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The Enugu State Police Command has stated that it arrested Ani Chidi over cyberbullying complaints, not for filming a gun attack on an NDC political meeting. The clarification was issued by the command regarding the circumstances of the arrest. No further details were provided in the statement.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has denied allegations of partisanship regarding the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Enugu and called on Nation Newspaper to apologise for its editorial on the event. The Guild was responding to an October 8, 2026 editorial titled "Journalists Failed Journalism," which questioned ...
Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members who were abducted in Imo State have returned safely to Ibadan after spending seven days in captivity. Upon their return on Thursday, they were taken to the Department of State Services headquarters in the Aleshinloye area for debriefing. The incident has prompted calls ...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, an eminent Mass Communications scholar and former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, who died at the age of 85. The President described the death as a great loss to Nigeria, particularly the academic community ...
The Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has sealed Orenda and Opal Schools in Makurdi over alleged victimisation of learners and violation of the state government's policy on textbook reuse and purchase. The action followed complaints by parents that their children were being victimised for failing to ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will begin on Friday, 9 October 2026. The commission also disclosed that the voter register has reached 103 million. The announcement was made by Mr Salami, a professor, who provided the date for the ...
The Chairman of Gboko LGA in Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew following a violent protest by okada riders. The protest turned violent, prompting the curfew. The measure aims to restore order in the area.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a Forward Operating Base in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with the attackers reportedly operating on ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 259 Lassa fever deaths and 1,104 confirmed cases in 2026. According to the agency, 88 per cent of all confirmed cases were reported from five states: Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, and Benue. The NCDC provided these figures in its ...
The Akwa Ibom Police arrested two suspects less than 24 hours after urging victims of alleged machete attacks in Uyo to file formal reports. Seven women have identified one of the suspects as their alleged attacker. The arrests are connected to a series of machete attacks and robberies in the ...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. On Thursday, a judge ruled that the search warrants used to search his homes were unlawful. The Thames Valley Police investigation into his ties to Epstein ...
The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were rescued after being abducted while travelling to their orientation camps have arrived in Ibadan, Oyo State. They were taken to the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Aleshinloye for debriefing. The prospective corps members were abducted by gunmen ...
The House of Representatives has threatened sanctions against tertiary institutions that violate rules of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The lawmakers cited cases of withheld funds and delayed student refunds. The threat of sanctions follows concerns over institutional compliance with the loan scheme's guidelines.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to reduce petrol prices and commence renegotiation of the minimum wage. The ultimatum sets a deadline for the government to act on both demands. The NLC's position covers fuel pricing and the minimum wage negotiation process.
The United States government has suspended the processing of employment-based green-card applications for Microsoft, Adobe, and other companies. The freeze is reportedly over alleged abuse of the immigration system. The move affects workers at these technology firms who are seeking permanent residency through employment-based visas. Further details on the scope ...
Leaders of newly recruited health workers under the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (KSPHCB) have denied reports that they protested over the non-payment of salaries for January, February, and March 2026. Representatives Amina Usman Isa and Babangida Mamuda, speaking during a visit to the Daily Trust office in Kaduna ...
Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members who were kidnapped in Imo State have been rescued and brought to the Department of State Services headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State. Their arrival was confirmed on [date]. The circumstances of their rescue have not been disclosed. The development follows efforts by security ...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa visited the site of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area, three days after the accident. The governor described the incident as a national tragedy and noted that no survivor had been found. About 25 persons were on board, and ...
The Gboko Local Government Council in Benue State has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew following unrest that erupted after the killing of a commercial motorcycle operator by unknown gunmen. The council chairman, Torseer Yina, announced the curfew with effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, as part of measures to contain the ...
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day petrol discount for public transporters. The measure is intended to reduce the impact of changes in crude oil prices and exchange rates on petrol prices, transport costs, businesses, and consumers. The discount aims to provide temporary relief. It is part of the government's ...
The Federal Government has warned that reinstating petrol subsidy could cause the pump price to rise to N2,000 per litre and the naira to weaken to N3,000 per dollar. The government stated this as part of its rationale for maintaining the subsidy removal policy. The warning comes amid ongoing debates ...
Organised Labour has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to revert petrol prices to their level before the signing of the current national minimum wage in 2024. The labour union also demanded that negotiations for a new minimum wage commence before the end of October. The demands were ...
The Chief of Air Staff has established a probe panel to investigate the military plane crash. He assured adequate support for the families of the bereaved. The air chief mentioned that he knew everyone on the ill-fated plane, having flown it alongside his family in the past. The investigation aims ...
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has attributed the rise of drug cabals in distribution to the agency's seven-year absence from Nigeria's ports. The DG explained that this absence allowed illicit networks to gain influence over the supply chain. NAFDAC's return to ...
Gunmen attacked workers on the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, killing a foreigner and two other persons. Two civilians also sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. The spokesperson for the Kebbi Police Command, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed the attack in a statement.
The pioneer Vice Chancellor of the new Akwa Ibom State University of Education, Prof. Philip Afaha, has stated that the institution will produce skilled graduates for the global economy. Afaha made this remark while discussing the university's objectives. The institution is expected to reshape the education sector in Akwa Ibom ...
The Edo State Government has launched a statewide debulking exercise to transition communities from bulk electricity billing to individual customer metering. The initiative aims to end bulk electricity billing across the state. The exercise is part of efforts to improve electricity distribution and customer service. Further details were published by ...
The Federal Government has announced 10 measures, including a 30-day petrol discount, to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on households and businesses. The measures were unveiled as part of efforts to address the economic effects of petrol price increases. The announcement follows recent variations in petrol prices. Further ...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to take urgent measures to reduce the price of petrol and commence the renegotiation of the national minimum wage. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued after a joint meeting of the NLC National Executive Council ...
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Aneke, inspected the site of a Nigerian Air Force crash in Ondo State. The NAF-931 aircraft, carrying 25 personnel on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, crashed on Monday in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area. The Air Force chief assured that a ...
Troops have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a military base in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Weapons and motorcycles were recovered during the operation. Further details were published by Punch.
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the death of a 90-year-old woman, Mrs Juliana Joel, in Ogori, Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, with the suspect subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department ...
Marines are deploying a new combat ration built for the first days of war. The Close Combat Assault Ration, or C-CAR, replaces three MREs with one lighter daily ration for mobile operations. Less food weight means more room for gear and fewer early resupply missions. After entering service last year ...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed support for the operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ado-Ekiti Zonal Command, in Akure, Ondo State. In a statement signed by Adegoke Naheem Ademola, Chief of Staff to the President of NANS, on Thursday, the students’ body said ...
Lagos State recorded 1,324 emergency incidents, including fires and building collapses, over a nine-month period. The service estimated that property worth N79.44 billion was saved during the period, while losses were put at N13.24 billion. Property affected was valued at an estimated N92.68 billion.
A woman has been arraigned over alleged cyberstalking of Chief (Dr) Mrs Okoya. The prosecution alleged that the defendant conspired with others still at large to cause annoyance, injury, fear, and intimidation to Mrs Okoya. The defendant was granted N3 million bail.
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has listed federal roads and bridges completed under the administration of President Bola Tinubu and awaiting commissioning across the six geopolitical zones. Umahi disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference on the four legacy road projects, ongoing interventions and completed ...
A chief in an Ondo community attempted to fire a celebratory gunshot into the air during a burial ceremony when an accidental discharge struck High Chief Akinola in the head. Akinola was killed instantly in the incident. The identity of the chief who fired the shot was withheld.
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has destroyed over 17,000 firearms recovered across Nigeria since 2015. The destruction is part of efforts to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country.
Customs operatives in Ogun State intercepted three live pangolins concealed in sacks during an inspection. The pangolins were found confined in wire mesh cages inside the sacks. The interception was made by customs officials. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking.
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, with public transport operators to receive priority. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing on petrol prices and subsidy-related issues ...
A video showing officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps allegedly beating a motorist in Nasarawa State has sparked outrage. The footage shows the officials repeatedly hitting and kicking a man during a roadside encounter in Lafia. The incident has drawn public condemnation.
The Cross River State Government has sealed nine schools in Calabar Municipality for operating without the required Approval to Operate (ATO), extending its clampdown on unregistered institutions. The Quality Assurance Department of the Ministry of Education carried out the exercise. It follows the closure of about 24 schools in Calabar ...
Minister of Education Dr Olatunji Alausa identified school feeding, school health, nutrition education, and improved access to quality education as key interventions to tackle child malnutrition in Nigeria. He spoke at the Ethiopia-Nigeria Leadership Exchange on Moving the Needle on Nutrition in Addis Ababa. Alausa called for stronger collaboration among ...
Eight soldiers were reported dead after troops foiled a terror attack in Borno State, Nigeria. The terrorists attacked troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion from four different directions, according to a statement by Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east. The military operation successfully repelled the ...
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a price-modulation mechanism for petrol, setting a proposed ceiling of ₦1,350 per litre on the landing cost. This measure aims to stabilize fuel prices and reduce the burden on consumers. The mechanism is expected to be implemented soon, though specific timelines were ...
The Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun State intercepted three live pangolins concealed in sacks by suspected smugglers. The smugglers fled upon sighting the customs operatives, abandoning the animals. Pangolins are protected under Nigerian law due to their endangered status. The customs service has reiterated its commitment to combating wildlife trafficking.
NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) has praised the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies for rescuing 20 prospective NYSC members and another abducted person in the South-East. Marwa described the operation as a victory for Nigeria and a demonstration of ...
Deputy President Shipokosa Paul Mashatile has officially resumed work following his full recovery. The Office of the Deputy President expressed appreciation to South Africans and stakeholders for their messages of goodwill and support during his recovery period. In the coming days, Mashatile is expected to chair Cabinet Committees, attend the ...
A Federal High Court in Calabar, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie, convicted Felix Iorlumun, 18, Silas Shie, 19, and Samuel Moses, 27, on charges of conspiracy and transporting a two-year-old boy by abduction for exploitation. The court found them guilty on all counts in Charge No. FHC/CA/160C/2026, brought by ...
The National Coordinator of the Safe Schools Initiative, Hajiya Halima Iliya, has called for stronger collaboration between the initiative and the Armed Forces of Nigeria to improve school security nationwide. She made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, at ...
A new congressional report has tallied more than 80 US military aircraft damaged or destroyed in the war against Iran since it began in late February. The losses include F-35s, tankers, drones, helicopters, and other costly assets, amounting to billions of dollars. The report highlights how airspace has become a ...
A major operation in Ghana has uncovered an alleged scam network targeting people in the United States. Over 130 individuals were arrested during the crackdown. The operation was conducted as part of efforts to dismantle the scam centre.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has reported that 65 persons were feared dead in fire and other emergency incidents across Lagos State between January and September 2026. Property estimated at N13.24 billion was lost during the period. The agency responded to 1,324 emergency incidents, including 1,135 fire calls ...
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two soldiers and a Chinese national in an attack on construction workers in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack targeted the workers at a construction site. The victims were confirmed dead following the incident.
Gavi has reported that 9.5 million children in 57 countries received no routine vaccines in 2025. The organization defines zero-dose children as infants who have not received the first dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis-containing vaccine by the end of their first year. This data highlights a significant gap ...
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 47 suspects for alleged thuggery, drug peddling, phone snatching, and other related offences. The arrests were made during operations conducted across the state between October 1 and 7, 2026. The Command also recovered quantities of suspected illicit drugs, dangerous weapons, and three Android ...
The Imo State Commissioner of Police has stated that he is not aware of any ransom paid for the release of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted in the state. The victims were released after security agencies conducted a rescue operation. The commissioner said the ...
The Imo State Police Command has denied knowledge of any ransom paid for the release of 20 abducted corps members and one other person. Commissioner of Police Audu Bosso said the kidnappers succumbed to pressure from security agencies during a rescue operation. The victims were abducted on October 1 along ...
Residents of Akure, Ondo State, have taken to the streets to protest following a raid carried out by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the state. The protesters called on the EFCC to leave them alone and go after people eating Nigeria's money. The protest was ...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a suspected drug baron wanted and arrested 42 suspects in Edo State. During the month, the agency also identified and destroyed ten cannabis farms spanning 3.699303 hectares with an estimated yield of 9,248.2575 kilograms. The operations are part of ongoing efforts ...
A family in Danbare New Layout, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, has lost five children within seven days to an illness the family suspects to be diphtheria. The children, three girls and two boys, reportedly died between October 1 and October 7, 2026. The deaths have left the ...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has urged 78 newly inducted nurses from Elizade University to uphold professional ethics and prioritize patient care. The induction ceremony marked the formal entry of the nurses into the profession. The NMCN emphasized the importance of ethical conduct and dedication to patient ...
The Chief of the Air Staff has joined the recovery team at the site of the Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. He promised that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the incident. The crash involved an NAF ATR 42 aircraft, and recovery efforts ...
A legal practitioner in Ogun State and former Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ijebu-Ode Branch, Moruff Balogun, has urged the Federal Government not to scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over growing security concerns. In an article titled 'Why NYSC Should Not Be Scrapped,' Balogun acknowledged concerns ...
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 47 suspects for alleged thuggery, drug peddling, phone snatching, and other offences. The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations conducted across the state between October 1 and 7, 2026, by various formations of the command. Large quantities of illicit substances and dangerous weapons ...
The Federal Government has announced that Nigerians will start buying petrol at lower prices at NNPC filling stations for the next 30 days. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He stated that there will ...
The Edo State Government has initiated efforts to end bulk electricity billing in communities across the state. The move involves the rollout of individual metering to ensure accurate billing. This development aims to address issues related to estimated billing and improve electricity distribution.
Delta State is set to receive between 300 and 400 troops as the Nigerian Army establishes a new Air Defence Unit. The unit is intended to strengthen security and protect national assets in the state. The deployment is part of efforts to enhance security in the region.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, led senior Nigerian Air Force officials to Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Thursday to assess search, recovery, and investigative efforts following the crash of an NAF ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931. Aneke expressed condolences to the families of the personnel ...
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker, Anojan Sivarasa, is facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia after an appellate court convicted him of blasphemy against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad over a Facebook comment. His mother, Rasamanickam Yogalakshmi, has appealed for mercy, saying through tears, "I plead for mercy for ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to check their eyes on World Sight Day. Ibrahim Mbazama, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) for Special Duties and External Relations, represented the FRSC Corps Marshal, Mohammed, in making the call. The initiative is designed to provide vision improvement tests and appropriate ...
The Nigerian Air Force has said one of its combat helicopters made a precautionary landing on Wednesday after conducting a close air support mission against suspected bandits in the Ogbadigbo area of Benue State, near the Enugu-Benue boundary. The mission was described as successful. The statement was made available to ...
The mother of one of the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State has revealed that her family paid N6 million to secure her son's release. Alirat Wahab said the abductors initially demanded N50 million for each victim but later reduced the amount after negotiations ...
A man identified as Arojah has been arrested by the police over an alleged N18 million Facebook spiritual scam. Arojah allegedly cloned the Facebook identity of Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun and used the platform to lure unsuspecting members of the public. He promised prayers, prophecies, and spiritual assistance to his ...
Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25 billion donation is set to be deposited into Trump Accounts this week, with $250 allocated to each of 25 million American children. The distribution prioritizes children in the lowest-income ZIP codes. Parents can check whether their children will receive the gift by visiting the Q&A ...
Nigeria and Bangladesh are deepening their military training cooperation. A total of 154 Nigerian officers have attended courses at the Bangladesh Defence College. The two countries are strengthening their partnership in this area.
The Federal Government has activated over 1,400 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide to deliver primary eye care services. The initiative aims to expand access to vision screening, early detection, and treatment of common eye conditions. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, announced the activation.