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Nigeria

October 13, 2026

Trump fires U.S. ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle after allegations she demanded money from donor

Mr Trump had said he was considering firing Ms Guilfoyle amid allegations that she demanded $100,000 from a political donor

October 13, 2026

NAFDAC nabs two suspects over counterfeit alcoholic beverages in Lagos

NAFDAC said the suspects also revalidated expired and unsafe beverages for resale and stockpiled banned imported products.

October 13, 2026

Troops arrest suspected arms racketeers in Anambra

The army added that the suspects are currently in the custody of the 302 Artillery Regiment for further investigation.

Troops
October 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery: Vatican

The Vatican on Tuesday said Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a nodule from his lungs confirms he has cancer.

Pope Leo XIV
October 13, 2026

63-year-old Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years for murder of Tupac

Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas while he visited the city to see a Mike Tyson boxing bout.

October 13, 2026

Troops nab four suspected gunrunners in Plateau

The Nigerian Army said on Tuesday that the operation also led to the recovery of locally fabricated firearms and ammunition.

October 13, 2026

Bill to decriminalise attempted suicide passes second reading at Senate

Leading the debate on the bill, Mr Ekpenyong said Nigeria’s existing laws presented conflicting approaches to attempted suicide.

Senate
October 13, 2026

Funding major challenge impeding Lagos development: Hamzat

Mr Hamzat said Lagos had developed the structures and capacity to implement its development plans but required sustainable funding.

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat
October 13, 2026

FG pays academic, non-teaching allowances to tertiary institution staff

The minister said the unveiling marked a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to improve staff welfare.

October 13, 2026

Gov. Oyebanji sacks heads of agencies, technical advisers

The governor, however, noted that a few appointments had been retained given the nature of the officials’ assignments.

Biodun Oyebanji