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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count criminal charge filed by the Federal Government against the alleged fake Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar struck out the charge following an application by the Federal Government, which said Adeyemi would be transferred to the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory for fresh arraignment.

According to the lawyers, the presence of the DIA official raised concerns among counsel, who collectively decided not to proceed with the interviews until the official was removed. Counsel representing individuals accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu have accused the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) of denying them privacy during interviews with their clients, alleging that an agency official was assigned to listen to their conversations.

IPOB described the police allegations as fabricated propaganda intended to discredit and blame escalating insecurity in the region on the group. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed a purported police intelligence report alleging that the group and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), plan to resume enforcement of the Monday sit-at-home order in the South-East from October 12, 2026.

The search of the Minnesota congresswoman’s home so close to next month’s midterm contests that will determine control of the House and the Senate was swiftly condemned by top Democrats in Congress, who raised questions about the timing given longstanding Justice Department protocol to avoid overt investigative steps involving political candidates in the direct run-up to an election.

President Trump US President Donald Trump is facing a growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war continues to impact global energy prices. Trump on Friday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately “to the American and global marketplace” followed by several other shipments.

The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Edo State Chapter, has called for the recruitment and deployment of more optometrists to Primary Health Centers (PHCs) across the country, warning that inadequate access to professional eye care could expose more Nigerians to preventable blindness.

…Urges employers to provide stress-free environment, regular medical checks for workers As concerns over mental well-being and workplace-related stress continue to draw attention in Nigeria, the Live Care Rehabilitation Initiative has called on the Federal Government and policymakers to introduce mental health awareness programs in schools and workplaces across the country.

Presidential Candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Dr Esther Okereke, says if elected, her administration will not re-introduce the fuel subsidy. Okereke made the statement when she featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) personality interview series on Sunday in Abuja.News subscription service She ​‌‌‍⁠⁠​‍⁠⁠‍​‌⁠‍​​​​‌​said that her administration, would instead ensure that savings from its removal directly benefit all Nigerians rather than a privileged few.

Two of the suspected kidnappers killed during a joint security operation in a forest in Edo State on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Edo State’s joint security team rescued victim of kidnapping and killed three suspected members of the gang during a forest raid in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area on Sunday, according to the state Police Command.

President Bola Tinubu says the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update confirms his administration’s economic reforms are yielding results and strengthening the economy for sustained growth. This is contained in a statement by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja.