At least 40 people have reportedly been killed after gunmen attacked Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, raising fresh concerns about the security of rural communities in northeastern Nigeria. The attack occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026, shortly after Jumu’ah prayers, according to reports from the area. The Taraba State … Read more
Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the respected Yoruba leader and prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, has died at the age of 100. News of the death of the Afenifere leader emerged on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, drawing attention to the legacy of one of the country’s best-known advocates of Yoruba interests and democratic governance. Fasoranti was … Read more
The Federal Government has confirmed an Ebola case in Nigeria after laboratory tests identified the infection in a patient receiving treatment in Abuja, prompting health authorities to begin contact tracing and strengthen efforts to prevent further transmission. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate announced the development on October 20, 2026, saying that the patient was in … Read more
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has extended the deadline for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks, giving prospective investors more time to apply for shares in one of Africa’s biggest industrial businesses. The offer, which was originally scheduled to close on October 13, will now remain open until October 27, 2026, following … Read more
Manchester City delivered a commanding performance to beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, October 11, extending their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season. Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored in the second half as City took advantage of Liverpool’s numerical disadvantage to secure all three points. The result also handed … Read more
Nigerians looking for relief from rising fuel prices have received an important update after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) extended its ₦66-per-litre petrol discount until October 31, 2026. However, motorists may need to take an additional step to benefit from the offer. A report by Saturday PUNCH says customers must use the NNPC … Read more
Man Utd vs Spurs ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after Tottenham Hotspur scored a late equaliser to deny Manchester United all three points. Bryan Mbeumo gave Manchester United the lead in the 73rd minute, but Dominic Solanke struck in stoppage time to earn Tottenham a point … Read more