https://naijadigest.ng/ Nigeria’s one-stop hub for breaking news, tech, football, celebrity gossip, Naija music, live TV, exchange rates and trending topics. en-ng Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:08:30 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/13597698/new-zealands-haka-explained-meaning-and-origin-of-all-blacks-rugby-war-dance-plus-cibi-siva-tau-sipi-tau-rituals https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/13597698/new-zealands-haka-explained-meaning-and-origin-of-all-blacks-rugby-war-dance-plus-cibi-siva-tau-sipi-tau-rituals Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football One of the most intriguing and anticipated moments in the sport of rugby union: the sight of New Zealand's All Blacks performing their world-famous haka as the opposition stands before them. https://punchng.com/nans-urges-nafdac-to-test-drugs-food-sold-on-campuses/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nans-urges-nafdac-to-test-drugs-food-sold-on-campuses/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:39:10 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The National Association of Nigerian Students has asked NAFDAC to test drugs, food, and drinks sold on campuses amid concerns about potential health risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-urges-nafdac-to-test-drugs-food-sold-on-campuses/ https://punchng.com/nigerian-researcher-wins-us-award-for-groundwater-study/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nigerian-researcher-wins-us-award-for-groundwater-study/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:26:11 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A Nigerian-born groundwater researcher, Ayobami Oni, has received the Blue Integrated Partnerships Extra Mile Award in the US for his contributions to wate Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-researcher-wins-us-award-for-groundwater-study/ https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-over-electricity-infrastructure-theft-in-calabar/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-over-electricity-infrastructure-theft-in-calabar/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:11:04 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Police in Cross River State have arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure in Calabar. 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The post Manchester United Have ‘Moved On’ From Martinez Outburst — Carrick appeared first on Channels Telev https://punchng.com/ogoni-cleanup-reps-demand-more-funds-for-hyprep/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ogoni-cleanup-reps-demand-more-funds-for-hyprep/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:07:16 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The House of Reps Committee on Host Communities has called for increased funding for HYPREP to complete outstanding projects in the Ogoni cleanup exercise. 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The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., disclosed this in a s https://technext24.com/news/fg-to-deploy-1989-telecom-towers-rural-areas/ https://technext24.com/news/fg-to-deploy-1989-telecom-towers-rural-areas/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:06:10 +0000 Technext Naija Tech The federal government has unveiled an infrastructure roadmap to deploy 1,989 new towers across 436 local government areas… https://newtelegraphng.com/nimasa-advocates-investments-in-technology-infrastructure-to-improve-maritime-productivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nimasa-advocates-investments-in-technology-infrastructure-to-improve-maritime-productivity https://newtelegraphng.com/nimasa-advocates-investments-in-technology-infrastructure-to-improve-maritime-productivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nimasa-advocates-investments-in-technology-infrastructure-to-improve-maritime-productivity Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:05:34 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said that investments in technology and infrastructure must improve productivity in the nation’s maritime industry. The Director General of the agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola, said on Friday at the World Maritime Day celebration in Lagos https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-51/20261016-the-risks-faced-by-women-migrants-in-europe https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-51/20261016-the-risks-faced-by-women-migrants-in-europe Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:05:20 +0000 France 24 World News This October marks 10 years since French police dismantled the notorious Calais "Jungle" camp. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin returns to the region to explore what has changed for migrants over the past decade. She joins Annette Young and Dr Marissa Quie of Cambridge University to discuss migration rou https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-16/peru-indigenous-group-bids-for-part-of-china-owned-copper-mine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-16/peru-indigenous-group-bids-for-part-of-china-owned-copper-mine Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:03:59 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks An Indigenous community in Peru is proposing to buy part of a copper concession from MMG Ltd. and turn thousands of artisanal miners operating there into formal suppliers to the Chinese-owned company. https://punchng.com/agbara-nla-grosses-n307m-ranks-fourth-among-2026-nollywood-films/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/agbara-nla-grosses-n307m-ranks-fourth-among-2026-nollywood-films/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:54 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has grossed over N307.2m at the box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 2026. 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As reported earlier by Android Authority, the WhatsApp dupe has racked up over 500,000 downloads and, at the time of wri https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261016-us-journalist-injured-during-israeli-settler-attack-on-west-bank-olive-harvest https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261016-us-journalist-injured-during-israeli-settler-attack-on-west-bank-olive-harvest Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:01:40 +0000 France 24 World News About 80 Israeli settlers set fire to olive trees and threw stones at Palestinians in a West Bank village Friday, injuring at least two people, including a US photojournalist with The Washington Post. 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Olopade, who spoke against the backdrop of the Niger https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-michael-carrick-told-to-drop-bruno-fernandes-from-man-united-lineup/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-michael-carrick-told-to-drop-bruno-fernandes-from-man-united-lineup/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:43 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former Manchester United defender, Paul Parker, has urged head coach Michael Carrick to drop the club’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, from the starting lineup in their forthcoming match against Leeds United. Manchester United are experiencing a challenging period, having failed to win in their pre https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-ive-no-faith-in-them-shearer-predicts-winner-of-leeds-vs-man-united/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-ive-no-faith-in-them-shearer-predicts-winner-of-leeds-vs-man-united/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:36 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has predicted that Leeds United will beat Manchester United in their forthcoming Premier League encounter on Sunday. Manchester United has experienced a disappointing start to the season, having secured only two victories in their initial nine matches a https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012748/nvidia-rtx-spark-windows-arm-laptops-asus-hp-lenovo-impressions https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012748/nvidia-rtx-spark-windows-arm-laptops-asus-hp-lenovo-impressions Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X processor is finally here, and we've been collectively testing a small fortune's worth of powerful laptops sporting this new "superchip." RTX Spark is designed to be a high-performing Arm-based SoC for laptops and small desktop computers, rivaling the best from Apple, Intel, A https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/13599974/hyron-andrews-south-african-rugby-side-lions-confirm-sudden-death-of-player-ahead-of-champions-cup-match-in-france-against-la-rochelle https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/13599974/hyron-andrews-south-african-rugby-side-lions-confirm-sudden-death-of-player-ahead-of-champions-cup-match-in-france-against-la-rochelle Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Lions player Hyron Andrews has died suddenly in France, where the team were preparing for a Champions Cup fixture. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-64-years-old-with-two-sons-but-only-one-works-in-the-family-firm-should-i-leave-him-70-of-the-business-2fe6c382?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-64-years-old-with-two-sons-but-only-one-works-in-the-family-firm-should-i-leave-him-70-of-the-business-2fe6c382?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/retiring-abroad-dont-cut-these-financial-ties-to-the-u-s-5e7e4fc2?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/retiring-abroad-dont-cut-these-financial-ties-to-the-u-s-5e7e4fc2?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Think carefully about your Social Security, Medicare, credit cards and bank accounts before picking your new home overseas. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/customs-deepens-security-partnerships-to-combat-smuggling-protect-revenue/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/customs-deepens-security-partnerships-to-combat-smuggling-protect-revenue/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:59:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, has intensified efforts to combat smuggling, strengthen border and maritime security, and facilitate legitimate trade through closer collaboration with security agencies and private-sector https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwyvxj49gpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwyvxj49gpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:57:51 +0000 BBC News World World News Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917629-fintech-firm-onafriq-to-close-nigeria-agent-banking-business.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917629-fintech-firm-onafriq-to-close-nigeria-agent-banking-business.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:56:11 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Onafriq said the decision affects only its agent banking business in Nigeria and does not represent an exit from the Nigerian market. The post Fintech firm Onafriq to close Nigeria agent banking business appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/arts24/20261016-ibrahim-mahama-s-abundant-artistic-harvest https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/arts24/20261016-ibrahim-mahama-s-abundant-artistic-harvest Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:55:04 +0000 France 24 World News His monumental installations excavate Ghana's past and build firm foundations for the country’s artistic future. Ibrahim Mahama has represented his country at the Venice Biennale and established three cultural hubs in northern Ghana, nurturing creative communities for generations to come. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/2027-apc-has-stayed-out-of-government-in-oyo-for-too-long-senator-alli/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/2027-apc-has-stayed-out-of-government-in-oyo-for-too-long-senator-alli/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:54:32 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed concern that the party has stayed out of government in the state for too long. Alli noted that as a result of this, the APC is working tirelessly to reclaim the state in 2027. The APC can https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-16/brasil-euforia-por-flavio-bolsonaro-oculta-crisis-de-deuda-mvb38nf8 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-16/brasil-euforia-por-flavio-bolsonaro-oculta-crisis-de-deuda-mvb38nf8 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:53:51 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Brasil tiene un problema de deuda que ningún presidente podrá ignorar: 9,3 millones de empresas están en mora y los impagos de hogares y agricultores alcanzan niveles récord. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/fifa-fines-spain-20000-over-islamophobic-chants-against-egypt/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/fifa-fines-spain-20000-over-islamophobic-chants-against-egypt/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:53:16 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News FIFA has fined the Spanish Football Federation $20,000 and ordered Spain to close at least 15 per cent of the stadium for its next friendly match following Islamophobic chants by some supporters during a game against Egypt. The punishment was announced on Friday after the incident occurred during a https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-orders-dualisation-of-benin-asaba-road-umahi/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-orders-dualisation-of-benin-asaba-road-umahi/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:53:12 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By John Alechenu, Abuja The Federal Government has reclaimed the Benin-Asaba Road for reconstruction as a dual carriageway following a directive by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said. Umahi disclosed this in Asaba on Thursday during the reopening of the First Niger B https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/us-court-orders-trump-administration-to-reopen-green-card-lottery-by-november-1/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/us-court-orders-trump-administration-to-reopen-green-card-lottery-by-november-1/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:52:41 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News A United States federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to reopen registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery by November 1, 2026, following delays in the annual application process. The post US court orders Trump administration to reopen Green Card lottery by Nov https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/nsib-recovers-door-that-fell-off-private-jet-shortly-after-abuja-take-off/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/nsib-recovers-door-that-fell-off-private-jet-shortly-after-abuja-take-off/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:50:28 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered a door that detached from a private jet shortly after take-off from Abuja, as investigators begin examining the incident. The aircraft, a Challenger 604 business jet with registration number T7-SEI, is operated by Triton and was travellin https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-hashim-movement-targets-3m-votes-in-south-west/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-hashim-movement-targets-3m-votes-in-south-west/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:50:26 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Clifford Ndujihe The South-West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), Alhaji Abass Olaniyi, says the movement is targeting more than three million votes for the Accord Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, across the region in the 2027 general election. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-atiku-amaechi-obi-will-play-kalokalo-with-your-destiny-wike-tells-rivers-electorate/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-atiku-amaechi-obi-will-play-kalokalo-with-your-destiny-wike-tells-rivers-electorate/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:46:05 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has warned the people of Rivers State that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Rotimi Amaechi and Mr Peter Obi will play "kalokalo" with their destiny, urging them to reject the trio and back President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2 https://www.tvcnews.tv/just-in-gov-oyebanji-pledges-more-jobs-better-healthcare-infrastructure-in-ekiti/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/just-in-gov-oyebanji-pledges-more-jobs-better-healthcare-infrastructure-in-ekiti/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:45:26 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has pledged to prioritise job creation, skills development, agriculture, electricity, healthcare and infrastructure as he begins his second term in office. Oyebanji made the pledge on Friday, October 16 during his inauguration ceremony at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilio https://www.marketwatch.com/story/its-a-wait-and-see-situation-im-63-and-diagnosed-with-lymphoma-should-i-take-my-social-security-next-year-ea88b419?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/its-a-wait-and-see-situation-im-63-and-diagnosed-with-lymphoma-should-i-take-my-social-security-next-year-ea88b419?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “My plan is to continue working as long as I’m able to do so and invest my Social Security benefits while I’m still earning a paycheck.” https://waymo.com/blog/2026/10/waymo-in-toronto/ https://waymo.com/blog/2026/10/waymo-in-toronto/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:44:17 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://waymo.com/blog/2026/10/waymo-in-toronto/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50118981 Points: 18 # Comments: 11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c58jz174w89ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c58jz174w89ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:44:11 +0000 BBC News World World News EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin". https://calif.io/research/big-fish https://calif.io/research/big-fish Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:44:02 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://calif.io/research/big-fish Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50118977 Points: 7 # Comments: 0 https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917632-bola-ahmed-tinubu-the-most-consequential-president-by-jibrin-ibrahim.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917632-bola-ahmed-tinubu-the-most-consequential-president-by-jibrin-ibrahim.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:42:26 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News This morning, we are at the public presentation of the book – Tinubu: From Renewed Hope to Despair; written by Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, Aliyu Sanusi, Alkasum Abba and Massoud Omar. The event was supposed to have taken place yesterday at Arewa House, Kaduna, a research institute run by Ahmadu Bell https://punchng.com/madrid-demand-resignation-of-la-liga-president/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/madrid-demand-resignation-of-la-liga-president/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:42:12 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Real Madrid has demanded the immediate resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas over comments comparing the club’s media methods to Nazi propaganda. 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The chairman of the association, Barrister H https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-apples-foldable-iphone-duo-worth-2-000-see-how-it-stacks-up-against-other-foldable-phones-c9066b13?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-apples-foldable-iphone-duo-worth-2-000-see-how-it-stacks-up-against-other-foldable-phones-c9066b13?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable phone market largely dominated by Samsung and Google. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/icpc-seeks-public-support-against-vote-buying-in-jigawa/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/icpc-seeks-public-support-against-vote-buying-in-jigawa/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:38:12 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for collective action by government institutions and members of the public to curb vote buying and selling ahead of the 2027 general elections in Jigawa State. The Resident Anti-Corrupt https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-16/fed-divisions-and-ai-debt-risks-shape-rate-outlook-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-16/fed-divisions-and-ai-debt-risks-shape-rate-outlook-video Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:37:36 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Sree Kochugovind said recent UK data has surprised to the upside, showing resilience against a challenging global backdrop. However, labor-market figures point to expectations of near-flat conditions over the next quarter and early next year, while global risks could weigh on growth. He expects the https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw146ej00yn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw146ej00yn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:36:39 +0000 BBC News World World News The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday. https://businessday.ng/markets/article/liquidity-surge-fuels-speculative-rally-in-low-cap-stocks/ https://businessday.ng/markets/article/liquidity-surge-fuels-speculative-rally-in-low-cap-stocks/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:36:35 +0000 BusinessDay Markets Investment & Stocks As the Nigerian stock market closed out the first three quarters of 2026, a powerful wave of capital reshaped market https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/man-city-charges-maresca-says-club-players-fans-are-more-together/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/man-city-charges-maresca-says-club-players-fans-are-more-together/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:36:22 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says he feels no stress over the club’s financial charges, insisting the controversy has brought the club, team and supporters closer together. 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His challengers will equally have to explain not https://leadership.ng/kwankwasiyya-protests-gwarzos-omission-from-inec-list-petitions-commission/ https://leadership.ng/kwankwasiyya-protests-gwarzos-omission-from-inec-list-petitions-commission/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:33:58 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Hundreds of Kwankwasiyya Movement supporters on Friday protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s office in Kano over the omission of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from the list of candidates for the 2027 election. The protes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqdjv90d1jpko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqdjv90d1jpko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:33:32 +0000 BBC News World World News Albania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/ekiti-governor-oyebanji-sworn-in-for-second-term/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/ekiti-governor-oyebanji-sworn-in-for-second-term/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:32:55 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has been sworn in for a second term in office. Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, took the oath of allegiance and oath of office on Friday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The oath was administered by the Chief Judge of the st https://punchng.com/handwashing-day-foundation-urges-govts-to-provide-hygiene-facilities-in-public-schools/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/handwashing-day-foundation-urges-govts-to-provide-hygiene-facilities-in-public-schools/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:32:41 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Safe Hands Foundation has urged governments to provide hygiene facilities like running water in public schools across Rivers State to promote handwashi Read More: https://punchng.com/handwashing-day-foundation-urges-govts-to-provide-hygiene-facilities-in-public-schools/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/chelsea-rule-out-january-signing-after-reece-james-injury/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/chelsea-rule-out-january-signing-after-reece-james-injury/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:32:26 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said the club is not planning to sign cover for injured captain Reece James in January, as he expects the defender to have returned by then, adding that Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill can provide leadership in his absence. The post Chelsea rule out January signing af https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c65ynk7212vqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c65ynk7212vqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:31:04 +0000 BBC News World World News The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-arteta-gives-injury-updates-on-four-arsenal-players-ahead-of-forest-clash/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-arteta-gives-injury-updates-on-four-arsenal-players-ahead-of-forest-clash/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:02 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has delivered injury news ahead of this weekend’s Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest. The champions are looking to keep pace with leaders Manchester City, after bouncing back with a 2-1 home win against Leeds last weekend. But Arteta will be without at leas https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13599972/mikel-arteta-says-arsenal-plan-to-take-another-team-photo-including-william-saliba-after-defenders-omission https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13599972/mikel-arteta-says-arsenal-plan-to-take-another-team-photo-including-william-saliba-after-defenders-omission Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will take a new team photograph including William Saliba after the defender's surprise absence from the one published this week. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-16/netflix-brings-in-new-executive-to-spur-growth-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-16/netflix-brings-in-new-executive-to-spur-growth-video Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:29:36 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Netflix Inc. is replacing its chief creative officer with Peter Rice, a veteran TV and film executive, as it tries to spur growth and find new hits. 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This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Sokot https://www.completesports.com/arsenal-get-triple-fitness-boost-ahead-of-forest-game/ https://www.completesports.com/arsenal-get-triple-fitness-boost-ahead-of-forest-game/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:29:09 +0000 Completesports Football Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi and Christos Tzolis are close to returning to action as Arsenal prepare to travel to Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Hincapie injured his ankle in a training session after Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Leeds United last Saturday. The Ec https://leadership.ng/nigeria-padel-federation-targets-academies-investment-to-develop-young-talents-benson/ https://leadership.ng/nigeria-padel-federation-targets-academies-investment-to-develop-young-talents-benson/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The President of the Nigeria Padel Federation, Hon. 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Sanwo-Olu, who is also the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, is among prominent political leaders attendi https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/16/benin-market-fire-residents-count-losses-as-death-toll-remains-unconfirmed/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/16/benin-market-fire-residents-count-losses-as-death-toll-remains-unconfirmed/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:27:04 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Preye Bedford, the Edo Sector Commander of FRSC confirms that 10 people were injured, with eight sustaining severe injuries and two others suffering less severe injuries https://punchng.com/fintech-company-exits-agent-banking-but-stays-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/fintech-company-exits-agent-banking-but-stays-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:26:53 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Fintech company Onafriq is shutting down its Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria, citing rising costs, naira depreciation, and growing competition. 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In a post sh https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvj6j1klez88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvj6j1klez88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:21:32 +0000 BBC News World World News Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/protest-erupts-at-kano-inec-office-over-omission-of-ndc-guber-candidates-name/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/protest-erupts-at-kano-inec-office-over-omission-of-ndc-guber-candidates-name/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:21:24 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Kano State on Friday staged a peaceful protest at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the omission of the party’s governorship candidate, Aminu Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu, from the fina https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/odigbose-the-play-relives-africas-dark-era-on-stage-at-muson-tomorrow/ https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/odigbose-the-play-relives-africas-dark-era-on-stage-at-muson-tomorrow/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:20:54 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News This weekend, ‘Odigbose: The Play’, a dramatic and theatrical piece, will premiere in Lagos, taking drama lovers down memory lane https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/16/real-madrid-demands-resignation-of-laliga-president/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/16/real-madrid-demands-resignation-of-laliga-president/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:20:49 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The club insisted that Tebas' clarification did not diminish the gravity of his remarks, describing them as morally repugnant and unworthy of a senior football administrator. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13599918/chelsea-jordan-henderson-and-moises-caicedo-starred-in-midfield-against-bournemouth-and-will-be-key-after-reece-james-injury-blow https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13599918/chelsea-jordan-henderson-and-moises-caicedo-starred-in-midfield-against-bournemouth-and-will-be-key-after-reece-james-injury-blow Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football "They give presence." Xabi Alonso sat up a little more in his press conference seat and pointed to his chest. 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