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October 12, 2026

Buratai seeks improved inter-agency collaboration to fight terrorism

He emphasised that intelligence sharing should become an institutional obligation.

October 12, 2026

One killed as trailer crushes vehicle in Ibadan

A damaged vehicle was also parked in the middle of the road, with a crowd gathering near an ambulance that was to convey the victim.

Accident on Queen Elizabeth Road
October 12, 2026

Nigeria became world’s capital of multidimensional poverty under Tinubu’s administration: Report

Nigeria’s multidimensional poverty rate soared to the highest level among countries assessed in 2026, rising more than five per cent in three years.

Nigerians, Tinubu
October 12, 2026

2027: CJN warns judges against favouritism, conflicting rulings in election disputes

Ms Kekere-Ekun warned that forum shopping could undermine orderly judicial process and expose the judiciary to avoidable embarrassment.

Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
October 12, 2026

Affordable Housing: FG, states push for single-digit mortgage rates, longer repayment

The commissioner lamented that Nigeria faces a housing deficit of over 14.5 million units, with about 50.6 million people living in unsafe houses.

newly-built houses
October 12, 2026

Nearly 2,000 health workers employed in two years: Borno Govt

Mr Kaza said recruiting doctors, nurses, and other health professionals has helped reduce staffing gaps.

WHO training Borno health workers
October 12, 2026

FG urges defence correspondents to project Nigeria positively

The permanent secretary commended the armed forces for their sacrifices.

Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN)
October 12, 2026

FG files fresh charges against PFIPC DG Adeniyi Adeyemi as court strikes out old case

A lawyer said a new charge had been filed at the High Court of the FCT and that Mr Adeyemi would be arraigned afresh expeditiously.

Adeniyi Adeyemi
October 12, 2026

Kano govt to shut non-compliant schools in revalidation exercise

Mr Abubakar-Umar said free registration forms had been distributed to school proprietors to facilitate data collection.

Kano school children
October 12, 2026

NHRC urges FG to expand access to mental health care

“We also urge the full implementation of the National Mental Health Act and Policy, with clear accountability,” Mr Ojukwu said.