BREAKING: Bungudu LGA Chairman Nura Abdullahi Regains Freedom After 61 Days in Bandits’ Captivity
The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, has regained his freedom after spending 61 days in the custody of bandits, bringing an end to his prolonged captivity following his abduction in July. A family source…
Former NYSC DG Peter Obasa Dies At 81
Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Colonel Peter Kolawole Obasa, has died at the age of 81. Obasa reportedly died on Monday, September 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy tied to the early development and administration of…
Dangote Foundation Launches Student Share Grant, Offers 10 Free Refinery Shares to Eligible Nigerian Students
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has launched its Student Share Grant Initiative, a financial inclusion and investor education programme designed to promote saving, responsible investing and long-term asset ownership among young Nigerians. The…
Egbetokun Reveals What Nigeria Must Do to End Rising Insecurity
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has urged the federal and state governments to tackle poverty, unemployment and other governance challenges as part of efforts to address insecurity in Nigeria. Egbetokun made the call while…
FG’s ₦50,000 Business Grant: Eligibility, Requirements and How to Apply
Small business owners in Nigeria seeking financial assistance can register their interest in the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Conditional Grant Scheme, which offers ₦50,000 to eligible nano enterprises. The…
Lagos Begins 35-Day Lekki-Epe Expressway Repairs, Announces Traffic Diversions
Motorists and commuters using the deteriorating Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway are expected to experience temporary traffic disruptions as the Lagos State Government begins a 35-day rehabilitation of damaged sections of the busy highway. The…
Petrol Discount: Nigerians Still Pay Up to N1,505 Per Litre as Transport Fares Remain High
Motorists and commuters across Nigeria are still grappling with high petrol prices and rising transport fares despite the Federal Government’s announced fuel discount initiative, with petrol selling for between N1,400 and N1,505 per litre at some…
Atiku Reveals Shocking Ordeal of Miners in NSCDC Custody, Says 68 Detainees Were Cramped in Small Facility
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed outrage over the reported death of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State,…
Dangote’s $16bn Kenya Refinery Hit by Court Order Over Land Dispute
A Kenyan court has ordered a halt to activities at the proposed $16 billion Dangote refinery project in Lamu County following a land ownership dispute involving local residents. The Malindi Environment and Land Court directed all parties to maintain the…
Naira Exchange Rate Today: See Dollar to Naira Official and Black Market Rates for October 2, 2026
The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the US dollar across the official foreign exchange market and the parallel market on Friday, October 2, 2026, as exchange rate movements remained limited. At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange…
