The Enugu State Council of Presidents-General has declared total support for Governor Peter Mbah following his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a masterstroke that has repositioned Enugu State at the heart of national decision-making. The declaration was made on Thursday in Enugu during a capacity-building workshop organised by the Council for President-Generals across the state, aimed at enhancing their leadership and service delivery at the grassroots level.

A recent assessment of homelessness worldwide reveals striking figures, highlighting the urgent need for targeted social interventions across several nations. Pakistan tops the list, with an estimated 8 million homeless people, followed by Syria and Bangladesh, with 5.3 million and 5 million homeless individuals respectively. Other countries facing severe homelessness challenges include Nigeria and the Philippines, each with approximately 4.5 million people without stable shelter, and Uganda with over 4 million.

The federal government has released N32.9 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund ( BHCPF) to enhance primary healthcare services nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, announced this in a public message titled “The Red Letter: A National Call to Protect Our Health” on Wednesday. According to the minister, the funds have already been disbursed directly into the commercial bank accounts of PHCs, marking the third round of BHCPF releases in 2025.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged the bodies of fallen servicemen under the Istanbul agreements, officials from both countries confirmed on Thursday. Russian State Duma Deputy Shamsail Saraliev said that Russia received the remains of 31 soldiers from Ukraine as part of the swap. “An exchange of 31 for 1,000 took place. Thirty-one bodies of the deceased were returned to Russia,” Saraliev told Russian media outlet RBC.

Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has paid a courtesy visit to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The award-winning artist shared photos from the visit on his official Facebook page on Thursday, expressing excitement about the meeting. Davido was accompanied by Cubana Chiefpriest and a few members of his entourage during the visit. Sharing images of the moment, Davido wrote:

A viral video circulating online shows a man lamenting after an alleged raid by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Calabar, Cross River State, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. According to the man, EFCC officials forcefully gained entry into their apartment by breaking through the POP ceiling and allegedly pouring acid on the locks of their compound gate to open it.

A coordinated international operation led by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL has led to multiple arrests in Nigeria, including suspects linked to a massive cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scheme believed to have defrauded investors across 17 countries of over $562 million. While the names and nationalities of the arrested suspects were not disclosed, INTERPOL said the two-month sweep (July–September 2025) dubbed Operation Catalyst, targeted financial crimes connected to terrorism financing and money laundering across Africa.

The Federal Government has praised the exceptional work of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), its Director-General, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, and the management team after the public unveiling of the Agency’s Compendium of Achievements and the relaunch of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Map. Honourable Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, recognized these efforts during the official ceremony at the Abuja Continental Hotel on Tuesday.

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said that Nigeria’s future could face serious setbacks if President Bola Tinubu fails to deliver on his promises, warning that such failure would make it harder for any subsequent leader to succeed. Speaking during an interview with TVC on Tuesday, Sani said Tinubu has a “historic opportunity” to redefine Nigeria’s trajectory, stressing that the country is at a turning point that requires bold and visionary leadership.

The United States’ national debt has topped $38 trillion, as the gap between government spending and revenues in the world’s largest economy expands at a rapid pace. The US Department of the Treasury included the staggering figure in its latest report on the nation’s finances, with the debt standing at $38,019,813 as of Tuesday. The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, and is equivalent to the value of the economies of China, India, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom combined, according to the Peter G Peterson Foundation, a Washington, DC-based think tank.

The police high command, on Thursday, offered explanations on why it arrested the convener of the #RevolutionNow# and former Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore. The force spokesman said the number of those arrested in connection with the recent #FreeNnamdiKanuNow# Protest held in Abuja, on Monday, was now 14. Akelicious reports that the Human rights activist, who was arrested at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, led the #FreeNnamdiKanuProtest.

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of AAC, Omoyele Sowore, on Thursday, met with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, offering words of encouragement and solidarity amid Kanu’s ongoing trial. In a video that has now gone viral, Sowore and Kanu could be seen embracing themselves inside the court room.

Following the sudden sacking of his legal team on Thursday, the planned defence by detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been stalled Kanu was scheduled to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial on Thursday. When the case was called, Kanu Agabi (SAN), who had led Kanu's legal team until Thursday, announced his decision, with other Senior Advocates in the team, to withdraw from the case.

Lead Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu Agabi, applies to withdraw from legal representation. He said the defendant took the case back from them. All the Senior advocates stand withdrawn from the suit. Nnamdi Kanu attested to the development saying he would be representing himself

Tragedy in Ondo State! A trailer reportedly belonging to Dangote Group was allegedly involved in a ghastly accident early this morning in Akungba, Ondo State, leaving over 10 people feared dead. Eyewitnesses say the scene is devastating as rescue efforts are ongoing.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his special interest in Ekiti State by freeing more resources to the state to carry out laudable people- oriented and legacy projects in the last three years of his administration. Governor Oyebanji, who stated this on Wednesday during the official commissioning of the ultra-modern Ekiti Revenue House, in Ado Ekiti, disclosed that his administration has been commissioning a wide range of projects including roads, electricity, hospitals and water to commemorate his third anniversary in office.

Journalist Dr Kemi Olunloyo has stirred reactions on social media following remarks she made during a recent live session about Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. During the session, Olunloyo claimed she had spoken with the actress’s husband, Ned Nwoko, and alleged that what the public was seeing online represented “only 10 percent” of what was truly happening. “I’ve spoken to Ned today and I’m reading his chat right here.

The Osun State Government has appointed global music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as the Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund. The announcement was made as part of the government’s efforts to reposition and revitalise the sports sector in the state. Davido, a proud indigene of Osun, is expected to leverage his global influence and network to attract private investment and drive development across various sporting activities in the state.

Fresh details have emerged regarding the origins of the military officers allegedly involved in the reported coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to credible security sources, the suspected officers hail from Borno, Kano, Kaduna, Delta, Kogi, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Plateau, Zamfara, and Katsina States. Investigations are said to be ongoing as security agencies intensify efforts to identify and apprehend all individuals connected to the plot.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims that any acts of genocide have occurred in Nigeria, stating that no ethnic or religious group, Christian or Muslim, has been subjected to such atrocities in the country. Speaking in Birnin Kebbi at the opening ceremony of the Northern Traditional Rulers Assembly Meeting (Kebbi 2025), the Sultan challenged anyone making such allegations to present concrete evidence.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has faulted the statement released by Daniel Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, after a meeting with the association in Abuja. On Monday, Bwala visited the leadership of CAN at the association’s national secretariat in Abuja, the country’s capital. The meeting took place amid the allegation of Christian genocide in Nigeria and the move by some United States lawmakers to protect “persecuted” Christians.

The FCT police command has summoned its officers in a viral video assaulting some members of the public. The video which was shared on social media on Tuesday, October 21, showed the officers forcing a man into their patrol van while also slapping another and forcing him into their patrol van. The video sparked an outcry on social media with many calling for the sanctioning of the officers.

Nollywood actor Onuchukwu Michael has taken to Instagram to share what he described as a divine revelation about the end times, urging Nigerians and Christians worldwide to repent and return to God. In the emotional post, the actor recounted a vivid dream he said he experienced two years ago, which he claims revealed a vision of impending darkness and the rapture.

Nigerian influencer and online entrepreneur known as Verydarkman has appealed to followers for prayers after saying he is facing threats and deliberate attempts to prevent an incoming container of goods from being landed in Nigeria. In a video posted to his Instagram account, Verydarkman said parties opposed to his business were using “subtle threats” and trying to sabotage his plans. “They can do anything to make sure I don’t successfully land any container in Nigeria… I am at war,” he said, adding: “It’s a f**king battle right now.

A Nigerian lady has shared a funny video of her Japanese sister describing what school life in Nigeria feels like — and her observation has left many people laughing online. In the short clip, the young girl was asked how school was going, and she didn’t hesitate to give her honest opinion. “How is school?” her sister asked. “It’s terrible,” she replied with a straight face.