Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 9th October 2026

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The Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), a private sector initiative of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), will host the 2026 Nigeria Reputation Day Conference on Thursday, October 15. Former Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, will deliver the keynote address. Peterside is… The post NRMG To Host 2026 Nigeria Reputation Day, Peterside To Deliver Keynote appeared first on New Telegraph.

Niger State Government has disclosed that as part of efforts to combat avoidable blindness and promote vision health across the state, it will conduct free surgical treatment on over two hundred patients. Speaking during a Press briefing to commemorate this year’s World Sight Day, the Commissioner, Ministry of Health, Dr Murtala Bagana emphasised that sight… The post Over 200 To Get Free Cataract Surgery, Others In Niger appeared first on New Telegraph.

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and the International Press Centre (IPC) have called for stronger enforcement of Nigeria’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011, warning that poor compliance by public institutions is worsening misinformation and undermining accountability. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a multi-stakeholder conference organised by the two… The post FOI Act: MRA, IPC Decry Poor Compliance appeared first on New Telegraph.

Dr Applonia Obiageli Ezeadili, Chief Executive Officer of Africa for Millennium Change Initiative, has advocated greater participation of women in Nigeria’s political leadership, saying the country would experience significant positive change when a woman becomes President. Ezeadili made the assertion in an interview with New Telegraph, where she stressed that women must be given greater… The post Nigeria’ll Be Better With Female President, Says Ezeadili appeared first on New Telegraph.

The management of the Omi Eko Project has debunked the ongoing report being circulated by an online news platform that, seven months after the project’s kick-off, no physical infrastructure has been delivered on the ground. In a press statement made available to New Telegraph in Lagos and signed by Dr Segun Alabi, Head, Communications &… The post Omi Eko Project Promoters Debunk Alleged Non-Implementation Of Project appeared first on New Telegraph.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged Northerners to appreciate President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the President has done more for the region through infrastructure development than previous governments. Yilwatda, who reeled out several infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Federal Government in the North, said Nigerians… The post Yilwatda To Northerners: Stop Being Ungrateful, Tinubu Has Done More For You appeared first on New Telegraph.

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) on Friday said that it would partner with non-interest finance institutions for agricultural and agribusiness insurance. The Executive Secretary/CEO of NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this when the Managing Director, Jaiz Takaful Insurance Limited, Ibrahim Shehu, visited him in Abuja to formally present the Fund with confirmation of its entitlement… The post NADF To Explore Non-Interest Finance For Agricultural Insurance appeared first on New Telegraph.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the traditional rulers and political stakeholders from the Kwara North Senatorial District have pledged their unalloyed support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring their unwavering commitment to the party’s governorship candidate, Salihu Yakubu Danladi. The declaration was made during the Kwara North Traditional Rulers and Political Stakeholders’ Engagement… The post 2027: Kwara North Monarchs Pledge Unwavering Support For APC appeared first on New Telegraph.

Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has begun intervention works to address flooding that threatens the Amawbia–Agulu–Uga Highway. The road, completed during Soludo’s first term, has been affected by floodwater and wastewater from nearby horticultural businesses and food vendors, damaging the asphalt. During a visit to the affected sections, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Arch. Okey… The post Soludo Commences Intervention On Amawbia-Agulu-Uga Highway appeared first on New Telegraph.

A Tinubu support group, BATMEDICS, has sponsored free eye screening, medications and corrective eye surgeries for about 500 commercial drivers and motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of efforts to promote road safety and improve access to healthcare. The exercise, held on Thursday at the Abuja Medical Store (ACMS), beside Jabi Park,… The post BATMEDICS Provides Free Eye Care, Surgeries For 500 Abuja Drivers appeared first on New Telegraph.

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