FG Approves Four Benue Hospitals for Free Snakebite Treatment
The Federal Government has approved four health facilities in Benue State to provide treatment for snakebite victims, with antivenom to be supplied by the government to reduce the financial burden on patients. The Benue State Commissioner for Health, Dr Paul Ogwuche, announced the development on Tuesday in Makurdi, describing the initiative as a move to […]
Bauchi NDC Governorship Candidate, Ibrahim Kashim, Resigns From Party
Despite his exit from the party, he maintained that his resignation would not weaken his commitment to the political struggle for a better Bauchi State. He reaffirmed his vision for the state, stressing the need for purposeful leadership, economic growth, increased opportunities for youths and women, and improved security. “My conviction remains that our dear […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 20, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded around ₦1,334 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as market participants continued to monitor currency movements, foreign exchange supply and demand. Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the official exchange rate stood at approximately ₦1,333.72 per dollar on Monday, […]
You Cannot Ask Moses To Go Back To Egypt – Tinubu On Return Of Subsidy
President Bola Tinubu has ruled out a return to petrol subsidy, insisting that Nigeria cannot afford to return to the policy he abolished on his first day in office in May 2023. Tinubu made the declaration on Monday at an event organised by the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu group led by his son, Seyi […]
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 […]