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Nigeria

October 16, 2026

Police arrest four for electricity infrastructure theft in Calabar

The police command in Cross River has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure in Calabar.

police
October 16, 2026

Carney alleges Trump admin trying to break up Canada as Alberta referendum nears

Mr Carney’s warning came just as the U.S. and Canada are in the middle of a trade war.

President Donald Trump and Mark Carney
October 16, 2026

Delta: Navy says 75,000 litres of stolen oil recovered in Oteghele

The Nigerian Navy uncovered a combined 75,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil in three dugout reservoirs within the Oteghele area of Delta.

Crude oil barrel
October 16, 2026

Police confirm kidnap of Catholic priest in Benue

The police command in Benue has confirmed the abduction of John Otache, parish priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini council area.

October 16, 2026

China urges EU cooperation to promote trade tie

China hopes the European Union will jointly promote balanced growth and sustainable development in bilateral trade.

Xi Jinping
October 16, 2026

Kano man arraigned for alleged N34.8 million fraud

The EFCC said the suspect was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Musa Karaye of the Kano State High Court.

Court dock
October 16, 2026

Police arraign three for stealing goats

The suspects are standing trial on two counts of stealing and receiving stolen property.

Goats used to illustrate the story
October 16, 2026

Court jails five for spraying naira notes

The judge held that the abuse of naira notes contravened Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007.

Money sprayed at parties
October 16, 2026

Shettima arrives in Ekiti for Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration

Mr Shettima arrived at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, where he was received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other dignitaries.

October 16, 2026

FAO urges Nigeria to invest in innovation to tackle hunger, boost food security

The FAO representative in Nigeria emphasised that innovation delivers its greatest impact when it reaches the people who need it most.

Food and Agriculture Organisation