State Police: Five More Assemblies Approve Bill as FG Panel Submits Draft
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has submitted the draft National Policing Bill, 2026, alongside 29 consequential amendment bills, to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative drafting review and validation. The development comes as the Ogun, Delta, Plateau, Kwara and Adamawa State Houses of Assembly joined their counterparts in Edo, Osun, […]
Champions League: PSG Beat Barcelona, Liverpool Edge Villarreal in Seven-Goal Thriller
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Barcelona 4-2, while Liverpool staged a dramatic comeback to beat Villarreal 4-3 in two of the standout encounters on Tuesday night as the UEFA Champions League delivered a series of thrilling matches. Manchester City also returned to winning ways with a convincing 5-1 victory over AEK Athens, while Napoli edged Bodø/Glimt […]
EFCC Arrests Abuja Businessman Over Alleged $120m Fraud Against Ukrainian Investor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Abuja-based businessman Innocent Ezuma, 57, over allegations that he defrauded a Ukrainian investor of more than $120 million. Ezuma was reportedly arrested at his residence in Abuja on Monday, October 19, and remained in the commission’s custody as of Tuesday. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the […]
APC Appoints Olawande, Betta Edu to Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Council
The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council has announced new appointments to its youth and women mobilisation directorates and established a new Directorate of Stage Organisation and Management ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The changes were announced in a statement signed by the council’s Secretary, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, […]
Nigeria’s Cocoa Exports to U.S.A. Grows by 650% to $142 Million
Nigeria’s cocoa exports to the United States recorded a remarkable increase in 2025, rising from $21.7 million in 2024 to $142 million, reflecting growing demand for the country’s agricultural produce in the American market. The development highlights the expanding trade relationship between both countries and the opportunities available to Nigerian farmers and exporters to increase […]
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Resume Talks With ECOWAS 18 Months After Withdrawal
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic have resumed high-level engagement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), more than 18 months after the three countries formally withdrew from the regional bloc. The two sides agreed on Saturday to establish joint working groups tasked with developing a framework agreement to guide future cooperation. The […]
Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar as Exchange Rate Remains Stable
The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as the foreign exchange market continued to reflect activity in the official window and persistent demand in the parallel market. The dollar traded at approximately ₦1,326.58 at the official reference rate, while parallel-market rates varied with demand and dealer […]
FG Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing for 44 People
The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and commenced contact tracing to prevent further transmission of the virus. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following laboratory confirmation of the […]
DSS Arraigns Five Suspects Over Kidnapping of 20 NYSC Members in Imo
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five suspects allegedly linked to the abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and another passenger in Imo State. The suspects were brought before the Justice Oputa State High Court in Owerri following their arrest during intelligence-led operations in Rivers and Abia […]
FG, Bi-Courtney Sign Final Settlement to End 20-Year MMA2 Dispute
The Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited have signed a final settlement agreement to resolve their nearly two-decade dispute over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos, paving the way for renewed government revenue and the completion of long-abandoned hotel and conference centre projects. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus […]