Saturday, November 14, 2026

Nigeria

October 17, 2026

NAPTIP raises alarm over rise in parents’ facilitation of children’s sexual exploitation

The NAPTIP boss said parents and guardians were facilitating the sexual exploitation of their children to make money.

October 17, 2026

Shettima warns Tinubu’s supporters against dismissing Nigerians’ hardship during campaigns

Mr Shettima said the North has spoken with a resounding voice and unmistakable conviction in its support for Mr Tinubu.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
October 17, 2026

Nigeria seeks binding global rules on autonomous weapons, warns of terrorist threat

The diplomat also expressed concern about the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into nuclear weapons systems.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
October 17, 2026

Golden Eaglets crash out of WAFU championship, to miss U-17 AFCON, World Cup

The five-time world champions will now miss the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2027 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

October 17, 2026

Court remands man for allegedly killing girlfriend during dispute over HIV

The police said the suspect was arraigned on Friday, October 16, following the completion of the investigation.

October 17, 2026

2027: Kaduna targets three million votes for Tinubu, says Gov. Sani

Mr Sani also said Mr Tinubu had promised to support the return of Rep. Abbas Tajudeen as speaker of the House of Representatives for a second term.

Uba Sani with Tinubu
October 17, 2026

EU to deliver €20 million defence support to Nigerian armed forces

Ms Katung-Babatunde ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍​⁠‌⁠⁠⁠⁠​‌​further said the ambassador revealed that an EU technical delegation would be visiting Nigeria in November to agree on delivery

October 17, 2026

UN lauds Nigeria for full payment of $4.77 million regular budget contribution

Farhan Haq announced the payment during a press briefing at UN headquarters in New York.

United Nations
October 17, 2026

2027: INEC vows credible poll in Akwa Ibom, urges support for PWDs

The NOA official urged physically challenged persons to obtain their voter cards with the aid of trusted people

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
October 17, 2026

Ogundipe urges human rights advocates to defend all victims

He identified personal, political, ethnic and economic interests as obstacles to effective human rights protection.

former vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe