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Kano assembly begins review of state police bill
The Kano State House of Assembly, said it has formally received the State Police Bill and commenced its legislative review without delay. This is contained in a statement issued by
Meet Bolu Ogunyemi, first black physician to lead Canadian Medical Association
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi is a double board-certified dermatologist, writer, keynote and TEDx speaker who made history as the first Black president in the 159-year history of the Canadian Medical Association
Hundreds of French high schools shut as teen protests escalate
Almost 400 high schools were closed across France on Friday over a week-long protest movement by pupils that has seen dozens of staff members wounded and some 2,000 people arrested,
NNPC rolls out ₦66 fuel discount across Nigeria
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a ₦66 fuel discount for customers using the NNPC Fuel App at its stations nationwide. The promotion, which began on
Just In: Three injured as alleged thugs open fire on PDP supporters in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State, Friday raised the alarm over alleged gun attacks by hoodlums on its consultative meetings in Calabar South Local
Makinde appoints veteran journalist Dunia as public affairs adviser
Abuja, Oct. 2, 2026 Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed a veteran journalist, Amos Dunia, as Special Adviser on Public Affairs for his 2027 campaign. Makinde, the presidential
Netanyahu warns ‘very heavy price’ if any power behind flydubai incident
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Friday that Israel would impose a “very heavy price” on any power behind the flydubai incident, without offering evidence that any country was responsible. “As
Instagram is for girls – Elon Musk
Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of Instagram after declaring that “Instagram is for girls” in a recent post on X. The billionaire made the comment on October 1, 2026,
US to raise EB-5 visa fees, new charges take effect Nov 30
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce new fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program from November 30, 2026. The agency said the fee adjustments are intended to
5 countries to buy iPhone 18 Pro cheaper in 2026
Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro has different prices depending on where it is purchased, with taxes, exchange rates and regional pricing contributing to significant differences between markets. For Nigerians looking

