Month: October 2026

Presidency Rejects Makinde’s ₦250bn-per-State NLNG Claim The Presidency disputes Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim about NLNG dividends and state allocations.

The Presidency disputes Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim about NLNG dividends and state allocations.

Presidency Rejects Makinde’s ₦250bn-per-State NLNG Claim

Mirian Gom October 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency has rejected Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that the Federal Government...

Finance Ministry Disputes World Bank’s 124% Debt Interest-to-Revenue Figure Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele

Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele

Finance Ministry Disputes World Bank’s 124% Debt Interest-to-Revenue Figure

Oluwatobi Adu October 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Finance has disputed a World Bank report that Nigeria’s federal...

Lagos Task Force Arrests Dismissed Operative Over Alleged Impersonation Lagos task force warns residents against impersonation after arresting a dismissed operative.

Lagos task force warns residents against impersonation after arresting a dismissed operative.

Lagos Task Force Arrests Dismissed Operative Over Alleged Impersonation

Oluwatobi Adu October 18, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit has arrested a dismissed operative...

Alausa Urges Universities to Train More Autism, Mental Health Specialists Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Alausa Urges Universities to Train More Autism, Mental Health Specialists

Mirian Gom October 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian universities to introduce...

NANS Threatens Protest Over Nursing Student’s Death at Aro Hospital NANS President Olushola Oladoja speaking on Nigeria’s internal security collapse

NANS President Olushola Oladoja speaking on Nigeria’s internal security collapse

NANS Threatens Protest Over Nursing Student’s Death at Aro Hospital

Mirian Gom October 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State Joint Campus Committee, has threatened...

One Injured as Five-Storey Building Partly Collapses in Abuja

One Injured as Five-Storey Building Partly Collapses in Abuja

One Injured as Five-Storey Building Partly Collapses in Abuja

Mirian Gom October 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – One person sustained minor injuries after a five-storey building under construction partially collapsed on...

EU Pledges €20m Military Support Package for Nigeria Defence Minister Christopher Musa meets EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot to discuss defence cooperation in Abuja.

Defence Minister Christopher Musa meets EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot to discuss defence cooperation in Abuja.

EU Pledges €20m Military Support Package for Nigeria

Korede Abdullah October 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union has pledged €20 million in defence assistance to Nigeria to strengthen...

NAFDAC Probes Drugs Given to NYSC Member Before Death NAFDAC officials inspect alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations.

NAFDAC officials inspect alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations.

NAFDAC Probes Drugs Given to NYSC Member Before Death

Oluwatobi Adu October 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an...

SERAP Sues INEC Over ₦126.46bn Electoral Spending Allegations SERAP and INEC face scrutiny over alleged irregularities in electoral spending.

SERAP and INEC face scrutiny over alleged irregularities in electoral spending.

SERAP Sues INEC Over ₦126.46bn Electoral Spending Allegations

Korede Abdullah October 18, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission...

The Silent Sugar Crisis: Millions May Have Diabetes Without Knowing It Diabetes Screening in Nigeria

Diabetes Screening in Nigeria

The Silent Sugar Crisis: Millions May Have Diabetes Without Knowing It

Oluwatobi Adu October 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Millions of Nigerians may be living with diabetes without knowing it, as limited access...