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October 12, 2026

PHED blames higher electricity bills on feeder upgrades

The PHED official said some customers were experiencing higher tariffs following the migration of their feeders to Band A.

Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC)
October 12, 2026

Lawan urges Tinubu’s govt to place armed forces budget on first-line charge

Mr Lawan said a country’s security is not the business of uniformed personnel alone but requires everyone to contribute what is necessary.

Ahmad Lawan
October 12, 2026

Over 40 ISWAP terrorists killed in Borno airstrike, says military

The air component of Operation Hadin Kai says it killed over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists, including a commander, in an airstrike on Badu village.

Guzamala area of Borno
October 12, 2026

Limb Difference: Meet Nigerian university student Maryam Umar who uses her toes to write, type

Maryam Umar, a student with a limb difference, is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Gombe State University.

Maryam Umar
October 12, 2026

Police nab four alleged vehicle thieves in Kano

The police command in Kano has arrested four suspects in possession of three stolen vehicles during an operation on Thursday and Friday.

October 12, 2026

Why Nigerians may choose Atiku over Tinubu, Obi in 2027

Mr Abubakar, 78, served as vice-president from 1999 to 2007 and has contested almost every presidential election cycle, losing each time.

Atiku Abubakar
October 12, 2026

NLNG prize winner Ifowodo says he uses poetry to preserve stories of terrorism victims

Award-winning poet Ogaga Ifowodo says his poetry seeks to preserve the stories of terrorism victims and challenge attempts by their captors to erase their identities.

Ogago Ifowodo
October 12, 2026

Uche Nnaji drops forged NYSC certificate, submits only WAEC result to INEC for governorship election

Mr Nnaji’s corruption trial will resume on October 26 as the ICPC seeks his conviction for forging his NYSC and UNN degree certificates.

Uche Nnaji
October 12, 2026

Kano residents seek end to child marriage, improved access to education

Kano residents have called for an end to child marriage, improved access to education and stronger protection of girls to secure their rights and future.

Schoolgirls in Kano
October 11, 2026

NiMet predicts three-day rain, sunshine nationwide from Monday

The agency also predicted cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine across the southern region.

NiMet