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Political exchanges surrounding Nigeria’s 2027 general elections intensified on Thursday, October 9, 2026, following criticism from the Presidency and the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over remarks by former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi. The reactions reflect the increasingly heated debate as political actors position themselves ahead of the next presidential…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced nationwide Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection activities as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a strategic workshop for editors organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in collaboration with the commission. Following the…
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter has returned safely to base after making a precautionary landing in Makurdi, Benue State, while returning from an anti-kidnapping operation. The incident, confirmed by the Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday, October 8, 2026, was listed among the latest Nigerian news developments on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Director of…
The Federal Government is pursuing plans to expand Nigeria’s digital infrastructure through Project BRIDGE, a proposed fibre-optic network spanning approximately 90,000 kilometres with completion targeted by 2028. According to the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, physical deployment of the network is scheduled to begin in October 2026, after funding was secured. The…
The debate over the establishment of state police in Nigeria has gained renewed attention as discussions continue about constitutional changes intended to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The proposed State Police Services Bill is currently before the 36 state Houses of Assembly after the National Assembly transmitted it on September 16, 2026 as part of…
Uba Sani has called on leaders in Northern Nigeria to stop focusing primarily on the quest for political power at the centre and instead develop a common blueprint to address the region’s persistent development challenges. The governor made the call on Wednesday when the leadership of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, led by former…
The Federal Government has proposed negotiating a ceiling of ₦1,350 per litre on petrol’s ex-gantry price as part of efforts to reduce fluctuations in domestic fuel prices. The proposal was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. According to reports…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to address rising petrol prices and begin negotiations for a new national minimum wage, warning that failure to act could trigger further measures by organised labour. The ultimatum, which takes effect on Friday, October 9, 2026, follows a joint meeting of the…
Two soldiers and a Chinese national have reportedly been killed in an attack by suspected Lakurawa militants in Kebbi State, raising fresh concerns about security around construction activities in the area. The incident was reported in the latest Nigerian news coverage on Friday, October 9, 2026. Initial reports indicated that the attack targeted construction workers…
Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps who were abducted while travelling to their orientation camps have reportedly returned to Ibadan, bringing relief to families who had spent days worrying about their safety. The graduates were among a group of prospective corps members travelling from Oyo State to their assigned orientation camps in…