US Blacklists Nigeria Over Child Soldiers, Warns of Military Aid Restrictions
The United States has placed Nigeria on its Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA) blacklist, a designation that could trigger restrictions on military training, weapons sales, foreign military financing and other defence cooperation from October 1, 2026,…
NLC Rejects FG Response to Demands, Warns Over Workers’ Hardship
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s response to its demands for urgent economic relief and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage, raising concerns over a possible escalation of industrial…
#EndSARS: RULAAC Accuses Police of Impunity, Demands Accountability Six Years After Protests
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has accused the Nigerian police of sustaining a culture of impunity six years after the #EndSARS protests, citing continuing allegations of torture, unlawful detention, extortion, extrajudicial…
EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Warns Religious Leaders Against Diverting Tithes, Offerings, Zakat Into Private Businesses
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes, offerings, zakat and other funds belonging to religious organisations into their personal businesses.…
APM Urges Tinubu to Quit 2027 Race, Back Seyi Makinde
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential election and support Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the party’s presidential candidate. APM National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, made…
Nigerian Army Deploys 3 New Infantry Battalions in Zamfara to Strengthen Security
Key Points The Nigerian Army has activated three new infantry battalions in Zamfara State. The new formations are located in Bakura, Kaura Namoda and Anka. The units are intended to expand operational coverage and improve rapid response. Residents have…
20 Abducted NYSC Members: Kidnappers Slash Ransom From N1bn to N100m as Victims Are Beaten
Kidnappers holding 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have reduced their ransom demand from N50 million to N5 million per victim. The reduction means the total ransom being…
Nigeria Needs 554,353 Personnel for State Police, Says Dapo Abiodun
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said Nigeria needs an additional 554,353 personnel to adequately staff a proposed state police system, calling for a sustainable funding framework to support the…
Panama Earthquake: 8,300 Children Among 38,000 People Needing Humanitarian Aid, UNICEF Says
UNICEF estimates that 38,000 people, including 8,300 children, need humanitarian assistance following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Panama on October 9, 2026. In a statement issued on October 12, UNICEF said the earthquake damaged homes,…
Naira Maintains Stability Against Dollar as Official, Parallel Market Rates Remain Steady
The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability against the United States Dollar across the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, supported by steady liquidity conditions and sustained foreign exchange inflows. Data from the Nigerian Foreign…
