traffic_source=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:16:13 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Residents report rising prices as the latest restrictions bite, leaving families unable to afford extra supplies. https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261018-france-protests-there-s-a-whole-range-of-grievances-at-play https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261018-france-protests-there-s-a-whole-range-of-grievances-at-play Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:16:08 +0000 France 24 World News Is the anger in France driven more by declining living standards or by the perception that the economic burden is being distributed unfairly? We discuss this with our guest, Joseph Downing, senior lecturer in politics and international relations at Aston University. https://punchng.com/multiple-casualties-as-fire-hits-canadian-military-base/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/multiple-casualties-as-fire-hits-canadian-military-base/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:13:33 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, according to the country’s defence minister. 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