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Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been sworn in for a second term in office, pledging to build on the achievements of his first administration and deliver more development to residents. The inauguration took place on Friday, October 16, at Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti. According to reports from the Ekiti State Government, the ceremony…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate reportedly declined to 14.63 per cent in September 2026, down from 15.39 per cent in August, according to figures attributed to the National Bureau of Statistics. The figures, reported on October 15, indicate that the annual rate of increase in consumer prices continued to ease. However, food inflation remains a major…
The Federal Government has maintained its opposition to restoring a blanket petrol subsidy, arguing that a return to the previous arrangement would place additional pressure on public finances. The position comes amid continuing concerns about petrol prices and the rising cost of transportation, food and other essential goods. In a statement published by the State…
Security operatives have reportedly arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly involved in the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State. The arrests were reported on October 16 following intelligence-led operations involving the Department of State Services, the military, the police and other security personnel. According to…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, son of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina, following years of efforts to locate him after his conviction in a money-laundering case. According to reports published on October 17, Faisal was arrested in the Karsana area of Abuja after security operatives…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated six electoral commissioners to fill vacancies within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. According to a statement released by the State House on October 16, the President nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners for Senate consideration and confirmation….
Nigeria’s human rights obligations and its engagement with international institutions remain important subjects in discussions about governance, security and the protection of fundamental freedoms. Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after securing 172 votes out of 181 in an election held on Tuesday, 13 October 2026…
Motorists travelling along the Lekki-Epe Expressway have been advised to pay attention to scheduled road rehabilitation works that could affect movement through parts of the busy Lagos corridor. The Lagos State Government plans to begin repairs on the Bonny Camp–Admiralty Way Junction section of the Eti-Osa/Lekki-Epe Expressway on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as part of…
Nigeria’s stock market recovered ₦103.9 billion in market value on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, according to official trading data from the Nigerian Exchange published on Thursday, October 15, 2026. 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 Federal Government’s plan to establish the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM&HS) has moved from policy approval to implementation, raising expectations for specialist military medical training. The proposed institution is intended to produce medical professionals who will serve within the armed forces and strengthen healthcare delivery for military personnel. The Federal…