Politics
INEC to Release Final Candidate List for 2027 Governorship, Assembly Polls on October 10
INEC will publish the final list of candidates for the February 2027 governorship and state assembly elections on October 10, 2026, as required by the 2026 Electoral Act.
Security
PDP Chieftain Mourns Kogi Councillor Rosemary Adukwu After Abduction Death
Michael Idoko, PDP candidate for Ogugu State Constituency, mourns councillor Rosemary Adukwu, who died after abduction in Kogi, urging investigation and justice.
Business
Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds After Seven-Day Losing Streak
The NGX All-Share Index rose 0.13% to 248,363.55 points on Friday, October 9, 2026, ending a seven-day losing streak and lifting year-to-date return to 59.60%.
Entertainment
Archie Manning's Net Worth: A Multi-Generational NFL Legacy Explained
Archie Manning's net worth is $10 million. He built it through NFL earnings, endorsements, and the Manning Passing Academy, paving the way for his sons' and grandson's success.
Sports
Education
Health
Kano Father Loses 5 Children to Diphtheria in 8 Days
A Kano father lost five children to suspected diphtheria within eight days, as the state records over 38,000 cases and 1,800 deaths since 2022.
WalkHeartOn 10.0 draws 25,536 registrations in Lagos
Power Oil's WalkHeartOn 10.0 recorded 25,536 registrations and 11,896 attendees in Lagos on World Heart Day, promoting heart health and active living.
Fake fertility doctor arrested after 7 years in Ibadan
Adeniyi Benjamin, 45, was arrested by Oyo police for allegedly posing as a doctor at Life Is Good Hospital in Ibadan, treating fertility patients without a licence.
NCDC Reviews Ebola Readiness After Kenya Confirms Virus Case
NCDC says no Ebola case in Nigeria as of October 6, but Kenya's imported case raises risk. Nigeria has run simulation exercises and issued new guidance for travellers and health workers.
Abia hospital performs first brain surgery, saves 19-year-old
Abia State Specialist Hospital in Umuahia has successfully performed its first major brain surgery on a 19-year-old patient, saving his life after he arrived in a deep coma with severe intracranial bleeding.
Nigerian Culture Quiz: Festivals, Food and Traditions
Celebrate Naija culture! Test your knowledge of festivals like Eyo and Durbar, dishes like jollof and suya, traditional attire and the customs of Nigeria's many peoples.