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CJN Kekere-Ekun Swears In 68 New Senior Advocates

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) at the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year. The new SANs comprise 67 advocates and one academic, Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri. Their induction followed approval by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) at its 174th plenary session, held about three months ago. The LPPC oversees the conferment of the prestigious rank, assessing candidates based on established guidelines and professional standards. […]

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Gov Mbah’s Aide, Lucky Chukwu, Dies

Chief Lucky Chukwu, a Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has died. His death was announced by his younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026, through the senator’s Head of Media, Amb. Dr. Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye, the lawmaker described the deceased as an astute public servant and politician. The statement said the loss had left the family devastated, adding that Senator Kelvin Chukwu had suspended […]

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MAKINDE’S CHIEF OF STAFF, EBENEZER OGUNWUYI, RESIGNS

The Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Segun Ebenezer Ogunwuyi, has resigned from his position with effect from Monday, October 12, 2026. Ogunwuyi announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the governor, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the state and describing his time in the administration as an honour. He said he was proud of the administration’s efforts to promote the growth and development of Oyo State, while expressing confidence in the state’s continued […]

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Nigeria’s Debt Interest Payments Exceed Revenue by 24.2% — World Bank

The Federal Government spent N7.7tn on debt interest payments in the first half of 2026, exceeding its total revenue of N6.2tn by N1.5tn, according to the World Bank. The figures were contained in the bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, which showed that interest payments rose by 37.5 per cent from N5.6tn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, largely due to high domestic borrowing costs. Despite the increase in debt servicing, federal revenue grew by 72.2 per cent, rising […]

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Missing Names, Party Disputes Raise Concerns Over INEC’s 2027 Candidates’ List

The omission of several governorship and legislative candidates from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final list for the 2027 general elections has triggered protests by political parties and calls for clarification from the electoral body. Among the affected politicians are former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo. Other affected candidates include former senator Danjuma […]

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OAU Wins 2026 West African University Games with 122 Medals

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged overall champion of the 15th West African University Games, winning 122 medals at the competition hosted in Osun State. According to the official medal table released on Sunday, OAU secured 33 gold, 50 silver and 39 bronze medals to finish ahead of the University of Ghana, which placed second with 59 medals, including 26 gold, 21 silver and 12 bronze. Benson Idahosa University finished third with 38 medals, comprising 21 gold, 10 silver […]

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Nigeria Condemns Attack on Saudi Airport, Expresses Concern Over Civilian Safety

The Federal Government has condemned the reported attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which reportedly killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300 others. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, described the incident as a dangerous escalation that threatens civilian safety, violates Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and undermines regional peace and stability. Nigeria urged all parties involved in the conflict to respect international law, exercise restraint and avoid further actions that […]

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Reps to Probe DMO, TCN Over N54.57tn Borrowing, N446.7bn Debt

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee will question officials of the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) over alleged financial irregularities identified in the 2024 Auditor-General for the Federation’s report. The committee, chaired by Bamidele Salam, is expected to examine the agencies’ compliance with financial regulations and seek explanations for discrepancies in government borrowing and outstanding debts. The DMO is expected to explain an alleged N54.57tn excess in borrowing between 2020 and 2024. According […]

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NBA Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Child Rights Act

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for stronger enforcement of the Child Rights Act and its adoption in all states to protect girls from child marriage, harmful practices and barriers to education. NBA President, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), made the call in a statement on Sunday to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child. She expressed concern that many girls continued to face challenges that restricted their opportunities despite existing laws designed to protect their rights. Badejo-Okusanya urged […]

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