The Lagos State Police Command has reportedly detained four police officers and disbanded their tactical team following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing officers harassing a young man in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu. The development was reported on October 23, 2026, after the command announced that the officers had been identified and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has reportedly uncovered a facility in Lagos linked to the storage of bottles intended for fake alcoholic products. The development was reported on October 23, 2026, amid continuing concerns about the circulation of counterfeit and improperly manufactured consumer products, the discovery highlights the importance of…
Education Minister Tunji Alausa says the programme has attracted millions of applications, with eligible trainees receiving monthly stipends under the government’s technical and vocational training initiative, more than 250,000 Nigerians are undergoing technical and vocational skills training across over 1,200 accredited centres nationwide, according to the Federal Government. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed…
Nigeria’s delegation at the Berlin Global Dialogue says African countries must strengthen domestic resources, process raw materials locally and build strategic partnerships that support development. Nigeria has called for greater African economic independence, stronger domestic resource mobilisation and strategic investment in infrastructure as part of efforts to accelerate sustainable development across the continent. The position…
Fresh concerns have emerged over civilian safety in Nigeria following a deadly attack in Taraba State that reportedly claimed at least 40 lives. Amnesty International reported the deaths following an attack by gunmen on a community in the state on Friday, October 23, 2026. The report, published the following day, has renewed attention on the…
The National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost-of-living burden on Nigerians and improving access to affordable food, transportation and other essential services. The decision was reported on October 23, 2026, following the Council’s 161st meeting, chaired virtually by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the plan was presented by…
Lawmakers direct a committee to investigate the institution’s management and compliance with university regulations as efforts to strengthen the National Universities Commission advance. The Nigerian Senate has ordered an investigation into the operations and management of Tansian University in Umunya, Anambra State, following allegations of administrative excesses and concerns about compliance with regulatory requirements. The…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to open three additional stations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line by the end of February 2027, the planned stations are FESTAC, Alakija and Trade Fair, according to information released by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, the expansion is expected to extend the reach of…
One person has died and three others were rescued with injuries following the collapse of a building under construction in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, on Akinola Street, near Fadeyi Bus Stop, off Ikorodu Road. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed…
World football governing body FIFA has approved the establishment of a Normalisation Committee to oversee the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation pending fresh elections into the federation’s executive committee. The Nigeria Football Federation announced the decision on October 22, 2026, following approval by the Bureau of the FIFA Council, the committee is expected to…