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 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:44:09 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/tinubu-transmits-ndlea-nsib-amendment-bills-to-senate-2/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/tinubu-transmits-ndlea-nsib-amendment-bills-to-senate-2/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:39:16 +0000 Punch Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has transmitted two bills to the Senate seeking to overhaul the NDLEA and expand the investigative powers of the NSIB. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-transmits-ndlea-nsib-amendment-bills-to-senate-2/ https://punchng.com/pdp-apga-accord-back-wike-soludo-adeleke-for-apc-campaign/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/pdp-apga-accord-back-wike-soludo-adeleke-for-apc-campaign/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:37:05 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Opposition parties PDP, APGA, and Accord have backed the inclusion of their chieftains Nyesom Wike, Chukwuma Soludo, and Ademola Adeleke in the APC campaig Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-apga-accord-back-wike-soludo-adeleke-for-apc-campaign/ https://punchng.com/catholic-diocese-shuts-schools-hospital-over-benue-attacks/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/catholic-diocese-shuts-schools-hospital-over-benue-attacks/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:35:39 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has closed its schools and hospital in Ihugh, Benue State, citing repeated attacks and destruction of church properties. Read More: https://punchng.com/catholic-diocese-shuts-schools-hospital-over-benue-attacks/ https://punchng.com/cr7-deserves-celebration-despite-tainting-legacy-mikel/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/cr7-deserves-celebration-despite-tainting-legacy-mikel/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:34:27 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel says Cristiano Ronaldo has tainted his legacy by leaving the Portugal camp but should still be celebrated. Read More: https://punchng.com/cr7-deserves-celebration-despite-tainting-legacy-mikel/ https://punchng.com/terrorists-deploy-ai-crypto-to-evade-security-agencies-ribadu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/terrorists-deploy-ai-crypto-to-evade-security-agencies-ribadu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:33:13 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigeria’s NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, warns that terrorists increasingly deploy AI, social media, and crypto to recruit, conceal funds, and coordinate attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-deploy-ai-crypto-to-evade-security-agencies-ribadu/ https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13595766/scottie-scheffler-will-world-no-1-break-more-tiger-woods-records-in-top-spot-and-who-could-be-next-to-replace-him https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13595766/scottie-scheffler-will-world-no-1-break-more-tiger-woods-records-in-top-spot-and-who-could-be-next-to-replace-him Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Scottie Scheffler continues to be the dominant world No 1 in men's golf, but how long will he stay top of the rankings and will he put more of Tiger Woods' records under threat? https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13598892/chris-billam-smith-if-jai-opetaia-cant-fight-deontay-wilder-i-will-ive-always-said-i-wanted-to https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13598892/chris-billam-smith-if-jai-opetaia-cant-fight-deontay-wilder-i-will-ive-always-said-i-wanted-to Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Chris Billam-Smith might set aside his pursuit of Jai Opetaia to look at other options himself. https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13598885/australia-vs-south-africa-what-england-learned-from-first-test-in-durban-as-matt-renshaw-inspires-australia-win https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13598885/australia-vs-south-africa-what-england-learned-from-first-test-in-durban-as-matt-renshaw-inspires-australia-win Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football England travel to South Africa for a three-Test series starting in December, with a home Ashes on the horizon next summer, so what can they glean from Australia's 214-run win in Durban to open their own series in South Africa? https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13598193/today-on-sky-sports-racing-il-est-francais-makes-stable-debut-for-dan-skelton https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13598193/today-on-sky-sports-racing-il-est-francais-makes-stable-debut-for-dan-skelton Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Ffos Las plays host to an excellent Wednesday jumps card, headlined by Il Est Francais battle with Crebilly in the feature. https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13598097/george-russell-mercedes-driver-planning-to-take-another-grid-penalty-for-upgraded-power-unit-element-at-las-vegas-grand-prix https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13598097/george-russell-mercedes-driver-planning-to-take-another-grid-penalty-for-upgraded-power-unit-element-at-las-vegas-grand-prix Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Mercedes' George Russell is set to take another grid penalty in November's Las Vegas Grand Prix. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/device-compliance-policy-ncc-says-existing-phone-users-need-no-action/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/device-compliance-policy-ncc-says-existing-phone-users-need-no-action/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:42:59 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has assured telecommunications subscribers that mobile phones and other SIM-enabled devices already in use before the commencement of its Type Approval Compliance implementation will not be affected by the new regulatory measure. The Director of https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/wrong-in-every-sense-wayne-rooney-takes-sides-in-ronaldo-jesus-drama/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/wrong-in-every-sense-wayne-rooney-takes-sides-in-ronaldo-jesus-drama/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:40:50 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has offered his views on Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt departure from the Portuguese national team earlier this month. Ronaldo ended his involvement with the Portugal national team following a disagreement with manager, Jorge Jesus. In a comprehensive st https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/lagos-biggest-success-story-isnt-its-startups/ https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/lagos-biggest-success-story-isnt-its-startups/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:40:32 +0000 BusinessDay Opinion Editorials Lagos has attracted more global attention over the past decade than at any point in its history. Yet much of https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ucl-man-united-defender-martinez-names-who-to-blame-for-2-0-defeat-to-atletico-poor-results/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ucl-man-united-defender-martinez-names-who-to-blame-for-2-0-defeat-to-atletico-poor-results/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:38:31 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez has publicly criticised the club’s hierarchy for failing to sign more quality players during the summer transfer window. This followed Manchester United’s defeat to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Mancheste https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/india-is-a-power-in-the-middle-jaishankar-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/india-is-a-power-in-the-middle-jaishankar-video Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:38:10 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar says he sees India as a "power in the middle" rather than a "middle power." 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The water doesn't come every day, and when it comes, it is this same water that flows there, pumped to be treated for o https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140082.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140082.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:37:57 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Premium Times] The bills seek to repeal the existing Geneva Conventions Act, establish provisions for punishing genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, and strengthen Nigeria's cooperation with the International Criminal Court. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/sidhu-lot-of-collaborative-opportunities-in-india-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/sidhu-lot-of-collaborative-opportunities-in-india-video Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:36:29 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Canadian Minister of International Trade says they see a lot of collaborative opportunities in India especially in the field of energy, mining, and food security. Maninder Sidhu spoke to Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. (Source: Bloomberg) https://leadership.ng/federal-government-targets-steady-electricity-commits-to-clearing-legacy-debts-to-gencos/ https://leadership.ng/federal-government-targets-steady-electricity-commits-to-clearing-legacy-debts-to-gencos/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:36:14 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering steady electricity to every Nigerian, and says it will finish paying the legacy debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos), while ensuring that the vulnerable groups are adequately protected. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegb https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/olympics-qualifiers-eguavoen-confirms-ajibade-taken-to-hospital/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/olympics-qualifiers-eguavoen-confirms-ajibade-taken-to-hospital/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:35:47 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Super Falcons coach, Austin Eguavoen has said that the team’s captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, who suffered an injury during their 5-0 win over Comoros on Tuesday, was taken straight to the hospital. The Super Falcons defeated Comoros 7-0 on aggregate, securing a fixture against Morocco’ https://leadership.ng/lagos-women-run-sets-november-14-for-11th-edition/ https://leadership.ng/lagos-women-run-sets-november-14-for-11th-edition/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:34:33 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The 11th edition of the Lagos Women Run, a 10km road race, will take place on 14 November, with organisers expecting participation from women runners across Nigeria and beyond. The annual event, which promotes women’s participation in road running, will start and finish at Tafawa Balewa Square in La https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-why-we-disqualified-pantami-adebutu-gwarzo-inec/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-why-we-disqualified-pantami-adebutu-gwarzo-inec/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:33:51 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has clarified its exclusion of certain candidates from the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections, attributing the decision to the failure of their respective political parties to submit membership registers in acco https://tribuneonlineng.com/nnpcs-enduring-opacity/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/nnpcs-enduring-opacity/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:33:09 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News THE Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives is probing officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged financial breaches totalling more than N802.19bn. The allegations, contained in the Audi https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/rupee-gains-as-rbi-signals-more-steps-to-curb-forex-speculation https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/rupee-gains-as-rbi-signals-more-steps-to-curb-forex-speculation Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:31:50 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks India’s rupee gained as the central bank chief said the authority would consider more steps to thwart speculative bets, days after announcing sweeping measures to bolster the currency. Central bank intervention also fueled the advance. https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/police-release-ex-imo-gov-okorocha-on-bail/ https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/police-release-ex-imo-gov-okorocha-on-bail/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:31:47 +0000 Ripples Nigeria Nigerian News Following his arrest and interrogation over allegations on forgery and impersonation, the Nigeria Police Force has released former… The post Police release ex-Imo Gov Okorocha on bail appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/otti-pledges-accelerated-work-on-abia-industrial-park-project/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/otti-pledges-accelerated-work-on-abia-industrial-park-project/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:31:31 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Otti made the pledge, when he visited the project site at Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area. https://leadership.ng/n-ylc-expands-to-42-clubs-targets-global-opportunities-for-young-footballers/ https://leadership.ng/n-ylc-expands-to-42-clubs-targets-global-opportunities-for-young-footballers/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:31:14 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Nigeria’s N-Youth League Cup (N-YLC) has expanded to 42 participating clubs for the 2026/27 season, up from 23 in its inaugural campaign, as the technology-driven under-19 competition steps up efforts to connect young players with professional opportunities at home and abroad. The league, founded by https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/climate-adaptation-is-now-a-business-imperative/ https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/climate-adaptation-is-now-a-business-imperative/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:30:49 +0000 BusinessDay Opinion Editorials There is an ancient African proverb that says, “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140066.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140066.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:30:47 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [New Times] Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila and other signatories to the newly established Front pour la refondation de la nation (FRN) said the country's deepening political, security, economic and social crises have made a fundamental change in its governance necessary, setting out a plan https://tribuneonlineng.com/extreme-monetisation-of-political-process-is-problem-of-nigerias-democracy-aremu-kwara-pdp-reps-candidate/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/extreme-monetisation-of-political-process-is-problem-of-nigerias-democracy-aremu-kwara-pdp-reps-candidate/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Fatai Ayinde Aremu, who was born in Yowere/Sosoki ward in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, is a Professor of Political Science in the University of Ilorin and he is a PDP candidate for the Asa/Ilorin West federal constituency in the 2027 general elections. In this interview with Biola Azeez https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/13-arrested-over-illegal-street-trading-in-lagos/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/13-arrested-over-illegal-street-trading-in-lagos/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:29:27 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has arrested 13 people for allegedly engaging in street trading at unauthorised locations across the state, including Festac, Mile 2 and Ikorodu. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/former-president-kabila-emerges-coalition-leader-in-congo/ https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/former-president-kabila-emerges-coalition-leader-in-congo/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:29:08 +0000 Ripples Nigeria Nigerian News Former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila has emerged as leader of a new… The post Former President Kabila emerges Coalition leader in Congo appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2026-ballon-dor-final-power-rankings-revealed-top-5/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2026-ballon-dor-final-power-rankings-revealed-top-5/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:28:37 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The final power rankings for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has been revealed, with two weeks left before the award ceremony in London, UK. According to Score 90, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe is leading the race to win the prestigious individual prize. Mbappe finished as top scorer in LaLiga, Champ https://businessday.ng/news/article/allan-gray-favours-nigerian-stocks-over-south-koreas-kospi/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/allan-gray-favours-nigerian-stocks-over-south-koreas-kospi/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:28:14 +0000 BusinessDay Finance Investment & Stocks Allan Gray Ltd., which oversees $29 billion in assets, favors Nigerian stocks over South Korean equities, as they offer a https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140062.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140062.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:27:59 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEAN writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza, who recently won the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing, is under investigation by the organisation after allegations of using artificial intelligence in his winning short story, "The Blue Fighter". https://www.completesports.com/ucl-lookman-hails-atletico-madrids-victory-over-manchester-united/ https://www.completesports.com/ucl-lookman-hails-atletico-madrids-victory-over-manchester-united/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:23:42 +0000 Completesports Football Ademola Lookman has expressed his delight after helping Atlético Madrid secure a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night. Diego Simeone’s men took an early lead through Pablo Barrios, who finished off an assist from Alex Baena in https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/nafdac-uncovers-suspected-fake-drinks-factory-arrests-two-in-lagos/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/nafdac-uncovers-suspected-fake-drinks-factory-arrests-two-in-lagos/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:23:37 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has uncovered a suspected counterfeit beverage production site in Lagos State, leading to the arrest of two suspects. The agency disclosed the development in a post on X on Tuesday, identifying the location as Zamfara Plaza, B https://punchng.com/inec-omission-pantami-adebutu-get-oct-24-lifeline/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/inec-omission-pantami-adebutu-get-oct-24-lifeline/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:21:03 +0000 Punch Nigerian News INEC has given political parties until October 24 to report omissions from the 2027 governorship candidates’ list, affecting Pantami and Adebutu. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-omission-pantami-adebutu-get-oct-24-lifeline/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/msetcl-said-to-pick-banks-for-up-to-800-million-india-ipo https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/msetcl-said-to-pick-banks-for-up-to-800-million-india-ipo Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:21:02 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. has selected six investment banks for a planned initial public offering that could raise as much as $800 million, according to people familiar with the matter. https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/why-products-fail-part-xiv/ https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/why-products-fail-part-xiv/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:20:34 +0000 BusinessDay Opinion Editorials There is an uncomfortable conversation that happens in organisations between the finance and marketing teams. The product development team has https://tribuneonlineng.com/pvcs-of-2026-registrants-not-available-yet-inec/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/pvcs-of-2026-registrants-not-available-yet-inec/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:20:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for persons who registered between January 5 and July 26, 2026, are not yet available for collection, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported. Professor Ayobami Salami, INEC Resident Electoral Commissi https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/protecting-nigerias-oil-and-gas-assets-through-coordination-and-accountability/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/protecting-nigerias-oil-and-gas-assets-through-coordination-and-accountability/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:19:50 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The SOP assigns media coverage of arrested vessels to designated government bodies and NNPC Limited, supporting coordinated, verified information. https://thesun.ng/2027-morka-says-wike-apc-governors-share-common-goal/ https://thesun.ng/2027-morka-says-wike-apc-governors-share-common-goal/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:19:37 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, has dismissed suggestions of a rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and APC governors, saying both sides are united by their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/inec-unveils-qr-codes-to-ease-pvc-collection-in-lagos/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/inec-unveils-qr-codes-to-ease-pvc-collection-in-lagos/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:19:30 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Lagos State has introduced QR codes to enable eligible voters to identify designated centres for collecting their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission said voters could access the codes through its of https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/champions-league-lisandro-martinez-blasts-man-utd-board-after-atletico-defeat/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/champions-league-lisandro-martinez-blasts-man-utd-board-after-atletico-defeat/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:18:47 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez has hit out at the club’s board after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Martinez criticised the failure to invest in the squad during the summer. According to him, he had expected more from &#82 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/ziemba-no-immediate-us-role-in-saudi-houthi-fighting-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/ziemba-no-immediate-us-role-in-saudi-houthi-fighting-video Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:17:55 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Aramco's headquarters in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia was hit by a Houthi missile attack. Authorities said the strike on Dhahran caused a limited fire and no injuries as fighting between the Iran-backed rebels in Yemen & Saudi-led coalition intensified. Rachel Ziemba founder of Ziemba Insights s https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/barclays-plans-to-re-enter-india-s-ipo-market-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/barclays-plans-to-re-enter-india-s-ipo-market-video Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:17:38 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Pramod Kumar, Barclays Bank India CEO and Vice Chairman, Investment Banking APAC, says the London-based lender is preparing to rebuild its IPO business in India. He speaks on the sidelines of Bloomberg's New Economy Forum in New Delhi. (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/belgium-s-wunsch-on-ecb-policy-outlook-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-14/belgium-s-wunsch-on-ecb-policy-outlook-video Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:16:19 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Belgian Central Bank Governor Pierre Wunsch says the European Central Bank will likely need to raise interest rates further. The ECB Governing Council member speaks on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. (Source: Bloomberg) https://leadership.ng/30-lending-rate-crippling-factory-operations-stalling-job-creation-man-asbon/ https://leadership.ng/30-lending-rate-crippling-factory-operations-stalling-job-creation-man-asbon/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:15:19 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Manufacturers in Nigeria have warned that commercial lending rates of 30 per cent and above are crippling factory operations, stalling expansion plans and threatening job creation, as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to finance production amid rising operating costs. Industry stake https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/energy-companies-set-to-lead-european-earnings-growth-again https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/energy-companies-set-to-lead-european-earnings-growth-again Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Energy companies are poised to lead European earnings growth for a third straight quarter, as elevated energy prices stemming from the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine bolster profits across the sector. https://www.completesports.com/ucl-martinez-blasts-man-united-owners-after-2-0-defeat-to-atletico-madrid/ https://www.completesports.com/ucl-martinez-blasts-man-united-owners-after-2-0-defeat-to-atletico-madrid/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:14:39 +0000 Completesports Football Lisandro Martínez launched a stinging verbal attack on Manchester United’s hierarchy, singling out director of football Jason Wilcox, after a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atlético Madrid by saying the club failed to strengthen the squad sufficiently during the summer transfer window. Un https://leadership.ng/8-northern-states-have-highest-multidimensional-poverty-rates-in-nigeria-un-report/ https://leadership.ng/8-northern-states-have-highest-multidimensional-poverty-rates-in-nigeria-un-report/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:14:04 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that eight northern states—Kebbi, Yobe, Sokoto, Jigawa, Zamfara, Gombe, Borno and Bauchi—have the highest multidimensional poverty rates in Nigeria, as hardship remains increasingly concentrated in the country’s North. Th https://businessday.ng/brands-advertising/article/entrepreneurs-eye-new-growth-opportunities-at-arewa-business-festival/ https://businessday.ng/brands-advertising/article/entrepreneurs-eye-new-growth-opportunities-at-arewa-business-festival/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:10:47 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Entrepreneurs across the country are set to unlock new market opportunities as they prepare to showcase their products at Arewa https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/can-west-african-ports-make-water-a-reusable-asset/ https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/can-west-african-ports-make-water-a-reusable-asset/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:10:32 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Water is an essential but often overlooked resource in port operations. It is used to wash container-handling equipment, trucks and https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/ukrainian-drones-strike-more-than-100km-into-russian-territory?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/ukrainian-drones-strike-more-than-100km-into-russian-territory?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:07:55 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region. The regional governor reported one person was killed. https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140024.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140024.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:03:25 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Nyasa Times] Malawi cannot afford to rely on external demand or donor support as the global economy slows, according to a senior Reserve Bank of Malawi economist, who has warned that the country is underperforming even by regional standards and must accelerate reforms to strengthen economic resilie https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140020.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140020.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:03:24 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Nyasa Times] Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have won a major legal victory after the High Court in Lilongwe delivered its final ruling crushing efforts to extradite them to South Africa. https://leadership.ng/dangote-refinery-declares-22-5bn-revenue-moves-to-net-cash-position-in-h1/ https://leadership.ng/dangote-refinery-declares-22-5bn-revenue-moves-to-net-cash-position-in-h1/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:03:22 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News As its landmark Initial Public Offering gathers momentum, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reported stellar financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, with revenue of $22.5 billion. The unaudited results, released yesterday, showed that the 700,000-barrels-p https://businessday.ng/editorial/article/nlc-must-fight-todays-pain-without-sacrificing-tomorrow/ https://businessday.ng/editorial/article/nlc-must-fight-todays-pain-without-sacrificing-tomorrow/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:52 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) must protect workers from rising living costs without allowing emergency relief to become a substitute https://www.theafricareport.com/432664/wale-tinubu-has-the-oil-now-oando-needs-the-cash/ https://www.theafricareport.com/432664/wale-tinubu-has-the-oil-now-oando-needs-the-cash/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Africa Report Africa News From a battered tanker to billion-dollar acquisitions, Oando’s chief has spent three decades building a Nigerian energy group. His next challenge is turning control of the country’s oil assets into lasting profits – and eventually taking the business into deepwater. http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/10/senate-president-akpabio-insists-on.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/10/senate-president-akpabio-insists-on.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity Senate President Godswill Akpabio has insisted that anyone who attempts suicXde and survives should face imprisonment. During Tuesday’s sitting, he told lawmakers:“If you attempt it, you better succeed. If you don’t, we will send you to prison.”His remarks came during debate on a bill by Senator Asu https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140014.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140014.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:59:16 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Daily Maverick] A shooting at a memorial service in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday has left two ANC Youth League members dead and three others injured. https://leadership.ng/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-cancer-underwent-surgery/ https://leadership.ng/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-cancer-underwent-surgery/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:59:14 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a successful surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The procedure utilized a video-assisted techniq https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/dss-witness-alleges-el-rufai-associates-earmarked-600000-to-halt-efcc-probe/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/dss-witness-alleges-el-rufai-associates-earmarked-600000-to-halt-efcc-probe/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:58:34 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Kayode additionally alleged that the recording contained instructions for Sam Darwish, Jimi Lawal and AU Mustafa to prevent the EFCC from investigating IHS, which he said was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. https://thesun.ng/2027-csos-nigerians-told-to-hold-politicians-accountable/ https://thesun.ng/2027-csos-nigerians-told-to-hold-politicians-accountable/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:55:17 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria Forward, a socio-political group, has urged civil society organisations and Nigerians to hold politicians accountable for their statements and actions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group warned against hate speech, personality attacks and fake news, saying such practices could dee https://tribuneonlineng.com/how-gbenga-hashim-and-others-confronted-ex-british-prime-minister-over-support-for-apartheid-in-south-africa/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/how-gbenga-hashim-and-others-confronted-ex-british-prime-minister-over-support-for-apartheid-in-south-africa/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:55:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Accord presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has recounted his controversial confrontation with former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, at Lagos Airport in 1988, when he was a student activist at the University of Lagos. An extract from his forthcoming autobiography, Sunrise At https://www.completesports.com/2028-olympic-qualifier-super-falcons-to-face-morocco-in-third-round/ https://www.completesports.com/2028-olympic-qualifier-super-falcons-to-face-morocco-in-third-round/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:52:13 +0000 Completesports Football Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Morocco in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier. The pairing was confirmed following the Super Falcons’ 7-0 aggregate win over Comoros in the second round. In the second leg of the second round played on Tuesday in Ikenne, the Super Falcon https://www.tvcnews.tv/low-income-countries-may-face-spending-cuts-debt-crisis-imf-warns/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/low-income-countries-may-face-spending-cuts-debt-crisis-imf-warns/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:46:22 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that low-income developing countries grappling with rising energy costs linked to the Iran war may have little option but to cut public spending or risk debt restructuring. Speaking to AFP on the sidelines of the IMF’s Annual Meetings in Bangkok on Tu https://tribuneonlineng.com/viral-video-police-arrest-indian-two-others-over-assault-on-truck-drivers/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/viral-video-police-arrest-indian-two-others-over-assault-on-truck-drivers/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:42:37 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News He said the incident occurred at the company, located at Kilometer 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, following a disagreement over the parking of a truck that had... The post Viral video: Police arrest Indian, two others over assault on truck drivers  appeared first on Tribune Online. https://felixrieseberg.com/ https://felixrieseberg.com/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:42:33 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://felixrieseberg.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50082470 Points: 23 # Comments: 11 https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigeria-risks-1bn-export-loss-over-eu-deforestation-rules-nepc/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigeria-risks-1bn-export-loss-over-eu-deforestation-rules-nepc/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News THE Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has warned that the country risks losing more than one billion dollars in annual export earnings if exporters fail to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Regional Coordinator of NE https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck20r9qpw505o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck20r9qpw505o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:36:06 +0000 BBC News World World News The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with "no early warning from our partners". https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nafdac-bursts-trade-fair-complex-den-of-fake-energy-drinks-wine-whisky-manufacture/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nafdac-bursts-trade-fair-complex-den-of-fake-energy-drinks-wine-whisky-manufacture/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:34:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News “I deal on drinks. I change the bottle of the drink. It's not that the bottle is not good. It's the drink in there, because the other one is already damaged" The post NAFDAC bursts Trade Fair Complex den of fake energy drinks, wine, whisky ‘manufacture’ appeared first on Vanguard News. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/court-overrules-el-rufais-objection-to-dss-forensic-witness/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/court-overrules-el-rufais-objection-to-dss-forensic-witness/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:30:57 +0000 PM News Nigerian News During the proceedings, an audio recording of El-Rufai's interrogation by the DSS concerning the alleged importation of about 10 kilogrammes of thallium sulphate, a highly toxic and strictly regulated substance, into Nigeria was played. https://thesun.ng/after-governors-pushback-apc-embraces-rainbow-coalition/ https://thesun.ng/after-governors-pushback-apc-embraces-rainbow-coalition/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:28:56 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) has broadened President Bola Tinubu’s re-election machinery to accommodate prominent opposition figures in its revised Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), barely a month after its governors rejected alliances capable of weakening the party or undermining its cand https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/china-and-north-korea-to-open-new-yalu-river-bridge-state-media-reports?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/china-and-north-korea-to-open-new-yalu-river-bridge-state-media-reports?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:27:18 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/s-court-ruling-inec-gives-oct-24-deadline-for-parties-to-submit-omitted-candidates/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/s-court-ruling-inec-gives-oct-24-deadline-for-parties-to-submit-omitted-candidates/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:26:09 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has given political parties that believe their candidates were wrongly left off the final list for the 2027 governorship election until 24th October, 2026 to notify it. The post S’ Court ruling: INEC gives Oct. 24 deadline for parties to submi https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/14/singapores-economy-grows-more-than-5-percent-amid-ai-boom?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/14/singapores-economy-grows-more-than-5-percent-amid-ai-boom?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:25:02 +0000 Al Jazeera World News City-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates. https://thesun.ng/shell-exits-nigerias-domestic-gas-distribution-sells-business-to-vaaris-2/ https://thesun.ng/shell-exits-nigerias-domestic-gas-distribution-sells-business-to-vaaris-2/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:24:20 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Shell has agreed to sell its entire interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to indigenous energy firm, Vaaris Energy Limited, marking its exit from Nigeria’s domestic gas distribution business after more than two decades of supplying industrial and commercial customers. The post Shell exits Nigeria’s do https://punchng.com/eguavoen-wants-falcons-focus-on-la-2028-gold/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/eguavoen-wants-falcons-focus-on-la-2028-gold/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:23:13 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Super Falcons interim coach Augustine Eguavoen says the team is targeting Olympic gold at LA 2028 after their WAFCON disappointment. Read More: https://punchng.com/eguavoen-wants-falcons-focus-on-la-2028-gold/ https://punchng.com/olympic-qualifiers-ajibade-injury-blow-clouds-falcons-five-star-win/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/olympic-qualifiers-ajibade-injury-blow-clouds-falcons-five-star-win/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:22:42 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Comoros 5-0 to advance in the Olympic qualifiers, but the victory was marred by an injury to captain Rasheedat Ajibade. Read More: https://punchng.com/olympic-qualifiers-ajibade-injury-blow-clouds-falcons-five-star-win/ https://punchng.com/nbbf-players-rep-targets-basketball-revival/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nbbf-players-rep-targets-basketball-revival/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:21:58 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The newly elected players’ representative on the NBBF board, Lucky Abubakar Aliyu, has promised to revive Nigerian basketball with a focus on youth develop Read More: https://punchng.com/nbbf-players-rep-targets-basketball-revival/ https://punchng.com/customs-volleyball-league-enters-decisive-phase-in-abuja/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/customs-volleyball-league-enters-decisive-phase-in-abuja/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:21:00 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The decisive phase of the 3rd Customs Volleyball Premier League begins Oct 15 in Abuja, with Nigeria Customs leading both men’s and women’s standings. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-volleyball-league-enters-decisive-phase-in-abuja/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crx2d60y1py3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crx2d60y1py3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:20:17 +0000 BBC News World World News The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa. https://tribuneonlineng.com/imf-identifies-next-steps-after-nigerias-n4-65trn-bank-recapitalisation/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/imf-identifies-next-steps-after-nigerias-n4-65trn-bank-recapitalisation/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:20:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified stronger banking supervision, adequate capital and liquidity buffers, and timely recognition of bad loans as critical next steps for Nigeria following its banking sector recapitalisation exercise, warning that increased capital alone cannot guaran https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/mary-brenda-showcases-ai-innovation-that-could-cut-mri-scan-time-by-90/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/14/mary-brenda-showcases-ai-innovation-that-could-cut-mri-scan-time-by-90/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:18:01 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Akoda's achievement is particularly notable in the history of the Prize, as she became the first woman and first millennial to win it as an individual recipient. https://leadership.ng/nnpc-grows-profit-by-54-5-to-n431bn-in-august/ https://leadership.ng/nnpc-grows-profit-by-54-5-to-n431bn-in-august/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:17:46 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited recorded a 54.5 per cent rise in Profit After Tax (PAT) in August 2026, up from N279 billion in July to N431 billion. This is contained in the company’s monthly operations and financial report for August 2026. Revenue for the month stood a https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/openai-employee-listening-device-spying-saudi-fozan?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/openai-employee-listening-device-spying-saudi-fozan?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:16:13 +0000 Al Jazeera World News OpenAI says it discovered a hidden recording device in one of its offices, wrapped in toilet paper behind a television. https://leadership.ng/ncc-intensifies-regulatory-standards-on-imported-devices-through-checkers/ https://leadership.ng/ncc-intensifies-regulatory-standards-on-imported-devices-through-checkers/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:15:08 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ramped up the implementation of Type Approval Compliance for SIM-enabled communications devices, such as mobile phones and other gadgets imported into Nigeria and subjected through Device Checkers to protect consumers and ensure the sustainability of https://leadership.ng/fuel-subsidy-or-discount/ https://leadership.ng/fuel-subsidy-or-discount/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:11:38 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Nigeria’s fuel subsidy debate has returned, wearing a different name. This time, the Federal Government (FG) insists it is not bringing back the subsidy regime abolished in May 2023. Instead, NNPC Retail is offering a temporary petrol discount, while the government negotiates a mechanism to moderate https://businessday.ng/world/article/world-in-brief-pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-ex-gang-leader-jailed-for-tupac-murder-malawi-fuel-shortages-disrupt-transport-and-other-stories/ https://businessday.ng/world/article/world-in-brief-pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-ex-gang-leader-jailed-for-tupac-murder-malawi-fuel-shortages-disrupt-transport-and-other-stories/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:02:19 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma https://dailytrust.com/pensioners-military-board-faceoff/ https://dailytrust.com/pensioners-military-board-faceoff/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:01:42 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The meeting between the management of the Military Pension Board (MPB) and the retired officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to resolve the disagreement on the monthly pension ended in a stalemate yesterday as the veterans insisted that their newly approved monthly pay should be re-calculated. The d https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/916779-special-report-insecurity-exposes-zamfara-communities-to-recurring-cholera-outbreaks.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/916779-special-report-insecurity-exposes-zamfara-communities-to-recurring-cholera-outbreaks.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Zamfara has been one of the states hardest hit by the insecurity that has spread across north-western Nigeria over the past decade. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity exposes Zamfara communities to recurring cholera outbreaks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/kanu-insist-on-referendum-biafran-sovereignty-2/ https://thesun.ng/kanu-insist-on-referendum-biafran-sovereignty-2/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has insisted that the Biafran question can only be settled by a referendum, or else by a unilateral pursuit of Biafran sovereignty. The post Kanu insist on referendum, Biafran sovereignty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/916950-shell-to-sell-nigerias-domestic-gas-business-to-vaaris-energy.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/916950-shell-to-sell-nigerias-domestic-gas-business-to-vaaris-energy.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:59:06 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Shell announced the deal in a statement on Tuesday, noting the transaction forms part of the strategy to simplify its portfolio and concentrate investments on areas of competitive strength. The post Shell to sell Nigeria’s domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/2027-presidential-poll-atiku-brings-tinubu-into-policy-debate-obi-missing/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/2027-presidential-poll-atiku-brings-tinubu-into-policy-debate-obi-missing/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:58:44 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Olawale Olaleye With 13 weeks and three days to the January 16, 2027 presidential election, candidate of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has intensified his policy exchanges https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/lagos-calabar-coastal-road-presidency-disowns-plan-to-bypass-some-states/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/lagos-calabar-coastal-road-presidency-disowns-plan-to-bypass-some-states/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:58:17 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Presidency yesterday dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu had ordered the abandonment of parts of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to route the project through the https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/un-official-says-window-of-opportunity-for-peace-in-dr-congo?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/un-official-says-window-of-opportunity-for-peace-in-dr-congo?traffic_source=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:57:24 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation. https://www.icirnigeria.org/as-insecurity-weakens-zamfaras-healthcare-cholera-gains-a-foothold/ https://www.icirnigeria.org/as-insecurity-weakens-zamfaras-healthcare-cholera-gains-a-foothold/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:55:55 +0000 ICIR Nigeria Nigerian News IN Zamfara State, years of insecurity have crippled health services in many rural communities, exposing residents to greater risks during disease outbreaks such as cholera. This report highlights the struggles of affected communities and the urgent need to rebuild healthcare services in communities https://tribuneonlineng.com/icons-monsurat-sunmonu/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/icons-monsurat-sunmonu/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:55:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The First Female Speaker of State House of Assembly in Southern Nigeria • Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu is a Nigerian politician who served as a senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019. • She attended the Ilora Baptist Grammar School, Ilora, Oyo State, for the