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 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:04:58 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/meta-unveils-new-ai-model-muse-spark-open/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/meta-unveils-new-ai-model-muse-spark-open/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:47:38 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Meta has launched Muse Spark Open, a new open-weight AI model it claims rivals top Chinese developers and is optimised to run on Apple’s M5 Ultra chips. 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According to him, the Nigerian internatio https://www.marketwatch.com/story/coreweave-investors-are-feeling-spooked-as-the-companys-stock-and-bonds-see-fresh-pressure-ba39a931?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/coreweave-investors-are-feeling-spooked-as-the-companys-stock-and-bonds-see-fresh-pressure-ba39a931?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Wall Street’s views on CoreWeave are starkly divisive as investors pay more attention to the financial details of big artificial-intelligence companies. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917449-eno-reveals-lawmaker-leaking-akwa-ibom-assemblys-secrets-to-him.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917449-eno-reveals-lawmaker-leaking-akwa-ibom-assemblys-secrets-to-him.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:02:59 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Governor Eno said the lawmaker always comes to him at night to alert him to “coup” plans within the legislature, describing the two-term lawmaker as his “son” and the assembly’s “stabiliser”. The post Eno reveals lawmaker leaking Akwa Ibom Assembly’s secrets to him appeared first on Premium Times Ni https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-no-more-promises-show-your-record-kwankwaso/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-no-more-promises-show-your-record-kwankwaso/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:02:02 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has challenged politicians to go beyond making promises and present records of their achievements in office. Kwankwaso made the call on Thursday while responding to questions on Channels Television’s Poli https://www.completesports.com/ecl-arokodare-plays-90-minutes-as-hajduk-split-edge-ajax/ https://www.completesports.com/ecl-arokodare-plays-90-minutes-as-hajduk-split-edge-ajax/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:01:43 +0000 Completesports Football Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare featured for the full 90 minutes as Ajax suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Hajduk Split in their UEFA Conference League opener at Stadion Poljud on Thursday. Despite controlling 57% of possession, the Dutch giants struggled to break down a resilient and discipl https://punchng.com/lasema-contains-three-fire-incidents-averts-tanker-explosion/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/lasema-contains-three-fire-incidents-averts-tanker-explosion/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:01:27 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has contained three fire incidents in Lagos Island, Ojodu Berger and Mushin, and averted a tanker explosion. 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Wike made the allegation on Thursday while https://www.tvcnews.tv/nitda-takes-cybersecurity-awareness-campaign-to-abuja-streets/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/nitda-takes-cybersecurity-awareness-campaign-to-abuja-streets/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:58:53 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken its cybersecurity awareness campaign to the streets of Abuja, urging Nigerians to adopt safer online practices amid rising digital threats. The post NITDA Takes Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign To Abuja Streets appeared first o https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tompolo-to-oyo-electorate-why-tinubu-deserves-four-more-years/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tompolo-to-oyo-electorate-why-tinubu-deserves-four-more-years/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:57:28 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has urged the people of Oyo State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, arguing that the President deserves another four-year term to consolidate his reforms. The pos https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/ucl-two-lionel-messis-records-broken-by-erling-haaland-against-psg/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/ucl-two-lionel-messis-records-broken-by-erling-haaland-against-psg/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:57:18 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Manchester City striker Erling Haaland broke two of Lionel Messi’s UEFA Champions League records on Wednesday despite his side’s 4–2 home defeat to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain. PSG dominated the first half at the Etihad Stadium, with Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé scoring in the 13th an https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/alleged-drug-trafficking-allow-fbi-release-records-if-youre-not-guilty-us-firm-dares-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/alleged-drug-trafficking-allow-fbi-release-records-if-youre-not-guilty-us-firm-dares-tinubu/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:56:39 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News A United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to allow the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to release records relating to allegations of heroin trafficking reportedly linked to him. 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The post Reps demand enforcement of 18-year minimum marriage https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-15/big-take-what-is-the-us-economy-trying-to-tell-us-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-15/big-take-what-is-the-us-economy-trying-to-tell-us-video Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:55:33 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks On today’s Big Take podcast, editors Matt Boesler and Cristina Lindblad join Sarah Holder to unpack what the data says is happening in the US economy and why consumer sentiment tells another story. (Source: Bloomberg) https://thesun.ng/gombe-releases-%e2%82%a6149m-to-secure-dangote-shares-for-28284-women/ https://thesun.ng/gombe-releases-%e2%82%a6149m-to-secure-dangote-shares-for-28284-women/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:55:27 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Gombe State Government has released ₦149.2 million as counterpart funding to secure financial shares for 28,284 vulnerable women under its partnership with the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF). The post Gombe releases ₦149m to secure Dangote shares for 28,284 women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://punchng.com/nahcon-seeks-partnerships-to-cut-hajj-costs/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nahcon-seeks-partnerships-to-cut-hajj-costs/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:54:36 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria is seeking strategic partnerships and investments to reduce Hajj costs and improve the management of pilgrims’ fund Read More: https://punchng.com/nahcon-seeks-partnerships-to-cut-hajj-costs/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmq8n513x523o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmq8n513x523o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:52:13 +0000 BBC News World World News A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/kwankwaso-replies-shettima-for-calling-obi-master-of-bogus-statistics/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/kwankwaso-replies-shettima-for-calling-obi-master-of-bogus-statistics/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:51:55 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has defended the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following Vice President Kashim Shettima’s description of him as a “master of bogus statistics.” Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Televisio https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/two-boko-haram-supporters-bag-life-jail/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/two-boko-haram-supporters-bag-life-jail/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:51:27 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two men arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) to life imprisonment and an additional 20 years each for offences linked to supporting the proscribed Boko Haram group. The men were sentenced after pleading guilty to ch https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-15/inflation-pointing-for-the-fed-to-act-rajappa-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-15/inflation-pointing-for-the-fed-to-act-rajappa-video Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:41 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Gene Tannuzzo, global head of fixed income at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and Subadra Rajappa, head of research at Société Générale Americas, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." 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The 21-year-old Spaniard scored in the 83rd minute after coming on, helping Real Madrid launch a remarkable la https://technext24.com/news/auaton-calls-off-strike-members-dump-indrive/ https://technext24.com/news/auaton-calls-off-strike-members-dump-indrive/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:43:24 +0000 Technext Naija Tech The Lagos State Council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has called off its… https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-15/rate-volatility-might-shake-fundamentals-tannuzzo-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-15/rate-volatility-might-shake-fundamentals-tannuzzo-video Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:43:13 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Gene Tannuzzo, global head of fixed income at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and Subadra Rajappa, head of research at Société Générale Americas, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Treasuries led a global bond rally as a selloff in artificial-intelligence shares deepened, spurring demand https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917446-odinkalu-makes-inaccurate-claim-over-tinubus-apc-campaign-council-appearance-presidency-reacts.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917446-odinkalu-makes-inaccurate-claim-over-tinubus-apc-campaign-council-appearance-presidency-reacts.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:43:03 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Presidency and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo dismissed the claim, while Premium Times independently confirmed the president’s physical presence at the event. 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She challenges the foundations of France's fiscal system, arguing th https://thesun.ng/imo-2027-apc-governorship-aspirant-charles-orie-returns-from-diaspora-consultations/ https://thesun.ng/imo-2027-apc-governorship-aspirant-charles-orie-returns-from-diaspora-consultations/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:40:57 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Chief Charles Orie, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Imo State, has returned to Nigeria after consultations with Imo indigenes in Europe and Canada ahead of the 2027 elections, with supporters urging him to contest the state’s governorship seat. The post Imo 2027: APC gove https://www.marketwatch.com/story/traders-pile-into-bonds-and-defensive-stocks-as-the-tech-wreck-picks-up-steam-48c04374?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/traders-pile-into-bonds-and-defensive-stocks-as-the-tech-wreck-picks-up-steam-48c04374?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks A continued selloff in the AI trade is forcing investors to move from tech names to the relative safety of government bonds and defensive stock sectors. https://www.tvcnews.tv/state-police-bill-90-ready-for-national-assembly-gbajabiamila/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/state-police-bill-90-ready-for-national-assembly-gbajabiamila/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:39:38 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The National Policing Bill is 90 per cent ready for transmission to the National Assembly, with the Federal Government expecting to submit it within two weeks, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said. The post State Police Bill 90% Ready For National Assembly- Gbajabiamila appea https://leadership.ng/just-in-bandits-release-abducted-kaduna-family-after-n300m-ransom-demand/ https://leadership.ng/just-in-bandits-release-abducted-kaduna-family-after-n300m-ransom-demand/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:39:27 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Bandits have released Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, who were abducted in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The family’s release came days after a video emerged showing Zakka pleading for public assistance while holding his crying infant https://punchng.com/2027-vote-for-competence-reject-political-gamblers-wike-urges-nigerians/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-vote-for-competence-reject-political-gamblers-wike-urges-nigerians/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:38:23 +0000 Punch Nigerian News FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged Nigerians to prioritise competence and track records over ethnic loyalty in the 2027 elections, advising them to reject Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-vote-for-competence-reject-political-gamblers-wike-urges-nigerians/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/amazon-devices-chief-panos-panay-on-the-importance-of-failure-and-bouncing-back-from-it/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/amazon-devices-chief-panos-panay-on-the-importance-of-failure-and-bouncing-back-from-it/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:38:13 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Panay said that it's possible to recover and learn from all sorts of failures, even catastrophic ones, when building products. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/oluremi-tinubu-inaugurates-50-cng-buses-launches-empowerment-programme-in-edo/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/oluremi-tinubu-inaugurates-50-cng-buses-launches-empowerment-programme-in-edo/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:37:10 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Tinubu said the initiatives would improve transportation, strengthen small businesses and promote economic opportunities for women, youths and vulnerable groups in the state. The post Oluremi Tinubu Inaugurates 50 CNG Buses, Launches Empowerment Programme In Edo appeared first on Channels Television https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917444-nigerian-lawmakers-amend-federal-polytechnic-act-empower-polytechnics-to-award-bachelors-degrees.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917444-nigerian-lawmakers-amend-federal-polytechnic-act-empower-polytechnics-to-award-bachelors-degrees.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:36:32 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News HND holders have historically faced restrictions in some public and private sector establishments, including differences in recruitment grades, promotion prospects and eligibility for certain positions. 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Kwankwaso disclosed this on Thursday while featuring on Channels Television’s Pol https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/two-boko-haram-members-arrested-by-dss-bag-life-imprisonment/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/two-boko-haram-members-arrested-by-dss-bag-life-imprisonment/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:34:54 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two men arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) to life imprisonment for their membership of the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group. The men, Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim, both from Borno State, were sentenced after pleading guilty to char https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-signs-law-establishing-nursing-college/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-signs-law-establishing-nursing-college/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:33:45 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed a law establishing the College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa to address specialist nurse shortages. 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Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pending elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to the talks in Brussels. Also in the show - AI https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/epl-michael-carrick-told-to-drop-lisandro-martinez-from-man-united-squad/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/epl-michael-carrick-told-to-drop-lisandro-martinez-from-man-united-squad/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:32:55 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former Premier League striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has called on Manchester United to suspend Lisandro Martinez for publicly criticising the club’s hierarchy. Speaking on Sky Sports, Hasselbaink said that although he agreed with the defender’s concerns, Martinez should face consequences for airin https://www.france24.com/en/saudi-arabia-postpones-major-sporting-events-amid-houthi-attacks https://www.france24.com/en/saudi-arabia-postpones-major-sporting-events-amid-houthi-attacks Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:31:42 +0000 France 24 World News Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed as a result of repeated deadly attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the Kingdom's airports and infrastructure. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Guy Barton, Visiting Fellow at Lancaster University and co-creator https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/15/at-least-7-crew-members-missing-after-drone-attacks-on-ships-in-black-sea?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/15/at-least-7-crew-members-missing-after-drone-attacks-on-ships-in-black-sea?traffic_source=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:29:52 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Emergency teams are searching for 7 missing crew after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea. https://www.france24.com/en/kinshasa-braces-for-potential-conflict-as-kabila-joins-m23 https://www.france24.com/en/kinshasa-braces-for-potential-conflict-as-kabila-joins-m23 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:29:20 +0000 France 24 World News In tonight's edition, as Joseph Kabila returns to centre stage with a new alliance with the M23 rebels, political leaders in Congo are having to choose sides. Also, the US is calling for restraint in Ethiopia as a rights group warns that the conflict in Tigray is already taking a toll on civilians. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/big-pharma-stocks-near-all-time-highs-as-tech-selloff-pushes-investors-toward-safer-bets-0a5d5d07?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/big-pharma-stocks-near-all-time-highs-as-tech-selloff-pushes-investors-toward-safer-bets-0a5d5d07?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Shares of AbbVie, Eli Lilly and Gilead Sciences closed near record highs https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-tinubu-instructs-security-agencies-to-provide-safety-ensure-free-fair-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-tinubu-instructs-security-agencies-to-provide-safety-ensure-free-fair-elections https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-tinubu-instructs-security-agencies-to-provide-safety-ensure-free-fair-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-tinubu-instructs-security-agencies-to-provide-safety-ensure-free-fair-elections Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:28:40 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has instructed the security agencies to provide adequate safety and  ensure free, fair and credible election in 2027. Tinubu, who ordered the security agencies to ensure the rescue of all kidnapped victims across the country and dislodge kidnappers and bandits from their hideou https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917442-11th-senate-senators-declare-senate-presidency-seat-non-vacant-back-akpabio-barau-other-principal-officers.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917442-11th-senate-senators-declare-senate-presidency-seat-non-vacant-back-akpabio-barau-other-principal-officers.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:25:54 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News There have been speculations that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, an ally of President Bola Tinubu, is considering a bid for the Senate presidency after completing his tenure as governor. 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As reported by Daily Trust, residents said the pipeline, reportedly belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-15/still-in-early-innings-of-ai-issuance-doyle-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-15/still-in-early-innings-of-ai-issuance-doyle-video Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:21:16 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Neha Khoda, head of US credit strategy at BofA Securities, and Stephanie Doyle, fixed income portfolio manager at JPMorgan Investment Management, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917439-93-of-children-affected-by-diphtheria-outbreaks-not-fully-vaccinated-official.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917439-93-of-children-affected-by-diphtheria-outbreaks-not-fully-vaccinated-official.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:18:28 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News He said some affected children either received no vaccine or only one of the three recommended doses. The post 93% of children affected by diphtheria outbreaks not fully vaccinated – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/dollar-wraps-its-worst-day-in-over-a-month-on-ai-risk-concerns https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/dollar-wraps-its-worst-day-in-over-a-month-on-ai-risk-concerns Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:14:05 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks The dollar fell the most in more than a month, erasing gains fueled by hotter-than-expected inflation data. https://newtelegraphng.com/celio-honoured-at-nelal-2026-as-okoye-urges-nigeria-to-raise-builders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celio-honoured-at-nelal-2026-as-okoye-urges-nigeria-to-raise-builders https://newtelegraphng.com/celio-honoured-at-nelal-2026-as-okoye-urges-nigeria-to-raise-builders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celio-honoured-at-nelal-2026-as-okoye-urges-nigeria-to-raise-builders Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:13:38 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Not Complainers Disi Jimmy Celio Godwin, Chairman of the FCT Swimming Association, has received the Excellent Leadership Award in Sports Development at the 2026 National Excellent Leadership Awards and Lecture (NELAL), held in Abuja on Saturday, October 3. The event brought together leaders a https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/15/why-are-migrants-risking-their-lives-at-sea-to-reach-yemen?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/15/why-are-migrants-risking-their-lives-at-sea-to-reach-yemen?traffic_source=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:13:01 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Al Jazeera’s Al Anoud Al Aqeedi explains why migrants are risking their lives to make the journey to Yemen. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/northern-ireland-ex-dup-leader-donaldson-sentenced-to-15-years-for-child-sex-crimes?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/northern-ireland-ex-dup-leader-donaldson-sentenced-to-15-years-for-child-sex-crimes?traffic_source=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:12:27 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Judge says Jeffrey Donaldson never apologised to victims as politician seeks to appeal his convictions. https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-campaign-council-seeks-royal-blessings-from-olubadan-alaafin-ahead-2027-elections/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-campaign-council-seeks-royal-blessings-from-olubadan-alaafin-ahead-2027-elections/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:11:44 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has led a delegation of party leaders to seek the support and blessings of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Alaafin of Oyo ahead of the 2027 general elections. Th https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/market-razed-property-destroyed-as-tanker-explodes-in-edo/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/market-razed-property-destroyed-as-tanker-explodes-in-edo/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:10:28 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Traders were seen wailing over their losses as their wares were consumed. The post Market Razed, Property Destroyed As Tanker Explodes In Edo appeared first on Channels Television. https://thesun.ng/1trn-economy-udeh-tasks-nigeria-on-technology/ https://thesun.ng/1trn-economy-udeh-tasks-nigeria-on-technology/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:09:02 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, has said Nigeria must commercialise its research outcomes to achieve economic and political independence. The post $1trn economy: Udeh tasks Nigeria on technology appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/poll-shows-bolsonaro-with-slight-lead-over-lula-ahead-of-brazilian-run-off?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/poll-shows-bolsonaro-with-slight-lead-over-lula-ahead-of-brazilian-run-off?traffic_source=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:07:58 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Poll shows right-wing candidate with two percent advantage over Lula going into second round of voting on October 25. https://newtelegraphng.com/anterus-ezeh-honoured-at-nelal-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anterus-ezeh-honoured-at-nelal-2026 https://newtelegraphng.com/anterus-ezeh-honoured-at-nelal-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anterus-ezeh-honoured-at-nelal-2026 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:05:57 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Long before he founded a nursing college and a hospital, High Chief Dr Sir Anterus Chikaobi Ezeh was already demonstrating a commitment to service as a Primary Three pupil teaching Catechism to other children in his parish. Decades later, that spirit of service was recognised in Abuja on Saturday, O https://leadership.ng/toluwanisings-he-was-never-sick-personal-assistant-to-late-gospel-singer-recounts-his-final-moments/ https://leadership.ng/toluwanisings-he-was-never-sick-personal-assistant-to-late-gospel-singer-recounts-his-final-moments/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:05:25 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The personal assistant to late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has recounted the circumstances surrounding the musician’s death, saying he showed no signs of illness before he suddenly slumped. While speaking with LEADERSHIP , the assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/nigerias-fx-demand-hits-15-year-high-of-18-34-billion-in-q2-2026/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/nigerias-fx-demand-hits-15-year-high-of-18-34-billion-in-q2-2026/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:58 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nigeria's foreign exchange utilisation rose to $18.34 billion in the second quarter of 2026, its highest quarterly level since Q3 2011, driven by services and financial payments rather than merchandise imports. The post Nigeria’s FX demand hits 15-year high of $18.34 billion in Q2 2026 appeare https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/meta-launches-an-open-weight-model-that-runs-on-macs/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/meta-launches-an-open-weight-model-that-runs-on-macs/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:53 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Meta and Apple have teamed up for the launch of the social media giant's newest model, Muse Spark Open, which will run locally on Apple silicon. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/terrorism-court-jails-2-for-life-for-assisting-boko-haram-members/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/terrorism-court-jails-2-for-life-for-assisting-boko-haram-members/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:19 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted and sentenced two men to life imprisonment for providing support to members of the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group. The post Terrorism: Court jails 2 for life for assisting Boko Haram members appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/19-injured-as-bus-collides-with-train-in-france-authorities-say/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/19-injured-as-bus-collides-with-train-in-france-authorities-say/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:08 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Five people were severely injured though no one's life appeared to be in danger, the local prefect said in a statement. The post 19 Injured As Bus Collides With Train In France, Authorities Say appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/somalia-says-it-will-hold-elections-in-2027?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/somalia-says-it-will-hold-elections-in-2027?traffic_source=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:02 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Critics say unilateral decision to call polls is a recipe for more conflict. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917436-nphcda-records-45-million-quarterly-phc-visits-links-773000-pregnant-women-to-care.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917436-nphcda-records-45-million-quarterly-phc-visits-links-773000-pregnant-women-to-care.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:03:21 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Aina said the increase followed ongoing reforms aimed at improving access to trusted and quality primary healthcare services across the country. The post NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits, links 773,000 pregnant women to care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.france24.com/en/it-is-clear-that-sooner-or-later-we-will-have-european-casualties-romanian-mep https://www.france24.com/en/it-is-clear-that-sooner-or-later-we-will-have-european-casualties-romanian-mep Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:03:10 +0000 France 24 World News Rescuers searched on Thursday for seven missing sailors after drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising fresh security concerns along a vital shipping route used by Ukraine. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Europe editor Armen Georgian, Nicolae Stefa https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/court-sentences-two-boko-haram-supporters-to-life-imprisonment/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/court-sentences-two-boko-haram-supporters-to-life-imprisonment/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:01:12 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The sentences were handed down during the Federal Government’s latest phase of mass trials of suspected terrorists at the trial court. The post Court Sentences Two Boko Haram Supporters To Life Imprisonment appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/senate-orders-probe-into-corps-members-death-at-enugu-nysc-camp/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/senate-orders-probe-into-corps-members-death-at-enugu-nysc-camp/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:58:51 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Senate has ordered an investigation into the death of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Etimbuk Daniel, at the Enugu State orientation camp, amid concerns over medical facilities and emergency response services in camps nationwide. The post Senate orders probe into corps member’s dea https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261015-houthi-attack-on-palace-used-by-yemen-government-in-aden-kills-five https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261015-houthi-attack-on-palace-used-by-yemen-government-in-aden-kills-five Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:57:48 +0000 France 24 World News At least five people were killed and 16 wounded Thursday in a Houthi missile and drone attack on the palace located in Yemen's interim capital – the southern port city of Aden, used by the country's internationally recognised government, an official said. https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012374/bluesky-ai-attie-small-social-games-apps https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012374/bluesky-ai-attie-small-social-games-apps Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:57:16 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Bluesky's Attie AI tool, which initially launched earlier this year as a way to use AI to build your own feeds, now lets you make "small" social apps like games, polls, and dashboards that you can then share with others as their own websites. In an interview at TechCrunch Disrupt, Bluesky CEO Toni S https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/50-houses-razed-scores-injured-as-explosion-rocks-rivers-community/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/50-houses-razed-scores-injured-as-explosion-rocks-rivers-community/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:57:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News About 20 people have been injured and over 50 houses burnt down following the explosion of a gas pipeline in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The post 50 houses razed, scores injured as explosion rocks Rivers community appeared first on Vanguard News. https://businessday.ng/news/article/fitch-revises-outlook-on-nigerian-banks-to-positive-after-sovereign-action/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/fitch-revises-outlook-on-nigerian-banks-to-positive-after-sovereign-action/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:57:09 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Fitch Ratings has revised the outlooks on nine Nigerian banks and two bank holding companies to Positive from Stable, following https://dailytrust.com/kaduna-abducted-couple-toddler-regain-freedom/ https://dailytrust.com/kaduna-abducted-couple-toddler-regain-freedom/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:56:27 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News A kidnapped couple, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained freedom. According to sources, the victims were released on Thursday and were on their way back to Kaduna metropolis as of the time of filing this report. Details of their release remained sket https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/51887047154577-Unacceptable-Apple-Health-Sync-is-now-behind-a-99-year-paywall-for-new-accounts https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/51887047154577-Unacceptable-Apple-Health-Sync-is-now-behind-a-99-year-paywall-for-new-accounts Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:49 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/51887047154577-Unacceptable-Apple-Health-Sync-is-now-behind-a-99-year-paywall-for-new-accounts Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50109375 Points: 17 # Comments: 6 https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/video-2027-defence-minister-assures-voters-of-safety-says-tinubu-to-inaugurate-new-military-aircraft/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/video-2027-defence-minister-assures-voters-of-safety-says-tinubu-to-inaugurate-new-military-aircraft/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:35 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The defence minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.) also said that Nigeria does not recruit minors into the armed forces. The post [VIDEO] 2027: Defence Minister Assures Voters Of Safety, Says Tinubu To Inaugurate New Military Aircraft appeared first on Channels Television. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/amazon-devices-chief-panos-panay-sees-a-future-where-ai-devices-replace-the-need-to-use-apps/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/amazon-devices-chief-panos-panay-sees-a-future-where-ai-devices-replace-the-need-to-use-apps/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:25 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay described a future where ambient AI devices work in the background, anticipating users' needs instead of waiting for commands. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/wellness-company-hain-celestial-said-to-eye-potential-bankruptcy https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/wellness-company-hain-celestial-said-to-eye-potential-bankruptcy Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:51:48 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Hain Celestial Group Inc. is weighing a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, according to people familiar with the matter, as it contends with a high debt burden and weakening demand for its natural and organic foods. https://www.tvcnews.tv/onsa-tactical-team-rescues-kidnapped-couple-six-month-old-baby-in-kaduna/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/onsa-tactical-team-rescues-kidnapped-couple-six-month-old-baby-in-kaduna/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:50:58 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News A tactical team from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has secured the release of a couple and their six-month-old daughter abducted in Kaduna State. The post ONSA Tactical Team Rescues Kidnapped Couple, Six-Month-Old Baby In Kaduna appeared first on Trending News. https://www.tvcnews.tv/shettima-mocks-atiku-obi-at-apc-campaign-council-inauguration/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/shettima-mocks-atiku-obi-at-apc-campaign-council-inauguration/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:48:28 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, criticising their economic proposals and political ambitions. The post Shettima Mocks Atiku, Obi At APC Campaign Council Inauguration appeared first on Trending News. https://www.france24.com/en/donald-trump-openly-financing-russia-s-war-with-ukraine-nobel-peace-laureate-says https://www.france24.com/en/donald-trump-openly-financing-russia-s-war-with-ukraine-nobel-peace-laureate-says Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:48:10 +0000 France 24 World News Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Nobel Peace laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, Director of the Centre for Civil Liberties, says that with the diesel-supply deal with Moscow Donald Trump "is openly financing this war, by lifting sanctions is providing Russia with opportunities to earn more money" a https://www.france24.com/en/fake-ai-images-of-protester-go-viral-after-woman-punched-at-trump-s-ohio-rally https://www.france24.com/en/fake-ai-images-of-protester-go-viral-after-woman-punched-at-trump-s-ohio-rally Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:47:44 +0000 France 24 World News A protester who heckled Donald Trump at his midterm rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was physically assaulted and removed from the event, but fake AI-generated photos recreating the incident are going viral online. The images carry digital watermarks identifying them as AI-generated. While footage confirm https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-ordered-security-chiefs-to-guarantee-safe-elections-defence-minister/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-ordered-security-chiefs-to-guarantee-safe-elections-defence-minister/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:47:19 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has directed heads of security agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment for Nigerians to vote freely in the elections scheduled for January, Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (retd) has said. The post Tinubu ordered security chiefs to guarantee safe elections https://dailytrust.com/kogi-how-yahaya-bellos-govt-used-%e2%82%a61-425bn-for-fx-transactions-in-2-months-witness/ https://dailytrust.com/kogi-how-yahaya-bellos-govt-used-%e2%82%a61-425bn-for-fx-transactions-in-2-months-witness/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:44:28 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has explained that transactions amounting to ₦1.425bn were carried out for the purchase of foreign currencies in two months. The witness, a Bureau De Change operator, Jamilu Abdullahi, told the Federal Capital Te https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/15/will-israeli-voters-punish-benjamin-netanyahu?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/15/will-israeli-voters-punish-benjamin-netanyahu?traffic_source=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:44:27 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Netanyahu is reported to have received warnings before October 7, 2023, but failed to act on time. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/well-consider-fuel-subsidy-to-bring-down-petrol-price-kwankwaso/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/well-consider-fuel-subsidy-to-bring-down-petrol-price-kwankwaso/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:43:44 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Kwankwaso said he, the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and its leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, are now on the same page on the contentious issue. The post We’ll Consider Fuel Subsidy To Bring Down Petrol Price – Kwankwaso appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c95ynkv552yvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c95ynkv552yvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:43:01 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Harry Kane is close to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich, Arda Guler agrees a new contract with Real Madrid, Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, plus more. https://thesun.ng/cross-river-shuts-obubra-nysc-camp-for-total-overhaul/ https://thesun.ng/cross-river-shuts-obubra-nysc-camp-for-total-overhaul/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:42:06 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Succour has finally come for corps members posted to Cross River State as the state government has ordered the immediate shutdown of the dilapidated Permanent Orientation Camp in Obubra for comprehensive renovation. 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