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02/10/2026

Enugu Law Officers Begin 7-Day Warning Strike Over Unpaid Allowances and Welfare Neglect

Enugu law officers strike begins tonight as association demands unpaid allowances and fair pay. Seven-day warning action over salary cuts, removed hazard benefits and welfare neglect threatens justice administration across the state. ENUGU, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | Enugu law officers strike action is set to commence at midnight on Friday, October 2, 2026, after members of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, resolved to withdraw services for seven days over the state government’s failure to address long-standing welfare grievances....

ENUGU, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | Enugu law officers strike action is set to commence at midnight on Friday, October 2, 2026, after members of the Law

02/10/2026

Charly Boy Clears Air on Obasanjo’s ‘Ashawo’ Remark at London Book Launch

Veteran Entertainer Charly Boy Responds to Former President’s Public Teasing. Former president’s teasing banter with veteran entertainer sparks online debate as Charly Boy frames it as affection rooted in decades of mutual respect. LAGOS, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | Charly Boy has moved swiftly to explain the light-hearted but colourful language used by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who publicly referred to him as an “ashawo” during the London launch of the entertainer’s memoir, 999....

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | Charly Boy has moved swiftly to explain the light-hearted but colourful language used by former President Olusegun

30/09/2026

Nigeria Independence Day 2026: FG Declares Thursday Public Holiday

Nigeria Independence Day 2026: Federal Government Declares October 1 Public Holiday. Citizens urged to embrace unity and patriotism as nation marks 66 years of self-rule. ABUJA, Nigeria — The iNews Times | The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria Independence Day 2026, marking the country’s 66th anniversary of freedom from colonial rule....

The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria Independence Day 2026, marking the country

29/09/2026

Crude Oil Prices Drop After Monday Spike as Nigerian Stations Cut Fuel Costs

Crude Oil Prices Retreat After Monday Spike as Nigerian Marketers Reduce Pump Prices. Global market cooling follows US rejection of Iran truce, delivering relief at Nigerian pumps. LAGOS, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | Crude oil prices retreated on Tuesday after a sharp climb the previous day, easing pressure on global energy markets and prompting fresh reductions in retail fuel prices across Nigeria....

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | Crude oil prices retreated on Tuesday after a sharp climb the previous day, easing pressure on global energy markets and

29/09/2026

Dangote Refinery in Lamu Halted by Kenyan Court Pending 14 October Hearing

Dangote Refinery in Lamu Faces Court Halt as Locals Challenge Evictions. Kenyan Judge Orders Status Quo Maintained Until October Hearing, Casting Shadow Over Planned Groundbreaking. LAMU, KENYA — The iNews Times | A Kenyan court has ordered a temporary halt to construction activities linked to the proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu, following complaints from local farmers and residents who say they face forceful eviction and property destruction without proper resettlement plans....

LAMU, KENYA — The iNews Times | A Kenyan court has ordered a temporary halt to construction activities linked to the proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu,

28/09/2026

JAMB Restores CAPS, Sets Deadlines for 2026 Admissions

JAMB restores CAPS after temporary disruption, presses institutions to speed up 2026 admissions. Board confirms system is fully operational and sets firm deadlines for public and private universities amid post-NECO rush. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | JAMB restores CAPS and has declared the Central Admissions Processing System fully operational again, ending a temporary disruption that slowed the 2026 admission cycle....

27/09/2026

Veteran Actor Rykardo Agbor Escapes Unhurt in Ibadan Car Crash

Rykardo Agbor Car Crash: Nollywood Actor Survives After Vehicle Damaged in Ibadan Actor thanks God for escaping unharmed as video of wrecked vehicle circulates widely among fans. IBADAN, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has survived a serious Rykardo Agbor car crash in Ibadan, Oyo State, after his silver Lexus SUV sustained extensive front-end damage in an incident he shared with fans on Saturday....

IBADAN, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has survived a serious Rykardo Agbor car crash in Ibadan, Oyo State, after his silver Lexus

27/09/2026

Alcohol Smuggling into Prison: Woman Intercepted at Ibara Custodial Centre

Alcohol smuggling into Ogun prison: Woman arrested after attempt at Ibara Custodial Centre. Swift interception by correctional officers prevents contraband from reaching inmates as authorities reaffirm zero-tolerance policy. ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | A woman identified as Shobowale Balikis has been arrested for allegedly attempting alcohol smuggling into Ogun prison, specifically the Ibara Custodial Centre, after officials discovered the substance carefully concealed inside a bottled water pack....

ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | A woman identified as Shobowale Balikis has been arrested for allegedly attempting alcohol smuggling into Ogun prison,

25/09/2026

Tinubu pictures on First Niger Bridge: ADC chieftain condemns Umahi’s directive as sycophancy

Tinubu pictures on First Niger Bridge draw sharp rebuke as ADC chieftain brands Umahi directive sycophancy taken too far. Anambra opposition figure questions use of public funds for political imagery amid ongoing bridge rehabilitation and 2027 election calculations. AWKA, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | A leading chieftain of the African Democratic Congress in Anambra State has strongly condemned the directive by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, for Tinubu pictures on First Niger Bridge to be displayed once rehabilitation works are completed, describing the order as sycophancy taken too far....

24/09/2026

AI Risk to Humanity Prompts Tech CEOs to Urge UN Security Council Action

AI Risk to Humanity Forces Tech Leaders to Demand Global Guardrails at UN. OpenAI and Anthropic Leaders Call for Global Standards on Frontier Artificial Intelligence. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES — The iNews Times | Leading artificial intelligence executives on Wednesday urged the United Nations Security Council to establish effective global guardrails, warning that poorly managed AI risk to humanity could spiral beyond human control....