‘We Can’t Go Back to Fuel Subsidy,’ Mbah Backs Tinubu’s Policy
ENUGU, Nigeria — Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy, insisting that a return to the policy would undermine economic progress and discourage investment in Nigeria. Mbah stated this on Wednesday during the “Meet the Candidates” town hall meeting organised by Afia TV in […]
Imo Court Sentences 28-Year-Old POS Operator to Death for Kidnap, Murder of 83-Year-Old Man, Driver
An Imo State High Court sitting in the Urualla Judicial Division has sentenced a 28-year-old Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, Isaac Okorie, to death by hanging for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of an 83-year-old man, Chief Alexander Chukwuma Okoli, and his driver, Daniel Sarki. The judgment followed a trial in which the prosecution presented […]
Naira Exchange Rate: Nigerian Currency Trades Around ₦1,337/$1 as Forex Market Remains Stable
ABUJA, Nigeria — October 22, 2026 — The Nigerian naira traded relatively steadily against the United States dollar, with the official exchange rate hovering around ₦1,337 per dollar as investors and businesses continued to monitor developments in the foreign exchange market. Available market data showed that the naira closed at approximately ₦1,337 per dollar at […]
UCL: Bayern Munich, Arsenal Share Spoils in Thrilling 2-2 Draw
MUNICH, Germany — Bayern Munich and Arsenal played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in a UEFA Champions League showdown on Wednesday night, with both sides settling for a point after an intense contest. The encounter delivered drama and attacking football as the German giants and the Premier League side battled for supremacy in a clash […]
Adamawa Politics: 21 LG Chairmen, 226 Councillors Reportedly Defect from PDP to APC
Political developments in Adamawa State have attracted fresh attention following claims that all 21 local government area chairmen and 226 councillors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The reported mass defection, if officially confirmed, could reshape the political landscape in the state ahead […]
Como 1907 Thrash Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League Clash
COMO, Italy — October 21, 2026 Como 1907 delivered a stunning performance to defeat Manchester United 4-1 in their UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday, handing the English giants a heavy defeat. The Italian side dominated the contest to secure an emphatic victory, scoring four goals against a Manchester United team that struggled to contain […]
Nigeria Urges Calm, Vigilance Amid Reports of Ebola Case
The Ministry of Health has urged the public to remain calm and vigilant following reports of a confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria involving a Nigerian woman who reportedly travelled to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for business. According to the Ministry, preliminary information indicates that the woman transited through Uganda in early October […]
Olamide Unveils ‘Burukutu’ Official Music Video Ahead of New Album (Video)
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian rapper and singer Olamide has released the official music video for his latest single, Burukutu, giving fans a fresh taste of his signature street-inspired sound ahead of his forthcoming album, Time & Space. Released on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, through his YBNL Nation label, the song arrives alongside a music video […]
Zamfara 2027: ADC, NDC Governorship Candidates Reportedly Miss Police Peace Accord
Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections have come into focus in Zamfara State following the reported absence of two governorship candidates from a peace accord signing ceremony organised by the state police command. The candidates, Bilyaminu Shinkafi of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Senator Kabiru Marafa of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), […]
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, […]