The Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Siyaka Suberu, deliberately attributed the deaths of 33 detainees in the agency's custody to a fictitious disease outbreak in an attempt to conceal the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, an independent investigation committee has found.
Tinubu performed the spiritual exercise early Friday morning at the Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram, where he circumambulated the Holy Ka'abah in worship, devotion and thanksgiving to Almighty Allah.
The commission also rejected a petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, seeking a review of his exclusion from the list, while the candidacy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Abdulsalam Gwarzo, remains subject to the outcome of pending court proceedings.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the signing ceremony, where he acknowledged China’s continued support for Nigeria’s economic and social development.
A statement issued by the commission's Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu, disclosed that the promotions were approved at the commission’s plenary meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, October 29, 2026, under the chairmanship of DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.), following the successful completion of promotion examinations and oral interviews.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the government was unaware of any plan to shift the election date, insisting that postponement was not under consideration.
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has secured a major legal victory in the battle for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Imo West Senatorial District, following a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja recognising him as the winner of the party’s primary election.
Traders and transporters facing repeated payment demands could get relief under tax laws adopted by 21 states, although the Joint Revenue Board says illegal collections and harassment continue.
The Federal Government has approved ₦45.08 billion for integrated biosecurity and disease surveillance systems at five international airports as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to detect and contain Ebola and other dangerous pathogens.
The Federal Government has commenced preparations for the 2027 budget, targeting its presentation to the National Assembly before the end of 2026, as it defends a proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing programme to finance infrastructure and other priority development projects.
