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October 2, 2026 Tension has gripped families of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members after gunmen attacked two buses conveying corps members and other passengers along the Owerri–Onitsha Road in Imo State, abducting an unconfirmed number of people. The incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, around Umunoha in Mbaitoli…

October 2, 2026 | The Federal Government’s ambitious plan to reduce transportation costs through Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses has suffered major implementation setbacks across several states, with commuters continuing to pay the same—or even higher—fares despite President Bola Tinubu’s October 1 target. Findings published in the early hours of Thursday, October 2, 2026, showed…

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning again following the death of actor Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as Cjay Nwoks, just two weeks after the passing of veteran actor Olu Jacobs. Cjay Nwoks reportedly died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at a hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State. The news was announced by actress…

The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, a new initiative designed to improve how Nigerians, businesses and communities are located and connected to essential services and economic opportunities. The initiative, launched by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), is being positioned as an important digital infrastructure project under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…

10 Major Takeaways From Tinubu’s 2026 Independence Day Address ABUJA, Thursday, October 1, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mounted a fresh defence of his administration’s economic reforms, declaring that Nigeria must not abandon the difficult measures taken to address longstanding economic problems. Speaking in his 66th Independence Day address titled “From Reform to…

WASHINGTON, September 30, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has officially ordered the replacement of the term “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) with “Super Intelligence” (SI) in official communications across the U.S. executive branch. Trump signed the executive order on Tuesday, September 29, declaring a new era in the American government’s description of rapidly advancing artificial-intelligence technologies.…

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to tackle Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis as it moves to establish dedicated 24-hour power zones across major economic and industrial centres, including parts of Lagos, Abuja and other key cities. The initiative is aimed at providing more reliable electricity to businesses, industries and communities located within selected high-demand corridors,…

Nigeria’s university system has recorded a major international showing, with 29 institutions making the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings — while Covenant University, the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) emerged as the country’s highest-ranked universities. The latest ranking places the three institutions in the 801–1,000 global band,…

The Nigerian naira recorded further movement against the United States dollar on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with the local currency trading at different rates across the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. In the official market, the dollar was quoted at around ₦1,329, while the parallel market recorded the dollar at approximately ₦1,370. The figures…

September 28, 2026 The Federal Government through the Ministry of Education (FME) is exploring new ways to strengthen practical technology education in Nigerian schools following a presentation by Techxagon Academy on its proposed Applied Technology, Robotics and Innovation (ATRI) Programme. The initiative is designed to expose students and teachers to emerging technologies while promoting hands-on…