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Nigeria

November 9, 2026

Enugu: Governor appoints actress Destiny Etiko as special assistant

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has been appointed senior special assistant to Governor Peter Mbah on youth engagement and the creative economy.

Destiny Etiko
November 9, 2026

INEC yet to receive court order on ADC, Tinubu, says Amupitan

INEC says it has not received the CTCs of recent court rulings concerning the ADC and the submission of President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials.

Amupitan with Tinubu
November 9, 2026

Climate change already causing illnesses, threatening health systems: WHO Chief

Mr Ghebreyesus said the climate crisis was a health crisis, stressing that its impacts were no longer distant threats but realities affecting communities worldwide.

Tedros Ghebreyesus
November 9, 2026

Praise Ugoh becomes first Nigerian woman to win 400m gold at Youth Olympics

Praise Ugoh won Nigeria’s third gold medal on Monday at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

Praise Ugoh
November 9, 2026

WTO urges Africa to boost regional value chains, industrialisation

WTO urged African countries to strengthen regional value chains, industrialisation and infrastructure to increase their influence in global trade.

World Trade Organisation Office
November 9, 2026

Abuja: Kwali ruler pledges support for Tinubu’s re-election

The Etsu of Kwali, Luka Ayedoo Nizassan III, has pledged the support of traditional rulers and Abuja residents for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Tinubu at APC rally
November 9, 2026

Police arrest suspects over murder of Edo motorcyclist

The police command in Edo says it arrested three suspects over the killing of commercial motorcycle rider Hamisu Sule on Sapele Road to Urhobo Quarters, Ogheghe community.

Arrested suspect over murder of Hamisu Sule
November 9, 2026

After days of blackout, electricity restored to Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, others: Minister Tegbe

“I would like to report that power has since been restored to many of the areas earlier affected by power disruptions, largely in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and the FCT,” he said.

Joseph Tegbe and lit candle
November 9, 2026

Babcock launches probe amid death scare after student attempted to jump off hostel

Babcock said it had commenced an investigation to establish the immediate and underlying circumstances of the attempted jump and identify measures to prevent a recurrence.

Babcock building
November 9, 2026

Police nab two alleged Ibadan fraudsters

The police command in Oyo says it arrested two alleged fraudsters, Gbenga Olubade, 42, and Oluwaseun Adeoye, 50, on suspicion of theft in Ibadan.

Two alleged fraudsters(Gbenga Olubade and Oluwaseun Adeoye)