Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

Tinubu Nominates Four INEC National Commissioners, Two RECs Ahead Of 2027 Polls

President Bola Tinubu has nominated four National Commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the electoral body prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Lagos-Bound Aircraft Loses Door at 3,000 Feet, Makes Emergency Landing in Abuja

A Lagos-bound aircraft operated by Triton Aviation lost a door at about 3,000 feet shortly after taking off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, forcing the crew to declare a Mayday and make an emergency return to the airport.

Nigerian-Born Engineer Okojie Powers NASA Space Missions With 21 Patents, Earns Inventors Hall of Fame Honour

In a Facebook post on Friday, October 16, the U.S. Mission described Okojie as a “trailblazer in aerospace innovation,” highlighting his recognition as a NASA inventor and his induction into the agency’s Inventors Hall of Fame in 2020.

Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest in Benue

Fr. Otache was reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, along the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road in Ohimini LGA while returning from Otukpo.

DPO, Officer Suspended as Cultists Renovate Police Station in Rivers

The command also ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the controversial renovation after a video and reports of the incident circulated widely on social media.

2027: ‘No Second Term Without Accountability’ — Makinde Challenges Tinubu to Face Nigerians

The campaign organisation said there should be “no second term without accountability,” accusing Tinubu of attempting to avoid direct engagement with voters after allegedly failing to fulfil key promises made during the 2023 presidential campaign.

Public Sector Reforms: Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Moves to Close Design-to-Delivery Gap

The Foundation, a philanthropic organisation focused on strengthening public sector leadership and institutional capacity across Africa, made the push at its 2026 Public Sector Reform Convening held in Lagos on October 14.

Minimum Wage: FG Rejects NLC’s Fresh Review Demand, Insists ₦70,000 Stays Until June 2027

Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, conveyed the government’s position in a formal response to the communique issued after last week’s joint meeting of the NLC Central Working Committee (CWC) and National Executive Council (NEC).

FG Reopens First Niger Bridge After Emergency Repairs, Cancels Failed Benin–Asaba Road Contract

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, reopened the bridge on Thursday, October 15, following the completion of rehabilitation works undertaken to address damaged components and improve safety on the strategic crossing.

Over 50 Houses, Vehicles Destroyed as Explosion Rocks Rivers Community, Injures 20

The explosion occurred at about 5 p.m. along Old Bori Road, sending flames through nearby residential and business premises and triggering panic among residents.

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Felix Ifijeh is a journalist with years of professional reporting experience. Known for his keen news sense, compelling storytelling and commitment to accurate, impactful reporting, he has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
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