Russia has struck Ukrainian power plants after US President Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire.' President Zelensky confirmed drone attacks in Kyiv and Kharkiv, stating he is seeking clarification as Russia has not confirmed the agreement.

https://punchng.com/russia-hits-ukraine-power-plants-despite-trump-energy-ceasefire-claim/

Terrorist Ambush Claims at Least 25 Lives in Zamfara State

At least 25 people have reportedly been killed in a terrorist ambush targeting traders being escorted by soldiers along the Bukkuyum axis of Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria.

Former Rep Sam Onuigbo commends Tinubu's reforms but criticizes state governors for not directly allocating increased Federation Account revenues to local governments, hindering grassroots development.

https://punchng.com/ex-rep-praises-tinubus-reforms-demands-direct-revenue-allocation-to-lgs

*Gombe 2027: Pantami Camp Moves To Resolve INEC List Dispute After PDP Rerun Win*


The omission of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) list of governorship candidates has added another layer to the dispute over the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) ticket in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 election.


https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/11/gombe-2027-pantami-camp-moves-to-resolve-inec-list-dispute-after-pdp-rerun-win/

Tinubu’s Aide Sunday Dare Faults Atiku Over Criticism of Fuel Price Discount

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Dr Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Retail’s 30-day petrol price discount and the...

https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubus-aide-sunday-dare-faults-atiku-over-criticism-of-fuel-price-discount/

'Taiwo Oyedele Lied', FG's Fuel Discount Policy Is Subsidy - Kenneth Okonkwo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVDer0ywQf8

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is moving to block mobile phones that are not type-approved for use in Nigeria, with users of various imported and locally purchased devices already receiving alerts warning that their phones...

https://businessday.ng/technology/article/ncc-moves-to-block-unapproved-phones-as-nigerians-receive-30-day-disconnection-alerts/

Nigeria's 2025 budget implementation has been extended for the fourth time to December 31, 2026, highlighting a chaotic fiscal system. This 'revolving-door budgeting' raises significant questions about accountability and public expenditure management.

https://punchng.com/nigerias-revolving-door-budgeting/

A 64-year-old Ijaw traditional ruler, HRH Moses Theophilus of the Akassa Kingdom in Bayelsa State, has died following a liposuction procedure that allegedly went wrong.

*NDLEA Rearrests 83-Year-Old Woman Over Drugs*


The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has rearrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, for alleged drug trafficking, barely a year after she and her daughter were convicted of drug-related offences.



https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/11/ndlea-rearrests-83-year-old-woman-over-drugs/

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has urged African governments to enforce 18 years as the minimum age of marriage to protect girls from child marriage.

The former minister said governments must strengthen legal protections for girls while addressing the educational limitations that increase their vulnerability to early marriage.

https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/11/girl-child-enforce-18-as-minimum-age-of-marriage-ezekwesili-tells-govts/

*Houthi Strike On Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Wounds Hundreds*

The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at Riyadh’s international airport and wounded hundreds, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow on Sunday a decisive response against Yemen’s Houthis.

https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/11/houthi-strike-on-riyadh-airport-kills-12-wounds-hundreds/

A precision air strike conducted by the Air Component of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has neutralized over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a high-ranking commander.

Read more:
https://dailytrust.com/troops-kill-iswap-commander-40-terrorists-in-borno/

BREAKING: Pantami Gives INEC 72 Hours To Publish His Name On guber List

Read more:
https://dailytrust.com/breaking-pantami-gives-inec-72-hours-to-publish-his-name-on-guber-list/

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike admits he collaborated with the APC to defeat the PDP in the Edo State governorship election, stating he has no regrets. The alliance aimed to prevent former Governor Obaseki from selecting his successor.

https://punchng.com/i-worked-with-apc-to-defeat-pdp-in-edo-wike/

A couple abducted alongside their six-month-old daughter from their residence in Millennium City, Kaduna State, have appealed to security agencies to secure their release.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/abducted-kaduna-couple-begs-for-rescue/

The Federal Government has paid N1.23 trillion of its legacy debts to power generation companies (Gencos) through bonds, with the outstanding balance expected to be cleared next year.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/fg-pays-n1-23trn-power-debt-targets-full-settlement-next-year/

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀, 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗱 $1𝗯𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 — 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗶

Former Army Chief, Tukur Buratai, says the $1bn arms fund was released to the Ministry of Defence and did not pass through the hands of service chiefs....

https://punchng.com/ministry-not-service-chiefs-handled-1bn-arms-funds-buratai

Osun State Governor and Accord party member, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, emerges APC Presidential Campaign Council Coordinator in Osun State