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Ibadan crime series ‘Bodija’ enters post-production
Nollywood’s ‘Madam Flow’ explores period stigma in Nigerian schools
Mista Xto marks 30 years in music with anniversary concert
UNDP offers Nigerians, other Africans free training in Japanese anime
Applications for the UNDP’s free Japanese anime training course for 100 African animators close on November 1, 2026 . Funded by the Japanese Government, the initiative will feature online modules led by top Japanese professionals, with standout participants being recommended to leading studios in Japan for potential job opportunities.
Mohbad’s family seeks US lab details, wants DNA test postponed
The family of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has requested a postponement of the DNA test for his son Liam scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at the Lagos Mainland General Hospital. The family insisted on full disclosure of the designated United States laboratory's identity, accreditation, and sample handling procedures to guarantee transparency and credibility.
‘I have beef with cancer’: Odumodublvck rallies Abuja residents for charity walk
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has called on residents of Abuja to participate in the 2026 Walk Away Cancer campaign, declaring that he has “beef with cancer”.
World Cup: Flamingos chase historic semi-final place against Venezuela
A victory would secure the team's second-ever semi-final appearance—following their third-place finish in 2022—and set a new national record for the most wins in a single edition of the tournament.
Special Eagles captain seeks end to temporary support
Captain of Nigeria’s Amputee Football National Team, Sarafadeen Oyeleke, has called on the Federal Government to establish a sustainable national league and athletes’ welfare programme for the sport.
'It’s time for Africa': Senegal welcomes world for 2026 Youth Olympics
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have kicked off in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first time an Olympic competition is hosted on the African continent. About 2,665 athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete across 25 sports and 153 medal events hosted in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
I carried placard during Buhari, not Jonathan’s tenure — Pastor Adeboye
Adeboye corrected a news report that falsely linked his February 2020 prayer walk over national insecurity to the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, noting that the exercise occurred five years into the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Sanwo-Olu makes second Lagos Fashion Week runway appearance
Sharing his experience on social media, Sanwo-Olu noted he stepped away from formal governance duties to champion the state's expanding creative and fashion industry on the global stage. This marks the governor's second documented appearance at the event, following his 2023 debut closing for designer Emmy Kasbit.
HIV stigma drove me out of Lagos, says advocate
After living seven years in denial without treatment, Chika Ekezie publicly disclosed his status in 2024, began antiretroviral therapy, and achieved an undetectable viral load within a year. Ekezie is now using his platform to urge people living with HIV to stay on medication and to fight against misconceptions and stigma.
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JNPSNC says TUC rejection won’t stop ₦70,000 transport allowance
NLC President Joe Ajaero and JNPSNC emphasised that the TUC did not participate in or sign the deal, making its rejection inconsequential to the implementation. In response, TUC President Festus Osifo argued that the temporary allowance is inadequate to counter rising living costs, demanding an immediate baseline salary increase and the implementation of existing labour agreements instead.
NDLEA arrests Paris-bound passengers with cocaine in stomachs
In separate nationwide operations, the agency also seized large quantities of cannabis in Lagos and Oyo State, confiscated thousands of illicit pharmaceutical pills in Kano and Kaduna, and arrested a woman along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway carrying 266 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition.
Police arrest four over alleged rape of 12-year-old in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the alleged sexual assault of two young girls, aged 10 and 12, across separate incidents in Zaki and Katagum Local Government Areas.
FBI links North Korea to $6.3bn crypto theft from Binance
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has accused North Korea of orchestrating the theft of more than $6.3bn in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Indians protest removal of 133 million names from voter register
Tens of thousands of people have protested in India's capital, New Delhi, against the removal of more than 133 million names from the country's electoral register, with opposition leaders accusing the authorities of manipulating voter lists ahead of future elections.
US judge throws out Trump’s $10bn suit against Wall Street Journal
Judge Darrin Gayles ruled with prejudice—preventing Trump from filing another amended complaint—stating that Trump failed to prove the publishers acted with "actual malice." The ruling arrives amid heightened political scrutiny over the Epstein files ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections.
Cross River unveils 7-year plan to revive coffee production
Cross River State has launched a seven-year development roadmap (2025–2032) aimed at rebuilding its coffee industry and establishing the state as a major hub for Robusta coffee production.
PTAD pays 65 months’ arrears to PHCN pensioners
The payment includes ₦9.42bn distributed to 7,391 former Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) workers (covering a 13.8% increase over 65 months) and ₦4.46bn shared among 11,431 pensioners from five other defunct organizations, including NITEL/MTEL, Peoples Bank, and NICON Insurance
Cross River eyes West Africa’s biggest Robusta output
Speaking at the 2nd International Coffee Festival in Calabar, Governor Bassey Otu (represented by Agriculture Commissioner Johnson Ebokpo) highlighted the state’s potential to lead West Africa in Robusta and Arabica production, citing a planned 6,000-hectare public-private partnership with Jonvents Group.
Nigeria needs 2m blood units yearly, collects just 25,000 in 2025
The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) revealed that Nigeria collected only 24,000 to 25,000 units of blood through its centres in 2025—far short of the estimated 1.8 million to 2 million units required annually.
Suspected Ebola cases in North-East test negative after two rounds
The relief comes after concerns were raised over a potential spread following Nigeria's first confirmed case in over a decade—a Swiss national who was evacuated to Switzerland alongside her husband. The NCDC reiterated that the Swiss national remains the country's only confirmed case and urged the public to continue practising good hygiene and hand sanitation.
NCDC announces two suspected cases of Ebola in North-East
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that two suspected cases of Ebola disease have been identified in Nigeria’s North-East region.
2026 ranking: Universities, polytechnics await Dec 15 results
The Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee, Prof Peter Okebukola, disclosed this in Abuja, saying the training was part of efforts to improve research quality and strengthen the global competitiveness of Nigerian institutions.
FUNAAB mourns as student dies after sickle cell complications
The union announced the tribute scheduled for Friday evening at COPLANT, inviting students to gather and pay their last respects to the deceased.
KASU-ASUU lauds Sani over payment of N300m arrears
The Kaduna State Government has disbursed N300 million to settle long-standing Earned Academic Allowance arrears owed to lecturers at Kaduna State University. According to the university's Academic Staff Union of Universities branch, the administration has also cleared several accumulated welfare liabilities, including withheld salaries and allowances dating back to 2016.
Nigerian firm takes over renewable energy certificate market
The Netherlands-based I-TRACK Foundation accredited EF Market Solutions Nigeria Limited as the first Nigerian company authorised to issue International...
Dangote refinery absorbs more local crude as US imports fall 58%
Nigeria’s crude oil exports to the United States fell by 57.8 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, driven by increased domestic intake from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. According to trade data from the US Census Bureau, American imports of Nigerian crude dropped to 14.01 million barrels between January and August 2026, down from 33.23 million barrels recorded during the same period in 2025.
NUPRC, SDN deploy methane tracker for 60% emissions reduction
NOGIET was formally handed over to the Commission Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Betta Edu @40: Celebrating leadership, grit and public service
Birthday tributes are no lengthy religious sermons, but how does one describe in a few words a vibrant young woman who, despite her age, exudes the wisdom of a 90-year-old?
Why Tinubu’s 2027 march started in Kaduna
History has a way of choosing its own geography. When President Bola Tinubu chose Kaduna to flag off his 2027 re-election campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026, he chose more than a location. He was sending a historic message.
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.”
2027: Kalu says South-East has no alternative to Tinubu
Kalu added that the President had demonstrated his commitment to the South-East through investments in roads, bridges, education and financial support.
Osun govt, Oyetola allies, Tompolo join cross-party push for Tinubu re-election bid
Organized by the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, the initiative inaugurated 10,000 canvassers in Osogbo on Saturday. Supported by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo)—who donated 30 vehicles to the cause—the coalition gained explicit backing from Osun State Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi (representing Governor Ademola Adeleke), who emphasized cross-party unity for the presidential poll while clarifying that the partnership remains focused specifically on the presidency.
2027: Opposition petitions INEC over alleged doctoring of Ogun PDP register
The petitioners urged the electoral umpire to reject any submitted modifications to the register, warning that backdating or altering party records violates the Electoral Act 2026 and undermines established Supreme Court rulings on the party's leadership and 2027 governorship primary.
Polish defence giant eyes Nigeria for drone technology transfer
Patryk Stec, Product Manager at WB Group, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the sidelines of the just-concluded Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos.
NCC launches tool to detect fake, cloned phones
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on consumers to verify the authenticity of mobile phones before buying them to curb the spread of counterfeit, cloned, and stolen devices.
Swiss tech firm urges Nigeria to build local technology capacity
Swiss tech firm Logitech has urged Nigeria to build indigenous technology capacity, systems, and data infrastructure, with West Africa Cluster Head Kayowa Ogunrinde emphasizing self-reliance and local data protection after receiving the Visionary Leader in Technology and Business Award at the 7th CIO and C-Suite Awards Africa 2026 in Lagos.
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