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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N490.74bn for the 2027 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. Oyebanji said that the proposal, christened ‘Budget of Sustained Progress and Prosperity,’ was carefully designed to consolidate the achievements of his administration and lay a solid foundation for the next four years. He said that the proposal, presented to the Assembly in Ado-Ekiti, in accordance with Section 124, Subsection 4 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, also aligned with the state’s 30-year development plan, covering the period from 2021 to…

Agency China nominated a candidate to lead the World Health Organization on Thursday, a move which could expand Beijing’s influence over the international body after the United States quit this year. Beijing is putting forward maternity health expert Song Li for the top position, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a news briefing. The nomination “demonstrates China’s firm support for multilateralism” and “will help the organisation play a more active role in enhancing the health and well-being of all humanity”, she said. Song Li is in the running to replace incumbent director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, whose term ends in…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  October 8, 2026 Anthropic’s Claude AI predicts that if the US announced a strategic…

The African Democratic Congress has rejected the warning by the Independent National Electoral Commission against the sharing of privately collated election results, insisting that Nigerians have a constitutional right to collect, collate and disseminate polling-unit results. The party said it would deploy its agents and structures to document results from polling units, collate the figures and make verified results available to the public during the 2027 general elections. The position was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in response to comments by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), cautioning against…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen remains under close medical observation at Galatasaray as he continues his recovery from injury. ​The forward suffered a thigh injury during Galatasaray’s Süper Lig fixture against Istanbul Basaksehir last month. The setback sidelined him through the international break, ruling him out of Nigeria’s opening two AFCON qualifying matches. ​Initial reports suggested the 27-year-old marksman would return immediately after the break, with expectations high that he would feature against Kasimpasa this weekend. Mario Lemina of Galatasaray SK celebrates with Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Sara. Copyright: ImagoxBSRxAgencyx ​However, although Osimhen returned to the training ground on Wednesday,…

Lagos electricity customers endured poor power supply in August as several Band A feeders failed to meet the minimum service level, with some recording zero hours of supply, data from the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has shown.  The commission’s August 2026 factsheets showed that Eko Power Limited had 201 compliant and 46 non-compliant feeders out of 247 Band A feeders, while Ikeja Electric recorded 113 compliant and 52 non-compliant feeders out of 165 Band A feeders.  The data showed that two Band A feeders under Eko Power – Akangba Ts_Nrc_Print Serve and Akoka Ts_Akoka Local T3a_Akoka_Unilag 1 – recorded…

Johnson Idowu Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and the Orunsii Welcare Foundation have sensitised residents of Badagry to mental health issues, urging families and communities to pay attention to behavioural changes and support people experiencing emotional distress. The sensitisation was held in commemoration of the 2026 World Mental Health Day symposium on Wednesday at the Badagry City Hall, Badagry, Lagos State. World Mental Health Day is an annual observance held every October 10, with the 2026 edition themed, “Lived Experiences Shared: Real Voices, Real Changes.” Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu explained that the programme, organised by the foundation…

Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has played down the absence of key players Asisat Oshoala and Ashleigh Plumptre ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying clash against Comoros. Nigeria will face Comoros in a two-legged second-round tie, with the first leg scheduled for Friday, October 9, and the return leg on Tuesday, October 13. Both matches will be played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo after Comoros failed to provide a CAF-approved venue for the fixtures. The aggregate winner will advance to the third round of the African qualifiers. Super Falcons of Nigeria. Copyright: xShengolpixsx Eguavoen initially named…

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The Enugu State Police Command has disclosed that its operatives arrested 45-year-old Ani Chidi on cyberbullying complaints, rather than having a connection with the gun attack at a meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Obuoffia-Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe. Ndukwe stated that Chidi was prosecuted following complaints of cyberbullying, false allegations, and threats to life filed by residents of the community, rather than for recording the political violence. According to the police, the Ozalla Police Division…