The Independent National Electoral Commission has published its final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, omitting several prominent governorship aspirants. The post Five Things To Know Today appeared first on Channels Television.

The report revealed that the operations further led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition and the arrest of suspected criminals across several states.

Survivors said the vessel -- which was carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen -- capsized north of the Djibouti town of Obock, according to a statement from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The post 109 Migrants Dead, 116 Missing In Boat Wreck Off Djibouti appeared first on Channels Television.

Dr Abdullahi Mustapha, a candidate in the October 15 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) presidential election, has promised to introduce transparent administration, measurable performance targets and a structured development plan if elected to lead the federation. Mustapha said his administration would prioritise accountability in contract awards, sponsorship agreements and appointments, insisting that decisions affecting Nigerian basketball […]

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State, Mogaji Olusegun Agboola, has attributed the omission of his name from the list of governorship candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to a minor error. Reacting to the omission in Ibadan on Sunday, he reassured party members and supporters of […]

ACCRA, GHANA – A former Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Olufemi Michael Abikoye, has enjoined both countries to turn longstanding goodwill into joint production, shared markets and measurable commercial results. He made the call in a keynote address titled “Celebrating Ghana-Nigeria Business Partnership” delivered at the 2026 NUTAG Award Night, held on October 10 [...]

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply shocked" by Saturday's attack on Riyadh's airport, which killed 12 people and wounded over 300, according to aviation authorities. The post UN, EU Leaders Slam Houthi Attack On Riyadh Airport appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigeria’s entertainment industry has created opportunities for musicians, filmmakers, actors, fashion designers, content creators and creative entrepreneurs to reach audiences far beyond their immediate surroundings, but turning talent into a sustainable business often requires access to people, platforms and markets that are difficult to reach alone. A well produced film, an original song or a […] The post How Nigerian Creatives can access Entertainment Industry Markets and meet Investors in 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The road to the 2027 Grammy Awards has reached a stage where the names attached to new entries are drawing attention, but the bigger story lies in the categories artists are pursuing, the recordings they have put forward and the rules that determine whether those entries can advance. Nigerian music has a growing presence on […] The post 2027 Grammy submissions: Asake and Seun Kuti’s category targets, foreign entries and the rules before nominations appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Twelve people have been killed and 309 others injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the third reported attack on the facility in a week, according to the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. The Saudi Gazette, an English-language newspaper, citing the civil aviation authority, reported on Sunday that […] The post 12 Killed, 309 Injured In Saudi Airport Attack appeared first on OsunDefender.

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has called for trained teachers and tailored learning support for children with special educational needs, warning that enrolling them in schools without providing the necessary assistance does not amount to genuine inclusion. Kefas spoke at the weekend during the launch of the Solution Nest Education Initiative (SNEI) and the unveiling […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has rearrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday for alleged drug trafficking, barely a year after she was convicted for a similar offence. The octogenarian was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, at her residence in Ite-Uzo, Umuaguma, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, with quantities of methamphetamine […]

The ruling comes amid the omission of some prominent politicians from INEC’s final lists of governorship candidates for the 2027 elections. The post INEC List: ‘Stop Fighting A Lost Battle,’ Shehu Sani Tells Omitted Candidates appeared first on Channels Television.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy woke up on Saturday to one of the most direct public challenges any sitting leader has had from a major ally. US President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House that it was “time for Ukraine to get a new president,” just before he left for a rally in Tennessee. The remark […] The post Volodymyr Zelenskyy Under Pressure as Trump Says Ukraine Needs a New President After Russian Diesel Deal appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and opened disciplinary proceedings against him. It follows his sudden exit from the national team camp during the October international window. The all-time leading scorer in men’s international football now faces a possible ban of up to six months, and the dispute with coach Jorge Jesus […] The post Portuguese Federation Suspends Cristiano Ronaldo: Why the FPF Opened a Disciplinary Investigation appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

To reduce the risk of exposing prospective corps members to the rigours of long-distance road trips and the country’s deepening security crisis, the federal government approved a new National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployment arrangement in June. The main goal of the reform is to deploy and post corps members closer to their places of […] The post NYSC, perennial abductions, and the need for a reset appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

On Monday, October 11, 1965, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola was declared winner of the Western Region parliamentary election. It was learned that the Electoral Commission announced that Akintola’s Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) had won a clear majority of seats in the Western Region House of Assembly. According to the official figures, the NNDP secured […] The post October 11 in Nigerian History: Chief S.L Akintola Declared Winner of Western Region Election appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.