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The Nigerian Air Force says it recorded more than 2,900 sorties and over 6,100 flying hours between November 2025 and September 2026, using nearly 10 million litres of Jet A-1 fuel for national security operations.
The Federal Government has disbursed ₦38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions through the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund to support approved infrastructure projects and improve teaching and learning facilities.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has appointed its national leader, Seriake Dickson, to head its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, with presidential candidate Peter Obi serving as co-chairman. The party says the council will coordinate nationwide mobilisation and lead its campaign strategy.
Seven people, including three children, have died and 11 others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash at Kumo, Gombe State. The Federal Road Safety Corps says preliminary findings indicate that a heavy-duty truck suffered brake failure before colliding with two cars and five motorcycles.
PalmPay has renewed its call for stronger collaboration between financial technology companies, law enforcement agencies and customers to combat digital fraud, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity education and safer online practices at a police-led awareness event in Abuja.
Tigray’s federal-backed caretaker administration has urged rebel fighters to disarm and return to civilian life, but a senior military commander has called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle, raising fresh concerns about security and the future of the region’s fragile peace.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, secured a place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after defeating defending champions North Korea 3–1. Goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Oluebube Umejiaku and Kanyinsola Yusuf sealed a memorable victory in their final Group B fixture.
Nigeria’s proposed dual policing system has crossed a major constitutional hurdle after 24 State Houses of Assembly approved the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026. The approval meets the required two-thirds threshold, although further formal steps remain before the proposed framework can become operational.
The World Health Organization has confirmed the start of the Tumaini Ebola vaccine clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Researchers will assess whether existing and experimental vaccines can protect against the Bundibugyo strain responsible for the current outbreak.
The Nigerian Army has begun deploying 600 personnel to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training aimed at improving operational effectiveness in challenging terrain. The first group of 300 soldiers departed Abuja on 22 October, with arrangements for the remaining personnel reported to be underway.
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