Stop Sending Money Home Until Tinubu Is Voted Out, Peter Obi Tells Nigerians in UK
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to reconsider sending money to relatives at home, calling on them to support efforts to change the country’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi made the appeal on Sunday during a town hall meeting […]
Eight Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Suspected ISWAP Landmine Attack in Borno
At least eight Nigerian soldiers have been killed after their patrol vehicle struck a landmine in Borno State, with military and local security sources attributing the attack to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The incident occurred on Saturday in Kinuba village, about 25 kilometres from Gamboru, near Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, according to defence […]
CAF Champions League: Rangers Beat MC Alger 2-0 in First-Leg Clash
Rangers International of Enugu secured a vital 2-0 victory over Algerian giants MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The Nigerian champions overcame an early setback and a fiercely contested encounter to claim a […]
Court Upholds ENSSAA’s ₦150m Political Campaign Billboard Fee
A Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has upheld the authority of the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA) to impose a ₦150 million advertising permit fee on political parties seeking to erect campaign billboards and display posters in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The judgment contradicts reports circulating […]
Macron Urged to Suspend Planned Nigeria Visit Amid France’s Domestic Challenges
Former South-East presidential spokesman Denge Josef Onoh has called on French President Emmanuel Macron to suspend his planned state visit to Nigeria, urging him to prioritise France’s domestic challenges before undertaking diplomatic engagements abroad. Onoh made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday, October 18, ahead of Macron’s expected two-day visit to Nigeria on […]
Enugu Approves ₦32bn Gratuity Arrears for Retirees, Releases First ₦10bn Next Week
The Enugu State Government has approved about ₦32 billion to settle outstanding legacy gratuities owed to retired workers, with an initial tranche of ₦10 billion expected to be released from next week. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the Government House, Enugu, after […]
KFC Replaces Pepsi With Coca-Cola Across 3,600 US Restaurants, African Operations Unaffected
KFC is set to replace PepsiCo with Coca-Cola across its 3,600 restaurants in the United States, ending a nearly 40-year beverage supply relationship, while its operations across Africa will remain unaffected. The agreement, announced on October 15, 2026, will see the transition begin in January 2027, with completion expected by spring. KFC’s relationship with PepsiCo […]
Enugu Scraps Daily Keke Tickets, Extends Operating Hours to 10pm
Mbah assures tricycle operators of free access to transport terminals, pledges to complete 1,022 urban roads The Enugu State Government has scrapped the ₦750 daily ticket fee paid by commercial tricycle operators and extended their operating hours from 9pm to 10pm as part of efforts to improve their livelihoods and boost economic activities. Governor Peter […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 19, 2026
Nigeria’s naira is trading at around ₦1,331 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market, while the United States currency is quoted as high as ₦1,380 at the parallel market on Monday, October 19, 2026. The latest market figures indicate that the naira has maintained relative stability in the official market, although the gap between […]
Trump Says He Wants Russia-Ukraine War Ended, Defends Decision to Delay Signing Document
U.S. President Donald Trump has defended his decision to delay signing a document relating to Russia, saying he does not want to jeopardise ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump said significant progress had been made in the peace efforts, including ongoing hostage negotiations, arguing that signing the document at […]