Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 27 kidnapped victims and recovered a motorcycle in Katsina State. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Tuesday said on October 16, 2026, troops of Sector 1 received a distress call on terrorist activities in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area, where terrorists had abducted 27 residents, comprising 15 males and 12 females. He noted that troops responded swiftly, pursuing the terrorists along the Gangare – Kamba axis. Danja added: “On contact, troops engaged with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to abandon their victims and flee in disarray.”…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its daily weather outlook for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, predicting sunny and hazy conditions in the North and thunderstorms with moderate rainfall in the South. According to the forecast valid from 00:00 to 23:59, northern states will experience sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere throughout the day. States in North Central are expected to see sunny skies with patches of clouds throughout the day. In the southern region, NiMet forecasts cloudy skies in the morning, followed by thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over most parts in the afternoon and evening. The agency…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Federal House of Representatives, Orlu/Orsu/Oru-East Federal Constituency, Hon. Chieme Okechukwu has dismissed the allegation that he was working for the candidature of the governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, describing it as unfounded and misleading. This, is even, as he reaffirmed his commitment to the success of the PDP, stressing that his grassroots mobilisation efforts were intended to strengthen the party and improve its chances of defeating the incumbent in the National Assembly election in 2027. Uzodinma is contesting for the senatorial seat of Imo West under the All Progressives…
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, over the alleged diversion or misappropriation of ₦18.9 billion allocated for broadband infrastructure projects. In a petition dated October 9, 2026, and signed by its Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, HEDA alleged that the projects, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on March 29, 2023, were not executed despite the award of contracts and a four-month delivery deadline. According to the petition, a FEC memorandum put the contract…
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed reports that federal government interest payments reached 124 percent of revenue in the first half of 2026, describing the conclusion drawn from the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update as misleading. The Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele in a statement issued Sunday said the analysis is flawed for three reasons. He noted: “First, it said the calculation compares mismatched figures against an incomplete revenue base. The interest figure includes debt the federal government services on behalf of other tiers of government, including external loans to states, while measuring it against federal…
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has said that the NDC will not withdraw its candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. He also warned the ADC Presidential Campaign Council to desist from attacks against him, the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi and the NDC. Kwankwaso in a statement issued Sunday said he had noted with deep concern the conduct of the ADC campaign team, describing the attacks as unnecessary and unhelpful. He added: “I have noted with deep concern the conduct of the ADC campaign…
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has signed an agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of the United States to expand aviation education, professional training and workforce development across Africa. The agreement provides a framework for collaboration in academic programmes, professional development and distance learning, with the aim of strengthening the capacity of African aviation professionals to meet international industry standards. Under the partnership, AAAU students are expected to have the opportunity to undertake selected courses through Embry-Riddle Worldwide from the 2027/2028 academic session and earn certificates from the American institution alongside their AAAU degrees. The two universities…
Five girls who were previously out of school have returned to the classroom following their enrollment into Junior Secondary School 1 at Junior Secondary School, Kubwa II, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, under the Daisy Oak Back to School Initiative. The initiative, according to the Founder, Dr. Kiema Ogunlana provides full scholarship support that will cover the beneficiaries throughout their secondary school education. According to her, the intervention goes beyond re-enrollment. Daisy Oak Foundation is responsible for covering school fees and all other school-related payments, as well as providing school uniforms for the five girls. Ogunlana revealed that the initiative was…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Friday, commenced an investigation into an occurrence involving a Challenger 604 aircraft, registration T7-SEI, operated by Triton. The aircraft departed Abuja for Lagos at 1612 UTC. At 3 nautical miles, passing 3,500 feet, the crew declared a mayday after the aircraft’s door separated. A statement issued by the Director General/ Chief Executive Officer, NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh stated that the aircraft returned to Abuja and landed safely on Runway 22 at 1634 UTC, with nine persons on board, comprising three crew members and six passengers. The door, NSIB, said has been recovered and…
The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Oyo State, Adebiyi Adedapo, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of his name from the final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 election. In an open letter dated October 15, 2026, and addressed to INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, Adedapo called on the INEC Chairman to urgently investigate the omission and take corrective steps in line with the law. Adedapo said he emerged as the duly nominated candidate of the NNPP following a consensus primary conducted under the supervision of the…