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Sanxingdui: China’s first AI film opens to weak ticket sales
‘Rattlesnake’ actor Francis Duru dies at 57 after brief illness
NTDA seeks tourism film festivals to attract inbound tourists
Jide Kosoko suffers ₦300m loss on cinema film
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has disclosed that he lost more than ₦300 million after investing in a cinema film that failed to recover its production costs.
Rema explains why he doesn't flaunt his wealth online
Nigerian Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has explained why he deliberately avoids flaunting his wealth and lifestyle excessively on social media.
BBNaija's Anto becomes special adviser to Edo governor
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Dr. Munirat Lecky, popularly known as Anto, has been appointed Special Adviser on Tourism and Creative Economy to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Anthony Joshua is done, should retire — Hrgovic
IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic has questioned Anthony Joshua’s decision to continue boxing, warning that the former world champion risks his safety as he prepares for his December showdown with Tyson Fury.
Edo Queens agree to WAFU-B Final completion in Cairo
Edo Queens Football Club have accepted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to play the outstanding extra time of the WAFU-B final on October 29, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt.
Viessmann Generations Group to become Bayern Munich shareholder
Viessmann Generations Group is set to become a shareholder in FC Bayern München AG. FC Bayern München eV will retain 70 per cent of the shares, as stipulated in the club’s articles of association, while the Munich-based family business will acquire the final available equity stake, initially representing five per cent. Because the transaction will be completed through a capital increase, Viessmann Generations Group’s resulting shareholding will be just under 6.7 per cent. Max Viessmann is expected to join the supervisory board, which will expand from nine members to ten.
Genuine love shows commitment – Pastor Bolaji Idowu tells singles
Pastor Bolaji Idowu has advised singles to be wary of relationships that remain undefined for long periods, arguing that genuine love should come with a willingness to commit.
Benin agog as Oba Ewuare II marks 10th coronation anniversary
Residents of Benin City in Edo trooped out on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of Oba Ewuare II as he arrived at Holy Aruosa Cathedral for activities marking his 10th coronation anniversary.
Melbourne Fashion Week 2026 celebrates diversity and inclusivity
Melbourne Fashion Week is taking over the Australian city from October 19 to 25, bringing together over 300 designers, retailers and creatives for a week of runway shows, exhibitions and fashion-focused events focused on inclusivity, diversity and local retail talent.
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Tinubu names ex DSS boss, Bichi, chairman of NISS board
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, as chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies.
Abiodun unveils plan to cut food prices, boost bus fleet
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to introduce a government-backed bulk food purchase scheme and expand the state’s mass transit fleet to ease the rising cost of living.
DSS secures 7th death sentence in 2026
The Department of State Services (DSS) has secured seven death sentences in Nigerian courts in 2026 in cases involving kidnapping, terrorism, murder and arms proliferation.
UK takes 32 government services offline over security flaw
Thirty-two UK government services have gone offline and four others are partially unavailable as authorities respond to a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting software used by websites worldwide.
AUC chairperson condemns deadly drone attacks in Sudan
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned the recent deadly drone attacks in Sudan and the Abyei Area.
Man, 40, dies after falling into father’s grave
A Brazilian man has died after falling into his father’s grave when the gravestone he was sitting on reportedly gave way at a cemetery in Linhares, south-eastern Brazil.
Lagos meat prices hit N10,000 per kg – Butchers
The rising cost of meat in Lagos is putting pressure on butchers, with a kilogram now selling for between N9,000 and N10,000, up from N7,000 to N7,500 about four months ago.
BoI supports 12,501 businesses with N644.9bn, targets N1.35tn annual lending
The Bank of Industry (BoI) disbursed N644.9bn to businesses in 2025, supporting 12,501 enterprises and an estimated 1.68 million jobs, as it targets annual lending of N1.35tn by 2027.
Uber driver jailed five years for killing passenger
A 53-year-old Uber driver in the United Kingdom has been jailed for five years for causing the death of a passenger he ran over following an argument after the passenger vomited in his car.
NMA hails Kwara govt for meeting striking doctors’ demands
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara Chapter, has commended the state government for meeting the demands of striking doctors. The Chairman of the association, Dr Suleiman Rotimi, gave the commendation on Thursday in Ilorin in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
WHO urges coordinated action against Ebola in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for urgent collective action against Ebola, warning that the outbreak has become a regional public health concern.
No approved vaccine for new Ebola strain — Health Minister
Nigeria’s health authorities are relying on supportive care and intensified surveillance to manage the country’s first reported case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, as no specific treatment or vaccine for the variant has been licensed for use, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has said.
UNILAG International School tutors begin work-to-rule over unpaid arrears
Tutors at the International School, University of Lagos, have begun a work-to-rule action to demand the implementation of a National Industrial Court judgment, payment of outstanding salary arrears and restoration of affected staff to the university’s payroll.
Auchi Polytechnic certificate fee is ₦25,000, not ₦50k — EUYI
The Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) has disputed a report alleging that the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, charges students ₦50,000 for certificates, claiming the fee is ₦25,000.
Student loans: NELFUND cautions varsities against forced applications
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned tertiary institutions against compelling students to access the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, insisting that borrowing must be based on individual financial needs.
Senate rejects NMDPRA’s petrol import records over discrepancies
The Senate has rejected petrol importation records submitted by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for 2022 and 2023 over discrepancies with figures provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
Dangote acquires 24.76% stake in Kenya’s oil pipeline firm
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed that his business interests acquired a stake worth $327m in Kenya Pipeline Company, strengthening his presence in the East African energy sector.
N3bn cable theft: Scrap dealers ask Zulum to name culprits
The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria has challenged the Borno State Government to provide evidence linking scrap dealers to the alleged theft of electrical cables worth billions of naira from a power distribution project.
Remittances aren’t the problem: Reading Peter Obi’s Manchester gaffe as economics
On Sunday, 18 October 2026, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, addressed a town hall of Nigerian diaspora supporters in Manchester.
Smarter ports can drive Nigerian exports
As countries compete for investment, manufacturing and trade, infrastructure performance increasingly shapes economic competitiveness. For Nigeria, efficient ports, reliable inland connections and faster cargo flows will be critical to reducing friction along trade corridors, supporting exports and converting the country’s scale into sustainable growth.
Dauda Lawal: Political patronage or public service?
No administration should be beyond criticism; if anything, criticism is necessary to keep it on its toes. In Zamfara State, however, the nature of the current debate is revealing. At a stakeholders’ meeting, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) voiced frustration over Governor Dauda Lawal’s apparent preference for the state’s development over political patronage.
2027: South-West can present two presidential candidates – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the Presidential Candidate of Allied Peoples Movement (APM), says two presidential candidates of different political parties can be from the South-West region and contest the forthcoming 2027 General Elections.
Kaduna Assembly endorses constitutional state police
The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Thursday unanimously endorsed proposed amendments to 15 sections of the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for establishing state police.
2027: Atiku demands publication of preliminary voters' register
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded the immediate publication of the preliminary voters’ register, warning that its absence from INEC’s online display during the announced October 9 to 15 scrutiny period raises grave questions about the integrity of the 2027 election.
NITDA, partners to host cybersecurity confab
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it will host an International Cybersecurity Conference to strengthen Nigeria’s cyber resilience amid growing Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled threats.
COAS seeks African self-reliance in defence technology, production
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for greater investment in indigenous technology and defence manufacturing to reduce Africa’s dependence on foreign military equipment.
Oyo judiciary records 600 e-filings as experts flag digital gaps
The Oyo State judiciary has recorded more than 600 electronically filed cases since introducing its digital platform, noting the growing use of technology in court administration.
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