House of Reps Seeks 90-Day Strategic Fuel Reserve by 2027
The House of Representatives has backed plans to expand Nigeria’s national strategic petroleum stock from a capacity of up to 20 days of supply to 90 days by 2027, as…
Oba of Benin Backs Eight-Year-Old Chess Prodigy, Pledges Education and Welfare Support
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, has pledged to take responsibility for the education, welfare and chess development of an eight-year-old player, Emmanuella Omoragbon, after opening the…
French PM Threatens State of Emergency as Violent Unrest Spreads
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has warned that the government could declare a state of emergency if necessary as authorities struggle to contain violent unrest that has led to looting,…
Microsoft Exits Data Centre Deal In Blow To UK AI Ambitions
Microsoft confirmed Monday that it has pulled out of a UK AI data centre deal with British start-up Nscale, in a blow to the country’s artificial intelligence ambitions. The US…
Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, with his family announcing his passing on Monday, October 19, 2026. Uduaghan reportedly died…
Nigeria, Rwanda Eye Cadet Exchange, Joint Counter-terrorism Training
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has initiated plans for military cadet exchanges, expanded counterterrorism training and defence industrial collaboration between Nigeria and Rwanda to strengthen…
Troops Foil a Kidnap Incident, Rescue 11 Passengers in Kogi
Troops of 12 Composite Brigade under 5 Division, Nigerian Army, have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued 11 passengers along Kabba-Ayere Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.…
Supreme Court to Dismiss Omoaje’s Appeal, Ends Action Alliance Leadership Tussle
The protracted leadership tussle in the Action Alliance (AA) is finally coming to an end, as the Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed 16th November, 2026, for the formal withdrawal…
COAS Visits Rwanda’s Campaign Against Genocide Museum in Kigali
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Monday, 19th October, 2026, visited Rwanda’s Campaign Against Genocide Museum in Kigali as part of his official working visit…
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover 18 Rustled Cattle in Kebbi
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped victim, recovered 18 rustled cattle and arrested four suspected drug peddlers during separate operations in Kebbi…