Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 17th October 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 17th October 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>2027: It’s Now Clear That Adebutu Is The Next Ogun Gov – Sowunmi-Kolapo
…As Ogun Nawair-ud-deen Society pledges support, prayers The Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 general elections in Ogun State, Hajia Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has said the happenings in the political space, including the controversy over a list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), are clear signs that her…
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target=_blank>2027: Reciprocate Tinubu’s Love, Abbas Urges Kaduna Residents
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has charged the people of Zone 1 Senatorial District of Kaduna State to examine the benefits of the partnership between himself, the state governor, Sen. Uba Sani, and President Bola Tinubu with a view to casting their votes for all the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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target=_blank>Makinde Assures LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Staff Of Salary Payment
Oyo State Governor and the Presidential Candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, on Thursday assured striking workers at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, that the state government will address all their outstanding demands. The governor stated that issues including salary arrears, minimum wage arrears, promotion arrears, and…
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target=_blank>Lagos Targets 40% Food Self-Sufficiency, Backs Farmers With N500bn Fund
Lagos State Government has set a target of increasing local food self-sufficiency from 20 per cent to 40 per cent, backed by a ₦500 billion offtake guarantee fund and investments in agro-produce hubs to improve supply and affordability. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this on Friday at the grand finale of the 2026 World Food Day…
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target=_blank>Birmingham, UNILAG Launch Joint Postgraduate Degrees In Nigeria
The University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have launched two joint postgraduate programmes in Nigeria, aimed at expanding access to international-standard education and developing skills in artificial intelligence, data technologies and digital communications. The one-year MSc Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Technologies and MA Digital Media and Communications programmes…
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target=_blank>NLNG Dividend Delay Hurting States, Says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has raised fresh concerns over the withholding of Nigeria LNG (NLNG) dividend funds meant for states, describing the delay as a major setback for subnational development planning and long-term infrastructure investment. Speaking on Friday at the Year 2027 Budget Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement, held at the Olola Ogunlana Hall, International Conference Centre,…
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target=_blank>Connectivity Key To Financial Inclusion, Education – Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has said reliable telecommunications connectivity is critical to driving financial inclusion, expanding access to education and improving healthcare delivery in rural communities in Nigeria. Kalu made the remarks during the commissioning of a telecommunications tower located along Umuahia–Ohafia Road in the National Universal Communications Access…
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target=_blank>Audit Queries: Reps Threaten Rector FedPoly Ede With Arrest Warrant
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has threatened to issue arrest warrants against the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Engr. Sani Yahaya and the Bursar, Aishat Adebayo, if they fail to appear before it on Monday, October 19, 2026. They are expected to respond to unresolved audit queries, alleged procurement irregularities and…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Congratulates ECN DG On Election As NBBF President
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, on his election as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). He described Abdullahi’s election as an opportunity to advance basketball development in Nigeria. According to a release by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…
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target=_blank>2027: Accord Chieftain Tackles Lagos Leaders Over Criticism Of Adeleke’s Support For Tinubu
A chieftain of the Accord Party in Edo State, Dr Samson Isibor, has criticised two party leaders in Lagos West Senatorial District over their disagreement with Osun State Governor, Chief Ademola Adeleke, for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The two leaders, Oke Sewedo and Oladeji Oluwatosin, who reportedly presented themselves as…
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