VIDEO NEWS: 2027: In Kaduna we are not talking about 70%. Allowing any candidate to even get 25% in Kaduna is a failure on our side because President Tinubu has done for Kaduna something we never dreamt of having. - Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani

PHOTO NEWS: NAF Trains 13 Personnel in Italy to Boost M-346 Aircraft Maintenance Capability. The programme, which began on 13 July 2026, involves four officers and nine airmen and airwomen undergoing training in airframe maintenance, propulsion systems and engine run procedures. The initiative aligns with the command philosophy of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, which emphasises professionalism, standardised training and mission-focused capability development. According to the NAF, the training began with theoretical instruction in Turin, Italy, focusing on aircraft airframe and propulsion systems before progressing to practical sessions at the M-346 production facility in Venegono, Varese.

JUST IN: The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) announceD the constitution of its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections.

Africa’s 3rd-strongest military set to join Niger, Kyrgyzstan with with planned acquisition of Turkish-made TUSAŞ Aksungur combat drones. Nigeria is planning to add 12 Turkish-made TUSAŞ Aksungur unmanned combat aerial drones to its air force, potentially expanding its capacity to monitor militant activity and conduct long-endurance operations as the country continues to battle terrorism and armed violence. The Nigerian Air Force disclosed the planned acquisition in an infographic published on its official X account on October 25, 2026. The graphic lists 12 Aksungur drones among its “additional expected aircraft”, alongside other platforms planned for the service. The announcement does not specify a contract value or delivery schedule, and it does not establish whether a procurement contract has been finalised.

PROJECT NIGERIA The Federal Ministry of Finance, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, launched Projects Nigeria, a pipeline of 65 bankable investment projects worth US$78.5 billion across oil & gas, transport, industry, agriculture and technology, projected to generate 366,763 jobs and open the country to large-scale private capital.

3.68 MILLION IDPs ACROSS 16 STATES: Borno Alone Accounts for Nearly Half of Nigeria’s Internally Displaced Population Nigeria had 3,679,757 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across 16 states as at 1 September 2026, according to UNHCR data compiled by BudgIT. Borno State hosts the largest number, 1,715,860 people, representing nearly 47% of the national total. Benue State follows with 452,175.

Taiwo Oyedele: FG supporting SMEs to drive growth, create jobs Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the federal government is supporting small businesses to drive economic growth, create jobs, and promote entrepreneurship. Oyedele spoke on Saturday at the fourth edition of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Prize for Innovation (NPI) Demo Day 2026 in Abuja.

UK-Nigeria Defence Partnership: Team Observes Nigerian Army Infantry Training The Joint Counter Terrorism Training and Advisory Team has observed military training exercises at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, highlighting ongoing defence cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The visit featured parachuting exercises led by the school’s Commandant, Major General MN Inuwa, alongside live-firing drills and physical training.