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Speaking during the Company’s 2 https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/ngx-reverses-gains-as-bearish-pressure-wipes-out-n516-billion-in-market-value/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/ngx-reverses-gains-as-bearish-pressure-wipes-out-n516-billion-in-market-value/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:48:09 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reversed its brief upward traction on Wednesday, returning to negative territory as N515.95 billion was wiped out of equities market capitalisation. 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The lawmakers had reversed their earlier decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (AP https://leadership.ng/kano-assembly-suspends-colleague-for-3-months-over-social-media-post/ https://leadership.ng/kano-assembly-suspends-colleague-for-3-months-over-social-media-post/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:42:56 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended its Minority Whip, Yusuf Bello Aliyu, representing Nasarawa Constituency, for three months over a viral social media video allegedly containing derogatory remarks against Governor Abba Yusuf. The suspension followed the adoption of a report by th https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/how-to-navigate-sports-and-betting-markets-with-pinup-bet-nigeria/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/how-to-navigate-sports-and-betting-markets-with-pinup-bet-nigeria/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:42:39 +0000 PM News Nigerian News This guide walks through the basics of betting in Nigeria and what to review before you place a single wager. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq3djn5nxx12o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq3djn5nxx12o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:42:34 +0000 BBC News World World News The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg. https://thewhistler.ng/falling-food-prices-fail-to-ease-nigerians-cost-of-living-burden-report/ https://thewhistler.ng/falling-food-prices-fail-to-ease-nigerians-cost-of-living-burden-report/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:41:33 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Despite a moderation in food prices, millions of Nigerians continue to face difficulties affording meals as high living costs, weak purchasing power and persistent economic pressures undermine the benefits of declining food expenses, a report by SBM Intelligence has indicated. 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Christopher Chidera, who is also a member of the https://punchng.com/no-ebola-case-in-oyo-commissioner/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/no-ebola-case-in-oyo-commissioner/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:38:37 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Oyo State Government has assured residents that there is no confirmed case of Ebola in the state, activating surveillance and response measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-ebola-case-in-oyo-commissioner/ https://leadership.ng/ekiti-assembly-passes-state-police-bill-transmits-document-observations-to-nass/ https://leadership.ng/ekiti-assembly-passes-state-police-bill-transmits-document-observations-to-nass/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:38:33 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed State Police Bill. The bill was passed after scaling second and third readings following robust debate during a plenary session, with all 21 lawmakers present supporting its passage. This signalled the Assembly’s endorsement of the proposed https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/odd-lots-what-made-the-us-economy-thrive-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/odd-lots-what-made-the-us-economy-thrive-video Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:38:30 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Professor James Robinson of the University of Chicago joins Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway to discuss the role that inclusivity, innovation and creativity play in a successful economy and whether the US has become a failing state. 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In a condolence statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio desc https://thewhistler.ng/ebola-nscia-urges-imams-islamic-scholars-to-intensify-public-awareness/ https://thewhistler.ng/ebola-nscia-urges-imams-islamic-scholars-to-intensify-public-awareness/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:37:11 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Chief Imams, Islamic scholars and Muslim organisations nationwide to intensify public awareness of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) through Friday sermons, religious gatherings and community engagements. The Council made the call in a publi https://thewhistler.ng/nigeria-sliding-into-full-authoritarian-rule-under-tinubu-apm-campaign/ https://thewhistler.ng/nigeria-sliding-into-full-authoritarian-rule-under-tinubu-apm-campaign/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:36:07 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of steering Nigeria towards full authoritarian rule, alleging that democratic freedoms, institutional accountability and the rule of law have been systematically eroded. The organisation, https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1015568/samsung-the-frame-tv-2026-deal-sale https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1015568/samsung-the-frame-tv-2026-deal-sale Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:40 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech If you want a TV but prefer something that won’t clash with your room’s decor, Samsung’s The Frame is a standout option that’s designed to look like a piece of framed art instead of a black, monolithic rectangle mounted to your wall. You can buy the latest version of the 55-inch Samsung Frame https://thewhistler.ng/jamb-tightens-identity-checks-as-nimc-collaboration-deepens/ https://thewhistler.ng/jamb-tightens-identity-checks-as-nimc-collaboration-deepens/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:34:04 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has tightened identity checks for UTME candidates as it deepens collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Segun Aina, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interaction with candi https://leadership.ng/ebola-scare-nbma-offers-experts-for-fct-containment-efforts/ https://leadership.ng/ebola-scare-nbma-offers-experts-for-fct-containment-efforts/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:33:17 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has offered to deploy its biosafety experts to support efforts to contain an imported case of Ebola virus disease confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urging Nigerians to remain vigilant and avoid spreading unverified information about the https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20261021-canadian-publisher-drops-author-orelien-after-confirming-he-used-ai-in-debut-novel https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20261021-canadian-publisher-drops-author-orelien-after-confirming-he-used-ai-in-debut-novel Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:54 +0000 France 24 World News The Canadian publisher representing Thélyson Orélien on Wednesday said it had dropped the prize-nominated writer over new information indicating that he did use artificial intelligence to write his acclaimed debut. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/presidency-turns-to-skills-training-to-tackle-insecurity/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/presidency-turns-to-skills-training-to-tackle-insecurity/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:51 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News —Tinubu’s aides seek to steer vulnerable youths away from crime through vocational education, entrepreneurship By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency on Wednesday said it is seeking to tackle insecurity through expanded vocational training and entrepreneurship programmes aimed at https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/senate-rejects-nmdpras-pms-import-records-summons-agency-heads/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/senate-rejects-nmdpras-pms-import-records-summons-agency-heads/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:05 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has rejected the volume of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports reported by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for 2022 and 2023 over significant discrepancies with figures supplied by the Nigeria https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/argentina-s-bond-selloff-blindsides-bulls-as-election-fears-grow https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/argentina-s-bond-selloff-blindsides-bulls-as-election-fears-grow Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:28:46 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks A rout in Argentina’s bonds has taken bullish investors by surprise, as a global emerging markets pullback compounds concerns over President Javier Milei’s reelection prospects and the country’s ability to meet billions in upcoming debt payments. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/reps-demand-answers-from-mtn-airtel-glo-over-poor-services/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/reps-demand-answers-from-mtn-airtel-glo-over-poor-services/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:27:25 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The decision followed the adoption of two motions sponsored by lawmakers Sunday Umeha and Afam Ogene. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/acf-urges-transparency-in-nigeria-us-minerals-deal/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/acf-urges-transparency-in-nigeria-us-minerals-deal/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:25:12 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The forum stressed that mineral exploitation must guarantee local employment, skills development, Nigerian participation, infrastructure, environmental protection and fair compensation for affected communities. https://dailytrust.com/over-100-students-hospitalised-as-ogun-schools-record-fresh-gas-leak-case/ https://dailytrust.com/over-100-students-hospitalised-as-ogun-schools-record-fresh-gas-leak-case/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:25:01 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Over 100 students across several secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, were reportedly hospitalised, on Wednesday, following the fresh case of gas leak in the areas. It was gathered that the students were hospitalised at the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, the General Hosp https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/no-ebola-in-niger-state-on-high-alert-health-director/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/no-ebola-in-niger-state-on-high-alert-health-director/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:24:48 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Clare Nnabuike, Minna The Niger State Government has assured residents that no Ebola case has been detected in the state, saying it has activated emergency response measures to prevent a possible outbreak. The Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, Dr Ibrahim Idris, gave the a https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/odd-lots-why-politics-is-economists-blindspot https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/odd-lots-why-politics-is-economists-blindspot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:23:44 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Trade unions, rent stabilization and price controls — these are policies that conventional economics tells us capitalism would be better off without. Professor James Robinson of the University of Chicago joins Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway to explain why he thinks economists need to consider pol https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2023-obi-datti-campaign-leaders-dump-obi-back-tinubu/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2023-obi-datti-campaign-leaders-dump-obi-back-tinubu/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:23:17 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Some former members of the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The former campaign officials, under a new https://punchng.com/over-100-ogun-students-hospitalised-after-inhaling-toxic-gas/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/over-100-ogun-students-hospitalised-after-inhaling-toxic-gas/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:22:55 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Over 100 students in several Ogun secondary schools have been hospitalised after inhaling a toxic gaseous substance, identified as methane, in a recurring Read More: https://punchng.com/over-100-ogun-students-hospitalised-after-inhaling-toxic-gas/ https://businessday.ng/technology/article/experts-calls-for-stronger-exit-routes-to-unlock-liquidity-in-africas-private-markets/ https://businessday.ng/technology/article/experts-calls-for-stronger-exit-routes-to-unlock-liquidity-in-africas-private-markets/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:21:36 +0000 BusinessDay Tech Naija Tech Africa’s private investment market needs stronger exit mechanisms, deeper institutional investor participation and improved capital-recycling opportunities to sustain investment growth, https://leadership.ng/kimmich-out-of-bayerns-arsenal-match-after-family-bereavement/ https://leadership.ng/kimmich-out-of-bayerns-arsenal-match-after-family-bereavement/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Bayern Munich have confirmed that Joshua Kimmich will not feature in Wednesday’s Champions League league-phase match against Arsenal because of a death in his immediate family. The Germany captain is absent from the squad for the fixture in Munich. Bayern said Kimmich was unavailable after the berea https://dailytrust.com/breast-cancer-we-records-four-new-cases-weekly-kwara-surgeon/ https://dailytrust.com/breast-cancer-we-records-four-new-cases-weekly-kwara-surgeon/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:19:09 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Breast cancer accounts for up to four new cases weekly in Kwara State, a consultant surgeon at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Olayide Agodirin, has disclosed. He warned that the disease could remain undetected for years before symptoms become apparent. Agodirin said breast https://www.theverge.com/games/1015647/ea-is-shutting-down-bioware https://www.theverge.com/games/1015647/ea-is-shutting-down-bioware Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:19:07 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech BioWare, the legendary studio behind RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, is shutting down, the company confirmed in a statement. Alongside the closure, Electronic Arts has chosen not to continue development on the next Mass Effect game that was in the works https://thewhistler.ng/discos-remit-n385-44bn-to-electricity-market-in-q2-report/ https://thewhistler.ng/discos-remit-n385-44bn-to-electricity-market-in-q2-report/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:19:05 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) remitted N385.44bn, representing a 94 per cent market remittance rate, against invoices issued by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and the Market Operator (MO) in the https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/21/us-vaccine-trial-african-newborns-hepatitis-b https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/21/us-vaccine-trial-african-newborns-hepatitis-b Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:56 +0000 The Guardian World News Hepatitis B study in Guinea-Bissau that was to be funded by CDC and that drew global backlash ‘will not move forward’The US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial in African newborns that drew global backlash was halted, the lead researcher said on Wednesday.It was “now clear” that the study “will not mov https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/blacksmith-hits-unicorn-valuation-after-sequoia-leads-series-c/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/blacksmith-hits-unicorn-valuation-after-sequoia-leads-series-c/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:27 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Blacksmith, a platform that lets companies build and test AI code more effectively, just announced a $66 million Series C round led by Sequoia that values the company at $1 billion. https://leadership.ng/chukwueze-set-for-spell-out-after-hip-injury/ https://leadership.ng/chukwueze-set-for-spell-out-after-hip-injury/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:01 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is facing a period on the sidelines after picking up a hip problem, with the club awaiting further medical guidance on the severity of the issue. The 27-year-old was absent from Wednesday’s training session as Milan prepared for their UEFA Europa League meeting with https://leadership.ng/stakeholders-seek-formalisation-of-transport-sector-at-cilt-nigeria-conference/ https://leadership.ng/stakeholders-seek-formalisation-of-transport-sector-at-cilt-nigeria-conference/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:17:44 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Stakeholders in Nigeria’s transport and logistics industry have called for the formalisation of the country’s largely informal transport sector to improve economic contributions, strengthen regulation and promote sustainable national development. The call was made at the 2026 National Conference and https://thewhistler.ng/police-recover-stolen-n8m-car-arrest-mechanic/ https://thewhistler.ng/police-recover-stolen-n8m-car-arrest-mechanic/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:17:17 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Kano State Police Command has recovered a stolen Kia Optima valued at N8m and arrested a 24-year-old mechanic allegedly found in possession of the vehicle. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa. According to the https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/united-misses-estimates-squeezed-by-jet-fuel-costs-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/united-misses-estimates-squeezed-by-jet-fuel-costs-video Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:17:15 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks United Airlines forecast weaker-than-expected earnings for the final three months of the year, underscoring how soaring jet fuel prices are eating into airline profits despite resilient demand for travel. Bloomberg's George Ferguson joins Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg) https://leadership.ng/plateau-indigenous-youths-dismiss-campaign-of-calumny-petition-against-security-operatives/ https://leadership.ng/plateau-indigenous-youths-dismiss-campaign-of-calumny-petition-against-security-operatives/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:16:21 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A coalition of Plateau indigenous youth organisations has dismissed what it described as the campaign of calumny orchestrated against the Department of State Services (DSS), the Mobile Police Force and the Plateau State security outfit “Operation Rainbow.”     They also rejected a petition https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/military-pensions-board-chair-vows-to-end-payment-delays/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/military-pensions-board-chair-vows-to-end-payment-delays/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:16:08 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Kingsley Omonobi The new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Major General Julius Ehioze Osifo, has pledged to tackle delays in the payment of pensions, gratuities and death benefits to retired military personnel and families of deceased service members. Osifo said delays in paying dea https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/nbti-unveils-600-million-investment-pipeline-through-global-partnerships/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/nbti-unveils-600-million-investment-pipeline-through-global-partnerships/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:15:43 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) says it has unlocked investment and development-finance pipeline exceeding $600 million through international partnerships, including a $500 million solar-energy partnership and a $100 million financing memorandum of understanding (MoU). The post N https://punchng.com/ucl-osimhen-returns-to-france-as-galatasaray-face-lille/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ucl-osimhen-returns-to-france-as-galatasaray-face-lille/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:15:25 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen returns to France to face his former club as Galatasaray take on Lille in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-osimhen-returns-to-france-as-galatasaray-face-lille/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/918957-why-i-get-scared-whenever-funke-akindele-calls-me-for-a-job-jide-kosoko.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/918957-why-i-get-scared-whenever-funke-akindele-calls-me-for-a-job-jide-kosoko.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:15:09 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The 72-year-old actor disclosed this during an interview on the African A-List podcast. The post Why I get scared whenever Funke Akindele calls me for a job — Jide Kosoko appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/cso-clarifies-certificate-fee-at-auchi-polytechnic/ https://leadership.ng/cso-clarifies-certificate-fee-at-auchi-polytechnic/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:14:51 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A civil society organisation (CSO), Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI), has picked holes in a media report that the management of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, charges students N50,000 for the issuance of certificates. The group described the figure as misleading and appealed for respo https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-opposition-coalition-closer-to-picking-consensus-candidate-g100/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-opposition-coalition-closer-to-picking-consensus-candidate-g100/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:13:19 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The G-100 opposition coalition has intensified efforts to produce a consensus candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, inaugurating key committees to solidify its negotiations. The post 2027: Opposition coalition closer to picking consensus candidate – G100 ap https://www.tvcnews.tv/shettima-tells-states-to-stop-depending-on-fg-for-electricity/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/shettima-tells-states-to-stop-depending-on-fg-for-electricity/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:12:18 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged state governments to end their reliance on the Federal Government for electricity solutions by establishing functional power markets and attracting private investment. The post Shettima Tells States To Stop Depending On FG For Electricity appeared first on Tr https://newtelegraphng.com/nelfund-warns-against-compulsory-student-loans/ https://newtelegraphng.com/nelfund-warns-against-compulsory-student-loans/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned against making student loans compulsory for tertiary institution students, insisting that only those who genuinely need financial assistance should be encouraged to access the facility. The Fund said compelling students to borrow regardless of th https://newtelegraphng.com/students-hospitalised-after-methane-emission-in-ogun/ https://newtelegraphng.com/students-hospitalised-after-methane-emission-in-ogun/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:11:12 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Several secondary school students were hospitalised on Wednesday after a fresh outbreak of methane emissions affected Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Igbo and Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State. New Telegraph gathered that the incident affected students at Anglican Girls Grammar School, including its public and private secti https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/918953-kano-governor-renominates-commisioner-forced-to-resign-for-bailing-drug-suspect.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/918953-kano-governor-renominates-commisioner-forced-to-resign-for-bailing-drug-suspect.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:10:21 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Namadi resigned in August 2025 following intense controversy over his role in securing bail for an alleged drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu. The post Kano governor renominates commisioner forced to resign for bailing drug suspect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.france24.com/en/macron-visits-riyadh-show-solidarity-amid-houthi-attacks-ease-tensions-home-via-fuel-deal https://www.france24.com/en/macron-visits-riyadh-show-solidarity-amid-houthi-attacks-ease-tensions-home-via-fuel-deal Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:37 +0000 France 24 World News French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to Riyadh in a bid to underscore French support for the kingdom amid intensified attacks by Houthi rebels and an attempt to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports. https://erik.gdn/docs/afd-emails/en/ https://erik.gdn/docs/afd-emails/en/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:07:25 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://erik.gdn/docs/afd-emails/en/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50184270 Points: 11 # Comments: 1 https://www.completesports.com/euromatch-npfl-enyimba-unveil-six-man-nominees-for-octobers-fans-player-of-the-month-award/ https://www.completesports.com/euromatch-npfl-enyimba-unveil-six-man-nominees-for-octobers-fans-player-of-the-month-award/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:06:53 +0000 Completesports Football Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba FC have unveiled six players nominated for the club’s Fans Player of the Month award for October. The People’s Elephant announced the nominees on Tuesday via their official X handle. The six-man shortlist includes: Ifeany https://newtelegraphng.com/reps-okay-bill-to-establish-national-organ-donation-transplant-authority/ https://newtelegraphng.com/reps-okay-bill-to-establish-national-organ-donation-transplant-authority/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:06:32 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed through second reading a bill seeking for an act to establish a comprehensive framework for deceased organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Nigeria, while protecting donors, recipients, families and the integrity of the transplantation syste https://thewhistler.ng/only-108-underage-candidates-qualify-for-university-admission-alausa/ https://thewhistler.ng/only-108-underage-candidates-qualify-for-university-admission-alausa/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:05:56 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has described under-16 candidates who scored above 80 per cent in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as the geniuses who will change Nigeria and the world, saying they represent just 0.005 per cent of all JAMB candidates. Alausa sai https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-meets-with-zenith-bank-founder-jim-ovia-budget-office-dg-in-aso-villa/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-meets-with-zenith-bank-founder-jim-ovia-budget-office-dg-in-aso-villa/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:04:44 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA– PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu met on Tuesday with Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank and chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President also met separately with the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federati https://thewhistler.ng/ebola-vaccinologist-calls-for-local-vaccine-development-manufacturing/ https://thewhistler.ng/ebola-vaccinologist-calls-for-local-vaccine-development-manufacturing/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:04:10 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News A renowned vaccinologist and founder of Innovative Biotech Nigeria, Dr Simon Agwale, Wednesday, told THE WHISTLER that the renewed threat of Ebola in Nigeria is another urgent reminder that “our country cannot continue to depend entirely on foreign nations for the development and supply of lif https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918951-alleged-n27bn-fraud-i-didnt-receive-payment-instructions-from-ex-governor-ishaku-but-his-co-accused.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918951-alleged-n27bn-fraud-i-didnt-receive-payment-instructions-from-ex-governor-ishaku-but-his-co-accused.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:03:55 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Ishaku's lawyer attempted to distance him from the suspicious payments made into the state official's bank account. The post Alleged N27bn Fraud: I didn’t receive payment instructions from ex-governor Ishaku, but his co-accused appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://businessday.ng/health/article/erectile-dysfunction-may-signal-heart-disease-doctor-warns-nigerian-men/ https://businessday.ng/health/article/erectile-dysfunction-may-signal-heart-disease-doctor-warns-nigerian-men/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:03:21 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Erectile dysfunction may be an early indicator of cardiovascular disease, a Nigerian doctor has warned, urging men to seek medical https://thewhistler.ng/wike-courts-fct-opposition-leaders-for-tinubus-re-election/ https://thewhistler.ng/wike-courts-fct-opposition-leaders-for-tinubus-re-election/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:02:10 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has secured declarations of support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid from All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Abuja. The declarations came on Wednesday during a meeting with political https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/dangote-acquires-25-stake-in-kenya-pipeline/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/dangote-acquires-25-stake-in-kenya-pipeline/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says his company has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company in a deal valued at approximately $327 million. Dangote announced the acquisition on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, according to Reuters, saying the investment https://newtelegraphng.com/suspend-congregational-prayers-if-ebola-symptoms-emerge-nscia-tells-muslims/ https://newtelegraphng.com/suspend-congregational-prayers-if-ebola-symptoms-emerge-nscia-tells-muslims/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:48 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslims who develop symptoms suggestive of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to avoid congregational prayers pending medical assessment, as it called for calm and vigilance following the confirmation of a case in the Federal Capital Territor https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/benue-assembly-passes-state-police-bill-seeks-constitutional-amendment/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/benue-assembly-passes-state-police-bill-seeks-constitutional-amendment/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:37 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Benue Assembly passes state police bill, seeks constitutional amendment The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to amend the Nigerian Constitution to allow the establishment of state police, adding its voice to ongoing efforts to decentralise policing and address the country’s se https://www.theverge.com/column/1015563/blood-death-clock-longevity-apps-health-tech https://www.theverge.com/column/1015563/blood-death-clock-longevity-apps-health-tech Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. 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Tinubu’s message was released on Wednesday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. The p https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/macron-makes-surprise-saudi-visit-as-france-secures-extra-diesel-supplies?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/macron-makes-surprise-saudi-visit-as-france-secures-extra-diesel-supplies?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:58:39 +0000 Al Jazeera World News French president meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss energy, security, and infrastructure. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck20rver1j31o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck20rver1j31o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:58:16 +0000 BBC News World World News Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/918948-kidnappers-kill-seven-year-old-boy-after-demanding-%e2%82%a62-5m-ransom.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/918948-kidnappers-kill-seven-year-old-boy-after-demanding-%e2%82%a62-5m-ransom.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:58:15 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The boy was found dead in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, hours after suspected kidnappers reportedly demanded a ₦2.5 million ransom from his family. The post Kidnappers kill seven-year-old boy after demanding ₦2.5m ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/10-21-reported-paris-shopkeepers-truamatised?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/10-21-reported-paris-shopkeepers-truamatised?traffic_source=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:57:15 +0000 Al Jazeera World News ‘I have nothing left.’ Small business owners in Paris say they are traumatised after rioters looted their shops. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/blackstone-apollo-may-be-allowed-to-buy-nfl-team-stakes-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/blackstone-apollo-may-be-allowed-to-buy-nfl-team-stakes-video Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:54:39 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Bloomberg has learned that Blackstone Inc. and a unit of Apollo Global Management Inc. may be allowed to buy minority stakes in NFL teams at some point. Talks are preliminary and there's no deal yet. Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu reports. (Source: Bloomberg) https://newtelegraphng.com/troops-foil-pipeline-vandalism-apprehend-suspects-in-benue/ https://newtelegraphng.com/troops-foil-pipeline-vandalism-apprehend-suspects-in-benue/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:53:51 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Whirl- Stroke, has said their men have foiled an alleged pipeline vandalism attempt at Gou community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, apprehending a suspected pipe transporter during an intelligence-led operation on Wednesday. Acting Media Inf https://www.completesports.com/mac-allister-iraola-has-fixed-liverpool-issue/ https://www.completesports.com/mac-allister-iraola-has-fixed-liverpool-issue/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:51:29 +0000 Completesports Football Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has credited manager Andoni Iraola with successfully resolving key underlying problems within the squad following a smooth start to his tenure. From his first 11 matches in charge across all competitions, Iraola has registered seven wins, three draws, and jus https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/egypt-entering-yemen-war-makes-situation-more-difficult-iran/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/egypt-entering-yemen-war-makes-situation-more-difficult-iran/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:51:21 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that any interference in the Yemen war by Egypt or any other country would make the situation "more difficult". The post Egypt entering Yemen war makes situation ‘more difficult’ – Iran appeared first on Vanguard News. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/caf-inspects-abuja-facilities-ahead-of-nigerias-hosting-of-general-assembly/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/21/caf-inspects-abuja-facilities-ahead-of-nigerias-hosting-of-general-assembly/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:47:30 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The CAF team, accompanied by a six member Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) delegation led by its Director of Communications, Dr Ademola Olajire, inspected key facilities in Abuja. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/918939-nibss-transactilitys-partnership-delivers-national-payment-stack.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/918939-nibss-transactilitys-partnership-delivers-national-payment-stack.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News NPS is a next-generation ISO-20022 instant payments platform designed and developed by NIBSS for Nigeria’s payments ecosystem. The post NIBSS, Transactility’s partnership delivers National Payment Stack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/spacex-bonds-weaken-credit-risk-gauge-worsens-on-debt-fears https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/spacex-bonds-weaken-credit-risk-gauge-worsens-on-debt-fears Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:43:41 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks SpaceX bonds weakened Wednesday after the company posted results that surpassed analysts’ estimates but also said it was investing aggressively, signaling more borrowing could be ahead. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/poor-network-reps-give-mtn-airtel-glo-mafab-seven-days/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/poor-network-reps-give-mtn-airtel-glo-mafab-seven-days/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:43:31 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the persistent poor quality of telecommunications services in Nigeria has given the chief executive officers of MTN, Airtel, Globacom, Mafab Communications and other operators seven days to appear before it. The https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/gombe-treats-74-cholera-patients-declares-outbreak/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/gombe-treats-74-cholera-patients-declares-outbreak/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:42:40 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Gombe State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Kedo village, Todi Ward, Billiri Local Government Area, after diarrhoea and vomiting reportedly killed two people on October 4, 2026. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Adamu-Danladi Bojude, announced this during a media briefing i https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/promessas-bilionarias-marcam-reta-final-de-lula-e-flavio-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-21/promessas-bilionarias-marcam-reta-final-de-lula-e-flavio-video Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:32 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks O repórter Daniel Carvalho conta sobre as promessas bilionárias na reta final de Lula e Bolsonaro. Com produção e edição de Patricia Xavier (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918933-first-lady-oluremi-tinubu-to-inaugurate-pbat-door-to-door-movements-abuja-office.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/918933-first-lady-oluremi-tinubu-to-inaugurate-pbat-door-to-door-movements-abuja-office.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:04 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement is establishing a presence in 36 states and the FCT. The post First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to inaugurate PBAT Door-to-Door Movement’s Abuja office appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/tax-busting-trades-fuel-rush-for-muni-etfs-after-fall-selloff https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/tax-busting-trades-fuel-rush-for-muni-etfs-after-fall-selloff Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:40:40 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Owners of municipal bonds usually aren’t happy to see their holdings go into the red, but this year, they’re taking full advantage of negative returns in September and early October. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/acf-laments-fgn-refusal-to-disclose-agreement-with-us-on-exploitation-of-minerals-in-nigeria/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/acf-laments-fgn-refusal-to-disclose-agreement-with-us-on-exploitation-of-minerals-in-nigeria/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:40:31 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has expressed concern at what it views as "the refusal or reluctance of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) to disclose details of the agreement widely reported in the national and international press, to have been signed with the United States on 23rd Sep https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/elon-musk-regains-trillionaire-status-as-wealth-jumps-88-billion/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/21/elon-musk-regains-trillionaire-status-as-wealth-jumps-88-billion/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:40:02 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Elon Musk has regained his status as the world's richest trillionaire after his estimated net worth surged by $88 billion on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following a sharp increase in the share prices of SpaceX and Tesla The post Elon Musk regains trillionaire status as wealth jumps $88 billion appe