Saturday, November 14, 2026

Nigeria

October 20, 2026

EFCC arraigns four over alleged N44 million contract fraud in Maiduguri

The case was adjourned until November 4, 2026, for the commencement of trial.

Ruth Emmanuel, Ibrahim Dogo Hyelni, Esther Loretta Gabari, and Gbenga Obanewo
October 20, 2026

Nigeria targets climate finance for smallholder farmers as experts call for $30 billion annual investment

Mr Muhammed clarified that the financing had not yet been assessed and that stakeholders were still developing the framework.

the Taxonomy Validation Workshop
October 20, 2026

EFCC probes businesswoman accused of defrauding 21 Enugu jobseekers N8.2 million

The suspect was handed over to the commission on August 26, 2026 for further investigation.

businesswoman
October 20, 2026

Senate passes two amendment bills on raw materials, procurement

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the bills had been considered by the National Assembly and transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent.

Nigerian Senate floor
October 20, 2026

Dapo Abiodun suspends Ogun monarch for supporting opposition parties

Mr Abiodun’s media aide, Kayode Akinmade, said the State Executive Council approved the monarch’s suspension.

Dapo Abiodun
October 20, 2026

Tinubu, others mourn Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti

Mr Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday, expressed sadness over Mr Fasoranti’s death, hailing him as a patriarch and elder statesman.

Reuben Fasoranti
October 20, 2026

U.S. hails NDLEA for busting four Mexican meth labs in Nigeria

Mr Marwa warned that any withdrawal of INL support would leave a gap for criminal networks and terrorist groups to exploit.

Buba Marwa with Michael Gonzales
October 20, 2026

Presidency submits State Police Bill to justice ministry for review, validation 

The statement said the ministry of justice was expected to return the validated draft bills to the working group on or before Friday, October 30, 2026.

Femi Gbajabiamila
October 20, 2026

Health minister Ali Pate confirms new Ebola case in Nigeria, traces 44 contacts

Mr Pate did not disclose the patient’s health status, including whether they are critically ill or mildly

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
October 20, 2026

Afenifere leader Fasoranti dies at 100

Mr Aiyedatiwa expressed condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.