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 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:00:28 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/eu-to-provide-e20m-defence-support-to-nigeria-minister/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/eu-to-provide-e20m-defence-support-to-nigeria-minister/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:48:10 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The European Union is set to provide €20m in defence assistance to Nigeria to support the Armed Forces in tackling insecurity, the Minister of Defence has Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-to-provide-e20m-defence-support-to-nigeria-minister/ https://punchng.com/kane-scores-on-100th-bundesliga-appearance-in-bayern-6-1-win/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kane-scores-on-100th-bundesliga-appearance-in-bayern-6-1-win/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:40:07 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Harry Kane scored on his 100th Bundesliga appearance as Bayern Munich thrashed RB Leipzig 6-1, with Luis Díaz netting a hat-trick to go top of the table. Read More: https://punchng.com/kane-scores-on-100th-bundesliga-appearance-in-bayern-6-1-win/ https://punchng.com/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:11:25 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi’s deflected first-half strike secured Fulham’s first Premier League win of the season, lifting them off the bottom of th Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start/ https://punchng.com/evening-recap-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-okonjo-iweala-recalls-mothers-kidnap-other-stories/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/evening-recap-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-okonjo-iweala-recalls-mothers-kidnap-other-stories/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:58:45 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Read the evening news recap, including Clemens Westerhof’s cancer battle, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her mother’s kidnap, and Buhari’s support for Osinbajo. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-westerhof-battles-colon-cancer-okonjo-iweala-recalls-mothers-kidnap-other-stories/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/niger-state-miners-deaths-suspended-nscdc-commandant-admits-costly-mistake-apologises-to-bereaved-families/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/niger-state-miners-deaths-suspended-nscdc-commandant-admits-costly-mistake-apologises-to-bereaved-families/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:58:21 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News ‎Suberu Aniviye's admission came as the command’s legal officer said he had advised the former commandant to release minors arrested during the operation to their parents on bail. The post ‎Niger State Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant Admits ‘Costly Mistake’, Apologises To Bereaved Familie https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-cancer-surgery.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-cancer-surgery.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:51:12 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from hospital after a successful lung cancer surgery. The Vatican on Saturday announced the pontiff “was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and returned to the papal apartments in Vatican City State on Saturday afternoon.” The Vatican also published photos of th https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/how-my-mother-was-kidnapped-over-2-4bn-subsidy-fraud-okonjo-iweala/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/how-my-mother-was-kidnapped-over-2-4bn-subsidy-fraud-okonjo-iweala/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:50:37 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News On her father's reaction at the time, she said: “He said, we don’t give in to blackmail. And he said, you’ve got to carry on. You’ve got to go to work" The post How my mother was kidnapped over $2.4bn subsidy fraud — Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/zulum-calls-for-coordinated-military-offensive-in-the-lake-chad/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/zulum-calls-for-coordinated-military-offensive-in-the-lake-chad/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:49:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News “The recent attacks on some communities in northern Borno are a result of the presence of insurgents along the shores of Lake Chad. We cannot achieve complete peace without undertaking major military operations in that area,” Zulum said. The post Zulum calls for coordinated military offensive in the https://punchng.com/nigerian-made-bionic-arm-named-among-times-best-inventions-of-2026/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nigerian-made-bionic-arm-named-among-times-best-inventions-of-2026/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:46:14 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A Nigerian-made bionic arm, the Ubokobong Bionic Arm, has been named among TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026 for its accessibility and design. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-made-bionic-arm-named-among-times-best-inventions-of-2026/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/jonathan-dangote-demands-jobs-non-kinetic-approach-to-defeat-insecurity/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/jonathan-dangote-demands-jobs-non-kinetic-approach-to-defeat-insecurity/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:45:52 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News “My administration engaged in the establishment of Almajiri schools, aimed at providing skills to millions of youth population beyond religious education only," he said. The post Jonathan, Dangote demands jobs, non-kinetic approach to defeat insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/to-suggest-anthony-kila-hasnt-gone-to-school-is-unfair-utomi/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/to-suggest-anthony-kila-hasnt-gone-to-school-is-unfair-utomi/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:44:11 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Political Economist,  Prof. Pat Utomi, says he cannot guarantee that embattled professor Anthony Kila has never made mistakes but to suggest that he has never gone to school is spectacularly unfair to his personality. The post To suggest Anthony Kila hasn’t gone to school is unfair — Utomi appeared https://punchng.com/dla-disowns-taraba-gov-candidate-over-tinubu-endorsement-summons-him-for-discipline/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/dla-disowns-taraba-gov-candidate-over-tinubu-endorsement-summons-him-for-discipline/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:43:57 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Democratic Leadership Alliance has disowned its Taraba governorship candidate, Aboki Bayonga, for endorsing President Tinubu for a second term. Read More: https://punchng.com/dla-disowns-taraba-gov-candidate-over-tinubu-endorsement-summons-him-for-discipline/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917863-nuj-fct-mourns-death-of-tribune-photojournalist.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917863-nuj-fct-mourns-death-of-tribune-photojournalist.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:42:59 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The union said Felix Onigbinde, who reportedly fell into a coma last week and was admitted to the Garki General Hospital, Abuja, before his death, was a dedicated and award winning photojournalist whose career reflected his commitment to the gathering and dissemination of information in the service https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/917857-venezia-fulham-win-as-adams-iwobi-deliver-decisive-goals.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/917857-venezia-fulham-win-as-adams-iwobi-deliver-decisive-goals.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:36:50 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Akor Adams scored the winner for Venezia against Napoli, while Alex Iwobi ended Fulham’s winless start to the Premier League season with the decisive goal against Hull City. The post Venezia, Fulham win as Adams, Iwobi deliver decisive goals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/france-erupts-in-violence-as-550000-protest-400-arrested/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/france-erupts-in-violence-as-550000-protest-400-arrested/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:36:05 +0000 PM News Nigerian News In Limoges, a fire engulfed part of the town hall following a reported break-in and arson. Authorities also reported damage to the official residence of the regional prefect in Bordeaux, while shops were looted. https://www.theverge.com/tech/1013453/tiktok-bans-alex-gibneys-musk-documentary https://www.theverge.com/tech/1013453/tiktok-bans-alex-gibneys-musk-documentary Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:32:23 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Just ahead of the wider release of Alex Gibney's Musk documentary, TikTok has banned the film's social media account from its platform. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film's distributor, Bleecker Street, was informed Friday after https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/917855-enugu-govt-rescues-banished-teenager-allegedly-impregnated-by-father.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/917855-enugu-govt-rescues-banished-teenager-allegedly-impregnated-by-father.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:30:57 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The teenager was banished from the community alongside her father on Thursday. The post Enugu govt rescues banished teenager allegedly impregnated by father appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.skysports.com/football/newcastle-united-vs-aston-villa/report/559511 https://www.skysports.com/football/newcastle-united-vs-aston-villa/report/559511 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Johan Manzambi came back to haunt Newcastle as his first-half goal was enough for Aston Villa to win 1-0 at St James' Park on Saturday Night Football https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/albanian-police-fire-rubber-bullets-as-protests-against-rama-escalate?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/albanian-police-fire-rubber-bullets-as-protests-against-rama-escalate?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:26:13 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Five days of clashes rock Tirana as students join a wider movement demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/unstoppable-barca-thrash-betis-to-extend-perfect-start/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/unstoppable-barca-thrash-betis-to-extend-perfect-start/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:22:37 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Barca set a new club record for victories at the start of a league campaign and equalled the all-time record of nine, set by Real Madrid in the 1968/69 season. The post Unstoppable Barca thrash Betis to extend perfect start appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/youth-population-is-nigerias-greatest-asset-tinubu/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/youth-population-is-nigerias-greatest-asset-tinubu/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:21:01 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Tinubu said Nigeria's greatest asset is not the mineral deposit but the creative youth population with there resilience and abundant talent The post Youth population is Nigeria’s greatest asset – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-northern-govs-pledge-total-support-for-tinubu/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-northern-govs-pledge-total-support-for-tinubu/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:37 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News "We don't have any cause to now renege on that promise, even though it is not constitutional. But I can say the constitution of common sense. Common sense dictates that we have to respect this mutual agreement," he said. The post 2027: Northern govs pledge total support for Tinubu appeared first on https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yvzv7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yvzv7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:19 +0000 BBC News World World News The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns. https://leadership.ng/what-were-you-eating-before-tinubu-allow-him-finish-his-job-jide-kosoko-knocks-critics/ https://leadership.ng/what-were-you-eating-before-tinubu-allow-him-finish-his-job-jide-kosoko-knocks-critics/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:16:06 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has challenged Nigerians complaining about hunger under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asking what they were eating before the president assumed office. Kosoko also urged Nigerians to allow Tinubu to complete his tenure, insisting that the presiden https://punchng.com/psg-fight-back-to-beat-strasbourg-after-dembele-penalty-miss/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/psg-fight-back-to-beat-strasbourg-after-dembele-penalty-miss/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:13:31 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Paris Saint-Germain fought back to beat Strasbourg 3-1 in Ligue 1, going top of the table despite Ousmane Dembele missing a penalty. 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The match appeared destined for a goalless draw until the 89th minute, when Baena found the net from a pass by Julian Alvarez to earn https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cwdd897vvl8vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cwdd897vvl8vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:12:02 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Johan Manzambi heads the winner for Aston Villa against Newcastle, marking manager Unai Emery's 100th Premier League victory. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/veteran-journalist-dele-cole-dies-at-86/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/veteran-journalist-dele-cole-dies-at-86/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:10:02 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Veteran journalist and diplomat Ambassador Dele Cole has died at the age of 86. Cole reportedly passed away on the morning of Saturday, 17 October 2026, according to family sources. He was a former managing director of the Daily Times, one of Nigeria’s leading newspaper organisations. He later serve https://www.tvcnews.tv/2027-kano-governor-assures-tinubu-of-northern-support/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/2027-kano-governor-assures-tinubu-of-northern-support/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured President Bola Tinubu of Northern Nigeria’s support for his re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Kano Governor Assures Tinubu Of Northern Support appeared first on Trending News. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/peter-obi-questions-why-nigeria-did-not-declare-world-poverty-day-public-holiday/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/peter-obi-questions-why-nigeria-did-not-declare-world-poverty-day-public-holiday/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:08:19 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has questioned why Nigeria did not declare the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty a public holiday, saying the occasion should have been used for national reflection on rising poverty. Obi made the remarks i https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/ebonyi-varsity-picks-prof-uwaoma-uche-as-keynote-speaker-for-international-conference/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/ebonyi-varsity-picks-prof-uwaoma-uche-as-keynote-speaker-for-international-conference/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:07:40 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Professor Ifeyinwa Nsude, a distinguished professor of Mass Communication, will serve as the Chairman of the Local https://www.completesports.com/npfl-kwara-united-abia-warriors-share-spoils-in-ilorin/ https://www.completesports.com/npfl-kwara-united-abia-warriors-share-spoils-in-ilorin/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:05:19 +0000 Completesports Football Kwara United and Abia Warriors played out a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, Matchday Nine encounter in Ilorin on Saturday. Ali Ferinyaro put Kwara United ahead in the 34th minute, before Emmanuel Nnaji restored parity for Abia Warriors eight minutes into the second half. The https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/hundreds-rally-in-kyiv-to-demand-the-resignation-of-mayor-vitali-klitschko?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/hundreds-rally-in-kyiv-to-demand-the-resignation-of-mayor-vitali-klitschko?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Hundreds of protesters rallied outside the office of Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko, demanding that he steps down. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/17/will-the-eu-come-to-ukraines-rescue-in-war-against-russia?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/17/will-the-eu-come-to-ukraines-rescue-in-war-against-russia?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:03:49 +0000 Al Jazeera World News US support at risk as Trump-Zelenskyy relations nosedive. https://www.tvcnews.tv/eu-to-provide-e20m-defence-support-to-nigerian-armed-forces/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/eu-to-provide-e20m-defence-support-to-nigerian-armed-forces/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:03:08 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The European Union (EU) is set to provide €20 million in defence assistance to the Nigerian Armed Forces under the European Peace Facility, with an EU technical delegation expected in Abuja in November to finalise delivery arrangements. The proposed assistance was discussed when the EU Ambassador to https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c65yn28p859wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c65yn28p859wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:13 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Liverpool come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium as the hosts finish with nine men after red cards for Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c6pwgx89djn2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c6pwgx89djn2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:09 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Manchester City go six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Enzo Maresca's side record a seventh straight league victory with a 3-2 win over Ipswich at the Etihad. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c6rmy7w1kdgeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c6rmy7w1kdgeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:06 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cq146nz03k16o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cq146nz03k16o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:03 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Pedro Neto scores twice for Chelsea as they beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a game overshadowed by a nasty head injury to Emiliano Martinez. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13600115/premier-league-hits-and-misses-liverpool-ride-their-luck-to-win-at-brentford https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13600115/premier-league-hits-and-misses-liverpool-ride-their-luck-to-win-at-brentford Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/economic-growth-meaningless-if-citizens-are-getting-poorer-peter-obi-slams-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/economic-growth-meaningless-if-citizens-are-getting-poorer-peter-obi-slams-tinubu/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:56:50 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s economic situation, saying economic growth is meaningless if citizens continue to become poorer. Obi made the remark in a post on X on Saturday, marking the International Day for the Eradication o https://www.completesports.com/bundesliga-moffi-subbed-on-in-hamburg-win-over-stuttgart/ https://www.completesports.com/bundesliga-moffi-subbed-on-in-hamburg-win-over-stuttgart/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:56:28 +0000 Completesports Football Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi came off the bench as a substitute for Hamburg in their 1-0  narrow win against Stuttgart in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. The Nigerian international, who has netted one goal in six appearances for Hamburg this season, entered the match in the 78th minute as a re https://thesun.ng/taiwo-godwin-nans-decries-nursing-students-death-ogun-hospital-launches-probe/ https://thesun.ng/taiwo-godwin-nans-decries-nursing-students-death-ogun-hospital-launches-probe/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State Joint Campus Council, has raised fresh alarm over the death of Taiwo Godwin, a Post-Basic Nursing student of the School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, alleging medical negligence and lack of https://punchng.com/2027-opposition-may-unveil-consensus-candidate-days-to-election-lukman/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-opposition-may-unveil-consensus-candidate-days-to-election-lukman/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:55:38 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A former APC chieftain, Salihu Lukman, says opposition parties may unveil a consensus presidential candidate a few days before the 2027 general election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-opposition-may-unveil-consensus-candidate-days-to-election-lukman/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/2027-g-100-coalition-reveals-when-opposition-will-pick-single-candidate-to-face-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/2027-g-100-coalition-reveals-when-opposition-will-pick-single-candidate-to-face-tinubu/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:55:14 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The G-100 Coalition says opposition parties seeking to unite against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election may unveil a single candidate just days or weeks before the poll. The convener of the group, Salihu Lukman, disclosed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Hard C https://newtelegraphng.com/jonathan-almajiri-schools-established-to-reduce-terrorists-recruitment-drive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jonathan-almajiri-schools-established-to-reduce-terrorists-recruitment-drive https://newtelegraphng.com/jonathan-almajiri-schools-established-to-reduce-terrorists-recruitment-drive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jonathan-almajiri-schools-established-to-reduce-terrorists-recruitment-drive Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:54:55 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has disclosed that the establishment of Almajiri schools across the North was part of measures by his administration to address security challenges plaguing the country. Specifically, the former President said the move was to reduce the prevalence of youth recrui https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fake-shopping-sprees-and-happiness-insurance-the-latest-fintech-apps-reveal-our-financial-anxieties-77770a46?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fake-shopping-sprees-and-happiness-insurance-the-latest-fintech-apps-reveal-our-financial-anxieties-77770a46?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Fintech companies are catching on to how Americans are altering their financial habits, and they’ve created new products to try to meet the moment. https://www.completesports.com/wafu-b-u-17-tourney-golden-eaglets-crash-out-after-1-1-draw-with-cote-divoire/ https://www.completesports.com/wafu-b-u-17-tourney-golden-eaglets-crash-out-after-1-1-draw-with-cote-divoire/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:51:53 +0000 Completesports Football Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have crashed out of the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso, after drawing 1-1 with Côte d’Ivoire in their second Group B game on Saturday, completesports.com reports. The Golden Eaglets needed to win to guarantee qualification to the semifinals, after losing 2-1 to Nig https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/diaz-dazzles-as-bayern-batter-leipzig-to-go-top/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/diaz-dazzles-as-bayern-batter-leipzig-to-go-top/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:50:23 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Luis Diaz hit a hat-trick as Bayern Munich pummelled a listless RB Leipzig 6-1 at home on Saturday to climb to the top of the Bundesliga table The post Diaz dazzles as Bayern batter Leipzig to go top appeared first on Vanguard News. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/troops-gun-down-two-kidnappers-rescue-one-recover-n10m-ransom-in-kano/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/troops-gun-down-two-kidnappers-rescue-one-recover-n10m-ransom-in-kano/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:50:23 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Troops of 3 Brigade, Operation MESA, Kano, have rescued a kidnapped victim, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered N10 million in ransom during an operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State. According to Major Babatunde Zubairu of the Army Directorate o https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/replit-is-no-longer-working-with-anthropic-ceo-says/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/replit-is-no-longer-working-with-anthropic-ceo-says/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:48:08 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Over the weekend, Masad clarified that OpenAI would replace Anthropic as its default model provider. Claude will still be available to customers on the platform. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/opposition-may-pick-consensus-candidate-days-before-2027-election-lukman/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/opposition-may-pick-consensus-candidate-days-before-2027-election-lukman/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:48:02 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum, Salihu Lukman, says opposition parties could wait until a few days before the 2027 general election before announcing a joint presidential candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Lukman, who convenes the politica https://punchng.com/things-arent-as-bad-as-people-say-jide-kosoko-defends-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/things-arent-as-bad-as-people-say-jide-kosoko-defends-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:47:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying things are not as bad as some Nigerians claim. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-arent-as-bad-as-people-say-jide-kosoko-defends-tinubu/ https://www.cs.cmu.edu/news/2026/microsoft-cmu-praise https://www.cs.cmu.edu/news/2026/microsoft-cmu-praise Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:45:07 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/news/2026/microsoft-cmu-praise Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50133830 Points: 5 # Comments: 0 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13600414/brentford-liverpool-were-cute-and-clever-says-keith-andrews-after-his-side-ended-defeat-with-nine-men https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13600414/brentford-liverpool-were-cute-and-clever-says-keith-andrews-after-his-side-ended-defeat-with-nine-men Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Brentford head coach Keith Andrews felt Jeremy Jacquet was "cute and clever" for his role in Yehor Yarmoliuk's red card in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-olajide-vows-to-bridge-ibadan-ibarapa-devt-gap-if-elected-senator/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-olajide-vows-to-bridge-ibadan-ibarapa-devt-gap-if-elected-senator https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-olajide-vows-to-bridge-ibadan-ibarapa-devt-gap-if-elected-senator/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-olajide-vows-to-bridge-ibadan-ibarapa-devt-gap-if-elected-senator Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:44:43 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The senatorial candidate of the African Peoples Movement (APM) for Oyo South, and current federal representative for the Ibadan South West/ North West Constituency, Hon. Stanley Olajide (a.k.a. Odidiomo), has pledged to bridge the development gap between Ibadan and Ibarapa zone of the state through https://newtelegraphng.com/eu-set-to-deliver-e20m-defence-support-to-afn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eu-set-to-deliver-e20m-defence-support-to-afn https://newtelegraphng.com/eu-set-to-deliver-e20m-defence-support-to-afn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eu-set-to-deliver-e20m-defence-support-to-afn Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:44:31 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), received the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot and his delegation during a visit to his office at Ship House in Abuja. The engagement centred on modalities for an EU’s bilateral assistance of £20 million for the A https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/17-dead-25-injured-in-stampede-at-religious-gathering/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/17-dead-25-injured-in-stampede-at-religious-gathering/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:44:02 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News 17 people died and 24 injured Saturday in India after a stampede that was likely caused by sudden rainfall during a Hindu religious gathering The post 17 dead, 25 injured in stampede at religious gathering appeared first on Vanguard News. https://punchng.com/gombe-community-gets-electricity-after-17-years/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/gombe-community-gets-electricity-after-17-years/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:43:55 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A Gombe community, Talasse, gets electricity after 17 years following the commissioning of a 1-megawatt solar mini-grid project by the government. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-community-gets-electricity-after-17-years/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c38xzv091v5go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c38xzv091v5go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:41:33 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Wrexham had to "block everything out" says Phil Parkinson as they responded to recent criticism with a victory over Preston North End. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/is-the-us-embassy-in-jerusalem-for-israel-or-america?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/is-the-us-embassy-in-jerusalem-for-israel-or-america?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:41:30 +0000 Al Jazeera World News What led to the deaths of the nine Americans killed in the occupied West Bank since 2022? https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/nobody-can-break-my-heart-mo-abudu-tells-young-women-to-walk-away-from-unwanted-relationships/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/nobody-can-break-my-heart-mo-abudu-tells-young-women-to-walk-away-from-unwanted-relationships/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:40:07 +0000 PM News Nigerian News She stressed that a woman could not force a man to remain in a relationship if he had already decided to leave, warning that attempts to persuade an unwilling partner to stay could lead to unnecessary emotional distress. https://thesun.ng/can-at-50-oluremi-tinubu-challenges-bloc-to-break-divisions-embrace-unity/ https://thesun.ng/can-at-50-oluremi-tinubu-challenges-bloc-to-break-divisions-embrace-unity/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:40:01 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Christian blocs in Nigeria to close ranks and strengthen unity within the Church, warning against divisions that undermine the collective mission of the Christian faith. The post CAN at 50: Oluremi Tinubu challenges bloc to break divisions, embrace un https://www.marketwatch.com/story/gen-z-renters-are-the-only-group-more-likely-to-feel-successful-by-investing-than-buying-a-house-30ac5344?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/gen-z-renters-are-the-only-group-more-likely-to-feel-successful-by-investing-than-buying-a-house-30ac5344?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “Instead of focusing on homeownership, many are prioritizing financial freedom and debt-free living.” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-apples-foldable-iphone-duo-worth-2-000-see-how-it-stacks-up-against-other-foldable-phones-c9066b13?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-apples-foldable-iphone-duo-worth-2-000-see-how-it-stacks-up-against-other-foldable-phones-c9066b13?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable phone market largely dominated by Samsung and Google. https://www.tvcnews.tv/gov-yusuf-assures-tinubu-of-northern-support-for-2027-re-election/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/gov-yusuf-assures-tinubu-of-northern-support-for-2027-re-election/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:39:46 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has assured President Bola Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office. Governor Yu https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/cbn-moves-to-ease-nigeria-china-payments-as-cardoso-takes-talks-to-beijing/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/cbn-moves-to-ease-nigeria-china-payments-as-cardoso-takes-talks-to-beijing/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:39:17 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has said Nigeria will pursue stronger cross-border payment arrangements with China during an upcoming visit to Beijing, as both countries seek to deepen financial cooperation and support bilateral trade and investment. The post CBN moves to ease https://newtelegraphng.com/abbas-commissions-power-projects-in-soba-lays-foundation-for-others/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abbas-commissions-power-projects-in-soba-lays-foundation-for-others https://newtelegraphng.com/abbas-commissions-power-projects-in-soba-lays-foundation-for-others/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abbas-commissions-power-projects-in-soba-lays-foundation-for-others Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:39:08 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Saturday, commissioned two power projects, which he attracted to Soba local government area, as part of his flagging-off of 80 projects in Zone 1 Senatorial District of Kaduna state. Speaker Abbas, who noted that Nigerians’ wa https://www.tvcnews.tv/kenya-recovers-uk-stolen-luxury-land-rover-in-multi-agency-crackdown/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/kenya-recovers-uk-stolen-luxury-land-rover-in-multi-agency-crackdown/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:38:02 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Kenyan detectives have recovered a luxury Land Rover Discovery stolen in the United Kingdom during a week-long, multi-agency operation targeting local and international vehicle theft syndicates. The post Kenya Recovers UK-Stolen Luxury Land Rover In Multi-Agency Crackdown appeared first on Trending https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6y93xw91dv3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6y93xw91dv3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:37:01 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Hearts' last trip to Parkhead ended with their title dream being crushed in the space of 11 minutes. They return to face Celtic on Sunday refreshed and reshaped. https://thesun.ng/kidnapped-corps-members-kwankwaso-salutes-tinubu-security-agencies-over-arrest-of-abductors/ https://thesun.ng/kidnapped-corps-members-kwankwaso-salutes-tinubu-security-agencies-over-arrest-of-abductors/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:36:47 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hostility against insecurity in the country examplified by the recent arrest of the abductors of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, has continued to attract the commendations of many concerned Nigerians. Among those commending https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/i-cant-die-like-this-flydubai-pilot-recounts-ordeal-of-cockpit-attack/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/i-cant-die-like-this-flydubai-pilot-recounts-ordeal-of-cockpit-attack/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:35:33 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News "My vision was restricted to a few inches," said the flydubai pilot - effect of being struck in the head with an axe by his co-pilot The post ‘I can’t die like this’: flydubai pilot recounts ordeal of cockpit attack appeared first on Vanguard News. https://newtelegraphng.com/undc-urges-fg-to-extend-pinls-pipeline-surveillance-contract/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=undc-urges-fg-to-extend-pinls-pipeline-surveillance-contract https://newtelegraphng.com/undc-urges-fg-to-extend-pinls-pipeline-surveillance-contract/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=undc-urges-fg-to-extend-pinls-pipeline-surveillance-contract Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:35:26 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The United Niger Delta Congress (UNDC) has urged the Federal Government to extend the pipeline surveillance contract of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), citing improved crude oil delivery and job creation in the Niger Delta. The call came on Saturday after the House of Representatives https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/10/08/owner-of-former-uws-barbecue-restaurant-indicted-for-wage-theft-manhattan-da https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/10/08/owner-of-former-uws-barbecue-restaurant-indicted-for-wage-theft-manhattan-da Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:34:33 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/10/08/owner-of-former-uws-barbecue-restaurant-indicted-for-wage-theft-manhattan-da Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50133738 Points: 3 # Comments: 0 https://blog.scottstevenson.net/p/pattern-matching-beats-narrative https://blog.scottstevenson.net/p/pattern-matching-beats-narrative Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:34:13 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://blog.scottstevenson.net/p/pattern-matching-beats-narrative Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50133736 Points: 12 # Comments: 1 https://thewhistler.ng/2027-atiku-is-nigerias-best-hope-adc-pcc-tells-voters/ https://thewhistler.ng/2027-atiku-is-nigerias-best-hope-adc-pcc-tells-voters/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:32:23 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has declared its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, the best choice for Nigeria in the January 16, 2027 presidential election, describing him as a pan-Nigerian leader capable of uniting the country and reviving its battered economy. The https://mihaisplace.com/blog/ai-can-write-the-code-who-verifies-it https://mihaisplace.com/blog/ai-can-write-the-code-who-verifies-it Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:31:30 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://mihaisplace.com/blog/ai-can-write-the-code-who-verifies-it Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50133713 Points: 15 # Comments: 20 https://newtelegraphng.com/troops-gun-down-two-kidnappers-rescue-one-recover-n10m-ransom-in-kano/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=troops-gun-down-two-kidnappers-rescue-one-recover-n10m-ransom-in-kano https://newtelegraphng.com/troops-gun-down-two-kidnappers-rescue-one-recover-n10m-ransom-in-kano/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=troops-gun-down-two-kidnappers-rescue-one-recover-n10m-ransom-in-kano Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:27:58 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Troops of 3 Brigade, Operation MESA, Kano, have rescued a kidnapped victim, neutralised two suspected kidnappers, and recovered the sum of ₦10 million in ransom during an operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State. The operation, according to Major Babatunde Zubair https://newtelegraphng.com/white-cane-day-2026-ncc-calls-for-establishment-of-natl-accessible-book-portal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=white-cane-day-2026-ncc-calls-for-establishment-of-natl-accessible-book-portal https://newtelegraphng.com/white-cane-day-2026-ncc-calls-for-establishment-of-natl-accessible-book-portal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=white-cane-day-2026-ncc-calls-for-establishment-of-natl-accessible-book-portal Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:27:43 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr John Asein, has emphasised the need to establish a National Accessible Book Portal as a key instrument for operationalising the provisions of the Copyright Act, 2022. He said the Portal is envisaged as a trusted national platform to ident https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/israeli-drone-attacks-kill-six-palestinians-across-gaza-despite-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/israeli-drone-attacks-kill-six-palestinians-across-gaza-despite-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:26:59 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/2027-opposition-to-unveil-single-presidential-candidate-days-before-election-lukman/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/2027-opposition-to-unveil-single-presidential-candidate-days-before-election-lukman/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:25:51 +0000 PM News Nigerian News He spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Hard Copy, where he expressed confidence that opposition leaders were committed to the plan. https://thesun.ng/troops-rescue-kidnapped-victim-recover-n10m-ransom-in-kano-forest/ https://thesun.ng/troops-rescue-kidnapped-victim-recover-n10m-ransom-in-kano-forest/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:25:44 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Troops of 3 Brigade, Operation MESA, have rescued a kidnapped victim, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered N10 million ransom in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The post Troops rescue kidnapped victim, recover N10m ransom in Kano forest appeared first on The https://leadership.ng/dla-disowns-taraba-candidates-endorsement-of-tinubu/ https://leadership.ng/dla-disowns-taraba-candidates-endorsement-of-tinubu/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:24:03 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has disowned the reported endorsement of President Bola Tinubu by its governorship candidate in Taraba State, describing the move as unauthorised and summoning the candidate before its disciplinary committee. The party said its national leadership was unaware https://www.tvcnews.tv/2027-support-tinubu-for-nigerias-full-economic-recovery-wike-tells-rivers-people/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/2027-support-tinubu-for-nigerias-full-economic-recovery-wike-tells-rivers-people/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:23:44 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Nigeria’s full economic recovery depends entirely on sustaining the bold reform policies initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Addressing thousands of supporters, traditional rulers, and political stakehold https://thesun.ng/abia-2-officers-killed-3-others-injured-as-gunmen-attack-police-station/ https://thesun.ng/abia-2-officers-killed-3-others-injured-as-gunmen-attack-police-station/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:22:34 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Two senior police officers attached to the Abia State Command were reported killed and three others injured when gunmen attacked the Uratta Divisional Headquarters in Aba, Abia State. The post Abia: 2 officers killed, 3 others injured as gunmen attack police station appeared first on The Sun Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/eu-to-provide-e20-million-in-defence-support-to-nigerian-armed-forces/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/eu-to-provide-e20-million-in-defence-support-to-nigerian-armed-forces/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:22:19 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The European Union (EU) is set to provide €20 million in defence assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The post EU to provide €20 million in defence support to Nigerian Armed Forces appeared first on Nairametrics. https://newtelegraphng.com/oyo-apc-member-macheted-to-death-in-ibadan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oyo-apc-member-macheted-to-death-in-ibadan https://newtelegraphng.com/oyo-apc-member-macheted-to-death-in-ibadan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oyo-apc-member-macheted-to-death-in-ibadan Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:22:12 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has called on elders across Oyo State to caution Governor Seyi Makinde and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, following the alleged killing of an All Progressives Congress (APC) member in Ibadan. https://leadership.ng/economic-hardship-must-not-be-ignored-in-defending-tinubus-reforms-shettima/ https://leadership.ng/economic-hardship-must-not-be-ignored-in-defending-tinubus-reforms-shettima/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:21:54 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to acknowledge the economic hardship faced by Nigerians while explaining and defending the government’s ongoing reforms. Shettima said campaigners must rely on facts, transparency and measurable resul https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/food-insecurity-lagos-moves-to-strengthen-food-value-chain/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/food-insecurity-lagos-moves-to-strengthen-food-value-chain/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:19:54 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The meeting will also strengthen regional cooperation and promote practical strategies for improving food production, processing, storage, transportation, distribution and market access. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/hoodlums-attack-abia-police-station-kill-two-officers/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/hoodlums-attack-abia-police-station-kill-two-officers/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:16:01 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The police said investigations were ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The post Hoodlums Attack Abia Police Station, Kill Two Officers appeared first on Channels Television. https://newtelegraphng.com/ill-defeat-tinubu-in-his-12-battleground-states-others-makinde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ill-defeat-tinubu-in-his-12-battleground-states-others-makinde https://newtelegraphng.com/ill-defeat-tinubu-in-his-12-battleground-states-others-makinde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ill-defeat-tinubu-in-his-12-battleground-states-others-makinde Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:15:19 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Engr. Seyi Makinde, has boasted that he would defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 12 battleground states Tinubu said he would only visit during the 2027 presidential election. Director, Strategic Communications of Makinde-Daura Preside https://newtelegraphng.com/kogi-lg-poll-observers-report-no-shooting-vote-buying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kogi-lg-poll-observers-report-no-shooting-vote-buying https://newtelegraphng.com/kogi-lg-poll-observers-report-no-shooting-vote-buying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kogi-lg-poll-observers-report-no-shooting-vote-buying Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:14:18 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Electoral observers monitoring Saturday’s local government elections in Kogi State have reported no incidents of shooting, vote buying or ballot stuffing in polling units visited, as the state electoral commission assured voters that all valid votes would be protected and counted. Chairman of the On https://thewhistler.ng/otti-foundation-rewards-six-first-class-graduates-with-n500000-each/ https://thewhistler.ng/otti-foundation-rewards-six-first-class-graduates-with-n500000-each/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:10:55 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Alex Otti Foundation has announced a cash reward of N500,000 each for six first-class graduates, in recognition of their academic excellence and as support for their future endeavours. Speaking during the induction of the 2026 scholars, Abia State Governor Alex Otti congratulated the graduates f https://leadership.ng/npfl-doma-united-held-by-kun-khalifat-as-both-sides-share-spoils/ https://leadership.ng/npfl-doma-united-held-by-kun-khalifat-as-both-sides-share-spoils/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:06:57 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Doma United were held to a 1-1 draw by Kun Khalifat in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe. The hosts had to settle for a point after recovering from a second-half deficit against a Kun Khalifat side seeking to improve its position in the leagu https://businessday.ng/sports/article/epl-man-city-beat-ipswich-liverpool-survive-brentford-scare/ https://businessday.ng/sports/article/epl-man-city-beat-ipswich-liverpool-survive-brentford-scare/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:06:21 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Erling Haaland bagged a brace as Manchester City edged Ipswich Town 3-2 to maintain their perfect start to the Premier https://leadership.ng/niger-delta-congress-urges-fg-to-extend-pinls-pipeline-surveillance-contract/ https://leadership.ng/niger-delta-congress-urges-fg-to-extend-pinls-pipeline-surveillance-contract/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:05:35 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The United Niger Delta Congress (UNDC) has urged the Federal Government to extend the pipeline surveillance contract of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), citing improved crude oil delivery, the restoration of shut-in oil assets and employment opportunities in the Niger Delta. The group https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/pride-is-in-his-blood-kola-olaiya-fires-back-at-pete-edochie-over-nollywood-seniority-claim.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/pride-is-in-his-blood-kola-olaiya-fires-back-at-pete-edochie-over-nollywood-seniority-claim.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:04:03 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity Veteran actor Kola Olaiya has criticised fellow actor Pete Edochie over the ongoing debate about seniority in Nigeria’s acting industry, accusing him of being proud and failing to recognise the contributions of earlier theatre practitioners. Olaiya made the remarks in a recent episode of Oyinmomo TV https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/forgive-me-if-i-offended-you-radda-tells-apc-members-ahead-of-2027-polls/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/17/forgive-me-if-i-offended-you-radda-tells-apc-members-ahead-of-2027-polls/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:03:29 +0000 PM News Nigerian News “I have no grudge against anybody in the party, and I welcome everyone who wants to join the party,” he said. https://leadership.ng/jonathan-dangote-seek-jobs-almajiri-schools-to-tackle-insecurity-at-md-abubakars-book-launch/ https://leadership.ng/jonathan-dangote-seek-jobs-almajiri-schools-to-tackle-insecurity-at-md-abubakars-book-launch/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:03:26 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former President Goodluck Jonathan and industrialist Aliko Dangote have called on the federal government to prioritise job creation and revive abandoned social intervention programmes to tackle terrorism, banditry, and other security threats. Jonathan urged the government to revisit the Almajiri edu