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Sep 29, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Registered dietitian-nutritionists have warned Nigerians against boiling eggs with rice in the same pot, citing the risk of cross-contamination, foodborne infections and other health complications. View more
Sep 28, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Newlywed couple Funmilayo Bamidele and Reverend Abiodun David, along with four others, have been abducted by armed bandits along the Iyemero-Eruku Road near the Kwara-Kogi border. View more
Sep 28, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Nigeria is seeking $1.5 billion in fresh World Bank loans for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development as public debt rises to N166.79 trillion. View more
Sep 26, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Nigeria’s economy still relies on various forms of government subsidies, including electricity support, concessional financing, infrastructure funding and tax incentives, argues Abidemi Adebamiwa. View more
Sep 26, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Abia State borrowed ₦28.98 billion between January and June 2026, including ₦27.3 billion in Q2, according to its 2026 Q2 Budget Performance Report. View more
Sep 25, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Abia Governor Alex Otti says he will retire from politics after completing his tenure, ruling out a presidential, Senate or other elective bid while allowing Peter Obi, Atiku and others to campaign in the state. View more
Sep 25, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying petrol is cheaper in Nigeria than in the UK and highlighting ongoing infrastructure projects. View more
Sep 25, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for at least two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa, including veto power, as Nigeria demands comprehensive reform of the global body. View more
Sep 25, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Peter Obi has rejected the 59-member Presidential Campaign Council formed by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, insisting that support groups must operate in support of the NDC and not perform the functions of the political party. View more
Sep 24, 2026Daily Observer Reporter President Tinubu backs Ogun's proposed $7bn Gateway Deep Seaport and Blue Marine Special Economic Zone, with over 50,000 direct jobs projected from the projects. View more
Sep 20, 2026Daily Observer Reporter The Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation will launch a new digital portal on October 1, 2026, to improve membership, training, competitions, club affiliation and athlete development across Nigeria. View more
Sep 20, 2026Daily Observer Reporter Russia is increasingly using AI to expand cyberespionage, surveillance and influence campaigns in Africa, with cases in the Central African Republic and Mali highlighting emerging security and democratic risks. View more
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