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The post FGN bonds attract N1.75 trillion in bids, as DMO allots N1.21 trillion appeared first o https://www.tvcnews.tv/zamfara-gov-swears-in-five-permanent-secretaries/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/zamfara-gov-swears-in-five-permanent-secretaries/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:30:20 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has charged five newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to comply with public service rules and financial regulations in the discharge of their duties. 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Adeleke made the call on Thursday in Osogbo during the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups in the state un https://www.tvcnews.tv/aedc-announces-three-day-power-disruption-in-parts-of-abuja/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/aedc-announces-three-day-power-disruption-in-parts-of-abuja/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:26:35 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a three-day power disruption in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, 2026, to allow for the relocation of 33kV towers at Kukwaba. 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The initiative, spearheaded by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, distributes food items to persons with disabiliti https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/919341-adekunle-gold-pesa-commit-20000-to-sickle-cell-organisations.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/919341-adekunle-gold-pesa-commit-20000-to-sickle-cell-organisations.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:21:12 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The initiative will provide resources to help organisations build on their existing work and expand their reach within the sickle cell community. 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The initiative was discussed in Ikeja at a three-day regional re https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqe8rglz8p90o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqe8rglz8p90o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:19:30 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/22/2027-political-opponents-arent-enemies-john-momoh-cautions-against-divisive-rhetoric/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/22/2027-political-opponents-arent-enemies-john-momoh-cautions-against-divisive-rhetoric/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:19:20 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Dr. Momoh, who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Channels Media Group, says the public also needs to see that leaders accept responsibility, adding that a leader’s willingness to repair a mistake can strengthen trust more. The post 2027: ‘Political Opponents Aren’t Enemies,& https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/many-nigerians-can-afford-houses-with-right-priorities-ojiribe/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/many-nigerians-can-afford-houses-with-right-priorities-ojiribe/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:18:34 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News — Raphmaths Estates boss says some prioritise luxury cars over land By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Raphmaths Estates, Chief Raphael Ojiribe, has said that some Nigerians who consider themselves low-income earners and unable to afford homes could improve their https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/22/nuee-accuses-benue-government-thugs-of-torturing-workers-over-electricity-disconnection/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/22/nuee-accuses-benue-government-thugs-of-torturing-workers-over-electricity-disconnection/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:18:01 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has accused suspected thugs linked to the Benue State Government of abducting and torturing workers of Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) Plc following the disconnection of electricity supply to the Government House in Makurdi. 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The Portuguese midfielder admitted that United struggled to apply enough pressure on their opponents and lacked the https://newtelegraphng.com/senate-calls-on-igp-to-probe-killing-of-113-persons-in-benue/ https://newtelegraphng.com/senate-calls-on-igp-to-probe-killing-of-113-persons-in-benue/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:17:11 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News On Thursday, the upper chamber of the National Assembly urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, to urgently investigate the killing of 113 people, including six Mobile Police officers, in the Benue North-East Senatorial District. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public imp https://businessday.ng/news/article/france-reports-first-human-infection-with-shamonda-virus-patient-dies/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/france-reports-first-human-infection-with-shamonda-virus-patient-dies/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:58 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News France has reported the first documented case of a human infection with Shamonda virus, previously detected only in animals, with https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cky83vwnyglno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cky83vwnyglno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:49 +0000 BBC News World World News The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force. https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1016647/wildwood-travis-knight-interview-ai-laika-stop-motion https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1016647/wildwood-travis-knight-interview-ai-laika-stop-motion Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:15 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Wildwood is the most ambitious film yet from Laika, the stop-motion studio best known for the likes of Coraline and ParaNorman. It's a sprawling fantasy adventure that took five years to complete. The process involved more 230 puppets - including 36 of the main character Prue alone - which were brou https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck5yn9z3vnego?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck5yn9z3vnego?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:15:25 +0000 BBC News World World News The attack on the unidentified victim follows a wave of anti-migrants protests in South Africa this year. https://www.tvcnews.tv/nigeria-secures-16-death-sentences-against-kidnappers-terrorism-suspects-in-2026/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/nigeria-secures-16-death-sentences-against-kidnappers-terrorism-suspects-in-2026/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:14:54 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Nigerian courts have sentenced 16 people to death by hanging in separate cases involving kidnapping, terrorism, murder, arms proliferation and the killing of worshippers, according to figures released by the service. The post Nigeria Secures 16 Death Sentences Against Kidnappers, Terrorism Suspects https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/919335-africa-cdc-blames-global-neglect-for-lack-of-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccine.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/919335-africa-cdc-blames-global-neglect-for-lack-of-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccine.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:14:35 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Kaseya said the Bundibugyo strain, first identified in Uganda 19 years ago, had caused only three outbreaks, yet no vaccine had been approved specifically for the disease The post Africa CDC blames global neglect for lack of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-22/exchanges-urge-cftc-to-block-kalshi-s-perpetual-oil-futures-plan https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-22/exchanges-urge-cftc-to-block-kalshi-s-perpetual-oil-futures-plan Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:13:56 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Commodity exchanges are urging US regulators to withhold approval of Kalshi Inc.’s proposed perpetual oil futures contract and close a loophole that gives retail traders access to offshore platforms. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tansian-university-crisis-deepens-as-rival-bodies-claim-ownership/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tansian-university-crisis-deepens-as-rival-bodies-claim-ownership/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:13:48 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News — NUC recognises missionary group as proprietor, letter shows — Missionaries pledge to settle Ezeonwuka’s ₦10m annual honorarium arrears — Parents reportedly seek students’ safety as police barricade campuses By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The ownership crisis at Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra S https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/usa-to-host-first-womens-football-club-world-cup-in-2028-fifa/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/usa-to-host-first-womens-football-club-world-cup-in-2028-fifa/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:13:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The US has a proven track record of hosting large sporting events, notably staging the men's World Cup earlier this year. The post USA to host first women’s football Club World Cup in 2028 – FIFA appeared first on Vanguard News. https://thewhistler.ng/enugu-shooting-obi-to-take-care-of-deceaseds-mothers-upkeep/ https://thewhistler.ng/enugu-shooting-obi-to-take-care-of-deceaseds-mothers-upkeep/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:13:06 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, Thursday, pledged to henceforth take care of the welfare of the aged mother of the late Ifeanyi Okorie, who was killed by unknown gunmen during a political rally held at the Enugu office of the NDC Obi disclosed this https://thewhistler.ng/ogun-offers-jobs-to-52-nurses-amid-japa/ https://thewhistler.ng/ogun-offers-jobs-to-52-nurses-amid-japa/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:10:13 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Ogun State government has offered employment to 52 newly inducted nurses from Chrisland University, Abeokuta, urging them to shun migration and contribute to improving healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed this on Thursday during the inductio https://thewhistler.ng/fg-makes-drug-tests-mandatory-for-30000-paramilitary-recruits/ https://thewhistler.ng/fg-makes-drug-tests-mandatory-for-30000-paramilitary-recruits/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:09:58 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News …Approves Promotion Of 27,624 Officers …Disposes 228 Disciplinary Cases The Federal Government has made drug testing by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) mandatory for candidates who have reached the oral interview stage of the ongoing recruitment into the country’s four paramilitary https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/22/south-africa-crush-australia-by-an-innings-to-level-cricket-test-series?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/22/south-africa-crush-australia-by-an-innings-to-level-cricket-test-series?traffic_source=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:09:44 +0000 Al Jazeera World News South Africa storm back to crush Australia by an innings in the second Test and level the series 1-1 with one to play. https://businessday.ng/life/article/firm-unveils-platform-to-give-businesses-flexible-access-to-professional-accounting-investor-growth/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/firm-unveils-platform-to-give-businesses-flexible-access-to-professional-accounting-investor-growth/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:08:38 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders gathered in Lagos as TheWhy Consulting introduced a flexible alternative to traditional accounting support https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/hardship-nlc-tuc-threaten-nationwide-action-as-fg-labour-talks-deadlock/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/hardship-nlc-tuc-threaten-nationwide-action-as-fg-labour-talks-deadlock/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:08:25 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened possible nationwide action after talks with the Federal Government over workers’ welfare, petrol prices and other outstanding demands ended without a resolution. The post Hardship: NLC, TUC threaten nationwide actio https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/israeli-attacks-in-gaza-kill-four-including-a-young-girl?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/israeli-attacks-in-gaza-kill-four-including-a-young-girl?traffic_source=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:06:55 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Four Palestinians killed as Israeli military expands control across Gaza, displacing millions and destroying homes. https://www.tvcnews.tv/court-sentences-self-confessed-ipob-member-to-20-years-in-prison/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/court-sentences-self-confessed-ipob-member-to-20-years-in-prison/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:05:08 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Paul Okechukwu, a self-confessed member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to 20 years in prison for belonging to the organisation. Justice Hawa Yilwa handed down the sentence after Okechukwu pleaded guilty to one count of a two-count https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/italy-and-spain-lift-border-controls-after-months-of-tension-over-ceuta?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/italy-and-spain-lift-border-controls-after-months-of-tension-over-ceuta?traffic_source=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:21 +0000 Al Jazeera World News More than 70,000 people entered Ceuta irregularly from Morocco, triggering border security concerns in the EU bloc. https://leadership.ng/2027-atiku-demands-immediate-publication-of-voters-register/ https://leadership.ng/2027-atiku-demands-immediate-publication-of-voters-register/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:11 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded the immediate publication of the preliminary voters’ register by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that its absence from the commission’s online portal during the announced October 9 to 15 scrutiny period raises co https://leadership.ng/nothing-personal-between-me-and-trump-over-russia-sanctions-zelensky/ https://leadership.ng/nothing-personal-between-me-and-trump-over-russia-sanctions-zelensky/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:03:41 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said there is nothing personal between him and United States President Donald Trump despite growing tensions over Washington’s approach to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Zelensky, however, warned that lifting sanctions against Russia would strengthen Preside https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261022-live-paris-bans-protests-after-violent-unrest-as-macron-takes-swipe-at-trump https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261022-live-paris-bans-protests-after-violent-unrest-as-macron-takes-swipe-at-trump Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:03:29 +0000 France 24 World News https://thewhistler.ng/senate-seeks-stronger-nuc-orders-probe-of-tansian-university/ https://thewhistler.ng/senate-seeks-stronger-nuc-orders-probe-of-tansian-university/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:02:58 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to strengthen the regulatory powers of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and ordered an investigation into the alleged unlawful management structure of Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State. The bill, titled the National Universiti https://www.tvcnews.tv/killaboi-tells-court-he-accidentally-stabbed-girlfriend-augusta-during-struggle/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/killaboi-tells-court-he-accidentally-stabbed-girlfriend-augusta-during-struggle/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:02:24 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Benjamin Nnayerugo, popularly known as Killaboi, has told a Lagos State High Court that he accidentally stabbed his girlfriend, Augusta Onuwaghagbe, while struggling to wrestle a steak knife from her during an altercation at his residence. The post Killaboi Tells Court He Accidentally Stabbed Girlfr https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/10-items-you-cannot-bring-along-with-you-on-your-trip-to-the-uk/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/10-items-you-cannot-bring-along-with-you-on-your-trip-to-the-uk/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:01:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Travellers heading to the United Kingdom must be careful about the items they pack, as UK border authorities prohibit or restrict certain goods to protect public safety, human health, animals and the environment. The post 10 items you cannot bring along with you on your trip to the UK appeared first https://www.theverge.com/policy/1016751/trump-rename-atlantic-ocean-sundar-pichai-google https://www.theverge.com/policy/1016751/trump-rename-atlantic-ocean-sundar-pichai-google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:29 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech After renaming Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico on Google Maps following Trump's executive orders, Google CEO Sundar Pichai might be drawing the line at the Atlantic Ocean. As reported earlier by the Washington Post, Trump said at a Wednesday night rally that he would "probably pass" on renaming https://leadership.ng/fasorantis-contentment-a-lesson-for-nigerian-politicians-aiyedatiwas-aide/ https://leadership.ng/fasorantis-contentment-a-lesson-for-nigerian-politicians-aiyedatiwas-aide/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:24 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News ‎The Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Special Duties and Strategy, Femi Fadairo, has urged Nigerian politicians and public office holders to emulate the spirit of contentment exemplified by the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. ‎Fadairo said Fasoranti remained con https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ohuabunwa-mourns-prof-ibe-says-abia-north-has-lost-hero/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ohuabunwa-mourns-prof-ibe-says-abia-north-has-lost-hero/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:21 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Steve Oko Former ECOWAS Leader and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has expressed deep grief over the death of the founder of Gregory University, Uturu, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, describing his demise as a monumental loss to Abia State and humanity. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/uber-puts-all-30000-employees-on-chatgpt-work/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/uber-puts-all-30000-employees-on-chatgpt-work/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech The ride share giant previously deployed a much smaller pilot for ChatGPT Work, but is now taking the enterprise agent company-wide. https://www.theafricareport.com/434290/rwanda-paul-barril-the-french-secret-agent-at-the-heart-of-the-tutsi-genocide/ https://www.theafricareport.com/434290/rwanda-paul-barril-the-french-secret-agent-at-the-heart-of-the-tutsi-genocide/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 The Africa Report Africa News After leaving the French gendarmerie for the private sector, Paul Barril, who died on Tuesday, became a notorious figure in Africa, particularly because of his ties to the Rwandan regime responsible for the 1994 genocide. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-makinde-says-southwest-can-field-two-candidates-knocks-fg-over-un-budget/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-makinde-says-southwest-can-field-two-candidates-knocks-fg-over-un-budget/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:58:31 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Defending his decision, Makinde cited the 1999 election, when former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Olu Falae, both from the South-West, contested the presidency. The post 2027: Makinde says Southwest can field two candidates; knocks FG over UN budget appeared first on Vanguard News. https://thewhistler.ng/senate-demands-action-as-benue-massacre-toll-hits-113/ https://thewhistler.ng/senate-demands-action-as-benue-massacre-toll-hits-113/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:57:43 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News …Six Mobile Police Officers Among Victims The Senate has condemned the killing of 113 people, including six mobile police officers, in coordinated attacks on communities in Benue State, demanding urgent federal intervention to halt the bloodshed and prevent further loss of lives. The lawmakers https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/asian-football-federation-undecided-on-backing-infantino-for-fifa-re-election/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/asian-football-federation-undecided-on-backing-infantino-for-fifa-re-election/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:57:04 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has yet to declare whether it will support or oppose Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president, leaving Asia’s 47 member associations potentially decisive in the March 2027 contest. The post Asian Football Federation undecided on backing Infantin https://www.tvcnews.tv/senator-abiru-receives-ncrib-honorary-fellowship-for-insurance-sector-reforms/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/senator-abiru-receives-ncrib-honorary-fellowship-for-insurance-sector-reforms/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:56 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, has received an Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) in recognition of his contributions to reforms in Nigeria’s insurance industry. The a https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5ynl63v0pyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5ynl63v0pyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:36 +0000 BBC News World World News Raghad and Raad's family had to flee their home on foot because of the fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis. https://leadership.ng/srol-champions-responsible-mining-at-nigeria-mining-week-2026/ https://leadership.ng/srol-champions-responsible-mining-at-nigeria-mining-week-2026/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:55:43 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd and operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining at Nigeria Mining Week (NMW) 2026, where it participated as a Diamond Sponsor. Held from October 12th to 14th at th https://thewhistler.ng/pg-warns-of-1-4bn-profit-hit-as-raw-material-freight-costs-rise/ https://thewhistler.ng/pg-warns-of-1-4bn-profit-hit-as-raw-material-freight-costs-rise/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:55:32 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Procter & Gamble (P&G) has warned that rising raw material, energy and freight costs could reduce its fiscal 2027 profit by approximately $1.4bn, raising concerns about mounting inflationary pressures across the consumer goods industry. The company, which manufactures household and personal https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/22/agbara-nla-hits-%e2%82%a6354-5m-dominates-nigerian-box-office/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/22/agbara-nla-hits-%e2%82%a6354-5m-dominates-nigerian-box-office/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:55:29 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Nollywood faith based film Agbara Nla has earned ₦354.5 million at the Nigerian box office since it was released in cinemas on October 1, according to its distributor, Nile Entertainment. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/22/we-must-build-cybersecurity-alongside-digital-infrastructure-says-nitda-dg/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/22/we-must-build-cybersecurity-alongside-digital-infrastructure-says-nitda-dg/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:54:30 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The Director General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kachifu Abdulahi has stated that as Nigeria is building digital infrastructure along with digital security. He stated https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/oyelese-seeks-disclosure-of-funds-due-to-oyo-lgs/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/oyelese-seeks-disclosure-of-funds-due-to-oyo-lgs/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:53:54 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News — Group urges Makinde to publish allocation, transfer and expenditure records By Adeola Badru IBADAN — A former Minister of Power and Steel, Wole Oyelese, has called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to provide a transparent account of statutory allocations to the state’s 33 local government areas. https://leadership.ng/nuj-demands-justice-for-journalist-as-kaduna-police-clarify-case/ https://leadership.ng/nuj-demands-justice-for-journalist-as-kaduna-police-clarify-case/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:53:40 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded justice and a fair hearing for Farida Isiak, a journalist with Nagarta Radio, Kaduna, following her reported arrest, detention and sentencing over a Facebook post criticising the Police. The demand comes as the Kaduna State Police Command defended https://www.france24.com/en/french-shopkeepers-fear-new-looting-in-upcoming-protests https://www.france24.com/en/french-shopkeepers-fear-new-looting-in-upcoming-protests Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:51:39 +0000 France 24 World News In Paris, shopkeepers fear further losses ahead of a demonstration planned for next Saturday. After last weekend’s protests saw scenes of vandalism, some are considering closing their shops, while others plan to stay open. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/mourinho-mbappe-defend-vinicius-after-madrid-fans-boo-brazilian-in-leipzig-win/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/mourinho-mbappe-defend-vinicius-after-madrid-fans-boo-brazilian-in-leipzig-win/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:50:56 +0000 Vanguard Sports Football “When you are on the pitch and you are whistled when playing away, often it's a boost to your motivation. When it's at home, it hurts,” Mourinho said. The post Mourinho, Mbappe defend Vinicius after Madrid fans boo Brazilian in Leipzig win appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.tvcnews.tv/idris-urges-media-to-embrace-ai-without-compromising-ethics/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/idris-urges-media-to-embrace-ai-without-compromising-ethics/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:50:41 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged media organisations to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation while upholding professional ethics, editorial independence and public trust. The post Idris Urges Media To Embrace AI Without Compromisi https://www.theverge.com/policy/1016585/openai-anthropic-nvidia-lobbying-records https://www.theverge.com/policy/1016585/openai-anthropic-nvidia-lobbying-records Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:50:30 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech It was a busy summer for AI lobbyists. Anthropic, OpenAI, and Nvidia each had their highest-spending lobbying quarter between July and September, federal disclosures show. Nvidia spent the most of the group at $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic's $2.1 million and OpenAI's $1.5 million. Compared to https://leadership.ng/2027-south-south-is-100-for-tinubu-says-presidential-aide/ https://leadership.ng/2027-south-south-is-100-for-tinubu-says-presidential-aide/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:50:09 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (South-South), Gift Johnbull, has declared that the South-South region is fully behind the President’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing ongoing infrastructure projects and social intervention pro https://www.france24.com/en/ukraine-and-russia-exchange-strikes-after-us-envoy-visit-to-the-kremlin https://www.france24.com/en/ukraine-and-russia-exchange-strikes-after-us-envoy-visit-to-the-kremlin Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:50:09 +0000 France 24 World News Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and missile strikes on Thursday, killing seven people in Ukraine, according to authorities. Moscow said it had intercepted 630 Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian capital. The strikes came hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. https://thewhistler.ng/group-drags-osgof-to-icpc-over-alleged-corruption/ https://thewhistler.ng/group-drags-osgof-to-icpc-over-alleged-corruption/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:48:45 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), seeking an investigation into alleged abuse of office, and diversion of public resources by the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Surveyor Abd https://leadership.ng/dss-arrests-suspects-over-plot-to-target-inec-personnel-ahead-of-2027-elections/ https://leadership.ng/dss-arrests-suspects-over-plot-to-target-inec-personnel-ahead-of-2027-elections/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:48:33 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested some suspects over an alleged plot to target ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheduled to participate in the 2027 general elections.   INEC Chairman, P https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-22/oil-stocks-are-looking-stretched-to-traders-as-earnings-loom https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-22/oil-stocks-are-looking-stretched-to-traders-as-earnings-loom Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:47:54 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Shares of oil and gas companies are rallying this year, powered by windfall profit growth as the war in the Middle East pushes crude prices higher. Yet, their momentum has Wall Street traders expecting a pullback. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/22/france-imposes-ban-on-fresh-protests/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/22/france-imposes-ban-on-fresh-protests/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:46:18 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News President Emmanuel Macron said after chairing a meeting of key ministers and intelligence officials that curfews and other security measures would be imposed, including bans on "groups without legitimacy" holding protests. The post France Imposes Ban On Fresh Protests appeared first on Channels Tele https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/919333-bill-to-empower-nuc-to-strengthen-university-accreditation-processes-passes-second-reading-at-senate.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/919333-bill-to-empower-nuc-to-strengthen-university-accreditation-processes-passes-second-reading-at-senate.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:44:49 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The bill seeks to strengthen the NUC’s regulatory framework, promote global best practices in university education, and encourage innovation and research. The post Bill to empower NUC to strengthen university accreditation processes passes second reading at Senate appeared first on Premium Times Nig https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/tesla-is-prepping-a-cybercab-onslaught/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/tesla-is-prepping-a-cybercab-onslaught/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:44:39 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech The company is looking to roll the gold two-seater robotaxis out to other U.S. cities this year, even as it goes mum on the number of paid rides. https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261022-georgia-on-democrats-minds-powering-up-black-vote-counter-trump-meddling https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261022-georgia-on-democrats-minds-powering-up-black-vote-counter-trump-meddling Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:43:57 +0000 France 24 World News President Donald Trump's push to redistrict congressional maps and a Georgia state election law disproportionately affecting African Americans are aimed at diluting the power of the Black vote. Six decades after Atlanta was at the heart of the civil rights movement that granted Blacks in the souther https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-22/new-etfs-to-watch-a-2-5-billion-launch-anthropic-and-s-p-10-000-anyone https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-22/new-etfs-to-watch-a-2-5-billion-launch-anthropic-and-s-p-10-000-anyone Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:43:54 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks In this episode of Trillions, we look at a fund that echoes Warren Buffett’s advice and a European product offering synthetic exposure to Anthropic. https://notjustok.com/news/nigerian-rapper-a-q-attacked-in-ghana/ https://notjustok.com/news/nigerian-rapper-a-q-attacked-in-ghana/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:43:19 +0000 NotJustOk Naija Music Nigerian rapper A-Q has sent Nigeria into a frenzy with his latest revelation on how he was attacked by a group of masked men in Ghana. The post Nigerian rapper A-Q attacked in Ghana appeared first on NotjustOk. https://thewhistler.ng/nigeria-risks-falling-behind-in-global-ai-race-tijani-warns/ https://thewhistler.ng/nigeria-risks-falling-behind-in-global-ai-race-tijani-warns/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:43:07 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Nigeria’s efforts to compete in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry are being hampered by unreliable electricity, inadequate internet connectivity and restricted access to advanced computing chips and cloud infrastructure, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tij https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/22/nscdc-nabs-two-suspects-for-alleged-railway-track-vandalism-theft/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/22/nscdc-nabs-two-suspects-for-alleged-railway-track-vandalism-theft/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:42:05 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Hassan-Agalama identified the suspects as Shamsu Isyaku, 25, of Kanwa Village, Madobi, principal suspect, while Shehu Yakubu, 40, of Kanwa Yamma, Madobi, was suspected of purchasing and receiving the stolen railway materials. https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/perspective/20261022-ethiopia-eritrea-is-there-a-risk-of-a-wider-conflict https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/perspective/20261022-ethiopia-eritrea-is-there-a-risk-of-a-wider-conflict Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:40:42 +0000 France 24 World News Concerns are mounting as Ethiopia and Eritrea inch closer to war. With Ethiopia now having taken control of the border town of Zalambessa, the fear is that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will send his troops into Eritrea. In Perspective, we spoke to Martin Plaut, a senior research fellow at the Institute https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/22/sdps-presidential-candidate-adebayo-eulogises-the-late-supreme-head-of-cs/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/22/sdps-presidential-candidate-adebayo-eulogises-the-late-supreme-head-of-cs/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:40:21 +0000 PM News Nigerian News He noted that the vacuum left behind by the spiritual leader will be incredibly difficult to fill, "given his historic role in fostering peace and spiritual alignment in the country." https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/919330-cost-of-living-abiodun-to-cut-food-prices-expand-bus-fleet.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/919330-cost-of-living-abiodun-to-cut-food-prices-expand-bus-fleet.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:38:19 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and policies aimed at improving the living conditions of residents. The post Cost of Living: Abiodun to cut food prices, expand bus fleet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.france24.com/en/french-students-demonstrate-again-despite-school-holidays https://www.france24.com/en/french-students-demonstrate-again-despite-school-holidays Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:37:39 +0000 France 24 World News The French "interfac" student movement organised new protests on Thursday, even though it is currently the school holidays in France. Student representatives are set to meet soon with Education Minister Edouard Geffray. Details by FRANCE 24's Ellen Gainsford. https://businessday.ng/technology/article/nigeria-turns-to-uk-standards-to-strengthen-ai-governance-and-oversight/ https://businessday.ng/technology/article/nigeria-turns-to-uk-standards-to-strengthen-ai-governance-and-oversight/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:36:33 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Nigeria is strengthening its capacity to govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) through internationally recognised standards, as the Federal Government works with https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/court-allows-icpc-to-show-selected-cctv-footage-in-el-rufais-10bn-suit/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/court-allows-icpc-to-show-selected-cctv-footage-in-el-rufais-10bn-suit/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:35:11 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, request to play selected CCTV footage in a N10 billion fundamental rights case filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. 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