{"articles":[{"id":"csj41k","title":"FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Fall to Poland in Rabat","excerpt":"Nigeria pressed for an equaliser, but Poland held firm to secure all three points. The post FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Fall to Poland in Rabat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/917897-fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-flamingos-fall-to-poland-in-rabat.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-17T22:42:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:08.846Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FUntitled-design-27.png%3Ffit%3D1920%252C1080%26ssl%3D1","slug":"fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-flamingos-fall-to-poland-in-rabat"},{"id":"neavyq","title":"2027: North will support Tinubu’s re-election, says Kano gov","excerpt":"Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured President Bola Tinubu of Northern Nigeria’s support for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. Yusuf gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office, where he pledged to mobil...","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-north-will-support-tinubus-re-election-says-kano-gov/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-17T22:35:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:07.306Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-north-will-support-tinubus-re-election-says-kano-gov"},{"id":"4c0et7","title":"2027: Keke riders endorse Mbah, Tinubu, as governor extends tricycle operation time to 10pm","excerpt":"This was even as Governor Mbah scrapped the N750 daily payment by tricycle operators in the state The post 2027: Keke riders endorse Mbah, Tinubu, as governor extends tricycle operation time to 10pm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917888-2027-keke-riders-endorse-mbah-tinubu-as-governor-extends-tricycle-operation-time-to-10pm.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-17T22:06:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:08.846Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FUntitled-design-25.png%3Ffit%3D1920%252C1080%26ssl%3D1","slug":"2027-keke-riders-endorse-mbah-tinubu-as-governor-extends-tricycle-operation-time-to-10pm"},{"id":"jfic50","title":"$7bn Deep Seaport: Ogun govt tackles PDP candidate over alleged ‘Broken Promise’ remark","excerpt":"The state government said the Paris pact, investment commitments and project plans are verifiable while citing the 243.3km of roads delivered in Ogun East as evidence of development commitments The post $7bn Deep Seaport: Ogun govt tackles PDP candidate over alleged ‘Broken Promise’ remark appear...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917884-7bn-deep-seaport-ogun-govt-tackles-pdp-candidate-over-alleged-broken-promise-remark.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-17T21:34:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:08.846Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2Fc1618e9d-92a1-4b80-bdfa-e5bcdbd0f0e1-e1790878908251.jpeg%3Ffit%3D864%252C540%26ssl%3D1","slug":"7bn-deep-seaport-ogun-govt-tackles-pdp-candidate-over-alleged-broken-promise-remark"},{"id":"ocl2p9","title":"Nigeria’s economy needs continuation of Tinubu’s reforms – Wike","excerpt":"The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says Nigeria’s full economic recovery depends entirely on sustaining the bold reform policies initiated by President Bola Tinubu. Wike said this on Saturday, at the Rainbow Coalition’s stakeholders’ consultation in Ogba-Egbema-N...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerias-economy-needs-continuation-of-tinubus-reforms-wike/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-17T21:14:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.069Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fwike-1-1024x768.jpg","slug":"nigerias-economy-needs-continuation-of-tinubus-reforms-wike"},{"id":"b6u8vm","title":"FG Warns Return Of Fuel Subsidy Can Trigger Capital Flight","excerpt":"The Federal Government has warned that a return to the fuel subsidy can trigger capital flight, put pressure on the naira, and undermine the gains of its economic reforms. The warning came at a media briefing in Bangkok, Thailand, at the conclusion of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. The ...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/fg-warns-return-of-fuel-subsidy-can-trigger-capital-flight/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-17T21:07:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.100Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FGTjwaS4fHxE","slug":"fg-warns-return-of-fuel-subsidy-can-trigger-capital-flight"},{"id":"c0ybmr","title":"EU to provide €20m defence support to Nigeria — Minister","excerpt":"The European Union is set to provide €20m in defence assistance to Nigeria to support the Armed Forces in tackling insecurity, the Minister of Defence has Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-to-provide-e20m-defence-support-to-nigeria-minister/","url":"https://punchng.com/eu-to-provide-e20m-defence-support-to-nigeria-minister/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-17T20:48:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:07.306Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"eu-to-provide-20m-defence-support-to-nigeria-minister"},{"id":"nv2j55","title":"WAFU-B U-17 Championship: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets crash out, to miss AFCON, World Cup again","excerpt":"Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Côte d’Ivoire in Burkina Faso ended the Golden Eaglets’ hopes of qualifying for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and extended their absence from the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The post WAFU-B U-17 Championship: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets crash out, to miss AFCON, World Cup agai...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/917870-wafu-b-u-17-championship-nigerias-golden-eaglets-crash-out-to-miss-afcon-world-cup-again.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Tunde Eludini","publishDate":"2026-10-17T20:02:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:08.846Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1004350344.jpg%3Ffit%3D1280%252C853%26ssl%3D1","slug":"wafu-b-u-17-championship-nigerias-golden-eaglets-crash-out-to-miss-afcon-world-cup-again"},{"id":"1as0sa","title":"‎Niger State Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant Admits ‘Costly Mistake’, Apologises To Bereaved Families","excerpt":"‎‎ ‎The suspended Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Aniviye, has admitted that the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody could have been prevented, describing the incident as a “costly mistake” a...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/niger-state-miners-deaths-suspended-nscdc-commandant-admits-costly-mistake-apologises-to-bereaved-families/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:58:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.100Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F5kJBLZHriAg","slug":"niger-state-miners-deaths-suspended-nscdc-commandant-admits-costly-mistake-apologises-to-bereaved-fa"},{"id":"v8onlq","title":"How my mother was kidnapped over $2.4bn subsidy fraud — Okonjo-Iweala","excerpt":"Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has recalled how her investigation into an alleged $2.4bn fuel subsidy fraud in Nigeria led her mother’s kidnapping. Read Also: Okonjo-Iweala’s mother, 82, kidnapped Okonjo-Iweala narrated her experience in an intervi...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/how-my-mother-was-kidnapped-over-2-4bn-subsidy-fraud-okonjo-iweala/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:50:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.069Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2FOkonjo-Iweala-WTO-scaled-e1792266576206-1024x768.jpg","slug":"how-my-mother-was-kidnapped-over-24bn-subsidy-fraud-okonjo-iweala"},{"id":"7exlvi","title":"Nigerian-made bionic arm named among TIME’s best inventions of 2026","excerpt":"A Nigerian-made bionic arm, the Ubokobong Bionic Arm, has been named among TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026 for its accessibility and design. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-made-bionic-arm-named-among-times-best-inventions-of-2026/","url":"https://punchng.com/nigerian-made-bionic-arm-named-among-times-best-inventions-of-2026/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:46:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:07.306Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nigerian-made-bionic-arm-named-among-times-best-inventions-of-2026"},{"id":"j9qoqp","title":"To suggest Anthony Kila hasn’t gone to school is stupid — Utomi","excerpt":"Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, says he cannot guarantee that embattled professor Anthony Kila has never made mistakes but to suggest that he has never gone to school is spectacularly unfair to his personality. Utomi made this known on his verified Facebook page in Lagos on Saturday, saying...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/to-suggest-anthony-kila-hasnt-gone-to-school-is-unfair-utomi/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:44:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.069Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FProfessor-Pat-Utomi.jpg","slug":"to-suggest-anthony-kila-hasnt-gone-to-school-is-stupid-utomi"},{"id":"2pxopn","title":"NUJ FCT mourns death of Tribune photojournalist","excerpt":"The union said Felix Onigbinde, who reportedly fell into a coma last week and was admitted to the Garki General Hospital, Abuja, before his death, was a dedicated and award winning photojournalist whose career reflected his commitment to the gathering and dissemination of information in the servi...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917863-nuj-fct-mourns-death-of-tribune-photojournalist.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:42:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:08.846Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-20.09.11.jpeg%3Ffit%3D294%252C229%26ssl%3D1","slug":"nuj-fct-mourns-death-of-tribune-photojournalist"},{"id":"o32nj3","title":"2027: No vacancy in Aso Rock, North will vote 100 per cent for Tinubu - Kano Gov, Yusuf","excerpt":"Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has declared that the North will vote for President Bola Tinubu 100 per cent in the 2027 general elections. Yusuf made the declaration on Saturday during the unveiling of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) national headquarters in Abuja. He referred to a purported mutual a...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/2027-no-vacancy-in-aso-rock-north-will-vote-100-for-tinubu-kano-gov-yusuf-2/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:37:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.127Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FAbba-Yusuf.jpg","slug":"2027-no-vacancy-in-aso-rock-north-will-vote-100-per-cent-for-tinubu-kano-gov-yusuf"},{"id":"reo6l9","title":"Venezia, Fulham win as Adams, Iwobi deliver decisive goals","excerpt":"Akor Adams scored the winner for Venezia against Napoli, while Alex Iwobi ended Fulham’s winless start to the Premier League season with the decisive goal against Hull City. The post Venezia, Fulham win as Adams, Iwobi deliver decisive goals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/917857-venezia-fulham-win-as-adams-iwobi-deliver-decisive-goals.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Gbemidepo Popoola","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:36:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:08.846Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1004349306.jpg%3Ffit%3D1638%252C1178%26ssl%3D1","slug":"venezia-fulham-win-as-adams-iwobi-deliver-decisive-goals"},{"id":"s481pl","title":"Enugu govt rescues banished teenager allegedly impregnated by father","excerpt":"The teenager was banished from the community alongside her father on Thursday. The post Enugu govt rescues banished teenager allegedly impregnated by father appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/917855-enugu-govt-rescues-banished-teenager-allegedly-impregnated-by-father.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Chinagorom Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:30:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:08.846Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FAngry-Enugu-residents-banished-father-and-teenage-daughter-accused-of-incestPHOTO-Facebook.png%3Ffit%3D1435%252C1096%26ssl%3D1","slug":"enugu-govt-rescues-banished-teenager-allegedly-impregnated-by-father"},{"id":"55dfo1","title":"Youth population is Nigeria’s greatest asset – Tinubu","excerpt":"By Shina Abubakar, OSOGBO President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that Nigeria’s greatest asset is not the mineral deposit beneath its soil but the creative youth population with there resilience and abundant talent. Read Also: Buhari offered to support Osinbajo’s presidential bid four times — Akande...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/youth-population-is-nigerias-greatest-asset-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:21:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.069Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Ftinubu-scaled-e1754412457124-1024x693.jpeg","slug":"youth-population-is-nigerias-greatest-asset-tinubu"},{"id":"m6618","title":"2027: Northern govs pledge total support for Tinubu","excerpt":"…As Shekarau promises to hit ground running By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja ABUJA: Governors of the northern states have pledged 100 per cent support for President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the North must respect the 1999 understanding between the region and the South on power sharing. Kano State Govern...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-northern-govs-pledge-total-support-for-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:19:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.069Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-19-at-9.49.04-AM.jpeg","slug":"2027-northern-govs-pledge-total-support-for-tinubu"},{"id":"2vc7ek","title":"Veteran journalist Dele Cole dies at 86","excerpt":"Veteran journalist and diplomat Ambassador Dele Cole has died at the age of 86. Cole reportedly passed away on the morning of Saturday, 17 October 2026, according to family sources. He was a former managing director of the Daily Times, one of Nigeria’s leading newspaper organisations. He later se...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/veteran-journalist-dele-cole-dies-at-86/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Nana Ismail","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:10:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.127Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fcms-api%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FDele%2520Cole.jpg%2F","slug":"veteran-journalist-dele-cole-dies-at-86"},{"id":"7jq0z7","title":"Peter Obi questions why Nigeria did not declare World Poverty Day public holiday","excerpt":"The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has questioned why Nigeria did not declare the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty a public holiday, saying the occasion should have been used for national reflection on rising poverty. Obi made the remark...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/peter-obi-questions-why-nigeria-did-not-declare-world-poverty-day-public-holiday/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-10-17T19:08:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.127Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FPeter-Obi-e1762942137494-1200x740-1.jpg","slug":"peter-obi-questions-why-nigeria-did-not-declare-world-poverty-day-public-holiday"},{"id":"9fhg2g","title":"Economic growth meaningless if citizens are getting poorer – Peter Obi slams Tinubu","excerpt":"The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s economic situation, saying economic growth is meaningless if citizens continue to become poorer. Obi made the remark in a post on X on Saturday, marking the International Day for the Eradicatio...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/economic-growth-meaningless-if-citizens-are-getting-poorer-peter-obi-slams-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-17T18:56:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.127Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FPeter-Obi-and-Tinubu.jpg","slug":"economic-growth-meaningless-if-citizens-are-getting-poorer-peter-obi-slams-tinubu"},{"id":"vplu5h","title":"Trust key to Nigeria’s economic growth, says Soun of Ogbomoso","excerpt":"The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, says trust, integrity, and accountability are essential for Nigeria’s sustainable economic growth and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/trust-key-to-nigerias-economic-growth-says-soun-of-ogbomoso/","url":"https://punchng.com/trust-key-to-nigerias-economic-growth-says-soun-of-ogbomoso/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-17T18:53:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:07.306Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"trust-key-to-nigerias-economic-growth-says-soun-of-ogbomoso"},{"id":"mkwo0f","title":"Things aren’t as bad as people say, Jide Kosoko defends Tinubu","excerpt":"Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying things are not as bad as some Nigerians claim. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-arent-as-bad-as-people-say-jide-kosoko-defends-tinubu/","url":"https://punchng.com/things-arent-as-bad-as-people-say-jide-kosoko-defends-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-17T18:47:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:07.306Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"things-arent-as-bad-as-people-say-jide-kosoko-defends-tinubu"},{"id":"j8kss0","title":"CBN moves to ease Nigeria-China payments as Cardoso takes talks to Beijing","excerpt":"Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has said Nigeria will pursue stronger cross-border payment arrangements with China during an upcoming visit to Beijing, as both countries seek to deepen financial cooperation and support bilateral trade and investment. The post CBN moves to e...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/cbn-moves-to-ease-nigeria-china-payments-as-cardoso-takes-talks-to-beijing/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Israel Ojoko","publishDate":"2026-10-17T18:39:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:10.923Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCardoso.jpg","slug":"cbn-moves-to-ease-nigeria-china-payments-as-cardoso-takes-talks-to-beijing"},{"id":"ibnlwp","title":"EU to provide €20 million in defence support to Nigerian Armed Forces","excerpt":"The European Union (EU) is set to provide €20 million in defence assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The post EU to provide €20 million in defence support to Nigerian Armed Forces appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/eu-to-provide-e20-million-in-defence-support-to-nigerian-armed-forces/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Samuel Daniel","publishDate":"2026-10-17T18:22:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:10.923Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FEU-scaled.jpg","slug":"eu-to-provide-20-million-in-defence-support-to-nigerian-armed-forces"},{"id":"pgvpp8","title":"Why Atiku is a pan-Nigerian leader — Campaign council","excerpt":"The African Democratic Congress campaign council has described its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as a true pan-Nigerian leader ahead of the 2027 election. 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The post Macky Sall withdraws from UN Secretary-General race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917853-macky-sall-withdraws-from-un-secretary-general-race.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Kabir Yusuf","publishDate":"2026-10-17T18:00:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:08.846Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F04%2FSenegals-Parliament-Blocks-Motion-To-Charge-Former-President-Macky-Sall-With-High-Treason.jpg%3Ffit%3D682%252C394%26ssl%3D1","slug":"macky-sall-withdraws-from-un-secretary-general-race"},{"id":"wg48zo","title":"N’Assembly clerk warns against lobbying for staff promotions","excerpt":"The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has warned against promoting staff based on external influence rather than merit and competence. 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Ayodeji, a post-basic nursing student at the School of Nursing, Aro, was said to be a known a...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/nurse-dies-during-asthma-attack-at-ogun-psychiatric-hospital-as-colleague-alleges-oxygen-failure/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Gift Oba","publishDate":"2026-10-17T16:16:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:09.127Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FOgun-.jpg","slug":"nurse-dies-during-asthma-attack-at-ogun-psychiatric-hospital-as-colleague-alleges-oxygen-failure"},{"id":"4e2uqa","title":"Nigerian youths ready to play role in national development - Niger Delta activist to FG","excerpt":"A frontline Niger Delta activist, Mallam Julius Obi, has told the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government that youths in the Niger Delta are prepared, disciplined and ready to carry out national responsibilities. 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The post Transcorp Hotels reports N22.53 billion pre-tax profit in 9 months 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/transcorp-hotels-reports-n22-53-billion-pre-tax-profit-in-9-months-2026/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Israel Ojoko","publishDate":"2026-10-17T16:11:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:10.923Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FTranscorp-Hotels-Plc.jpeg","slug":"transcorp-hotels-reports-n2253-billion-pre-tax-profit-in-9-months-2026"},{"id":"g9zcnw","title":"Dial *315# before buying phones, NCC tells Nigerians","excerpt":"The commission's Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity, Edoyemi Ogoh, said the verification process would protect consumers from buying fake devices and help prevent substandard handsets from affecting network service quality for other users. The post Dial *315# before buying phon...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917827-dial-315-before-buying-phones-ncc-tells-nigerians.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"ekeminiatai","publishDate":"2026-10-17T16:11:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T21:18:08.907Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2024%2F06%2FNCC-Abuja.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"dial-315-before-buying-phones-ncc-tells-nigerians"},{"id":"p1cbmi","title":"COAS tasks troops on enabling environment for free, fair elections","excerpt":"The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to ensure a secure environment for the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in the country. Shaibu gave the charge on Saturday in Maiduguri while addressing troops during a routine visit to the Head...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/coas-tasks-troops-on-enabling-environment-for-free-fair-elections/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-17T16:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T17:18:34.430Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FCOAS-SHAIBU-e1762860334341-1024x998.jpeg","slug":"coas-tasks-troops-on-enabling-environment-for-free-fair-elections"},{"id":"kidadq","title":"PT HEALTH WATCH: What pregnant women should know about bloating, warning signs","excerpt":"A midwife, Halimat Jimoh, explains why bloating is common during pregnancy, how women can manage it safely and when symptoms may require urgent medical attention. The post PT HEALTH WATCH: What pregnant women should know about bloating, warning signs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917821-pt-health-watch-what-pregnant-women-should-know-about-bloating-warning-signs.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Fortune Eromonsele","publishDate":"2026-10-17T16:02:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T21:18:08.907Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2018%2F06%2Fpregnant-belly-e1597321301617.jpg%3Ffit%3D800%252C451%26ssl%3D1","slug":"pt-health-watch-what-pregnant-women-should-know-about-bloating-warning-signs"},{"id":"29i62e","title":"Oborevwori to leaders: Politics must not come before God","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has warned political leaders against allowing political engagements to undermine their commitment to God, insisting that playing politics and serving God are two distinct responsibilities. Oborevwori spoke in Abuja on Saturday after ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/oborevwori-to-leaders-politics-must-not-come-before-god/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-17T15:50:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T17:18:34.430Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FGovernor-Sheriff-Oborevwori.webp","slug":"oborevwori-to-leaders-politics-must-not-come-before-god"},{"id":"tgaobe","title":"Missing $12.4bn: ADC asks Tinubu to explain Nigeria’s unaccounted funds","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain a $12.4 billion discrepancy in Nigeria’s external accounts identified by the World Bank, saying the amount is equivalent to nearly a quarter of the country’s N68.32 trillion 2026 federal bu...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/missing-12-4bn-adc-asks-tinubu-to-explain-nigerias-unaccounted-funds/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-17T15:33:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T17:18:34.430Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FBolaji-Abdullahi-and-Bola-Tinubu-1024x591.webp","slug":"missing-124bn-adc-asks-tinubu-to-explain-nigerias-unaccounted-funds"},{"id":"l5a1cl","title":"NMDPRA licence: Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange targets transparent petroleum pricing","excerpt":"The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) is targeting more transparent petroleum pricing, stronger competition and improved investment decisions following its licensing to facilitate trading and clearing of petroleum liquids in Nigeria. The post NMDPRA licence: Lagos Commodities and Futu...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/17/nmdpra-licence-lagos-commodities-and-futures-exchange-targets-transparent-petroleum-pricing/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Kelechi Mgboji","publishDate":"2026-10-17T15:27:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:10.923Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2Fpetrol-pump.png","slug":"nmdpra-licence-lagos-commodities-and-futures-exchange-targets-transparent-petroleum-pricing"},{"id":"vbjv9a","title":"Sanwo-Olu Warns Lagos Residents Against Building on Wetlands","excerpt":"Sanwo-Olu Warns Lagos Residents Against Building on Wetlands Nigeria Info FM","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxOZjRiUlk4UmtoNnEyWEd5SVgtQU81eU1uUzFLRld1SnI2TzU0QUk1c2dFSFlxenVHaGpvUEJ2MnBzRjNYcnN2UmlRbXJyQ1g5MTRtYjZtMXFCV1N3dTVvOFVoU0hPWGhwTWhkcEc5MjhGenE1VThUMWJpVXVYdjlYRW1taEdRY0c0TEVkZHQtYWJPUmtpVGcyaV9aRjZUc09CSlktYlZaS2w1WGc?oc=5","source":"Nigeria Info FM","author":"Nigeria Info FM","publishDate":"2026-10-17T15:24:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:11.798Z","category":"local","image":null,"updatedAt":"2026-10-17T23:19:00.955Z","slug":"sanwo-olu-warns-lagos-residents-against-building-on-wetlands"},{"id":"purya0","title":"ADC Asks Tinubu to Explain $12.4 Billion Gap in Nigeria’s External Accounts","excerpt":"ADC Asks Tinubu to Explain $12.4 Billion Gap in Nigeria’s External Accounts Nigeria Info FM","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxOMWw2YlNsV2xTai1pRFZxeklsY25wYkFLWENqMGo3TFNuN0gxRTBWemZIQU9aTTV6RHJBekNOQk1hMWVVd3JNODZFQ3REQ1JGUEJJODdZNTZGT2tpeE12RmlWQWtmUmFyV2lucWlZX25ZN0lPcmVySnpvbDBvNjhfb0dMYmc5dEQ0VGFQdFRlUWpQUTFsTHpoV2dZUnV5X3d0dHJONW13WHBPR2ZLOTdTNU52TFdSZUxMSGZaYWNNOVNvZGNf?oc=5","source":"Nigeria Info FM","author":"Nigeria Info FM","publishDate":"2026-10-17T15:21:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:11.798Z","category":"local","image":null,"slug":"adc-asks-tinubu-to-explain-124-billion-gap-in-nigerias-external-accounts"},{"id":"v9yyb3","title":"2027: Tinubu an absentee President not fit for re-election - Kenneth Okonkwo","excerpt":"Spokesperson of the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has described President Bola Tinubu as an 'absentee President', saying he cannot meet Nigerians directly to tell them his plans. Okonkwo made this assertion in a statement posted on his verified X...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/tinubu-cannot-meet-nigerians-directly-kenneth-okonkwo/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-17T15:07:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T17:18:34.553Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FKenneth-Okonkwo.jpg","slug":"2027-tinubu-an-absentee-president-not-fit-for-re-election-kenneth-okonkwo"},{"id":"wa0i8x","title":"Lawyers fault demand for deposits before emergency treatment of patients","excerpt":"Some Lagos-based lawyers on Saturday, warned hospitals and healthcare providers against demanding upfront payments before treating patients in medical emergencies. The lawyers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that such actions violate the National Health Act of 2014, and attract legal sancti...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/lawyers-fault-demand-for-deposits-before-emergency-treatment-of-patients/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-17T15:01:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T17:18:34.430Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F08%2FLawyers1.jpg","slug":"lawyers-fault-demand-for-deposits-before-emergency-treatment-of-patients"},{"id":"79tpre","title":"Jigawa ADC crisis deepens as Rep candidate challenges replacement with Aregbesola’s aide","excerpt":"The crisis began after Baffa Suleiman deposed to an affidavit claiming he—and not Zakari Alhaji-Sidi—won the primary election conducted on 25 May 2025. The post Jigawa ADC crisis deepens as Rep candidate challenges replacement with Aregbesola’s aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/917814-jigawa-adc-crisis-deepens-as-rep-candidate-challenges-replacement-with-aregbesolas-aide.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu","publishDate":"2026-10-17T15:01:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T19:18:34.207Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F01%2Fadmin-ajax.jpg%3Ffit%3D600%252C386%26ssl%3D1","slug":"jigawa-adc-crisis-deepens-as-rep-candidate-challenges-replacement-with-aregbesolas-aide"},{"id":"iipx8u","title":"Ambassador Dele Cole dies at 86","excerpt":"Eminent journalist, Ambassador Dele Cole, is dead. Aged 86, Cole died this morning, according to family sources. He was the Managing Director of Daily Times before being appointed Nigeria’s ambassador to Argentina and Brazil. Things to know He was born on August 4, 1940, in Abonnema, in the Kalab...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ambassador-dele-cole-dies-at-86/","source":"Vanguard","author":"olufemiajasa","publishDate":"2026-10-17T14:58:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T17:18:34.430Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-17-155456.png","updatedAt":"2026-10-17T17:18:54.349Z","slug":"ambassador-dele-cole-dies-at-86"},{"id":"8vq79h","title":"Army explains arrest of Amnesty International’s reporter","excerpt":"The Nigerian Army has attributed the arrest of Plateau State-based journalist Lawrence Zongo to alleged unauthorised access to a restricted military facility, citing security concerns over his use of Meta smart glasses. Mr Zongo, a conflict journalist and volunteer reporter with Amnesty Internati...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/917802-army-explains-arrest-of-amnesty-internationals-reporter.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"ekeminiatai","publishDate":"2026-10-17T14:50:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T19:18:34.207Z","category":"safety","slug":"army-explains-arrest-of-amnesty-internationals-reporter"},{"id":"b7imuy","title":"JAMB moves to rescue graduates stuck for years over NIN data mismatch","excerpt":"… unveils new service By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Thousands of Nigerian graduates who have been unable to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme for years because of discrepancies between their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) records and National Identification ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/jamb-moves-to-rescue-graduates-stuck-for-years-over-nin-data-mismatch/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-17T14:47:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T17:18:34.430Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FProf.-Segun-Aina-new-JAMB-Registrar.jpg","slug":"jamb-moves-to-rescue-graduates-stuck-for-years-over-nin-data-mismatch"},{"id":"x1et22","title":"Nigeria’s health partnership with the US: National sovereignty and domestic financing, By Muhammad Ali Pate","excerpt":"The MoU is legally non-binding, recognises the application of Nigerian law and permits either participant to discontinue cooperation under its terms. Implementation must remain within the country’s legal and institutional authority. 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Makinde said each state was supposed to get over N250 billion from the NLNG payments. 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Security sources revealed tha...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/17/dss-arrests-mainas-son-in-abuja/","source":"Channels Television","author":"OpeOluwani Akintayo","publishDate":"2026-10-17T08:06:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T09:18:34.274Z","category":"safety","slug":"dss-arrests-mainas-son-in-abuja"},{"id":"98kdr9","title":"Anglican church sends Awka bishop on six-month leave","excerpt":"The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has directed the Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, to proceed on a six-month leave amid ongoing administrative investigations in the diocese. The directive is contained in a letter dated October 13, signed by the Primate of the Church, ...","url":"https://punchng.com/anglican-church-sends-awka-bishop-on-six-month-leave/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-17T07:31:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T11:18:34.079Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"anglican-church-sends-awka-bishop-on-six-month-leave"},{"id":"705ian","title":"FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Day One Preview: Germany take on Argentina as Nigeria open against Poland","excerpt":"From Germany’s pursuit of a first title to the defending champions DPR Korea’s bid to extend their dominance, the opening day promises a compelling mix of ambition, history and fresh beginnings The post FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Day One Preview: Germany take on Argentina as Nigeria open agains...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/917717-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-day-one-preview-germany-take-on-argentina-as-nigeria-open-against-poland.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Gbemidepo Popoola","publishDate":"2026-10-17T07:29:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T13:18:34.538Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1004343369.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C600%26ssl%3D1","slug":"fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-day-one-preview-germany-take-on-argentina-as-nigeria-open-against-poland"},{"id":"pp0gun","title":"Coastal Highway: Murray-Bruce faults Duke’s criticism, backs Tinubu","excerpt":"Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has defended the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, faulting Donald Duke’s criticism of the project’s cost and feasibility. 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Lamido gave the warning while speaking at the inaug...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/2027-dont-repeat-your-previous-mistake-lamido-warns-nigerians-against-apc/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Khaleel Muhammad","publishDate":"2026-10-17T06:52:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T11:18:49.426Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fsule-Lamido-1.jpg","slug":"2027-dont-repeat-your-previous-mistake-lamido-warns-nigerians-against-apc"},{"id":"o7uhdx","title":"Super Falcons: PSG confirm Ajibade will undergo surgery after injury","excerpt":"Paris Saint-Germain Feminines have confirmed Rasheedat Ajibade will undergo surgery after she fractured her fibula on international duty, DAILY POST reports. 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The command’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Mohammad, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday. 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President Bola Tinubu has nominated six officials to fill vacancies at INEC, while the APC has released a presidential campaign itinerary identifying 12 states where Tinubu intends to campaign personally. 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The global benchmark gained 3.7%, recording its second ...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/brent-hits-110-as-global-oil-fears-threaten-nigerias-petrol-price-relief/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Samson Akintaro","publishDate":"2026-10-16T21:38:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T23:18:10.923Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"brent-hits-110-as-global-oil-fears-threaten-nigerias-petrol-price-relief"},{"id":"fk6fii","title":"Maina’s son, Faisal, arrested after six years on the run – Report","excerpt":"Faisal Maina had been on the run since 2020 after he was arraigned by the EFCC on a three-count charge bordering on money laundering. 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Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, data showed that the naira weakened to ₦1,332.26 per dollar on Friday, from ₦1,331.61 recorded on Thursday. 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The Director of Media and Publicity of the ADC P...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/atiku-vs-tinubu-kwankwaso-supporting-peter-obi-for-personal-ambition-adc/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-16T19:57:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T05:18:34.402Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FADC-1.jpg","slug":"atiku-vs-tinubu-kwankwaso-supporting-peter-obi-for-personal-ambition-adc"},{"id":"i0kkth","title":"Niger miners’ deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant apologises; lawyer says advice on minors was ignored","excerpt":"The suspended Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, has admitted that the deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody could have been avoided, apologising to their families and the Niger State Government. Aniviye tendered the apolo...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/niger-miners-deaths-suspended-nscdc-commandant-apologises-lawyer-says-advice-on-minors-was-ignored/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Priscilla Dennis","publishDate":"2026-10-16T19:47:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T05:18:34.402Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F1792176928972.jpg","slug":"niger-miners-deaths-suspended-nscdc-commandant-apologises-lawyer-says-advice-on-minors-was-ignored"},{"id":"j5koid","title":"NDC accuses INEC official of issuing conflicting reports on Kano governorship primary","excerpt":"The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State has accused an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of producing different reports on its governorship primary election, which the party claims contain contradictory information about its candidates. 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Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his X account on Friday, welcomi...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-woos-investors-for-78-5bn-nigerian-projects/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-16T16:49:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T19:18:57.640Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FTinubu1-1.png","slug":"tinubu-woos-investors-for-785bn-nigerian-projects"},{"id":"h7ftjt","title":"‘President Tinubu has four months to go before his defeat’ – PRP","excerpt":"The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over continued killings and abductions in different parts of Nigeria, accusing the government of failing to protect lives and property. 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The post NGX Group, partners boost cross-...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/ngx-group-partners-boost-cross-border-investment-through-dangote-refinery-offer/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Chike Olisah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:43:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T15:18:34.834Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FNGX-Group.webp","slug":"ngx-group-partners-boost-cross-border-investment-through-dangote-refinery-offer"},{"id":"t66xlv","title":"NANS urges NAFDAC to test drugs, food sold on campuses","excerpt":"The National Association of Nigerian Students has asked NAFDAC to test drugs, food, and drinks sold on campuses amid concerns about potential health risks. 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The post Aircraft loses door mid-air, makes emergency landing in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nige...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917640-aircraft-loses-door-mid-air-makes-emergency-landing-in-abuja.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"adajiesther","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:29:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T05:18:34.264Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-14.13.12-2.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1080%252C750%26ssl%3D1","slug":"aircraft-loses-door-mid-air-makes-emergency-landing-in-abuja"},{"id":"2v1nod","title":"Lagos announces 35-day rehabilitation of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road","excerpt":"The Lagos State Government has announced a 35-day rehabilitation project on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, scheduled to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, with motorists advised to use alternative routes to avoid traffic delays. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a tr...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/lagos-announces-35-day-rehabilitation-of-ozumba-mbadiwe-road/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:27:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:58.675Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FLagos.jpg","slug":"lagos-announces-35-day-rehabilitation-of-ozumba-mbadiwe-road"},{"id":"2idnue","title":"Private jet loses door mid-air, makes emergency landing in Abuja","excerpt":"A private jet operated by Triton Aviation lost a door mid-air shortly after takeoff, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/private-jet-loses-door-mid-air-makes-emergency-landing-in-abuja/","url":"https://punchng.com/private-jet-loses-door-mid-air-makes-emergency-landing-in-abuja/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:26:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T19:18:55.916Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"private-jet-loses-door-mid-air-makes-emergency-landing-in-abuja"},{"id":"4x55lj","title":"Nigerian researcher wins US award for groundwater study","excerpt":"A Nigerian-born groundwater researcher, Ayobami Oni, has received the Blue Integrated Partnerships Extra Mile Award in the US for his contributions to wate Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-researcher-wins-us-award-for-groundwater-study/","url":"https://punchng.com/nigerian-researcher-wins-us-award-for-groundwater-study/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:26:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:55.596Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nigerian-researcher-wins-us-award-for-groundwater-study"},{"id":"3bimr0","title":"NANS urges NAFDAC to test drugs, food sold around campuses","excerpt":"The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to conduct random laboratory tests on drugs, food, drinks and packaged water sold around tertiary institutions over concerns about potential health risks. T...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/nans-urges-nafdac-to-test-drugs-food-sold-around-campuses/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Roseline Nwosu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:24:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:58.675Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F07%2FThe-National-Association-of-Nigerian-Students-NANS.jpeg","slug":"nans-urges-nafdac-to-test-drugs-food-sold-around-campuses"},{"id":"fnzzn7","title":"Who really benefits from Nigeria’s Russian energy partnerships?","excerpt":"Nigeria has an investment challenge that cannot be tackled by rhetoric. OPEC’s data showed Africa's top crude producer pumped at its highest monthly level of the year in August, at 1.67 million bpd, though that remains well short of the government's 2030 target of 3 million bpd. The post Who real...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/who-really-benefits-from-nigerias-russian-energy-partnerships/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Op-Ed Contributor","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:23:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T11:18:49.804Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FNigeria-Russia.jpg","slug":"who-really-benefits-from-nigerias-russian-energy-partnerships"},{"id":"wuij24","title":"UBA wins judgment against Stallion Group, Vaswani brothers over alleged N156 billion debt","excerpt":"United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc says it has secured a favourable judgment at the Federal High Court in Lagos in its long-running dispute with Stallion Group and the Vaswani brothers over an alleged N156 billion debt. The post UBA wins judgment against Stallion Group, Vaswani brothers over allege...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/uba-wins-judgment-against-stallion-group-vaswani-brothers-over-alleged-n156-billion-debt/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Emeka Onyeks","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:16:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T11:18:49.804Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FStallion-Group.jpg","slug":"uba-wins-judgment-against-stallion-group-vaswani-brothers-over-alleged-n156-billion-debt"},{"id":"idh1s4","title":"UBA claims court victory in N156 billion debt dispute with Stallion Group, Vaswani brothers","excerpt":"United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc says it has secured a favourable judgment at the Federal High Court in Lagos in its long-running dispute with Stallion Group and the Vaswani brothers over an alleged N156 billion debt. The post UBA claims court victory in N156 billion debt dispute with Stallion Gr...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/uba-claims-court-victory-in-n156-billion-debt-dispute-with-stallion-group-vaswani-brothers/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Emeka Onyeks","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:16:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:19:02.147Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nairametrics.com%2F2026%2F05%2FUBA-building.jpg","slug":"uba-claims-court-victory-in-n156-billion-debt-dispute-with-stallion-group-vaswani-brothers"},{"id":"na10rc","title":"Adolph Johnson: Who is really behind the security destabilization in Northern Nigeria?","excerpt":"Recently the northern part of Nigeria has become a stage for a series of cruel jihadist attacks. On October 10th and 11th, terrorists’ groups committed several assaults in the north of the country. According to sources, the combatants of the Lakurawa group massacred 11 persons, including four mem...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/adolph-johnson-who-is-really-behind-the-security-destabilization-in-northern-nigeria/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Daily Post Staff","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:12:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:58.675Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAdolph-Johnson.jpg","slug":"adolph-johnson-who-is-really-behind-the-security-destabilization-in-northern-nigeria"},{"id":"4n31hv","title":"Customs deepens security partnerships to combat smuggling, protect revenue","excerpt":"By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, has intensified efforts to combat smuggling, strengthen border and maritime security, and facilitate legitimate trade through closer collaboration with security agencies and private-sec...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/customs-deepens-security-partnerships-to-combat-smuggling-protect-revenue/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:59:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG-20261016-WA0078-1024x682.jpg","slug":"customs-deepens-security-partnerships-to-combat-smuggling-protect-revenue"},{"id":"svtxoe","title":"Fintech firm Onafriq to close Nigeria agent banking business","excerpt":"Onafriq said the decision affects only its agent banking business in Nigeria and does not represent an exit from the Nigerian market. The post Fintech firm Onafriq to close Nigeria agent banking business appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917629-fintech-firm-onafriq-to-close-nigeria-agent-banking-business.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Omotoyosi Idowu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:56:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T03:18:34.174Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F395649461_349189470946757_3761082744989094767_n-e1792162296843.jpg%3Ffit%3D2048%252C1280%26ssl%3D1","slug":"fintech-firm-onafriq-to-close-nigeria-agent-banking-business"},{"id":"9i5w52","title":"Tinubu orders dualisation of Benin-Asaba road — Umahi","excerpt":"By John Alechenu, Abuja The Federal Government has reclaimed the Benin-Asaba Road for reconstruction as a dual carriageway following a directive by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said. Umahi disclosed this in Asaba on Thursday during the reopening of the First Nige...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-orders-dualisation-of-benin-asaba-road-umahi/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:53:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fumahi2.jpg","slug":"tinubu-orders-dualisation-of-benin-asaba-road-umahi"},{"id":"w3fp1s","title":"NSIB recovers door that fell off private jet shortly after Abuja take-off","excerpt":"The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered a door that detached from a private jet shortly after take-off from Abuja, as investigators begin examining the incident. The aircraft, a Challenger 604 business jet with registration number T7-SEI, is operated by Triton and was travel...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/nsib-recovers-door-that-fell-off-private-jet-shortly-after-abuja-take-off/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Nana Ismail","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:50:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:58.721Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FNSIB.jpg","slug":"nsib-recovers-door-that-fell-off-private-jet-shortly-after-abuja-take-off"},{"id":"9c144o","title":"Lack of forensic labs frustrating rape cases in Jigawa — NBA","excerpt":"By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jigawa State branch, has raised concerns over the lack of forensic laboratories in the state, saying the gap is undermining efforts to secure convictions in rape and other sexual violence cases. The chairman of the association, Barriste...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/lack-of-forensic-labs-frustrating-rape-cases-in-jigawa-nba/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:40:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FNBA.jpeg","slug":"lack-of-forensic-labs-frustrating-rape-cases-in-jigawa-nba"},{"id":"vz3681","title":"Anglican Church suspends Archbishop Ibezim of Awka for 6 months","excerpt":"By Vincent Ujumadu The Anglican Bishop of Awka, and Metropolitan Archbishop on the Niger, Most Reverend Alexander Ibezim, has been suspended from office and directed not to embark on church activities. The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry. Ndukuba, who announ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/anglican-church-suspends-archbishop-ibezim-of-awka-for-6-months/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:34:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIbezim.png","slug":"anglican-church-suspends-archbishop-ibezim-of-awka-for-6-months"},{"id":"or4285","title":"From reform to prosperity: The work to reelect the president starts now, By Ima Niboro","excerpt":"The coming elections should provide Nigerians with the opportunity to examine records, policy choices, consequences, and alternatives. And President Tinubu will have to defend his record before Nigerians, as every incumbent seeking re-election should. His challengers will equally have to explain ...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/917613-from-reform-to-prosperity-the-work-to-reelect-the-president-starts-now-by-ima-niboro.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Premium Times","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:34:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T19:18:57.409Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2022%2F12%2FWhatsApp-Image-2022-12-13-at-16.15.02-e1670950366715.jpeg%3Ffit%3D555%252C366%26ssl%3D1","slug":"from-reform-to-prosperity-the-work-to-reelect-the-president-starts-now-by-ima-niboro"},{"id":"1pukmq","title":"Fintech company exits agent banking but stays in Nigeria","excerpt":"Fintech company Onafriq is shutting down its Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria, citing rising costs, naira depreciation, and growing competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/fintech-company-exits-agent-banking-but-stays-in-nigeria/","url":"https://punchng.com/fintech-company-exits-agent-banking-but-stays-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:26:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:55.596Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"fintech-company-exits-agent-banking-but-stays-in-nigeria"},{"id":"hxwi3h","title":"NESG Urges FG To Cut Production Cost To Tackle Inflation","excerpt":"The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on the Federal Government to focus on reducing production costs and increasing productivity. It said further interest rate cuts might not be enough to bring down prices of commodities in Nigeria Speaking on Channels Television’s Business ...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/16/nesg-urges-fg-to-cut-production-cost-to-tackle-inflation/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Aramide Folorunsho","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:25:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:57.705Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FA-market.jpg","slug":"nesg-urges-fg-to-cut-production-cost-to-tackle-inflation"},{"id":"1xikk4","title":"Protest erupts at Kano INEC office over omission of NDC guber candidate’s name","excerpt":"Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Kano State on Friday staged a peaceful protest at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the omission of the party’s governorship candidate, Aminu Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu, from the final l...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/protest-erupts-at-kano-inec-office-over-omission-of-ndc-guber-candidates-name/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:21:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:58.721Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FProtest-erupts-at-Kano-INEC-office-over-omission-of-NDC-guber-candidates-name.jpg","slug":"protest-erupts-at-kano-inec-office-over-omission-of-ndc-guber-candidates-name"},{"id":"4o3zay","title":"LAWMA arrests two for dumping human waste on Lagos road median","excerpt":"The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested two men, Sabo Ali and Ahead Adamu, for allegedly dumping faecal waste on a road median in Oshodi. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-arrests-two-for-dumping-human-waste-on-lagos-road-median/","url":"https://punchng.com/lawma-arrests-two-for-dumping-human-waste-on-lagos-road-median/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:16:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:55.596Z","category":"safety","slug":"lawma-arrests-two-for-dumping-human-waste-on-lagos-road-median"},{"id":"4oby46","title":"AfDB commits $750,000 to support Nigerian women entrepreneurs","excerpt":"The African Development Bank has committed $750,000 in grants to support women-led businesses across Nigeria under a three-year programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/afdb-commits-750000-to-support-nigerian-women-entrepreneurs/","url":"https://punchng.com/afdb-commits-750000-to-support-nigerian-women-entrepreneurs/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:15:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:55.596Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"afdb-commits-750000-to-support-nigerian-women-entrepreneurs"},{"id":"9a94vl","title":"Heavy security at Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration","excerpt":"There was heavy deployment of security personnel around the Ado-Ekiti Pavilion, venue for the second-term inauguration of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the security personnel, comprising the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Security and Civil ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/heavy-security-at-oyebanjis-second-term-inauguration/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:03:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2Foyebanji2.jpg","slug":"heavy-security-at-oyebanjis-second-term-inauguration"},{"id":"ph1jdi","title":"NSIB recovers missing door as investigation begins into private jet incident","excerpt":"By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced an investigation into an occurrence involving a Challenger 604 aircraft, registration T7-SEI, operated by Triton. The aircraft departed Abuja for Lagos at 16:12 UTC. At three nautical miles, passing 3,500 feet, the crew ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nsib-recovers-missing-door-as-investigation-begins-into-private-jet-incident/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:48:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F1094202-1024x768.jpg","slug":"nsib-recovers-missing-door-as-investigation-begins-into-private-jet-incident"},{"id":"5wc65a","title":"Onafriq shuts down its Nigerian agent banking business after five years","excerpt":"Onafriq, a digital payments network that operates across 40 African countries, is winding down Baxi, its Nigerian agent banking business, after five years, following what the company calls a review of its long-term strategy and sustainability. The company said in a statement on Friday that inflat...","url":"https://techcabal.com/2026/10/16/onafriq-shuts-down-nigeria-agent-banking/","source":"TechCabal","author":"Opeyemi Kareem","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:45:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T21:18:11.897Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc76c7bbc41.mjedge.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ftc%2F2026%2F08%2FMoonshot.jpg","slug":"onafriq-shuts-down-its-nigerian-agent-banking-business-after-five-years"},{"id":"myn7s7","title":"Self confessed Boko Haram terrorist, Abubakar Goni jailed for 30 years","excerpt":"A self confessed Boko Haram member, Abubakar Goni, has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Goni of Daira village in Gubi Local Government Area of Yobe State, was jailed by Justice Binta Nyako on Friday following his admission that he knowingly joined the pr...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/self-confessed-boko-haram-terrorist-abubakar-goni-jailed-for-30-years/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Kayode Lawal","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:38:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:58.721Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fcourt.jpg","slug":"self-confessed-boko-haram-terrorist-abubakar-goni-jailed-for-30-years"},{"id":"bpyul6","title":"Aircraft loses door shortly after take-off from Abuja","excerpt":"By Dickson Omobola A CL60 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation has made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after its crew reported that a door had opened in flight. The aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI, departed Abuja for the Murtala Muhammed Interna...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/aircraft-loses-door-shortly-after-take-off-from-abuja-2/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:31:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FFlight.png","slug":"aircraft-loses-door-shortly-after-take-off-from-abuja"},{"id":"vaks2d","title":"PIA Working: Groups hail NNPCL Boss Ojulari over N7.2tr Profit, N66 fuel discount","excerpt":"By John Alechenu, Abuja Civil society groups have scored the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, high on implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The Parliamentary Support Network and allied groups said Ojul...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/pia-working-groups-hail-nnpcl-boss-ojulari-over-n7-2tr-profit-n66-fuel-discount/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:26:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG-20261016-WA0097.jpg","slug":"pia-working-groups-hail-nnpcl-boss-ojulari-over-n72tr-profit-n66-fuel-discount"},{"id":"63lwj9","title":"RMB Nigeria Asset Management Wins Excellence in Investment Management at the 2026 BAFI Awards","excerpt":"RMB Nigeria Asset Management Limited has been honoured with the Excellence in Investment Management award at the 2026 Banks and Other Financial Institution Read More: https://punchng.com/rmb-nigeria-asset-management-wins-excellence-in-investment-management-at-the-2026-bafi-awards/","url":"https://punchng.com/rmb-nigeria-asset-management-wins-excellence-in-investment-management-at-the-2026-bafi-awards/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:23:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:55.596Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"rmb-nigeria-asset-management-wins-excellence-in-investment-management-at-the-2026-bafi-awards"},{"id":"mh9t75","title":"NPFL: Nasarawa United set continental target for 2026/27 season","excerpt":"Nasarawa United is determined to secure a continental ticket in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. The Solid Miners narrowly missed out on a top-three finish last season. The Lafia-based club finished sixth, four points adrift of third-placed Shooting Stars. The Mbwas Mangut’...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/npfl-nasarawa-united-set-continental-target-for-2026-27-season/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Taiwo Adesanya","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:18:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:58.721Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FNasarawa-United.jpg","slug":"npfl-nasarawa-united-set-continental-target-for-202627-season"},{"id":"6vsr9u","title":"Nigeria’s metering rate jumps to 63% as unmetered electricity customers drop to 4.7 million","excerpt":"Metered customers in Nigeria increased from 7,903,819 in July to 8,045,565 in August, the data showed, representing a 1.8 per cent increase. The post Nigeria’s metering rate jumps to 63% as unmetered electricity customers drop to 4.7 million appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917618-nigerias-metering-rate-jumps-to-63-as-unmetered-electricity-customers-drop-to-4-7-million.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Abdulkareem Mojeed","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:17:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T19:18:57.409Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2020%2F12%2FNigerian-Electricity-Regulatory-Commission-NERC.jpg%3Ffit%3D1200%252C675%26ssl%3D1","slug":"nigerias-metering-rate-jumps-to-63-as-unmetered-electricity-customers-drop-to-47-million"},{"id":"yx2hcp","title":"NPFL: Olutayo vows to revive Inter Lagos’ fortunes","excerpt":"Newly appointed Inter Lagos interim head coach, Olusanjo Olutayo, has vowed to turn around the club’s fortunes following their disappointing start to life in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports. Olutayo was appointed on Thursday following the resignation of former head c...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/npfl-olutayo-vows-to-revive-inter-lagos-fortunes/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:16:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:58.721Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FInter-Lagos.jpg","slug":"npfl-olutayo-vows-to-revive-inter-lagos-fortunes"},{"id":"65qrcl","title":"2027: Tinubu afraid to face Nigerians, has no business seeking re-election — ADC campaign","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of being afraid to face Nigerians, saying his reported decision not to campaign across all 36 states ahead of the 2027 election amounts to contempt for the elect...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-tinubu-afraid-to-face-nigerians-has-no-business-seeking-re-election-adc-campaign-2/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:16:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.412Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FADC.png","slug":"2027-tinubu-afraid-to-face-nigerians-has-no-business-seeking-re-election-adc-campaign"},{"id":"5duzok","title":"RMB Nigeria Wins AIHN M&A Deal of the Year for Advisory Role in US$583 Million Axxela Acquisition","excerpt":"RMB Nigeria has won the AIHN M&A Deal of the Year award for its advisory role in the US$583 million acquisition of Axxela Limited by BlueCore Gas InfraCo. Read More: https://punchng.com/rmb-nigeria-wins-aihn-ma-deal-of-the-year-for-advisory-role-in-us583-million-axxela-acquisition/","url":"https://punchng.com/rmb-nigeria-wins-aihn-ma-deal-of-the-year-for-advisory-role-in-us583-million-axxela-acquisition/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:08:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:55.623Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"rmb-nigeria-wins-aihn-ma-deal-of-the-year-for-advisory-role-in-us583-million-axxela-acquisition"},{"id":"m50uml","title":"Customs, police strengthen cooperation against smuggling","excerpt":"The Nigeria Customs Service FOU Zone A has called for stronger collaboration with the police and other agencies to combat smuggling and trans-border crimes Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-police-strengthen-cooperation-against-smuggling/","url":"https://punchng.com/customs-police-strengthen-cooperation-against-smuggling/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:55.623Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"customs-police-strengthen-cooperation-against-smuggling"},{"id":"1vpm65","title":"Therapy now, payment later: Mytherapist.ng introduces financing, expands in-person sessions","excerpt":"Mytherapist.ng , a Nigerian online therapy platform, is partnering with healthcare financing company MyItura to let users pay for therapy in instalments rather than upfront. The offering is part of a relaunch the company calls Mytherapist.ng 2.0, which also introduces in-person sessions at Café O...","url":"https://techcabal.com/2026/10/16/mytherapist-ng-launches-bnpl-for-therapy/","source":"TechCabal","author":"Opeyemi Kareem","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:04:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T21:18:11.897Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc76c7bbc41.mjedge.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ftc%2F2026%2F08%2FMoonshot.jpg","slug":"therapy-now-payment-later-mytherapistng-introduces-financing-expands-in-person-sessions"},{"id":"tdlorm","title":"2027: DLA governorship candidates back Tinubu, rule out defection","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Governorship candidates of the Democratic Leadership Alliance DLA have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, saying their party has no presidential candidate. This was as they however ruled out defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC. 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DAILY POST reports that Duke, a former governor of Cross River State, made the remar...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/murray-bruce-shares-evidence-of-donald-duke-praising-coastal-road-vision-amid-criticism/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ochogwu Sunday","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:01:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:58.721Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FMurray-Bruce-shares-evidence-of-Donald-Duke-praising-coastal-road-vision-amid-criticism.jpg","slug":"murray-bruce-shares-evidence-of-donald-duke-praising-coastal-road-vision-amid-criticism"},{"id":"gpq925","title":"‘Not true’: Public warned against viral fundraiser for Toluwanisings’ family","excerpt":"By Wasiu Rokibat Lanre Alewilese, a friend and colleague of Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings has disowned a viral fundraising appeal purportedly seeking financial assistance for his wife and children, warning members of the public against donating through unauthorised channels. A fundraising ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/not-true-public-warned-against-viral-fundraiser-for-toluwanisings-family/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-16T13:00:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.052Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Ftolu.webp","slug":"not-true-public-warned-against-viral-fundraiser-for-toluwanisings-family"},{"id":"rpqjfr","title":"PTDF vows to strengthen research, development in universities","excerpt":"The PTDF has reiterated its commitment to strengthening research and human capital development in Nigerian universities, focusing on renewable energy solut Read More: https://punchng.com/ptdf-vows-to-strengthen-research-development-in-universities/","url":"https://punchng.com/ptdf-vows-to-strengthen-research-development-in-universities/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:59:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:55.623Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"ptdf-vows-to-strengthen-research-development-in-universities"},{"id":"838dh","title":"Ododo congratulates Abdullahi on election as NBBF president","excerpt":"Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as the new president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). 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IPOB s...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/ipob-embraces-solidarity-with-hausa-other-northern-ethnic-nationalities/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Casmir Nwankwo","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:55:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.819Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FIPOB-flag.jpg","slug":"ipob-embraces-solidarity-with-hausa-other-northern-ethnic-nationalities"},{"id":"tjv9u2","title":"We can’t have criminal justice system run by criminals – Adebayo","excerpt":"By John Alechenu Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has vowed to overhaul Nigeria’s criminal justice system if elected in 2027. Adebayo said the system as presently run helps rich criminals and corrupt public officials escape justice while jailing ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/we-cant-have-criminal-justice-system-run-by-criminals-adebayo/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:53:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.052Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FAdewole-e1741264309289.jpg","slug":"we-cant-have-criminal-justice-system-run-by-criminals-adebayo"},{"id":"fmwqac","title":"Nathaniel Bassey reacts to death of gospel singer, Toluwanisings","excerpt":"Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has reacted to the death of music minister, Toluwanisings. DAILY POST reports that Toluwanisings slumped and died on Wednesday after being rejected by eight hospitals. Following reports on the circumstances surrounding his death, netizens have ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/nathaniel-bassey-reacts-to-death-of-gospel-singer-toluwanisings/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Racheal Ayodele","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:51:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.819Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FToluwanisings-2.jpg","slug":"nathaniel-bassey-reacts-to-death-of-gospel-singer-toluwanisings"},{"id":"rzx8ea","title":"Five Things To Know Today","excerpt":"1. Nigeria’s inflation falls to 14.63%, but food prices remain elevated Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63% in September, down from 15.39% in August, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday, October 15. The annual rate was 20.98%...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/16/five-things-to-know-today-9/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Emmanuel Egobiambu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:50:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.743Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FInflation_Arrow_Down.jpg","updatedAt":"2026-10-16T13:19:49.729Z","slug":"five-things-to-know-today"},{"id":"lxsdvm","title":"Naira maintains N1,765/£1 band against British Pound amid increased FX supply","excerpt":"The naira has been stable against the British pound this month. The post Naira maintains N1,765/£1 band against British Pound amid increased FX supply appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/naira-maintains-n1765-1-band-against-british-pound-amid-increased-fx-supply/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olumide Adesina","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:49:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T09:18:34.724Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FNaira-and-pounds1.webp","slug":"naira-maintains-n17651-band-against-british-pound-amid-increased-fx-supply"},{"id":"gukchi","title":"2027: Adebayo’s camp faults Tinubu’s reported campaign absence","excerpt":"The camp of the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to scrutinise those aspiring to lead the country ahead of the 2027 general election while faulting President Bola Tinubu over reports that he will be absent from the campaigns. The Mov...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/2027-adebayos-camp-faults-tinubus-reported-campaign-absence/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Chris Johnson","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:45:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.819Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSDPs-Adebayo.jpg","slug":"2027-adebayos-camp-faults-tinubus-reported-campaign-absence"},{"id":"ywd03b","title":"PHOTOS: Army honours departing senior officers","excerpt":"The Nigerian Army’s 1 Division in Kaduna has honoured three departing senior officers for their professionalism, loyalty, and contributions to the service. 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The post How Bakassi Boys arrested ‘Issakaba’ distributor, accosted Sam Dede — Lancelot Imasuen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/917611-how-bakassi-boys-arrested-issakaba-distributor-accosted-sam-dede-lancelot-imasuen.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"ekeminiatai","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:35:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T19:18:57.409Z","category":"safety","slug":"how-bakassi-boys-arrested-issakaba-distributor-accosted-sam-dede-lancelot-imasuen"},{"id":"zfjdfv","title":"Onafriq winds down Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria","excerpt":"Fintech company, Onafriq, has announced plans to wind down its Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria, citing naira depreciation, rising operating costs and shrinking margins amid intensifying competition in the payment services market. 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The crew of the CL60 aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, de...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/private-jet-loses-door-at-3000-feet-in-abuja/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:08:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.819Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPrivate-jet-loses-door-at-3000-feet-in-Abuja.jpg","slug":"private-jet-loses-door-at-3000-feet-in-abuja"},{"id":"xi6viy","title":"Gov Diri didn’t speak on Coastal Highway as local champion — Murray-Bruce replies Duke","excerpt":"By Bayo Wahab Former senator Ben Murray-Bruce has faulted Donald Duke over his description of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri as a “local champion” in the debate over the feasibility of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Murray-Bruce said Diri was speaking as a statesman who recognised the valu...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/gov-diri-didnt-speak-on-coastal-highway-as-local-champion-murray-bruce-replies-duke/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:08:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.052Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FFotoJet-88-1024x762.jpg","slug":"gov-diri-didnt-speak-on-coastal-highway-as-local-champion-murray-bruce-replies-duke"},{"id":"eotcft","title":"Fans threaten to boycott Davido’s December concerts over Adeleke’s support for Tinubu","excerpt":"The backlash followed Davido’s announcement of a three-night Lagos residency, as critics revived his previous remarks against APC supporters in Osun. The post Fans threaten to boycott Davido’s December concerts over Adeleke’s support for Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/917582-fans-threaten-to-boycott-davidos-december-concerts-over-adelekes-support-for-tinubu.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Friday Omosola","publishDate":"2026-10-16T12:08:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:18:57.116Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FGovernor-Ademola-Adeleke-and-Afrobeats-Star-Davido.webp%3Ffit%3D650%252C350%26ssl%3D1","slug":"fans-threaten-to-boycott-davidos-december-concerts-over-adelekes-support-for-tinubu"},{"id":"7ygye1","title":"Nigeria spends more on oil security than production — Donald Duke","excerpt":"Donald Duke says Nigeria spends more on securing crude oil than on production, arguing high security costs and poor infrastructure inflate petrol prices. 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Geh Geh made the remarks in a video while advising VeryDarkMan to ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/gehgeh-accuses-vdm-of-threatening-davido-over-burna-boy-feud/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-10-16T11:44:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.819Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FGehGeh.jpg","slug":"gehgeh-accuses-vdm-of-threatening-davido-over-burna-boy-feud"},{"id":"j6o9mm","title":"2027: Spanish group, Fact Check Nigeria train journalists on indigenous-language reporting","excerpt":"The workshop, organised under the European Union Support to ECOWAS in Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Project, brought together journalists from different media platforms and states, including Lagos, Enugu, Edo and Oyo. 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The post DMO rejects 74% of NTB bids, raises one-year rate to 15.90%...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/dmo-rejects-74-of-ntb-bids-raises-one-year-rate-to-15-90-for-first-time-since-august/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Kelechi Mgboji","publishDate":"2026-10-16T11:37:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T07:18:34.689Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fdmo.webp","slug":"dmo-rejects-74-of-ntb-bids-raises-one-year-rate-to-1590-for-first-time-since-august"},{"id":"weadvi","title":"The hurdles facing contactless payment adoption across Nigeria","excerpt":"On October 13, CashAfrica announced a partnership with Food Concepts, a quick-service restaurant company, to introduce mobile tap-to-pay across Chicken Republic’s more than 350 outlets, as part of its effort to make the payment method more widely adopted in Nigeria. If you have taken a Lagos Bus ...","url":"https://techcabal.com/2026/10/16/hurdles-facing-contactless-payments/","source":"TechCabal","author":"Opeyemi Kareem","publishDate":"2026-10-16T11:33:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T21:18:11.897Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc76c7bbc41.mjedge.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ftc%2F2026%2F10%2F20200901_093103-02-1-scaled.jpeg-1024x576.webp","slug":"the-hurdles-facing-contactless-payment-adoption-across-nigeria"},{"id":"8petz7","title":"Keyamo blames Atiku over Nigeria Airways liquidation, Fani-Kayode disagrees","excerpt":"Mr Keyamo accused the former vice-president of hypocrisy, citing the liquidation of Nigeria Airways in 2004 and the long delay in settling the entitlements of its former workers. 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This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, September 2026 Consumer Price Index and Inflation Rep...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/food-inflation-three-nigerian-states-with-slowest-price-hikes-in-september/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T11:24:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.819Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2Ffoodstuff.jpg","slug":"food-inflation-three-nigerian-states-with-slowest-price-hikes-in-september"},{"id":"wkecmr","title":"2027: Stop deceiving yourselves, Tinubu can’t campaign – Rufai Oseni to APC supporters","excerpt":"Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu lacks the capacity to campaign extensively across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Oseni dismissed suggestions that Tinubu’s reported decision to campaign in only 12 states was a strategic move,...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/2027-stop-deceiving-yourselves-tinubu-cant-campaign-rufai-oseni-to-apc-supporters/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T11:23:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.819Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F08%2FRufai-Oseni.jpeg","slug":"2027-stop-deceiving-yourselves-tinubu-cant-campaign-rufai-oseni-to-apc-supporters"},{"id":"g5orw1","title":"‘Tinubu has taken Nigerians for a joke’ — ADC-PCC","excerpt":"The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has taken Nigerians for a joke, insisting that he should not seek re-election if he is afraid to face voters across the country. ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiya...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/tinubu-has-taken-nigerians-for-a-joke-adc-pcc/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-10-16T11:07:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FADC.jpg","slug":"tinubu-has-taken-nigerians-for-a-joke-adc-pcc"},{"id":"j6pe8w","title":"Writing music helps me heal, release pain – Tems","excerpt":"Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that music is not just passion for her but a therapy. Speaking in a recent interview with EE72 Magazine, Tem shared that writing music helps her to release pain and heals her. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter explain...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/writing-music-helps-me-heal-release-pain-tems/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunny Green Itodo","publishDate":"2026-10-16T11:07:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FTems.jpeg","slug":"writing-music-helps-me-heal-release-pain-tems"},{"id":"xppffq","title":"Gunmen abduct Catholic priest","excerpt":"A Catholic priest kidnapped in Ohimini, Benue State, remains in captivity as police intensify efforts to secure his release, according to the police and the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo. The post Gunmen abduct Catholic priest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/917562-gunmen-abduct-catholic-priest-3.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Manasseh Mbachii","publishDate":"2026-10-16T11:06:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.165Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F639081-e1792148665714.jpg%3Ffit%3D719%252C450%26ssl%3D1","slug":"gunmen-abduct-catholic-priest"},{"id":"j0pgww","title":"VeryDarkMan blames Nigerian govt after gospel artiste, Toluwanisings’ death","excerpt":"Social media activist, VeryDarkMan has criticised the Nigerian government following the reported death of gospel artiste, Toluwanisings, alleging that the singer lost his life after being unable to receive medical attention at several hospitals. In a statement circulating online, VeryDarkMan clai...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/verydarkman-blames-nigerian-govt-after-gospel-artiste-toluwanisings-death/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Roseline Nwosu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:57:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FVeryDarkMan.jpg","slug":"verydarkman-blames-nigerian-govt-after-gospel-artiste-toluwanisings-death"},{"id":"25y48f","title":"You’ll fade away If you try to act like Wizkid’ — Mayorkun to upcoming artistes","excerpt":"Nigerian singer, Mayorkun has warned emerging artistes against adopting a mysterious public image like that of his colleague, Wizkid, without first establishing themselves in the music industry. The singer advised upcoming musicians to focus on building their careers and connecting with fans rath...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/youll-fade-away-if-you-try-to-act-like-wizkid-mayorkun-to-upcoming-artistes/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Roseline Nwosu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:56:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2FMayorkun.jpg","slug":"youll-fade-away-if-you-try-to-act-like-wizkid-mayorkun-to-upcoming-artistes"},{"id":"p8z3ut","title":"Coastal Highway: IYC urges Tinubu to retain original route","excerpt":"The Ijaw Youth Council has urged President Tinubu to direct Works Minister David Umahi to retain the original route of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. 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The post EFCC arraigns Kano businessman over alleged ₦34.8 million spaghetti fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917551-efcc-arraigns-kano-businessman-over-alleged-%e2%82%a634-8-million-spaghetti-fraud.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:48:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.165Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1002968884-e1792147451243.jpg%3Ffit%3D850%252C530%26ssl%3D1","slug":"efcc-arraigns-kano-businessman-over-alleged-348-million-spaghetti-fraud"},{"id":"zbw5z7","title":"Inflation: Three Nigerian states with highest food price hikes in September 2026","excerpt":"Lagos, Imo and Ondo are the Nigerian states with the highest food inflation rates in September 2026. 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The data showed that food inflatio...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/inflation-three-nigerian-states-with-highest-food-price-hikes-in-september-2026/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:42:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Ffood-market.jpg","slug":"inflation-three-nigerian-states-with-highest-food-price-hikes-in-september-2026"},{"id":"1ejhq3","title":"‘The more they bully us, more dedicated we are to loving Tinubu’ — Cubana Chief Priest","excerpt":"Popular Nigerian socialite and businessman, Cubana Chief Priest has declared that criticism and bullying over his support for President Bola Tinubu will not weaken his loyalty to the president. Chief Priest made this known in a statement on Friday. He maintained that the more supporters of Tinubu...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/the-more-they-bully-us-more-dedicated-we-are-to-loving-tinubu-cubana-chief-priest/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Roseline Nwosu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:42:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2FCubana-Chief-Priest.jpg","slug":"the-more-they-bully-us-more-dedicated-we-are-to-loving-tinubu-cubana-chief-priest"},{"id":"v5kr6d","title":"Nigerian govt reopens First Niger Bridge after 38 days of closure","excerpt":"PREMIUM TIMES reported that the bridge was closed for rehabilitation starting 7 September, initially scheduled for two weeks but later extended indefinitely due to persistent rainfall. 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Remi Tinubu becomes the first Nigerian First Lady to receive the honour, which is ...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/16/oba-of-benin-decorates-oluremi-tinubu-with-prestigious-ikele-coral-beads/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Emmanuel Egobiambu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:38:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:18:57.743Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-08.34.45.jpeg","slug":"oba-of-benin-decorates-oluremi-tinubu-with-prestigious-ikele-coral-beads"},{"id":"orltnd","title":"‘Eyes de clear small small’ – Tinubu’s aide reacts as Arise TV’s Rufai points out Peter Obi’s lapses","excerpt":"Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has reacted to criticism of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, NDC, Peter Obi, by Arise TV anchor, Oseni Rufai. During the TV station’s morning show on Friday, Rufai pointed out that...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/eyes-de-clear-small-small-tinubus-aide-reacts-as-arise-tvs-rufai-points-out-peter-obis-lapses/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ochogwu Sunday","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:26:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FpFvktkpTURBXy9lNWNjZDQ2MWVmYjE5ZmM2MmM2MGIyNzA3YzIxOWVjMS5qcGeSlQMAIM0BkMzhkwXNBLDNAnY.jpeg","slug":"eyes-de-clear-small-small-tinubus-aide-reacts-as-arise-tvs-rufai-points-out-peter-obis-lapses"},{"id":"f4a2lj","title":"Kwankwaso defends Obi over Shettima’s ‘bogus statistics’ jibe","excerpt":"Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has disagreed with Vice-President Kashim Shettima over his criticism of Peter Obi’s use of economic statistics and comparisons between Nigeria and other countries. Kwankwaso maintained that most of the...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/kwankwaso-defends-obi-over-shettimas-bogus-statistics-jibe/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Hafsat Bello","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:20:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FKwankwaso-Peter-Obi.jpg","slug":"kwankwaso-defends-obi-over-shettimas-bogus-statistics-jibe"},{"id":"9dq0fi","title":"One Home, One Connection: How LG ThinQ Is Making Life Smarter for Nigerians","excerpt":"From cooling the home before you arrive to connecting food care, indoor comfort and entertainment, LG ThinQ puts everyday convenience within reach. What if your home could work more naturally around your day? The air conditioner preparing the room while you are still on your way home. 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The post Why Diri’s defence of Lagos-Calabar Coastal...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917541-why-diris-defence-of-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-makes-him-a-local-champion-duke.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ekemini Simon","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:09:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:57.759Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1970a94d-9322-4965-87a4-18d92d84f83b.png%3Ffit%3D1672%252C941%26ssl%3D1","slug":"why-diris-defence-of-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-makes-him-a-local-champion-duke"},{"id":"9oztgu","title":"NGX takes Dangote Refinery IPO beyond Nigeria, target investors in 3 African countries","excerpt":"The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is taking the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE's $1.6 billion (N2.15 trillion) initial public offering (IPO) to investors in Egypt, Ethiopia and Botswana as it seeks to expand cross-border participation in the share sale and deepen integrat...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/ngx-takes-dangote-refinery-ipo-beyond-nigeria-target-investors-in-3-african-countries/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Israel Ojoko","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:06:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T07:18:34.689Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FDangote-new.webp","slug":"ngx-takes-dangote-refinery-ipo-beyond-nigeria-target-investors-in-3-african-countries"},{"id":"kseihc","title":"Lagos announces traffic diversion ahead 35-day Ozumba Mbadiwe road rehabilitation","excerpt":"The Lagos State Government has announced a 35-day rehabilitation of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, with work scheduled to commence on Monday, October 19, 2026. The rehabilitation will cover the stretch from Adetokunbo Ademola Street/Civic Centre to Samuel Manuwa Street/BJ, with motorists advised to use alt...","url":"https://punchng.com/lagos-announces-traffic-diversion-ahead-35-day-ozumba-mbadiwe-road-rehabilitation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:02:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:56.090Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"lagos-announces-traffic-diversion-ahead-35-day-ozumba-mbadiwe-road-rehabilitation"},{"id":"lneitw","title":"2027: Peter Obi nowhere to be found – Rufai Oseni","excerpt":"Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, over his alleged lack of visibility and policy inconsistencies ahead of the 2027 general election. Oseni also raised concerns over reported disagreemen...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/2027-peter-obi-nowhere-to-be-found-rufai-oseni/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T10:01:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F08%2FRufai-Oseni.jpeg","slug":"2027-peter-obi-nowhere-to-be-found-rufai-oseni"},{"id":"fakym","title":"NAF assures bereaved families of welfare support","excerpt":"The Nigerian Air Force has assured families affected by the aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, of its commitment to providing welfare support. 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Alabi took to her social media platforms to pay tribute to the late singer and said she finds comfort in her faith in spite of the painf...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/a-saint-has-joined-the-angels-tope-alabi-mourns-toluwanisings/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:53:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.052Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FToluwanisings-and-Tope-768x483-1-300x189-1.jpg","slug":"a-saint-has-joined-the-angels-tope-alabi-mourns-toluwanisings"},{"id":"uqghkx","title":"Lagos Issues Traffic Advisory For Rehabilitation Of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road Rehabilitation","excerpt":"The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the rehabilitation of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road. According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the rehabilitation will cover the section from Adetokunbo Ademola/Civic Centre to Samuel Manuwa/BJ. The 35-...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/16/lagos-issues-traffic-advisory-for-rehabilitation-of-ozumba-mbadiwe-road-rehabilitation/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Emmanuel Egobiambu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:35:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:58.388Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F03%2FRoad-Closure.jpg","slug":"lagos-issues-traffic-advisory-for-rehabilitation-of-ozumba-mbadiwe-road-rehabilitation"},{"id":"140egc","title":"2027: It’ll take some magic to stop Tinubu – Ulasi","excerpt":"A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Ulasi has said it will take extraordinary efforts to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Ulasi described Tinubu as one of Nigeria’s most strategic politicians, warning opposition parties against underestimating his...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/2027-itll-take-some-magic-to-stop-tinubu-ulasi/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:27:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.224Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Fimages-17-1.jpeg","slug":"2027-itll-take-some-magic-to-stop-tinubu-ulasi"},{"id":"xi8k1r","title":"NAF deploys pumping machines to recover crash wreckage in Ondo","excerpt":"By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force has engaged community leaders and residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, over concerns that ongoing aircraft recovery operations could affect their water source. The engagement was led by the Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command, Air Vice Marshal MC ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/naf-deploys-pumping-machines-to-recover-crash-wreckage-in-ondo/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:27:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.161Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fnaf-crash-1.webp","slug":"naf-deploys-pumping-machines-to-recover-crash-wreckage-in-ondo"},{"id":"tw6iqn","title":"Top 10 most affordable states to live in Nigeria as inflation falls to 14.63% in September 2026","excerpt":"An analysis of the September 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that several northern states recorded some of the lowest inflation rates in the country, providing relative relief to residents after months of elevated consumer prices. The post...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/top-10-most-affordable-states-to-live-in-nigeria-as-inflation-falls-to-14-63-in-september-2026/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Research Team","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:26:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T05:18:34.878Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fimage-47.webp","slug":"top-10-most-affordable-states-to-live-in-nigeria-as-inflation-falls-to-1463-in-september-2026"},{"id":"hjou5","title":"World Anaesthesia Day: Doctors call for better equipment, funding","excerpt":"On World Anaesthesia Day, Nigerian doctors call on the government to improve funding and provide essential equipment for anaesthesia services to ensure pat Read More: https://punchng.com/world-anaesthesia-day-doctors-call-for-better-equipment-funding/","url":"https://punchng.com/world-anaesthesia-day-doctors-call-for-better-equipment-funding/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:16:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:18:56.090Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"world-anaesthesia-day-doctors-call-for-better-equipment-funding"},{"id":"9op0kh","title":"Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares","excerpt":"In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring that Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. Donald Duke and Engr Seyi Makinde are no match for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Another headline feat...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerian-newspapers-review-2027-atiku-obi-duke-makinde-no-match-for-tinubu-apc-declares/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:11:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.161Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FMakinde-Atiku-Obi-604x340-1.png","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-review-2027-atiku-obi-duke-makinde-no-match-for-tinubu-apc-declares"},{"id":"qbsvu1","title":"Kidnapped ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​⁠​‌⁠⁠​​‌​Kaduna couple, 6-month-old daughter regain freedom","excerpt":"A couple, Ahmed Zakka and his wife, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, abducted in Kaduna State, have regained their freedom. A reliable security source confirmed their release to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. The source said the victims were released on Thursday. Details sur...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/kidnapped-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0kaduna-couple-6-mo/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:11:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.161Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fkaduna.jpg","slug":"kidnapped-kaduna-couple-6-month-old-daughter-regain-freedom"},{"id":"a4sp2m","title":"D-8 targets $500bn trade by 2030, highlights Abuja SME centre","excerpt":"The D-8 has set a target to increase trade among member countries to $500bn by 2030, highlighting Nigeria’s role via its SME centre in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/d-8-targets-500bn-trade-by-2030-highlights-abuja-sme-centre/","url":"https://punchng.com/d-8-targets-500bn-trade-by-2030-highlights-abuja-sme-centre/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:08:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:57.568Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"d-8-targets-500bn-trade-by-2030-highlights-abuja-sme-centre"},{"id":"zaxpi0","title":"FG proposes N85 million mortgage ceiling, targets 5,000 mortgages by 2028","excerpt":"The Federal Government is proposing to increase the maximum mortgage loan available to Nigerians from N50 million to N85 million as part of efforts to expand access to homeownership and improve housing finance. The post FG proposes N85 million mortgage ceiling, targets 5,000 mortgages by 2028 app...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/fg-proposes-n85-million-mortgage-ceiling-targets-5000-mortgages-by-2028/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Samuel Daniel","publishDate":"2026-10-16T09:00:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T05:18:34.878Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FMuttaqha-Rabe-Darma-1.webp","slug":"fg-proposes-n85-million-mortgage-ceiling-targets-5000-mortgages-by-2028"},{"id":"kot152","title":"How Nigerian students can get free Dangote Refinery shares","excerpt":"Nigerian students can qualify for 10 additional shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE at no cost under the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s Student Share Grant Initiative. The initiative announced by the Dangote’s foundation across their social media handles in October was designe...","url":"https://punchng.com/how-nigerian-students-can-get-free-dangote-refinery-shares/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T08:59:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:57.568Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"how-nigerian-students-can-get-free-dangote-refinery-shares"},{"id":"sd83q5","title":"National policing bill to reach National Assembly in a week – Gbajabiamila","excerpt":"“The governors have one or two observations,” Mr Gbajabiamila said, not giving details. The post National policing bill to reach National Assembly in a week – Gbajabiamila appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917523-national-policing-bill-to-reach-national-assembly-in-a-week-gbajabiamila.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Yakubu Mohammed","publishDate":"2026-10-16T08:55:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.121Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F07%2F517392227_1274663320696152_128251962298967545_n-e1784626699233.jpg%3Ffit%3D947%252C559%26ssl%3D1","slug":"national-policing-bill-to-reach-national-assembly-in-a-week-gbajabiamila"},{"id":"y4t48n","title":"Stakeholders seek unified framework for school safety in Nigeria","excerpt":"The summit featured a diverse lineup of speakers and panellists, including the National Coordinator, Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, Halima Iliya; and the Lagos Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun The post Stakeholders seek unified framework for school safety in ...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917521-stakeholders-seek-unified-framework-for-school-safety-in-nigeria.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Mariam Ileyemi","publishDate":"2026-10-16T08:53:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.121Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-09.44.59.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1080%252C720%26ssl%3D1","slug":"stakeholders-seek-unified-framework-for-school-safety-in-nigeria"},{"id":"nvwjb1","title":"Nigerian, Indonesian firms sign $10m business deals","excerpt":"Nigerian and Indonesian companies have signed business agreements worth a combined $10m to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countr Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-indonesian-firms-sign-10m-business-deals/","url":"https://punchng.com/nigerian-indonesian-firms-sign-10m-business-deals/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T08:45:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:57.568Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nigerian-indonesian-firms-sign-10m-business-deals"},{"id":"n9dqgt","title":"Tinubu assents to bill upgrading Kaduna Polytechnic to federal university","excerpt":"By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has assented to the bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna, in a move expected to strengthen technical education and skills development in Nigeria. The development was...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-assents-to-bill-upgrading-kaduna-polytechnic-to-federal-university/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-16T08:44:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.161Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FTinubu-signs-electoral-act.jpg","slug":"tinubu-assents-to-bill-upgrading-kaduna-polytechnic-to-federal-university"},{"id":"hnbgh1","title":"FULL LIST: Lagos, Rivers, 10 other states Tinubu may join APC rallies","excerpt":"The APC has released a proposed schedule for its 2027 election campaign, listing 12 states where President Bola Tinubu is expected to join rallies. 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The post Meet 10 CEOs behind major companies that have exited Nigeria since 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/meet-10-ceos-behind-major-companies-that-have-exited-nigeria-since-2022/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Deborah Dan-Awoh","publishDate":"2026-10-16T08:14:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T05:18:34.878Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FMeet-the-CEOs.webp","slug":"meet-10-ceos-behind-major-companies-that-have-exited-nigeria-since-2022"},{"id":"lostht","title":"US lawyer, Mike Arnold gives conditions to stop criticising Tinubu","excerpt":"A United States lawyer, Mike Arnold, has written to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, giving him conditions for him to stop criticising the President and his government. In the open letter posted on his verified X handle, Arnold said he would only remain silent if Tinubu acknowledged the existence ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/us-lawyer-mike-arnold-gives-conditions-to-stop-criticising-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T08:00:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.280Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FMike-Arnold.jpg","slug":"us-lawyer-mike-arnold-gives-conditions-to-stop-criticising-tinubu"},{"id":"16t3uy","title":"10-year-old twins set to launch first book","excerpt":"Ten-year-old Nigerian twins, Jason and Jaden Ojo, are set to launch their first book, “JJ The Sloth and the Twins,” in Lagos on October 24. 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The latest Cadre Harmonisé analysis, conducted by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security with the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme, projects that 34.7 million Nig...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/turning-nigerias-agricultural-promise-into-food-security-the-power-of-innovation-for-nutrition/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"NM Partners","publishDate":"2026-10-16T07:55:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:19:02.147Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FOluyemi-1.jpeg","slug":"turning-nigerias-agricultural-promise-into-food-security-the-power-of-innovation-for-nutrition"},{"id":"40lzr5","title":"Subsidy: Kwankwaso says NDC will do ‘whatever necessary’ to reduce petrol prices","excerpt":"The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said the party would consider all available options, including restoring petrol subsidy, to reduce fuel prices if elected in the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, d...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/subsidy-kwankwaso-says-ndc-will-do-whatever-necessary-to-reduce-petrol-prices/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-16T07:44:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.161Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FRabiu-Kwankwaso-1024x576.webp","slug":"subsidy-kwankwaso-says-ndc-will-do-whatever-necessary-to-reduce-petrol-prices"},{"id":"shyozg","title":"2027: Kaduna, Oyo, Rivers among 12 states Tinubu may attend APC rallies","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The All Progressives Congress APC has proposed that President Bola Tinubu lead its campaign rallies in 12 states, starting with the first rally in Kaduna on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and ending with a major closing rally in Lagos on Saturday, January 9, 2027. The presiden...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-kaduna-oyo-rivers-among-12-states-tinubu-may-attend-apc-rallies/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-16T07:43:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.161Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Ftinubu-.png","slug":"2027-kaduna-oyo-rivers-among-12-states-tinubu-may-attend-apc-rallies"},{"id":"ddxp8w","title":"CPPE warns rising energy costs could reverse Nigeria’s disinflation gains","excerpt":"The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that rising energy costs could reverse Nigeria’s recent disinflation gains, despite headline inflation easing to 14.63% in September 2026. The post CPPE warns rising energy costs could reverse Nigeria’s disinflation gains appear...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/cppe-warns-rising-energy-costs-could-reverse-nigerias-disinflation-gains/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Israel Ojoko","publishDate":"2026-10-16T07:34:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:19:02.147Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nairametrics.com%2F2026%2F04%2FDr.-Muda-Yusuf-e1776673789991.jpeg","slug":"cppe-warns-rising-energy-costs-could-reverse-nigerias-disinflation-gains"},{"id":"s1pom6","title":"NBBF: Abdullahi wins presidency as court battle, protests cloud election","excerpt":"Mustapha Abdullahi secured 40 votes to defeat Olumide Oyedeji, but withdrawals, allegations of electoral manipulation and a pending court case have cast a shadow over the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s leadership transition. 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The post Best performing African currencies in September 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/best-performing-african-currencies-in-september-2026/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Research Team","publishDate":"2026-10-16T07:25:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T17:19:02.147Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FBest-performing-african-currency.webp","slug":"best-performing-african-currencies-in-september-2026"},{"id":"dq0ryl","title":"Suspected bandit arrested after foiled ambush in Plateau","excerpt":"Security personnel recovered an AK-47 rifle after foiling an ambush on a school staff member and his son in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, according to BYM. The post Suspected bandit arrested after foiled ambush in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/917504-suspected-bandit-arrested-after-foiled-ambush-in-plateau.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Aaron Cole","publishDate":"2026-10-16T07:23:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.121Z","category":"safety","slug":"suspected-bandit-arrested-after-foiled-ambush-in-plateau"},{"id":"cn71dj","title":"Morning recap: State police bill, Tinubu’s rescue order, minimum wage talks, other top stories","excerpt":"Read a recap of top Nigerian stories, including updates on the State Police Bill, President Tinubu’s rescue order, and minimum wage talks with the NLC. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-state-police-bill-tinubus-rescue-order-minimum-wage-talks-other-top-stories/","url":"https://punchng.com/morning-recap-state-police-bill-tinubus-rescue-order-minimum-wage-talks-other-top-stories/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T07:07:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:57.393Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"morning-recap-state-police-bill-tinubus-rescue-order-minimum-wage-talks-other-top-stories"},{"id":"17oqm7","title":"2027: Tinubu issues fresh directive, orders security agencies to rescue all kidnapped victims","excerpt":"The minister also dismissed allegations that underage recruits were being enlisted into the armed forces. The post 2027: Tinubu issues fresh directive, orders security agencies to rescue all kidnapped victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917502-2027-tinubu-issues-fresh-directive-orders-security-agencies-to-rescue-all-kidnapped-victims.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-16T07:00:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:57.944Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2F41557477651_bcb386f9eb_b.jpg%3Ffit%3D1023%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"2027-tinubu-issues-fresh-directive-orders-security-agencies-to-rescue-all-kidnapped-victims"},{"id":"rat45s","title":"FG’s illusory fuel price relief","excerpt":"The Federal Government’s 30-day fuel price relief is an illusory, token gesture that fails to address Nigeria’s deep economic crisis, says Punch Editorial. 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The warning was issued during a sensitisation campaign to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, held at Abeokuta Girl...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/ogun-police-warns-schoolgirls-against-cultism-cybercrime-child-marriage/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Gift Oba","publishDate":"2026-10-16T06:55:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.280Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F2-2.jpg","slug":"ogun-police-warns-schoolgirls-against-cultism-cybercrime-child-marriage"},{"id":"udie10","title":"2027: APC plans nationwide rallies, starts with Kaduna October 24","excerpt":"The All Progressives Congress has proposed a nationwide rally schedule for the 2027 elections, starting in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, and ending in Lagos. 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Nubi gave the warning on Thursday at the 40th ann...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/ogun-risks-becoming-lagos-dump-site-if-unplanned-varsity-don-warns/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Gift Oba","publishDate":"2026-10-16T06:45:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.280Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F1-22.jpg","slug":"ogun-risks-becoming-lagos-dump-site-if-unplanned-varsity-don-warns"},{"id":"vg3y41","title":"Tony Elumelu backs $15 billion investment pipeline for West African infrastructure","excerpt":"Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, is backing a proposed $15 billion investment pipeline aimed at financing critical infrastructure projects across West Africa and addressing the region's infrastructure deficit. 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Amaechi disclosed that a certain number of people would have to be killed in Nigeria for Tinubu to be ar...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/why-tinubu-can-be-arrested-prosecuted-by-icc-amaechi/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-16T06:26:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.459Z","category":"safety","slug":"why-tinubu-can-be-arrested-prosecuted-by-icc-amaechi"},{"id":"vzw9tf","title":"Headline inflation drops to 14.63% as food prices ease","excerpt":"•But core inflation still rising By Yinka Kolawole & Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63 per cent in September 2026 from 15.39 per cent the previous month of August, driven by a moderation in food prices, even as core inflationary pressures strengthened during ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/headline-inflation-drops-to-14-63-as-food-prices-ease/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T06:25:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.000Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2FInflation-1024x576.jpg","slug":"headline-inflation-drops-to-1463-as-food-prices-ease"},{"id":"haafre","title":"FG plans 100 housing units per LG, considers N85m mortgage","excerpt":"The Federal Government has announced plans to build 100 social housing units in each LGA to address Nigeria’s housing deficit for low-income earners. 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The post IMF, World Bank launch Bangkok Blueprint to tackle cyber fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917488-imf-world-bank-launch-bangkok-blueprint-to-tackle-cyber-fraud.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Oladeinde Olawoyin","publishDate":"2026-10-16T06:18:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:57.944Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2023%2F12%2FIMF-World-Bank.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C538%26ssl%3D1","slug":"imf-world-bank-launch-bangkok-blueprint-to-tackle-cyber-fraud"},{"id":"5lwbb5","title":"Lagos e-hailing drivers suspend four-day strike, asked to uninstall inDrive","excerpt":"The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, AUATON, Lagos State Council, has suspended the four-day industrial action by e-hailing drivers in Lagos. It, however, urged them to uninstall the inDrive application. 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Director was reacting to comments by the party’s presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, that if Obi is ele...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/2027-hope-on-the-way-ndc-backs-kwankwaso-on-crashing-fuel-price/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-16T06:14:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.459Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FNigeria-Democratic-Congress-NDC.jpeg","slug":"2027-hope-on-the-way-ndc-backs-kwankwaso-on-crashing-fuel-price"},{"id":"m4opvn","title":"Many feared dead as petrol tanker explodes in Benin","excerpt":"Ten injured victims were reportedly taken to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for treatment, while bodies were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary. The post Many feared dead as petrol tanker explodes in Benin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917486-many-feared-dead-as-petrol-tanker-explodes-in-benin.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Agency Report","publishDate":"2026-10-16T06:12:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:57.944Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2022%2F09%2FPetrol-tanker-on-fire-used-to-tell-the-story.jpeg%3Ffit%3D680%252C383%26ssl%3D1","slug":"many-feared-dead-as-petrol-tanker-explodes-in-benin"},{"id":"1mvhsq","title":"EPL: ‘He’s back, doing pretty well’ – Frank Lampard on Super Eagles star","excerpt":"Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard has confirmed that Nigerian international ,Taiwo Awoniyi is available for selection ahead of the trip to the English capital to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Referee Tony Harrington sent off Awoniyi after the forward struck Brighton defender Ma...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-hes-back-doing-pretty-well-frank-lampard-on-super-eagles-star/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Don Silas","publishDate":"2026-10-16T06:03:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.459Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F04%2FLampard-2.jpg","slug":"epl-hes-back-doing-pretty-well-frank-lampard-on-super-eagles-star"},{"id":"pmipdx","title":"The dark side of going viral","excerpt":"*Nigerian children risk dangerous relationships as social media becomes a source of fame, income *Nigeria’s digital creators’ eye $17.8bn market by 2030 By Juliet Umeh For many Nigerian children and teenagers, social media is no longer simply a place to chat, watch skits or share photographs. 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The Minister also highlighted the positive effect of fuel...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/solving-nigerias-economic-problems-not-like-healing-sick-people-wike/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:57:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.459Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FWike-1.jpg","slug":"solving-nigerias-economic-problems-not-like-healing-sick-people-wike"},{"id":"8lqby8","title":"Police freed suspect, left me with N40m losses –Lagos car dealer","excerpt":"A Lagos car dealer, Chima Edmund, has accused the police of releasing a suspect who crashed a N130m Toyota Tundra, causing him about N40m in losses. 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The Nigerian international delivered an exceptional performance, scoring twice and providing one assist to lead Bursaspor to a decisive 3-0 victo...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/turkey-iheanacho-sets-new-record-makes-history-with-goals-in-10-conservative-matches/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"John Owen Nwachukwu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:54:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.459Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FKelechi-Iheanacho.jpg","slug":"turkey-iheanacho-sets-new-record-makes-history-with-goals-in-10-conservative-matches"},{"id":"mo59id","title":"What’s really in your glass?","excerpt":"By Josephine Agbonkhese The recent toxic-drink tragedy in Ondo State has once again forced Nigerians to think about what they drink. But beyond the immediate danger of poisonous alcohol lies a bigger lifestyle question: are we paying enough attention to what is in our everyday glass? There is som...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/whats-really-in-your-glass/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:51:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.000Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fimage_f03fe2f4-1-1024x765.jpg","slug":"whats-really-in-your-glass"},{"id":"gqxuf1","title":"Benue 2027: I will be governor whether they like it or not — Shija boasts","excerpt":"The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Benue State, Prof Terhemba Shija, has pledged to shut down all internally displaced persons (IDP) camps across the state if elected governor in 2027. Shija said his proposed administration would deploy drones, closed-circuit t...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/benue-2027-i-will-be-governor-whether-they-like-it-or-not-shija-boasts/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Winner James","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:49:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.459Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FTerhemba-Shija.jpg","slug":"benue-2027-i-will-be-governor-whether-they-like-it-or-not-shija-boasts"},{"id":"63zsdy","title":"FG says Policing Bill 90% ready, targets submission to National Assembly in two weeks","excerpt":"The Federal Government has announced that the National Policing Bill is 90% complete and is expected to be transmitted to the National Assembly within two weeks as part of efforts to establish state police across Nigeria. The post FG says Policing Bill 90% ready, targets submission to National As...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/16/fg-says-policing-bill-90-ready-targets-submission-to-national-assembly-in-two-weeks/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Emmanuel Azubuike","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:48:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:19:02.044Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FGbaja.webp","slug":"fg-says-policing-bill-90-ready-targets-submission-to-national-assembly-in-two-weeks"},{"id":"4yqws6","title":"FG taps committee on high taxes, implement ECOWAS mandate","excerpt":"The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to address high aviation taxes and ensure Nigeria’s compliance with the ECOWAS regional aviation policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-taps-committee-on-high-taxes-implement-ecowas-mandate/","url":"https://punchng.com/fg-taps-committee-on-high-taxes-implement-ecowas-mandate/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:46:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:57.560Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"fg-taps-committee-on-high-taxes-implement-ecowas-mandate"},{"id":"8jk6uq","title":"PUNCH journalist wins maiden Reporter Slam Nigeria contest","excerpt":"PUNCH journalist Adetutu Sobowale has won the maiden Reporter Slam Nigeria contest with a story on the challenges of reporting in the digital age. Read More: https://punchng.com/punch-journalist-wins-maiden-reporter-slam-nigeria-contest-2/","url":"https://punchng.com/punch-journalist-wins-maiden-reporter-slam-nigeria-contest-2/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:41:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:57.560Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"punch-journalist-wins-maiden-reporter-slam-nigeria-contest"},{"id":"qgsggq","title":"Court delays make justice costly, inaccessible — Adekunle, SAN","excerpt":"Olamide Adekunle, SAN, discusses how court delays undermine justice delivery in Nigeria, driving up costs and making legal services inaccessible for many. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-delays-make-justice-costly-inaccessible-adekunle-san/","url":"https://punchng.com/court-delays-make-justice-costly-inaccessible-adekunle-san/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:41:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:57.560Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"court-delays-make-justice-costly-inaccessible-adekunle-san"},{"id":"ottb8z","title":"Kogi: Police intercept vehicle with suspected Indian hemp","excerpt":"Police in Kogi State have intercepted a vehicle conveying 400 wraps of suspected Indian hemp valued at N3.2m and arrested one suspect travelling to Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-police-intercept-vehicle-with-suspected-indian-hemp/","url":"https://punchng.com/kogi-police-intercept-vehicle-with-suspected-indian-hemp/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:39:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:57.560Z","category":"safety","slug":"kogi-police-intercept-vehicle-with-suspected-indian-hemp"},{"id":"iemvmg","title":"Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 16, 2026","excerpt":"The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability against the United States Dollar across the official and informal currency segments. Data from the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed the Naira trading around N1,331.09 per Dollar during early morning spot trading. Intra-day fi...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-16-2026/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:38:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.000Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F12%2FNaira-To-Dollar-Exchange-Rates.png","slug":"dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-16-2026"},{"id":"vg2foo","title":"2027: Why I asked Atiku to step down for Peter Obi – Kwankwaso","excerpt":"By Adegboyega Adeleye Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has explained why he wants former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to step down for NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-why-i-asked-atiku-to-step-down-for-peter-obi-kwankwaso/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:23:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.000Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2FKwankwaso-and-Atiku-1024x597.png","slug":"2027-why-i-asked-atiku-to-step-down-for-peter-obi-kwankwaso"},{"id":"1ofmgj","title":"Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning","excerpt":"Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. President Bola Tinubu met with heads of security agencies in the country on Thursday, charging them to demolish all bandits’ camps and rescue abducted victims across the country. The meeting, which lasted for hours, also centred o...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-friday-morning-150/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ochogwu Sunday","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:16:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.156Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2FNigerian-Newspapers.jpg","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-friday-morning"},{"id":"bsuq3e","title":"Army arrests fake soldier accused of defrauding Gombe, Bauchi women","excerpt":"The Nigerian Army has arrested a 35-year-old man, Clifford Maisamari, for allegedly impersonating a soldier and defrauding two women of over N700,000. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-fake-soldier-accused-of-defrauding-gombe-bauchi-women/","url":"https://punchng.com/army-arrests-fake-soldier-accused-of-defrauding-gombe-bauchi-women/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:06:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:57.808Z","category":"safety","slug":"army-arrests-fake-soldier-accused-of-defrauding-gombe-bauchi-women"},{"id":"t4l7w8","title":"Broken System, Stolen Innocence: The silent agony of Nigeria’s rape survivors","excerpt":"•How systemic flaws, delayed justice, and social stigma force victims into hiding while perpetrators walk free; A 16-year-old survivor’s tragic ordeal exposes the deep fractures in the nation’s criminal justice system By Ebunoluwa Sessou Rape has plagued Nigerian society for generations, but soci...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/broken-system-stolen-innocence-the-silent-agony-of-nigerias-rape-survivors/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:02:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.000Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fimage_b4cb8fbb-1024x869.jpg","slug":"broken-system-stolen-innocence-the-silent-agony-of-nigerias-rape-survivors"},{"id":"v2bbkz","title":"Lagoon student wins Lagos writing competition","excerpt":"Okoye Sienu, a student of Lagoon Secondary School, has won the Future Ready Essay Competition organised by global education consultancy agency, StudyIn. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagoon-student-wins-lagos-writing-competition/","url":"https://punchng.com/lagoon-student-wins-lagos-writing-competition/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:02:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:57.808Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"lagoon-student-wins-lagos-writing-competition"},{"id":"ym2bf9","title":"AI cannot replace teachers – APEN","excerpt":"The Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN) says artificial intelligence cannot replace teachers, stressing human connection remains central to Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-cannot-replace-teachers-apen/","url":"https://punchng.com/ai-cannot-replace-teachers-apen/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T05:00:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:57.808Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"ai-cannot-replace-teachers-apen"},{"id":"4c1l5e","title":"Methodist School alumni target N4m for school projects","excerpt":"The 1986 set of Methodist High School, Arigbajo, Ogun State, plans to raise N4m for projects including whiteboards and furniture for their alma mater. Read More: https://punchng.com/methodist-school-alumni-target-n4m-for-school-projects/","url":"https://punchng.com/methodist-school-alumni-target-n4m-for-school-projects/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T04:59:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:57.808Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"methodist-school-alumni-target-n4m-for-school-projects"},{"id":"rnd3tv","title":"Two Lagos pupils emerge spelling bee champions","excerpt":"Ogar Destiny and Mistura Haruna have emerged winners of a spelling bee competition for public schools in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-lagos-pupils-emerge-spelling-bee-champions/","url":"https://punchng.com/two-lagos-pupils-emerge-spelling-bee-champions/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T04:59:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:57.808Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"two-lagos-pupils-emerge-spelling-bee-champions"},{"id":"a9gm50","title":"Atiku, Obi to Tinubu: ‘You can’t campaign through surrogates’","excerpt":"By Henry Umoru and Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to defend his record before Nigerians rather than hide behind governors, ministers and defectors campaigning for his re-election, saying political surrogates cannot shield him f...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/atiku-obi-to-tinubu-you-cant-campaign-through-surrogates/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-16T04:50:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.182Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FFormer-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar-1024x577.png","slug":"atiku-obi-to-tinubu-you-cant-campaign-through-surrogates"},{"id":"8ga1ow","title":"2027: Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares","excerpt":"*Says OBJ/Atiku spent N300b on non-existent roads *’Ex-VP wants to scrap NELFUND while charging millions in own varsity’ By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. Donald Duke and Engr Seyi Makinde are no match for...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-atiku-obi-duke-makinde-no-match-for-tinubu-apc-declares-2/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-16T04:47:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.182Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FTinubu-Atiku-Obi-1.jpg","updatedAt":"2026-10-16T05:19:18.481Z","slug":"2027-atiku-obi-duke-makinde-no-match-for-tinubu-apc-declares"},{"id":"w8c68m","title":"UPDATED: Tanker Explosion At Oluku Market In Benin Leaves Eight Injured, Properties Destroyed","excerpt":"The Edo State Police Command has confirmed that eight persons sustained varying degrees of burns on Thursday after a petrol tanker fell and later exploded at Oluku Market, along the Benin-Lagos Road, Edo State. The incident occurred when the lone tanker fell near the busy market. In a statement b...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/16/updated-tanker-explosion-at-oluku-market-in-benin-leaves-eight-injured-police/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Emmanuel Egobiambu","publishDate":"2026-10-16T04:17:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:58.196Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FZ-sHe3WBwto","slug":"updated-tanker-explosion-at-oluku-market-in-benin-leaves-eight-injured-properties-destroyed"},{"id":"4heih3","title":"Another take on two key issues, by Donu Kogbara","excerpt":"I have an uncle called Jonas Odocha. He is a graduate of Imperial College London, a retired former senior executive at NNPC and an author of a book about agriculture. He possesses a lot of integrity and has strong views about most issues of national importance. I occasionally share his write-ups ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/another-take-on-two-key-issues-by-donu-kogbara/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Emmanuel Okogba","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.182Z","category":"library","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fimage-118-e1787898779367.png","slug":"another-take-on-two-key-issues-by-donu-kogbara"},{"id":"ntz313","title":"Tinubu’s NNPC order cuts deductions to N8.4tn – W’Bank","excerpt":"A World Bank report says President Tinubu’s order stopping certain NNPC retentions cut Federation Account deductions from N10.1tn to N8.4tn in H1 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-nnpc-order-cuts-deductions-to-n8-4tn-wbank/","url":"https://punchng.com/tinubus-nnpc-order-cuts-deductions-to-n8-4tn-wbank/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:51:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.518Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"tinubus-nnpc-order-cuts-deductions-to-n84tn-wbank"},{"id":"skprh2","title":"Lagos warns traffic, environmental offenders as crackdown looms","excerpt":"The Lagos State Taskforce says it will begin arresting and prosecuting traffic and environmental offenders after a one-month public sensitisation campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-traffic-environmental-offenders-as-crackdown-looms/","url":"https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-traffic-environmental-offenders-as-crackdown-looms/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:39:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.518Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"lagos-warns-traffic-environmental-offenders-as-crackdown-looms"},{"id":"3fxrzb","title":"Troops, vigilantes foil bandits’ attack in Zamfara, Plateau","excerpt":"Nigerian Army troops and local vigilantes have repelled bandit attacks in Zamfara and Plateau states, killing some attackers and arresting one suspect. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-vigilantes-foil-bandits-attack-in-zamfara-plateau/","url":"https://punchng.com/troops-vigilantes-foil-bandits-attack-in-zamfara-plateau/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:36:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.518Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"troops-vigilantes-foil-bandits-attack-in-zamfara-plateau"},{"id":"3j8igj","title":"Court acquits Aliyu Abubakar, Malabu Oil in $1bn fraud case","excerpt":"A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted Aliyu Abubakar, Malabu Oil and Gas, and others of $1bn money laundering charges linked to the OPL 245 deal. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-acquits-aliyu-abubakar-malabu-oil-in-1bn-fraud-case-2/","url":"https://punchng.com/court-acquits-aliyu-abubakar-malabu-oil-in-1bn-fraud-case-2/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:27:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.518Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"court-acquits-aliyu-abubakar-malabu-oil-in-1bn-fraud-case"},{"id":"m6ezz1","title":"Sanusi: Food imports wiped out rice mills, worsened bad loans","excerpt":"The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, says Nigeria’s food import policy wiped out local rice mills and left banks with bad loans from agricultural investment Read More: https://punchng.com/sanusi-food-imports-wiped-out-rice-mills-worsened-bad-loans/","url":"https://punchng.com/sanusi-food-imports-wiped-out-rice-mills-worsened-bad-loans/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:22:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.518Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"sanusi-food-imports-wiped-out-rice-mills-worsened-bad-loans"},{"id":"sfoehk","title":"Sanwo-Olu warns 1,800 trained officers against unprofessional conduct","excerpt":"Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged 1,800 newly trained law enforcement officers to uphold professionalism and avoid unprofessional condu Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-warns-1800-trained-officers-against-unprofessional-conduct/","url":"https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-warns-1800-trained-officers-against-unprofessional-conduct/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:16:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.518Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"sanwo-olu-warns-1800-trained-officers-against-unprofessional-conduct"},{"id":"3bilqb","title":"Customs seize N721.9m smuggled goods in Sokoto, Zamfara","excerpt":"The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Command, has seized smuggled goods worth N721.9m, including second-hand clothes and unregistered pharmaceutical Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-seize-n721-9m-smuggled-goods-in-sokoto-zamfara/","url":"https://punchng.com/customs-seize-n721-9m-smuggled-goods-in-sokoto-zamfara/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:09:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.518Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"customs-seize-n7219m-smuggled-goods-in-sokoto-zamfara"},{"id":"gxuqkp","title":"Disservice, impunity, dysfunction and life in Nigeria, by Adekunle Adekoya","excerpt":"I am sure that not a few people, like me, keep wondering just what is happening in our country. The state of affairs leaves one wondering whether we won’t have to go to outer space to get aliens who may love us enough to run the society for the betterment of all. Of course, it is always easy to b...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/disservice-impunity-dysfunction-and-life-in-nigeria-by-adekunle-adekoya/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Emmanuel Okogba","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:03:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.182Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FKunle-Adekoya.jpg","slug":"disservice-impunity-dysfunction-and-life-in-nigeria-by-adekunle-adekoya"},{"id":"owbyvz","title":"Regulate scavenging, don’t criminalise it","excerpt":"The viral images of scavengers allegedly dismantling pillars of bridges in Lagos should alarm every responsible citizen. Any person who vandalises public infrastructure must face the law. But the disturbing conduct of some scavengers should not become an excuse for criminalising scavenging itself...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/regulate-scavenging-dont-criminalise-it/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Emmanuel Okogba","publishDate":"2026-10-16T01:03:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.182Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F07%2Fdustbin.png","slug":"regulate-scavenging-dont-criminalise-it"},{"id":"l7a2y2","title":"Sanwo-Olu orders immediate repairs of Lagos roads","excerpt":"By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) to commence immediate road reconstruction and rehabilitation across the state, taking advantage of the dry season to address deteriorating infrastructure. The General Manager of ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/sanwo-olu-orders-immediate-repairs-of-lagos-roads/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-16T00:54:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.182Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FSanwo-Olu.jpg","slug":"sanwo-olu-orders-immediate-repairs-of-lagos-roads"},{"id":"q1sa9z","title":"CRMI calls for risk management reforms across sectors","excerpt":"The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria has called for mandatory risk management reporting and dedicated functions in MDAs to boost national res Read More: https://punchng.com/crmi-calls-for-risk-management-reforms-across-sectors/","url":"https://punchng.com/crmi-calls-for-risk-management-reforms-across-sectors/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-16T00:48:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.518Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"crmi-calls-for-risk-management-reforms-across-sectors"},{"id":"mmpeyr","title":"Report finds $209bn funding gap for African businesses","excerpt":"A new report by BII and Swedfund reveals a $209bn funding gap for Black-owned businesses across five African markets, with Nigeria facing the largest gap. 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The post Child Trafficking: Police rescue 11-year-old girl appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917473-child-trafficking-police-rescue-11-year-old-girl.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Agency Report","publishDate":"2026-10-15T22:38:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:57.944Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F08%2Fadmin-ajax-81-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D600%252C391%26ssl%3D1","slug":"child-trafficking-police-rescue-11-year-old-girl"},{"id":"lj6ofv","title":"Senate probes death of ex-SUG president in Enugu NYSC camp","excerpt":"PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Daniel died while undergoing his compulsory three-week orientation course at the NYSC camp in Enugu State. The post Senate probes death of ex-SUG president in Enugu NYSC camp appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/917466-senate-probes-death-of-ex-sug-president-in-enugu-nysc-camp.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Chinagorom Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T22:01:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.118Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FLate-Daniel-PHOTO-Facebook-page-e1792067732496.jpg%3Ffit%3D675%252C379%26ssl%3D1","slug":"senate-probes-death-of-ex-sug-president-in-enugu-nysc-camp"},{"id":"1ytl22","title":"2027: On election day, APC will realise they’ve made very serious mistakes – Kwankwaso","excerpt":"Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Nigeria Democratic Congress’s 2027 vice-presidential candidate, argued that the governors and President Tinubu were joining forces ahead of the 2027 general elections because they lacked confidence in their ability to win re-election on their own. The post 2027: On election d...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/917463-2027-on-election-day-apc-will-realise-theyve-made-very-serious-mistakes-kwankwaso.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Chinagorom Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:53:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.118Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F08%2F1000989643-e1786432399218.jpg%3Ffit%3D1045%252C655%26ssl%3D1","slug":"2027-on-election-day-apc-will-realise-theyve-made-very-serious-mistakes-kwankwaso"},{"id":"2z3b7c","title":"Omission of NDC candidates: INEC should fix this promptly – Dickson","excerpt":"By Henry Umoru Following the omission of some of its gubernatorial candidates ahead of the 2027 elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, said the party has taken adequate steps to address ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/omission-of-ndc-candidates-inec-should-fix-this-promptly-dickson/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:41:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.081Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FDickson-1024x682.jpg","slug":"omission-of-ndc-candidates-inec-should-fix-this-promptly-dickson"},{"id":"jo17zk","title":"Nigerians can reject leaders after one term — Makinde","excerpt":"Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Federal Government’s economic reforms, arguing that rising poverty shows the need to assess leadership by its impact on citizens rather than by improvements in economic indicators. Makinde said one presidential term was enough for Nigerians to ...","url":"https://punchng.com/nigerians-can-reject-leaders-after-one-term-makinde/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:27:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T23:18:57.567Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nigerians-can-reject-leaders-after-one-term-makinde"},{"id":"36i4he","title":"Dollar-to-Naira exchange rate Today, October 15, 2026: Naira extends appreciation against USD","excerpt":"The naira extended its appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira strengthened further to N1,331.61 per dollar on Thursday, compared with N1,332.59 recorded on Wednesday. This means that th...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-15-2026-naira-extends-appreciation-against-usd/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:20:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.156Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fnaira-.jpg","slug":"dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-15-2026-naira-extends-appreciation-against-usd"},{"id":"j8916s","title":"Onuachu on target in Trabzonspor’s victory over KuPS Kuopio","excerpt":"Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu was on target as Trabzonspor reportedly defeated Finnish side KuPS Kuopio 4-2 in their UEFA Conference League encounter on Thursday. Onuachu gave Trabzonspor the lead in the third minute following a pass from Mohamed Salah. However, the Nigerian striker sustained...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/onuachu-on-target-in-trabzonspors-victory-over-kups-kuopio/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:13:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.156Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FOnuachu.jpg","slug":"onuachu-on-target-in-trabzonspors-victory-over-kups-kuopio"},{"id":"xhde9f","title":"Tinubu orders security chiefs to rescue abductees, clear bandit camps","excerpt":"President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to rescue all abducted persons and ensure no terrorist or bandit camp remains anywhere in Nigeria. 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Kwankwaso disclosed this on Thursday while featuri...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-presidency-i-spoke-to-some-fulani-people-to-ask-atiku-to-withdraw-kwankwaso/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:10:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.156Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FKwankwasoAtiku.jpg","slug":"2027-presidency-i-spoke-to-some-fulani-people-to-ask-atiku-to-withdraw-kwankwaso"},{"id":"sc7ldp","title":"‘Obi Is Conversant With Data’, Kwankwaso Faults Shettima’s ‘Bogus Statistics’ Comment","excerpt":"The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has faulted Vice President Kashim Shettima’s description of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as “the master of bogus statistics and incoherent economic prescriptions”. ...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/obi-is-conversant-with-data-kwankwaso-faults-shettimas-bogus-statistics-comment/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Donatus Anichukwueze","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:06:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:58.046Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2Fwl75mm_F9x0","slug":"obi-is-conversant-with-data-kwankwaso-faults-shettimas-bogus-statistics-comment"},{"id":"fojbpk","title":"Osimhen rated best striker in history of Turkish Super Lig","excerpt":"Sports commentator, Volkan Demirel, has rated Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen as the best striker in the history of the Turkish Super Lig. Demirel spoke following Galatasaray’s recent Champions League 4-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League. According to him, the Nigerian international is on...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/osimhen-rated-best-striker-in-history-of-turkish-super-lig/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Don Silas","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:03:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.156Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FOsimhen-7.jpg","slug":"osimhen-rated-best-striker-in-history-of-turkish-super-lig"},{"id":"3zkoto","title":"2027: No more promises, show your record – Kwankwaso","excerpt":"The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has challenged politicians to go beyond making promises and present records of their achievements in office. Kwankwaso made the call on Thursday while responding to questions on Channels Television’s Politi...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-no-more-promises-show-your-record-kwankwaso/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:02:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.156Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FKwankwaso.jpg","slug":"2027-no-more-promises-show-your-record-kwankwaso"},{"id":"yxjviy","title":"LASEMA contains three fire incidents, averts tanker explosion","excerpt":"The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has contained three fire incidents in Lagos Island, Ojodu Berger and Mushin, and averted a tanker explosion. 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The men, Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim, both from Borno State, were sentenced after pleading guilty to c...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/two-boko-haram-members-arrested-by-dss-bag-life-imprisonment/","source":"Vanguard","author":"olufemiajasa","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:34:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.081Z","category":"safety","slug":"two-boko-haram-members-arrested-by-dss-bag-life-imprisonment"},{"id":"g2sbrs","title":"INEC list: Don’t panic, we are fixing it – Seriake Dickson assures NDC candidates","excerpt":"The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has urged party candidates whose names were missing from the list recently released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to panic. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday, Dick...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/inec-list-dont-panic-we-are-fixing-it-seriake-dickson-assures-ndc-candidates/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:30:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.156Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FSeriake-Dickson.jpg","slug":"inec-list-dont-panic-we-are-fixing-it-seriake-dickson-assures-ndc-candidates"},{"id":"wx3w2i","title":"Lagos announces three-day traffic diversion for Independence Bridge repairs","excerpt":"The Lagos State Government has announced a three-day traffic diversion on Independence Bridge in Lagos Island as the Federal Ministry of Works begins urgent repairs on the bridge from Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, 2026. The government said in a statement that the repair work would in...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/lagos-announces-three-day-traffic-diversion-for-independence-bridge-repairs/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Oluwaseun Taiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:28:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.156Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FLagos-to-Divert-Traffic-for-Independence-Bridge-Repairs-from-March-19.-.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"lagos-announces-three-day-traffic-diversion-for-independence-bridge-repairs"},{"id":"mxbtr8","title":"93% of children affected by diphtheria outbreaks not fully vaccinated – Official","excerpt":"He said some affected children either received no vaccine or only one of the three recommended doses. 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Goods and vehicles parked along the road were completely razed by the inferno that engulfed ...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/market-razed-property-destroyed-as-tanker-explodes-in-edo/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:10:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.218Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2FEdo_State_Map_HD-e1758558950910.jpg","slug":"market-razed-property-destroyed-as-petrol-tanker-explodes-in-edo"},{"id":"h3ibzj","title":"85% of tested water sources in Nigeria exceed safety limit — Study","excerpt":"A new study reveals 85% of tested water sources in Nigeria have arsenic levels above the WHO safety limit, raising public health concerns. 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Modu, of Belle village in Danbura Local Government Area of Borno State, was sentenced by Justice Binta Fatima Nyak...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/court-sentences-boko-haram-motorcycle-repairer-to-11-years-in-prison/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mikal Attah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:07:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.692Z","category":"local","slug":"court-sentences-boko-haram-motorcycle-repairer-to-11-years-in-prison"},{"id":"h3mmkx","title":"Nigeria’s FX demand hits 15-year high of $18.34 billion in Q2 2026","excerpt":"Nigeria's foreign exchange utilisation rose to $18.34 billion in the second quarter of 2026, its highest quarterly level since Q3 2011, driven by services and financial payments rather than merchandise imports. 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The convicts, Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim, both from Borno State, were arrested by the Departme...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/terrorism-court-jails-2-for-life-for-assisting-boko-haram-members/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:04:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.081Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FFederal-High-Court-Abuja-FCT-1-860x575-1.webp","slug":"terrorism-court-jails-2-for-life-for-assisting-boko-haram-members"},{"id":"bnyo18","title":"NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits, links 773,000 pregnant women to care","excerpt":"Mr Aina said the increase followed ongoing reforms aimed at improving access to trusted and quality primary healthcare services across the country. 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The defendants wer...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/court-sentences-two-boko-haram-supporters-to-life-imprisonment/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:01:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:58.218Z","category":"safety","slug":"court-sentences-two-boko-haram-supporters-to-life-imprisonment"},{"id":"5u8yle","title":"[VIDEO] 2027: Defence Minister Assures Voters Of Safety, Says Tinubu To Inaugurate New Military Aircraft","excerpt":"Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has assured Nigerians of safety and the neutrality of the nation’s security agencies in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Musa, who stated this while addressing journalists shortly after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/video-2027-defence-minister-assures-voters-of-safety-says-tinubu-to-inaugurate-new-military-aircraft/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:55:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:49.485Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FkTQZaWNmh6A","slug":"video-2027-defence-minister-assures-voters-of-safety-says-tinubu-to-inaugurate-new-military-aircraft"},{"id":"3ns0u7","title":"Tinubu orders security chiefs to rescue abductees, guarantee safe elections","excerpt":"By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has directed heads of security agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment for Nigerians to vote freely in the elections scheduled for January, Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (retd) has said. The minister disclosed this while briefin...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-orders-security-chiefs-to-rescue-abductees-guarantee-safe-elections/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:47:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.081Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FBola-Ahmed-Tinubu-1024x683.jpg","slug":"tinubu-orders-security-chiefs-to-rescue-abductees-guarantee-safe-elections"},{"id":"coce0f","title":"Tinubu ordered security chiefs to guarantee safe elections — Defence Minister","excerpt":"By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has directed heads of security agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment for Nigerians to vote freely in the elections scheduled for January, Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (retd) has said. The minister disclosed this while briefin...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/tinubu-ordered-security-chiefs-to-guarantee-safe-elections-defence-minister/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:47:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.351Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FChristopher-Musa.jpg","slug":"tinubu-ordered-security-chiefs-to-guarantee-safe-elections-defence-minister"},{"id":"koye2u","title":"We’ll Consider Fuel Subsidy To Bring Down Petrol Price – Kwankwaso","excerpt":"The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the party has agreed to consider all options, including the return of fuel subsidy, to reduce petrol prices if elected. Kwankwaso said he, the party’s presidential candidate,...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/well-consider-fuel-subsidy-to-bring-down-petrol-price-kwankwaso/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Donatus Anichukwueze","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:43:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:49.485Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FKwankwaso.jpg","slug":"well-consider-fuel-subsidy-to-bring-down-petrol-price-kwankwaso"},{"id":"vz3aul","title":"‘He slipped, knocked head in bathroom’ – Ningi recounts Senator Mandiya’s death","excerpt":"The Senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, has recounted the circumstances surrounding the death of his late colleague, Bello Mandiya, who reportedly slipped and hit his head in his bathroom, with his body discovered about 72 hours later at his Abuja residence. Ningi narrated the incid...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/he-slipped-knocked-his-head-in-bathroom-ningi-recounts-mandiyas-death/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:41:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.081Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAbdul-Ningi-1024x576.webp","slug":"he-slipped-knocked-head-in-bathroom-ningi-recounts-senator-mandiyas-death"},{"id":"wb2777","title":"Army trains senior officers in leadership","excerpt":"The Nigerian Army has organised a leadership course for senior non-commissioned officers to strengthen their capacity and operational efficiency. 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The victim, while narrating her experience, said her husband, who resides in Lagos State, h...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/man-allegedly-attacks-wife-with-machete-in-ekiti-claims-phone-hit-was-accidental/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Emmanuel Ani","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:08:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:50.012Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FMap-of-ekiti-state.jpg","slug":"man-allegedly-attacks-wife-with-machete-in-ekiti-claims-phone-hit-was-accidental"},{"id":"2dqsi2","title":"NGX extends rally for second day as Aradel, Oando lift market","excerpt":"The Nigerian equity market gained N21.74 billion on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as the NGX maintained its rally for a second consecutive day. The post NGX extends rally for second day as Aradel, Oando lift market appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/ngx-extends-rally-for-second-day-as-aradel-oando-lift-market/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Israel Ojoko","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:07:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T15:19:02.044Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fstock-1-scaled-1.webp","slug":"ngx-extends-rally-for-second-day-as-aradel-oando-lift-market"},{"id":"wgsxca","title":"People move to Lagos because things are working  — Former lawmaker","excerpt":"By Adegboyega Adeleye Former Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Kolawole Taiwo, has attributed the state’s growing population and pressure on public infrastructure to its perceived success, saying people continue to move to Lagos because “things are working.” Taiwo, who rep...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/people-move-to-lagos-because-things-are-working-former-lawmaker/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:02:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T03:18:57.604Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-15-171746.jpg","slug":"people-move-to-lagos-because-things-are-working-former-lawmaker"},{"id":"u20w3o","title":"Court fixes November dates for trial in Gbajabiamila’s N15bn defamation suit","excerpt":"A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja has fixed November 9, 10 and 13 for the commencement of trial in the N15 billion defamation suit filed by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, against Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of the controversial Presidential ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/court-fixes-november-dates-for-trial-in-gbajabiamilas-n15bn-defamation-suit/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:01:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:50.012Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FGbajabiamila.jpg","slug":"court-fixes-november-dates-for-trial-in-gbajabiamilas-n15bn-defamation-suit"},{"id":"ysrdq2","title":"PHOTOS: 20 injured, 50 houses razed as explosion rocks Rivers community","excerpt":"No fewer than 20 people have been injured and about 50 houses razed following a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday evening. The explosion reportedly occurred around 5 pm after a pipeline belonging to the Nigeria Gas Company ruptured...","url":"https://punchng.com/photos-20-injured-50-houses-razed-as-explosion-rocks-rivers-community/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:57:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T23:18:57.567Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"photos-20-injured-50-houses-razed-as-explosion-rocks-rivers-community"},{"id":"joib3o","title":"2927: ‘You want another term but ashamed to face the people’ – Atiku blasts Tinubu","excerpt":"Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reported absence from campaign rallies in some states, saying he cannot seek another four-year term while relying on governors, ministers and defectors to defend the hardship Nigerians have endured over the past th...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2927-you-want-another-term-but-ashamed-to-face-the-people-atiku-blasts-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Vanessa Onah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:47:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:50.012Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAtiku-Tinubu.jpeg","slug":"2927-you-want-another-term-but-ashamed-to-face-the-people-atiku-blasts-tinubu"},{"id":"7j5261","title":"Cardoso outlines Nigeria’s approach to credible monetary policy at IMF forum","excerpt":"Speaking at an International Monetary Fund (IMF) seminar in Bangkok on Thursday, Cardoso shared the CBN’s experience of integrating independent expertise into its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), managing differing policy perspectives and communicating decisions clearly to financial markets and t...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917416-cardoso-outlines-nigerias-approach-to-credible-monetary-policy-at-imf-forum.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:45:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.307Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1519-1.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1080%252C720%26ssl%3D1","slug":"cardoso-outlines-nigerias-approach-to-credible-monetary-policy-at-imf-forum"},{"id":"9qiy7r","title":"2027 Presidency: Tinubu will defeat Atiku, Peter Obi whether he attends rallies or not — Showunmi","excerpt":"A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Showunmi, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would defeat the presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, respectively, in the January 16, 2027, p...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-presidency-tinubu-will-defeat-atiku-peter-obi-whether-he-attends-rallies-or-not-showunmi/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:45:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:50.012Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FOtunba-Segun-Showunmi.jpg","slug":"2027-presidency-tinubu-will-defeat-atiku-peter-obi-whether-he-attends-rallies-or-not-showunmi"},{"id":"yn10np","title":"2027: Idris urges Nigerians to reject voter apathy, vote buying","excerpt":"By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to reject voter apathy, vote buying and electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general election, calling for greater participation in the democratic process. Idris said eligible voter...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-idris-urges-nigerians-to-reject-voter-apathy-vote-buying/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:44:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T23:18:57.657Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FMohammed-Idris.jpg","slug":"2027-idris-urges-nigerians-to-reject-voter-apathy-vote-buying"},{"id":"ovzdu8","title":"Ogun residents raise alarm over alleged N3.45bn duplicated projects in budget","excerpt":"Residents of Ogun State have raised the alarm over alleged duplication of projects worth N3.45 billion in the federal budget under the state’s name, calling for accountability. The residents, under the aegis of the Ogun Good Governance Forum (OGGF), said the alleged duplications involved water an...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/ogun-residents-raise-alarm-over-alleged-n3-45bn-duplicated-projects-in-budget/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Gift Oba","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:44:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:50.012Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FOgun-.jpg","slug":"ogun-residents-raise-alarm-over-alleged-n345bn-duplicated-projects-in-budget"},{"id":"rjiz3e","title":"BDC operator explains roles in payment of Yahaya Bello’s children’s dollar-priced school fees","excerpt":"The EFCC suspects that the money is part of about N110.4 billion Mr Bello and his alleged co-conspirators allegedly diverted from the Kogi State treasury. The post BDC operator explains roles in payment of Yahaya Bello’s children’s dollar-priced school fees appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/917415-bdc-operator-explains-roles-in-payment-of-yahaya-bellos-childrens-dollar-priced-school-fees.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Falmata Daniel","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:42:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.307Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F726606496_1581534669985621_2978377538636502004_n-e1792089727274.jpg%3Ffit%3D694%252C293%26ssl%3D1","slug":"bdc-operator-explains-roles-in-payment-of-yahaya-bellos-childrens-dollar-priced-school-fees"},{"id":"901cyr","title":"NSITF boss calls for stronger collaboration to boost workers’ welfare","excerpt":"By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has urged stronger collaboration among public service agencies to improve workers’ welfare, boost productivity and strengthen social security. The...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nsitf-boss-calls-for-stronger-collaboration-to-boost-workers-welfare/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:28:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.351Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FNigeria-Social-Insurance-Trust-Fund-NSITF-1024x576.jpg","slug":"nsitf-boss-calls-for-stronger-collaboration-to-boost-workers-welfare"},{"id":"r6ki74","title":"2027: INEC sets up C’ttee to audit warehouses, airports, seaports for election logistics","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has set up a multi-agency committee to audit the readiness of warehouses, vehicles and transport hubs, including airports and seaports, ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Electoral Logistics Committee ELOC was inaugura...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-inec-sets-up-cttee-to-audit-warehouses-airports-seaports-for-election-logistics/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:27:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.351Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FINEC.png","slug":"2027-inec-sets-up-cttee-to-audit-warehouses-airports-seaports-for-election-logistics"},{"id":"f5fruu","title":"Headies Founder Animashaun Faults Nigerian Artistes Over Grammy Submissions Amid Headies Postponement","excerpt":"The executive producer and founder of The Headies, Ayo Animashaun, has called out Nigerian artistes for eagerly submitting their work for Grammy consideration while ignoring local recognition. His remarks follow the announcement that the 18th edition of The Headies, originally set for October 23,...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/headies-founder-animashaun-faults-nigerian-artistes-over-grammy-submissions-amid-headies-postponement/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Nosakhale Akhimien","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:27:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:49.485Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FKjhmg-nOhrk","slug":"headies-founder-animashaun-faults-nigerian-artistes-over-grammy-submissions-amid-headies-postponemen"},{"id":"ox2rh6","title":"Soyinka, Akume, Anyaoku fault justice delivery, demand accountability","excerpt":"By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, have called for stronger accountability and more effective justice delivery, warning that fail...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/soyinka-akume-anyaoku-fault-justice-delivery-demand-accountability/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:22:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.351Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fsoyinka.png","slug":"soyinka-akume-anyaoku-fault-justice-delivery-demand-accountability"},{"id":"qbx06","title":"How To Check If Your Phone Is Approved For Use In Nigeria","excerpt":"The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a device verification service that allows Nigerians to check whether mobile phones and other communications equipment are approved for use on the country’s telecommunications networks. The service, known as the Device Checker, can ...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/how-to-check-if-your-phone-is-approved-for-use-in-nigeria/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Donatus Anichukwueze","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:19:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:49.485Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FNCC-telcos.jpg","slug":"how-to-check-if-your-phone-is-approved-for-use-in-nigeria"},{"id":"s8qu8i","title":"Presidency to transmit Police Bill to National Assembly in two weeks","excerpt":"By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidential Working Group said on Thursday it would transmit the National Policing Bill to the National Assembly within two weeks. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Working Group, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this while speaking to journ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/presidency-to-transmit-police-bill-to-national-assembly-in-two-weeks/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:15:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.351Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FSenate1.jpg","slug":"presidency-to-transmit-police-bill-to-national-assembly-in-two-weeks"},{"id":"39pwfw","title":"AIICO advances maternal health through outreach","excerpt":"By Rosemary Iwunze AIICO Insurance Plc, in partnership with HACEY Health Initiative, has reached 1,000 participants through a two-day maternal health outreach at General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos State, providing essential health education, screening services and maternal care supplies to support ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/aiico-advances-maternal-health-through-outreach/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:13:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.351Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-4.52.41-PM-1024x621.jpeg","slug":"aiico-advances-maternal-health-through-outreach"},{"id":"srwmhu","title":"2027: Any opposition coalition candidate can beat Tinubu — PRP replies APC chairman","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has said any candidate presented by the emerging opposition coalition can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, declaring that the APC would have no future if the...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-any-opposition-coalition-candidate-can-beat-tinubu-prp-replies-apc-chairman/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:09:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.585Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FTinubu12.png","slug":"2027-any-opposition-coalition-candidate-can-beat-tinubu-prp-replies-apc-chairman"},{"id":"2c2icq","title":"Leo Stan Eke donates 34 bags of rice to Vanguard founder, Uncle Sam","excerpt":"By Efe Onodjae Businessman Leo Stan Eke has donated 34 bags of rice to the founder of Vanguard Media, Uncle Sam, at his residence in Anthony, Lagos. The donation was presented by members of the Vanguard Alumni Association on behalf of Eke, who had directed the association to deliver the gift duri...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/leo-stan-eke-donates-34-bags-of-rice-to-vanguard-founder-uncle-sam/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:04:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.585Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-7.00.17-PM-1-1024x768.jpeg","slug":"leo-stan-eke-donates-34-bags-of-rice-to-vanguard-founder-uncle-sam"},{"id":"ruuo0d","title":"FG opens fresh round of terrorism suspects’ mass trials","excerpt":"The cases commenced on Thursday before eight separate judges occupying different courtrooms of the court complex in Abuja. The post FG opens fresh round of terrorism suspects’ mass trials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917412-fg-opens-fresh-round-of-terrorism-suspects-mass-trials.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ndidiamaka Ede","publishDate":"2026-10-15T18:00:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.307Z","category":"local","slug":"fg-opens-fresh-round-of-terrorism-suspects-mass-trials"},{"id":"gtu2z2","title":"Senate passes workers’ compensation trust fund, federal polytechnics bills","excerpt":"The Senate on Thursday passed the Nigerian Employees’ Compensation Trust Fund Agency Establishment Bill, 2026, and the Federal Polytechnics Act Amendment Bill, 2026. The bills were passed after the Senate recommitted them to the Committee of the Whole for further legislative scrutiny and consider...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/senate-passes-workers-compensation-trust-fund-federal-polytechnics-bills/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Kayode Lawal","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:59:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:50.012Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2FSenate-1.png","slug":"senate-passes-workers-compensation-trust-fund-federal-polytechnics-bills"},{"id":"b6ey29","title":"Nigerian govt reopens First Niger Bridge","excerpt":"The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge to traffic after about 38 days of closure, restoring the link between Onitsha in Anambra State and Asaba in Delta State. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, reopened the bridge on Thursday alongside federal and state representatives, inclu...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/nigerian-govt-reopens-first-niger-bridge/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Joe Chukindi","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:56:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:50.012Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F1002436717.jpg","slug":"nigerian-govt-reopens-first-niger-bridge"},{"id":"8b46dt","title":"Ogun deputy gov urges proactive physical planning to tackle slums, flooding","excerpt":"Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has called for proactive physical planning to address rapid urbanisation, slums, and flooding in the sta Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-deputy-gov-urges-proactive-physical-planning-to-tackle-slums-flooding/","url":"https://punchng.com/ogun-deputy-gov-urges-proactive-physical-planning-to-tackle-slums-flooding/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:55:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T23:18:57.567Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"ogun-deputy-gov-urges-proactive-physical-planning-to-tackle-slums-flooding"},{"id":"i8wayq","title":"Court acquits Malabu Oil, Aliyu Abubakar of OPL 245 deal charges","excerpt":"The court held that the EFCC failed to prove the OPL 245 related charges beyond reasonable doubt. The post Court acquits Malabu Oil, Aliyu Abubakar of OPL 245 deal charges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917410-court-acquits-malabu-oil-aliyu-abubakar-of-opl-245-deal-charges.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ndidiamaka Ede","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:53:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.307Z","category":"local","slug":"court-acquits-malabu-oil-aliyu-abubakar-of-opl-245-deal-charges"},{"id":"5wlzqx","title":"Why Tinubu holds traditional institutions in high esteem — Shettima","excerpt":"–Says royal fathers ‘re indispensable for progress and ultimate develolment By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to fostering unity among Nigerians and driving economic development th...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/why-tinubu-holds-traditional-institutions-in-high-esteem-shettima/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:46:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.585Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fimage-64-e1790634873530-1024x719.png","slug":"why-tinubu-holds-traditional-institutions-in-high-esteem-shettima"},{"id":"ryfbcd","title":"I sponsor Muslims to Mecca; many work for me – Akpabio","excerpt":"By Henry Umoru, ABUJA The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained that he has nothing against Islam and Muslims, revealing that he sponsors pilgrims to Mecca annually. And has been doing so for 25 years. Read Also: APC ruined Nigerians’ lives — Abdullahi; We’re solving problems Atiku cr...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/i-sponsor-muslims-to-mecca-many-work-for-me-akpabio/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:45:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.585Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2Fimage-215-1024x645.png","slug":"i-sponsor-muslims-to-mecca-many-work-for-me-akpabio"},{"id":"gogrpu","title":"NCDs fastest-growing disease burden in Nigeria — Official","excerpt":"He said the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) had reduced maternal deaths by 22 per cent and newborn deaths by 10 per cent. The post NCDs fastest-growing disease burden in Nigeria — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917408-ncds-fastest-growing-disease-burden-in-nigeria-official.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Agency Report","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:45:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T21:18:48.307Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2024%2F10%2FMuhammad-Ali-Pate.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"ncds-fastest-growing-disease-burden-in-nigeria-official"},{"id":"d154sm","title":"2027: Tinubu will face Nigerians, not opposition figures — Makinde camp fires back at APC chairman","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Anthony Ehilebo, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication to Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2027 Presidential Campaign, has dismissed the APC’s claim that Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde and Donald Duke are no match for President Bola Tinubu, saying the Pr...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-tinubu-will-face-nigerians-not-opposition-figures-makinde-camp-fires-back-at-apc-chairman/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:41:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.585Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fmakinde.jpg","slug":"2027-tinubu-will-face-nigerians-not-opposition-figures-makinde-camp-fires-back-at-apc-chairman"},{"id":"9etx05","title":"Opposition parties backing Tinubu remind us of Abacha’s ‘leprous fingers’ transition — Duke","excerpt":"Donald Duke likens opposition parties backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid to Abacha’s notorious ‘five leprous fingers’, warning that Nigeria is heading towards disaster as political rivals rally behind the president. The post Opposition parties backing Tinubu remind us of Abacha’s ‘leprous fing...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917406-opposition-parties-backing-tinubu-remind-us-of-abachas-leprous-fingers-transition-duke.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ekemini Simon","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:38:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.318Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F06%2F242048148_406318167517349_5478599039011014958_n-e1782035071514.jpg%3Ffit%3D960%252C541%26ssl%3D1","slug":"opposition-parties-backing-tinubu-remind-us-of-abachas-leprous-fingers-transition-duke"},{"id":"i65nnn","title":"2027: Lagos CP warns politicians against violence","excerpt":"By Evelyn Usman The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, vowing to arrest, investigate and prosecute anyone found culpable. Fatai also cautioned a...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-lagos-cp-warns-politicians-against-violence/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:32:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.585Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-6.16.55-PM-1024x768.jpeg","slug":"2027-lagos-cp-warns-politicians-against-violence"},{"id":"zblmnx","title":"FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services","excerpt":"Mr Aina said the reforms followed an assessment that revealed PHCs were in poor condition when the current administration began implementing health sector reforms. The post FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917404-fg-revitalises-4434-phcs-expands-access-to-quality-healthcare-services.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Agency Report","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:31:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.318Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F07%2F744872841_1494305572737856_5690516477756973626_n.jpg%3Ffit%3D2048%252C1366%26ssl%3D1","slug":"fg-revitalises-4434-phcs-expands-access-to-quality-healthcare-services"},{"id":"7ic1b4","title":"Court dismisses contractor’s N170 million Lagos Trade Fair claim, clears Zenith Bank","excerpt":"The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N170 million contract suit instituted by Micheleti & Tal Ltd against the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and Zenith Bank over the award of a contract for the rehabilitation of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, dated October 14, 20...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/court-dismisses-contractors-n170-million-lagos-trade-fair-claim-clears-zenith-bank/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Emeka Onyeks","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:26:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:19:02.118Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Ffederal-high-court-1.webp","slug":"court-dismisses-contractors-n170-million-lagos-trade-fair-claim-clears-zenith-bank"},{"id":"efndjo","title":"NBA probes Imo govt’s ‘N100 million gift’ to Owerri branch","excerpt":"The probe followed concerns by NBA Owerri Branch members about the branch chairman’s receipt and disbursement of the N100 million gift from the government. The post NBA probes Imo govt’s ‘N100 million gift’ to Owerri branch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917400-nba-probes-imo-govts-n100-million-gift-to-owerri-branch.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Chinagorom Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:25:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.318Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F07%2F698253908_17925947706321480_1141260551593474309_n-e1784527430107.jpg%3Ffit%3D874%252C600%26ssl%3D1","slug":"nba-probes-imo-govts-n100-million-gift-to-owerri-branch"},{"id":"yr8ub8","title":"NCC survey finds gaps in licensees’ readiness for Internet code","excerpt":"…Only two fully prepared for implementation …Launches working group to tackle internet governance challenges By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has found that only two of 19 licensees surveyed are fully ready to implement the Internet Code of Practice, ICOP, 2026. Nine re...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ncc-survey-finds-gaps-in-licensees-readiness-for-internet-code/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:18:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.585Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Fncc.jpeg","slug":"ncc-survey-finds-gaps-in-licensees-readiness-for-internet-code"},{"id":"o67und","title":"2027: APC will convert membership strength to victory, Yilwatda tells defectors","excerpt":"The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured party members that the ruling party will translate its numerical strength and organisational capacity into victory in the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja when he received...","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-apc-will-convert-membership-strength-to-victory-yilwatda-tells-defectors/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:15:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:47.426Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-apc-will-convert-membership-strength-to-victory-yilwatda-tells-defectors"},{"id":"u7m6k9","title":"JUSUN suspends Nasarawa strike for two weeks","excerpt":"By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Nasarawa State chapter, has suspended its month-long strike to demand financial autonomy for the state judiciary for two weeks. The union announced the suspension in a statement issued on Thursday following a meeting of its Stat...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/jusun-suspends-nasarawa-strike-for-two-weeks/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:12:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:48.965Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F06%2FJUSUN-1024x652.jpg","slug":"jusun-suspends-nasarawa-strike-for-two-weeks"},{"id":"ksks4p","title":"Firm seeks balanced reporting on consumer protection, direct selling in Nigeria","excerpt":"A direct selling firm, QNET, has urged media practitioners in Nigeria to improve reporting on consumer protection and the direct selling industry. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-seeks-balanced-reporting-on-consumer-protection-direct-selling-in-nigeria/","url":"https://punchng.com/firm-seeks-balanced-reporting-on-consumer-protection-direct-selling-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:09:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:47.426Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"firm-seeks-balanced-reporting-on-consumer-protection-direct-selling-in-nigeria"},{"id":"6zql2j","title":"Akpabio cautions public against misinterpreting plenary debates","excerpt":"Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned Nigerians against taking lawmakers’ contributions during plenary out of context after his suicide bill remarks Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-cautions-public-against-misinterpreting-plenary-debates/","url":"https://punchng.com/akpabio-cautions-public-against-misinterpreting-plenary-debates/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:07:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:47.426Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"akpabio-cautions-public-against-misinterpreting-plenary-debates"},{"id":"a8fkfp","title":"70% of terrorists destabilising Nigeria are foreigners – Akpabio","excerpt":"“So, people who are misinterpreting what we discuss here. I just want them to know that most of those people, more than 70 per cent, are not Nigerians, those who are destabilising the security of this country. You need to know that,” he said. The post 70% of terrorists destabilising Nigeria are f...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917394-70-of-terrorists-destabilising-nigeria-are-foreigners-akpabio.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Abdulqudus Ogundapo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:05:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:48.318Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2024%2F08%2FGodswill-Akpabio.jpg%3Ffit%3D1000%252C559%26ssl%3D1","slug":"70-of-terrorists-destabilising-nigeria-are-foreigners-akpabio"},{"id":"w74u3","title":"Fitch Ratings revises outlooks of nine Nigerian banks, two bank holding companies","excerpt":"Fitch Ratings has revised the outlooks of nine Nigerian banks and two bank holding companies to Positive from Stable, citing improvements in Nigeria’s economic policy framework, foreign exchange reserves and operating environment. The post Fitch Ratings revises outlooks of nine Nigerian banks, tw...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/fitch-ratings-revises-outlooks-of-nine-nigerian-banks-two-bank-holding-companies/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Israel Ojoko","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:03:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T13:19:02.118Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FFitch-Ratings.webp","slug":"fitch-ratings-revises-outlooks-of-nine-nigerian-banks-two-bank-holding-companies"},{"id":"csj38l","title":"Customs seize smuggled goods worth ₦721.9m in Sokoto, Zamfara","excerpt":"The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Command, has seized smuggled goods worth ₦721.9m, including second-hand clothes and unregistered drugs. 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A survey in the Kebbi State capital showed that several station...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/petrol-price-cut-filling-stations-shut-in-kebbi-motorists-stranded/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mikal Attah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T16:15:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:50.012Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F11%2Ffuel.jpg","slug":"petrol-price-cut-filling-stations-shut-in-kebbi-motorists-stranded"},{"id":"iv13a7","title":"Tears, looting as Army evicts civilians from Effurun barracks","excerpt":"By Jimitota Onoyume, Assistant News Editor About one million civilian residents and traders at the Mammy area of the Nigerian Army barracks in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, have been evicted, their shops and buildings demolished. 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The p...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/nigeria-south-africa-others-face-209-billion-funding-gap-for-black-owned-businesses-report/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Israel Ojoko","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:45:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:59.449Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fbritish-international-investment.4c88e551.webp","slug":"nigeria-south-africa-others-face-209-billion-funding-gap-for-black-owned-businesses-report"},{"id":"mi84v2","title":"2027: APC, ADC in war of words over economic hardship","excerpt":"The spokesman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of ruining the lives of Nigerians with its policies. Responding, APC spokesman, Felix Morka, accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, of contributing to the country’s econ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-apc-adc-in-war-of-words-over-economic-hardship/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:39:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:51.026Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAPC-ADC-1-1.jpg","slug":"2027-apc-adc-in-war-of-words-over-economic-hardship"},{"id":"puwoae","title":"Make sure subsidy savings go to poor citizens, IMF tells Nigerian Govt, others","excerpt":"“And our advice in many places has been to phase these subsidies gradually, and make sure that what you save from the subsidy reform is well targeted to those who actually need it,” the fund said. The post Make sure subsidy savings go to poor citizens, IMF tells Nigerian Govt, others appeared fir...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917361-make-sure-subsidy-savings-go-to-poor-citizens-imf-tells-nigerian-govt-others.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Oladeinde Olawoyin","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:27:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:48.700Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_6440-scaled-e1792077983463.jpeg%3Ffit%3D2560%252C1600%26ssl%3D1","slug":"make-sure-subsidy-savings-go-to-poor-citizens-imf-tells-nigerian-govt-others"},{"id":"fetdep","title":"Wike warns politicians against manufacturing grievances to win power","excerpt":"….Laments decline in presidential election turnout By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned politicians against manufacturing grievances to win power, saying the tactic can “become the weapon that divides the country tomorrow.” Wike gave the wa...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/wike-warns-politicians-against-manufacturing-grievances-to-win-power/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:26:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:48.965Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FWike-682x1024.jpeg","slug":"wike-warns-politicians-against-manufacturing-grievances-to-win-power"},{"id":"z1n9cm","title":"Army destroys Lakurawa camps in Sokoto, kills terrorists","excerpt":"Nigerian Army troops have destroyed Lakurawa terrorists’ camps in Waria Forest, Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State, neutralising several terrorists in a firefight Read More: https://punchng.com/army-destroys-lakurawa-camps-in-sokoto-kills-terrorists/","url":"https://punchng.com/army-destroys-lakurawa-camps-in-sokoto-kills-terrorists/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:24:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:47.718Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"army-destroys-lakurawa-camps-in-sokoto-kills-terrorists"},{"id":"8bpzkx","title":"2027: No vacancy in senate presidency, senators declare","excerpt":"By Henry Umoru, Abuja Ahead of January 16, 2027, National Assembly elections and nine months to the inauguration of presiding officers for the incoming 11th Senate, the Senate has declared that there is no vacancy in the office of the Senate President. With this development, strong indications ha...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-no-vacancy-in-senate-presidency-senators-declare/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:23:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:48.965Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FPresident-of-the-Senate-Godwill-Akpabio-1024x715.jpeg","slug":"2027-no-vacancy-in-senate-presidency-senators-declare"},{"id":"exb95x","title":"Nigeria Airways pension payments stalled by FEC in 2006 — Fani-Kayode","excerpt":"By Dickson Omobola Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said members of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, rejected a proposal to pay pensioners of the defunct Nigeria Airways in 2006, prolonging their wait for their entitlements. Fani-Kayode, now Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Sou...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigeria-airways-pension-payments-stalled-by-fec-in-2006-fani-kayode/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:21:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:48.965Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FFani-Kayode.jpeg","slug":"nigeria-airways-pension-payments-stalled-by-fec-in-2006-fani-kayode"},{"id":"a948jd","title":"Nigeria’s inflation eases to 14.63% in September","excerpt":"Food inflation stood at 19.59 per cent year-on-year in September, slightly higher than the 19.57 per cent recorded in August, but lower than the 20.16 per cent reported in September 2025. The post Nigeria’s inflation eases to 14.63% in September appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917357-nigerias-inflation-eases-to-14-63-in-september.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ezekiel Oyero","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:14:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:48.700Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2024%2F12%2FNational_Bureau_of_Statistics.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C643%26ssl%3D1","slug":"nigerias-inflation-eases-to-1463-in-september"},{"id":"81blom","title":"NPFL: Barau FC boosted by Hilary Ekawu’s return ahead of Rivers United clash","excerpt":"Barau FC have received a major injury boost with the return of midfielder Hilary Ekawu ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, match against Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. Ekawu has been sidelined for two months due to an undisclosed injury but is now back in contention as Barau...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/npfl-barau-fc-boosted-by-hilary-ekawus-return-ahead-of-rivers-united-clash/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Taiwo Adesanya","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:14:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:51.026Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FIMG_20250710_194611.jpg","slug":"npfl-barau-fc-boosted-by-hilary-ekawus-return-ahead-of-rivers-united-clash"},{"id":"nfp9ex","title":"Reps advance bill to establish renewable energy authority","excerpt":"By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has passed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, for second reading, setting the stage for further legislative consideration of a proposed National Authority for Renewable Energy (NARE). The bill, sponsored by Afam Victor Ogene, membe...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/reps-advance-bill-to-establish-renewable-energy-authority/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:13:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:48.965Z","category":"library","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FREPS-.jpg","slug":"reps-advance-bill-to-establish-renewable-energy-authority"},{"id":"uw8i3r","title":"NPHCDA renovates 3,526 PHCs, targets more functional centres","excerpt":"The NPHCDA has renovated 3,526 primary healthcare centres across Nigeria, with work ongoing at 908 more to improve access to basic healthcare services. Read More: https://punchng.com/nphcda-renovates-3526-phcs-targets-more-functional-centres/","url":"https://punchng.com/nphcda-renovates-3526-phcs-targets-more-functional-centres/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:10:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:47.718Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nphcda-renovates-3526-phcs-targets-more-functional-centres"},{"id":"blxw6g","title":"Nigerian Govt clears air on electricity tariff hike","excerpt":"The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has debunked claims that the Federal Government plans to increase electricity tariff. Tegbe gave the assurance while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for five interconnected mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts and a 17.74-megaw...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/nigerian-govt-clears-air-on-electricity-tariff-hike/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Vanessa Onah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:08:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:51.026Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fjoseph-Tegbe.jpeg","slug":"nigerian-govt-clears-air-on-electricity-tariff-hike"},{"id":"aaerf7","title":"Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 14.64% in September","excerpt":"Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped further in September 2026 to 14.64 per cent from 15.39 per cent recorded in August. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report released on Thursday. This indicated that the country’s inflation rate eased ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/nigerias-inflation-rate-drops-to-14-64-in-september/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:07:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:51.026Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F03%2Finflation1.jpg","slug":"nigerias-inflation-rate-drops-to-1464-in-september"},{"id":"8vq1xs","title":"Four feared dead, many injured as fuel tanker explodes in Edo","excerpt":"By Ozioruva Aliu, Beni City Tragedy struck in Oluku, Ovia Noth East local government area around the Benin-Lagos Highway on Thursday as a tanker laden with petrol exploded in the afternoon, consuming four people, including military personnel, while several persons suffered various degrees of inju...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/four-feared-dead-many-injured-as-fuel-tanker-explodes-in-edo/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:05:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.956Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F01%2FIMG-20250119-WA0033.jpg","slug":"four-feared-dead-many-injured-as-fuel-tanker-explodes-in-edo"},{"id":"43woae","title":"Intersociety claims 7,500 Christians killed in Africa","excerpt":"A lleges Nigeria accounts for 4,300 deaths in nine months By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has claimed that about 7,500 Christians were killed in attacks across several African countries between January and October 10, 2026, al...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/intersociety-claims-7500-christians-killed-in-africa/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:00:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.956Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fpolice-1.png","slug":"intersociety-claims-7500-christians-killed-in-africa"},{"id":"cvdmfh","title":"Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade suffers ankle fracture","excerpt":"By Adegboyega Adeleye Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is facing at least three months on the sidelines after suffering a fracture to her right ankle during Nigeria’s 5-0 victory over Comoros in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers on Tuesday, according to ESPN. The Paris Saint-Germain forwar...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/super-falcons-captain-rasheedat-ajibade-suffers-ankle-fracture/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:59:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.956Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FRasheedat-Ajibade-1024x851.jpeg","slug":"super-falcons-captain-rasheedat-ajibade-suffers-ankle-fracture"},{"id":"txr0hv","title":"NPFL cracks down on fan over threat to officials, away teams","excerpt":"The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has directed that a football fan, Jamilu Murtala, be suspended from all league activities with immediate effect because of his continuous threat to the safety of match officials and away teams. Ranchers Bees, who have currently adopted the Sani Abacha St...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/npfl-cracks-down-on-fan-over-threat-to-officials-away-teams/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:57:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:51.026Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FNPFL_logo.jpg","slug":"npfl-cracks-down-on-fan-over-threat-to-officials-away-teams"},{"id":"vxr9l9","title":"Things to know about checking your phone’s NCC approval status","excerpt":"Nigerians can check their phone’s NCC approval status by dialling 315# or visiting the commission’s portal to verify its compliance with local standards. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-checking-your-phones-ncc-approval-status/","url":"https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-checking-your-phones-ncc-approval-status/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:55:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:47.718Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"things-to-know-about-checking-your-phones-ncc-approval-status"},{"id":"rlywoo","title":"FIFA U-17 Women’s W/Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos Eye Gold In Morocco","excerpt":"For almost two decades, Nigeria’s Flamingos dominated the continent, becoming one of its most feared teams. But on the world stage, the story was different. They repeatedly failed to cross the quarter-finals hurdle at the U-17 Women’s World Cup. But on a dramatic night in 2022, the Fl...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/fifa-u-17-womens-w-cup-nigerias-flamingos-hunt-for-glory-on-african-soil/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Emmanuel Egobiambu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:53:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T19:18:49.654Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fflamingos.jpg","slug":"fifa-u-17-womens-wcup-nigerias-flamingos-eye-gold-in-morocco"},{"id":"3vbkgg","title":"NCC phone approval USSD code: How to check if your phone is approved in Nigeria","excerpt":"The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) phone approval USSD code is *315#, which Nigerians can dial to check whether their mobile phones and other eligible devices are approved and verified for use on local telecommunications networks. The service, known as the NCC Device Checker, allows con...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ncc-phone-approval-ussd-code-how-to-check-if-your-phone-is-approved-in-nigeria/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:49:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.956Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FphonesNigeria-1024x576.jpeg","slug":"ncc-phone-approval-ussd-code-how-to-check-if-your-phone-is-approved-in-nigeria"},{"id":"ljhqaz","title":"APC ruined Nigerians’ lives — Abdullahi; We’re solving problems Atiku created, Morka replies","excerpt":"By Bayo Wahab The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of ruining Nigerians’ lives through its policies, while the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, blamed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for con...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/apc-ruined-nigerians-lives-abdullahi-were-solving-problems-atiku-created-morka-replies/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:41:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.956Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FFotoJet-86-1024x680.jpg","slug":"apc-ruined-nigerians-lives-abdullahi-were-solving-problems-atiku-created-morka-replies"},{"id":"hqlzd7","title":"NHIA boosts fee-for-service payments to hospitals by 373%","excerpt":"The National Health Insurance Authority has increased reimbursements to healthcare providers under its fee-for-service arrangement by 373 per cent as part of efforts to improve service quality and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s health insurance system. The Director-General of the NHIA, Dr...","url":"https://punchng.com/nhia-boosts-fee-for-service-payments-to-hospitals-by-373/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:37:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:47.718Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nhia-boosts-fee-for-service-payments-to-hospitals-by-373"},{"id":"8sg9ak","title":"Malabu Oil: Court acquits Abubakar, others on money laundering charges","excerpt":"By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted oil mogul Aliyu Abubakar, who was accused of complicity in the criminal diversion of funds linked to the Malabu Oil & Gas Limited deal. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, als...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/malabu-oil-court-acquits-abubakar-others-on-money-laundering-charges/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:36:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.956Z","category":"local","slug":"malabu-oil-court-acquits-abubakar-others-on-money-laundering-charges"},{"id":"4lnyx","title":"Nigeria’s energy inflation more than doubles to 10.85% in September","excerpt":"Nigeria’s energy inflation rate more than doubled on a year-on-year basis to 10.85% in September 2026, rising sharply from 4.69% in August as energy price pressures intensified across the country. The post Nigeria’s energy inflation more than doubles to 10.85% in September appeared first on Naira...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/nigerias-energy-inflation-more-than-doubles-to-10-85-in-september/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Emmanuel Azubuike","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:36:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T11:18:59.449Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fpetrol-subsidy.webp","slug":"nigerias-energy-inflation-more-than-doubles-to-1085-in-september"},{"id":"rh6mju","title":"[UPDATED] No Plan To Increase Electricity Tariff, FG Insists","excerpt":"The Federal Government has said there is no plan to increase electricity tariffs, contrary to insinuations in some quarters of a planned increase in electricity tariffs. It assured Nigerians that the President Bola Tinubu administration is focused on improving power supply across the country to a...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/15/no-plan-to-increase-electricity-tariff-fg/","source":"Channels Television","author":"OpeOluwani Akintayo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:35:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:50.094Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FElectricity-Tariff-Hike.jpg","slug":"updated-no-plan-to-increase-electricity-tariff-fg-insists"},{"id":"i89tb6","title":"UPDATED: Nigeria’s inflation dropped to 14.63% in September, says NBS","excerpt":"The National Bureau of Statistics says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63 per cent in September 2026, down from 15.39 per cent in August. 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NBA said the panel would investigate allegations concerning the ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/nba-probes-imo-branch-over-alleged-mismanagement-of-n100m-govt-gift/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Kayode Lawal","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:26:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:49.960Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fnba-flag.jpg","slug":"nba-probes-imo-branch-over-alleged-mismanagement-of-n100m-govt-gift"},{"id":"243an5","title":"2027: INEC debunks report on voter register display in Lagos","excerpt":"By Olayinka Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has debunked a media report alleging that the register of voters was not displayed at some registration centres in Alimosho and Shomolu Local Government Areas of the state. 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The post Nigeria’s inflation slows to 14.63% in September, fourth straight monthly decline in 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/nigerias-inflation-slows-to-14-63-in-september-fourth-straight-monthly-decline-in-2026/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-10-15T13:11:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T09:18:59.460Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FFood-inflation-2-1.webp","slug":"nigerias-inflation-slows-to-1463-in-september-fourth-straight-monthly-decline-in-2026"},{"id":"4d7jtb","title":"BREAKING: Nigeria’s inflation drops to 14.63% in September 2026 — NBS","excerpt":"Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 14.63% in September 2026, down from 15.39% recorded in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The post BREAKING: Nigeria’s inflation drops to 14.63% in September 2026 — NBS appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/nigerias-inflation-drops-to-14-63-in-september-2026-nbs/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-10-15T13:11:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:52.523Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FBREAKING.webp","slug":"breaking-nigerias-inflation-drops-to-1463-in-september-2026-nbs"},{"id":"dmgzj1","title":"Cardoso: Nigeria to replicate remittance reforms to diversify FX earnings","excerpt":"*Says Nigeria must lead Africa’s investment drive through reforms By Babajide Komolafe The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said Nigeria will replicate the reforms that boosted diaspora remittances to diversify its foreign exchange (FX) earnings and reduce depen...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/cardoso-nigeria-to-replicate-remittance-reforms-to-diversify-fx-earnings/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-15T13:00:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.404Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FCardoso.webp","slug":"cardoso-nigeria-to-replicate-remittance-reforms-to-diversify-fx-earnings"},{"id":"6bukv8","title":"Cross River land agency, DG win awards","excerpt":"The Cross River State Geographic Information Agency and its DG, William Archibong Jr., have won two awards at the 2026 Nigeria GovTech Public Service Award Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-land-agency-dg-win-awards/","url":"https://punchng.com/cross-river-land-agency-dg-win-awards/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:54:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.140Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"cross-river-land-agency-dg-win-awards"},{"id":"dri83k","title":"Ondo crash: Search and recovery operations still ongoing – NAF","excerpt":"The Nigerian Air Force says search and recovery operations are ongoing for its crashed aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, amid residents’ environmental conc Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-search-and-recovery-operations-still-ongoing-naf/","url":"https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-search-and-recovery-operations-still-ongoing-naf/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:46:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.140Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"ondo-crash-search-and-recovery-operations-still-ongoing-naf"},{"id":"2xktag","title":"Ex-NPA MD, Dabo dumps APC","excerpt":"A former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Aminu Dabo, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC. Dabo, who was chairman of the APC caucus in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State, resigned from the party in a letter dated October 7, 2026. The letter was addressed to t...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/ex-npa-md-dabo-dumps-apc/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:45:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:50.032Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAminu-Dabo.jpg","slug":"ex-npa-md-dabo-dumps-apc"},{"id":"8gjvn1","title":"DMO: Nigeria spends N5.28 trillion on domestic debt service in H1 2026","excerpt":"Nigeria spent N5.28 trillion servicing domestic debt in the first half of 2026, with interest and rental payments accounting for N4.95 trillion of the total. The post DMO: Nigeria spends N5.28 trillion on domestic debt service in H1 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/dmo-nigeria-spends-n5-28-trillion-on-domestic-debt-service-in-h1-2026/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:39:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:59.489Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fdmo.webp","slug":"dmo-nigeria-spends-n528-trillion-on-domestic-debt-service-in-h1-2026"},{"id":"ep870f","title":"CBN’s rate cut appropriate, monetary stance still tight — IMF","excerpt":"…Inflation decline supports monetary policy recalibration …Calls for structural reforms to attract private investment, create jobs …Warns against relying solely on oil revenues to finance development The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN, decision t...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/cbns-rate-cut-appropriate-monetary-stance-still-tight-imf/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:39:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.404Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FIMF.jpg","slug":"cbns-rate-cut-appropriate-monetary-stance-still-tight-imf"},{"id":"p70t2s","title":"How ex-SUG president died at NYSC camp – Official","excerpt":"The deceased hailed from Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria. The post How ex-SUG president died at NYSC camp – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917333-how-ex-sug-president-died-at-nysc-camp-official.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Chinagorom Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:38:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.668Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FLate-Daniel-PHOTO-Facebook-page-e1792067732496.jpg%3Ffit%3D675%252C379%26ssl%3D1","slug":"how-ex-sug-president-died-at-nysc-camp-official"},{"id":"tl4hf0","title":"FAAC shares N2.428trn among FG, states, LGs","excerpt":"Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.428 trillion among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils as revenue accrued to the Federation Account and proceeds from Value Added Tax (VAT) for September 2026. 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Yesufu made the argument on X, saying the demands politicians face w...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/aisha-yesufu-questions-nigerians-moral-right-to-condemn-politicians-for-looting/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:34:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:50.032Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FAisha-Yesufu-.jpg","slug":"aisha-yesufu-questions-nigerians-moral-right-to-condemn-politicians-for-looting"},{"id":"esisr1","title":"2027: Quiz me directly — Atiku launches portal to interact with Nigerians","excerpt":"The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has launched a new portal where Nigerians can ask him questions about his political record and plans for the country. Atiku’s media aide, Phrank Shaibu, disclosed this in a statement, saying the platform, tagged A...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-quiz-me-directly-atiku-launches-portal-to-interact-with-nigerians/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:34:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:50.032Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FAbubakar-Atiku.jpg","slug":"2027-quiz-me-directly-atiku-launches-portal-to-interact-with-nigerians"},{"id":"4eoeio","title":"Nigeria’s image: Clarity, competence, not propaganda, will restore trust — Momoh, Peterside","excerpt":"By John Alechenu, Abuja The Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Nigerian Reputation Management Group (NRMG), Dr John Momoh, has said Nigeria does not need propaganda to improve its international image, but clarity in policymaking, consistency in governance and competence in service delivery. 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The post CBN’s interest rate reset is the “right thing” to...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/cbns-interest-rate-reset-is-the-right-thing-to-do-imfs-zeine-ould-zeidane/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:23:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:59.489Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FImage-2026-10-15T132059.792.jpg","slug":"cbns-interest-rate-reset-is-the-right-thing-to-do-imfs-zeine-ould-zeidane"},{"id":"hrdsvh","title":"CBN interest rate reset a “right move” — IMF","excerpt":"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) September interest rate cut as the right move, saying Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing inflation while monetary policy remains tight. The post CBN interest rate reset a “right move” — IMF appe...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/cbn-interest-rate-reset-a-right-move-imf/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:23:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:52.523Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FImage-2026-10-15T132059.792.jpg","slug":"cbn-interest-rate-reset-a-right-move-imf"},{"id":"x2mrwk","title":"Obasanjo inherited Nigeria Airways mess as President – Fani-Kayode replies Keyamo","excerpt":"Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Thursday, said former President Olusegun Obasanjo inherited the Nigeria Airways “mess” when he assumed power in 1999. Fani-Kayode, who was the Minister of Aviation under Obasanjo, made the remark in response to comments by the c...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/obasanjo-inherited-nigeria-airways-mess-as-president-fani-kayode-replies-keyamo/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:22:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:50.032Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FFani-Kayode-.jpg","slug":"obasanjo-inherited-nigeria-airways-mess-as-president-fani-kayode-replies-keyamo"},{"id":"hfzlts","title":"Soldiers, terrorists killed in midnight terror attack on Borno military base","excerpt":"Sources said 15 soldiers and five members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed in the encounter. The post Soldiers, terrorists killed in midnight terror attack on Borno military base appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917325-soldiers-terrorists-killed-in-midnight-terror-attack-on-borno-military-base.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Yakubu Mohammed","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:16:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.668Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F05%2FISS-Today-pic-1-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D2560%252C1920%26ssl%3D1","slug":"soldiers-terrorists-killed-in-midnight-terror-attack-on-borno-military-base"},{"id":"6d98w","title":"NIS vows justice after officer killed in Niger attack","excerpt":"The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has vowed to bring the perpetrators of an attack on two of its personnel in Niger to justice, following the death of one officer and serious injury to another. The Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI) Akinsola Akinlabi, sa...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nis-vows-justice-after-officer-killed-in-niger-attack/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:15:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.404Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fnigeria-immigration-service-1024x682.jpeg","slug":"nis-vows-justice-after-officer-killed-in-niger-attack"},{"id":"2oswbp","title":"You cannot govern by proxy, campaign through surrogates, expect votes — Obi’s media office tells Tinubu","excerpt":"By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Peter Obi Media Office has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his decision not to accompany the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council to every campaign event ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying he cannot govern by proxy, campaign throu...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/you-cannot-govern-by-proxy-campaign-through-surrogates-expect-votes-obis-media-office-tells-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T12:08:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.404Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Ftinubu-.png","slug":"you-cannot-govern-by-proxy-campaign-through-surrogates-expect-votes-obis-media-office-tells-tinubu"},{"id":"v1n0s7","title":"NBA probes mismanagement claims of ₦100m Imo govt gift to Owerri branch","excerpt":"The Nigerian Bar Association has set up a committee to investigate its Owerri branch over allegations of mismanaging a ₦100m gift from the Imo State Govt. 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According to him, Nigeria is facing the democ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/votes-dont-count-in-nigeria-dele-farotimi-reveals-only-way-out-video/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:49:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:50.032Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2Fdele-farotimi.jpeg","slug":"votes-dont-count-in-nigeria-dele-farotimi-reveals-only-way-out-video"},{"id":"43rsvn","title":"Diri counters Donald Duke, says Lagos-Calabar coastal highway buildable","excerpt":"Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has rejected former Cross River Governor Donald Duke’s claim that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is unbuildable because of the Niger Delta’s swampy terrain, citing roads and bridges constructed in similar conditions in Bayelsa. 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The post Lagos Trade Fair Complex condemns counterfeit drinks production after NAFDAC raid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917316-lagos-trade-fair-complex-condemns-counterfeit-drinks-production-after-nafdac-raid.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Emmanuel Agbo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:43:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.668Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1001499175-e1792064445161.jpg%3Ffit%3D1108%252C718%26ssl%3D1","slug":"lagos-trade-fair-complex-condemns-counterfeit-drinks-production-after-nafdac-raid"},{"id":"a82z50","title":"2027: ‘Tinubu exposed, should step down’ – Atiku’s spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo","excerpt":"Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said President Bola Tinubu should step down as Nigeria’s leader because he is “unwell”. Okonkwo said the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-tinubu-exposed-should-step-down-atikus-spokesman-kenneth-okonkwo/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:43:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:50.032Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FKenneth-Okonkwo.jpg","slug":"2027-tinubu-exposed-should-step-down-atikus-spokesman-kenneth-okonkwo"},{"id":"afq7ca","title":"Osimhen’s pregnant girlfriend escapes injury in three-vehicle Istanbul accident","excerpt":"Stefanie Kim Ladewig, the pregnant girlfriend of Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen, has escaped injury after being involved in a three-vehicle road accident in Istanbul, Turkey. The 26-year-old model was involved in the collision on Tuesday, October 13, while eight months pregnant, according ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/osimhens-pregnant-girlfriend-escapes-injury-in-three-vehicle-istanbul-accident/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:43:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.404Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fosimhen-girlfriend.jpg","slug":"osimhens-pregnant-girlfriend-escapes-injury-in-three-vehicle-istanbul-accident"},{"id":"wmwme2","title":"Nigerian inmates compete in international prison chess championship","excerpt":"The Nigerian Correctional Service has made its debut at the 6th International Chess for Freedom Competition, joining inmates from several other countries. 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The post Court discharges Aliyu Abubaka...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/court-discharges-aliyu-abubakarmalabu-oil-from-efcc-money-laundering-suits/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Emeka Onyeks","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:37:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:59.489Z","category":"safety","slug":"court-discharges-aliyu-abubakarmalabu-oil-from-efcc-money-laundering-suits"},{"id":"21vpgb","title":"Government debt is swallowing the money Nigerian businesses need to grow","excerpt":"Nigeria’s banks have rarely been in better health. They have just been recapitalised, they are posting some of the largest profits in their history, and they are full of cash. The post Government debt is swallowing the money Nigerian businesses need to grow appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/government-debt-is-swallowing-the-money-nigerian-businesses-need-to-grow/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Op-Ed Contributor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:29:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T07:18:59.489Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Fnew-Tinubu1.webp","slug":"government-debt-is-swallowing-the-money-nigerian-businesses-need-to-grow"},{"id":"f741xp","title":"Blue Silks: Non-litigation lawyers file lawsuits against Supreme Court chief registrar’s LPDC petition","excerpt":"Nigerian non-litigation lawyers have approached the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and the National Industrial Court of Nigeria to challenge a petition against the Blue Silks rank, filed before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/blue-silks-non-litigation-lawyers-file-lawsuits-against-supreme-court-chief-registrars-lpdc-petition/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Chris Johnson","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:29:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:50.032Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FCourt.jpg","slug":"blue-silks-non-litigation-lawyers-file-lawsuits-against-supreme-court-chief-registrars-lpdc-petition"},{"id":"5er5jp","title":"Nigerian authors gain global distribution channel as Spotify launches audiobooks","excerpt":"The service gives Nigerian listeners access to more than 350,000 titles. The post Nigerian authors gain global distribution channel as Spotify launches audiobooks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/artsbooks/917310-nigerian-authors-gain-global-distribution-channel-as-spotify-launches-audiobooks.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Premium Times","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:27:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.668Z","category":"library","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2022%2F04%2FSpotify.jpeg%3Ffit%3D700%252C394%26ssl%3D1","slug":"nigerian-authors-gain-global-distribution-channel-as-spotify-launches-audiobooks"},{"id":"i3mbct","title":"Court adjourns Mohbad’s son’s DNA case","excerpt":"The singer died on 12 September 2023. The post Court adjourns Mohbad’s son’s DNA case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/917309-court-adjourns-mohbads-sons-dna-case.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Friday Omosola","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:26:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.668Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FMohbad-and-his-son-Liam.webp%3Ffit%3D620%252C412%26ssl%3D1","slug":"court-adjourns-mohbads-sons-dna-case"},{"id":"zc9dxm","title":"Lagos announces Independence Bridge diversion ahead of repairs","excerpt":"The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Independence Bridge from Oct 16-18, 2026, for urgent asphalt repairs by the FMW. 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The post Judge watches suspects’ confession video recording in Arise TV journalist murder case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917305-judge-watches-suspects-confession-video-recording-in-arise-tv-journalist-murder-case.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Falmata Daniel","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:14:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:48.668Z","category":"safety","slug":"judge-watches-suspects-confession-video-recording-in-arise-tv-journalist-murder-case"},{"id":"9fat5c","title":"Nigerian artists slammed for shunning local awards, submitting entries for foreign ones","excerpt":"The founder of The Headies Awards, Ayo Animashaun, has slammed Nigerian artists for submitting entries to foreign award bodies while snubbing local awards. He lamented that some Nigerian artists submit entries to foreign award bodies that doesn’t care about them and post proudly about it but won’...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/nigerian-artists-slammed-for-shunning-local-awards-submitting-entries-for-foreign-ones/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunny Green Itodo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:13:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:50.032Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FAyo-Animashaun-WithChude.jpg","slug":"nigerian-artists-slammed-for-shunning-local-awards-submitting-entries-for-foreign-ones"},{"id":"wecrzd","title":"How motorists can renew expired tinted glass permits online – Police","excerpt":"The Nigeria Police Force has detailed how motorists can renew expired tinted glass permits online through the official POSSAP portal for public convenience Read More: https://punchng.com/how-motorists-can-renew-expired-tinted-glass-permits-online-police/","url":"https://punchng.com/how-motorists-can-renew-expired-tinted-glass-permits-online-police/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:12:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:48.241Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"how-motorists-can-renew-expired-tinted-glass-permits-online-police"},{"id":"m6grp9","title":"Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy","excerpt":"Read Also: I won’t abandon governance for campaign, Tinubu pledges Vanguard News The post Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy appeared first on Vanguard News .","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/cartoon-wiked-rainbow-colours-of-nigerian-democracy/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Oboh","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:02:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.404Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCartoon-3-1024x429.jpg","slug":"cartoon-wiked-rainbow-colours-of-nigerian-democracy"},{"id":"op9l71","title":"ANALYSIS: New Cameroonian army camps alone won’t secure Lake Chad","excerpt":"Much-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram should be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated operations. The post ANALYSIS: New Cameroonian army camps alone won’t secure Lake Chad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917292-analysis-new-cameroonian-army-camps-alone-wont-secure-lake-chad.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"adajiesther","publishDate":"2026-10-15T11:00:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.130Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FISS-Today-pic.jpeg%3Ffit%3D2048%252C1152%26ssl%3D1","slug":"analysis-new-cameroonian-army-camps-alone-wont-secure-lake-chad"},{"id":"l4ojd8","title":"2027: Police assure INEC of security","excerpt":"The Ogun State Police Command has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission of adequate security for its personnel and materials for the 2027 p Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-police-assure-inec-of-security/","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-police-assure-inec-of-security/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T10:59:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:48.241Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-police-assure-inec-of-security"},{"id":"oksuei","title":"2027: Atiku unveils portal for Nigerians to question him","excerpt":"Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has launched a citizen-engagement platform, ‘Ask AA’, for Nigerians to question his political record and policy plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-unveils-portal-for-nigerians-to-question-him/","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-unveils-portal-for-nigerians-to-question-him/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T10:48:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:48.241Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-atiku-unveils-portal-for-nigerians-to-question-him"},{"id":"a8ugyi","title":"Fireboy unveils 13-track ‘ZUKO!’ album tracklist","excerpt":"The announcement comes two years after the release of Adedamola, Fireboy’s fourth studio album. The post Fireboy unveils 13-track ‘ZUKO!’ album tracklist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/917299-fireboy-unveils-13-track-zuko-album-tracklist.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"adajiesther","publishDate":"2026-10-15T10:44:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.130Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F04%2FFireboy-.jpg%3Ffit%3D600%252C447%26ssl%3D1","slug":"fireboy-unveils-13-track-zuko-album-tracklist"},{"id":"p3stcs","title":"Lawyer demands NAF probe over alleged assault on court officials in Abuja","excerpt":"The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has been urged to investigate allegations that its personnel assaulted court officials and prevented them from enforcing a judgment in a property dispute in Jabi, Abuja. A legal practitioner, Musa Yakubu, SAN, made the demand in a statement on Thursday. The call follo...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/lawyer-demands-naf-probe-over-alleged-assault-on-court-officials-in-abuja/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T10:37:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.245Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FNAF-3.jpg","slug":"lawyer-demands-naf-probe-over-alleged-assault-on-court-officials-in-abuja"},{"id":"z1bi1i","title":"Gunmen kill immigration officer, injure another in Niger","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi Unidentified armed men have killed an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS on routine surveillance patrol in the Tunga Taya–Woro axis of Niger State, leaving his colleague seriously injured. Service Public Relations Officer of the NIS, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration D...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/gunmen-kill-immigration-officer-injure-another-in-niger/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T10:32:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:49.404Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2Fimage-458-e1703872568287.png","slug":"gunmen-kill-immigration-officer-injure-another-in-niger"},{"id":"cwvfes","title":"NIS confirms death of officer in Niger attack, vows justice","excerpt":"The Nigeria Immigration Service has confirmed the death of an officer, ASI I.U. Babangida, after an attack by armed men on a patrol team in Niger State. 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Duke, a former governor of Cross River State, responded to Diri...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/local-champion-donald-duke-replies-gov-diri-over-lagos-calabar-coastal-road/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-15T10:14:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:54.448Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FFotoJet-85-1024x657.jpg","slug":"local-champion-donald-duke-replies-gov-diri-over-lagos-calabar-coastal-road"},{"id":"73cu94","title":"NPFL: Inter Lagos name Olutayo Interim head coach","excerpt":"Olusanjo Olutayo has been named the new head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Inter Lagos, DAILY POST reports. Olutayo replaced Shakiru Giwa who was resigned from his position on Tuesday. The young tactician will take charge of the team on interim basis. Olutayo is expected to...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/npfl-inter-lagos-name-olutayo-interim-head-coach/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Taiwo Adesanya","publishDate":"2026-10-15T09:53:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.245Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F1-20-scaled.jpg","slug":"npfl-inter-lagos-name-olutayo-interim-head-coach"},{"id":"lwoapb","title":"WAFU B U-17 Championship: Udeze laments Golden Eaglets’ loss to Niger","excerpt":"Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed disappointment with the Golden Eaglets defeat to Niger Republic. The Nigerian youngsters lost 2-1 to Niger in their opening fixture at the ongoing 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou on Wednesday night. Niger took the lead in the ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/wafu-b-u-17-championship-udeze-laments-golden-eaglets-loss-to-niger/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-10-15T09:51:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.245Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FIfeanyi-Udeze.jpg","slug":"wafu-b-u-17-championship-udeze-laments-golden-eaglets-loss-to-niger"},{"id":"8yi4iu","title":"NIS confirms death of officer after gunmen attack in Niger","excerpt":"The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has confirmed the death of one of its personnel following an attack by unidentified gunmen in Niger State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m., when two officers on routine surveillance patrol were attacked along the Tunga T...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/nis-confirms-death-of-officer-after-gunmen-attack-in-niger/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Vanessa Onah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T09:46:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.245Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FNigeria-Immigration-Salary-Structure-201-1200x900.jpg","slug":"nis-confirms-death-of-officer-after-gunmen-attack-in-niger"},{"id":"6sd9l","title":"‘Everything in Nigeria looks like it stopped in 1980’ – Financial expert","excerpt":"Financial adviser and educator, Kalu Aja, has criticised the state of infrastructure and public services in Nigeria, saying the country looks as though it has made little progress since 1980. Aja made the remark in a post on his X handle on Thursday, where he listed what he described as visible s...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/everything-in-nigeria-looks-like-it-stopped-in-1980-financial-expert/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T09:41:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.245Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FKalu-Aja.jpg","slug":"everything-in-nigeria-looks-like-it-stopped-in-1980-financial-expert"},{"id":"h435wd","title":"2027 presidency: Votes of opposition combined will be too small compared to APC – Masari","excerpt":"The Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, has assured President Bola Tinubu that the combined votes of opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress, ADC, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and other parties, would be insignific...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-presidency-votes-of-opposition-combined-will-be-too-small-compared-to-apc-masari/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"John Owen Nwachukwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T09:39:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.245Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2FWhatsApp-Image-2022-06-17-at-8.16.51-PM-1-1280x720-1.jpeg","slug":"2027-presidency-votes-of-opposition-combined-will-be-too-small-compared-to-apc-masari"},{"id":"44z0so","title":"Freelancer Crypto Payments in Nigeria: Why USDT Is Becoming a Faster Way to Get Paid","excerpt":"Nigerian freelancers are using USDT for faster international payments. 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Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Re...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/plane-crash-naf-assures-igbokoda-residents-of-action-on-environmental-concerns/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:55:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:54.448Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fnaf-crash.webp","slug":"plane-crash-naf-assures-igbokoda-residents-of-action-on-environmental-concerns"},{"id":"s8xjzk","title":"Guinea Insurance rallies 43% in October as fresh funding raises recovery hopes","excerpt":"Guinea Insurance Plc’s shares have risen 42.86% in October, breaking eight consecutive months of declines despite the company reporting a bigger first-half loss. The post Guinea Insurance rallies 43% in October as fresh funding raises recovery hopes appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/guinea-insurance-rallies-43-in-october-as-fresh-funding-raises-recovery-hopes/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Idika Aja","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:52:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:51.745Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FGuinea-Insurance-Plc.png","slug":"guinea-insurance-rallies-43-in-october-as-fresh-funding-raises-recovery-hopes"},{"id":"dd62b0","title":"2027: Lagos APC, ADC, NDC, others trade confidence as guber race gathers momentum","excerpt":"With the 2027 general election gradually gathering momentum, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State has moved into a new phase of its preparations, formally activating its campaign machinery and charging members to begin the mobilisation that will precede the election. The Lago...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-lagos-apc-adc-ndc-others-trade-confidence-as-guber-race-gathers-momentum/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:39:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.464Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAPC-ADC-1-1.jpg","slug":"2027-lagos-apc-adc-ndc-others-trade-confidence-as-guber-race-gathers-momentum"},{"id":"4sadbs","title":"Stakeholders urge insurance, pension operators to prioritise customer value","excerpt":"By Rosemary Iwunze Stakeholders in the insurance and pension sectors have urged operators to deploy funds raised through recapitalisation to improve services, develop innovative products and strengthen customer confidence. They made the call in Lagos during a panel discussion at the 11th Annual C...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/stakeholders-urge-insurance-pension-operators-to-prioritise-customer-value/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:33:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:54.019Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2FPENSION.jpeg","slug":"stakeholders-urge-insurance-pension-operators-to-prioritise-customer-value"},{"id":"i7vx1x","title":"Oyo Police rescue five Congolese allegedly lured into Nigeria by trafficking suspect","excerpt":"The Oyo State Police Command has rescued five Congolese nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking after they were allegedly lured into Nigeria with promises of better economic opportunities. The victims were rescued at Bollarz Hotel in the Araromi area of Ibadan during an intelligenc...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/oyo-police-rescue-five-congolese-allegedly-lured-into-nigeria-by-trafficking-suspect/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:32:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.464Z","category":"safety","slug":"oyo-police-rescue-five-congolese-allegedly-lured-into-nigeria-by-trafficking-suspect"},{"id":"8uwod3","title":"Financial services absorb $9.64 billion as Nigeria’s FX demand hits 15-year high","excerpt":"Financial services accounted for $9.64 billion, representing 52.58% of Nigeria's total foreign exchange utilisation of $18.34 billion in the second quarter of 2026, as quarterly FX demand reached its highest level since Q3 2011. The post Financial services absorb $9.64 billion as Nigeria’s FX dem...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/financial-services-absorb-9-64-billion-as-nigerias-fx-demand-hits-15-year-high/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Kelechi Mgboji","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:30:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T15:18:51.745Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FFX.webp","slug":"financial-services-absorb-964-billion-as-nigerias-fx-demand-hits-15-year-high"},{"id":"otsv8t","title":"Shell to sell Nigeria domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy","excerpt":"By Faith Odukomaiya Shell Petroleum B.V. has signed an agreement to sell its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian energy company, as the oil major refocuses its investments on strategic businesses. Shell’s Country Chair in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni, said the ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/shell-to-sell-nigeria-domestic-gas-business-to-vaaris-energy-2/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:29:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:54.019Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2F12691011_shellbuildsmassivegasplantinaba750x375_jpega5aad3375de401ef5d6ea9a5cfc4b8f4.jpg","slug":"shell-to-sell-nigeria-domestic-gas-business-to-vaaris-energy"},{"id":"ohe3fs","title":"Thugs attack NDC Secretariat in Edo [VIDEO]","excerpt":"Unknown thugs have reportedly attacked the secretariat of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. 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Financial analysts attribute this resilience to shifting trading volumes and investor caution a...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-15-2026/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:24:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:54.019Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2Fdollar.webp","slug":"dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-15-2026"},{"id":"dy40q3","title":"NAF Assures Igbokoda Community Of Engagement On Environmental Concerns After Aircraft Accident","excerpt":"The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it acknowledged the concerns expressed by residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, particularly reports of an offensive odour and fears of possible environmental impact following the aircraft accident. 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Vanguard analysis of data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Quarterly Statistical ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/forex-inflow-rises-23-to-35bn-as-outflow-declines/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:22:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:54.019Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F02%2FFOREX-e1646140768705.png","slug":"forex-inflow-rises-23-to-35bn-as-outflow-declines"},{"id":"egpgk3","title":"47-year-old man arraigned for allegedly advertising military helicopter for sale in Lagos","excerpt":"The Airport Police Command has arraigned a 47-year-old man, Mark Agbor, over allegations of impersonation and unauthorised access to restricted areas at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMA, Lagos, following a social media post in which he allegedly offered a military combat helicopter...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/47-year-old-man-arraigned-for-allegedly-advertising-military-helicopter-for-sale-in-lagos/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:15:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.464Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fcourt.jpg","slug":"47-year-old-man-arraigned-for-allegedly-advertising-military-helicopter-for-sale-in-lagos"},{"id":"dlkj20","title":"Naira strengthens to N1,333/$ ahead of September inflation report as FX turnover swings","excerpt":"The naira strengthened to N1,333 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on October 14, 2026, ahead of the release of Nigeria’s September inflation report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The post Naira strengthens to N1,333/$ ahead of September inflation report as FX...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/15/naira-strengthens-to-n1333-ahead-of-september-inflation-report-as-fx-turnover-swings/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:07:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:52.523Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FNaira-and-Dollars-1.webp","slug":"naira-strengthens-to-n1333-ahead-of-september-inflation-report-as-fx-turnover-swings"},{"id":"3odm67","title":"2027: ‘Go home, let Nigeria breathe’ – Adebayo fires at Tinubu","excerpt":"The 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside, saying Nigeria needs relief from the current administration. Adebayo made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday in reaction to Tinubu’s pla...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-go-home-let-nigeria-breathe-adebayo-fires-at-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:06:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.464Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FADEWOLE_ADEBAYO.jpg","slug":"2027-go-home-let-nigeria-breathe-adebayo-fires-at-tinubu"},{"id":"nodnza","title":"2027: Don’t snatch ballot boxes for politicians, youths warned","excerpt":"A Baptist Convention leader has warned Nigerian youths against being used by politicians for ballot-box snatching and other electoral violence in the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-dont-snatch-ballot-boxes-for-politicians-youths-warned/","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-dont-snatch-ballot-boxes-for-politicians-youths-warned/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:00:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:53.767Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-dont-snatch-ballot-boxes-for-politicians-youths-warned"},{"id":"y4jy90","title":"Renewed Hope Cities: Tinubu’s Housing Initiative draws over 100,000 Nigerians as projects expand nationwide","excerpt":"The Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Cities initiative has drawn more than 100,000 expressions of interest from Nigerians across the public, private, and informal sectors, with traders and small business owners in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos among those buying into the scheme. Conceived as a public-p...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/renewed-hope-cities-tinubus-housing-initiative-draws-over-100000-nigerians-as-projects-expand-nationwide-3/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Daily Post Staff","publishDate":"2026-10-15T06:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.464Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F1002951261.jpg","slug":"renewed-hope-cities-tinubus-housing-initiative-draws-over-100000-nigerians-as-projects-expand-nation"},{"id":"fysb5q","title":"2027 presidency: Peter Obi will humiliate Tinubu in some Southern part – Dele Momodu","excerpt":"A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has expressed optimism that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will defeat President Bola Tinubu in some southern part of Nigeria. Momodu made the statement on Wednesday during an interview on ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/2027-presidency-peter-obi-will-humiliate-tinubu-in-some-southern-part-dele-momodu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T05:54:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.464Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F02%2FDele-Momodu.jpg","slug":"2027-presidency-peter-obi-will-humiliate-tinubu-in-some-southern-part-dele-momodu"},{"id":"q2l1sf","title":"EPL: Why Zadok Yohanna, Femi Azeez have not been playing – Brighton boss, Hürzeler","excerpt":"Brighton & Hove Albion manager, Fabian Hürzeler has explained why Nigerian duo, Femi Azeez and Yohanna Zadok are yet to make their debuts for the English Premier League side. Addressing the press on Wednesday ahead of Brighton’s UEFA Conference League encounter with Kauno Žalgiris at the Amex Sta...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/epl-why-zadok-yohanna-femi-azeez-have-not-been-playing-brighton-boss-hurzeler/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"John Owen Nwachukwu","publishDate":"2026-10-15T05:50:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.464Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FFABIAN-HURZELER-scaled-1.jpeg","slug":"epl-why-zadok-yohanna-femi-azeez-have-not-been-playing-brighton-boss-hrzeler"},{"id":"d4p2vr","title":"Lagos govt sets date to demolish distressed 25-storey GNI House","excerpt":"Lagos State Government has announced plans to begin the controlled demolition of the distressed Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to prevent potential threats to lives and property. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/lagos-govt-sets-date-to-demolish-distressed-25-storey-gni-house/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-10-15T05:42:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.464Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FLagos.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"lagos-govt-sets-date-to-demolish-distressed-25-storey-gni-house"},{"id":"qmhbcz","title":"Nigerian arrested in Canada over alleged sexual assault","excerpt":"A 28-year-old Nigerian, Adebayo Maoli, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and indecent acts in Toronto, Canada, police have confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-arrested-in-canada-over-alleged-sexual-assault/","url":"https://punchng.com/nigerian-arrested-in-canada-over-alleged-sexual-assault/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T05:21:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:53.767Z","category":"safety","slug":"nigerian-arrested-in-canada-over-alleged-sexual-assault"},{"id":"oa3xm7","title":"Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning","excerpt":"Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Federal Government has approved plans to build a new eastern-western electricity grid as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s recurring power grid collapses. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this at the recent HB...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-thursday-morning-147/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ochogwu Sunday","publishDate":"2026-10-15T05:13:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2FNigerian-Newspapers.jpg","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-thursday-morning"},{"id":"37cv2x","title":"Firm unveils 60,000-litre solar-powered borehole in Adamawa IDP camp","excerpt":"Caritas Nigeria has commissioned a 60,000-litre solar-powered borehole to address water scarcity at the Malkohi IDP camp in Yola, Adamawa State. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-unveils-60000-litre-solar-powered-borehole-in-adamawa-idp-camp/","url":"https://punchng.com/firm-unveils-60000-litre-solar-powered-borehole-in-adamawa-idp-camp/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T05:00:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:53.767Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"firm-unveils-60000-litre-solar-powered-borehole-in-adamawa-idp-camp"},{"id":"4mrac7","title":"Tinubu campaign: Accord leaders urge Adeleke to clarify loyalty","excerpt":"Lagos Accord leaders have urged Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to clarify his loyalty following reports of his appointment to Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-campaign-accord-leaders-urge-adeleke-to-clarify-loyalty/","url":"https://punchng.com/tinubu-campaign-accord-leaders-urge-adeleke-to-clarify-loyalty/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T04:48:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:53.767Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"tinubu-campaign-accord-leaders-urge-adeleke-to-clarify-loyalty"},{"id":"4gtqw1","title":"Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, says INEC chair","excerpt":"The INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, says algorithms will not decide the 2027 general elections, insisting the choice rests solely with Nigerian voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/algorithms-wont-decide-2027-elections-says-inec-chair/","url":"https://punchng.com/algorithms-wont-decide-2027-elections-says-inec-chair/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T04:46:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:07.994Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"algorithms-wont-decide-2027-elections-says-inec-chair"},{"id":"ftfht8","title":"IMF warns Nigeria against subsidy return","excerpt":"The IMF has warned Nigeria against reinstating blanket petrol subsidies, advising the government to instead provide targeted financial aid to vulnerable ho Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-warns-nigeria-against-subsidy-return/","url":"https://punchng.com/imf-warns-nigeria-against-subsidy-return/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T04:45:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:07.994Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"imf-warns-nigeria-against-subsidy-return"},{"id":"a9uome","title":"2027: Tinubu to skip some APC campaign rallies, cites governance demands","excerpt":"President Tinubu says he may not attend every APC campaign rally ahead of the 2027 elections, citing the demands of governance, Nigeria’s financial obligations and the need to attract long-term investors. The post 2027: Tinubu to skip some APC campaign rallies, cites governance demands appeared f...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917191-2027-tinubu-to-skip-some-apc-campaign-rallies-cites-governance-demands.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Sharon Eboesomi","publishDate":"2026-10-15T04:30:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.115Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-01.17.26-1.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1080%252C720%26ssl%3D1","slug":"2027-tinubu-to-skip-some-apc-campaign-rallies-cites-governance-demands"},{"id":"gxpoka","title":"EHCON, Netzence deepen implementation of CloseCarbon+ Al- powered climate health solution","excerpt":"Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence) and the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have said they are seeking to demonstrate how artificial intelligence, environmental monitoring and real-time data can help Nigeria anticipate climate-related health risks before they become emergen...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ehcon-netzence-deepen-implementation-of-closecarbon-al-powered-climate-health-solution/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Urowayino Jeremiah","publishDate":"2026-10-15T04:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.164Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot_20261015_080853_Chrome-1024x1002.jpg","slug":"ehcon-netzence-deepen-implementation-of-closecarbon-al-powered-climate-health-solution"},{"id":"s5n3x3","title":"2023 election: Obi’s victory claim and our lack of awareness","excerpt":"A columnist analyses Peter Obi’s claim of winning the 2023 election, arguing that official records in Nigeria can be unreliable, citing Wike and Ibori. Read More: https://punchng.com/2023-election-obis-victory-claim-and-our-lack-of-awareness/","url":"https://punchng.com/2023-election-obis-victory-claim-and-our-lack-of-awareness/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T03:21:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:07.994Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2023-election-obis-victory-claim-and-our-lack-of-awareness"},{"id":"5n9r6d","title":"Digital security command centres – for fancy?","excerpt":"Across Nigeria, governors have unveiled security command and control centres with fanfare. Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Oyo, Gombe and Edo have invested, or announced investments, in facilities built around CCTV surveillance, drones, communications links, control rooms, data analysis and response c...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/digital-security-command-centres-for-fancy/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Emmanuel Okogba","publishDate":"2026-10-15T02:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.164Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2FCCTV-Cameras.gif","slug":"digital-security-command-centres-for-fancy"},{"id":"iwi2fq","title":"Swine fever: Ogun alerts FG as farmers lose N5bn","excerpt":"Pig farmers in Ogun State have lost over N5bn to an African Swine Fever outbreak, prompting the state government to alert federal authorities for support. Read More: https://punchng.com/swine-fever-ogun-alerts-fg-as-farmers-lose-n5bn/","url":"https://punchng.com/swine-fever-ogun-alerts-fg-as-farmers-lose-n5bn/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T02:30:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:07.994Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"swine-fever-ogun-alerts-fg-as-farmers-lose-n5bn"},{"id":"qyoft8","title":"In The National Interest: UK launch exposes deep frustrations about Nigeria, by Olu Fasan","excerpt":"Last week, on October 7, the London School of Economics, LSE, hosted the UK launch of my book In The National Interest: The Road to Nigeria’s Political, Economic and Social Transformation. Two LSE faculties—the Department of International Relations and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa—collabo...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/in-the-national-interest-uk-launch-exposes-deep-frustrations-about-nigeria-by-olu-fasan/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Emmanuel Okogba","publishDate":"2026-10-15T02:20:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.164Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F07%2FOlu-Fasan.jpg","slug":"in-the-national-interest-uk-launch-exposes-deep-frustrations-about-nigeria-by-olu-fasan"},{"id":"wf62hq","title":"Let President Bola Ahmed Tinubu breathe","excerpt":"By TAIWO & KEHINDE OLUWAFUNSO Nigeria is at a critical point in our national history. What we need now is focused, determined, and responsible leadership — a leader who is ready to take bold decisions and damn the consequences. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came into office when the Nigerian econom...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/let-president-bola-ahmed-tinubu-breathe/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Emmanuel Okogba","publishDate":"2026-10-15T01:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.164Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Ftinubu-.png","slug":"let-president-bola-ahmed-tinubu-breathe"},{"id":"qtoo4v","title":"Customs urges couriers to address parcel delays","excerpt":"The Nigeria Customs Service has urged courier companies at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport to address the unnecessary delays of imported parcels Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-urges-couriers-to-address-parcel-delays/","url":"https://punchng.com/customs-urges-couriers-to-address-parcel-delays/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-15T01:00:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:07.994Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"customs-urges-couriers-to-address-parcel-delays"},{"id":"j6hbam","title":"Death penalty: Foreign missions applaud Nigeria’s abolitionist shift","excerpt":"By Ikechukwu Nnochiri As the number of death row inmates in the country continues to swell, stakeholders in the justice sector and concerned foreign missions have nonetheless commended Nigeria for going ten consecutive years without a state execution. 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The singer reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, according to a statement released by his family on his Instagram account. In the statement, the family identified him as Minister...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/breaking-popular-gospel-singer-toluwanisings-is-dead/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T22:42:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.051Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FHUmaeP1XsAAUbAK-982x1024.jpg","slug":"breaking-popular-gospel-singer-toluwanisings-is-dead"},{"id":"48waj5","title":"Lagos govt announces demolition of fire-damaged GNI building","excerpt":"The planned demolition follows a fire that gutted the building on Martins Street on 24 December 2025, killing 12 people, according to an earlier report by PREMIUM TIMES. The post Lagos govt announces demolition of fire-damaged GNI building appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917183-lagos-govt-announces-demolition-of-fire-damaged-gni-building.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Emmanuel Agbo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T22:33:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.115Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FUntitled-design-5-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D1920%252C1080%26ssl%3D1","slug":"lagos-govt-announces-demolition-of-fire-damaged-gni-building"},{"id":"fvbxfs","title":"WAFU B U-17 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lose to Niger in opening game","excerpt":"Abdoul Razaq Zada opened the scoring for Niger in the 19th minute before Abdoul Rakilou doubled the advantage in the 86th minute. The post WAFU B U-17 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lose to Niger in opening game appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917179-wafu-b-u-17-qualifiers-nigerias-golden-eaglets-lose-to-niger-in-opening-game.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Tunde Eludini","publishDate":"2026-10-14T22:18:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.115Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1004327794.jpg%3Ffit%3D2048%252C1365%26ssl%3D1","slug":"wafu-b-u-17-qualifiers-nigerias-golden-eaglets-lose-to-niger-in-opening-game"},{"id":"5gygbj","title":"Tinubu’s re-election: Don’t allow repeat of 2023, Tompolo tells Lagos","excerpt":"Tompolo says Mr Tinubu is a selfless and courageous leader who did not care about his re-election but went on to carry out bold reforms The post Tinubu’s re-election: Don’t allow repeat of 2023, Tompolo tells Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917173-tinubus-re-election-dont-allow-repeat-of-2023-tompolo-tells-lagos.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:39:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.115Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG-20261013-WA0006-e1792013920762.jpg%3Ffit%3D1080%252C675%26ssl%3D1","slug":"tinubus-re-election-dont-allow-repeat-of-2023-tompolo-tells-lagos"},{"id":"tf5zne","title":"‘Expanded APC Campaign Council a confession of fear’ — Atiku","excerpt":"Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the expanded presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “confession of fear”, accusing President Bola Tinubu of prioritising political alliances over Nigeria’s economic hardship and insecurity. Atiku, the presidenti...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/expanded-apc-campaign-council-a-confession-of-fear-atiku/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:25:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.051Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAtiku-e1790506191950-1024x796.jpeg","slug":"expanded-apc-campaign-council-a-confession-of-fear-atiku"},{"id":"8cwlga","title":"Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact develops symptoms in quarantine","excerpt":"The 39-year-old patient developed symptoms while in quarantine, as Kenyan health authorities continued tracing contacts of the country’s first confirmed Ebola case. The post Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact develops symptoms in quarantine appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917167-kenya-confirms-second-ebola-case-as-contact-develops-symptoms-in-quarantine.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Fortune Eromonsele","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:16:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.115Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F07%2FEbola.jpg%3Ffit%3D992%252C558%26ssl%3D1","slug":"kenya-confirms-second-ebola-case-as-contact-develops-symptoms-in-quarantine"},{"id":"xypolb","title":"Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Explains The Exclusions And Sets A Deadline","excerpt":"Two developments meet our reporting threshold today. INEC has formally explained why prominent PDP governorship candidates were excluded from its published lists, while the APC has inaugurated a presidential campaign council incorporating senior figures from other political parties. The first has...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/nigeria-2027-election-watch-inec-explains-the-exclusions-and-sets-a-deadline/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Donatus Anichukwueze","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:13:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.240Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAmupitan-2.jpg","slug":"nigeria-2027-election-watch-inec-explains-the-exclusions-and-sets-a-deadline"},{"id":"l223dk","title":"Defence Minister urges investment in local technology to boost Nigeria’s security","excerpt":"The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has stressed the need for increased investment in indigenous defence technology, local manufacturing, artificial intelligence and strategic partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s national security and reduce dependence on foreign sou...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/defence-minister-urges-investment-in-local-technology-to-boost-nigerias-security/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Amos Tauna","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:11:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FGeneral-Christopher-Musa-rtd.jpg","slug":"defence-minister-urges-investment-in-local-technology-to-boost-nigerias-security"},{"id":"fsiydf","title":"Lagos to demolish GNI building 10 months after fire","excerpt":"The Lagos State Government is set to begin the controlled demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, 10 months after a fire. 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Niger doubled their l...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-lose-opening-match-to-niger/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:07:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fgolden-eaglets-1.jpg","slug":"wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-lose-opening-match-to-niger"},{"id":"twq5yx","title":"Nigeria’s role in Sierra Leone peace unforgettable, says ex-VP","excerpt":"Former Sierra Leone Vice-President, Samuel Sam-Sumana, says Nigeria’s sacrifices in restoring peace to his country will remain indelible in its history. 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Speaking during a recent livestream with content creator Gilmore, the ‘Monalisa’ hitmaker recalled that one of his wealthy and influential un...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/my-uncle-told-me-i-will-never-make-it-in-music-lojay/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunny Green Itodo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:04:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F04%2FHEADER-scaled-1.jpg","slug":"my-uncle-told-me-i-will-never-make-it-in-music-lojay"},{"id":"9pnc43","title":"Growtech West Africa, National Agricultural Development Fund partner to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural growth, food security","excerpt":"The collaboration connects Growtech’s international network of agricultural businesses, technology providers, and industry experts with NADF’s mandate to expand access to agricultural finance, strengthen productivity, and support food security in Nigeria The post Growtech West Africa, National Ag...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917159-growtech-west-africa-national-agricultural-development-fund-partner-to-strengthen-nigerias-agricultural-growth-food-security.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:03:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:08.115Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1506-e1792011705338.jpeg%3Ffit%3D768%252C480%26ssl%3D1","slug":"growtech-west-africa-national-agricultural-development-fund-partner-to-strengthen-nigerias-agricultu"},{"id":"52uh7p","title":"Eko Power affirms status as Lagos State-licensed electricity distributor","excerpt":"Eko Power Limited has affirmed its status as the electricity distribution company licensed by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, LASERC to serve the southern parts of Lagos State. The company said its establishment followed changes to Nigeria’s electricity regulatory framework, wh...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/eko-power-affirms-status-as-lagos-state-licensed-electricity-distributor/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:54:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2Fpower.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"eko-power-affirms-status-as-lagos-state-licensed-electricity-distributor"},{"id":"lerljc","title":"FHFL, Nigeria Police Trust Fund break ground on 257-unit affordable housing estate in Nasarawa","excerpt":"The project forms part of FHFL’s ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by developing innovative housing solutions for low- and middle-income earners and priority groups. 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Amadi alleged that Tinubu would rely on state governors to...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-tinubu-cant-campaign-govsll-cash-out-votes-through-all-means-sam-amadi/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:39:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FSam-Amadi.jpg","slug":"2027-tinubu-cant-campaign-govsll-cash-out-votes-through-all-means-sam-amadi"},{"id":"noigon","title":"2027: You’re tired, weak, go home – Adebayo tells Tinubu","excerpt":"Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for 2027, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to go home and let Nigeria breathe. Adebayo said this in a statement, in Abuja, on Wednesday. He was responding to the President’s plan to excuse himself from the rigors o...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-youre-tired-weak-go-home-adebayo-tells-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:29:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.051Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FTinubu-adebayo1.jpg","slug":"2027-youre-tired-weak-go-home-adebayo-tells-tinubu"},{"id":"t8twci","title":"Nigerians better off under Tinubu, APC spokesman insists","excerpt":"By Dickson Omobola National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Felix Muoka, has insisted that Nigeria and Nigerians are better off than ever before, saying the party will win the 2027 presidential election based on its positive records. Muoka said the APC was working hard ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerians-better-off-under-tinubu-apc-spokesman-insists/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:22:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.051Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FTinubu.png","slug":"nigerians-better-off-under-tinubu-apc-spokesman-insists"},{"id":"wngsvs","title":"‘I’m not endorsing any presidential candidate’ – Peller says as Obi requests for livestream","excerpt":"TikTok star Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has revealed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, reached out to him for a livestream ahead of the 2027 general election. Peller disclosed this during a TikTok livestream on Wednesday, explainin...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/im-not-endorsing-any-presidential-candidate-peller-says-as-obi-requests-for-livestream/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunny Green Itodo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:13:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Fpeller.jpg","slug":"im-not-endorsing-any-presidential-candidate-peller-says-as-obi-requests-for-livestream"},{"id":"ot3zog","title":"IG tasks parents on security as 96-year-old ex-policewoman unveils book","excerpt":"The Inspector General of Police has tasked parents on security as 96-year-old retired DCP, Stella Okuyiga, unveiled her book on Nigeria’s first policewomen Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-tasks-parents-on-security-as-96-year-old-ex-policewoman-unveils-book/","url":"https://punchng.com/ig-tasks-parents-on-security-as-96-year-old-ex-policewoman-unveils-book/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:09:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T21:18:44.510Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"ig-tasks-parents-on-security-as-96-year-old-ex-policewoman-unveils-book"},{"id":"kg8xmi","title":"Dollar to Naira exchange rate Today, October 14, 2026: Naira records first appreciation against USD","excerpt":"The naira recorded its first appreciation against the United States dollar this week at the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira strengthened slightly against the dollar on Wednesday, trading at N1,332.59, compared with N1,332.97 on T...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-14-2026-naira-records-first-appreciation-against-usd/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:05:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FFX-Rates-Unify-as-Naira-Depreciates-at-Official-Black-Markets.jpg","slug":"dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-october-14-2026-naira-records-first-appreciation-against-usd"},{"id":"hwn07s","title":"FG releases ₦40.7 billion for primary healthcare, expands coverage to 13,000 facilities","excerpt":"Mr Pate said the ₦40.7 billion represented the federal government’s contribution from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) for the quarter. The post FG releases ₦40.7 billion for primary healthcare, expands coverage to 13,000 facilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917149-fg-releases-%e2%82%a640-7-billion-for-primary-healthcare-expands-coverage-to-13000-facilities.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Mariam Ileyemi","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:04:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.025Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2024%2F05%2FGOXLttUWIAAU0UM.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1600%252C1066%26ssl%3D1","slug":"fg-releases-407-billion-for-primary-healthcare-expands-coverage-to-13000-facilities"},{"id":"rswt2e","title":"AI will not determine 2027 election outcome – INEC","excerpt":"The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that artificial intelligence (AI) will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general elections. It stressed that critical electoral decisions would remain under human control. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ai-will-not-determine-2027-election-outcome-inec/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Hadiza Musa","publishDate":"2026-10-14T19:34:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.320Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FNew-INEC-chair-Joash-Amupitan.jpg","slug":"ai-will-not-determine-2027-election-outcome-inec"},{"id":"k0k01o","title":"Atiku faults Tinubu’s expanded campaign council, use of Presidential Villa","excerpt":"Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu's expanded campaign council and questioned the use of the Presidential Villa for its inauguration. The post Atiku faults Tinubu’s expanded campaign council, use of Presidential Villa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917133-atiku-faults-tinubus-expanded-campaign-council-use-of-presidential-villa.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ogalah Dunamis","publishDate":"2026-10-14T19:18:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.025Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F08%2FHPxiYyGXgAI09Yu-e1787697045255.jpg%3Ffit%3D2048%252C1280%26ssl%3D1","slug":"atiku-faults-tinubus-expanded-campaign-council-use-of-presidential-villa"},{"id":"krl6m6","title":"2027: Those Promising To Rescue Nigeria Can’t Keep Their Political Households Intact — Shettima","excerpt":"Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised opposition politicians seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, questioning their ability to govern Nigeria when they struggle to maintain unity within their own political parties. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday during th...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/2027-elections-those-promising-to-rescue-nigeria-cant-keep-their-political-households-intact-shettima/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Nosakhale Akhimien","publishDate":"2026-10-14T19:15:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:47.503Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FPxT65r-tfyI","slug":"2027-those-promising-to-rescue-nigeria-cant-keep-their-political-households-intact-shettima"},{"id":"gvlrhp","title":"NNPC advances IPO plans, addresses governance, financial reporting gaps","excerpt":"The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is advancing plans for its initial public offering (IPO) as it implements governance reforms and addresses financial reporting gaps identified by its advisers ahead of a potential capital market listing. 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The resolution followed a motion pursuant to Orders 41 and 51 of the Senate Standing Orders, sponsored by the senator representing Anambra North Sen...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/senate-orders-urgent-rehabilitation-of-onitsha-ogbaru-ndoni-federal-highway/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Joe Chukindi","publishDate":"2026-10-14T19:04:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:48.439Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F10%2FNigerian-Senate.jpg","slug":"senate-orders-urgent-rehabilitation-of-onitsha-ogbaru-ndoni-federal-highway"},{"id":"k9aod7","title":"Over 87,000 children treated for malnutrition in Katsina in eight months – MSF","excerpt":"More than 87,000 children received outpatient treatment for acute malnutrition in Katsina between January and August 2026, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The post Over 87,000 children treated for malnutrition in Katsina in eight months – MSF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/917123-over-87000-children-treated-for-malnutrition-in-katsina-in-eight-months-msf.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ogalah Dunamis","publishDate":"2026-10-14T19:00:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.025Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F0W7A6549-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D2560%252C1921%26ssl%3D1","slug":"over-87000-children-treated-for-malnutrition-in-katsina-in-eight-months-msf"},{"id":"90hsv0","title":"NGX rebounds, investors recover N103.9 billion as oil, banking stocks rise","excerpt":"The Nigerian equities market returned to positive territory on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as investor wealth expanded by N103.90 billion in a single trading session, lifting the total market capitalization of listed equities to N160.81 trillion. 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Barcelona secu...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ucl-six-offsides-in-a-single-match-ozkok-sends-message-to-galatasaray-boss-buruk-over-osimhen/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"John Owen Nwachukwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:35:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:48.439Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FOkan-Buruk.jpg","slug":"ucl-six-offsides-in-a-single-match-ozkok-sends-message-to-galatasaray-boss-buruk-over-osimhen"},{"id":"vjtuj8","title":"Oluremi Tinubu’s visit: Edo residents condemn 12-hour movement restriction","excerpt":"Residents and motorists in Edo State have condemned the 12-hour traffic diversion imposed by the state government ahead of the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that the First Lady will visit the state on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to commission compressed natural...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/oluremi-tinubus-visit-edo-residents-condemn-12-hour-movement-restriction/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Enahoro Iyemefokhai","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:25:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:48.439Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FOluremi-Tinubu-1.jpg","slug":"oluremi-tinubus-visit-edo-residents-condemn-12-hour-movement-restriction"},{"id":"key83b","title":"Reps order halt to disputed land development in Imo","excerpt":"By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered a halt to further development on a disputed parcel of land in Umundoche community, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, pending the resolution of a petition alleging illegal land acquisi...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/reps-order-halt-to-disputed-land-development-in-imo/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:23:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.051Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FREPS-.jpg","slug":"reps-order-halt-to-disputed-land-development-in-imo"},{"id":"vtb8oi","title":"GYMFEST Championship returns to Lagos for third edition","excerpt":"The gymnastics competition ranked as one of the best in West Africa is expected to bring together athletes from schools and clubs, as organisers seek to expand participation and improve opportunities for young gymnasts. The post GYMFEST Championship returns to Lagos for third edition appeared fir...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917109-gymfest-championship-returns-to-lagos-for-third-edition.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Tunde Eludini","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:21:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T03:18:08.218Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1004326600.jpg%3Ffit%3D828%252C572%26ssl%3D1","slug":"gymfest-championship-returns-to-lagos-for-third-edition"},{"id":"6oie2k","title":"Three abducted CRIN staff regain freedom in Oyo","excerpt":"Three abducted staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Oyo State have regained their freedom after six days in captivity. 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The post Peter Obi fails to provide details after accusing Tinubu’s govt of targeting him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/917107-peter-obi-fails-to-provide-details-after-accusing-tinubus-govt-of-targeting-him.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Chinagorom Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:15:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T21:18:46.060Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2F1004199605-e1790530084633.jpg%3Ffit%3D960%252C600%26ssl%3D1","slug":"peter-obi-fails-to-provide-details-after-accusing-tinubus-govt-of-targeting-him"},{"id":"ncqmce","title":"2027: Accreditation, collation won’t be fully automated – INEC","excerpt":"…Says Nigerians, not AI, will determine election outcomes By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has assured Nigerians that voter accreditation and result collation will not be fully automated in the 2027 general elections, insisting that citizens, not Artificia...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-accreditation-collation-wont-be-fully-automated-inec/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:13:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.051Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FINEC-AMUPITAN.jpg","slug":"2027-accreditation-collation-wont-be-fully-automated-inec"},{"id":"h5ima","title":"ADC accuses APC of coercing opposition governors into campaign council","excerpt":"The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of coercing opposition governors into its presidential campaign council, alleging that the ruling party is undermining Nigeria’s multiparty democracy ahead of the 2027 general election. The ADC Presidential Camp...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/adc-accuses-apc-of-coercing-opposition-governors-into-campaign-council/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:10:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.051Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FKola-Ologbondiyan-1-1024x576.jpg","slug":"adc-accuses-apc-of-coercing-opposition-governors-into-campaign-council"},{"id":"o1m1tw","title":"NNL: Akwa United sign 10 new players for 2026/27 season","excerpt":"Akwa United have signed 10 players for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Promise Keepers’ signings comprise one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders and two forwards. The new arrivals include goalkeeper Robert Cole, who joined from Godswill Akpabio United, and defende...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/nnl-akwa-united-sign-10-new-players-for-2026-27-season/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Taiwo Adesanya","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:10:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:48.439Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FAkwa-United.jpg","slug":"nnl-akwa-united-sign-10-new-players-for-202627-season"},{"id":"oskrwd","title":"2027: Uba Sani rallies support for Tinubu","excerpt":"The meeting resolved to work closely with the APC leadership and key stakeholders to consolidate and coordinate political structures across the 23 local government areas in the state. The post 2027: Uba Sani rallies support for Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917099-2027-uba-sani-rallies-support-for-tinubu.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:03:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T21:18:46.060Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2F1001609965.jpg%3Ffit%3D1080%252C754%26ssl%3D1","slug":"2027-uba-sani-rallies-support-for-tinubu"},{"id":"h8s57j","title":"Dangote Group, Botswana exchange commend NGX group for boosting cross-border collaboration","excerpt":"Dangote Industries Limited and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) have commended Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) for bringing African exchanges together to expand cross-border investment opportunities through the ongoing roadshow for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE offer....","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/dangote-group-botswana-exchange-commend-ngx-group-for-boosting-cross-border-collaboration/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Chike Olisah","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:02:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.881Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FNGX-1.webp","slug":"dangote-group-botswana-exchange-commend-ngx-group-for-boosting-cross-border-collaboration"},{"id":"fukfz9","title":"EU backs FG’s broadband expansion with €14m grant","excerpt":"The European Union has committed a €14m grant to support Nigeria’s plan to deploy 90,000km of fibre-optic cable for nationwide broadband expansion. 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DA...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-ill-be-on-ballot-apc-has-no-excuse-to-lose-uzodinma/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:00:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:48.439Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2FHope-Uzodinma.jpeg","slug":"2027-ill-be-on-ballot-apc-has-no-excuse-to-lose-uzodinma"},{"id":"wkjwiu","title":"2027: Elect competent leaders to end hardship, Onoh tells Nigerians","excerpt":"By Emma Nndozie The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has urged Nigerians to elect leaders with proven competence in the 2027 general elections to address the country’s economic challenges and rising poverty. Onoh made the call on Tues...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-elect-competent-leaders-to-end-hardship-onoh-tells-nigerians/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T18:00:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T05:18:08.051Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F04%2FJosef-Onoh-e1770375517567.jpeg","slug":"2027-elect-competent-leaders-to-end-hardship-onoh-tells-nigerians"},{"id":"86j1b0","title":"CBN restates single-digit inflation target as FG woos investors with tax credits","excerpt":"“The reason why we felt it was important to give ourselves this (Single-digit) as a target is to recognise the fact that inflation is probably the biggest threat to the poor, and so it is critical that we bring it down to levels that are more manageable, rather than the situation where you feel ‘...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917097-cbn-restates-single-digit-inflation-target-as-fg-woos-investors-with-tax-credits.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Oladeinde Olawoyin","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:59:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T21:18:46.060Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2022%2F04%2F1649254723981blob.png%3Ffit%3D700%252C394%26ssl%3D1","slug":"cbn-restates-single-digit-inflation-target-as-fg-woos-investors-with-tax-credits"},{"id":"tgrqm0","title":"2027: APC coalition headed for rocks, Makinde campaign says","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council as a “Nebuchadnezzar Coalition” headed for political defeat in the 2027 general elections. The organisation accused the ruling...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/apcs-nebuchadnezzar-coalition-headed-for-rocks-ahead-of-2027-makinde-campaign/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:45:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T23:18:08.398Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fmakinde.jpg","slug":"2027-apc-coalition-headed-for-rocks-makinde-campaign-says"},{"id":"akuhht","title":"Newswatch to unveil book honouring Dele Giwa 40 years after assassination","excerpt":"The book will feature Mr Giwa’s writings and tributes from prominent journalists. The post Newswatch to unveil book honouring Dele Giwa 40 years after assassination appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917080-newswatch-to-unveil-book-honouring-dele-giwa-40-years-after-assassination.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Folashade Ogunrinde","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:41:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:45.161Z","category":"library","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FUntitled-design-24.png%3Ffit%3D1920%252C1080%26ssl%3D1","slug":"newswatch-to-unveil-book-honouring-dele-giwa-40-years-after-assassination"},{"id":"3qc1wy","title":"Nigeria, Ghana in spotlight as Meta removes 3.7m accounts in scam crackdown","excerpt":"By Juliet Umeh Nigeria and Ghana have come under the spotlight after an international operation against online fraud networks in West Africa led Meta to remove more than 3.7 million accounts, Pages and Groups from Facebook and Instagram. The operation involved law enforcement agencies from 10 cou...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigeria-ghana-in-spotlight-as-meta-removes-3-7m-accounts-in-scam-crackdown/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:41:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T21:18:47.389Z","category":"library","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2FFacebookMeta.jpg","slug":"nigeria-ghana-in-spotlight-as-meta-removes-37m-accounts-in-scam-crackdown"},{"id":"fmxbw3","title":"Lifetime presidency needs NASS that cannot say no — Melaye","excerpt":"By John Alechenu, Abuja Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has said Nigeria does not need another third-term controversy for a president to secure a lifetime presidency, arguing that all it takes is a National Assembly unable to assert its independence. Melaye spoke at a media briefing in Abu...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/lifetime-presidency-needs-nass-that-cannot-say-no-melaye/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:36:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T21:18:47.389Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2FDino-Melaye.jpg","slug":"lifetime-presidency-needs-nass-that-cannot-say-no-melaye"},{"id":"kd8gsa","title":"Reps urge CPN to seek private partnerships, reduce reliance on govt funding","excerpt":"The House of Reps has urged the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria to seek private partnerships to reduce its reliance on government fu Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-urge-cpn-to-seek-private-partnerships-reduce-reliance-on-govt-funding/","url":"https://punchng.com/reps-urge-cpn-to-seek-private-partnerships-reduce-reliance-on-govt-funding/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:34:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T21:18:44.510Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"reps-urge-cpn-to-seek-private-partnerships-reduce-reliance-on-govt-funding"},{"id":"kni9e0","title":"LAWMA to deploy surveillance cameras across Lagos to curb illegal dumping","excerpt":"The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) plans to install surveillance cameras at strategic locations across Lagos State to strengthen monitoring and curb illegal waste dumping. The post LAWMA to deploy surveillance cameras across Lagos to curb illegal dumping appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/lawma-to-deploy-surveillance-cameras-across-lagos-to-curb-illegal-dumping/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Chike Olisah","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:29:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.881Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Flawma-1-1.webp","slug":"lawma-to-deploy-surveillance-cameras-across-lagos-to-curb-illegal-dumping"},{"id":"unf0ro","title":"Top 10 African countries with the cheapest electricity prices in Q3 2026","excerpt":"Africa recorded an average electricity price of $0.141 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for residential consumers and $0.134 per kWh for businesses in the third quarter of 2026. The post Top 10 African countries with the cheapest electricity prices in Q3 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/top-10-african-countries-with-the-cheapest-electricity-prices-in-q3-2026/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:28:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T11:18:55.881Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FMedia-19.webp","slug":"top-10-african-countries-with-the-cheapest-electricity-prices-in-q3-2026"},{"id":"m5h8aa","title":"2027: Debate dodgers are ‘empty upstairs’ — Adebayo","excerpt":"By John Alechenu, Abuja Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has described politicians who avoid public debates as “empty upstairs”, saying they lack the intellectual capacity to address Nigeria’s economic and social challenges. 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The post In Thailand, Dangote Group hails Tinubu’s economic ...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917070-in-thailand-dangote-group-hails-tinubus-economic-reforms-urges-foreign-investors-to-come-to-nigeria.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Oladeinde Olawoyin","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:22:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:45.161Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2Fimages-33.jpg%3Ffit%3D655%252C468%26ssl%3D1","slug":"in-thailand-dangote-group-hails-tinubus-economic-reforms-urges-foreign-investors-to-come-to-nigeria"},{"id":"m8p2tu","title":"Nigeria trains 100 officials ahead of anti-money laundering assessment","excerpt":"The exercise comes nearly a year after Nigeria was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list following steps to address weaknesses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system. The post Nigeria trains 100 officials ahead of anti-money laundering assessme...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/917071-nigeria-trains-100-officials-ahead-of-anti-money-laundering-assessment.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Emmanuel Agbo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:15:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:45.161Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1001117635-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D2560%252C1707%26ssl%3D1","slug":"nigeria-trains-100-officials-ahead-of-anti-money-laundering-assessment"},{"id":"xak52r","title":"FG approves N40.7 billion for healthcare delivery, expands coverage","excerpt":"The Federal Government has approved N40.7 billion for healthcare delivery under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) for the third quarter of 2026. The post FG approves N40.7 billion for healthcare delivery, expands coverage appeared first on Nairametrics .","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/fg-approves-n40-7-billion-for-healthcare-delivery-in-q3-2026/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Samuel Daniel","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:11:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T09:18:57.501Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1517048676732-d65bc937f952%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"fg-approves-n407-billion-for-healthcare-delivery-expands-coverage"},{"id":"g1jkl8","title":"Tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturns on Lagos-Ibadan","excerpt":"A tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturned on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Abiola Garden, inward Toll Gate, Lagos, on Wednesday, causing a traffic gridlock. The incident reportedly occurred at about 2pm, spilling the tanker’s contents onto the road and disrupting the movement...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/tanker-carrying-33000-litres-of-groundnut-oil-overturns-on-lagos-ibadan/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Sunday Dennis","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:04:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Ftr334.png","slug":"tanker-carrying-33000-litres-of-groundnut-oil-overturns-on-lagos-ibadan"},{"id":"yhcsqx","title":"Edo assembly considers N77.5bn supplementary appropriation bill","excerpt":"The bill scaled second reading during plenary on Tuesday, following a request by Governor Monday Okpebholo for legislative consideration of the proposed supplementary budget. The post Edo assembly considers N77.5bn supplementary appropriation bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917068-edo-assembly-considers-n77-5bn-supplementary-appropriation-bill.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Agency Report","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:03:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"library","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2023%2F06%2FEdo-Assembly-complex.jpg%3Ffit%3D650%252C350%26ssl%3D1","slug":"edo-assembly-considers-n775bn-supplementary-appropriation-bill"},{"id":"4grqaf","title":"WayvePay says no investor subscribed to Dangote Refinery IPO through its platform","excerpt":"Last Friday, SEC had warned the public against investing through WayvePay, stating that the platform was not registered to solicit investments from the public or operate in any capacity in the Nigerian capital market. The post WayvePay says no investor subscribed to Dangote Refinery IPO through i...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917063-wayvepay-says-no-investor-subscribed-to-dangote-refinery-ipo-through-its-platform.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Omotoyosi Idowu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:01:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F07%2FDANGOTE-REFINERY.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1280%252C720%26ssl%3D1","slug":"wayvepay-says-no-investor-subscribed-to-dangote-refinery-ipo-through-its-platform"},{"id":"wq18m8","title":"Otti pledges accelerated work on Abia industrial park project","excerpt":"The governor made the pledge when he visited the project site at Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area. The post Otti pledges accelerated work on Abia industrial park project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/917066-otti-pledges-accelerated-work-on-abia-industrial-park-project.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Agency Report","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:57:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F05%2F707826882_1513447820229698_114355622873511365_n.jpg%3Ffit%3D1280%252C853%26ssl%3D1","slug":"otti-pledges-accelerated-work-on-abia-industrial-park-project"},{"id":"gloq10","title":"Tanker crash spills 33,000 litres of groundnut oil in Lagos, LASTMA warns against consumption","excerpt":"LASTMA has warned residents, traders and food vendors against consuming or selling the recovered oil that spilled from the tanker. The post Tanker crash spills 33,000 litres of groundnut oil in Lagos, LASTMA warns against consumption appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/917060-tanker-crash-spills-33000-litres-of-groundnut-oil-in-lagos-lastma-warns-against-consumption.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Emmanuel Agbo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:49:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1001498472.jpg%3Ffit%3D991%252C652%26ssl%3D1","inBriefing":true,"slug":"tanker-crash-spills-33000-litres-of-groundnut-oil-in-lagos-lastma-warns-against-consumption"},{"id":"xt7ckl","title":"Police arrest suspected kidnapper, cultist, recover firearm","excerpt":"The arrests come amid other reported kidnapping incidents and police operations against suspected criminals in the oil-rich state. The post Police arrest suspected kidnapper, cultist, recover firearm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/917058-police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-cultist-recover-firearm.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Saviour Imukudo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:43:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"safety","slug":"police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-cultist-recover-firearm"},{"id":"zae9f3","title":"[VIDEO] APC Govs Are Proud Of What Tinubu Has Done Since 2023 — Uzodimma","excerpt":"Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has reiterated the resolve of the 31 All Progressives Congress governors for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Uzodimma, who spoke at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja on Wednesday, said ...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/video-apc-govs-are-proud-of-what-tinubu-has-done-since-2023-uzodimma/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:42:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:47.503Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FR-i55elzcPk","slug":"video-apc-govs-are-proud-of-what-tinubu-has-done-since-2023-uzodimma"},{"id":"ip0qjv","title":"Nigeria’s identity agency says its database is locally hosted and managed by staff","excerpt":"Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says its national identity database is hosted entirely in Nigeria and managed by its own employees, as digital identity verification becomes increasingly important to public services. Alvan Ikoku, director of NIMC’s Strategic Programme Offi...","url":"https://techcabal.com/2026/10/14/nimc-identity-database-locally-hosted/","source":"TechCabal","author":"Frank Eleanya","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:39:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T05:18:58.682Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc76c7bbc41.mjedge.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ftc%2F2026%2F10%2Fimage-121.webp","slug":"nigerias-identity-agency-says-its-database-is-locally-hosted-and-managed-by-staff"},{"id":"61p1o","title":"Fuel price relief not return to subsidy regime – CPPE","excerpt":"The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise said the Nigerian Government’s fuel price relief initiative through the NNPC is a temporary response to the global energy crisis, not a reversal of petroleum subsidy removal. The post Fuel price relief not return to subsidy regime – CPPE appeared...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/917056-fuel-price-relief-not-return-to-subsidy-regime-cppe.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Abdulkareem Mojeed","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:39:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F09%2F2a2117c8-8038-413f-bbb8-b22911973a32.png%3Ffit%3D1538%252C1023%26ssl%3D1","slug":"fuel-price-relief-not-return-to-subsidy-regime-cppe"},{"id":"6kv63w","title":"2027: Four years not enough, Adeleke urges support for Tinubu","excerpt":"Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying four years is not enough for his r Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-four-years-not-enough-adeleke-urges-support-for-tinubu/","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-four-years-not-enough-adeleke-urges-support-for-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:36:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:44.398Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-four-years-not-enough-adeleke-urges-support-for-tinubu"},{"id":"o83fmc","title":"Police arrest suspected one-chance robbers after woman is pushed from moving vehicle","excerpt":"The police said the suspects allegedly disguised their vehicle as a commercial taxi to lure unsuspecting passengers along the Benin-Agbor highway. The post Police arrest suspected one-chance robbers after woman is pushed from moving vehicle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917053-police-arrest-suspected-one-chance-robbers-after-woman-is-pushed-from-moving-vehicle.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ekemini Simon","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:33:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"safety","slug":"police-arrest-suspected-one-chance-robbers-after-woman-is-pushed-from-moving-vehicle"},{"id":"w5le77","title":"No refund for visa application fee, US mission tells Nigerians","excerpt":"The US Mission in Nigeria has clarified that visa application fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether the application is approved or refused. 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The post Police arrest 23 suspected cultists, recover guns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/917050-police-arrest-23-suspected-cultists-recover-guns.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Ekemini Simon","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:20:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"safety","slug":"police-arrest-23-suspected-cultists-recover-guns"},{"id":"lvzc58","title":"US Mission: Visa application fees non-refundable","excerpt":"By Favour Ulebor The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that visa application fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether an applicant is granted or refused a visa. The mission stated this in a post on its official X account, @USinNigeria, on Wednesday, correcting the misconception...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/us-mission-visa-application-fees-non-refundable/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:19:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FVisa.png","slug":"us-mission-visa-application-fees-non-refundable"},{"id":"siglab","title":"Appeal Court affirms Thomas Ereyitomi as APC candidate for Warri House of Reps seat","excerpt":"The Court of Appeal in Abuja has unanimously affirmed Chief Thomas Ereyitomi as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election. The appellate court on Wednesday dismissed in its entirety the...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/appeal-court-affirms-thomas-ereyitomi-as-apc-candidate-for-warri-house-of-reps-seat/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Kayode Lawal","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:13:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FChief-Thomas-Ereyitomi.jpg","slug":"appeal-court-affirms-thomas-ereyitomi-as-apc-candidate-for-warri-house-of-reps-seat"},{"id":"20yebq","title":"2027: Opposition parties consult Atiku, Obi, Makinde, others on framework","excerpt":"By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Six opposition political parties have opened consultations with five presidential candidates, among them Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Mr Peter Obi and Governor Seyi Makinde, on a framework for cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Chairmen and National Sec...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-opposition-parties-consult-atiku-obi-makinde-others-on-framework/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:07:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FMakinde-Atiku-Obi-604x340-1.png","slug":"2027-opposition-parties-consult-atiku-obi-makinde-others-on-framework"},{"id":"6zsk60","title":"100-year-old Yakasai wishes Tinubu success in 2027 election","excerpt":"Sekinat Osundiji Elder statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakasai has wished President Bola Tinubu success in the 2027 presidential election. Yakasai, who said he was born in 1925, spoke on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council inauguration in Abuja. The elder statesman exp...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/100-year-old-yakasai-wishes-tinubu-success-in-2027-election/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:00:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-14-at-16.46.50.jpeg","slug":"100-year-old-yakasai-wishes-tinubu-success-in-2027-election"},{"id":"pauzp8","title":"2027: Makinde will reset Nigeria — Campaign DG","excerpt":"The DG of the Makinde/Daura Campaign Organisation says Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has what it takes to reset Nigeria and address its challenges in 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-will-reset-nigeria-campaign-dg/","url":"https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-will-reset-nigeria-campaign-dg/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:59:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T19:18:44.398Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"2027-makinde-will-reset-nigeria-campaign-dg"},{"id":"51uglr","title":"COEASU demands monthly payment of lecturers’ allowances","excerpt":"Rider: Union seeks implementation of 2026 agreement, seven-tier academic career structure By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has urged the Federal Government to fully implement its renegotiated 2026 agreement, particularly the payment of agreed allowan...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/coeasu-demands-monthly-payment-of-lecturers-allowances/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:58:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCOEASU.png","slug":"coeasu-demands-monthly-payment-of-lecturers-allowances"},{"id":"cfbx1c","title":"NDC gives INEC 72 hours to include five governorship candidates in final list","excerpt":"The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 72 hours to include five of its governorship candidates and their running mates in the final list for the February 6, 2027, elections. The party made the demand in a letter signed by its National ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ndc-gives-inec-72-hours-to-include-five-governorship-candidates-in-final-list/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Hafsat Bello","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:51:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FNigeria-Democratic-Congress-NDC.jpeg","slug":"ndc-gives-inec-72-hours-to-include-five-governorship-candidates-in-final-list"},{"id":"be89tf","title":"Visa application fees non-refundable, US mission Nigerians","excerpt":"The United States Mission in Nigeria has reiterated that visa application fees are non-refundable, whether an applicant is granted or denied a visa. The mission stated this in a post on its official social media account, @USinNigeria, on Wednesday, correcting the misconception that unsuccessful a...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/visa-application-fees-non-refundable-us-mission-nigerians/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:43:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2Fus-visa.jpeg","slug":"visa-application-fees-non-refundable-us-mission-nigerians"},{"id":"25z6cx","title":"Nigeria elected to UN council with 172 votes","excerpt":"Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term after securing 172 of 181 votes in a secret ballot. 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Adeleke spoke on Wednesday at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-well-dance-back-to-aso-rock-adeleke-vows-to-lead-movement-for-tinubus-re-election/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:36:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FAdeleke-and-Tinubu-1024x696.jpg","slug":"2027-well-dance-back-to-aso-rock-adeleke-vows-to-lead-movement-for-tinubus-re-election"},{"id":"bd99dn","title":"APC forcing opposition governors into campaign council – ADC alleges","excerpt":"The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has criticised the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, describing it as an attempt to weaken Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. Kola Ologbondiyan, Director of Media and Pub...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/apc-forcing-opposition-governors-into-campaign-council-adc-alleges/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Nana Ismail","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:34:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FADC.jpg","slug":"apc-forcing-opposition-governors-into-campaign-council-adc-alleges"},{"id":"hy828k","title":"OPay’s $1.28 lending problem in Nigeria","excerpt":"Every $10 (₦13,329.7) borrowed from OPay generated $2.55 (₦3,399.07) in loan-financing revenue in H1 2026. The figure includes late-payment penalties, not just interest, and offers a glimpse into the revenue lenders need to cover the risk of borrower defaults. The fintech generated $236.12 millio...","url":"https://techcabal.com/2026/10/14/opay-1-28-lending-problem-nigeria/","source":"TechCabal","author":"Temitayo Jaiyeola","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:31:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T17:18:51.795Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc76c7bbc41.mjedge.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ftc%2F2026%2F10%2FGet-Funds-App-Screens-Triptych-1-1024x576.webp","slug":"opays-128-lending-problem-in-nigeria"},{"id":"xt92a5","title":"NASU demands immediate payment of workers’ entitlements","excerpt":"By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA — The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has demanded the immediate payment of outstanding salaries, promotion arrears, wage awards, pensions, gratuities and other benefits owed to workers and retirees. NASU President, Dr Makolo...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nasu-demands-immediate-payment-of-workers-entitlements/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:29:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F12%2Fnasu.jpg","slug":"nasu-demands-immediate-payment-of-workers-entitlements"},{"id":"ryok59","title":"Sirika imposed German friend on ministry for Air Nigeria contract – EFCC witness","excerpt":"An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness has told an Abuja High Court that former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika allegedly forced ministry officials to accept his German friend for a contract linked to the proposed Air Nigeria project. Christopher Odofin, the 12th prosecution wit...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/sirika-imposed-german-friend-on-ministry-for-air-nigeria-contract-efcc-witness/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Nana Ismail","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:28:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2Fcourt-1.jpg","slug":"sirika-imposed-german-friend-on-ministry-for-air-nigeria-contract-efcc-witness"},{"id":"87je3a","title":"Profiles Of Other Candidates Can’t Match Tinubu’s Achievements Since 2023 — APC National Chairman Yilwatda","excerpt":"National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, saying that other presidential candidates cannot match Tinubu’s achievements in the last three years. &ldquo...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/profiles-of-other-candidates-cant-match-tinubus-achievements-since-2023-apc-national-chairman-yilwatda/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:27:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.175Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FBjLETpoo9Kc","slug":"profiles-of-other-candidates-cant-match-tinubus-achievements-since-2023-apc-national-chairman-yilwat"},{"id":"25hm32","title":"How to check if your phone is approved by NCC to avoid being blocked","excerpt":"Nigerians can now check whether their phones are approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for use on local mobile networks by dialling *315# or visiting the Commission’s official Device Checker website. The Commission said the initiative formed part of an enhanced Type Approval Co...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/how-to-check-if-your-phone-is-approved-by-ncc-to-avoid-being-blocked/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:23:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fapproved.jpg","slug":"how-to-check-if-your-phone-is-approved-by-ncc-to-avoid-being-blocked"},{"id":"2xaig6","title":"Senate urges emergency repairs on Anambra-Rivers highway","excerpt":"….Tasks Umahi to prioritise abandoned projects, rejects move to halt new road construction By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government, the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to undertake emergency repairs on failed sec...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/senate-urges-emergency-repairs-on-anambra-rivers-highway/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:22:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.131Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FSenate1.jpg","slug":"senate-urges-emergency-repairs-on-anambra-rivers-highway"},{"id":"29jiv1","title":"How ex-minister Hadi Sirika secured ‘Nigeria Air’ contract for his friend  – Witness","excerpt":"Mr Sirika is facing prosecution on six corruption charges which partly centre on an alleged N1.3 billion contract the aviation ministry awarded in 2023 to Gabriel Tilmann, a professor. 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The body, which made the call on Wednesday, said it was already ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/lawyers-pledge-legal-aid-to-abuja-land-fraud-victims-call-for-petitions/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:17:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F08%2FLawyers1.jpg","slug":"lawyers-pledge-legal-aid-to-abuja-land-fraud-victims-call-for-petitions"},{"id":"i1y76v","title":"‘Nigerians will be proud of police in 2027 elections’ – IGP","excerpt":"Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has assured Nigerians that police officers will demonstrate professionalism before, during and after the 2027 general elections. He said the police would learn from previous elections and use the lessons to improve their performance during the forthcoming...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-elections-igp/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Nana Ismail","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:17:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FDisu.jpeg","slug":"nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-elections-igp"},{"id":"lwifva","title":"Gridlock as tanker spills 33,000 litres of oil on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway","excerpt":"…Residents scoop spilled groundnut oil By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Traffic gridlock has disrupted movement on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a lone tanker crash near Abiola Garden, inward Toll Gate, Lagos, on Wednesday. The tanker, which was conveying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil, repor...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/gridlock-as-tanker-spills-33000-litres-of-oil-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:16:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fthannk.png","slug":"gridlock-as-tanker-spills-33000-litres-of-oil-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway"},{"id":"e5keab","title":"Complete first tenure before seeking re-election, Anglican bishop tells Tinubu","excerpt":"Ogbaru Diocese warns against ‘commercial politicians’ misleading president By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Ogbaru, Anambra State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to focus on completing his first tenure and addressing Nigerians’ concerns before seek...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/complete-first-tenure-before-seeking-re-election-anglican-bishop-tells-tinubu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:12:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Ftinubu-.png","slug":"complete-first-tenure-before-seeking-re-election-anglican-bishop-tells-tinubu"},{"id":"lvqmeq","title":"Africa Finance Corporation appoints Cardoso as Chairman of the Board","excerpt":"By Babajide Komolafe Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, announces the appointment of Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as Chairman of its Board of Directors. He succeeds the immediate-past Chair, Ireti Sam...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/africa-finance-corporation-appoints-cardoso-as-chairman-of-the-board/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:12:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FCardoso.webp","slug":"africa-finance-corporation-appoints-cardoso-as-chairman-of-the-board"},{"id":"pndkml","title":"Hamzat seeks more investment in Africa’s digital infrastructure","excerpt":"Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called for increased investment in Africa’s digital infrastructure to scale innovations into sustainable solutio Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-seeks-more-investment-in-africas-digital-infrastructure/","url":"https://punchng.com/hamzat-seeks-more-investment-in-africas-digital-infrastructure/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:10:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.571Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"hamzat-seeks-more-investment-in-africas-digital-infrastructure"},{"id":"h8k61d","title":"Lagos gives MTN, Airtel, others 30 days to verify betting firms’ licences","excerpt":"The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority has given mobile network operators (MNOs), including MTN, Airtel, Globacom, 9mobile, and licensed value-added service (VAS) providers 30 days to verify the licensing and tax compliance status of gaming businesses using their platforms to offer servic...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/lagos-gives-mtn-airtel-others-30-days-to-verify-betting-firms-licences/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Samson Akintaro","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:09:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:09.442Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FBabajide-Sanwo-Olu-1.webp","slug":"lagos-gives-mtn-airtel-others-30-days-to-verify-betting-firms-licences"},{"id":"4bx137","title":"Abiodun moves to upgrade cooperative college, cites over N1bn in small business loans","excerpt":"Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to upgrade the Ogun State Cooperative College to award National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications, while disclosing that his administration has disbursed more than ₦1 billion in loans to cooperatives, artisa...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/abiodun-moves-to-upgrade-cooperative-college-cites-over-n1bn-in-small-business-loans/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Daily Post Staff","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:09:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FAbiodun-.jpg","slug":"abiodun-moves-to-upgrade-cooperative-college-cites-over-n1bn-in-small-business-loans"},{"id":"pm8ikj","title":"Nigerians, not algorithms, will decide 2027 polls — INEC chairman","excerpt":"The INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, says algorithms will not determine the 2027 general elections, insisting the choice of leaders rests with voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-not-algorithms-will-decide-2027-polls-inec-chairman/","url":"https://punchng.com/nigerians-not-algorithms-will-decide-2027-polls-inec-chairman/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:08:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.571Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nigerians-not-algorithms-will-decide-2027-polls-inec-chairman"},{"id":"uyi5aj","title":"Ogun APC secretariat set for November commissioning — Abiodun","excerpt":"Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced that the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), an ultra-modern facility in Abeokuta, will be commissioned in November. Abiodun disclosed this while conducting an on-the-spot inspection of the imposing edifice located alon...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ogun-apc-secretariat-set-for-november-commissioning-abiodun/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Daily Post Staff","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:06:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FDapo-Abiodun-1.jpg","slug":"ogun-apc-secretariat-set-for-november-commissioning-abiodun"},{"id":"lfhxro","title":"EFCC reopens Atiku case over 2006 corruption report","excerpt":"By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened its investigation into allegations against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a petition by former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, seeking his prosecution...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/efcc-reopens-atiku-case-over-2006-corruption-report/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:01:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FEFCC-operatives.webp","slug":"efcc-reopens-atiku-case-over-2006-corruption-report"},{"id":"2w4mpy","title":"Nigeria is finished, gone, ex-Super Eagles player Emenike slams govs","excerpt":"Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has slammed some state governors over alleged mismanagement of public funds, calling Nigeria an “embezzlemen Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-is-finished-gone-ex-super-eagles-player-emenike-slams-govs/","url":"https://punchng.com/nigeria-is-finished-gone-ex-super-eagles-player-emenike-slams-govs/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:00:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.571Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nigeria-is-finished-gone-ex-super-eagles-player-emenike-slams-govs"},{"id":"fqil98","title":"Reps back blockchain curriculum review, seek practical skills training","excerpt":"The House of Representatives has endorsed a review of Nigeria’s blockchain curriculum, calling for more practical skills and cybersecurity training. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-back-blockchain-curriculum-review-seek-practical-skills-training/","url":"https://punchng.com/reps-back-blockchain-curriculum-review-seek-practical-skills-training/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:57:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.571Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"reps-back-blockchain-curriculum-review-seek-practical-skills-training"},{"id":"q2zwvi","title":"Eko Power Limited Affirms Its Status as Lagos State’s Licensed Electricity Distribution Company","excerpt":"Eko Power Limited is the distribution company licensed by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) to distribute power in the southern parts of Lagos State. Eko Power Limited’s establishment follows a formal legal transition mandated by the Electricity Act 2023 (as amended) and ...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/eko-power-limited-affirms-its-status-as-lagos-states-licensed-electricity-distribution-company/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"NM Partners","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:56:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:09.442Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FEko-power-limited.jpeg","slug":"eko-power-limited-affirms-its-status-as-lagos-states-licensed-electricity-distribution-company"},{"id":"ujr816","title":"RMB Nigeria Wins Merchant Bank of the Year for Eighth Time, Earns Deal Advisory Excellence Honour","excerpt":"RMB Nigeria has secured two honours at the 2026 BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, winning Merchant Bank of the Year for the eighth time and Deal Advisory Excellence of the Year. The eighth Merchant Bank of the Year award marks a significant milestone for RMB Nigeria...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/rmb-nigeria-wins-merchant-bank-of-the-year-for-eighth-time-earns-deal-advisory-excellence-honour/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"NM Partners","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:51:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T07:18:09.442Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FRMB.jpg","slug":"rmb-nigeria-wins-merchant-bank-of-the-year-for-eighth-time-earns-deal-advisory-excellence-honour"},{"id":"4opmoq","title":"Nigeria secures global recognition for measurement standards – SON","excerpt":"Nigeria has secured international recognition for its measurement standards after SON signed the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement in France. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-secures-global-recognition-for-measurement-standards-son/","url":"https://punchng.com/nigeria-secures-global-recognition-for-measurement-standards-son/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:45:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:49.684Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nigeria-secures-global-recognition-for-measurement-standards-son"},{"id":"ggbld0","title":"2027: Men have failed Nigeria – Presidential candidate","excerpt":"Mrs Okereke said she had met people who doubted whether a woman could lead Nigeria. The post 2027: Men have failed Nigeria – Presidential candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/gender/917043-2027-men-have-failed-nigeria-presidential-candidate.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Mariam Ileyemi","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:40:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F846568483_996031249660839_4610217883468542419_n.jpg%3Ffit%3D768%252C536%26ssl%3D1","slug":"2027-men-have-failed-nigeria-presidential-candidate"},{"id":"pst8bw","title":"Court awards N125,000 cost against Odumodublvck","excerpt":"An Abuja High Court on Wednesday awarded N125,000 against a rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck”, for asking for adjournment. Justice J.O.E. Adeyemi-Ajayi awarded the cost while adjourning the matter until Oct. 27 for cross-examination and defence. The claimant, Ogbogiri Oke...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/court-awards-n125000-cost-against-odumodublvck/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:39:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2Fodumodubvlck.jpg","slug":"court-awards-n125000-cost-against-odumodublvck"},{"id":"2xcnz6","title":"SALARY CONTROVERSY: Taraba varsity staff not highest paid in Nigeria — TSU ASUU","excerpt":"By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Taraba State University, TSU Chapter, has refuted claims circulating on social media that academic staff of the institution are the highest-paid university workers in Nigeria, describing the narrative as misleading propagand...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/salary-controversy-taraba-varsity-staff-not-highest-paid-in-nigeria-tsu-asuu/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:37:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2FASUU-logo-1024x614.jpg","slug":"salary-controversy-taraba-varsity-staff-not-highest-paid-in-nigeria-tsu-asuu"},{"id":"ht3frq","title":"WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets coach confident of victory over Niger Republic","excerpt":"Golden Eaglets coach, Eboboritse Uwejamomere, believes his side will triumph over Niger Republic in their opening fixture of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship. Nigeria will take on Niger at the Stade du 4 Aout, Ouagadougou on Tuesday (today). Niger played out a 1-1 draw with Cote d’Ivoire in thei...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-coach-confident-of-victory-over-niger-republic/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:35:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FGolden-Eaglets-coach-Eboboritse-Uwejamomere.jpg","slug":"wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-coach-confident-of-victory-over-niger-republic"},{"id":"sv4p9h","title":"Nigeria woos investors at World Petroleum Congress","excerpt":"Nigeria has called on international investors to take advantage of its vast oil and gas resources, ongoing industry reforms and strategic access to the African market to drive long-term investment in its energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobir...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigeria-woos-investors-at-world-petroleum-congress/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:34:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2Fimage-331.png","slug":"nigeria-woos-investors-at-world-petroleum-congress"},{"id":"6we7q3","title":"Wike, Soludo, Adeleke present at APC campaign council inauguration","excerpt":"By Ayobami Okerinde The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and governors of Anambra and Osun states, Charles Soludo and Ademola Adeleke, are present at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja. The trio, despite belo...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/wike-soludo-adeleke-present-at-apc-campaign-council-inauguration/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:30:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FSoludo-Adeleke-Wike-1024x724.jpg","slug":"wike-soludo-adeleke-present-at-apc-campaign-council-inauguration"},{"id":"cwbbp7","title":"Oriire abduction: Video of beheading of school teacher, Deacon John Olaleye played in court","excerpt":"The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted as exhibit the recorded video showing the beheading of an abducted teacher of Community School, Oriire, in Oyo State, Deacon John Olaleye. Justice Ibrahim Salim admitted the video as ‘Exhibit Oyo1’ after it was played in the open courtroom, showing the...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/oriire-abduction-video-of-beheading-of-school-teacher-deacon-john-olaleye-played-in-court/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Kayode Lawal","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:27:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:46.854Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2Fcourt-1.jpg","slug":"oriire-abduction-video-of-beheading-of-school-teacher-deacon-john-olaleye-played-in-court"},{"id":"91un33","title":"Akpabio, Bamidele hail Tinubu’s rainbow campaign coalition","excerpt":"By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele have described the composition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid as a historic development, saying it reflects efforts to buil...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/akpabio-bamidele-hail-tinubus-rainbow-campaign-coalition/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:26:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-06.58.37-1024x688.jpeg","slug":"akpabio-bamidele-hail-tinubus-rainbow-campaign-coalition"},{"id":"b75vll","title":"Nigerian man jailed in UK for hacking woman’s social media, selling her images online","excerpt":"A Nigerian man, Bosun Osagie has been jailed in the United Kingdom, UK for hacking a woman’s Snapchat and X accounts, using her images to create fake profiles that advertised her as a sex worker, selling the images online and subsequently blackmailing her. Osagie, 25, of Hartslock Drive, Bexley, ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerian-man-jailed-in-uk-for-hacking-womans-social-media-selling-her-images-online/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:08:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fbosun-osagie.webp","slug":"nigerian-man-jailed-in-uk-for-hacking-womans-social-media-selling-her-images-online"},{"id":"2g426r","title":"Nigeria secures three-year seat on UN Human Rights Council","excerpt":"Nigeria has secured a three-year seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council after receiving 172 votes in an election by the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The Federal Government disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Oluwafemi Aden...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/nigeria-secures-three-year-seat-on-un-human-rights-council/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Hafsat Bello","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:01:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.927Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FUN-Human-Rights.jpeg","slug":"nigeria-secures-three-year-seat-on-un-human-rights-council"},{"id":"xx6azp","title":"Dangote Refinery: N6.3tn net profit, IPO extension, import licence appeal, other keys developments","excerpt":"Dangote Refinery took centre stage in major business, finance and economic discussions in Nigeria and across Africa from Monday to Wednesday. DAILY POST, in this report, highlights major talking points about the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery based in Lekki, Lagos. First, Dangote Refinery extend...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/dangote-refinery-n6-3tn-net-profit-ipo-extension-import-licence-appeal-other-keys-developments/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Ogaga Ariemu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T13:41:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.927Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FDANGOTE-REFINERY-1.jpg","slug":"dangote-refinery-n63tn-net-profit-ipo-extension-import-licence-appeal-other-keys-developments"},{"id":"sd7lsn","title":"NAF crash: Aiyedatiwa orders fumigation of Igbokoda river","excerpt":"By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the immediate fumigation of the river at Igbokoda following complaints of offensive odour and concerns about possible pollution after last week’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash. The directive was disclosed in a statement...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/naf-crash-aiyedatiwa-orders-fumigation-of-igbokoda-river/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T13:40:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.432Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-14-at-10.55.45-AM-1024x732.jpeg","slug":"naf-crash-aiyedatiwa-orders-fumigation-of-igbokoda-river"},{"id":"o29e7c","title":"AI won’t decide outcome of 2027 general election – INEC Chairman","excerpt":"INEC says it is developing an AI governance framework while using the technology to improve logistics, detect anomalies and strengthen the integrity of the electoral process. The post AI won’t decide outcome of 2027 general election – INEC Chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917030-ai-wont-decide-outcome-of-2027-general-election-inec-chairman.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Sharon Eboesomi","publishDate":"2026-10-14T13:29:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:44.887Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FHS6GbrSXQAAVO7r-e1791292319271.jpg%3Ffit%3D644%252C403%26ssl%3D1","slug":"ai-wont-decide-outcome-of-2027-general-election-inec-chairman"},{"id":"ptpqlq","title":"Nigerians will be proud of police in 2027 poll, says IG","excerpt":"The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the police will demonstrate professionalism in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig/","url":"https://punchng.com/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T13:24:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:49.684Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig"},{"id":"js5np6","title":"NHRC laments rising cases of rights violations, receives 338,810 petitions","excerpt":"By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday expressed concern over the increasing cases of rights violations in the country, revealing that it received a total of 338,810 complaints in September alone. According to the Commission, the majority of petitio...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nhrc-laments-rising-cases-of-rights-violations-receives-338810-petitions/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T13:13:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:50.999Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fnhrc.jpg","slug":"nhrc-laments-rising-cases-of-rights-violations-receives-338810-petitions"},{"id":"8ltrq9","title":"Ogun pig farmers lose N5bn to African swine fever","excerpt":"Pig farmers in Ogun State have lost over N5bn to an outbreak of African Swine Fever, prompting protests for government compensation and soft loans. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-pig-farmers-lose-n5bn-to-african-swine-fever/","url":"https://punchng.com/ogun-pig-farmers-lose-n5bn-to-african-swine-fever/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T13:09:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:49.684Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"ogun-pig-farmers-lose-n5bn-to-african-swine-fever"},{"id":"yrgpu1","title":"2027: Algorithms must never decide election outcome – INEC chair Amupitan","excerpt":"The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has declared that algorithms must never determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the declaration at the Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Forum 2026 in Abuja, insisting t...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-algorithms-must-never-decide-election-outcome-inec-chair-amupitan/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-10-14T13:08:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.927Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FINEC-Chairman-Professor-Joash-Ojo-Amupitan.jpg","slug":"2027-algorithms-must-never-decide-election-outcome-inec-chair-amupitan"},{"id":"c6wceb","title":"Sanwo-Olu promotes Ogunbanwo, five others as perm secs","excerpt":"New appointees to be inaugurated Thursday By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Olatunbosun Sunday Ogunbanwo and five others as permanent secretaries in the state civil service. 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The partners say the SME Credit Backst...","url":"https://techcabal.com/2026/10/14/cascador-sterling-startup-loans/","source":"TechCabal","author":"Muktar Oladunmade","publishDate":"2026-10-14T11:41:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T13:18:51.810Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc76c7bbc41.mjedge.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ftc%2F2026%2F07%2FMoonshot-1.jpg","slug":"cascador-and-sterling-launch-200-million-fund-to-derisk-startup-loans"},{"id":"sotesm","title":"Ogun APC secretariat set for commissioning in November — Abiodun","excerpt":"The governor disclosed this while conducting an on-the-spot inspection of the imposing edifice located along Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, where he expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work The post Ogun APC secretariat set for commissioning in November — Abiodun appeared first on Premium T...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917014-ogun-apc-secretariat-set-for-commissioning-in-november-abiodun.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-14T11:31:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.394Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2Fc1618e9d-92a1-4b80-bdfa-e5bcdbd0f0e1-e1790878908251.jpeg%3Ffit%3D864%252C540%26ssl%3D1","slug":"ogun-apc-secretariat-set-for-commissioning-in-november-abiodun"},{"id":"up6evj","title":"NAF recovers more components from Ondo crash site","excerpt":"The Nigerian Air Force has recovered additional components from its ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, during ongoing operations. 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Oke...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/video-nrm-presidential-candidate-esther-okereke-promises-to-tackle-electricity-crisis-insecurity/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-14T11:18:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:52.151Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FZPcd1tSepoQ","slug":"video-nrm-presidential-candidate-esther-okereke-promises-to-tackle-electricity-crisis-insecurity"},{"id":"4uth84","title":"Army commander honours retiring soldiers after 35 years of service","excerpt":"The Commander of the Infantry Corps, Maj Gen GM Mutkut, has honoured soldiers retiring from the Nigerian Army after 35 years of meritorious service. 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The inauguration is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Ab...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/gov-adeleke-in-abuja-for-apc-campaign-council-inauguration/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Vanessa Onah","publishDate":"2026-10-14T11:14:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:52.885Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAdeleke.jpg","slug":"gov-adeleke-in-abuja-for-apc-campaign-council-inauguration"},{"id":"8ccpnn","title":"CAC gives insolvency practitioners deadline for renewal, re-registration","excerpt":"The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has fixed December 1, 2026, as the deadline for the mandatory renewal and re-registration of accreditation for insolvency practitioners in Nigeria. The commission warned that practitioners whose accreditation is due for renewal risk automatic suspension if t...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/cac-gives-insolvency-practitioners-deadline-for-renewal-re-registration/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T11:10:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:52.885Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F23351145-1D13-4A59-88BF-E08679839D58.jpeg","slug":"cac-gives-insolvency-practitioners-deadline-for-renewal-re-registration"},{"id":"bdpfoq","title":"Zenith bank deepens commitment to girl-child development, empowers 300 schoolgirls","excerpt":"Zenith Bank Plc has launched the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, themed “Banking on Her Tomorrow,” bringing together 300 schoolgirls aged 13 to 17 from selected schools across Lagos for a day of learning, mentorship and personal development. 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The party accused the All Progressives Cong...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/prp-to-tinubu-stop-killings-now-dont-wait-till-2027/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:53:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG-20260609-WA0002-1-1024x768.webp","slug":"prp-to-tinubu-stop-killings-now-dont-wait-till-2027"},{"id":"2u3vtq","title":"Food and beverage workers urge Reps to reject proposed soft drinks tax","excerpt":"The National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE) has urged the House of Representatives to reject the proposed amendment to Nigeria's soft drinks tax, warning that it could lead to factory closures, job losses and further challenges for the manufacturing sector. 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In a press statement signed on Wedn...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/extend-pvc-collection-for-one-week-millions-not-aware-kacran-tells-inec/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Shehu Usman","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:45:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:52.885Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FPVCs.jpg","slug":"extend-pvc-collection-for-one-week-millions-not-aware-kacran-tells-inec"},{"id":"1z2638","title":"Davido’s ‘I can never support APC’ post resurfaces after uncle joins Tinubu campaign","excerpt":"Nigerian singer, Davido’s past declaration that he would never support the All Progressives Congress, APC, has resurfaced after his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, was appointed coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state. The appointment has attracte...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/davidos-i-can-never-support-apc-post-resurfaces-after-uncle-joins-tinubu-campaign/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Olanrewaju Rasheedat","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:41:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAdemola-Adeleke-Davido.jpg","slug":"davidos-i-can-never-support-apc-post-resurfaces-after-uncle-joins-tinubu-campaign"},{"id":"hfrf1u","title":"Single-digit inflation will save Nigeria $10 billion — Taiwo Oyedele","excerpt":"Achieving single-digit inflation in Nigeria could save the government more than $10 billion, according to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, who said lower inflation and interest rates would ease pressure on public finances. The post Single-digit inflation will save Nigeria $10 billion — Taiwo Oyede...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/single-digit-inflation-will-save-nigeria-10-billion-taiwo-oyedele/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olalekan Adigun","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:37:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:48.987Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FTaiwo-Oyedele.jpg","slug":"single-digit-inflation-will-save-nigeria-10-billion-taiwo-oyedele"},{"id":"s5avkp","title":"Peller announces planned livestream with Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka","excerpt":"Popular Nigerian streamer and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has announced plans to host Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on his livestream, promising viewers a session filled with “proper English” and “grammar.” Peller disclosed the plan during a livestream on Tu...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/peller-announces-planned-livestream-with-nobel-laureate-wole-soyinka/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:35:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FPeller.jpeg","slug":"peller-announces-planned-livestream-with-nobel-laureate-wole-soyinka"},{"id":"90y0ug","title":"Nigeria’s ambassador to Türkiye presents credentials to President Erdoğan","excerpt":"Nigeria’s ambassador to Türkiye, Saidu Usman Nasamu Dakingari has presented his Letters of Credence to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. The presentation took place at the Presidential Palace, formally marking the commencement of Dakingari’s diplomatic duties in Türkiye. According...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/nigerias-ambassador-to-turkiye-presents-credentials-to-president-erdogan/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mikal Attah","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:29:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F1-19.jpg","slug":"nigerias-ambassador-to-trkiye-presents-credentials-to-president-erdoan"},{"id":"xznn2g","title":"Nigerian government introduces ‘five big fiscal reforms’ to woo investors, engender growth","excerpt":"“People say, and we agree with them, that it's difficult to find data about Nigeria, especially from the fiscal side. 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The post Gbenga Adeyinka to end Laffmattazz tour in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/916991-gbenga-adeyinka-to-end-laffmattazz-tour-in-lagos.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"ekeminiatai","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:21:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.394Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FUntitled-design-18-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D1485%252C1031%26ssl%3D1","slug":"gbenga-adeyinka-to-end-laffmattazz-tour-in-lagos"},{"id":"mlm6eo","title":"2027: Journalists can publish election results – Agbakoba fires warning to INEC","excerpt":"Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, has insisted that journalists have the legal right to publish election results, stressing that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, alone has the exclusive authority to formally declare the outcome of an electi...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-journalists-can-publish-election-results-agbakoba-fires-warning-to-inec/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:21:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FOlisa-Agbakoba.jpg","slug":"2027-journalists-can-publish-election-results-agbakoba-fires-warning-to-inec"},{"id":"yg0upv","title":"Plateau police arrest suspects, recover locally made guns","excerpt":"The Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this on Tuesday at the Inspector-General of Police's conference in Abuja The post Plateau police arrest suspects, recover locally made guns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/916984-plateau-police-arrest-suspects-recover-locally-made-guns.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"adajiesther","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:08:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.394Z","category":"safety","slug":"plateau-police-arrest-suspects-recover-locally-made-guns"},{"id":"lj82ti","title":"Peller reveals why he prefers self-pleasure to cheating on his wife","excerpt":"Popular Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller has revealed that he would rather masturbate than cheat on his wife. He explained that he believes in respecting his partner and following medical advice regarding their sexual relationship. Speaking about an experience in Barbados, Peller dis...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/peller-reveals-why-he-prefers-self-pleasure-to-cheating-on-his-wife/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Roseline Nwosu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:07:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Fpeller.jpg","slug":"peller-reveals-why-he-prefers-self-pleasure-to-cheating-on-his-wife"},{"id":"xyvc6r","title":"Northwest’ll determine outcome of next presidential election – Buhari’s ex-aide","excerpt":"Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad on Wednesday stated that the Northwest will determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria. Ahmad urged candidates aspiring to contest for the presidency in 2031 to start building meaning relationship wi...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/northwestll-determine-outcome-of-next-presidential-election-buharis-ex-aide/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-14T10:03:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FBashir-Ahmad.jpeg","slug":"northwestll-determine-outcome-of-next-presidential-election-buharis-ex-aide"},{"id":"df4cyv","title":"Police arrests Indian, two Nigerians over assault on driver in Ibadan","excerpt":"Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested an Indian national and two Nigerians over the alleged assault of two drivers in Ibadan. The command made this known in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday. According to t...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/police-arrests-indian-two-nigerians-over-assault-on-driver-in-ibadan/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Musliudeen Adebayo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:59:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"safety","slug":"police-arrests-indian-two-nigerians-over-assault-on-driver-in-ibadan"},{"id":"93lden","title":"Bauchi records 70 human trafficking cases, three convictions – NAPTIP","excerpt":"NAPTIP also rescued 25 Bauchi indigenes who were trafficked to North Africa, according to the state coordinator, Aliyun Kalli The post Bauchi records 70 human trafficking cases, three convictions – NAPTIP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/916986-bauchi-records-70-human-trafficking-cases-three-convictions-naptip.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"ekeminiatai","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:47:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:50.394Z","category":"local","slug":"bauchi-records-70-human-trafficking-cases-three-convictions-naptip"},{"id":"ush2yv","title":"PAU Alumni conference brings over 400 leaders together for opportunities at Ecobank Pan African Centre","excerpt":"The Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association (PAUAA) has announced its 2026 International Alumni Conference, scheduled for Thursday, October 22, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together more than 400 business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and alumn...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/pau-alumni-conference-brings-over-400-leaders-together-for-opportunities-at-ecobank-pan-african-centre/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Daily Post Staff","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:41:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPAU-.jpg","slug":"pau-alumni-conference-brings-over-400-leaders-together-for-opportunities-at-ecobank-pan-african-cent"},{"id":"akjvt2","title":"NDC should inaugurate Presidential Campaign Council, name Rufai Oseni spokesman – Lere Olayinka","excerpt":"Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka on Wednesday charged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, to release its Presidential Campaign Council list. Olayinka said the NDC should release the li...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ndc-should-inaugurate-presidential-campaign-council-name-rufai-oseni-spokesman-lere-olayinka/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Seun Opejobi","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:40:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Flere-Olayinka.jpg","slug":"ndc-should-inaugurate-presidential-campaign-council-name-rufai-oseni-spokesman-lere-olayinka"},{"id":"6rhdaj","title":"El-Rufai planned to stifle EFCC investigation with $600,000 bribe, witness tells court","excerpt":"The allegations formed part of the prosecution’s evidence against the former governor and have yet to be established by the court. The post El-Rufai planned to stifle EFCC investigation with $600,000 bribe, witness tells court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/916985-el-rufai-planned-to-stifle-efcc-investigation-with-600000-bribe-witness-tells-court.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:39:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:50.885Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F07%2F673457233_10173929949220431_5367700824257904285_n-e1785150385217.jpg%3Ffit%3D960%252C623%26ssl%3D1","slug":"el-rufai-planned-to-stifle-efcc-investigation-with-600000-bribe-witness-tells-court"},{"id":"ux85pn","title":"US Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for separatist group","excerpt":"The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Ozurumba, whose asylum application was rejected after he provided cooking services at a camp operated by a Nigerian separatist group. According to a report by Vanguard, the case centres on whether coo...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/us-supreme-court-to-hear-case-of-nigerian-deported-over-cooking-for-separatist-group/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Roseline Nwosu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:36:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.978Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FUS-Supreme-Court.jpg","slug":"us-supreme-court-to-hear-case-of-nigerian-deported-over-cooking-for-separatist-group"},{"id":"lp4nfo","title":"2027: Atiku urges Nigerians to collect PVCs, promises economic relief","excerpt":"By Ayobami Okerinde The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to make life more affordable and improve security across Nigeria, blaming President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the rising cost of living. Atiku made the promise in a post on ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-atiku-urges-nigerians-to-collect-pvcs-promises-economic-relief/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:34:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FFormer-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar-1024x577.png","slug":"2027-atiku-urges-nigerians-to-collect-pvcs-promises-economic-relief"},{"id":"cs7sty","title":"Nigerian man, Adebayo arrested in Canada after exposing self to three victims","excerpt":"A Nigerian man has been arrested in Canada after allegedly exposing himself to three victims in separate incidents aboard Toronto’s public transit system. The suspect, identified as Adebayo Maoli, 28, of Toronto, is facing one count of sexual assault and two counts of indecent act, according to t...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerian-man-adebayo-arrested-in-canada-after-exposing-self-to-three-victims/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Efosataiwo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:28:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"safety","slug":"nigerian-man-adebayo-arrested-in-canada-after-exposing-self-to-three-victims"},{"id":"h3j9ui","title":"UBA Commiserates with Nigerian Air Force over NAF 931 Aircraft Crash","excerpt":"Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has extended its condolences to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the families of those who lost their lives in the NAF 931 aircraft crash, following a condolence visit by the Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Ala...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/uba-commiserates-with-nigerian-air-force-over-naf-931-aircraft-crash/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"NM Partners","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:28:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:48.987Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FOliver-Alawuba.jpg","updatedAt":"2026-10-14T11:19:18.863Z","slug":"uba-commiserates-with-nigerian-air-force-over-naf-931-aircraft-crash"},{"id":"g44rec","title":"Nigeria gold holds steady at N178K/g despite strong naira","excerpt":"Nigeria's gold prices are steady at N178K per gram despite a strengthening Nigerian currency and the US central bank's hawkish tilt. Gold sellers in the main gold markets in Nigeria, Lagos, Kano, and Abuja, usually charge a domestic premium of 5%–10% above the spot rate. The post Nigeria gold hol...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/nigeria-gold-holds-steady-at-n178k-g-despite-strong-naira/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Olumide Adesina","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:20:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:48.987Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fgold-2-1.webp","slug":"nigeria-gold-holds-steady-at-n178kg-despite-strong-naira"},{"id":"4lx6gq","title":"CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso appointed AFC Chairman","excerpt":"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). AFC President and CEO, Samaila Zubairu, disclosed the appointment on Wednesday on the sidelines of the IMF meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Cardoso replaces Mr...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/cbn-governor-yemi-cardoso-appointed-afc-chairman/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Samson Akintaro","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:17:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T17:18:48.987Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nairametrics.com%2F2025%2F09%2FCardoso-Olayemi-e1760178340460.jpg","slug":"cbn-governor-yemi-cardoso-appointed-afc-chairman"},{"id":"ytlhao","title":"BREAKING: CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso appointed AFC Chairman","excerpt":"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). AFC President and CEO, Samaila Zubairu, disclosed the appointment on Wednesday on the sidelines of the IMF meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Cardoso replaces Mr...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/breaking-cbn-governor-yemi-cardoso-appointed-afc-chairman/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Samson Akintaro","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:17:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:55.047Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.nairametrics.com%2F2025%2F09%2FCardoso-Olayemi-e1760178340460.jpg","slug":"breaking-cbn-governor-yemi-cardoso-appointed-afc-chairman"},{"id":"rfzokm","title":"Nigerian newspapers review: APC drafts Accord, APGA, PDP men into Tinubu’s campaign","excerpt":"In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) including leading opposition figures and governors in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election council, in spite of strong pushback from sections of the...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigerian-newspapers-review-apc-drafts-accord-apga-pdp-men-into-tinubus-campaign/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Henry Oduah","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:17:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2FTinubu-e1654856141437-1024x550.jpg","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-review-apc-drafts-accord-apga-pdp-men-into-tinubus-campaign"},{"id":"9o8cuz","title":"Nigeria 5-0 Comoros: Five big takeaways as Super Falcons prepare for big Morocco test","excerpt":"Beyond the scoreline, the performance offered interim coach Augustine Eguavoen encouraging signs of a team beginning to rediscover its defensive solidity while exploring fresh possibilities in attack The post Nigeria 5-0 Comoros: Five big takeaways as Super Falcons prepare for big Morocco test ap...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/916972-nigeria-5-0-comoros-five-big-takeaways-as-super-falcons-prepare-for-big-morocco-test.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Gbemidepo Popoola","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:14:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:50.885Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1004321625-1-1-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D2560%252C1709%26ssl%3D1","slug":"nigeria-5-0-comoros-five-big-takeaways-as-super-falcons-prepare-for-big-morocco-test"},{"id":"1n32b3","title":"Coca-Cola system contributes $1bn across its value chain in Nigeria, supporting more than 160,000 jobs","excerpt":"For every direct job created by the system, 53 more jobs were supported across Nigeria’s economy. The Coca-Cola system purchased $601 million worth of goods and services from suppliers in Nigeria in 2024, strengthening the country's industries and communities. The post Coca-Cola system contribute...","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/916971-coca-cola-system-contributes-1bn-across-its-value-chain-in-nigeria-supporting-more-than-160000-jobs.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Press Release","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:14:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:50.885Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1492-scaled.jpeg%3Ffit%3D2560%252C1768%26ssl%3D1","slug":"coca-cola-system-contributes-1bn-across-its-value-chain-in-nigeria-supporting-more-than-160000-jobs"},{"id":"ap0igm","title":"IMF advises Nigeria against restoring blanket petrol subsidy","excerpt":"The IMF has advised Nigeria against restoring blanket petrol subsidy, urging the government to instead channel support towards vulnerable citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-advises-nigeria-against-restoring-blanket-petrol-subsidy/","url":"https://punchng.com/imf-advises-nigeria-against-restoring-blanket-petrol-subsidy/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:11:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:49.542Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"imf-advises-nigeria-against-restoring-blanket-petrol-subsidy"},{"id":"irtwgp","title":"UCL: What Atletico boss, Diego Simeone said about Ademola Lookman after 2-0 win over Man United","excerpt":"Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has spoken about Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman’s performance following his goal against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international ended his goal drought during Tuesday evening’s victory over Manchester...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ucl-what-atletico-boss-diego-simeone-said-about-ademola-lookman-after-2-0-win-over-man-united/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"John Owen Nwachukwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T09:03:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T09:18:50.500Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FDiego-Simeone.jpg","slug":"ucl-what-atletico-boss-diego-simeone-said-about-ademola-lookman-after-2-0-win-over-man-united"},{"id":"ovz51t","title":"2027: Atiku promises affordable living, urges Nigerians to collect PVCs","excerpt":"Atiku Abubakar has criticised the rising cost of living under Tinubu, promising to make life affordable and restore security if elected president in 2027. 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Ezeokenwa stated this during an interview on Arise Televisi...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-no-pathway-for-peter-obis-victory-apga-chairman/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Akinbayo Wahab","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:58:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"government","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FFotoJet-84-1024x762.jpg","slug":"2027-no-pathway-for-peter-obis-victory-apga-chairman"},{"id":"e39bzy","title":"Why reliable cross border payments matter for Nigerian businesses –  Henry Ese Ivwighre","excerpt":"For a Nigerian business paying an overseas supplier or receiving money from an international customer, a delayed payment can disrupt more than a transaction. It can hold up an order, tie down working capital and leave the business uncertain about its next decision. The difficulty becomes greater ...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/why-reliable-cross-border-payments-matter-for-nigerian-businesses-henry-ese-ivwighre/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Op-Ed Contributor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:54:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:52.549Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fnew-image.jpg","slug":"why-reliable-cross-border-payments-matter-for-nigerian-businesses-henry-ese-ivwighre"},{"id":"cduwjx","title":"NNPC’s petrol discount offers Nigerians relief, says coalition","excerpt":"A coalition has described the petrol discount offered by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited as a welcome intervention to ease financial burden Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpcs-petrol-discount-offers-nigerians-relief-says-coalition/","url":"https://punchng.com/nnpcs-petrol-discount-offers-nigerians-relief-says-coalition/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web","source":"The Punch","author":"Punch Newspapers","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:51:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:49.542Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.punchng.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2F18131509%2Fpunch-logo-500x179-1.png","slug":"nnpcs-petrol-discount-offers-nigerians-relief-says-coalition"},{"id":"s0arpy","title":"The Ballot, The Breadline And The Battle For 2027","excerpt":"As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 elections, three contests are unfolding simultaneously: a legal battle over who gets on the ballot, an economic argument over whether reforms are delivering relief, and a growing test of public confidence in the institutions that will oversee the vote. 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The post Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda plan joint visa for AFCON 2027 fans appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/916966-tanzania-kenya-uganda-plan-joint-visa-for-afcon-2027-fans.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Agency Report","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:44:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.185Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2F1004321944.jpg%3Ffit%3D739%252C415%26ssl%3D1","slug":"tanzania-kenya-uganda-plan-joint-visa-for-afcon-2027-fans"},{"id":"cf1a4","title":"NAF Air Crash: Aiyedatiwa Orders Fumigation Of Igbokoda River To Avert Outbreak Of Diseases","excerpt":"Following complaints from Igbokoda residents about the strong stench emanating from the river where the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed last week, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has directed the ministries of environment and health to begin extensive fumigation of the river. The directi...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/naf-air-crash-ondo-orders-fumigation-of-igbokoda-river-to-avert-outbreak-of-diseases/","source":"Channels Television","author":"Alexander Okere","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:39:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.925Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FNAF-air-crash.jpg","slug":"naf-air-crash-aiyedatiwa-orders-fumigation-of-igbokoda-river-to-avert-outbreak-of-diseases"},{"id":"lmucna","title":"Nigeria among nations integrating health in climate plan – Report","excerpt":"Colombia, Nigeria, and Cambodia are the top three nations integrating health into their national climate plan, the Global Climate and Health Alliance said in the 2026 Healthy NDCs Scorecard released on Wednesday. The report evaluated health inclusion in Nationally Determined Contributions across ...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/nigeria-among-nations-integrating-health-in-climate-plan-report/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Wale Odunsi","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:34:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T09:18:50.500Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FNigeria-ranks-36th-most-corrupt-country-in-the-world.jpg","slug":"nigeria-among-nations-integrating-health-in-climate-plan-report"},{"id":"4jwbpu","title":"CBN offers N450 billion today, second NTB auction of Q4 issuance","excerpt":"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on behalf of the Debt Management Office (DMO), is offering N450 billion in Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) at the primary market auction holding today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, marking the second auction of the fourth quarter. The post CBN offers N450 billion...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/cbn-offers-n450-billion-today-second-ntb-auction-of-q4-issuance/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Kelechi Mgboji","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:32:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T15:18:52.549Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2FUntitled-design-10.png","slug":"cbn-offers-n450-billion-today-second-ntb-auction-of-q4-issuance"},{"id":"kxprwn","title":"Umahi seeks four more years for Tinubu to complete road projects","excerpt":"By Clare Nnabuike, Minna The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu another four years to complete the road construction projects initiated by his administration. Umahi made the appeal on Tuesday in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State during ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/umahi-seeks-four-more-years-for-tinubu-to-complete-road-projects/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Nwafor","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:26:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2FUmahi-e1734172293841.jpeg","slug":"umahi-seeks-four-more-years-for-tinubu-to-complete-road-projects"},{"id":"iw18gr","title":"Military aircraft crash: Search team makes additional recovery","excerpt":"The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has announced the recovery of additional components from the ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The Air Force disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, noting that recovery operations were continuing at the acci...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/military-aircraft-crash-search-team-makes-additional-recovery/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:11:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T09:18:50.500Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fnaf-crash.jpg","slug":"military-aircraft-crash-search-team-makes-additional-recovery"},{"id":"quicqq","title":"2027: ‘Bola’ has made life expensive, we can’t allow it – Atiku challenges Tinubu","excerpt":"Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the rising cost of living and insecurity in Nigeria, saying his administration has made life increasingly difficult for citizens. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, said Nigerian...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-bola-has-made-life-expensive-we-cant-allow-it-atiku-challenges-tinubu/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Francis Ugwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:10:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T09:18:50.500Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FAtiku-.jpg","slug":"2027-bola-has-made-life-expensive-we-cant-allow-it-atiku-challenges-tinubu"},{"id":"q19g32","title":"FG plans N5.4 trillion Treasury bill offers in Q4, targets N4.1 trillion in one-year bills","excerpt":"The Federal Government plans to offer N5.40 trillion in Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) between October and December 2026, with approximately three-quarters of the amount concentrated in 364-day bills. The post FG plans N5.4 trillion Treasury bill offers in Q4, targets N4.1 trillion in one-year bi...","url":"https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/14/fg-plans-n5-4-trillion-treasury-bill-offers-in-q4-targets-n4-1-trillion-in-one-year-bills/","source":"Nairametrics","author":"Kelechi Mgboji","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:10:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T13:18:55.047Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.nairametrics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fcbn-build-1.webp","slug":"fg-plans-n54-trillion-treasury-bill-offers-in-q4-targets-n41-trillion-in-one-year-bills"},{"id":"146ad8","title":"2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos settle in Rabat for Poland opener","excerpt":"Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived Rabat ahead of their opening fixture at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against Poland. Akeem Busari’s side held their final training session in Casablanca on Monday night, before moving to Rabat the following day. The players observed a light session on Tues...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2026-u-17-wwc-flamingos-settle-in-rabat-for-poland-opener/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Mike Oyebola","publishDate":"2026-10-14T08:07:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T09:18:50.500Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FFlamingos.jpg","slug":"2026-u-17-wwc-flamingos-settle-in-rabat-for-poland-opener"},{"id":"qa09r9","title":"Nigeria-led ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍​‌⁠​​‌​G-24 demands IMF reforms, debt relief, $300bn annual climate funding","excerpt":"Developing countries have demanded sweeping reforms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), improved debt relief mechanisms and increased climate financing under Nigeria’s leadership of the Group of Twenty-Four (G-24). The demands were contained in the communiqué issued by the group’s 116th min...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigeria-led-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0g-24-demands-imf/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-14T07:49:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMF-Nigeria.jpg","slug":"nigeria-led-g-24-demands-imf-reforms-debt-relief-300bn-annual-climate-funding"},{"id":"b0xgzw","title":"Ebonyi govt denies converting airport to worship centre","excerpt":"“It has never been a worship centre, and we don’t intend to use it as a worship centre.” The post Ebonyi govt denies converting airport to worship centre appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/916959-ebonyi-govt-denies-converting-airport-to-worship-centre.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"adajiesther","publishDate":"2026-10-14T07:48:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.185Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-14-at-08.46.36.jpeg%3Ffit%3D669%252C390%26ssl%3D1","slug":"ebonyi-govt-denies-converting-airport-to-worship-centre"},{"id":"w4513r","title":"Portable cries out over payment after APC campaign rally","excerpt":"Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called on President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, to give him additional money following his participation in an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Lagos. The rally, held on Tuesday at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos, at...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/portable-cries-out-over-payment-after-apc-campaign-rally/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Vanessa Onah","publishDate":"2026-10-14T07:28:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T09:18:50.500Z","category":"parks","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fportable.jpg","slug":"portable-cries-out-over-payment-after-apc-campaign-rally"},{"id":"kyfswp","title":"IMF Warns Nigeria Against Restoring Petrol Subsidy","excerpt":"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the federal government against restoring a broad petrol subsidy, recommending targeted support for vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising energy costs. The Fund said blanket petrol subsidies are expensive, often benefit higher-incom...","url":"https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/14/imf-warns-nigeria-against-restoring-petrol-subsidy/","source":"Channels Television","author":"OpeOluwani Akintayo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T07:27:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.925Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channelstv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FTinubu_Petrol-Pump.jpg","slug":"imf-warns-nigeria-against-restoring-petrol-subsidy"},{"id":"k0i0ud","title":"US Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terrorists","excerpt":"Does cooking for members of a Nigerian separatist group amount to providing “material support” for terrorism? That’s the thorny question facing the conservative-majority US Supreme Court. In a brief order Tuesday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Trump administration’s bid to reinstate the ru...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/us-supreme-court-to-hear-case-of-nigerian-deported-over-cooking-for-terrorists/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-14T07:26:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FUS-supreme-court-1024x576.jpeg","slug":"us-supreme-court-to-hear-case-of-nigerian-deported-over-cooking-for-terrorists"},{"id":"vg0vz9","title":"What African countries, others can learn from Nigeria’s economic reforms – Minister","excerpt":"“People can easily tell that because of the reform, life is harder. But you need to show them without the reform, it will be hardest,” he said. The post What African countries, others can learn from Nigeria’s economic reforms – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .","url":"https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/916945-what-african-countries-others-can-learn-from-nigerias-economic-reforms-minister.html","source":"Premium Times","author":"Oladeinde Olawoyin","publishDate":"2026-10-14T07:24:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.185Z","category":"business","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com%2Fwp-content%2Ffiles%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_6415-scaled.jpeg%3Ffit%3D2560%252C1920%26ssl%3D1","slug":"what-african-countries-others-can-learn-from-nigerias-economic-reforms-minister"},{"id":"pxuopr","title":"Nigeria ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍​‌‌​condemns attacks on fellow Africans, demands action against xenophobia","excerpt":"Nigeria has condemned rising xenophobic attacks against Africans in other African countries, warning that discrimination threatens continental solidarity, integration and peaceful coexistence. The Federal Government expressed its concern during the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a ...","url":"https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/nigeria-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0condemns-attacks-on-f/","source":"Vanguard","author":"Ayobami","publishDate":"2026-10-14T07:22:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T11:18:50.606Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vanguardngr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fxenophobia-1024x683.png","slug":"nigeria-condemns-attacks-on-fellow-africans-demands-action-against-xenophobia"},{"id":"zdwj6m","title":"Don’t return fuel subsidy – IMF warns FG","excerpt":"The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has warned Nigeria against restoring broad petrol subsidy. According to TheCable, the IMF instead recommended targeted support for vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising energy costs. The international financial body said blanket petrol subsidi...","url":"https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/dont-return-fuel-subsidy-imf-warns-fg/","source":"Daily Post Nigeria","author":"Matthew Atungwu","publishDate":"2026-10-14T07:17:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T09:18:50.500Z","category":"local","image":"https://thelagos.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdailypost.ng%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2FIMF.png","slug":"dont-return-fuel-subsidy-imf-warns-fg"},{"id":"o9elra","title":"APC announces Kano campaign council","excerpt":"The apex body overseeing APC campaign activities in Kano will be chaired by Governor Abba Yusuf. 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