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Read also Sahara Reporters Latest News Today Tuesday 20th October 2026By Musa Luka Musa, Baba Martins & Seun Adeuyi Fresh controversies have resurfaced over the redeployment of key personnel of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In the recent changes at INEC, Mrs Oluyemi Titilayo Adeyemi-Showunmi, formerly the Administrative Secretary of the commission’s Lagos State office, was redeployed […]
The dispute between the Federal Government and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) dividends has brought renewed attention to the management of the country’s gas revenues, the distribution of proceeds to states and local governments, and questions over whether all funds due to the subnational governments have been fully accounted for, […]
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has died at the age of 71, three days before his 72nd birthday. Uduaghan died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued on behalf of the family by Toju Anire Uduaghan. The family described his death as a profound loss, saying he was a source […]
Two people have lost their lives while 18 communities have been submerged following massive flooding that ravaged parts of Nasarawa State. Some of the affected villages are Kwatan Bala, Olegokeme, Obendo, Achepe, Olegokpa, Ijiwo, Olegabgulu, Otiya-Gekye, Otiya-Giso, Odagede, Anagoga and Otariga, all under Rukubi and Akpanaja Wards of Doma Local Government Area of the state. […]
Leader of the eight Zamfara lawmakers that resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to alleged injustice, Aliyu Ango Kagara, said he and his colleagues have not taken a final decision on returning to the APC even after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Daily Trust reported that the eight resigned from the APC […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rescinded its decision to declare the seats of three lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, vacant, following the peace deal brokered by the governor, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and the lawmakers. Riding on the letters of appeal sent to the Speaker of the House, Martin […]
The Bauchi State governorship candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim has resigned his membership of the party. Kashim who announced his resignation in a letter addressed to Chairman NDC Bauchi Local Government, dated 16 October 2026 saying, “I wish to formally inform you that I have resigned my membership of the National […]
A governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Zamfara State, Mahdi Aliyu Mohammed, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over an alleged plot to prepare and submit a backdated report of the party’s governorship primary election. Mahdi urged INEC to reject any purported report suggesting that another primary was held on […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate a court ruling that displaced its candidate for the Gwale Federal Constituency in Kano State. The party alleged that its officials were not invited to testify in a suit challenging its candidate-selection process […]
Parents of primary and secondary school pupils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the ongoing teachers’ strike, warning that the continued closure of public schools could expose children to social vices and disrupt their education. Abuja Metro recalls that teachers in public primary and secondary schools across the six area councils […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has reaffirmed its total and indefinite strike, directing members to suspend all teaching activities, including online lectures, project supervision and teaching practice supervision. In a statement issued on Monday, the branch chairperson, Dr. Garba Mbave Joshua, urged members to remain united, disciplined and […] Taraba ASUU insists on total, indefinite strike, bans online, physical lectures
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has revealed how indispensable his mobile phone is to his daily life, saying he would prefer to be imprisoned rather than give up the device. The billionaire businessman made the disclosure in Lagos while unveiling his “Vision 2030” plan, an initiative aimed at accelerating industrialisation across Africa. During the event, […] I will choose prison over losing my phone – Dangote
United States President Donald Trump has expressed readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China next month, saying discussions would focus on nuclear weapons and denuclearisation, with the possibility of addressing the war in Ukraine. Trump made the remarks on Monday while renewing his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr […] Ukraine war: Trump to meet Putin, Xi in China
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher is sticking with Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. Carragher was analyzing last weekend's matches on Monday Night Football. City held on to beat newly-promoted Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad on Saturday. A day later, Arsenal needed a late goal from substitute Noni Madueke, to edge a […] EPL: Carragher makes fresh title prediction after Man City, Arsenal wins
Former Turkish striker, Ahmet Dursun, has hit out at Galatasaray attacker, Victor Osimhen, labelling him as so selfish. Dursun stated this while insisting that Beşiktaş's Dušan Vlahovic is the best striker in the Turkish Super Lig ahead of Osimhen. "In my opinion, Vlahovic is by far the league's best striker," Dursun said as quoted by […] 'Osimhen is so selfish' - Dursun slams Galatasaray striker
Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness has revealed that Arsenal's Declan Rice won't win the Ballon d'Or this year. The winner of the Ballon d'Or will be announced next Monday in London. Rice was among the 30 players shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or after his impressive display for both club and country last season. "Rodri did it […] Ballon d'Or 2026: 'No chance' - Graeme Souness names player that won't win award
Enugu Rangers defeated MC Alger 2-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second qualifying round on Sunday at the MKO Abiola Stadium. Two goals from Kenneth Igboke and James Emo gave Enugu Rangers the win against the North African side as both teams finished the match with 10 men. The outcome of […] Rangers vs MC Alger: CAF, NFF silence cast shadows on return led amid damaged facilities
Employees and political appointees of Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State have approached the Federal High Court in Jalingo, seeking to restrain the council chairman, Emmanuel Ubandoma, from allegedly compelling them to support the ruling party. The suit, filed on Monday by Hajara Sule on behalf of the affected employees and political appointees, challenges […] Taraba council workers sue chairman over alleged political coercion
Edo State House of Assembly has reduced the capital expenditure in the state's approved 2026 budget by N49 billion. DAILY POST reports that the House also increased recurrent expenditure by N49 billion. The reduction in capital expenditure and the increase in recurrent expenditure followed the passage of the supplementary budget by the House on Monday, […] Supplementary Budget: Edo Assembly cuts capital expenditure by N49bn, increases recurrent spending
Former Beşiktaş assistant manager, Eren Şafak has warned Galatasaray over their striker, Victor Osimhen. Şafak insisted that Galatasaray will face bigger problems if they leave the entire burden on Osimhen. "Osimhen is a very important player for Galatasaray in terms of scoring goals and producing results," Şafak said, as per HT Spor. "However, if you […] Turkey: You'll eventually face bigger problems - Şafak warns Galatasaray over Osimhen
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