Politics
INEC: Voter Register Hits 103 Million, PVC Collection Begins October 9
INEC announces Nigeria's voter register surpassed 103 million after CVR and ABIS cleanup; PVC collection starts October 9, 2026.
Security
Tinubu Declares 3-Day Mourning After NAF ATR-42 Crash in Ondo
President Tinubu declares three days of national mourning after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashes in Ondo State, killing 32 personnel on board.
Business
Dangote Refinery Opens 24 Job Vacancies Across Key Departments
Dangote Refinery announces 24 job vacancies across procurement, logistics, technology, and sustainability at its DPRP site. Requirements vary by role; apply via the official careers platform.
Entertainment
Daveigh Chase: The Ring Actress Dies at 35 from AIDS
Daveigh Chase, known for The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died on 16 June 2026, aged 35. The LA County Medical Examiner confirmed AIDS as the cause, with chronic polysubstance use contributing.
Education
Health
Ore Green: West Africa's First Female Pharmacist in 1916
Ore Green, born in Lagos in 1885, became West Africa's first female pharmacist in 1916 after qualifying in London, paving the way for women in healthcare.
French Students Protest Over Teacher Shortages and Poor Conditions
Thousands of French high school students are protesting nationwide over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and long school days, with over 1,000 schools affected.
FMC Nguru Medical Director Loses Two Daughters, Doctor and Pharmacist
Dr. Hadiza Usman, Medical Director of FMC Nguru, lost two daughters, Dr. Hadiya and Pharm. Aida, a doctor and pharmacist, as announced on October 4, 2026, drawing widespread condolences.
NERC: 707,765 Meters Installed in H1 2026, 4.8M Still Unmetered
NERC reports 707,765 electricity meters installed in Nigeria in H1 2026, up 71% from 2025. Yet, 4.8 million customers remain unmetered as metering rate hits 61.51%.
Nigerian pharmacist wins CAD $100,000 Canada grant for male fertility research
Nigerian pharmacist Chika Onochie wins CAD $100,000 (₦110m) Québec research grant to develop better male fertility testing beyond semen analysis.
Nigerian History Quiz: From Empires to Independence
How well do you know Nigerian history? Test yourself on independence, the Sokoto Caliphate, Biafra, the Benin Kingdom, great nationalists and more in this gripping Nigeria history quiz.