Men of the Oyo State Fire Service have recovered no fewer than five bodies following an accident involving a tanker and other vehicles in Ibadan. The agency also rescued at least 10 people from the scene of the accident. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, made these disclosures in a statement […] The post Five Die, 10 Rescued As Tanker Somersaults in Ibadan appeared first on OsunDefender.

Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) weakened during the week, as investors exchanged 1.659 billion shares worth N98.088 billion, compared with 2.715 billion shares valued at N158.280 billion in the preceding week. The post NGX Weekly Turnover Falls to N98.09 Billion as ASI Sheds 0.33% appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier Mignot, has said Nigeria probably has the highest number of people living below the poverty threshold globally, describing poverty as one of the country’s biggest challenges. The envoy spoke in Abuja over the weekend at the 2026 International Day […] The post EU Designates Nigeria As Country With Highest Number Of Poor People appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The convener of The Alternative, Segun Sowunmi, has described the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi and his supporters, known as Obidients, as the biggest obstacles to the South-East producing Nigeria’s president. Sowunmi said the region needed to build alliances with other parts of the country and reduce political hostility if […] The post Peter Obi, Obidients Biggest Obstacle to Igbo Presidency – Sowunmi appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, has urged women in unhappy marriages to value themselves, practise self-love and leave relationships that fail to meet their needs. Describing herself as an advocate of fairness in marriage, Ogbodo told Saturday Beats that fidelity must go both ways and that men should take responsibility for their actions instead of excusing [...]

The Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) says Nigeria’s tourism industry needs more than attractive destinations to compete internationally, addin that it requires investment, stronger collaboration and stories that give visitors compelling reasons to explore the country. The post Tourism Stakeholders Seek Unified Push To Rebrand Nigeria appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The exchange rate between the US dollar and the Nigerian naira stood at approximately ₦1,332 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Available exchange-rate data put the dollar at about ₦1,332.58, reflecting the latest available official-market figures. In the parallel market, also known as the black market, the dollar […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today October 18, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Confirming the arrests, the Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, told journalists in Osogbo that the suspects were apprehended at different locations following complaints lodged with the command.

SERAP is seeking an order of mandamus compelling INEC to disclose detailed information on the expenditure, utilisation and disbursement of the funds. The post SERAP Sues INEC Over ₦126.46bn Electoral Funds appeared first on Channels Television.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has successfully undergone surgery after sustaining an injury while representing Nigeria in their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign, Prompt News Online reports. The 26-year-old forward suffered the injury during the second leg of Nigeria’s second-round qualifying fixture against Comoros on Tuesday. Following the successful procedure, Ajibade [...]

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has disclosed that he has been living with diabetes since 1996, saying decades of managing the condition have deepened his understanding of his health. Kosoko made the disclosure during an episode of the Talk to B Show, where he spoke about his health, personal losses, acting career and views on […]

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have crashed out of the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Championship following a 1-1 draw with Ivory Coast in Ouagadougou on Saturday. The post Golden Eaglets Crash Out Of WAFU-B  Championship, To Miss 2027 U-17 AFCON, World Cup appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 21 chairmanship positions and 239 councillorship seats in the Kogi State local government elections. Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mamman Eri, announced the results at the commission’s headquarters in Lokoja, declaring the ruling party the winner in all the contested positions. The election […]

The incident comes weeks after a three-storey building collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, on September 7, 2026, hours after officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Department of Development Control reportedly sealed the property and ordered occupants to vacate it over concerns about its structural safety.

Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Tenia Abraham Omenogor has passed away at the age of 32 following a battle with a kidney infection.   The film star died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with her family officially announcing her passing two days later.   Friends, family, and colleagues gathered on Saturday, October 17, at […]

EVEN before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Wednesday, during the inauguration of his armada-esque campaign council for his re-election, that he would be making just a cameo appearance on the soapbox this election cycle, Nigerians were already chewing on the rumour that his surrogates (mostly governors) would largely be asking for votes from the [...]

Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, on Friday denounced a US- organized event against the island, scheduled to take place at UN headquarters on October 19. In a statement issued  by the Cuban Government and made available to our correspondent, Guzman warned that this is part of an escalating campaign of […]

Nigeria is leading discussion between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in significant diplomatic efforts to restore regional cohesion and preserve the gains of regional integration. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, is leading the Nigerian Delegation in Dakar, Senegal for this […]

Segun Sowunmi, convener of The Alternative, Peter Obi and his supporters, known as Obidients, are among the major obstacles to the South-East’s ambition to produce Nigeria’s president. Sowunmi said the region needed to build political alliances across the country and reduce hostility towards other groups to improve its chances of securing the presidency in 2027. […]

The Leke Abejide Support Group (LASG) has congratulated the re-elected Chairmen of Yagba West, Yagba East and Mopamuro Local Government Areas of Kogi State, describing their victories as a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in them by the electorate.