https://naijadigest.ng/ Nigeria’s one-stop hub for breaking news, tech, football, celebrity gossip, Naija music, live TV, exchange rates and trending topics. en-ng Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:29:41 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/mamdani-says-feds-have-abdicated-on-ai-urges-new-yorkers-to-push-back/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/mamdani-says-feds-have-abdicated-on-ai-urges-new-yorkers-to-push-back/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:27:03 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/the-death-of-a-public-intellectual-patrick-dele-cole-1940-2026/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/the-death-of-a-public-intellectual-patrick-dele-cole-1940-2026/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:17:27 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News By REUBEN ABATI Death is a fact of life, no living thing exists forever, not even nature itself, for it is written that even the best and the brightest, shall https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/market-cap-drops-below-n160tn-on-profit-taking-in-dangote-cement-others/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/market-cap-drops-below-n160tn-on-profit-taking-in-dangote-cement-others/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:13:49 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Kayode Tokede The Nigerian stock market began the new week on a downward momemtum, as investors profit-taking in Dangote Cement Plc and 38 ithers dragged  market capitalization  below the N160 https://punchng.com/road-safety-collective-responsibility-special-marshal/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/road-safety-collective-responsibility-special-marshal/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:07:23 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A new FRSC Honourary Special Marshal, Ifeanyi Ezeagu, has called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility for road safety after his investiture in So Read More: https://punchng.com/road-safety-collective-responsibility-special-marshal/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/saudi-arabia-cancels-2026-davos-in-the-desert-amid-houthi-attacks?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/saudi-arabia-cancels-2026-davos-in-the-desert-amid-houthi-attacks?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:05:31 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home. https://punchng.com/2027-ndigbo-group-banks-on-grassroots-mobilisation-for-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-ndigbo-group-banks-on-grassroots-mobilisation-for-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:52 +0000 Punch Nigerian News An Ndigbo group has said sustained grassroots mobilisation can improve President Bola Tinubu’s electoral prospects in the South-East ahead of the 2027 elec Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndigbo-group-banks-on-grassroots-mobilisation-for-tinubu/ https://punchng.com/abia-pdp-candidate-pledges-oil-well-revival-industrialisation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/abia-pdp-candidate-pledges-oil-well-revival-industrialisation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:51 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The PDP governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has pledged to restore Ukwa East as an oil-producing council and industrialise the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-pdp-candidate-pledges-oil-well-revival-industrialisation/ https://punchng.com/gb-stars-aim-for-olympic-spots/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/gb-stars-aim-for-olympic-spots/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:43 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Great Britain’s top gymnasts compete at the 54th World Championships in Rotterdam, aiming to secure qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Read More: https://punchng.com/gb-stars-aim-for-olympic-spots/ https://punchng.com/caledonian-charity-cup-returns-to-ikoyi-club/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/caledonian-charity-cup-returns-to-ikoyi-club/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:41 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Caledonian Charity Cup returns to Ikoyi Club 1938 on October 30, with 25 teams competing to raise funds for the Foster Paradise Homes orphanage. Read More: https://punchng.com/caledonian-charity-cup-returns-to-ikoyi-club/ https://punchng.com/ajayi-elebire-camp-selects-40-players-in-lagos-screening/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ajayi-elebire-camp-selects-40-players-in-lagos-screening/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:40 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Ajayi Elebire Elite Basketball Camp has selected 40 players from a screening in Lagos for its fifth edition holding in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-elebire-camp-selects-40-players-in-lagos-screening/ https://punchng.com/mangongo-demands-calm-as-nigeria-begins-cricket-wcup-quest/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/mangongo-demands-calm-as-nigeria-begins-cricket-wcup-quest/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:39 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigeria’s head coach, Stephen Mangongo, has urged the Yellow Greens to remain calm as they begin their 2028 ICC T20 World Cup qualification quest against T Read More: https://punchng.com/mangongo-demands-calm-as-nigeria-begins-cricket-wcup-quest/ https://punchng.com/niger-pdp-gov-candidate-vows-to-restore-rural-womens-dignity/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/niger-pdp-gov-candidate-vows-to-restore-rural-womens-dignity/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:21 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Niger State PDP governorship candidate, Muhammad Nami, has vowed to restore the livelihood and dignity of rural women affected by insecurity and displaceme Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-pdp-gov-candidate-vows-to-restore-rural-womens-dignity/ https://punchng.com/bauchi-ndc-gov-candidate-dumps-party/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/bauchi-ndc-gov-candidate-dumps-party/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:08 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Bauchi State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Ibrahim Kashim, has announced his resignation from the party, effective October Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-ndc-gov-candidate-dumps-party/ https://leadership.ng/i-wrote-my-will-at-30-realised-i-didnt-want-children-despite-being-an-only-child-chude-jideonwo/ https://leadership.ng/i-wrote-my-will-at-30-realised-i-didnt-want-children-despite-being-an-only-child-chude-jideonwo/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:58:28 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has revealed that he wrote his will at the age of 30 or 31 after reflecting on death, his family responsibilities, and the legacy he wants to leave behind. Jideonwo disclosed during an October 2026 interview on Beyond with Ezinne, where he discussed his personal jou https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/psn-seeks-tougher-penalties-for-drug-fakers-proposes-n25m-fine-20-year-jail-term/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/psn-seeks-tougher-penalties-for-drug-fakers-proposes-n25m-fine-20-year-jail-term/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) on Monday called for tougher punishment for manufacturers and distributors of fake drugs, proposing a minimum fine of N25 million and prison terms of between five and 20 years for offenders to deter offenders and protect public health.Addr https://efe.com/english/latest-news/2026-10-20/lula-supporters-protest-against-meta-to-denounce-its-electoral-interference/ https://efe.com/english/latest-news/2026-10-20/lula-supporters-protest-against-meta-to-denounce-its-electoral-interference/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:53:52 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://efe.com/english/latest-news/2026-10-20/lula-supporters-protest-against-meta-to-denounce-its-electoral-interference/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50159993 Points: 4 # Comments: 0 https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-igbo-group-backs-tinubu-yayi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-igbo-group-backs-tinubu-yayi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:48:37 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Ogun State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-igbo-group-backs-tinubu-yayi/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-20/treasuries-losing-luster-as-hedge-tool-citi-australia-ceo-says https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-20/treasuries-losing-luster-as-hedge-tool-citi-australia-ceo-says Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:34:32 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Treasuries are losing their luster as a portfolio hedge as increasing supply, persistent inflation and rising neutral rates weaken their appeal, according to Citigroup Inc.’s top Australia banker. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/release-epstein-files-protester-interrupts-jd-vances-speech?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/release-epstein-files-protester-interrupts-jd-vances-speech?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:18:48 +0000 Al Jazeera World News A protester demanding the release of the Epstein files interrupted US Vice President JD Vance's speech. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/rashida-tlaib-demands-arrest-of-israeli-soldier-linked-to-hind-rajab-death?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/rashida-tlaib-demands-arrest-of-israeli-soldier-linked-to-hind-rajab-death?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:18:20 +0000 Al Jazeera World News US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-israel-visit?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-israel-visit?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:08:01 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources. https://dailytrust.com/the-broken-promise-of-1945-global-souths-rise-at-the-un-demands-a-new-world-order-iii/ https://dailytrust.com/the-broken-promise-of-1945-global-souths-rise-at-the-un-demands-a-new-world-order-iii/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:06:25 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News If the veto is the United Nations’ original sin, Gaza is its crucifixion. After the horrific Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, which killed some 1,200 Israelis and saw hundreds taken hostage, Israel launched a campaign that many international observers have described as genocide—tens of thousands of https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/exiled-critic-of-rwandan-president-found-beheaded-in-uganda?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/exiled-critic-of-rwandan-president-found-beheaded-in-uganda?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:06:00 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Ugandan police say a male body has been found in a village near Kampala, and his head has yet to be located. https://thesun.ng/fg-to-introduce-fuel-tax-when-incomes-improve/ https://thesun.ng/fg-to-introduce-fuel-tax-when-incomes-improve/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:04:19 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Federal Government said it would introduce a fuel tax when the economy stabilises and Nigerians’ incomes improve sufficiently to accommodate the additional cost. The post FG to introduce fuel tax when incomes improve appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://dailytrust.com/pdp-aspirant-threatens-to-sue-inec-over-exclusion-from-list/ https://dailytrust.com/pdp-aspirant-threatens-to-sue-inec-over-exclusion-from-list/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:01:56 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News A governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Topa Olusegun Peter, has threatened to sue the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged exclusion of his name from the final list. Peter, through his lawyers, Neplus Ultra Attorneys, also as https://dailytrust.com/opposition-yet-to-unveil-campaign-plans-in-katsina/ https://dailytrust.com/opposition-yet-to-unveil-campaign-plans-in-katsina/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:01:08 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News With less than 100 days remaining before the commencement of the 2027 general election campaign season, opposition parties in Katsina State have yet to publicly inaugurate their campaign councils or unveil comprehensive strategies for the forthcoming polls. The development has come into prominence a https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/reps-back-tinubu-dangote-nmdpra-demand-pipeline-funding/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/reps-back-tinubu-dangote-nmdpra-demand-pipeline-funding/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News …Open probes into NIPCO gas licences,NNPCL executive By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has passed votes of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and https://ipinfo.io/blog/france-fridges-hack https://ipinfo.io/blog/france-fridges-hack Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:49 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://ipinfo.io/blog/france-fridges-hack Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50159616 Points: 48 # Comments: 31 https://dailytrust.com/igbos-have-always-supported-my-political-aspirations-yayi/ https://dailytrust.com/igbos-have-always-supported-my-political-aspirations-yayi/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:44 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State,  Senator Olamilekan Adeola, y known as Yayi has assured the Igbos in the state that he will run an inclusive government as they’ve always being part of his political journey. Yayi stated this when the apex Igbo socio-cultural gro https://dailytrust.com/yari-leads-apc-pcc-delegation-to-northern-monarchs/ https://dailytrust.com/yari-leads-apc-pcc-delegation-to-northern-monarchs/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:34 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) and Senator representing Zamfara West, continued his nationwide consultative tour on Monday with high-profile visits to prominent traditional rulers across Northern Nigeria. Following Su https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-20/french-protests-taper-off-as-officials-admit-failure-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-20/french-protests-taper-off-as-officials-admit-failure-video Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks French officials have rolled out tougher security measures and pledged aid for businesses after cost-of-living protests degenerated into violence, vandalism and looting. Bloomberg's Rosalind Mathieson has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/20/draft-3?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/20/draft-3?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran. https://dailytrust.com/2027-ndc-postpones-launch-of-presidential-campaign-council-2/ https://dailytrust.com/2027-ndc-postpones-launch-of-presidential-campaign-council-2/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:59:28 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced a postponement of the inauguration and official unveiling of its National Campaign Council (NCC), shifting the event from Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to Monday, October 26, 2026. A press statement released on Monday by the party’s National Publicity https://dailytrust.com/baba-ahmed-accuses-tinubus-govt-of-neglecting-northerners/ https://dailytrust.com/baba-ahmed-accuses-tinubus-govt-of-neglecting-northerners/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:58:33 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed  has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of humiliating and neglecting Northerners, warning supporters of the President against attempting to buy votes with money. Baba-Ahmed, in a post on his Facebook page, ch https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/fccpc-championing-consumer-rights/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/fccpc-championing-consumer-rights/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:58:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) remains relatively unknown to many Nigerians, despite its continuing work as the primary regulator charged with protecting consumer rights and promoting fair https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/court-grants-n3m-bail-to-woman-over-alleged-cyberstalking-of-okoya/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/court-grants-n3m-bail-to-woman-over-alleged-cyberstalking-of-okoya/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Stories by Steve Aya  The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted N3 million bail to a 35-year-old woman, Ifeoma Vivian Nwafor, arraigned over alleged cyberstalking involving Chief (Dr) Mrs https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/ekiti-names-high-court-complex-after-omoleye-jca-on-retirement/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/ekiti-names-high-court-complex-after-omoleye-jca-on-retirement/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado-Ekiti After nearly 48 years of distinguished service in the legal profession and Judiciary, the career of Hon. Justice Oyebisi Omoleye, JCA, reached a fitting climax last https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/exclusive-jurisdiction-of-the-investment-and-securities-tribunal-over-capital-market-disputes/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/exclusive-jurisdiction-of-the-investment-and-securities-tribunal-over-capital-market-disputes/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 12th day of December, 2025 Before their Lordships John Inyang Okoro Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju Adamu Jauro Festus Obande https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/mental-health-suicide-and-akpabios-insensitivity/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/mental-health-suicide-and-akpabios-insensitivity/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The Advocate By Onikepo Braithwaite Onikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com ”….If you first attempt suicide, it is a criminal offence. So, this one that you are saying that we should decriminalise it; once you https://thesun.ng/financing-for-lagos-airport-rail-link-nears-completion-faan-md/ https://thesun.ng/financing-for-lagos-airport-rail-link-nears-completion-faan-md/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:56:53 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),  Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, has said that discussions on financing the planned extension of the Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail into Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) are at an advanced stage. The post Financing for https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/mahmoud-khalil-takes-deportation-fight-to-the-us-supreme-court?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/mahmoud-khalil-takes-deportation-fight-to-the-us-supreme-court?traffic_source=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:56:32 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Lawyers for the former student leader seek to overturn an appeals court decision that would allow for his removal. https://dailytrust.com/ngx-market-cap-declines-by-n1-47trn-falls-below-n160trn/ https://dailytrust.com/ngx-market-cap-declines-by-n1-47trn-falls-below-n160trn/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:56:19 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The Nigerian Exchange’s equities market capitalisation on Monday fell below N160 trillion as bears strike harder on mid- and large-cap stocks on the NGX. N1.47 trillion was wiped out at the beginning of the week, continuing its bearish trend. Last week, the equities market extended its losing streak https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/colombia-illegal-gold-mine-collapse-kills-14-people?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/colombia-illegal-gold-mine-collapse-kills-14-people?traffic_source=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:56:17 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Illegal gold mine collapse in southwestern Colombia leaves 14 people dead, 7 injured. https://www.tvcnews.tv/kenya-court-convicts-preacher-mackenzie-over-murder-of-191-people/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/kenya-court-convicts-preacher-mackenzie-over-murder-of-191-people/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:56:01 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News A Kenyan court has convicted controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused over the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in the Shakahola massacre in Kilifi County. The Mombasa High Court delivered the judgment on Monday, October 19, with Lady Justice Diana Kavedza-Mochach https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/gold-holds-decline-as-energy-led-inflation-weighs-on-rate-path https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/gold-holds-decline-as-energy-led-inflation-weighs-on-rate-path Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:55:45 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Gold held a decline, as elevated oil prices fueled inflation concerns and clouded the Federal Reserve’s path for interest-rate hikes. https://thesun.ng/united-nigeria-airlines-donates-health-centre-borehole-to-ekiti-community/ https://thesun.ng/united-nigeria-airlines-donates-health-centre-borehole-to-ekiti-community/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:55:14 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News United Nigeria Airlines has handed over a community health centre, a solar-powered borehole and a perimeter fence to Aso-Ayegunle, Ado-Ekiti, with Governor Biodun Oyebanji pledging medical equipment, personnel and consumables to make the facility functional. The post United Nigeria Airlines donates https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/anambra-police-presence-at-ibezims-service-to-maintain-peace/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/anambra-police-presence-at-ibezims-service-to-maintain-peace/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police Command has explained that the heavy security presence at St. Faith’s Anglican Cathedral, Awka, during a church service conducted by the suspended Archbishop Alexander Ibezim on Sunday was to maintain law and order and prevent a breakdown of peace. Ibezim, https://thesun.ng/nationwide-blackout-looms-as-power-generation-dips-to-476mw/ https://thesun.ng/nationwide-blackout-looms-as-power-generation-dips-to-476mw/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:50:38 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria’s electricity generation plunged to 476.70 megawatts (MW) on Monday afternoon from about 3,840MW in the morning, raising fresh concerns over the stability of the national grid and worsening power supply to homes and businesses. The post Nationwide blackout looms as power generation dips to 4 https://thesun.ng/weve-come-too-far-to-abandon-economic-reforms-cardoso/ https://thesun.ng/weve-come-too-far-to-abandon-economic-reforms-cardoso/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:50:37 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News From the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, comes assurances that the federal government will not reverse its economic reforms despite the pressures they may attract, saying they are yielding the desired fruits. The post We’ve come too far to abandon economic reforms –Cardoso appeare https://thesun.ng/doubters-said-state-police-would-never-happen-deputy-speaker-kalu/ https://thesun.ng/doubters-said-state-police-would-never-happen-deputy-speaker-kalu/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:50:29 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News In this interview, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu explains why impact, not applause, drives his legislative work, why laws outlive their authors, and why he believes the media is a vital partner of the National Assembly. He also hints at new bills on health an https://dailytrust.com/proposed-nare-bill-poses-risk-to-electricity-market-rea-ceo/ https://dailytrust.com/proposed-nare-bill-poses-risk-to-electricity-market-rea-ceo/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:49:54 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Dr. Abba Aliyu, has cautioned that the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to establish the National Authority for Renewable Energy, NARE, constitutes serious risks to Nigeria’s electricity market https://dailytrust.com/cng-stations-increase-to-12-in-kano/ https://dailytrust.com/cng-stations-increase-to-12-in-kano/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:49:02 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has stated that CNG refuelling stations in Kano State have increased to 12 from virtually none about a year ago. In a statement, the agency said commissioning of two NU Synergy CNG Refuelling Stations and a https://thesun.ng/concerns-as-rising-debt-costs-swallow-fgs-revenue-gains/ https://thesun.ng/concerns-as-rising-debt-costs-swallow-fgs-revenue-gains/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:44:52 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria’s revenue coffers are filling, but the country’s fiscal freedom remains elusive. The post Concerns as rising debt costs swallow FG’s revenue gains appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/quest-merchant-bank-extends-csr-beyond-banking/ https://thesun.ng/quest-merchant-bank-extends-csr-beyond-banking/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:44:47 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Quest Merchant Bank Limited has concluded Questember 2026, its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) month, with interventions spanning financial literacy, environmental sustainability, health and wellbeing, and community support. The post Quest Merchant Bank extends CSR beyond banking app https://thesun.ng/nigeria-battling-problems-created-by-military-incursions-akinleye/ https://thesun.ng/nigeria-battling-problems-created-by-military-incursions-akinleye/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:44:21 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Hon. Morakinyo Ogooluwa Akinleye, a Federal Commissioner at the Public Complaints Commission representing Ogun State, has said Nigeria is still battling problems created by military incursions as it clocks 66, but insisted that the reforms of the Tinubu administration will soon begin to yield result https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/nscale-and-anthropic-are-reportedly-in-talks-for-yet-another-45-billion-compute-deal/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/nscale-and-anthropic-are-reportedly-in-talks-for-yet-another-45-billion-compute-deal/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:39:38 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech In August, Nscale and Anthropic announced a $45 billion compute deal. The two companies are reportedly discussing yet another deal of the same magnitude. https://thesun.ng/customs-afreximbank-plan-modern-border-facilities-to-boost-african-trade/ https://thesun.ng/customs-afreximbank-plan-modern-border-facilities-to-boost-african-trade/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:38:44 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have deepened talks on plans to modernise Nigeria’s borders with Benin and Cameroon to make the movement of goods across African countries faster and easier. The post Customs, Afreximbank plan modern border facilities https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/data-driven-public-relations-practice-key-to-business-sustainability-in-banking/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/data-driven-public-relations-practice-key-to-business-sustainability-in-banking/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:36:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Communication professionals in the financial sector must move beyond intuition and experience and adopt research, analytics and measurable outcomes if they are to protect trust and sustain their businesses. This https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/ajadi-oyo-central-ward-chairmen-strengthen-grassroots-ties-ahead-of-2027/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/ajadi-oyo-central-ward-chairmen-strengthen-grassroots-ties-ahead-of-2027/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:35:45 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots engagement during a meeting with ward chairmen from across the district. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/seepco-trains-35-aibom-youths-on-underwater-welding/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/seepco-trains-35-aibom-youths-on-underwater-welding/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Peter Uzoho  Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has sponsored a 20-week highly specialised underwater welding training programme for the first batch of youths in 31 local https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/minister-iocs-to-chart-path-to-additional-barrels-at-nape-meeting/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/minister-iocs-to-chart-path-to-additional-barrels-at-nape-meeting/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Peter Uzoho  The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, regulators, international and indigenous operators will converge next month to deliberate on how Nigeria can increase oil https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqgm0zy4d23po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqgm0zy4d23po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:22:24 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/n4000-exchange-rate-ndc-asks-why-refineries-are-not-working/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/n4000-exchange-rate-ndc-asks-why-refineries-are-not-working/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted the Federal Government’s warning that a return to petrol subsidy could push the naira to between N3,000 and N4,000 per dollar, demanding explanations for the failure of the country’s refineries to operate effectively. The party https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/at-50-brand-refresh-raises-questions-about-heritage-consumer-loyalty/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/at-50-brand-refresh-raises-questions-about-heritage-consumer-loyalty/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Chioma Obinna As competition in Nigeria’s non-alcoholic beverage market continues to evolve, Maltina, one of the country’s longstanding malt drink brands, has unveiled a refreshed visual identity to mark its 50th anniversary, retaining its familiar taste while introducing redesigned packaging acr https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/tehran-rejects-any-role-in-plot-to-kill-leaders-of-jewish-groups?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/tehran-rejects-any-role-in-plot-to-kill-leaders-of-jewish-groups?traffic_source=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:16:01 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Tehran summons German envoy after two men convicted of trying to kill leaders of Jewish groups, rejects any role. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/catholic-bishops-declare-nationwide-fasting-prayer/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/catholic-bishops-declare-nationwide-fasting-prayer/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has declared a nationwide prayer and fasting programme to promote free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in 2027.The programme, themed ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’, is drawn from Amos 5:24.The bishops announced the initiative in a statement sign https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/jigawa-nuj-secures-release-of-six-inmates/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/jigawa-nuj-secures-release-of-six-inmates/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has secured the release of six inmates from the Gumel Correctional Centre by paying fines imposed on them by the courts. The intervention was part of activities marking the council’s maiden Press Week, aimed at pr https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/children-among-six-killed-in-russian-drone-strike-on-ukraine-park?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/children-among-six-killed-in-russian-drone-strike-on-ukraine-park?traffic_source=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:12:42 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Children among six killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine park https://projectdiscovery.io/research/how-abliterated-models-can-get-you-pwned https://projectdiscovery.io/research/how-abliterated-models-can-get-you-pwned Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:08:52 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://projectdiscovery.io/research/how-abliterated-models-can-get-you-pwned Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50159245 Points: 22 # Comments: 9 https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c6dx07dznpyyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c6dx07dznpyyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:08:25 +0000 BBC News World World News As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-immigration-correctional-service-chiefs/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-immigration-correctional-service-chiefs/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has approved 18-month tenure extensions for Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, and Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service. Following the approval, Nwakuche’s tenure https://newtelegraphng.com/enugu-lg-councils-to-begin-payment-of-25-year-gratuity-arrears/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enugu-lg-councils-to-begin-payment-of-25-year-gratuity-arrears https://newtelegraphng.com/enugu-lg-councils-to-begin-payment-of-25-year-gratuity-arrears/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enugu-lg-councils-to-begin-payment-of-25-year-gratuity-arrears Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:14 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Dedicate 10% of monthly allocations to gratuities from October The Enugu State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has announced plans to commence the payment of outstanding gratuities owed to retired local government workers, with arrears dating back to 2000. T https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/buhari-if-a-general-couldnt-wipe-out-insecurity-spare-tinubu-yari/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/buhari-if-a-general-couldnt-wipe-out-insecurity-spare-tinubu-yari/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Director-General of All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has said President Bola Tinubu should not be blamed solely for the widespread insecurity in the country.Yari, who stated this during a visit to Kebbi, where he met with Governor Nasir https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/mynt-s-record-ipo-brings-a-new-heavyweight-to-philippine-stocks https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/mynt-s-record-ipo-brings-a-new-heavyweight-to-philippine-stocks Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Shares of Mynt Inc. are set to make their debut Tuesday after the biggest-ever initial public offering in the Philippines, potentially giving global investors a new bet in a market they have ignored for years. https://thewhistler.ng/again-tinubu-extends-immigration-cg-kemi-nandaps-tenure-to-2028/ https://thewhistler.ng/again-tinubu-extends-immigration-cg-kemi-nandaps-tenure-to-2028/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:59:04 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenure of Kemi Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), until June 30, 2028. The extension was announced on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Tinubu also a https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-apc-presidential-campaign-council-visit-kebbi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-apc-presidential-campaign-council-visit-kebbi https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-apc-presidential-campaign-council-visit-kebbi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-apc-presidential-campaign-council-visit-kebbi Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:56:23 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has received the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal Dare and other prominent party leaders from the national and state levels during a cour https://leadership.ng/dangote-accepts-bae-us-invite-to-curiosity-made-me-ask/ https://leadership.ng/dangote-accepts-bae-us-invite-to-curiosity-made-me-ask/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:52:20 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Nigerian content creator Adebayo Ridwan, popularly known as Bae U Barbie, has invited billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote to appear on his YouTube show, Curiosity Made Me Ask. Bae U made the invitation while asking Dangote about his media appearances, the need to engage younger Nigerians in https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/embedded-ai-evaluators-wont-be-an-easy-solution-hugging-faces-policy-chief-says/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/embedded-ai-evaluators-wont-be-an-easy-solution-hugging-faces-policy-chief-says/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:49:27 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech AI labs have staked their reputations on model benchmarking — the supposedly neutral and accurate system of evaluations that are designed to measure whether one AI product is better than another. However, the methods behind these evaluations are complicated and still maturing, said Irene Solaiman, H https://newtelegraphng.com/uduaghan-delta-govt-declares-3-day-mourning-orders-flags-at-half-mast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uduaghan-delta-govt-declares-3-day-mourning-orders-flags-at-half-mast https://newtelegraphng.com/uduaghan-delta-govt-declares-3-day-mourning-orders-flags-at-half-mast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uduaghan-delta-govt-declares-3-day-mourning-orders-flags-at-half-mast Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:46:27 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Delta State Government has declared three days of mourning in honour of former Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who died in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71. The mourning period takes effect from Monday, October 19, following the death of the former governor, wh https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/918372-uba-sani-resolves-10-year-land-dispute-offers-704-households-plots-farmlands-free-fertiliser.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/918372-uba-sani-resolves-10-year-land-dispute-offers-704-households-plots-farmlands-free-fertiliser.html Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:41:55 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The governor made the promise while distributing land titles to communities in Igabi local government, whose lands have been a subject of dispute between the military and the inhabitants The post Uba Sani resolves 10-year land dispute, offers 704 households plots, farmlands, Free Fertiliser appeared https://newtelegraphng.com/edo-assembly-passes-n939-85bn-supplementary-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edo-assembly-passes-n939-85bn-supplementary-budget https://newtelegraphng.com/edo-assembly-passes-n939-85bn-supplementary-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edo-assembly-passes-n939-85bn-supplementary-budget Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:41:19 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …As Speaker Congratulates Oba Of Benin The Edo State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary appropriation bill of N939.85 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, following its consideration of a report by the House Standing Committee on Appropriation, Budget and Project Monitoring. The bill, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwz0v8le7y3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwz0v8le7y3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:35:55 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry, writes Phil McNulty. https://newtelegraphng.com/africa-must-build-its-own-prosperity-dangote-tells-nigerian-creatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africa-must-build-its-own-prosperity-dangote-tells-nigerian-creatives https://newtelegraphng.com/africa-must-build-its-own-prosperity-dangote-tells-nigerian-creatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africa-must-build-its-own-prosperity-dangote-tells-nigerian-creatives Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:35:51 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Reveals $100bn Vision 2030 target may be revised upwards President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has challenged Nigerian entrepreneurs and creative industry practitioners to think beyond conventional limits, build globally competitive enterprises and create endur https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/us-migrants-deportation-ukraine-sudan https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/us-migrants-deportation-ukraine-sudan Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:34:43 +0000 The Guardian World News DHS says migrants ‘retain protections’ after temporary protected status was set to expire on MondaySend us your questions about immigration and the midtermsMore than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the United States without immediate risk of deportation, the Department of Homeland https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/doctors-top-global-trust-rankings-as-politicians-influencers-come-last/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/doctors-top-global-trust-rankings-as-politicians-influencers-come-last/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:34:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Medical doctors, scientists and teachers are the most trusted professions globally, while politicians and social media influencers rank among the least trusted, according to a survey of 23,530 online adults under 75 across 32 countries. The post Doctors top global trust rankings as politicians, infl https://www.theverge.com/tech/1014115/elon-musk-spacex-trump-account https://www.theverge.com/tech/1014115/elon-musk-spacex-trump-account Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:30:42 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech President Donald Trump announced this afternoon that Elon Musk's SpaceX shares for children will be given through Trump Accounts. Musk said earlier today that he would give one of his SpaceX shares to "every kid in America" sometime next year. Musk had thanked Trump Account booster Brad Gerstner for https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13541482/coventry-transfers-latest-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-goals-and-highlights https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13541482/coventry-transfers-latest-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-goals-and-highlights Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13601158/cj-gardner-johnson-buffalo-bills-safety-suspended-for-spitting-in-the-direction-of-las-vegas-raiders-players https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13601158/cj-gardner-johnson-buffalo-bills-safety-suspended-for-spitting-in-the-direction-of-las-vegas-raiders-players Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson has been suspended for one game without pay for spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players on Sunday. https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-receives-city-boy-movement-says-he-fixed-inherited-liabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-receives-city-boy-movement-says-he-fixed-inherited-liabilities https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-receives-city-boy-movement-says-he-fixed-inherited-liabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-receives-city-boy-movement-says-he-fixed-inherited-liabilities Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:26:26 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …declares no going back on subsidy removal …urges youth to campaign with his achievements President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the leadership of the City Boy Movement (CBM) in the Presidential Villa, where he narrated how he fixed the economic liabilities he inherited from his predec https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-tambuwal-not-defecting-to-apc-claims-false-baseless/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-tambuwal-not-defecting-to-apc-claims-false-baseless https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-tambuwal-not-defecting-to-apc-claims-false-baseless/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-tambuwal-not-defecting-to-apc-claims-false-baseless Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:17:33 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has dismissed social media reports claiming he is defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement issued by the Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (AWT) Media Office categorically rejects claims circulating on social media that Tambuw https://businessday.ng/news/article/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-heads-of-correctional-and-immigration-services/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/tinubu-extends-tenures-of-heads-of-correctional-and-immigration-services/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:16:54 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News President Bola  Tinubu has approved 18-month tenure extensions for Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service and Kemi https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/19/abiodun-swears-in-two-new-commissioners-charges-them-to-prioritise-oguns-interest/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/19/abiodun-swears-in-two-new-commissioners-charges-them-to-prioritise-oguns-interest/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:14:48 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sworn in Mr Olayemi Sanusi and Mrs Adenike Ademokun as commissioners, charging them to place the interest of the state above personal considerations, political differences and sectional loyalties. 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