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Monday, October 12, 2026

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October 12, 2026

UBEC begins distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels to improve school attendance 

Ms Garba said the initiative was designed to address barriers to girls’ education.

UBEC
October 12, 2026

Small arms, illicit weapons among major drivers of electoral violence: IGP 

Mr Disu said disrupting illicit arms supplies across borders was central to safeguarding Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

Olatunji Disu
October 12, 2026

ActionAid urges FG, states to prioritise inclusive economic recovery

Mr Mamedu urged governments to strengthen security in farming communities and along transportation routes.

ActionAid Nigeria
October 12, 2026

Buratai seeks improved inter-agency collaboration to fight terrorism

He emphasised that intelligence sharing should become an institutional obligation.

October 12, 2026

One killed as trailer crushes vehicle in Ibadan

A damaged vehicle was also parked in the middle of the road, with a crowd gathering near an ambulance that was to convey the victim.

Accident on Queen Elizabeth Road
October 12, 2026

Nigeria became world’s capital of multidimensional poverty under Tinubu’s administration: Report

Nigeria’s multidimensional poverty rate soared to the highest level among countries assessed in 2026, rising more than five per cent in three years.

Nigerians, Tinubu
October 12, 2026

2027: CJN warns judges against favouritism, conflicting rulings in election disputes

Ms Kekere-Ekun warned that forum shopping could undermine orderly judicial process and expose the judiciary to avoidable embarrassment.

Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
October 12, 2026

Affordable Housing: FG, states push for single-digit mortgage rates, longer repayment

The commissioner lamented that Nigeria faces a housing deficit of over 14.5 million units, with about 50.6 million people living in unsafe houses.

newly-built houses
October 12, 2026

Nearly 2,000 health workers employed in two years: Borno Govt

Mr Kaza said recruiting doctors, nurses, and other health professionals has helped reduce staffing gaps.

WHO training Borno health workers
October 12, 2026

FG urges defence correspondents to project Nigeria positively

The permanent secretary commended the armed forces for their sacrifices.

Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN)