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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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October 12, 2026

FG files fresh charges against PFIPC DG Adeniyi Adeyemi as court strikes out old case

A lawyer said a new charge had been filed at the High Court of the FCT and that Mr Adeyemi would be arraigned afresh expeditiously.

Adeniyi Adeyemi
October 12, 2026

Kano govt to shut non-compliant schools in revalidation exercise

Mr Abubakar-Umar said free registration forms had been distributed to school proprietors to facilitate data collection.

Kano school children
October 12, 2026

NHRC urges FG to expand access to mental health care

“We also urge the full implementation of the National Mental Health Act and Policy, with clear accountability,” Mr Ojukwu said.

October 12, 2026

PHED blames higher electricity bills on feeder upgrades

The PHED official said some customers were experiencing higher tariffs following the migration of their feeders to Band A.

Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC)
October 12, 2026

Lawan urges Tinubu’s govt to place armed forces budget on first-line charge

Mr Lawan said a country’s security is not the business of uniformed personnel alone but requires everyone to contribute what is necessary.

Ahmad Lawan
October 12, 2026

Over 40 ISWAP terrorists killed in Borno airstrike, says military

The air component of Operation Hadin Kai says it killed over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists, including a commander, in an airstrike on Badu village.

Guzamala area of Borno
October 12, 2026

Limb Difference: Meet Nigerian university student Maryam Umar who uses her toes to write, type

Maryam Umar, a student with a limb difference, is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Gombe State University.

Maryam Umar
October 12, 2026

Police nab four alleged vehicle thieves in Kano

The police command in Kano has arrested four suspects in possession of three stolen vehicles during an operation on Thursday and Friday.

October 12, 2026

Why Nigerians may choose Atiku over Tinubu, Obi in 2027

Mr Abubakar, 78, served as vice-president from 1999 to 2007 and has contested almost every presidential election cycle, losing each time.

Atiku Abubakar
October 12, 2026

NLNG prize winner Ifowodo says he uses poetry to preserve stories of terrorism victims

Award-winning poet Ogaga Ifowodo says his poetry seeks to preserve the stories of terrorism victims and challenge attempts by their captors to erase their identities.

Ogago Ifowodo