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October 8, 2026

AHIN ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍​‌‌​@30: NGX chairman seeks stronger collaboration among capital market stakeholders

The NGX Group chairman said Nigeria’s economic ambitions required a capital market capable of mobilising long term funding.

Nigerian Exchange
October 8, 2026

Amnesty International urges Madonna University to recall final year nursing student expelled over TikTok challenge

The rights group on Wednesday argued that the sanction was an overkill and consequently, disproportionate to the offence.

October 8, 2026

Kano sports commission secretary Bashir Maizare dies

The Kano State Sports Commission has announced the death of its secretary, Bashir Maizare.

Kano governor
October 8, 2026

Kano governor reconciles Barau, Bichi ahead of 2027 elections

Governor Abba Yusuf has reconciled Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and House of Representatives member Abubakar Bichi ahead of the 2027 elections.

Governor Abba Yusuf, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Abubakar Bichi
October 8, 2026

ICE nabs Chimaobim Igbojekwe, campaign canvasser for Democrat Janelle Stelson, for illegal stay, public nudity

Mr Igbojekwe was caught in public with his pants off, fully exposing himself, in a residential neighbourhood near a park with residents, including children.

Chimaobim Igbojekwe and Janelle Stelson
October 8, 2026

World Bank upgrades Nigeria’s growth outlook amid Tinubu’s reforms, urges job creation, poverty alleviation

It warned, however, that growth remained too weak to generate sufficient productive employment and significantly reduce poverty.

President Bola Tinubu
October 8, 2026

Gov Mbah appoints Richard Agu as transport commissioner

Mr Ozor resigned after an alleged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission probe into embezzlement of billions of naira.

Peter Mbah
October 8, 2026

Yoruba leaders establish platform for unity, collective action

Yoruba leaders across socio-political and advocacy groups have established Yoruba Parapo as a central platform for unity, consultation and collective action.

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October 8, 2026

Gov Makinde relieved as kidnapped corpers regain freedom in Imo

The Oyo government has expressed relief over the release of corps members from the state who were kidnapped in Imo, describing their freedom as a welcome development.

Seyi Makinde
October 7, 2026

Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo urges forgiveness, reconciliation

He described the massacre as one of the most painful and terrible aspects of the Nigerian Civil War.

Olusegun Obasanjo