Wednesday, October 28, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

October 9, 2026

South Africa’s president hails Navi Pillay for winning 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Mr Ramaphosa hailed Ms Pillay for serving “humanity with principle”, believing the world “can and should be a better place.”

Cyril Ramaphosa
October 9, 2026

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu falsely took credit for Lekki Deep Seaport I built: Amaechi

Mr Amaechi, the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, promised to develop the Gelegele Seaport in Edo State if elected to office.

October 9, 2026

179 suicide searches, 227 specific references to water before Adetoro-Walters sisters died

The three sisters are survived by Lilian Adetoro, who wrote in the order of service for their funeral, “We were four, now I am one.”

October 9, 2026

South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel committee’s chair, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, announced the winner on Friday, recognising Ms Pillay “for her efforts to promote peace and international law”.

Navi Pillay
October 9, 2026
October 8, 2026

U.S. accuses Venezuela’s Maduro of torturing U.S. citizens in revised indictment

The Trump administration accused Mr Maduro and his wife of partnering with narcoterrorists to flood the U.S. with cocaine.

President Nicolás Maduro
October 8, 2026

Moove exits Nigeria one month after Uber, plans transfer of vehicles to employees

The fintech company operated a drive-to-own policy for vehicles allowing customers to become full owners after payment was completed.

Moove
October 8, 2026

FG seeks responsible pet ownership, vaccination to prevent human deaths from dog-triggered rabies

The statement noted that the WHO would support Nigeria in rabies investigations and response coordination.

Rottweiler and Alsatian
October 8, 2026

Amnesty International urges Madonna University to recall final year nursing student expelled over TikTok challenge

The rights group on Wednesday argued that the sanction was an overkill and consequently, disproportionate to the offence.

October 8, 2026

Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

Ingrid Carlberg, the academy’s secretary-general announced the winner of the prestigious Nobel Prize on Thursday.

Anne Carson