Here are the top 10 stories across the country.
1. Wale Edun makes public appearance at London Art Fair amid rumoured health challenge (Video)
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, on Wednesday made a surprise public appearance at the O’DA Art Gallery booth during the ongoing 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London, effectively dispelling rumours about his health and speculations of his incapacitation.Read more
2. Nigeria’s economy rebounds strongly, records 6% trade surplus — CBN Gov Cardoso
Nigeria’s economy is showing renewed signs of strength, with the country’s trade surplus climbing to six per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso.Read more
3. PDP warns Tinubu against ‘defection shopping’, says it won’t secure 2027 victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against what it described as a pattern of “defection shopping,” warning that the strategy will not guarantee the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in the 2027 general elections.Read more
4. Nigerian students issue one-week ultimatum as ASUU-FG dispute escalates
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) a seven-day ultimatum to resolve their ongoing industrial dispute and prevent another disruption to the nation’s academic calendar.Read more
5. Wike mocks critics as PDP leaders join APC, says ‘those who condemned me are now defecting’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a jab at his political detractors, saying those who once vilified him for working with President Bola Tinubu are now rushing to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more
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6. Obi mocks ‘capture’ narrative, says South-East belongs to the people, not defecting governors
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has dismissed suggestions that the ongoing wave of political defections by governors in the South-East could lead to the “capture” of the region, insisting that the people—not politicians—will ultimately decide who they support.Read more
7. Nigeria records sharp inflation drop to 18.02%, first time below 20% in three years
Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped significantly to 18.02 percent in September 2025, down from 20.12 percent recorded in August, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline since April and the first time in three years the figure has fallen below the 20 percent threshold.Read more
8. IMF upgrades Nigeria’s growth forecast to 3.9
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s economic growth outlook upward, to 3.9 per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expansion in 2025.Read more
9. Court rebukes Kaduna police for political clampdown, orders ₦15m compensation to ADC, SDP
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has condemned the Kaduna State Police Command for its controversial ban on political gatherings, declaring the action unconstitutional and a blatant abuse of power.Read more
10. CAF confirms 2026 World Cup play-offs: Nigeria vs Gabon, Cameroon vs DRC
Africa’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for dramatic showdowns. CAF has confirmed the high-stakes play-off fixtures: Nigeria will face Gabon, while Cameroon clashes with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Read more
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