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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
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
Nigeria suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday, September 29, leaving the Super Eagles with three points from their opening two Group L matches. The defeat came just days after Nigeria recovered from a goal down to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo. Guinea-Bissau, meanwhile, moved … Read more
Nigeria is marking its 66th Independence Day on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivering a nationwide address focused on the country’s economic reforms and the government’s stated plans for the next phase of development. Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960, making this year’s celebration the country’s … Read more