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The United States government has imposed sanctions on Banco Internacional de Comercio S.A. (BICSA), a Cuban bank. The sanctions were announced due to the bank's alleged ties with Iran's Karafarin Bank. The move is part of ongoing efforts to pressure entities linked to Iran.
Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences has announced a ban on smartwatches and other electronic devices in examination halls. The decision aims to curb examination misconduct. The ban is effective during exams.
Three individuals in Abuja have been arraigned on a three-count charge related to cybercrime, conspiracy to commit fraud, impersonation, and obtaining money by false pretence. The charges involve the alleged impersonation of blogger Tunde Enot. The total amount involved is N18,264,700. The case is proceeding in court.
Nigerian lawmakers have amended the Federal Polytechnic Act to empower polytechnics to award bachelor's degrees. The amendment addresses the historical restrictions faced by Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in recruitment grades, promotion prospects, and eligibility for certain positions in both public and private sectors. This legislative change aims to enhance ...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two men, Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim, to life imprisonment for their membership in Boko Haram. The men, from Borno State, were arrested by the Department of State Services and pleaded guilty to charges of membership, providing support to the terrorist group ...
A German court has jailed two men for planning attacks on pro-Israel figures and spying on Jews on behalf of Iranian secret services. Tehran has denied the claims. The men were sentenced in connection with the alleged Iran-backed plots.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to rescue all abducted persons and ensure no terrorist or bandit camp remains anywhere in Nigeria. The directive aims to address ongoing security challenges, including abductions and banditry. Tinubu's order underscores the government's focus on restoring safety and security across the country.
An official has reported that 93% of children affected by diphtheria outbreaks were not fully vaccinated. Many of the affected children either received no vaccine or only one of the three recommended doses. The official provided this information amid efforts to contain the outbreaks.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has contained three fire incidents in Lagos Island, Ojodu Berger, and Mushin, and averted a tanker explosion. The agency's swift response prevented the incidents from escalating. No further details were provided.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted and sentenced two men, Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim, to life imprisonment for providing support to members of the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group. They were arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) and pleaded guilty to the charges. The ...
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has recorded 45 million quarterly primary healthcare visits and linked 773,000 pregnant women to care. Mr Aina said the increase followed ongoing reforms aimed at improving access to trusted and quality primary healthcare services across the country. The agency continues to work ...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is seeking strategic partnerships and investments to reduce the cost of Hajj and improve the management of pilgrims' funds. The commission aims to enhance the efficiency of Hajj operations through these collaborations. This move is expected to alleviate the financial burden on Nigerian ...
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 19-year-old men for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm. A locally made revolver pistol was recovered from the suspects. The arrest is part of efforts to curb illegal firearms in the state.
A kidnapped couple, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained freedom. They were abducted from their residence in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on October 6, 2026. According to a retired security officer who requested anonymity, the victims were released on ...
Senator Abdul Ningi has recounted the circumstances surrounding the death of his late colleague, Senator Bello Mandiya. According to Ningi, Mandiya slipped and hit his head in his bathroom, and his body was discovered about 72 hours later at his Abuja residence. Mandiya lived alone, and his absence was noticed ...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has signed a law establishing the College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa. The college is aimed at addressing the shortage of specialist nurses in the state. The signing of the law is expected to enhance healthcare delivery through improved training of nurses.
President Bola Tinubu met with heads of security agencies on Thursday, charging them to demolish all bandits' camps and rescue abducted victims across the country. The meeting, which lasted for hours, also focused on providing an enabling environment for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Minister of Defence, General ...
A new study has found that 85% of tested water sources in Nigeria have arsenic levels above the World Health Organization's safety limit. The findings raise public health concerns about water safety across the country. The study highlights the need for urgent action to address contamination. Details of the research ...
Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has warned that Nigeria risks undermining its investment in medical education if urgent measures are not taken to address the persistent migration of doctors and other healthcare professionals to foreign countries. He noted that the continued departure of trained medical personnel, known as the ...
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of an 18% rise in malnutrition cases in Northeast Nigeria. In Mubi, Adamawa State, admissions increased by nearly 24%, from about 4,600 cases between January and September 2025 to approximately 5,700 in the same period in 2026. The ICRC's warning ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three individuals for allegedly impersonating Tunde Ednut and committing N18.2 million fraud in Abuja. Justice Ibrahim ordered their remand to Kuje Correctional Centre. The suspects face charges related to impersonation and fraud. The case has been adjourned for further hearing.
US Army troops assigned to a European command fired the Typhon missile system for the first time in a recent test in California. The mobile, ground-based Typhon system, also known as the Army's Mid-Range Capability, can launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and Standard Missile-6s, providing options for striking targets at greater ...
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has issued a warning to residents against consuming or buying groundnut oil that spilled from a fallen tanker. The agency cited contamination risks associated with the oil. The warning aims to prevent health issues that could arise from consuming the contaminated product.
Nigeria and China are leveraging radio broadcasting to strengthen people-to-people relations, promote cultural understanding, and deepen bilateral cooperation. The "Ni Hao! China" Chinese-language radio programme has marked 456 days on air. The Chinese Embassy's Cultural Counsellor and Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, Yang Jianxing, and the Director-General ...
A petrol tanker overturned and exploded in a massive fireball along the Benin-Lagos Expressway near Oluku, Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday. Several people were feared dead, while others sustained severe burns. The incident, which occurred after the tanker overturned, also saw fire engulf shops, raising fresh concerns over the ...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted businessman Aliyu Abubakar and Malabu Oil in a $1 billion money laundering case linked to OPL 245. The court cleared the defendants of all charges. The case was related to alleged fraudulent activities surrounding the oil block.
An evening news roundup covered several stories, including the ordeal of ToluwaniSings, the death of Senator Mandiya, the reduced jail term of Simon Ekpa, and new executive bills proposed by President Tinubu. The recap provided updates on these and other news events. The stories span entertainment, politics, and other areas.
A gas pipeline explosion occurred in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday evening. The explosion happened around 5 pm after a pipeline belonging to the Nigeria Gas Company ruptured along Old Bori Road. No fewer than 20 people were injured and about 50 houses were ...
The Abia State Eye Health Management Bureau conducted free eye screenings for drivers and passengers at the Prof. Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal in Umuahia to mark the 2026 World Sight Day. The campaign, themed "Safe Eyes, Safe Roads, Safe Lives," aimed to prevent avoidable blindness and promote road safety by ...
The United Nations Children's Fund, in partnership with the Borno State government, launched a youth innovation campaign to tackle food insecurity. The initiative aims to address acute malnutrition through youth-led awareness efforts.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two men, Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim, to life imprisonment for providing support to the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group. Both men, from Borno State, pleaded guilty to charges of providing support to the terrorist group and concealing information about it. The ...
Police in Ibadan, Oyo State, have rescued five Congolese nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking. The rescued individuals are Bonsaly Donel (24), Charles Siloe (23), Eliane Makengo (26), Makota Darcel (23), and Simba Elie (33). Police Public Relations Officer Olayinka Ayanlade stated that an investigation is ongoing.
The First Lady commissioned Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and flagged off a N1 billion empowerment program in Edo State. The governor stated that the two programs address critical needs of the people, including affordable transportation and economic empowerment, especially for women and small-scale entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to boost ...
A Bureau De Change (BDC) operator has explained his role in the payment of dollar-priced school fees for the children of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The EFCC suspects that the money is part of about N110.4 billion allegedly diverted from the Kogi State treasury by Mr Bello and ...
Two men arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja for their membership in the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group. The convicts, Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim, both from Borno State, were handed the sentences after pleading ...
The Nigerian Army has commenced a five-day leadership course for senior non-commissioned officers. The training aims to enhance their operational efficiency and professionalism.
A petrol tanker explosion occurred in Benin, resulting in many feared dead and at least 10 injured. The owner of the truck had brought another tanker to trans-load the remaining product when the fallen tanker exploded. Several victims were burned beyond recognition.
The police have responded to allegations that a Catholic catechist defiled a three-year-old girl. According to the police, the girl's mother reported that her daughter had gone outside to play and was seen holding hands with another child, aged about four. The mother later discovered that her daughter was allegedly ...
Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku have called for stronger accountability and more effective justice delivery. They warned that failures by public institutions to comply with established rules and court judgments undermine citizens' rights ...
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved a compulsory two-hour weekly environmental sanitation exercise. The initiative is aimed at tackling indiscriminate refuse disposal in the state. The approval was announced as part of efforts to improve environmental hygiene. The exercise is expected to be observed weekly across the state.
A Bureau de Change operator, Jamilu Abdullahi, testified before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Thursday regarding an alleged N110 billion money laundering case. Abdullahi told the court that one Abba Adaudu lodged more than the amount used to pay the school fees of Yahaya ...
The Federal Government has opened a fresh round of mass trials for terrorism suspects. The cases commenced on Thursday before eight separate judges occupying different courtrooms of the court complex in Abuja. This marks the latest phase in the government’s efforts to prosecute individuals suspected of terrorism-related offenses.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two men arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) to life imprisonment for membership in the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group. Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim, both from Borno State, pleaded guilty to charges of membership, providing support for the group ...
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for increased investment in rural women to strengthen agriculture, food security, economic growth, and community development. In a message marking the International Day of Rural Women, she said rural women deserved greater recognition for their resilience and dedication. She noted that this year's ...
In the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a Bureau de Change operator testified as Prosecution Witness 19. The witness, Abdullahi, revealed that ₦1.425 billion was used to buy foreign exchange over two months. Bello is standing trial alongside ...
A court has acquitted Malabu Oil and Aliyu Abubakar of charges related to the OPL 245 deal. The court held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The case was related to the controversial OPL 245 oil block deal.
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish a Federal College of Agriculture in Shani Local Government Area of Borno State. The institution is intended to boost agricultural productivity and promote modern farming techniques in the region. The bill's passage marks a step toward enhancing agricultural education and training ...
An official has stated that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the fastest-growing disease burden in Nigeria. The official also noted that the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has reduced maternal deaths by 22 per cent and newborn deaths by 10 per cent. The statement highlights the increasing challenge ...
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has stated that Boko Haram and ISWAP continue to pose persistent security threats. He called on security chiefs to strengthen collaboration to address the situation. The governor's warning underscores ongoing concerns about insurgency in the region.
The Senate has ordered an investigation into the death of National Youth Service Corps member Etimbuk Daniel at the Enugu State orientation camp. The probe will also examine the state of medical facilities and emergency response services in NYSC camps nationwide. The investigation aims to establish the circumstances surrounding Daniel's ...
The President of the Oke Ogun Development Consultative Forum, Alhaji Ahmed Raji (SAN), praised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for developmental strides in Iseyin and the wider Oke Ogun Zone. Raji spoke at the inauguration and handover of the Alhaji Kazeem Owonikoko Building at L.A. Primary School, Oke Esa, Iseyin ...
The Senate has passed for third reading a bill to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Shani, in Borno State. The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, aims to promote agricultural education and development. Ndume said the college would equip farmers with modern farming techniques to improve productivity. The ...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has launched an investigation into a N100 million gift from the Imo State Government to its Owerri branch. The probe was initiated following concerns raised by NBA Owerri Branch members regarding the branch chairman's receipt and disbursement of the funds. The NBA is examining the ...
The Oba of Benin has decorated First Lady Oluremi Tinubu with royal coral beads, known as the Ikele. Mrs Tinubu becomes the third prominent Nigerian woman to receive the Ikele, following retired Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, and former Zonal Director of NTA Benin Network Centre, Mrs ...
The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha and Asaba after a 38-day closure for emergency rehabilitation works. The bridge was closed to allow for urgent repairs. The reopening is expected to ease traffic and restore normal movement between the two cities.
The Federal Government has approved N15 billion for the 2026 Safe Schools programme. Ms. Iliya announced that the allocation reflects the government's continued commitment to the initiative, which was established after the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State. The programme aims to enhance safety in schools across ...
The Federal Government has taken over Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. The takeover is aimed at expanding access to specialist healthcare services. This move is part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery in the region.
The Federal Government has revitalised 4,434 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across the country, expanding access to quality healthcare services. Aina said the number of Level-2 PHCs had increased by 59 per cent compared to March 2024, while 53 per cent of the 27,000 PHC facilities under active engagement were ...
The Nasarawa State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its month-long strike over financial autonomy for the state judiciary. The union's State Executive Council announced the suspension in a statement issued on Thursday, saying it would take effect from October 15, 2026. The decision followed ...
A former senator, Bello Mandiya, was found dead in his Abuja home after three days. He was last seen alive days before the discovery. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and no further details have been provided.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that more than 70 percent of terrorists destabilising Nigeria are foreigners. He made this remark during a session, urging Nigerians to understand the nature of the security challenges. Akpabio emphasized that most of those causing insecurity are not Nigerians. He called for a collective ...
A fuel tanker fell and exploded along Oluku on the Benin-Lagos road in Edo State on Thursday, killing many people and injuring 10 others. The incident occurred at about 4 a.m. when the tanker, attempting to make a U-turn near Oluku Market, fell and spilled its contents on the road ...
Ogun State Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele has called for proactive physical planning to address rapid urbanisation, slums, and flooding in the state. She made the call during an event, emphasizing the need for measures to tackle these challenges. The deputy governor's remarks highlight the importance of planning ahead to mitigate ...
Unknown gunmen have killed an immigration officer and injured another in Niger State. The injured inspector sustained machete injuries but managed to escape and is currently stable. The attack occurred in an unspecified location in Niger State.
A tanker explosion occurred in Edo State when individuals rushed to scoop spilled petrol, resulting in at least 11 people being burnt. The incident also left several others injured and caused destruction to shops in the area. The explosion happened after the fuel spill, turning a scramble for petrol into ...
Suspected Boko Haram fighters killed at least 10 soldiers and wounded at least 20 others in a coordinated assault on a northeast Nigeria army base. The attack occurred on [date not specified]. The military base was targeted in the assault. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region.
Classrooms in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) remain empty as a teachers’ strike enters its seventh day. The FCT Council of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) declared an indefinite strike on 7 October over unmet demands of FCT teachers. The strike has disrupted academic activities in public schools across the ...
Senator Abdul Ningi has disclosed details surrounding the death of his late colleague, Senator Bello Mandiya. According to Ningi, Mandiya slipped and died alone in his bathroom in Abuja. His body was discovered 72 hours later. The revelation sheds light on the circumstances of the senator's passing.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, reopened the First Niger Bridge on Thursday after rehabilitation works. The bridge, which links Onitsha and Asaba, was closed on September 7, 2026, for emergency repairs initially scheduled to end on September 21, but the closure was extended due to persistent rainfall and other ...
Police in Bauchi State have arrested a man accused of poisoning a commercial motorcyclist, known as an okada rider, in an attempt to steal his motorcycle. The rider narrowly escaped the suspected robbery after allegedly being given a poisoned sweet. The suspect is in custody as investigations continue.
The First Niger Bridge is scheduled to reopen after weeks of repairs. Ahead of the reopening, posters featuring President Bola Tinubu have been placed on the bridge, drawing the attention of road users. The bridge's reopening is expected to ease traffic and improve connectivity.
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over N2.26 billion worth of impounded cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The substance weighed 400kg and was concealed with 798 reams of A4 printing paper to evade detection. The handover is part of efforts to combat drug trafficking.
The Senate has called for an investigation into the state of medical facilities and life-saving services in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps across the country. The probe aims to assess the adequacy of healthcare provisions for corps members. The move follows concerns about the well-being of NYSC participants.
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, visited Edo State to launch 50 new buses and provide support to 5,000 women. The initiative aims to enhance transportation and empower women in the state. Further details of the support and the distribution of the buses were not provided.
A petrol tanker exploded in Oluku, Edo State, injuring eleven people who sustained burns. The incident occurred while residents were scooping fuel from the fallen vehicle. The injured have been taken to hospitals for treatment.
About one million civilian residents and traders at the Mammy area of the Nigerian Army barracks in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, have been evicted, with their shops and buildings demolished. The distraught residents and traders alleged that they were ordered to vacate the premises within three days ...