…demand for more paymentRather than quietly exit, Portable made clear he had unfinished business before leaving. He insisted on seeing President Tinubu and Seyi Tinubu in person, citing the physical stress he endured as grounds for additional compensation.While he acknowledged receiving payment for his appearance, the s…

…benefits when determining eligibility.US moves to raise immigration-related costsThe administration is also pursuing measures that could increase the cost of navigating the immigration system.Effective October 16, 2026, USCIS is scheduled to raise fees for asylum applications, employment authorisation and Temporary Pro…

…by the victim's 30-year-old mother, who alleged that Danjuma lured the minor into an unfinished building in the area and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The victim was taken to the General Hospital, Dass, where a medical examination confirmed penetration, while the suspect fled after the alleged offence. Habib ad…

…agency under his leadership, including automation and digitisation, expansion and modernisation of the tax base, collaboration with states on tax harmonisation and institutional reforms to build public trust.

…amid a fierce global race to dominate in artificial intelligence, which the Trump administration has pushed to be rebranded as “superintelligence.” Saudi Arabia’s state-backed AI firm Humain invested $3 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI shortly before the American billionaire’s space company, SpaceX, acquired the AI division…

…and improved living standards. Banga spoke on Monday during a meeting with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on the sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund, IMF, and World Bank Group Annual…

…Nigerians still suffer high cost of living, despite economic growth — IMF Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, who is Chairman of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development, G-24, made the call at a press conference o…

…said the move completed the disengagement of political appointees from the outgoing administration. As reported by Channels Television, Oyebode confirmed the development in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.The only exceptions are officials whose appointments have been retained because of t…

…to improve productivity and protect farmers from the effects of climate change. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this in Lagos at a two-day Africa Cocoa and Coffee Conference organised by the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA in partnership with the F…

…Service Professionals, WAACSP, is based on 21,387 responses covering more than 1,500 organisations across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. From the report, the numbers tell an interesting story. Nigeria’s overall Customer Satisfaction Index, NCSI, benchmark climbed from 61 per cent in 2023 to 67 per cen…

…players for the run-in are expected to pave the way for tactical shifts and upsets. Organisers commended the CGC management for its unflinching investment, which provided teams with top-tier equipment and boosted morale. Meanwhile, flawless officiating driven by elite international and senior referees has been widely l…

…board is expected to examine the operational, technical, environmental, human and organisational factors surrounding the crash, preserve relevant evidence and establish its immediate and underlying causes. It will also assess the emergency response, including search and rescue, medical assistance, recovery operations a…

…exactly how her performance evolved. LASU graduate who had 4.04 CGPA in 100 level finishes with 4.54. Photo ImagesHow Ganiyat graduated with first-class degree@ganiyat_29 entered university with a CGPA of 4.04 in her first semester of 100 level and graduated with a final CGPA of 4.54.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news t…

…court further noted that the laws cited by the prosecution, including the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, the Kwara State Penal Code Law, and relevant cybercrime and cyberbullying provisions, were not designed to protect individuals from statements they simply found offensive. The judge made clear that criminal…

…we have seen in the history of Nigeria,” she said. Ms. Oloworaran said that the administration had settled N758 billion inherited pension obligations (with nearly one million pensioners benefiting from the payment), introduced new benefits, accelerated payment of retirement benefits and improved pension security for wo…

…was convicted of murder with a deadly weapon after prosecutors argued that he organised the attack, despite not firing the fatal shots himselfTupac’s sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, described the devastating impact of her brother’s death on their family, while Davis insisted he would appeal his convictionPAY ATTENTION: Find it…

…63-year-old, who has said he will appeal the verdict, was accused by prosecutors of organising the killing, although he did not fire the gun himself. Prosecutors argued that Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips street gang, supplied the firearm used in the shooting and that his nephew, Orlando Anderso…

…to Section 26(2)(a) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and punishable under Section 24(1)(a) of the same Act.” COUNT TWO “That you, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, adult male of FCT Abuja, on or about July 2026, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, committed an offence by having information…

…The interpreter also recounted how Bonfrere allegedly resisted pressure from a minister to select certain players, insisting on choosing the squad he believed could win the tournament. According to him, the minister repeatedly urged him to field specific players, but Bonfrere maintained that he had to make his own choi…

…adrenaline thresholds are set pretty high. I'm not easy to alarm, and neither is my organisation. But we are clear that, just as the benefits of AI are real, so are the national security risks," he said. "One concern would be that comparatively low sophistication actors may have a capability uplift in the AI era if the…

…character was defined by humility, reverence for God and an unwavering dedication to ministry until his final days.The statement read:"Baba lived a life worthy of emulation: humble, God-fearing, and committed to the work of God till his last breath."ERCC draws comfort from scriptureThe church described his passing as a…

…protested,” she said. The consul-general explained that procedures existed for organising protests and that police officers were responsible for ensuring the safety of demonstrators and members of the public. She acknowledged that South Africa had spent about 30 years under democratic rule and urged other Africans to u…

…The Acting Director, AU Counter-Terrorism Centre, Idriss Lalalli, said terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State West Africa Province, Boko Haram and Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, were expanding their activities through digital technologies. He said, “Across West Africa and the Sahel today, ISWAP, Bo…

…The event, tagged “A Celebration of Culture, Resilience and Resistance,” was organised by environmental rights group We the People to draw attention to the environmental and social consequences of oil exploration in the Niger Delta. The participants lamented that years of pollution had degraded their environment, affec…

…Monday, October 12, showed the following selling rates:CFA: N2.27Yuan/Renminbi: N199.03Danish krona: N199.19Euro: N1,489.15Yen: N8.40Riyal: N354.67South African rand: N80.58Special Drawing Rights (SDR): N1,802.73Swiss franc: N1,598.58Pound sterling: N1,762.63US dollar: N1,332.10West African Unit of Account (WAUA): N1,8…