Politics
INEC Recognises Senator Saliu Mustapha as PDP Kwara Central Candidate
INEC has officially recognised Senator Saliu Mustapha as the PDP senatorial candidate for Kwara Central after his defection from the APC, following a Supreme Court ruling on party primaries.
Security
Adamawa APC Council Chairman Yahaya Saidu Dies, Fintiri Mourns
Dr. Yahaya Saidu, APC Executive Chairman of Fufore LGA in Adamawa, died October 10, 2026. Governor Fintiri and Rep. Wakili expressed shock and condolences.
Business
Dangote Refinery IPO: United Capital Expands Investor Access Across Africa
United Capital, as Joint Issuing House and Official Stockbroker, extends Dangote Refinery IPO access to investors in Rwanda and Ethiopia, alongside Nigerian retail and institutional participation.
Entertainment
Olivia O'Flanagan: Aidan Gillen's Ex-Wife Bio & Career
Olivia O'Flanagan, a Dublin businesswoman and philanthropist, was married to Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen from 2001 to 2014. They share two children, Berry and Joe Murphy. She runs Happy Days Food Truck and supports Ukrainian refugees and Pieta House
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.
Nollywood Quiz: Movies, Stars and Legends
Are you a true Nollywood fan? Test your knowledge of Nigerian cinema, from Living in Bondage to Aki and Pawpaw, Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele and the icons of Naija film.