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In his Rescue Taraba manifest https://punchng.com/nigeria-has-lost-a-patriot-akpabio-mourns-fasoranti/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nigeria-has-lost-a-patriot-akpabio-mourns-fasoranti/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:55:59 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as a patriot and elder statesman. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-has-lost-a-patriot-akpabio-mourns-fasoranti/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/918747-faan-steps-up-airport-surveillance-as-nigeria-confirms-ebola-case-in-abuja.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/918747-faan-steps-up-airport-surveillance-as-nigeria-confirms-ebola-case-in-abuja.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:54:59 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The airport authority said it was working with health agencies to support containment efforts after Nigeria confirmed its first case following months of heightened preparedness. 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Inspired by an unbeaten century from Selim Salau and a blistering late assault by Isaac Okpe, Nigeria posted 262 for one in 20 ov https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/918745-state-police-nasarawa-assembly-joins-11-other-states-to-approve-bill.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/918745-state-police-nasarawa-assembly-joins-11-other-states-to-approve-bill.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:51:54 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Nasarawa’s approval brings to 12 the number of state assemblies that have endorsed the proposed amendment The post State Police: Nasarawa Assembly joins 11 other states to approve bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/us-hails-ndlea-over-dismantling-of-mexican-meth-labs/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/us-hails-ndlea-over-dismantling-of-mexican-meth-labs/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:51:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Kingsley Omonobi The United States has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dismantling four methamphetamine laboratories linked to Mexican drug cartels in Nigeria, describing the operations as a demonstration of effective intelligence-led policing and international coop https://leadership.ng/2027-stakeholders-seek-relocation-of-inec-collation-centres-to-police-stations/ https://leadership.ng/2027-stakeholders-seek-relocation-of-inec-collation-centres-to-police-stations/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:51:03 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Ahead of the 2027 general election, some stakeholders in Rivers State are demanding that election result collation centres be relocated from the secretariat of local government councils to Police Stations. They allege that agents of opposition political parties have been intimidated and denied acces https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq0me4g9p970o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq0me4g9p970o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:50:40 +0000 BBC News World World News In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/us-wants-india-s-reliance-to-refine-more-venezuelan-oil-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/us-wants-india-s-reliance-to-refine-more-venezuelan-oil-video Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:48:59 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks The US is looking to persuade India’s Reliance Industries to refine more Venezuelan crude as Washington seeks to bring additional supplies to a market rattled by the Iran conflict. 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Ugwuanyi, Chief Medical Director of Wellington Hospital, Abuja, raised the https://punchng.com/jpmorgan-lodges-n50bn-with-cbn-for-banking-licence/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/jpmorgan-lodges-n50bn-with-cbn-for-banking-licence/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:46:33 +0000 Punch Nigerian News JPMorgan Chase & Co has deposited N50bn with the Central Bank of Nigeria as a key requirement in its application to secure a merchant banking licence in Ni Read More: https://punchng.com/jpmorgan-lodges-n50bn-with-cbn-for-banking-licence/ https://technext24.com/news/inecs-identity-loophole/ https://technext24.com/news/inecs-identity-loophole/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:45:21 +0000 Technext Naija Tech https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nnorth-east/918737-taraba-assembly-approves-state-police-bill.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nnorth-east/918737-taraba-assembly-approves-state-police-bill.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:43:18 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The lawmakers unanimously approved the bill on Tuesday after it was presented to the Speaker, John Bonzena, and laid before the House by the Majority Leader, Jethro Zikengyu, for consideration The post Taraba Assembly approves state police bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://alterauth.com/ https://alterauth.com/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:42:12 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Hi HN! We’re Srikar and Kevan, founders of Alter – https://alterauth.com/. We’re building access control for agents that can take actions on behalf of multiple users.If you’ve built an internal agent people use through Slack, you may have experienced this scenario: everyone signs in with their own a https://leadership.ng/gubio-reaffirms-commitment-to-unity-inclusiveness-among-non-indigenes-in-borno/ https://leadership.ng/gubio-reaffirms-commitment-to-unity-inclusiveness-among-non-indigenes-in-borno/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:42:06 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State for the 2027 election, Engr. Alhaji Mustapha Gubio, has reaffirmed his commitment to unity, inclusiveness and peaceful coexistence among residents of the state, irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds. Gubio stated this yeste https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-10-21/uk-inflation-at-11-month-high-pressures-boe-to-hike https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-10-21/uk-inflation-at-11-month-high-pressures-boe-to-hike Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:41:54 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Plus, the UK approves drilling at a contentious North Sea gas field https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/between-akpabios-performance-and-battle-for-11th-senate-leadership/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/21/between-akpabios-performance-and-battle-for-11th-senate-leadership/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:41:26 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News As Senator Godswill Akpabio seeks a second term as President of the Senate, early endorsements expose the emerging succession battle, raising critical questions about legislative performance, institutional independence and the https://leadership.ng/2027-forum-urges-inec-to-publish-ai-election-results-protocol/ https://leadership.ng/2027-forum-urges-inec-to-publish-ai-election-results-protocol/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:41:21 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News By Gabi Hibbatullah, Abuja The Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Forum 2026 has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish a comprehensive protocol for managing election results ahead of the 2027 general elections, including the use of AI in processing and verifying re https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/horizons-middle-east-africa-10-21-2026-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/horizons-middle-east-africa-10-21-2026-video Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:40:48 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks https://leadership.ng/2027-udenta-proposes-sovereign-commission-to-prevent-post-election-crisis/ https://leadership.ng/2027-udenta-proposes-sovereign-commission-to-prevent-post-election-crisis/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:39:42 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Professor Udenta O. Udenta, a pro-democracy activist and founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), has proposed establishing a Sovereign Commission for Democratic Sustainability and National Stability to address Nigeria’s political tensions and prevent elections from triggering https://leadership.ng/firms-cut-back-on-bank-loans-raise-n1-3trn-through-commercial-papers/ https://leadership.ng/firms-cut-back-on-bank-loans-raise-n1-3trn-through-commercial-papers/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:38:59 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Nigerian companies are increasingly turning to the capital market to finance their operations, raising more than N1.3 trillion through commercial papers in the first nine months of 2026 as bank lending rates above 30 per cent intensify pressure on working capital and business profitability. The shif https://www.completesports.com/ucl-we-showed-our-level-against-barcelona-psg-coach-enrique/ https://www.completesports.com/ucl-we-showed-our-level-against-barcelona-psg-coach-enrique/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:38:23 +0000 Completesports Football Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) head coach Luis Enrique has said his players showed their level in their Champions League win against Barcelona on Tuesday night. Barcelona were handed their first defeat of the season as they lost 4-2 to PSG in a Champions League classic. In a game that saw a total of 40 a https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5ynkx3xy11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5ynkx3xy11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:37:55 +0000 BBC News World World News Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine. https://technext24.com/reviews/nigeria-is-phasing-out-3g-while-5g-lags/ https://technext24.com/reviews/nigeria-is-phasing-out-3g-while-5g-lags/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:36:17 +0000 Technext Naija Tech According to a recent GSMA report, 57% of all mobile connections globally are expected to run on the… https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/nigeria-reclaims-africas-startup-funding-lead-as-investments-rise-to-635-million/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/nigeria-reclaims-africas-startup-funding-lead-as-investments-rise-to-635-million/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:36:00 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nigeria reclaimed its position as Africa’s leading destination for startup funding in the first nine months of 2026, attracting $635 million, more than double the amount recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The post Nigeria reclaims Africa’s startup funding lead as investments rise to $635 https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/918736-uba-sani-promises-new-home-medical-care-for-rescued-kaduna-family.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/918736-uba-sani-promises-new-home-medical-care-for-rescued-kaduna-family.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:35:53 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Zakka family was abducted on 6 October from their residence in Alrahus Estate, Millennium City, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. 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The Nigerian delegation comprised the Dire https://leadership.ng/jupiter-dispute-federal-govt-cites-n1-2bn-unpaid-fees-in-mining-licence-revocation/ https://leadership.ng/jupiter-dispute-federal-govt-cites-n1-2bn-unpaid-fees-in-mining-licence-revocation/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:35:15 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The federal government has defended its enforcement of mining regulations following renewed scrutiny of the revocation of licences linked to Basin Mining Limited and Range Mining Ltd, companies associated with mining promoter Steve Davis and the Jupiter business interests. Kehinde Bamigbetan, specia https://allafrica.com/stories/202610210086.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202610210086.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:33:45 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Premium Times] 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. https://newtelegraphng.com/enugu-nasarawa-borno-govs-air-peace-musa-cns-keyamo-others-to-receive-nigerias-pride-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enugu-nasarawa-borno-govs-air-peace-musa-cns-keyamo-others-to-receive-nigerias-pride-awards https://newtelegraphng.com/enugu-nasarawa-borno-govs-air-peace-musa-cns-keyamo-others-to-receive-nigerias-pride-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enugu-nasarawa-borno-govs-air-peace-musa-cns-keyamo-others-to-receive-nigerias-pride-awards Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:33:28 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News First Green White Resource Centre (FGWRC) has announced the winners of the 2026 Nigeria’s Pride Awards, with Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, emerging as Overall Best Governor of the Year. Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule is to be honoured as Governor of the Decade, while his Bor https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/blackrock-flags-generational-high-yields-in-corporate-credit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/blackrock-flags-generational-high-yields-in-corporate-credit Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks BlackRock Inc. says current corporate bond yields offer a more resilient source of returns that doesn’t depend on expectations for falling interest rates or tighter spreads. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/21/police-uncover-international-visa-fraud-in-ogun-rescue-11-ghanaians/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/21/police-uncover-international-visa-fraud-in-ogun-rescue-11-ghanaians/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:29:33 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command,  Bode Ojajuni,  commended the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for its prompt response and professionalism. The post Police Uncover International Visa Fraud In Ogun, Rescue 11 Ghanaians appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/nigeria-sports-news/918732-la28-nigeria-joins-olympic-officials-at-pre-games-meeting-in-los-angeles.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/nigeria-sports-news/918732-la28-nigeria-joins-olympic-officials-at-pre-games-meeting-in-los-angeles.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:29:10 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The National Sports Commission and Nigeria Olympic Committee say early planning and coordination will be central to Nigeria’s preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games. The post # LA28: Nigeria joins Olympic officials at pre-Games meeting in Los Angeles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck4g10n56jzqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck4g10n56jzqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:26:58 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football For the first time, Chelsea's actions match the rhetoric surrounding their desire to keep academy defender Josh Acheampong. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/918728-busari-demands-improvement-as-flamingos-duo-savour-world-cup-milestones.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/918728-busari-demands-improvement-as-flamingos-duo-savour-world-cup-milestones.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:26:31 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Speaking at the post-match presser, the Flamingos coach acknowledged the importance of the result, noting that Puerto Rico approached the encounter with the knowledge that another defeat would leave their qualification hopes in serious danger The post Busari demands improvement as Flamingos duo savo https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/naira-weakens-to-n1334-99-as-dollar-falls-in-global-markets/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/naira-weakens-to-n1334-99-as-dollar-falls-in-global-markets/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:25:44 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The naira weakened by 0.11% to close at N1,334.99 per dollar on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from N1,333.50/$ in the previous session. The post Naira weakens to N1,334.99/$ as dollar falls in global markets appeared first on Nairametrics. https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/13601764/lebron-james-philadelphia-76ers-knock-off-champion-new-york-knicks-in-sensational-road-victory-to-open-nba-season https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/13601764/lebron-james-philadelphia-76ers-knock-off-champion-new-york-knicks-in-sensational-road-victory-to-open-nba-season Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:24:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football LeBron James got his Philadelphia 76ers career off to a sensational winning start as his side beat the reigning champion New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden on NBA opening night. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/21/who-owns-indias-textile-traditions-in-age-of-ai-enabled-mass-production?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/21/who-owns-indias-textile-traditions-in-age-of-ai-enabled-mass-production?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:22:04 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Technological tools meant to preserve a craft are now able to digitally reproduce it without involving the craftsperson. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/21/ebola-ogun-steps-up-surveillance-says-no-case-recorded-in-state/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/21/ebola-ogun-steps-up-surveillance-says-no-case-recorded-in-state/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:21:10 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The government urged residents to remain vigilant, observe preventive measures and avoid panic or the spread of unverified information. The post Ebola: Ogun Steps Up Surveillance, Says No Case Recorded In State appeared first on Channels Television. https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/kenya-records-ninth-ebola-case-as-virus-spreads-beyond-dr-congo/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/kenya-records-ninth-ebola-case-as-virus-spreads-beyond-dr-congo/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:20:23 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Kenya has confirmed another case of Ebola virus disease, bringing the total number of infections in the country to nine, as the outbreak continues to spread beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The post Kenya records ninth Ebola case as virus spreads beyond DR Congo appeared first on Naira https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/918724-how-we-are-responding-to-new-ebola-case-in-abuja-minister.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/918724-how-we-are-responding-to-new-ebola-case-in-abuja-minister.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:19:59 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Pate said health authorities were working with the aviation sector to obtain passenger manifests and identify people who might have been exposed during the patient’s journey. The post How we are responding to new Ebola case in Abuja — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://thewhistler.ng/student-loan-voluntary-not-compulsory-nelfund/ https://thewhistler.ng/student-loan-voluntary-not-compulsory-nelfund/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:19:37 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that accessing the student loan scheme is voluntary and not a compulsory requirement for students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja and signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyem https://thewhistler.ng/why-we-called-off-teachers-strike-nlc/ https://thewhistler.ng/why-we-called-off-teachers-strike-nlc/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:18:25 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has explained why it suspended its indefinite strike, following fresh agreements reached with the FCT Administration (FCTA) over outstanding labour disputes affecting teachers and other education officers. The union said it has https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/spacex-revenue-jumps-161-to-14-58-billion-as-q3-2026-profit-beats-estimates/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/spacex-revenue-jumps-161-to-14-58-billion-as-q3-2026-profit-beats-estimates/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:18:23 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News SpaceX reported a 161% year-on-year increase in third-quarter revenue to $14.58 billion on Tuesday, up from $5.58 billion in the same period of 2025, beating analysts’ estimates as growth in its artificial intelligence (AI) business and Starlink satellite internet unit boosted performance. The post https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/super-typhoon-champi-on-path-to-impact-china-taiwan-within-days https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/super-typhoon-champi-on-path-to-impact-china-taiwan-within-days Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:17:40 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks One of the strongest storms of the current season is set to bring heavy rain and roaring winds to parts of East Asia in the next week, with major cities in Taiwan and China bracing for impact within days. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/21/foden-shines-as-man-city-rout-athens-5-1-despite-haaland-semenyo-injuries?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/21/foden-shines-as-man-city-rout-athens-5-1-despite-haaland-semenyo-injuries?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:15:19 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City bounced back from last week's loss to PSG despite off-field troubles. https://thesun.ng/2027-wikes-coalition-group-unveils-tinubus-re-election-campaign-plan-in-bayelsa/ https://thesun.ng/2027-wikes-coalition-group-unveils-tinubus-re-election-campaign-plan-in-bayelsa/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:12:23 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu has gained momentum in Bayelsa State with the release of the presidential campaign schedule by the leadership of the PDP/ Rainbow Coalition in the state. The post 2027: Wike’s coalition group unveils Tinubu’s re-election campaign plan in Bayels https://techcabal.com/2026/10/21/%f0%9f%91%a8%f0%9f%8f%bf%f0%9f%9a%80techcabal-daily-a-mnt-of-fresh-air/ https://techcabal.com/2026/10/21/%f0%9f%91%a8%f0%9f%8f%bf%f0%9f%9a%80techcabal-daily-a-mnt-of-fresh-air/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:10:20 +0000 TechCabal Naija Tech In today's edition: MNT-Halan share price rises 6.6% || Netflix lays off Africa content boss || Trading for NCBA shares suspended || Spiro launches e-bikes in Ghana https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/uk-borrowing-exceeds-forecast-in-final-data-before-budget https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/uk-borrowing-exceeds-forecast-in-final-data-before-budget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:09:33 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Britain’s national debt topped £3 trillion ($4 trillion) for the first time as the government borrowed more than forecast in the first half of the year, according to official figures that underline the challenge Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey faces at his inaugural budget next week. https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/africa-cdc-seeks-urgent-international-support-after-ebola-case-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/africa-cdc-seeks-urgent-international-support-after-ebola-case-in-nigeria/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:07:50 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent international support for Nigeria following the confirmation of a case of Bundibugyo virus disease in the country. The post Africa CDC seeks urgent international support after Ebola case in Nigeria appeared firs https://thesun.ng/us-lauds-nigeria-over-busts-of-mexican-meth-labs/ https://thesun.ng/us-lauds-nigeria-over-busts-of-mexican-meth-labs/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:07:08 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The United States has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its operational successes, particularly the busting of four Mexican-linked methamphetamine laboratories this year The post US lauds Nigeria over busts of Mexican meth labs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/fuel-tax-finance-minister-oyedele-denies-fg-plans-to-tax-petrol/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/fuel-tax-finance-minister-oyedele-denies-fg-plans-to-tax-petrol/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:06:33 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied reports that the Federal Government plans to introduce fuel tax when the economy stabilises. 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As the players came on to the pitch before kickoff, fans behind one of the goals at Parc des Princes held up a giant banner which showed a mas https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13601759/nfl-players-union-calls-for-investigation-into-jalen-hurts-medical-care-after-league-doctor-defends-treatment https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13601759/nfl-players-union-calls-for-investigation-into-jalen-hurts-medical-care-after-league-doctor-defends-treatment Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:05:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football The NFL's players' union has called for an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, after the league staunchly defended the team. https://punchng.com/pdp-apga-accord-backing-tinubus-reelection-bid-apc-chair/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/pdp-apga-accord-backing-tinubus-reelection-bid-apc-chair/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:04:44 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The APC National Chairman claims that the PDP, APGA, and Accord parties are now backing President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid ahead of the 2027 polls. 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The post WHO Urge https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/desist-from-fake-news-sensationalism-ogun-cp-charges-journalists/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/desist-from-fake-news-sensationalism-ogun-cp-charges-journalists/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:02:36 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni has charged journalists in the state to desist from fake news and sensational reporting, warning that such practices threaten peace and security. Ojajuni gave the charge on Tuesday when the newly elected executive members of the Correspondent https://thesun.ng/2027-your-record-cant-earn-you-second-term-melaye-tells-shettima/ https://thesun.ng/2027-your-record-cant-earn-you-second-term-melaye-tells-shettima/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:02:27 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima, arguing that his record in public office does not justify a second term. The post 2027: Your record can’t earn you second term – Melaye tells Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/21/gaza-children-face-worsening-food-shortages-as-prices-rise-and-aid-is-cut?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/21/gaza-children-face-worsening-food-shortages-as-prices-rise-and-aid-is-cut?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:47 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Families say they are struggling to provide nutritious meals for their children as commercial supplies are disrupted. https://businessday.ng/columnist/article/not-a-sugar-daddy-or-godfather-a-sponsor/ https://businessday.ng/columnist/article/not-a-sugar-daddy-or-godfather-a-sponsor/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:27 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The double standard costing women contracts, capital and opportunity. A man starts a bank. Builds an oil company. 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The accord, organised by the Zamfara State Police Command in Gusau, was signed at the Peace Accord and Election Security Sum https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nma-raises-alarm-over-doctors-health-burnout/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nma-raises-alarm-over-doctors-health-burnout/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:59:18 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Chinedu Adonu The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State chapter, has called for improved working conditions and greater attention to doctors’ welfare, warning that medical practitioners risk compromising their own health while caring for patients. The state Chairman of the association, https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/nigerias-10-year-bond-yield-rises-as-us-and-african-benchmarks-decline/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/nigerias-10-year-bond-yield-rises-as-us-and-african-benchmarks-decline/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:58:36 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nigeria's 10-year government bond yield rose by 46 basis points to 17.05% in the week ended October 16, 2026, even as benchmark yields in the United States, South Africa, Kenya and three other markets declined. The post Nigeria’s 10-year bond yield rises as US and African benchmarks decline ap https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/21/we-havent-returned-to-apc-only-met-tinubu-over-suspension-entitlements-eight-zamfara-lawmakers/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/21/we-havent-returned-to-apc-only-met-tinubu-over-suspension-entitlements-eight-zamfara-lawmakers/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:57:56 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The eight lawmakers had recently resigned from the APC before meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday. 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The post 2027 election could be rigged, PRP chairman Baba-Ahmed warns https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/getty-files-for-bankruptcy-in-process-that-will-take-it-private https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/getty-files-for-bankruptcy-in-process-that-will-take-it-private Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:56:55 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Getty Images Holdings Inc. is starting a prepackaged bankruptcy after securing a restructuring support agreement that will inject it with fresh money and take the photo archive and stock-image company private. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/post-51/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/post-51/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:56:54 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly rejected a management offer from world-renowned football agent Jorge Mendes. According to Ali Naci Küçük's report (via Habersarikirmizi), the Nigerian international politely declined the offer, saying, "Right now, all my concentration is on Galata https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/volatility-why-uncertainty-creates-both-risks-and-opportunities/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/volatility-why-uncertainty-creates-both-risks-and-opportunities/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:56:15 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Market movements seldom follow a linear path. In times of elevated uncertainty, markets may react more strongly to macroeconomic numbers, central bank decisions, geopolitical news, corporate results, or shifts in market sentiment. 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The post Gbenga Daniel Remembers Fasoranti’s Strength A https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-wednesday-morning-1792557666285/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-wednesday-morning-1792557666285/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:52:44 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Government has confirmed one imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and has activated public health response measures to prevent further spread. The Coordinating Minister of Health https://thesun.ng/tinubu-cannot-win-2027-on-rallies-says-baba-ahmed/ https://thesun.ng/tinubu-cannot-win-2027-on-rallies-says-baba-ahmed/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:52:31 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed the significance of campaign rallies and youth mobilisation in determining the outcome of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that President Bola Tinubu must ultimately secure votes to win. The post T https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-10-21/ftse-100-live-uk-inflation-data-cpi-pound-bonds-gilts-oil-prices-ai-stocks-what-s-moving-uk-markets-right-now-markets-today https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-10-21/ftse-100-live-uk-inflation-data-cpi-pound-bonds-gilts-oil-prices-ai-stocks-what-s-moving-uk-markets-right-now-markets-today Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:52:15 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/key-mideast-oil-benchmark-hits-3-month-low-on-resilient-exports https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/key-mideast-oil-benchmark-hits-3-month-low-on-resilient-exports Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:50:53 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks A key benchmark for Middle East crude fell to its lowest in nearly three months, an indication of the resilience of the region’s exports despite intensifying Iranian attacks on shipping. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/troops-nab-10-suspected-terrorist-logistics-suppliers-in-yobe/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/troops-nab-10-suspected-terrorist-logistics-suppliers-in-yobe/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:49:36 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The report further said that troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, intercepted 18 internally displaced persons (IDPs) around Kashomri Forest in Bama Local Government Area of Borno. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv0ldne84eeyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv0ldne84eeyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:49:26 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football When Viking FK ended a 34-year Norwegian title drought last year, it was days like these they were dreaming of - preparing to visit Aston Villa in the Champions League. 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 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:48:46 +0000 BBC News World World News Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-21-2026/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-21-2026/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:48:38 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability against the United States Dollar across both official foreign exchange windows and the parallel market in early trading on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 21, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/afenifere-leadership-will-emerge-without-contest-falae/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/afenifere-leadership-will-emerge-without-contest-falae/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:48:30 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has dismissed concerns about a possible succession struggle in Afenifere, saying the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation has a tradition of producing leaders without contests or internal fights. Falae, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/inr-usd-indian-rupee-rises-to-six-week-high-on-jio-platforms-ipo-flows https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/inr-usd-indian-rupee-rises-to-six-week-high-on-jio-platforms-ipo-flows Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:48:10 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks India’s rupee extended its gains to a six-week high, buoyed by foreign inflows into Jio Platforms Ltd.’s initial public offering. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckdd8m1z1z3yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckdd8m1z1z3yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:46:33 +0000 BBC News World World News Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.