The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after they were lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas The victims, comprising seven males and four females, were rescued during an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Anti-K!dnapping Unit. According to a statement issued on Tuesday […]

The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed never to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 The faction made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. The party said reports attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, […]

Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere is d.ead He was 100 years old. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State Governor, announced his passing in a statement he personally signed today. The statement read, “With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing […]

The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) The case was laboratory-confirmed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda was admitted to a private hospital in the FCT. The patient, who had received […]

The post Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti dies at 100 appeared first on Kemi Filani. Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. The sad news was confirmed by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a statement on Tuesday. Aiyedatiwa described Fasoranti as a revered elder statesman whose life was marked by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to [...] The post Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti dies at 100 appeared first on Kemi Filani.

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The post Nigerian govt confirms Ebola case in Abuja, identifies 44 contacts appeared first on Kemi Filani. The Nigerian Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It has already commenced contact tracing, with 44 close contacts identified as part of efforts to prevent further transmission. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, [...] The post Nigerian govt confirms Ebola case in Abuja, identifies 44 contacts appeared first on Kemi Filani.

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President Tinubu insists his economic reforms are non-negotiable, while Oyedele cautions against returning to fuel subsidy.

SERAP is asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel INEC to account for more than ₦126.46bn in electoral funds, citing allegations in the Auditor-General’s 2023 report.

SERAP has filed a lawsuit against INEC over alleged ₦126bn in election spending irregularities, citing the Auditor-General’s 2023 report.

Nigeria’s Flamingos overcame a second-half red card to beat Ghana 4–2 in their WAFU-B U17 Girls Championship meeting in Yamoussoukro.

Nigeria’s health ministry says it is developing a national framework to strengthen clinical governance, patient safety, accountability and learning across health institutions.

Nigeria's U-17 Women's team, the Flamingos, are set to compete in the World Cup on African soil, building on their recent regional success.

…NITDA launches national tracker …Private sector accounts for 60% of reported training as women make up 32.9% of beneficiaries Nigeria

Olamide in an official announcement has confirmed the release date as well as the title of his new and highly anticipated album. The post Olamide confirms release date and title of new album appeared first on NotjustOk.

Here are the 10 highest paid footballers confirmed by Forbes for the year 2026 following their new contracts. The post The 10 highest paid footballers in 2026 appeared first on NotjustOk.

Fireboy DML in his latest interview session on X, has opened up on why his new album, Zuko had a very few number of features on the project. The post Fireboy DML reveals why new album, 'Zuko' had few guest artists appeared first on NotjustOk.

Reports speculate that the 2027 Super Bowl headline performer has been selected ahead of the show scheduled for February 2027. The post Who is 2027 Super Bowl headline performer? appeared first on NotjustOk.

The nominees for the All-Time Ballon d’Or have officially been announced, bringing together some of the greatest footballers to ever grace the game. The star-studded list features legendary names, including Alfredo Di Stéfano, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, Michel Platini, Marco van Basten, Ronaldo Nazário, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. These football icons have left an […] The post Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo gets nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or award appeared first on NotjustOk.

Here are 5 shocking details revealed by Eric Ten Hag on his time with Cristiano Ronaldo at Man United in a new interview. The post 5 Shocking details Ten Hag revealed about Cristiano Ronaldo appeared first on NotjustOk.

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has announced her separation from French tennis player Gaël Monfils after five years of marriage. Svitolina announced in an emotional statement on October 19, 2026, explaining that the ongoing war in Ukraine had taken a significant emotional toll on her life and influenced her decision. The former world No. 3 […] The post Elina Svitolina announces separation from Gaël Monfils appeared first on NotjustOk.

Nigeria’s Flamingos head Coach Akeem Busari has explained how his side were able to overcome Puerto Rico in their second Group B game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup in Morocco on Tuesday. After suffering a 2-1 loss to Poland in their opener, the Flamingos defeated debutants Puerto Rico 2-0, to get their [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: How We Overcame Puerto Rico — Flamingos Head Coach Busari appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ademola Lookman registered an assist as Atletico Madrid played out a 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart in their UEFA Champions League encounter on Tuesday night. Jamie Leweling gave Stuttgart the lead nine minutes before half-time, but Atletico responded shortly after the restart. Lookman, who started the match on the bench, came on for Jonathan David [...] The post UCL: Lookman Assists As Atletico Draw With Stuttgart, PSG Floor Barcelona appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flamingos star Oluwakemi Adegbuyi has expressed her delight after scoring in Nigeria’s crucial 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Goals in either half from Adegbuyi and substitute Precious Oscar handed the 2022 bronze medallists their first win of the tournament, setting up a decisive Group B clash [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: ‘The Game Was Not Easy For Flamingos’ –Adegbuyi Reacts After Scoring Puerto Rico gainst appeared first on Complete Sports.

Puerto Rico U-17 women’s head coach Andres Mirabelli has expressed disappointment with his team’s performance following their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The defeat marked Puerto Rico’s second consecutive loss in the tournament, having suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat to defending champions DPR Korea [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Puerto Rico Coach Mirabelli Laments Defeat To Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flamingos star Oluwakemi Adegbuyi was named player of the match following Nigeria’s impressive 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. First-half brilliance from Adegbuyi and a late insurance goal from Precious Oscar handed Nigeria their first three points of the tournament, helping the team bounce back from a narrow [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Adegbuyi Wins Player Of The Match In Flamingos’ Win Over Puerto Rico appeared first on Complete Sports.

Goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and substitute Precious Oscar earned Nigeria’s Flamingos a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico, in their second Group B game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup in Morocco on Tuesday. The Flamingos needed to bounce back from their opening day 2-1 defeat to Poland. Up next the Flamingos is a [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Get Campaign Back On Track After 2-0 Win Over Puerto Rico appeared first on Complete Sports.

Defending champions North Korea continued their dominant start to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with another big win this time, a 6-1 thumping over Poland in Group B on Tuesday. The Koreans went into the game on the back of a 6-0 thrashing of debutants Puerto Rico on Matchday 1. On [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: North Korea Record Another Big Win After Thrashing Poland 6-1 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of Nigeria vs Puerto Rico — 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Group A matchday-2 clash between the Flamingos of Nigeria and el Huracán Azul (The Blue Hurricane) of Puerto Rico at the Mohammed VI Football Complex – Pitch 4, Rabat, Morocco. The post Nigeria Vs Puerto Rico Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; Group A Matchday 2 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tennis power couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have announced they are divorcing after more than five years of marriage. Svitolina shared the news in an emotional statement on social media, citing the heavy psychological toll of her native Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia and the deep internal journey required to find herself. “Everyone knows [...] The post Tennis Power Couple Elina , Monfils Announce Divorce After Five Years Of Marriage appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks does not know whether Vincent Kompany will be on the touchline against Arsenal. The Belgian, who skipped training and his press conference on Tuesday due to illness, has been struck down with a virus which has affected his legs. As reported by football.london, Danks said when quizzed on his [...] The post UCL: Bayern Assistant Coach Issues Kompany Health Update Ahead Of Arsenal Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former American star John Isner has heaped praise on Novak Djokovic for his remarkable mentality and enduring respect for the sport, noting that the legendary player remains fully driven to battle the ATP Tour’s elite for a spot at the season finale. With Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Ben Shelton having already secured their places [...] The post Former US Tennis Star Praises Djokovic’s Relentless Drive Amid Tight ATP Finals Race appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari is confident his team will bounce back from their disappointing start at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening match in Rabat last Saturday. The West Africans will face tournament debutants Puerto Rico in their second Group [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Busari Confident Flamingos Will Bounce Back Against Puerto Rico appeared first on Complete Sports.

UniCredit, Italy’s second-largest bank, is bringing its domestic securities services business back in-house, ending a two-decade outsourcing arrangement with France’s Société Générale as it seeks to standardize operations across Italy and Germany and strengthen control over key back-office functions. The Italian lender confirmed the move on Tuesday, following a Reuters report late on Monday that […] The post UniCredit Brings Securities Services Back In-House After 20 Years With Société Générale appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT feature that allows users to lock individual conversations behind a four-digit PIN or biometric authentication, adding a layer of privacy for people who share devices or want to prevent others from casually accessing sensitive discussions. Announced on Tuesday, the feature, called Locked Chats, allows users to separate selected conversations […] The post OpenAI Adds Locked Chats to ChatGPT, Giving Users More Control Over Private Conversations appeared first on Tekedia.

AstraZeneca is partnering with Oracle to apply artificial intelligence and real-world health data to clinical research, seeking to identify eligible patients more efficiently, monitor potential safety risks, and address development bottlenecks as the pharmaceutical group pursues more than $80 billion in annual revenue by 2030. The collaboration will combine AstraZeneca’s drug development expertise with Oracle’s […] The post AstraZeneca Partners With Oracle to Use AI in Clinical Trials as Drugmaker Targets $80bn Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.

European equities fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as crude oil prices climbed to a five-month high above $110 a barrel, adding to inflation concerns and weighing on investor sentiment ahead of earnings from major artificial intelligence companies later this week. The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped 0.6%, extending Monday’s decline of nearly 1%, […] The post European Stocks Fall as Brent Tops $110, AI Earnings Put Spending Returns Under Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

Copper is gaining strategic importance as governments and industries compete to secure supplies of the industrial metal, with investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, electricity grids and national defense creating new sources of demand. The shift is strengthening the outlook for copper miners even as concerns over the sustainability of AI spending weigh on technology stocks. […] The post Copper Outperforms Gold as AI Infrastructure, Defense Spending Drive Global Race for Supplies appeared first on Tekedia.

Micron Technology faces escalating labor tensions in Taiwan, where a workers’ union in Taoyuan plans to launch a strike on Thursday in solidarity with employees at the US chipmaker’s Taichung operations, intensifying a dispute over bonuses and profit-sharing at a critical time for artificial intelligence chip production. The planned industrial action is intended to increase […] The post Micron Taiwan Labor Dispute Escalates as Taoyuan Workers Plan Strike Over Profit-Sharing appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has barred Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek from civilian US government agencies, escalating Washington’s efforts to restrict Chinese technology in sensitive government systems as competition between the two countries increasingly centers on AI capabilities, data security and technological independence. The US Department of Homeland Security made public an order on Monday requiring […] The post US Bans DeepSeek From Civilian Federal Agencies, Citing Data Security and Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street strategists are increasingly recommending quality stocks as a defensive position against mounting volatility in financial markets, where rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and concerns about the sustainability of artificial intelligence spending have put pressure on highly valued technology companies. The shift reflects growing investor unease over stocks whose valuations depend heavily on expectations […] The post Wall Street Turns to Quality Stocks as AI Selloff, Rising Yields Test Investor Confidence appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as rising oil prices renewed concerns about persistent inflation and the possibility of further US monetary tightening, while Treasury yields edged lower as investors awaited economic data and next week’s Federal Reserve policy decision. Spot gold declined 0.5% to $4,120.49 per ounce by 0909 GMT, while US gold futures for […] The post Gold Slips as Rising Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Fears, Treasury Yields Ease Ahead of Fed Decision appeared first on Tekedia.

Large companies in the United States and the United Kingdom are spending an average of 28% of their software budgets on vendor-driven upgrades, migrations, and licensing changes they would not have chosen independently, adding to technology costs and diverting resources from innovation as businesses race to adopt artificial intelligence. The findings, published on Tuesday by […] The post US and UK Companies Spend 28% of Software Budgets on Unwanted Upgrades, Survey Finds appeared first on Tekedia.

Google is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in its software engineering recruitment process, allowing candidates to use AI coding assistants during interviews while testing systems that use its Gemini models to transcribe conversations, take notes, and help interviewers prepare candidate assessments. The changes, detailed in internal documents reviewed by Business Insider, reflect a broader […] The post Google Expands AI-Powered Hiring Tests, Making AI Fluency Mandatory for Software Engineers appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance.US’s reported attempt to raise up to $100 million at a valuation of approximately $1 billion highlights the challenges facing the cryptocurrency exchange as it seeks to strengthen its position in the United States. The fundraising effort comes against a complicated backdrop of regulatory scrutiny, questions about Binance’s global reputation, and persistent concerns about market […] The post Binance.US Seeks $100 Million at $1 Billion Valuation Amid Regulatory Concerns and Reputation Challenges appeared first on Tekedia.

The Federal Government of Nigeria confirm one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following laboratory confirmation today, 20 October 2026. The patient, a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda, was admitted to a private hospital in the FCT, where she received care for several days […] The post FG CONFIRMS EBOLA DISEASE CASE IN FCT, ACTIVATES PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Children at risk of mpox in communities experiencing an outbreak should be included in targeted vaccination, WHO’s vaccine advisers have recommended, while retaining tighter conditions for preventive childhood vaccination outside outbreaks. The distinction matters for countries such as Nigeria, where an earlier targeted campaign focused on adults, and where decisions about limited vaccine supplies need […]

A cancer-causing HPV type found in Nigerian women remains outside the types directly targeted by widely used HPV vaccines, drawing renewed attention to how countries choose products for cervical cancer prevention. The issue surfaced at WHO’s October 13 vaccine briefing, when a journalist asked about HPV35 and its importance in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr Kate O’Brien, […]

Countries facing tighter immunisation budgets should protect vaccines already being delivered through national programmes, WHO’s advisers have warned, as governments weigh expanding services against maintaining existing coverage. The warning extends beyond delays to new vaccines. At an October 13 briefing, WHO officials said losing ground in established programmes could expose more people to preventable disease […]

New evidence from a major Lassa fever research programme in West Africa is expected to inform the next phase of vaccine research, outbreak preparedness and community engagement in research across the region. Initial findings from Enable, the largest-ever study of Lassa fever disease burden, were recently published in The Lancet Global Health. The programme is […] The post New Lassa Fever Evidence To Shape Vaccine Research And Outbreak Preparedness Across West Africa appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, charting a path towards a world where every country can detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours of their appearance by 2030. Strengthening rapid detection is a cornerstone of global health security, helping countries contain […] The post WHO Pandemic Hub sets ambitious goal to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The finding adds a Nigerian perspective to the debate about social media and wellbeing, but does not establish that spending more time online improves mental health. For a young person, the same phone can carry a job lead, a conversation with a friend and a stream of upsetting news. Those different experiences can get lost […]

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) is supporting a high-level roundtable in Berlin on Sunday, 11 October 2026, to explore a collaborative financing framework for Lassa fever vaccine development, research readiness and regional manufacturing. Convened by IAVI, MedAccess and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the meeting is organised with support from WAHO and […] The post West African Health Organisation Supports Roundtable on Financing Lassa Fever Vaccine Development during the World Health Summit in Berlin (Germany) appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Caava Group is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the following positions in Lagos State: Product / Delivery Business Analyst, Frontend Engineer, Backend Engineer, Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, Report / BI Engineer, and AI Engineer.

Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT) is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the following positions in Adamawa and Borno States: Nutrition Assistant Officer (Internal), Finance Officer, WASH Assistant Officer, Nutrition Officer (Internal), and Protection Officer (Internal).

Kimeric Nigeria Limited is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the following positions: Senior Project Manager III, Geophysics Specialist - Level 3, Level 3 Completions Engineer, Drill Team Quality Representative II, Level 3 Drilling Engineer, and Drilling Offshore Installation (OI) Project Advisor.

Afconrecruit Limited is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Lagos State: Accountant, Junior Legal Office / Legal Administrative Assistant, School of Performance (SOP) Manager, and Assistant Laundry Specialist.

Jaza Energy is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Lagos, Delta, and Ogun State: Finance Intern and Regional Coordinator.

Afconrecruit Limited is recruiting to fill the position of: Accountant. The position is located in Abuja / Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a minimum of HND qualification with at least 3 years (mid-level) experience.

Kimeric Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position of: Geophysics Specialist - Level 3. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelors or Advanced Degree in Geotechnical or Geophysical disciplines.

Catilas Resources Limited is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the following positions in Abuja, Delta, Anambra, Edo, Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, and Kaduna States: Account Acquisition Agent, Sales Advisor, and Direct Sales Agent.

Olam Agri is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Kwara and Lagos States: SAP Controller, Vice President and Profit Center Head - Fleet,Non-Commodity Procurement Manager, and HRBP, Commercial & Supply Chain.

Tetra Maritime is recruiting to fill the position of: Maritime Navigation Lecturer. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a recognized professional certification Master Class I Certificate of Competency (e.g., Master Mariner) from a reputed Flag administration; A masters Degree (or PhD in-progress in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, Education, or a related field, will be an advantage).

Kimeric Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position of: Senior Project Manager III. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering.

Olam Agri is recruiting to fill the position of: SAP Controller. The position is located in Ilorin (AFP) - Kwara State. Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience with SAP applications.

A round-up of the pumpkin recipes I’ve published over the years, and journeys I’ve taken! From spice blends and other companion ingredients like maple syrup, inclusion of pumpkin puree in Nigerian recipes, I enjoy seeing the possibilities. The post In Season | Pumpkins and Pumpkin Recipes appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

….with a crisp almond & brown sugar topping and lime I sit down and write, a part of my journey, a place in my daily struggles to find who I am. I want to know me, in my entirety and what I want. I want to walk this earth with gratitude but also fired up... The post In Season | Blackberry-Lime Jelly Cheesecake appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

The first time I hear about Acha, its 2014, and from a doctor friend of mine in Port Harcourt. She has gorgeous red hair and used to live in the north of Nigeria. We talk about my love for Arewa cuisine and she tells me about ‘hungry rice’, how she loves it. Its 2016 when... The post An Introduction to Acha, Fonio appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

I grew up in Nigeria, where mushrooms weren’t a feature in the kitchen, or at the table. Years later, I’d learn that mushrooms were present, fresh and dried in kitchens across Nigeria, in the southeast, and in the southwest. The first and second photos are by James Ransom, my friend and photographer who took the... The post A Guide to a Nigerian Mushroom Tuber, ósú appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

This is Nigerian corn mosa, and I wager it is connected to hot water cornbread from the American South. For now, let’s begin with corn mosa. It is one of two mosas, fritters I know in Nigeria. The other one is plantain or banana mosa, part of the quartet or sextuplet of Nigerian Small Chops.... The post Nigerian Corn Mosa appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

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I love my corn. I’ve been known to run after sellers, craving it with such desperation, one might wonder if the cravings are of a more primal, pregnancy sort. Alas, I like fresh and sweet, juicy too. I like to chew the kernels off and suck the warm, salty liquid from the core. Please judge... The post Grilled Corn with Scent leaf-Coconut-Feta Sauce appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

I have a few good corn recipes and how-tos on Kitchen Butterfly, and to make it easy, here’s a round up of them. You’ll find notes on corn/ maize in Nigeria to using all parts of the corn, street food and snacks with corn, and more. I hope to add more corn posts soon. The post A Round-up of Corn Recipes appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

I love corn – dent or field corn which is waxy – popular in Nigeria, sweetcorn, and more. And I’ve written several recipes about corn, from perspectives of how it’s classically used in Nigeria to contemporary New Nigerian explorations. I recent went to Mexico City and was surprised at the many similarities that exist between... The post The Almost Complete Guide to Corn/ Maize in Nigeria appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

This post was first written for Food & Wine in 2021. As of the end of 2024, it was no longer available or accessible on their website. This spiced red rice dish is loved across the coast of West Africa, with diasporic expressions across the Atlantic. Jollof rice is the most popular rice dish south... The post The Wide World of Jollof Rice appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.