Politics

Mistura Adebayo in our custody, medical tests ongoing - Ogun govt

The Ogun State Government says Mistura Adebayo, a young girl reportedly found wandering on two occasions, is now in its custody as medical investigations begin in order to assess her health and determine the care she needs. The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development disclosed this in a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary, […] Mistura Adebayo in our custody, medical tests ongoing - Ogun govt

'Incoming Lagos governor, Hamzat was my bunk mate 49 years ago' - Femi Otedola

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed that Lagos State deputy governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, was his bunk mate in boarding school 49 years ago. Otedola disclosed this in a post on his official X handle on Monday while disclosing a dinner he hosted in honour of Hamzat, who he described as 'incoming governor' of Lagos […] 'Incoming Lagos governor, Hamzat was my bunk mate 49 years ago' - Femi Otedola

Zelenskyy, Europe and the end of Trump whispering

This new crisis looks different and the bloc’s leaders are preparing to talk directly to Putin

Yasmin Yukare And Saddam Pittli Crowned Inaugural Red Bull Power Race International Champions

Malaysia claims the inaugural Nations’ Trophy as athletes representing four Southeast Asian nations compete in Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 October 2026 – Brazilian athlete Yasmin Yukare, representing Indonesia, and Malaysia’s Saddam Pittli were crowned the inaugural Red Bull Power Race International Champions in Bangkok, while Malaysia claimed the Nations’ Trophy. [...] Source from InfoStride News

N3.9tn Expansion Bet: Are Nigeria’s Biggest Listed Companies Getting Returns?

Seven of Nigeria’s biggest listed companies committed more than N3.9 trillion to capital expenditure across 2025 and the first half of 2026, as businesses in telecommunications, cement, oil and gas, and brewing invested in infrastructure, production capacity and operational efficiency. N3.9tn Expansion Bet: Are Nigeria’s Biggest Listed Companies Getting Returns? appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

NUCAP: How Deputy Speaker Kalu Is Bringing Digital Opportunities to Bende, Abia State

By Levinus Nwabughiogu For years, connectivity in Bende was not a given but a quest. To make or receive a telephone call, residents traversed a kilometre or two, moving from

Eferebo Honoured As Megastar Man of the Decade In Blue Economy Development

Precious Ologbondiyan in Abuja Marine engineering professional and business leader, Engr. Dr. Sylvanus Eferebo, has been honored during the Mage Start Magazine as the 2026 Megastar Man of the Decade

Yoka: Rep. Congo Pursues ‘Real Reforms’ to Boost Economy

Talks between the IMF and Republic of Congo on a new lending program are set to continue in the coming weeks, with both sides aiming to reach a staff-level agreement. The African nation has also pursued a secondary listing for its eurobonds on NASDAQ Dubai, marking the first ever listing in the GCC for an African Sovereign. Republic of Congo's Minister of Finance, Budget and Public Portfolio, Christian Yoka spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)

Lindt’s CEO Exits as Chocolate Firm Grapples With Weak Demand

Lindt’s Chief Executive Officer Adalbert Lechner will leave the company with immediate effect, less than a month after the confectionary maker cut its guidance for a second time this year.

Mullman: Houthi Attacks Impose Near-Term Costs on Saudi (Video)

'Postcode lottery' driving children's inequality in England, commissioner warns

Dame Rachel De Souza's landmark report says children are being failed by a "postcode lottery".

Five-storey building partially collapses in Abuja

One person has been injured after a five-storey building under construction partially collapsed on Durban Street, Wuse II, Abuja. The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, confirmed the incident, which occurred at about 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026. In a statement issued by its Press Unit, the agency said its Abuja Operations Office received […] Five-storey building partially collapses in Abuja