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October 5, 2026

New army formations operationalised in Osun, Oyo, Zamfara, Kebbi: Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says the Nigerian Army has operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun to strengthen rapid response to security threats.

President Bola Tinubu with security chiefs
October 5, 2026

Gov Yusuf condoles KAROTA deputy MD over mother’s death

Ms Alhassan died Sunday after a brief illness. She was 75. She had seven children. Mr Aranposu was her second child.

Kano governor
October 5, 2026

Rivers: Suspected kidnappers nabbed after collecting N10 million ransom

The police command in Rivers says it arrested two suspected kidnappers for abducting a Port Harcourt resident.

Kidnappers
October 5, 2026

Association trains 267 youths, provides N13 million start-up support

Ezeagu in Diaspora International Association has empowered 267 youths in Enugu with vocational and digital skills and provided N13.5 million in start-up packages.

Peter Mbah
October 5, 2026

Kano senator blames weak legislative oversight for democratic challenges

Suleiman Kawu-Sumaila (APC-Kano South) has identified ineffective legislative oversight as a major challenge confronting Nigeria’s democracy.

Suleiman Kawu-Sumaila
October 4, 2026

NANS ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍​​‌‌​​⁠‌‌​constitutes committee to mobilise students for 2027 elections

Mr Afeez said the committee would work toward facilitating the participation of at least 10 million Nigerian students in the 2027 general elections.

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)
October 4, 2026

100-day Countdown to 2027 Polls: INEC convenes national stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja

The event will hold at 10:00 a.m at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BAT-ICC), Abuja on Tuesday.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
October 4, 2026

Amaechi aimless loafer outside public office, seeking VP position to continue leeching on Nigeria’s treasury: APC

The ruling party mocked Mr Amaechi over failure to take care of his late mother’s medications despite enjoying the perks of public office for 24 years.

Rotimi Amaechi
October 4, 2026

Nigerian Navy opens 2026 recruitment portal; see steps to apply

The portal highlights four basic steps for eligible candidates to apply.

October 4, 2026

Makinde-Daura campaign organisation seeks quick rescue of abducted corpers

Makinde-Daura campaign organisation seeks quick rescue of abducted corpers