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The certification marks a boost for the planemaker's recovery, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918711-champions-league-lookman-ayaosi-shine-as-psg-end-barcelonas-winning-run.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918711-champions-league-lookman-ayaosi-shine-as-psg-end-barcelonas-winning-run.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:10:17 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Lookman came on at half-time and assisted Atlético Madrid’s equaliser in a 1-1 draw away to Stuttgart The post Champions League: Lookman, Ayaosi shine as PSG end Barcelona’s winning run appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/the-kogi-local-government-election/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/the-kogi-local-government-election/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:09:57 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Democracy is built on the principles of popular participation, freedom of choice, political competition and respect for the will of the people. However, recent developments surrounding the local government election https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/918709-kenya-confirms-ninth-ebola-case-says-all-patients-improving.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/918709-kenya-confirms-ninth-ebola-case-says-all-patients-improving.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:06:37 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News In a statement published on its X account on Tuesday and signed by Patrick Amoth, the Director-General for Health, the ministry said all nine cases belonged to one known cluster. 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From gold and limestone to lithium, the country’s vast mineral deposits could support manufacturing, create jobs and reduce dependence on https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/rmb-nigeria-wins-merchant-bank-of-the-year-award/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/rmb-nigeria-wins-merchant-bank-of-the-year-award/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:02:25 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Nume Ekeghe  RMB Nigeria has secured two honours at the 2026 BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, winning Merchant Bank of the Year for the eighth time and https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918707-obasanjo-mourns-fasoranti-uduaghan.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918707-obasanjo-mourns-fasoranti-uduaghan.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News White Mr Fasoranti died on Tuesday; Mr Uduaghan passed away the previous day. 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Anti-terrorism police have been brought in to investigate the suspected arson attack on the listed building, which d https://newtelegraphng.com/reps-kick-against-fgs-directive-on-foreign-trips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reps-kick-against-fgs-directive-on-foreign-trips https://newtelegraphng.com/reps-kick-against-fgs-directive-on-foreign-trips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reps-kick-against-fgs-directive-on-foreign-trips Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:59:11 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Reasserts Legislative Independence …Passes For Second Reading Geneva Convention Act Repeal Bill  The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed its Committees on Public Service Matters and Legislative Compliance to investigate the circular from the Office of the Secretary to the Federal Gov https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/citi-s-luet-sees-ai-infrastructure-theme-continuing-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/citi-s-luet-sees-ai-infrastructure-theme-continuing-video Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:58:48 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Citi's Japan, Asia North and Australia Cluster and Banking Head Marc Luet expects AI infrastructure investment to remain a dominant theme, despite growing scrutiny. 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(Source: Bloomberg) https://newtelegraphng.com/national-policing-panel-completes-task-submits-drafts-to-agf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-policing-panel-completes-task-submits-drafts-to-agf https://newtelegraphng.com/national-policing-panel-completes-task-submits-drafts-to-agf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-policing-panel-completes-task-submits-drafts-to-agf Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:57:08 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has completed the drafting stage of its assignment and has formally submitted the draft National Policing Bill (2026), together with twenty-nine (29) consequential amendment bills, to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative draftin https://newtelegraphng.com/presidency-hosts-nwest-climate-summit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=presidency-hosts-nwest-climate-summit https://newtelegraphng.com/presidency-hosts-nwest-climate-summit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=presidency-hosts-nwest-climate-summit Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:55:05 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News ...Targets N20 billion in investments in 4 years …to train 10,000 youth on climate  The Presidency on Tuesday hosted the North-West Climate Summit at the Conference Centre of the Presidential Villa, where a target of N20 billion in investments was set to be attracted into the region in the nex https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/stock-market-rebounds-gains-n411bn-on-buy-interest-in-hbm-others/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/stock-market-rebounds-gains-n411bn-on-buy-interest-in-hbm-others/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:46:08 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Kayode Tokede The Nigerian stock market yesterday rebounded, as investors renewed buying interest in HBM Nigeria Plc , 26 others lifted the market capitalization by N411 billion. The Nigerian Exchange https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261021-live-french-pm-lecornu-to-meet-with-unions-ahead-of-new-protests https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261021-live-french-pm-lecornu-to-meet-with-unions-ahead-of-new-protests Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:45:06 +0000 France 24 World News After implementing curfews in cities across France to prevent a continuation of the weekend's violence and looting, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepared to meet with trade union organisations on Wednesday to discuss protest security and responses to the high school students who began the https://thesun.ng/mpc-members-23-interest-rate-insufficient-to-revive-economy/ https://thesun.ng/mpc-members-23-interest-rate-insufficient-to-revive-economy/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:42:33 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have warned that monetary policy alone cannot deliver sustainable economic growth, citing food insecurity, weak productive capacity, inadequate infrastructure and fiscal pressures as major obstacles to Nigeria’s fight aga https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/catl-s-slower-profit-growth-fans-fears-for-china-battery-rivals https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/catl-s-slower-profit-growth-fans-fears-for-china-battery-rivals Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:41:04 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.’s slower-than-expected quarterly profit growth has prompted analysts to warn that the company and its peers may struggle to manage pressure from a revived domestic consumption tax and the end of other fiscal benefits. https://thesun.ng/hormuz-strait-may-lose-oil-trade-dominance-in-5-years-hsbc-ceo/ https://thesun.ng/hormuz-strait-may-lose-oil-trade-dominance-in-5-years-hsbc-ceo/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Group Chief Executive Officer of HSBC, the London-headquartered global banking and financial services firm, Georges Elhedery, has stated that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important routes for transporting oil and gas, could lose much of its importance within five years as Gulf c https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/ebola-medical-academy-issues-advisory-to-nigerians/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/ebola-medical-academy-issues-advisory-to-nigerians/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:39:32 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Giwa-Osagie said Nigerians should remain calm but vigilant, stressing the importance of preventive measures and strict adherence to official health guidance. https://thesun.ng/cbn-approval-still-pending-as-jpmorgan-pursues-nigeria-banking-licence/ https://thesun.ng/cbn-approval-still-pending-as-jpmorgan-pursues-nigeria-banking-licence/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:37:55 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News JPMorgan Chase is awaiting final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for a merchant banking licence after reportedly depositing N50 billion, approximately $38 million, to meet a key regulatory capital requirement. The post CBN approval still pending as JPMorgan pursues Nigeria banking li https://thesun.ng/pearl-awards-shortlists-ngx-listed-companies-for-excellence-honours/ https://thesun.ng/pearl-awards-shortlists-ngx-listed-companies-for-excellence-honours/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:36:22 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News PEARL Awards Nigeria has shortlisted companies quoted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for its 2026 corporate performance awards, with the winners to be announced on November 29 in Lagos. The post PEARL Awards shortlists NGX-listed companies for excellence honours appeared first on The Sun Nig https://thesun.ng/fx-crisis-costly-subsidies-forced-fg-to-print-over-n30trn-oyedele/ https://thesun.ng/fx-crisis-costly-subsidies-forced-fg-to-print-over-n30trn-oyedele/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:30:12 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Federal Government has blamed severe dollar shortages, dwindling crude oil earnings and costly subsidy policies for its decision to print more than N30 trillion three years ago. The post FX crisis, costly subsidies forced FG to print over N30trn –Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/why-former-fdlr-fighters-are-returning-to-rwanda?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/why-former-fdlr-fighters-are-returning-to-rwanda?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:25:43 +0000 Al Jazeera World News From the forest to Mutobo, former fighters face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/anambra-govt-docks-woman-for-alleged-rape-child-pornography/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/anambra-govt-docks-woman-for-alleged-rape-child-pornography/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:24:27 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The charges, instituted by the Anambra State Government, include alleged rape, sexual abuse and exploitation, compelling the children to engage in sexual conduct, emotional and psychological abuse, and placing them in fear of physical injury. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bull-markets-tend-to-peak-with-a-whimper-not-a-bang-but-a-15-correction-for-the-s-p-500-may-be-next-dab40e2c?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bull-markets-tend-to-peak-with-a-whimper-not-a-bang-but-a-15-correction-for-the-s-p-500-may-be-next-dab40e2c?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Unlike bear-market bottoms, which typically end with a spasm of despair as traders throw in the towel, bull-market tops are far more gradual and less dramatic. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/one-year-on-has-kenyas-opposition-lost-its-way-without-raila-odinga?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/one-year-on-has-kenyas-opposition-lost-its-way-without-raila-odinga?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:22:19 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Odinga’s legacy faces a test as ODM splits over its alliance with President Ruto. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/can-tinubu-campaign-without-campaigning/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/can-tinubu-campaign-without-campaigning/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:20:02 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By LANRE OGUNDIPE  There is something intriguing about President Bola Tinubu’s approach to the 2027 presidential campaign. He appears determined not to conduct the election as though the business of governing Nigeria can be suspended for the sake of campaigning. Rather than carry his campaign physic https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerians-demand-relief-not-mere-figures/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerians-demand-relief-not-mere-figures/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:17:32 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu can point to credible evidence that Nigeria’s economy is stabilising. The World Bank says GDP grew by 4.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, against 3.9 per cent a year earlier, and projects average growth of 4.4 per cent through 2028. Inflation, which fell during 2025, has fa https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/the-supreme-court-and-national-interest-the-judiciary-as-a-public-policy-institution-2-by-usman-sarki/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/the-supreme-court-and-national-interest-the-judiciary-as-a-public-policy-institution-2-by-usman-sarki/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:15:52 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News “The essence of federalism is full mutual consent.” — John Buchan Recalling Nigeria’s history in this discourse matters because the country is not an ordinary political community or mere contraption, as some advocates of restructuring erroneously imagine. It comprises peoples of deep consciousness, https://www.marketwatch.com/story/super-micros-stock-soars-after-surprise-update-with-dell-and-hpe-shares-joining-the-rally-1837a69f?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/super-micros-stock-soars-after-surprise-update-with-dell-and-hpe-shares-joining-the-rally-1837a69f?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Super Micro unexpectedly disclosed that its revenue and profitability could be much stronger than originally anticipated. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/21/nigeria-first-ebola-case-africa-outbreak-latest https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/21/nigeria-first-ebola-case-africa-outbreak-latest Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:14:55 +0000 The Guardian World News Case in Africa’s most populous country was detected in a woman who had travelled from UgandaNigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said.The woman began showing symptoms on 7 October and was a https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/igbo-rebuff-of-todays-nigerian-army-i-by-ochereome-nnanna/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/igbo-rebuff-of-todays-nigerian-army-i-by-ochereome-nnanna/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:14:21 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News For some years now, youths of the Igbo ethnic group, especially in the five states of the South East geopolitical zone, have been shunning enrolment into the military. In 2025, a Brigadier General, Chima Ekeator, led a team round the geopolitical zone canvassing for Igbo youths to take up their quot https://www.marketwatch.com/story/teslas-stock-rises-as-elon-musk-drops-new-clues-about-a-possible-spacex-merger-8cc44fc2?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/teslas-stock-rises-as-elon-musk-drops-new-clues-about-a-possible-spacex-merger-8cc44fc2?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:14:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Special committees at both companies are assessing merger prospects but a combination is no sure thing, Musk says. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/building-myths-around-the-ncc-device-checker-by-okoh-aihe/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/building-myths-around-the-ncc-device-checker-by-okoh-aihe/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:13:34 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The NCC Device Checker came on stream on October 7, 2026. Although it was expressly stated that all SIM-enabled devices already connected before the date were automatically verified, with no action needed from the user, I still took my devices through the process of verification by dialing *315#. He https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/gold-steadies-as-conflicting-iran-signals-cloud-path-for-rates https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/gold-steadies-as-conflicting-iran-signals-cloud-path-for-rates Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:13:21 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Gold held a decline as conflicting signals on efforts to end the Iran war clouded the outlook for inflation and the Federal Reserve’s path for interest rates. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/anglican-chancellor-demands-n5bn-damages-from-bishop-over-removal-from-office/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/anglican-chancellor-demands-n5bn-damages-from-bishop-over-removal-from-office/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:13:20 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Nwofor said he was appointed by Archbishop Alexander Ibezim, the suspended Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, in accordance with the diocesan constitution. https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-bi-courtney-end-20-year-mm2-dispute/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-bi-courtney-end-20-year-mm2-dispute https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-bi-courtney-end-20-year-mm2-dispute/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-bi-courtney-end-20-year-mm2-dispute Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:12:31 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …As FAAN Resumes Revenue Collection The Federal Government has reached a negotiated settlement with Bi-Courtney Limited and Stabilini Visinoni Limited over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) concession in Lagos, ending a nearly two-decade dispute marked by multiple court cases. T https://www.marketwatch.com/story/netflix-vows-to-revive-viewership-trends-but-investors-hit-sell-on-the-stock-3e24420a?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/netflix-vows-to-revive-viewership-trends-but-investors-hit-sell-on-the-stock-3e24420a?mod=mw_rss_topstories Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Streaming service cites “intense competition’ and acknowledges ‘some investor concern about our view hours growth.” https://www.microagi.ai/ https://www.microagi.ai/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:11:30 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.microagi.ai/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50174448 Points: 5 # Comments: 2 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kashim-shettimas-response-in-kind-to-atiku-abubakar-by-rotimi-fasan/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kashim-shettimas-response-in-kind-to-atiku-abubakar-by-rotimi-fasan/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:10:47 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News It’s exactly a week ago today that the All Progressives Congress inaugurated its expanded Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) at the presidential villa in Abuja. It was an occasion for some chest-thumping as well as an opportunity for the APC to set out its agenda for the 2027 campaigns. As is to be https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/king-charles-welcomes-omani-sultan-hails-peace-efforts-in-uk-state-visit?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/king-charles-welcomes-omani-sultan-hails-peace-efforts-in-uk-state-visit?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:08:25 +0000 Al Jazeera World News King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. https://newtelegraphng.com/afenifere-mourns-leader-fasoranti-hails-legacy-of-integrity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afenifere-mourns-leader-fasoranti-hails-legacy-of-integrity https://newtelegraphng.com/afenifere-mourns-leader-fasoranti-hails-legacy-of-integrity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afenifere-mourns-leader-fasoranti-hails-legacy-of-integrity Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:01:19 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has announced the death of its leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, describing him as an exemplary statesman whose life was defined by integrity and commitment to the common good. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Fasoranti, the Asiwaju https://www.theverge.com/streaming/1015099/youtube-dislike-button-hide-menu https://www.theverge.com/streaming/1015099/youtube-dislike-button-hide-menu Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:56 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech YouTube appears to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, as reported by 9to5Google. At least two users on X have recently shared screenshots of the dislike button now being placed in the three-dots submenu, and a user on Reddit also shared an image of the dislike button being absent for th https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/21/iran-war-live-us-warns-peace-deal-with-tehran-is-extremely-difficult?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/21/iran-war-live-us-warns-peace-deal-with-tehran-is-extremely-difficult?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Rubio tells US media that reaching a peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult while Hormuz attacks continue. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/moment-plane-crashes-on-a-busy-highway-in-the-us?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/moment-plane-crashes-on-a-busy-highway-in-the-us?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:54:50 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Moment plane crashes on a busy highway in the US https://thesun.ng/targets-productive-investments-as-foreign-inflows-hit-23bn/ https://thesun.ng/targets-productive-investments-as-foreign-inflows-hit-23bn/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:45:47 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Federal Government is seeking to attract more long-term investment into factories, infrastructure and local production as Nigeria’s capital inflows rose to $23.22 billion in 2025, highlighting the need to turn foreign investors’ interest into jobs and business expansion. The post …Targets https://thesun.ng/phantom-agencies-journalists-move-to-protect-nigerias-public-purse/ https://thesun.ng/phantom-agencies-journalists-move-to-protect-nigerias-public-purse/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:45:11 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The appearance of a purported government agency in Nigeria’s 2026 budget, despite the Presidency’s declaration that it did not exist, has raised troubling questions about the checks and balances meant to protect public funds. Beyond the controversy surrounding the alleged N1.3 billion allocation, th https://thesun.ng/nuprc-projects-250000bpd-from-22-oil-block-awardees/ https://thesun.ng/nuprc-projects-250000bpd-from-22-oil-block-awardees/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:44:38 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is targeting about 250,000 barrels per day of crude oil production from 22 petroleum prospecting licence (PPL) awardees within the next five years The post NUPRC Projects 250,000bpd from 22 oil block awardees appeared first on The Sun Nig https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/superhighway-ebonyi-community-demands-compliance-with-umahis-directive-on-borrow-pits/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/superhighway-ebonyi-community-demands-compliance-with-umahis-directive-on-borrow-pits/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The people of Ndiebor Ishieke Autonomous Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have called for strict compliance with the directive of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on borrow-pit operations along the ongoing Calabar–Ebonyi–Enugu-Benue–Nasar https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ebonyi-arrest-30-suspected-sex-workers/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ebonyi-arrest-30-suspected-sex-workers/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News ….seals unapproved guest house By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Ministry of Capital City and Urban Planning has arrested 30 suspected sex workers over alleged security concerns and the discovery of suspected hard drugs at the premises in a guest house in Abakaliki. The team also seal https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-ebonyi-stakeholders-summit-endorses-nwifuru-for-second-term/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-ebonyi-stakeholders-summit-endorses-nwifuru-for-second-term/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News …Adopts zoning arrangement, calls for peaceful election By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Leaders and Stakeholders’ Political Summit has endorsed Governor Francis Nwifuru for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was made through a unanimous voice https://thesun.ng/world-bank-moves-to-end-internet-exclusion-in-poor-nations/ https://thesun.ng/world-bank-moves-to-end-internet-exclusion-in-poor-nations/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:40:49 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The World Bank Group has unveiled a new strategy to expand internet access, make smartphones and data more affordable and create jobs in developing countries. The post World Bank moves to end internet exclusion in poor nations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/nigeria-must-focus-on-children-people-with-special-needs-bush-alebiosu/ https://thesun.ng/nigeria-must-focus-on-children-people-with-special-needs-bush-alebiosu/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:40:08 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Hon. Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu, former member of the House of Representatives for Kosofe Federal Constituency and now Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, believes Nigeria’s 66 years of independence call for honest reflection and renewed responsibility. In this interview, https://newtelegraphng.com/fasorantis-death-huge-loss-to-yorubaland-nigeria-adeoye/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fasorantis-death-huge-loss-to-yorubaland-nigeria-adeoye https://newtelegraphng.com/fasorantis-death-huge-loss-to-yorubaland-nigeria-adeoye/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fasorantis-death-huge-loss-to-yorubaland-nigeria-adeoye Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:39:57 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Mr Laja Adeoye, has described the death of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, as a huge loss to Yorubaland and Nigeria. Adeoye stated this in a condolence message on Tuesday in Lagos, saying he received the news of Fasor https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/fasoranti-our-leader-goes-home-in-a-blaze-of-glory-afenifere/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/fasoranti-our-leader-goes-home-in-a-blaze-of-glory-afenifere/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Dapo AkinrefonThe pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, mourned the passing of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, saying he has gone home in a blaze of glory.Afenifere, in a statement by its Secretary General, Chief Ademola Folarin, said its leader leaves behind, “a https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261020-italy-announces-new-security-measures-after-milan-riots-deploying-500-soldiers https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261020-italy-announces-new-security-measures-after-milan-riots-deploying-500-soldiers Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:33:16 +0000 France 24 World News Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. The government will deploy 500 additional soldiers, impose harsher penalties for violent protesters and hold parents financially responsible for damage cause https://www.tvcnews.tv/france-vows-massive-police-deployment-ahead-of-fresh-protests/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/france-vows-massive-police-deployment-ahead-of-fresh-protests/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:28:36 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a “massive” police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence. The eurozone’s second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmlyl09xjke4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmlyl09xjke4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:24:47 +0000 BBC News World World News Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger. https://thewhistler.ng/abia-tertiary-sports-fiesta-begins-november-as-otti-receives-unity-torch/ https://thewhistler.ng/abia-tertiary-sports-fiesta-begins-november-as-otti-receives-unity-torch/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:24:22 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has received the Torch of Unity ahead of the second edition of the state’s Tertiary Institutions Sports Fiesta, scheduled to hold from November 3 to 6, 2026. The ceremony, held on Monday at the Michael Okpara Auditorium premises in Umuahia, marked the commenceme https://thewhistler.ng/ipob-renews-call-for-security-action-in-south-east-after-nysc-abduction/ https://thewhistler.ng/ipob-renews-call-for-security-action-in-south-east-after-nysc-abduction/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:21:51 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on South-East governors and political leaders to strengthen security measures in the region following the arraignment of five suspects over the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State. The group said the arra https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-sets-cttee-to-expedite-agricultural-interventions-boost-food-security/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-sets-cttee-to-expedite-agricultural-interventions-boost-food-security https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-sets-cttee-to-expedite-agricultural-interventions-boost-food-security/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-sets-cttee-to-expedite-agricultural-interventions-boost-food-security Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:20:50 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …as Shettima demands a blueprint for strategic implementation The Federal Government has set up a technical committee to immediately accelerate livestock development and staple crop production nationwide. Specifically, the committee was to expedite action on strategic interventions in the agri https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/nato-to-send-additional-patrol-planes-to-black-sea-after-drone-attacks?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/nato-to-send-additional-patrol-planes-to-black-sea-after-drone-attacks?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:19:52 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The alliance announces the deployment after a series of deadly drone attacks in the region. https://thewhistler.ng/otti-commissions-10-new-courthouses-flags-off-ultra-modern-court-complexes/ https://thewhistler.ng/otti-commissions-10-new-courthouses-flags-off-ultra-modern-court-complexes/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:19:21 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has announced plans to commission 10 newly constructed courthouses and flag off the construction of ultra modern court complexes in Aba and Umuahia as part of efforts to strengthen the administration of justice in the state. Governor Otti made this known on Tuesday https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20261020-nigeria-records-first-ebola-case-as-outbreak-spreads-across-africa https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20261020-nigeria-records-first-ebola-case-as-outbreak-spreads-across-africa Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:18:58 +0000 France 24 World News Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat” and urged the international community to send funding, medical https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/13601519/nba-detroit-pistons-stage-epic-22-point-comeback-to-defeat-boston-celtics-as-season-tips-off-in-style https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/13601519/nba-detroit-pistons-stage-epic-22-point-comeback-to-defeat-boston-celtics-as-season-tips-off-in-style Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Detriot Pistons staged an epic 23-0 run in the fourth quarter as they overcame a 22-point deficit - the largest come-from-behind win against the Boston Celtics in the last 30 seasons - to seal a stunning 121-113 win. https://newtelegraphng.com/makinde-mourns-passing-of-pa-fasoranti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=makinde-mourns-passing-of-pa-fasoranti https://newtelegraphng.com/makinde-mourns-passing-of-pa-fasoranti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=makinde-mourns-passing-of-pa-fasoranti Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:15:26 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Leader of Afenifere, describing him as a towering conscience of the Yoruba nation whose century-long life radiated wisdom, courage, and unwavering moral clarity. In a condolence message is https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-spacexs-stock-is-surging-and-lifting-the-broader-ai-universe-along-with-it-0cd62f39?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-spacexs-stock-is-surging-and-lifting-the-broader-ai-universe-along-with-it-0cd62f39?mod=mw_rss_topstories Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks SpaceX just gave Wall Street a big reason to believe in the AI boom as demand for its computing power is off the charts. https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-hamzat-pledges-integrated-transport-system-to-tackle-lagos-traffic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-hamzat-pledges-integrated-transport-system-to-tackle-lagos-traffic https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-hamzat-pledges-integrated-transport-system-to-tackle-lagos-traffic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-hamzat-pledges-integrated-transport-system-to-tackle-lagos-traffic Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:07:05 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Promises more BRT buses, Blue Line extension to Okokomaiko Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has pledged to integrate road, rail and water transportation to tackle traffic congestion and reduce commuting time if el https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1014976/sam-altman-ann-altman-lawsuit-dismissed https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1014976/sam-altman-ann-altman-lawsuit-dismissed Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:04:19 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech On Tuesday, US District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed the lawsuit Ann Altman filed last year alleging that her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, had sexually abused her throughout her childhood. As reported earlier by The Guardian, the judge wrote that over the past year, Ann had failed to appear https://www.thebeliever.net/the-other-epidemic/ https://www.thebeliever.net/the-other-epidemic/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:04:09 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech https://web.archive.org/web/20261020230542/https://www.thebe...https://archive.ph/Tb1SZ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50173891 Points: 48 # Comments: 25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckg5je34l0q5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckg5je34l0q5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:03:11 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football It was goals galore again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the competition setting a new record this season. https://leadership.ng/fasorantis-death-a-great-loss-to-yoruba-nation-says-olawande/ https://leadership.ng/fasorantis-death-a-great-loss-to-yoruba-nation-says-olawande/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:56 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News ‎The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has described the death of elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as a great loss to the Yoruba nation, Ondo State and Nigeria. ‎Fasoranti died peacefully on Tuesday at the age of 100. ‎Olawande, in a condolence statement, sai https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/the-dangers-of-asbestos/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/the-dangers-of-asbestos/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News  AYOBAMI OGUNDAIRO argues for a structured asbestos management  Nigeria’s construction and real estate sectors continue to expand, with increasing investments in residential, commercial and infrastructural developments. However, amid this growth https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/youth-empowerment-and-the-future-of-work/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/youth-empowerment-and-the-future-of-work/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:59:57 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Conference participants urged governments and policymakers to monitor labour-market developments closely and introduce policies that prepare young people for technological change. Such measures are necessary because AI has the potential to disrupt existing relationships between labour, capital and p https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/tinibu-will-remove-fuel-tax-on-inauguration-day-if-elected-adc-warns.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/tinibu-will-remove-fuel-tax-on-inauguration-day-if-elected-adc-warns.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:59:50 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity TINUBU WILL ANNOUNCE FUEL TAX ON INAUGURATION DAY IF RE-ELECTED, ADC WARNS -Say Pump Price May Rise Above N1,500. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that President Bola Tinubu’s planned implementation of fuel tax may be announced on inauguration day, if he’s re-elected, thereby pushing https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/spacex-and-tesla-boards-form-special-committees-to-review-merger/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/spacex-and-tesla-boards-form-special-committees-to-review-merger/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:57:57 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck0e0zydv33go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck0e0zydv33go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:56:55 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Rio Ngumoha produces a coming-of-age performance in Liverpool's comeback win over Villarreal, writes Aadam Patel. https://leadership.ng/benue-nysc-coordinator-warns-corps-members-against-local-politics-night-travel/ https://leadership.ng/benue-nysc-coordinator-warns-corps-members-against-local-politics-night-travel/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:56:10 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State, Veronica Garba, has warned corps members against involvement in local politics and urged them to respect the customs and traditions of their host communities. She also charged them to initiate impactful Community Develo https://businessday.ng/sports/article/flamingos-beat-puerto-rico-2-0-to-boost-u-17-world-cup-hopes/ https://businessday.ng/sports/article/flamingos-beat-puerto-rico-2-0-to-boost-u-17-world-cup-hopes/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:53:55 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, kept their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign on track with a 2-0 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/the-gambia-to-pay-reparations-to-ex-dictators-victims-from-sale-of-us-mansion?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/the-gambia-to-pay-reparations-to-ex-dictators-victims-from-sale-of-us-mansion?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:51:35 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The Gambia confirmed it received $2.5m from the sale of a US mansion belonging to former president Jammeh. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/champions-league-foden-hat-trick-help-man-city-rout-aek-athens/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/champions-league-foden-hat-trick-help-man-city-rout-aek-athens/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:50:16 +0000 Vanguard Sports Football Phil Foden hit a hat-trick to underline his long-awaited return to form as Manchester City crushed AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. The post Champions League: Foden hat-trick help Man City rout AEK Athens appeared first on Vanguard News. https://leadership.ng/why-nigerian-youths-must-reject-apathy-demand-accountability-in-2027-youthhub-lim-others/ https://leadership.ng/why-nigerian-youths-must-reject-apathy-demand-accountability-in-2027-youthhub-lim-others/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:49:01 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, stakeholders have urged young people and women to seek elective offices, participate actively in political processes and hold elected officials accountable beyond election day. 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