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 18:16:41 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/ebola-fg-identifies-44-contacts-seeks-passengers-cooperation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ebola-fg-identifies-44-contacts-seeks-passengers-cooperation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:09:26 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Federal Government has confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja and identified 44 contacts of a patient who recently arrived from Uganda on an international fl Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-fg-identifies-44-contacts-seeks-passengers-cooperation/ https://punchng.com/state-police-draft-policing-bill-sent-for-legal-review/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/state-police-draft-policing-bill-sent-for-legal-review/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:07:19 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A presidential working group has submitted the draft National Policing Bill, which seeks to create state police, to the Ministry of Justice for review. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-pays-emotional-tribute-to-late-son-ifeanyi-on-posthumous-birthday/ https://www.skysports.com/snooker/news/12040/13601484/mark-allen-snooker-star-suggests-career-could-be-over-after-losing-in-first-round-of-northern-ireland-open-in-belfast https://www.skysports.com/snooker/news/12040/13601484/mark-allen-snooker-star-suggests-career-could-be-over-after-losing-in-first-round-of-northern-ireland-open-in-belfast Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Mark Allen said he was in a "bad place" and his career could be over after losing to Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. https://punchng.com/2027-lagos-pdp-gov-candidate-unveils-10-point-agenda/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-lagos-pdp-gov-candidate-unveils-10-point-agenda/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:46:45 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Deji Doherty, has unveiled a 10-point agenda focused on infrastructure, education, healthcare and economic development. Doherty, in a statement on Tuesday, urged Lagos youths to participate actively in the 2027 elections to & https://punchng.com/ogun-suspends-monarch-over-partisan-politics/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ogun-suspends-monarch-over-partisan-politics/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:45:21 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over his alleged involvement in partisan politics Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-suspends-monarch-over-partisan-politics/ https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-villarreal/live/577635 https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-villarreal/live/577635 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.skysports.com/football/manchester-city-vs-aek-athens/live/577636 https://www.skysports.com/football/manchester-city-vs-aek-athens/live/577636 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog/12040/12466779/f1-news-rumours-and-gossip-formula-1-latest-updates-on-teams-driver-transfer-market-and-contracts https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog/12040/12466779/f1-news-rumours-and-gossip-formula-1-latest-updates-on-teams-driver-transfer-market-and-contracts Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/neca-son-reject-proposed-nafdac-bill-warn-of-regulatory-duplication/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/neca-son-reject-proposed-nafdac-bill-warn-of-regulatory-duplication/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:16:24 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Soni Daniel Employers’ body urges National Assembly to exclude tobacco products from legislation The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and industry operators have rejected aspects of the proposed Food, Medical Products and Related Prod https://newtelegraphng.com/otu-launches-climate-transition-plan-to-drive-green-economy-in-criver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=otu-launches-climate-transition-plan-to-drive-green-economy-in-criver https://newtelegraphng.com/otu-launches-climate-transition-plan-to-drive-green-economy-in-criver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=otu-launches-climate-transition-plan-to-drive-green-economy-in-criver Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:15:04 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has flagged off the development of the state’s maiden Climate Transition Plan, aimed at strengthening climate resilience, protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable economic growth. Otu was represented by the Speaker of the Cross River State Hous https://leadership.ng/publish-audited-accounts-by-q1-2027-federal-govt-orders-mdas/ https://leadership.ng/publish-audited-accounts-by-q1-2027-federal-govt-orders-mdas/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Federal Government has ordered all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to submit their audited financial statements for publication in the first quarter of 2027, a move that could bring public spending under closer scrutiny. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele https://newtelegraphng.com/gov-sani-offers-corps-members-free-ride-on-cng-buses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-sani-offers-corps-members-free-ride-on-cng-buses https://newtelegraphng.com/gov-sani-offers-corps-members-free-ride-on-cng-buses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-sani-offers-corps-members-free-ride-on-cng-buses Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:14:23 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to take advantage of the free transportation scheme introduced by his administration to ease their movement across the state. The governor said the state government’s Compresse https://leadership.ng/senate-reopens-two-bills-returned-by-tinubu-for-reconsideration/ https://leadership.ng/senate-reopens-two-bills-returned-by-tinubu-for-reconsideration/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:13:57 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Senate has rescinded its earlier decisions on two amendment bills returned by President Bola Tinubu for reconsideration, following concerns raised by the Federal Ministry of Justice. The bills are the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Chartered In https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/uduaghans-remains-arrive-in-warri-as-oborevwori-visits-family/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/uduaghans-remains-arrive-in-warri-as-oborevwori-visits-family/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:13:53 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Obi, Ebie, Obaseki, Iyovwaye pay tributes to former Delta governor By Jimitota Onoyume WARRI — The remains of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, arrived in the state on Monday, as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, joined members of the decea https://newtelegraphng.com/kaduna-cp-seeks-community-support-against-kidnapping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kaduna-cp-seeks-community-support-against-kidnapping https://newtelegraphng.com/kaduna-cp-seeks-community-support-against-kidnapping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kaduna-cp-seeks-community-support-against-kidnapping Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:12:37 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Muhammad Rabiu, has led a proactive patrol along the Eastern Bypass to Rido Village, Maraban Rido, Unguwan Luka and Izam community in Igabi Local Government Area to assess security and strengthen police-community relations. According to a press re https://leadership.ng/nigeria-vs-ghana-kenya-why-do-their-passports-offer-greater-travel-access/ https://leadership.ng/nigeria-vs-ghana-kenya-why-do-their-passports-offer-greater-travel-access/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:12:06 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News For many travellers, a passport is more than an identity document. It determines how easily they can cross borders, pursue business opportunities, study abroad or take holidays without the burden of lengthy visa applications. Every year, global passport rankings provide a snapshot of how much travel https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/10-astonishing-facts-about-late-pa-reuben-fasoranti-afenifere-leader/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/10-astonishing-facts-about-late-pa-reuben-fasoranti-afenifere-leader/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:11:53 +0000 PM News Nigerian News His educational journey took him from Nigeria to the United Kingdom and Australia. He attended Ondo Boys’ High School, Yaba Higher College in Lagos and the University College, Ibadan, now the University of Ibadan. https://leadership.ng/breaking-bauchi-assembly-speaker-escapes-unhurt-after-convoy-accident/ https://leadership.ng/breaking-bauchi-assembly-speaker-escapes-unhurt-after-convoy-accident/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:11:34 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The convoy of the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, was involved in a road accident on Monday night, with two vehicles reportedly veering off the road. However, no life was lost and no major injuries were recorded in the incident, while the Speaker was con https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-wikes-political-calculations-have-shaped-rivers-politics-apc-chieftain/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-wikes-political-calculations-have-shaped-rivers-politics-apc-chieftain/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:38 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Dike hails rapprochement with Fubara By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Princewill Dike, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the “political Chike Obi of Rivers State,” citing his political calculations, str https://www.icirnigeria.org/fasoranti-afenifere-leader-passes-away-at-100/ https://www.icirnigeria.org/fasoranti-afenifere-leader-passes-away-at-100/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:28 +0000 ICIR Nigeria Nigerian News THE leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced his death on Tuesday, October 20, in a statement he personally signed. The governor said the death of the centenarian was a great loss https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/presidential-panel-submits-national-policing-draft-29-amendment-bills-to-justice-ministry/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/presidential-panel-submits-national-policing-draft-29-amendment-bills-to-justice-ministry/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:09:20 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has concluded the drafting phase of its assignment and formally submitted the draft National Policing Bill (2026), alongside 29 consequential amendment bills, to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legi https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/presidency-targets-%e2%82%a620bn-to-tackle-climate-change-in-north-west-holds-summit-in-abuja/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/presidency-targets-%e2%82%a620bn-to-tackle-climate-change-in-north-west-holds-summit-in-abuja/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:08:12 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency on Tuesday said it is seeking to mobilise about ₦20 billion over the next four years to confront flooding, drought, desertification, migration and other climate pressures across the region. This is as the North-West Climate Summit has been describe https://www.theverge.com/tech/1014627/meta-muse-ai-sharing-ai-chats https://www.theverge.com/tech/1014627/meta-muse-ai-sharing-ai-chats Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:07:34 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Meta says it paused a Muse feature that lets you share conversations with the AI assistant after researchers found the URLs publicly available on the web, as reported by Ars Technica. In a report published this week, researchers at the security firm Claroc say they found more than 6,800 Muse links t https://leadership.ng/your-2027-political-bid-will-fail-arewa-group-tells-baba-ahmed/ https://leadership.ng/your-2027-political-bid-will-fail-arewa-group-tells-baba-ahmed/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:06:40 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A group, the Arewa Voters Assembly (AVA), has predicted the failure of Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed’s reported political plans ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Iliasu Musa, and Secretary, Comrade Paul Katuka, also criticised Bab https://leadership.ng/senate-confirms-ex-sports-minister-sani-ndanusa-as-ambassador-designate/ https://leadership.ng/senate-confirms-ex-sports-minister-sani-ndanusa-as-ambassador-designate/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:37 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Minister of Sports, Engineer Sani Mohammed Ndanusa, as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during p https://newtelegraphng.com/senate-passes-two-amendment-bills-on-raw-materials-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senate-passes-two-amendment-bills-on-raw-materials-procurement https://newtelegraphng.com/senate-passes-two-amendment-bills-on-raw-materials-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senate-passes-two-amendment-bills-on-raw-materials-procurement Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:12 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Senate on Tuesday passed two amendment bills seeking to strengthen local manufacturing and improve procurement professional practice in Nigeria. The bills are the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Manage https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/otti-wabara-mourn-prof-greg-ibe-uduaghan/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/otti-wabara-mourn-prof-greg-ibe-uduaghan/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:10 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Gregory University declares seven days of mourning for founder By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, have mourned the deaths of Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, founder of Gregory University, Uturu, and former Delta State Gove https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-atikull-cut-cost-of-living-revive-eastern-ports-akobundu/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-atikull-cut-cost-of-living-revive-eastern-ports-akobundu/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:03:31 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Senator inaugurates grassroots support group in two Abia LGAs By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Senator Austin Akobundu, Director-General and Campaign Manager of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has said an Atiku presidency would reduce the c https://leadership.ng/2027-zamfara-police-conducts-peace-accord-signing-for-parties/ https://leadership.ng/2027-zamfara-police-conducts-peace-accord-signing-for-parties/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:03:09 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   The Zamfara State Police Command has held a peace accord signing and election security summit for chairmen and candidates of 22 political registered political parties contesting governorship, National and State Assembly elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, held on Tuesday https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/918609-afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-dies-at-100.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/918609-afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-dies-at-100.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:01:18 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Ondo State Governor announced his death in a Tuesday’s statement. The post Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti dies at 100 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/2027-apc-pcc-dg-orders-directorates-to-submit-template/ https://leadership.ng/2027-apc-pcc-dg-orders-directorates-to-submit-template/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:59:57 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Director-General of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari has directed directorates in the council to come up with their work plan on how best they will carry out their responsibilities.   Yari stated this while addressing journalists after th https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/breaking-afenifere-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0leader-p/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/breaking-afenifere-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0leader-p/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:59:49 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has expressed sadness over the death of the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-poitical organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, at the age of 100. Aiyedatiwa, https://leadership.ng/kogi-vigilantes-rescue-7-kidnap-victims-foil-abduction-attempt-in-okene-zariagi/ https://leadership.ng/kogi-vigilantes-rescue-7-kidnap-victims-foil-abduction-attempt-in-okene-zariagi/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:58:12 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Operatives of the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) have rescued seven kidnapped victims from their abductors in Overe Forest, Okene Local Government Area, and foiled a separate kidnapping attempt at Zariagi, along Kabba Junction. The rescue operation took place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, follow https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/cdc-reports-third-measles-death-in-the-united-states-this-year?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/cdc-reports-third-measles-death-in-the-united-states-this-year?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:58:09 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/police-arrest-six-suspected-robbers-in-jigawa/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/police-arrest-six-suspected-robbers-in-jigawa/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:57:49 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of an armed robbery gang allegedly responsible for attacks on residents of Jahun Local Government Area, during which cash, mobile phones and other valuables were stolen. The command’s Public Relations Officer https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/20/ngx-claws-back-n410-billion-after-mondays-n1-47-trillion-wipeout/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/20/ngx-claws-back-n410-billion-after-mondays-n1-47-trillion-wipeout/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:57:06 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) returned to positive territory on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as market capitalisation of equities expanded by N410.86 billion (or 0.26%), rising from N159.26 trillion on Monday to close at N159.67 trillion. The post NGX claws back N410 billion after Monday’s N1.47 trillio https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/breaking-nigeria-confirms-imported-ebola-case-in-fct-identifies-44-contacts-activates-emergency-response/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/breaking-nigeria-confirms-imported-ebola-case-in-fct-identifies-44-contacts-activates-emergency-response/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:56:46 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The Federal Government has confirmed one imported case of Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has activated public health response measures to prevent further spread.The Coordinating Minister https://thewhistler.ng/lagos-alone-cannot-afford-fourth-mainland-bridge-hamzat/ https://thewhistler.ng/lagos-alone-cannot-afford-fourth-mainland-bridge-hamzat/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:56:29 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has said the state government is seeking private investors to finance the long-delayed Fourth Mainland Bridge, insisting that the project cannot be funded solely with public funds. Hamzat disclosed this https://leadership.ng/sanwo-olu-pledges-lagos-support-for-nigerias-hosting-of-african-womens-golf-championship/ https://leadership.ng/sanwo-olu-pledges-lagos-support-for-nigerias-hosting-of-african-womens-golf-championship/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:55:22 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged his administration’s support for Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), as preparations gather momentum for the continental women’s golf championship in Abuja. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Sunday, 18 October, when he r https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/eric-schmidt-reportedly-owns-about-half-as-much-of-anthropic-as-ceo-dario-amodei/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/eric-schmidt-reportedly-owns-about-half-as-much-of-anthropic-as-ceo-dario-amodei/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:55:12 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech The former Google CEO owns about 1% stake in the leading AI lab, Bloomberg reported. https://thewhistler.ng/three-in-police-net-over-n5-4m-appointment-scam/ https://thewhistler.ng/three-in-police-net-over-n5-4m-appointment-scam/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:54:20 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Delta State Police Command has arrested three men accused of defrauding a community leader of N5.475m by allegedly impersonating senior government officials and promising to secure his appointment as president-general of his community. The suspects, identified as Aghogho Okpogbodu, 51, Moses Exi https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/20/eleganza-industries-dark-clouds-gathering/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/20/eleganza-industries-dark-clouds-gathering/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:54:17 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News I have always confessed my more than passing interest in this business icon, and the reason for my interest, as always mentioned, is very simple. 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That… https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918605-senate-considers-increased-funding-for-unity-colleges-armed-forces-schools-as-bill-passes-second-reading.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918605-senate-considers-increased-funding-for-unity-colleges-armed-forces-schools-as-bill-passes-second-reading.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:45:05 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The proposed amendments would identify federal unity colleges and armed forces senior secondary schools for direct intervention to address their infrastructure and learning-resource needs. 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Fasoranti, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 11, 2026, was announced dead by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a condolence message on Tuesday. The governor de https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/10/folorunso-alakija-honorary-doctorate-university-of-buckingham/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/10/folorunso-alakija-honorary-doctorate-university-of-buckingham/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:42:47 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist Folorunso Alakija has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buckingham in the UK, recognising her contributions to business, philanthropy and society. 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The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this at a media c https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/hardship-fg-summons-nlc-leaders-as-ultimatum-nears-end/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/hardship-fg-summons-nlc-leaders-as-ultimatum-nears-end/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:41:09 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to a conciliation meeting in Abuja amid mounting concerns over economic hardship and the union’s ultimatum demanding urgent measures to ease the burden on Nigerian workers. The meeting, sch https://businessday.ng/health/article/ebola-confirmed-in-abuja-44-under-surveillance/ https://businessday.ng/health/article/ebola-confirmed-in-abuja-44-under-surveillance/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:39:50 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and commenced contact https://www.marketwatch.com/story/investors-search-for-safety-has-made-toothpaste-stocks-more-expensive-than-tech-57a75e56?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/investors-search-for-safety-has-made-toothpaste-stocks-more-expensive-than-tech-57a75e56?mod=mw_rss_topstories Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Wall Street is fleeing tech for toothpaste and shampoo. Even those stocks are getting expensive. https://dailytrust.com/ndc-accuses-apc-of-bribing-its-candidates-labels-defecting-ones-bad-rubbish/ https://dailytrust.com/ndc-accuses-apc-of-bribing-its-candidates-labels-defecting-ones-bad-rubbish/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:37:47 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a fiery attack on the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that the ruling party is bribing its candidates. 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The post Reps order probe into https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/otedola-bridge-fire-fg-moves-to-introduce-weighbridges-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/otedola-bridge-fire-fg-moves-to-introduce-weighbridges-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:36:44 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Federal Government is considering reintroducing weighbridges on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to prevent overloading by trucks and other articulated vehicles and reduce road accidents. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olufemi Dare, disclosed this on Tuesday during a joint press briefing w https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/20/just-in-afenifere-leader-pa-fasoranti-dies-at-100/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/20/just-in-afenifere-leader-pa-fasoranti-dies-at-100/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:36:14 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa described Fasoranti's death as "great loss" The post JUST IN: Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti Dies At 100 appeared first on Channels Television. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/breaking-fg-confirms-ebola-case-in-abuja-identifies-44-close-contacts/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/breaking-fg-confirms-ebola-case-in-abuja-identifies-44-close-contacts/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:36:10 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Pate urged public and private healthcare facilities to remain vigilant and ensure that health workers maintain a high index of suspicion for possible Ebola cases, particularly among patients presenting with compatible symptoms and relevant travel histories. https://dailytrust.com/mobile-policemen-accused-of-gunning-down-herder-in-plateau/ https://dailytrust.com/mobile-policemen-accused-of-gunning-down-herder-in-plateau/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:34:44 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Mobile Police officers from Mopol 81 opened fire on herders around Maraban Dare community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one Adamu Mato and injuring two others on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses told Daily Trust that they were grazing when the mobile police officers stormed the grazi https://thewhistler.ng/endsars-memorial-police-tear-gas-rhodes-vivour-doherty/ https://thewhistler.ng/endsars-memorial-police-tear-gas-rhodes-vivour-doherty/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:33:22 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News … APC Still Owes Nigerians Answers – Atiku … Never Forget October 20 – Obi Police operatives on Tuesday fired teargas to disperse protesters, journalists and politicians, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Funso Doherty, during a memorial procession for victims of the Octobe https://thesun.ng/tvet-250000-nigerians-undergoing-skills-training-nationwide-alausa/ https://thesun.ng/tvet-250000-nigerians-undergoing-skills-training-nationwide-alausa/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:33:20 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said more than 250,000 Nigerians were undergoing skills training under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative at about 1,200 centres across the country. The post TVET: 250,000 Nigerians undergoing skills training nationwide https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/breaking-nigeria-confirms-ebola-case-activates-response/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/20/breaking-nigeria-confirms-ebola-case-activates-response/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:32:32 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Pate said that contact tracing has commenced, with 44 close contacts identified so far, while public health teams were identifying and monitoring people who may have been exposed, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers and travel contacts. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/post-36/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/post-36/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:32:32 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, remains the world’s highest-paid footballer, according to Forbes. The 41-year-old Portuguese star’s estimated earnings are more than double those of Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi. Ronaldo leads the way at $300 million, while Messi sits second at $145 million. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/kenya-confirms-ninth-ebola-case?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/kenya-confirms-ninth-ebola-case?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:31:26 +0000 Al Jazeera World News A 24-year-old man, who was already being held in quarantine, is the latest to test positive. https://newtelegraphng.com/yoruba-nation-has-lost-elder-statesman-aiyedatiwa-mourns-pa-fasoranti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yoruba-nation-has-lost-elder-statesman-aiyedatiwa-mourns-pa-fasoranti https://newtelegraphng.com/yoruba-nation-has-lost-elder-statesman-aiyedatiwa-mourns-pa-fasoranti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yoruba-nation-has-lost-elder-statesman-aiyedatiwa-mourns-pa-fasoranti Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:31:23 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has mourned the death of elder statesman Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100. Aiyedatiwa described the death of the centenarian as a great loss to Ondo State and the Yoruba nation. The governor stated this in a condolence message h https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918600-plateau-revitalises-105-phcs-upgrades-two-to-cottage-hospitals.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918600-plateau-revitalises-105-phcs-upgrades-two-to-cottage-hospitals.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:31:15 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The commissioner said the interventions built on resolutions reached at the 11th council meeting in 2025, which focused on strengthening the state’s healthcare system in line with national priorities. The post Plateau revitalises 105 PHCs, upgrades two to cottage hospitals appeared first on Premium https://thewhistler.ng/fg-to-enforce-disclosure-of-agencies-audited-accounts/ https://thewhistler.ng/fg-to-enforce-disclosure-of-agencies-audited-accounts/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:30 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Federal Government has directed all government agencies to submit their audited financial statements for publication in the first quarter of 2027, as part of efforts to strengthen public financial accountability and promote confidence in the management of public resources. The Minister of Financ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr3el70jz1nqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr3el70jz1nqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:15 +0000 BBC News World World News A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/20/niger-bus-attacks-kill-at-least-11-report/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/20/niger-bus-attacks-kill-at-least-11-report/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:10 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The west African country's vast, arid north has largely been spared the jihadist violence that has plagued the west and southeast, but the region is a trafficking route for drugs, guns and migrants, particularly toward Europe. 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He described the appointments as part of efforts to strengthen the machinery of government, deepen institutional capacity an https://businessday.ng/aviation/article/united-nigeria-airlines-to-activate-cargo-operations-at-ekiti-airport-in-january-okonkwo/ https://businessday.ng/aviation/article/united-nigeria-airlines-to-activate-cargo-operations-at-ekiti-airport-in-january-okonkwo/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:25:09 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News …Says daily flights to commence soon …As Gov Oyebanji says airport’ll begin 24-hour operations United Nigeria Airlines has said it https://stevekrouse.com/ends https://stevekrouse.com/ends Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:25:07 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://stevekrouse.com/ends Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50169707 Points: 40 # Comments: 26 https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/918596-keyamo-approves-design-for-lagos-airport-monorail.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/918596-keyamo-approves-design-for-lagos-airport-monorail.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:23:50 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The proposed five-stop link will connect Ikeja Railway Station to Murtala Muhammed International Airport as part of efforts to improve access to the facility. The post Keyamo approves design for Lagos airport monorail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/as-macron-visits-gulf-can-france-forge-its-own-energy-for-security-future?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/as-macron-visits-gulf-can-france-forge-its-own-energy-for-security-future?traffic_source=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:22:05 +0000 Al Jazeera World News President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/breaking-afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-is-dead/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/breaking-afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-is-dead/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:21:55 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced his death in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday. The statement read, “With a heavy heart but with total submission https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/nasarawa-police-launch-operation-to-flush-out-bandits-kidnappers-from-forests/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/nasarawa-police-launch-operation-to-flush-out-bandits-kidnappers-from-forests/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:21:12 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation to dislodge bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal elements from their hideouts in forests across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, announced the operation on Tuesday in Lafia while addr https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/zitra-investments-vows-to-close-financial-inclusion-gap-expands-access-to-credit/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/zitra-investments-vows-to-close-financial-inclusion-gap-expands-access-to-credit/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:20:47 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Marking its sixth anniversary, the management of Zitra Investments has expressed determination to close the financial inclusion gap and extend Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) access to credit in Nigeria.  https://thesun.ng/afenifere-leader-fasoranti-dies-at-100/ https://thesun.ng/afenifere-leader-fasoranti-dies-at-100/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:20:38 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Leader of the pan-Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti is dead. The post Afenifere leader Fasoranti dies at 100 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://businessday.ng/real-sector/article/experts-say-africa-could-unlock-8-6trn-by-ending-raw-resource-exports/ https://businessday.ng/real-sector/article/experts-say-africa-could-unlock-8-6trn-by-ending-raw-resource-exports/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:19:34 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Africa must halt the export of raw, unprocessed minerals and commodities to unlock an estimated $8.6 trillion in undeveloped resource https://businessday.ng/brands-advertising/article/connecting-with-todays-consumer-drives-brand-repositioning-as-maltina-reinvents-identity/ https://businessday.ng/brands-advertising/article/connecting-with-todays-consumer-drives-brand-repositioning-as-maltina-reinvents-identity/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Globally, brands are rethinking their marketing and consumer engagement strategies in response to evolving market dynamics and changing consumer expectations. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/918594-christiane-amanpour-to-leave-cnn-after-43-years.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/918594-christiane-amanpour-to-leave-cnn-after-43-years.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:18:38 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Ms Amanpour said she came to the decision to “separate” from the network “after many months of thought and a few sleepless nights”. The post Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/tetfund-urges-academics-to-turn-research-into-practical-innovations/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/20/tetfund-urges-academics-to-turn-research-into-practical-innovations/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:18:13 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has urged Nigerian academics and researchers to move beyond publishing scholarly papers to developing practical innovations that address societal challenges https://thesun.ng/fg-confirms-ebola-case-in-abuja-tracks-44-contacts/ https://thesun.ng/fg-confirms-ebola-case-in-abuja-tracks-44-contacts/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:16:39 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), thus raising fresh public health concerns as authorities begin tracing 44 people who may have been exposed to the infection. The post FG confirms Ebola case in Abuja, tracks 44 contacts appeared firs https://newtelegraphng.com/afenifere-leader-pa-fasoranti-dies-at-100/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afenifere-leader-pa-fasoranti-dies-at-100 https://newtelegraphng.com/afenifere-leader-pa-fasoranti-dies-at-100/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afenifere-leader-pa-fasoranti-dies-at-100 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:16:33 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Elder statesman and National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti has died at the age of 100. New Telegraph reports that Fasoranti’s death was announced on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Born on May 11, 1926, Fasoranti was a prominent Nigerian po https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/emefiele-asks-court-to-dismiss-6-23m-procurement-fraud-charges/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/emefiele-asks-court-to-dismiss-6-23m-procurement-fraud-charges/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:16:11 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, has asked the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to quash the $6.23 million procurement fraud charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. 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