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Troops in Benue State have arrested two suspected bandit logistics suppliers, aged 24 and 15, in Abaji, and two suspected armed robbers in Jootar. Recovered items included a locally made pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.

Facebook has partnered with Funke Akindele for the London and Lagos premieres of her upcoming film The Four, aiming to promote Nigerian storytelling globally. The drama explores friendship, motherhood and resilience and is scheduled for cinema release on December 11, 2026.

NLC President Joe Ajaero has faulted the TUC for rejecting the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public workers, saying it cannot reject an agreement it did not negotiate. The TUC says the temporary payment is inadequate.

President Tinubu has inducted five new Nigerian Air Force helicopters—three AW-109 Trekker Bs and two Airbus H-125s—to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering, combat support and military operations against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.

President Tinubu has departed Abuja for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah and pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity and progress. Before leaving, he commissioned newly acquired Nigerian Air Force equipment and is expected to return next week.

Doris Ogala has accused Abia Governor Alex Otti and pastors Chris Okafor, Jerry Eze and Johnson Suleman of plotting against her after her prison remand. She alleged they want to frustrate her 2027 governorship ambition but provided no evidence.

Omoyele Sowore has condemned the police prosecution of Doris Ogala over alleged cybercrime offences linked to Pastor Chris Okafor, accusing authorities of misusing the Cybercrimes Act. He also questioned judicial impartiality and called for due process and a fair hearing.

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke says his alliance with the APC is limited to supporting Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. He insists he will campaign for Accord candidates contesting Senate, House of Representatives and state assembly seats.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Hope Uzodinma did not win the APC primary for Imo West, ordering the party to submit Rochas Okorocha’s name and INEC to publish it as the party’s candidate for the January 2027 senatorial election.

At least 64 students have been hospitalised after reportedly falling ill during a campaign to prevent and treat bilharzia at Government Science Secondary School in Batagarawa, Katsina State.

AAC Abia governorship candidate Doris Ogala has been remanded in a Lagos correctional centre after pleading not guilty to charges of alleged cyberstalking, cyberbullying and attempted extortion involving Pastor Chris Okafor. Her bail hearing is scheduled for October 30.

The Senate has called for NIN verification of prospective tenants and regulation of short-let apartments to combat human trafficking and boost security. It also urged agencies to investigate travel firms allegedly involved in trafficking Nigerians abroad.

An FCT High Court in Abuja has sentenced FCDA staff member Kinsley Eselebor for land fraud involving forged documents used to deceive a buyer over two plots in Kubwa.Although initially reported as 25 years,the court ordered concurrent sentences, meaning he will serve seven years.

President Tinubu is expected to present Nigeria’s 2027 budget to the National Assembly before the end of 2026, Minister of State for Budget Doris Uzoka-Anite has said. The budget’s total size and sectoral allocations are yet to be announced.

The Nigerian Air Force says it will continue paying the salaries of personnel killed in the October 5 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, until their families receive full death benefits. The NAF also updated families on recovery efforts and the ongoing investigation.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has defended President Tinubu’s removal of petrol subsidy and exchange rate reforms, acknowledging the hardship they have caused Nigerians while urging patience, saying benefits may emerge over time if the policies are sustained.

FG says its proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing plan will fund infrastructure and boost economic productivity, not routine spending. Taiwo Oyedele said the five-year plan includes $10.6 billion for transport projects and remains subject to National Assembly approval.

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to increase workers’ salaries without fresh minimum wage negotiations, citing rising costs of food, transport and healthcare. The union says urgent action is needed to ease financial pressure on Nigerian workers.

“Now I hear that they want to shift the date of the election because of their Kaduna experience. Whatever it is, they must hold the election, and when they hold it, we will vote them out.” — Atiku Abubakar