Local News
Brown Chieftaincy House Launches N400m Trust for Widows and Indigent Students
The Abobo Brown Chieftaincy House in Finima, Rivers State, has established a N400 million trust to support widows and indigent students.
News
Crime & Justice
Delta Police Arrest Four Suspected Armed Robbers, Cultists
The Delta State Police Command has reported the arrest of four suspected armed robbers and cultists in separate operations in Umunede and Ughelli.
Crime & Justice
US Firm Accuses Presidency of Misleading Account in Tinubu Drug Court Ruling
A US-based political advisory firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has accused the Presidency of presenting a misleading account of a US court ruling involving President Bola Tinubu.
Crime & Justice
Over 30 Suspected Bandits’ Bodies Discovered in Zamfara Following Gun Battle
In a recent development, over 30 decomposed bodies believed to be those of bandits have been discovered in Zamfara State following a gun battle between security operatives and…
EPL: Carrick’s Future Uncertain After 2-0 Defeat to Chelsea
Manchester United's Michael Carrick may face the sack after a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League, leaving the club winless in nine games.
US Court Rejects Discovery Request Against Tinubu and DCI Group in FOIA Case
A US court has denied a request by Aaron Greenspan to obtain evidence from President Bola Tinubu and DCI Group in an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)…
Local News
Rhodes-Vivour Slams Lagos Government Over Threat to Seal Boreholes
The Mayor of Lagos Island, Mr. Rhodes-Vivour, has criticized the Lagos State Government over a reported plan to seal boreholes across the state.
Local News
Lagos Traffic Chaos: BRT Lanes Blocked, Passengers Stranded for Hours
A major traffic jam occurred in Lagos when cars blocked BRT lanes, leaving passengers stranded for hours. Details from Premium Times Nigeria.
Elections
Nigeria Assures Credible 2027 Elections to ECOWAS
Nigeria has reassured the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of its commitment to conducting peaceful and credible elections in 2027.
Naira Strengthens against Dollar at CBN’s Official FX Market
The Nigerian naira has appreciated against the US dollar, trading at N1,346.2565, at the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) official foreign exchange (FX) window.
Politics
Oyo 2027: PDP’s Gbolarumi Advocates for Local Government Autonomy, Questions Makinde’s N100bn Loan
Barrister Hazeem Gbolarunmi, the PDP governorship candidate in Oyo State, has expressed his support for local government autonomy and questioned the necessity of Governor Seyi Makinde's N100bn loan.
Crime & Justice
New Army Battalion and Artillery Regiment Deployed to Tackle Banditry in Kano
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, commends Nigerian Army for strategic military build-up to combat banditry in Kano.
Crime & Justice
NDLEA Debunks Demand for Payments for Drug Integrity Test by Interior Ministry Recruits
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified that there is no requirement for applicants undergoing recruitment into four agencies under the Ministry of Interior to make…
Local News
10 Key Points: Nigerian Newspapers Highlights for October 31
Discover the top 10 news stories from Nigerian newspapers on October 31, 2026. Highlights include former President Olusegun Obasanjo's criticism of President Bola Tinubu over his stance on…
Politics
Archbishop Onuoha Warns on Nigeria’s Rising Debt Profile
The Anglican Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. David O. C. Onuoha, has expressed concern over Nigeria's rising debt profile and questioned the government's continued resort to borrowing amid…