APC Campaign Council Faults Atiku Over Addressing Tinubu as ‘Bola’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for addressing President Bola Tinubu by his first name, describing the move as disrespectful to the office of the president. In a statement signed by Alake, the council accused Atiku of failing to uphold the standards of decorum expected of […]
Benue Diocese Shuts Four Institutions in Ihugh Over Repeated Attacks
The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has ordered the indefinite closure of four Church-owned institutions in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, following repeated attacks, arson and alleged acts of hostility against its facilities. The directive, which took effect on October 12, 2026, was issued by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. William […]
Tinubu Moves to Avert Labour Strike as Wage Talks Resume
By Shakirat Lawal. President Bola Tinubu is set to hold fresh discussions with organised labour over workers’ demands as the Federal Government seeks to prevent a possible strike and resolve outstanding disagreements over wages and other employment-related issues. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the government remained committed to dialogue […]
Tinubu Says World Bank Report Shows Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Are Yielding Results
By Shakirat Lawal. President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, saying its findings indicate that the Federal Government’s economic reforms are beginning to deliver results. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the report, titled “Beyond the […]
2027 Elections: Missing Names, Party Disputes Cloud INEC’s Final Candidates’ List
By Shakirat Lawal. Political parties and their candidates have begun moves to resolve discrepancies in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, following the omission of several governorship and legislative candidates across the country. The development has triggered protests and concerns among affected parties, including […]
INEC Debunks Fake Governorship Announcement in Six States
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as fake an online publication claiming to be a special announcement by the commission concerning governorship candidates in six states. The affected states are Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano. INEC issued the clarification in a public notice on Monday, which was shared across its official […]
Enugu Governor’s Aide, Chief Lucky Chukwu, Dies
Chief Barr. Lucky Chukwu, a Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has died, his younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, has announced. The senator, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, disclosed the death in a statement issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026, by his Head of Media, Amb. Dr. Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye. In the […]
Saraki Donates N150m to Support Adabiyyah School’s Centenary
Former Senate President and Baba Adinni of the Ansar-Ul-Islam Society of Nigeria, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described the Az-Zumratul Adabiyyatul Kamaliyyah School of Arabic and Islamic Studies as a defining institution in the history and identity of Ilorin and Kwara State. Saraki spoke on Sunday at the grand finale and public presentation of the […]
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Driver Escapes Injury as Train Hits Honda Car at Lagos Crossing
A 55-year-old motorist escaped injury after a train collided with his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, leaving the vehicle extensively damaged. The accident involved a train travelling towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). LASTMA said its […]
