Saturday, October 24, 2026

NationWide

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

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

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

Police kill two suspected bandits, recover N10 million ransom in Kano

Mr Kiyawa said that during the ambush, two of the suspected bandits were neutralised, while the third suspect escaped with injuries.

FCT POLICE
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

CAN@50: Okoh urges churches to uphold justice, democracy, religious freedom

Mr Okoh compared the Church’s responsibility to that of the biblical watchman in Ezekiel 33.

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
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

Cardoso advocates  sustained reforms, stability to strengthen investor confidence

Mr Cardoso also described Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an opportunity for developing economies to narrow the gap with advanced economies.

CBN governor Yemi Cardoso
October 17, 2026
Taiwo Oyedele
October 17, 2026

Expert says hospitality sector crucial to Nigeria’s cultural promotion

The president stressed the need to train hospitality workers to provide services that meet international standards and ensure positive experiences for visitors.

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