Breaking News in Nigeria Today : Thursday 8th October 2026

Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 8th October 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .

On Wednesday, FactCheck Africa, an independent non-profit fact-checking platform, emerged as the winner of the Inclusive Future Award at the ongoing Summit on People-Centred Technologies in Africa. The prestigious award was received by Mustapha Lawal, the FactCheck Africa Program Lead, at the Continental Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya. New Telegraph reports that an independent committee… The post FactCheck Africa Wins Inclusive Future Award At Kenya Tech Summit appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna State, Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, ABG, has condemned the fresh attack and abduction of four persons in Millennium City, Kaduna, describing it as one attack too many. In a press statement issued on 7th October, 2026, through his spokesperson, Yusuf Idris, Bawa said his office received… The post Insecurity: Kaduna PDP Guber Candidate, Condemns Fresh Abduction Of 4 appeared first on New Telegraph.

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kaduna State, Usman Shehu Bawa, has described the death of the Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, Malam Nafi’u Baba-Ahmed, as a great loss to the nation. In a condolence message signed on his behalf by his spokesperson, Yusuf Idris, on… The post Kaduna PDP Guber Candidate, Mourns Baba-Ahmed’s Death appeared first on New Telegraph.

Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has commended President Bola Tinubu, Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and security agencies for the rescue of 20 prospective NYSC members from Oyo State, who were kidnapped recently in Imo State. Alli, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director… The post Alli Commends Tinubu, Uzodimma, Security Agencies Over Rescue Of 20 Oyo Corps Members appeared first on New Telegraph.

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has assured thatbthe people of his state would cast their votes for President Bola Tinubu to ensure his reelection in 2027. Kefas ga e this assurance on Wednesday at an interaction with newsmen after a closed door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. According to him, the… The post 2027: Taraba’ll Vote Tinubu, Gov. Kefas Assures appeared first on New Telegraph.

Africa’s climate conversation is set to shift from ambitious commitments to practical implementation as policymakers, investors, businesses and climate experts converge in Abuja for the 2026 Africa Climate Forum (ACF). The fourth edition of the forum, organised by the Global Centre for Law, Business and Economy (GCLBE), will hold from October 13 to 14 at… The post Africa Climate Forum Shifts Focus From Climate Pledges To Action appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Permanent Secretary, State House, Temitope Fashedemi on Wednesday in Abuja, called on staff to demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, efficiency, empathy and ownership while continuously seeking better ways of performing their duties. He also called on them to develop the culture of always advancing customer satisfaction above every other consideration. According to a press release by… The post State House Perm Sec Urges Professional Ingenuity In Problem Solving appeared first on New Telegraph.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria will accelerate work on a National Food and Nutrition Bill, as part of efforts to protect nutrition financing, strengthen accountability, and sustain interventions across successive administrations. He noted that the proposed legislation would strengthen the Federal Government’s Nutrition 774 Initiative and deepen a compact among federal, state and… The post Nigeria’s $26m Nutrition Commitment Unlocked $52m Matching Fund – Shettima appeared first on New Telegraph.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a quantum leap and the declaration of a national emergency in Nigeria’s education sector to guarantee the nation’s development and future prosperity. Mbah argued that the audacity needed to fund a quantum leap in the nation’s education sector would flow from an appreciation of its necessity…. The post Mbah Seeks Nat’l Emergency In Education, Launches Enugu Education Policy appeared first on New Telegraph.

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has charged the newly elected executives of the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel to uphold professional ethics, unity and the welfare of journalists throughout their tenure. The governor gave the charge in his congratulatory message to the new leadership of the Chapel following Wednesday’s election in Bauchi. He specifically congratulated the… The post Bala Tasks New NUJ Chapel Leaders On Unity, Ethical Journalism appeared first on New Telegraph.

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