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IGP seeks 200% gratuity for retired police officers

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity for retired police officers to resolve pension and benefit concerns.

Taraba attack: Community recovers 40 more bodies as death toll hits 50

The death toll from Friday’s attack on Binnari community in Taraba State has risen to 50, as the state government provides relief to displaced residents.

Delta police arrest bus driver over alleged abduction, sexual assault of student

Delta State Police arrested 28-year-old school bus driver Onome Lucky Ughagha on October 23 in Sapele following an investigation into the abduction of a 14-year-old student.

Netanyahu faces six key rivals in Israel election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tough contest as the country prepares for a general election on October 27, with several opposition figures seeking to end his hold on power.

Israel bars Palestinian workers, closes borders ahead of election

Israel will close all West Bank land crossings and bar Palestinian workers on election day as it tightens security after two soldiers were killed near Hebron.

Explosions rock Riyadh as Saudi airport reopens

Fresh missile alerts and explosions hit Riyadh as authorities prepare to reopen its international airport after a two-week closure.

Developing countries’ key sector investments fall 25% – UNCTAD

More than 80 per cent of global foreign direct investment went to just 20 economies in 2025, while investment in critical sectors across developing countries fell by over 25 per cent in the first half of 2026, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has reported.

Tax reforms: Ombud urges fair treatment of taxpayers

Nigeria’s new tax reforms risk losing public confidence if revenue authorities continue to impose arbitrary assessments, multiple levies and inconsistent enforcement, the Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, has warned.

Poultry farmers seek urgent action as feed costs hit 75% of production

Poultry farmers in Nigeria have called for urgent government intervention to reduce feed prices, improve access to affordable loans and address shortages of day-old chicks, warning that rising production costs and other challenges threaten the sector’s sustainability.

NCDC identifies two suspected Ebola cases, tracks 53 contacts

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported two additional suspected Ebola cases and identified 53 primary contacts as authorities intensify surveillance following the country’s first confirmed infection.

Shettima inaugurates teaching hospital, two schools in Borno

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has launched a new teaching hospital and two schools in Maiduguri to boost healthcare and education in post-insurgency Borno State.

Expert warns women against neglecting rest amid family, career demands

300 students receive scholarships, other support in Benue

More than 300 indigent students in Tarka and Gboko local government areas of Benue State have received scholarships and other support to help them continue their education amid economic hardship.

Wellspring Convocation: Valedictorian defies autoimmune disease to post 4.98 CGPA

Despite battling a chronic autoimmune disorder, Nancy Atorerefa Popo graduated as Wellspring University’s best overall student with a 4.98 CGPA.

Daily revision helped me score 5.00 CGPA — UNILORIN best graduating student

Through consistent daily study and resilience in the face of financial hurdles, Francis Olusegun earned a perfect 5.00 CGPA at UNILORIN. His achievement makes him the top graduate of the 2025/2026 academic session.

Alia directs electricity restoration in Benue without delay

"Families, traders, artisans, students, hospitals and small businesses are all affected, and we feel your pain," the Commissioner, Information and Orientation, Hon. Chief Solomon Iorpev, said in a statement on Saturday.

Eko ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍‌​⁠‍⁠‍‍‌‌​Power assures solar users of no penalties

Mr Abiola Aloba, General Manager, Corporate Communication Unit of Eko Power, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.

FG begins 120MVA substation construction in Katsina

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 120-megavolt-ampere (MVA) transmission substation in Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina State to boost electricity transmission capacity and support economic activities.

Does Nigeria truly have over 103 million voters?

Ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in the elections is likely to be even lower than the average 26.7% four years ago. Nigerian voters are among the least enthusiastic in the world…. Out of more than 93.4 million registered voters, 24.9 million total votes were cast. This represented an 8.03-point decline from the 2019 elections and was the lowest voter turnout since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999.”

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.

'Prove it or shut up': Obidients fire back at Umahi over alleged Obi, IPOB link

The Obidient Movement has demanded fresh probes into the deaths of five engineers and a medical aide linked to Works Minister David Umahi.

2027: Kano governor pledges massive votes for Tinubu

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged to mobilise voters across the state to secure the highest number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Political parties demand clear rules for campaigns amid Ebola scare

Political parties have rejected calls to suspend 2027 election campaigns over Nigeria’s reported Ebola case, demanding health guidelines instead.

Japan, JICA invests $10.4m in Nigeria’s innovation hub

Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has provided 10.4 million dollars in grant funding for the expansion of Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

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.