Politics
Kwankwaso: NDC Open to Fuel Subsidy Return if Elected in 2027
NDC VP candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso says party may restore fuel subsidy to cut petrol prices, aligning with Peter Obi and Seriake Dickson for 2027.
Security
Bureau De Change Operator Links Yahaya Bello to ₦1.425bn Forex Deal
A bureau de change operator told the FCT High Court that ₦1.425bn passed through his accounts for forex purchases, allegedly for ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello.
Business
NBS: Lagos, Imo, Ondo Lead States With Highest Food Inflation in September
Lagos recorded the highest annual food inflation at 34.4% in September 2026, followed by Imo (33.8%) and Ondo (31.5%), while Taraba saw a -7.5% decline.
Entertainment
GOtv Max in Kenya: Price, Channels, and Upgrade Guide (2026)
GOtv Max costs KES 1,699/month in Kenya and offers 60+ channels, including six sports channels. Here's how to upgrade and what's not included.
Education
Health
NCC Lists 7 Things Nigerians Should Know About Phone Verification
Nigerians can check phone approval via *315# or the NCC Device Checker website. The verification system, effective October 7, 2026, covers SIM devices, exempts existing users, and warns against scams.
Rivers catch fake surgeon, seal 8 health facilities
Rivers State health authorities arrested four people, including a fake surgeon, and sealed eight health facilities over quackery and impersonation in October.
Nigerian Passport Ranks 92nd, Above 20 Countries
Nigeria's passport ranks 92nd globally with visa-free access to 45 destinations, placing it above 20 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery
Pope Leo XIV, 71, has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday, October 13. Further tests are needed to determine if the cancer has spread.
Nigeria can't keep paying electricity subsidies, says Power Minister
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says the government cannot indefinitely cover electricity tariff shortfalls, proposing bilateral agreements and citing a ₦3.3 trillion debt to generators.
Nigeria Geography Quiz: States, Rivers and Cities
Explore Nigeria from Lagos to Lake Chad! Test your geography knowledge of the 36 states, the Niger and Benue rivers, Zuma Rock, Chappal Waddi and more in this fun Nigeria quiz.