Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 21st October 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 21st October 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Reps Kick Against FG’s Directive On Foreign Trips
…Reasserts Legislative Independence …Passes For Second Reading Geneva Convention Act Repeal Bill The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed its Committees on Public Service Matters and Legislative Compliance to investigate the circular from the Office of the Secretary to the Federal Government (OSGF) requiring prior approval for foreign trips and making such approval a condition…
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target=_blank>National Policing Panel Completes Task, Submits Drafts To AGF
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has completed the drafting stage of its assignment and has formally submitted the draft National Policing Bill (2026), together with twenty-nine (29) consequential amendment bills, to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative drafting review and validation. According to the committee Chairman and the Chief of…
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target=_blank>Presidency Hosts N’West Climate Summit
…Targets N20 billion in investments in 4 years …to train 10,000 youth on climate The Presidency on Tuesday hosted the North-West Climate Summit at the Conference Centre of the Presidential Villa, where a target of N20 billion in investments was set to be attracted into the region in the next four years. The summit equally…
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target=_blank>FG, Bi-Courtney End 20-Year MM2 Dispute
…As FAAN Resumes Revenue Collection The Federal Government has reached a negotiated settlement with Bi-Courtney Limited and Stabilini Visinoni Limited over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) concession in Lagos, ending a nearly two-decade dispute marked by multiple court cases. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the resolution on Tuesday…
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target=_blank>Afenifere Mourns Leader Fasoranti, Hails Legacy Of Integrity
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has announced the death of its leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, describing him as an exemplary statesman whose life was defined by integrity and commitment to the common good. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Fasoranti, the Asiwaju Yoruba, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after living for more than…
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target=_blank>Fasoranti’s Death Huge Loss To Yorubaland, Nigeria – Adeoye
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Mr Laja Adeoye, has described the death of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, as a huge loss to Yorubaland and Nigeria. Adeoye stated this in a condolence message on Tuesday in Lagos, saying he received the news of Fasoranti’s transition with profound sorrow and a…
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target=_blank>FG Sets C’ttee To Expedite Agricultural Interventions, Boost Food Security
…as Shettima demands a blueprint for strategic implementation The Federal Government has set up a technical committee to immediately accelerate livestock development and staple crop production nationwide. Specifically, the committee was to expedite action on strategic interventions in the agricultural sector, targeting wheat and other staple crop production as well as livestock development. The Vice…
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target=_blank>Makinde Mourns Passing Of Pa Fasoranti
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Leader of Afenifere, describing him as a towering conscience of the Yoruba nation whose century-long life radiated wisdom, courage, and unwavering moral clarity. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, signed by Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser…
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target=_blank>2027: Hamzat Pledges Integrated Transport System To Tackle Lagos Traffic
…Promises more BRT buses, Blue Line extension to Okokomaiko Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has pledged to integrate road, rail and water transportation to tackle traffic congestion and reduce commuting time if elected governor in 2027. Hamzat also promised to expand the Bus Rapid Transit…
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target=_blank>Reps Demand Details On 250,000 TVET Trainees
The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education has called for stronger engagement with the Federal Ministry of Education to enhance legislative oversight of the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. The committee made the call on Tuesday during a meeting with the Minister of Education, Dr…
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