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Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75, marking the end of a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades in the Indian film industry. Patekar reportedly died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was found unresponsive and rushed to Manipal Hospital, where doctors were unable to revive him. Born Vishwanath Patekar in Maharashtra, the celebrated actor began his career in Marathi theatre before making his mark in Hindi cinema. He made his film debut in 1978 and gained recognition for his powerful performances in films such…

The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLSA) Cohort 13 (Nigeria) has called for a shift from token youth participation to meaningful representation and structural leadership in Nigeria’s political and civic spaces The call was underscored at the Nigeria Young Leaders Civic Engagement Dialogue, themed “At the Table: A New Era of Youth Leadership,” which brought together young leaders and civic stakeholders to examine pathways to inclusive leadership, policy influence, and sustainable civic participation. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the dialogue, YPLSA Vice President, Ms. Adepeju Salami, highlighted the importance of creating platforms that enable young people to…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has extended its 66 naira petrol discount across its retail stations nationwide until October 31, 2026, as part of efforts to ease the burden of rising fuel prices on Nigerians. The company announced the extension, explaining that the discount was initially introduced on October 1 to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The decision comes amid rising global crude oil prices and concerns over the impact of higher fuel costs on households and businesses. In a statement signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, NNPC said the initiative was designed to provide…

A 55-year-old motorist has escaped without injuries after a moving train collided with his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos on Friday, October 9, 2026. The incident involved a train travelling towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT, which sustained extensive damage from the collision. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), its operatives, working alongside security personnel, rescued the driver and removed the wrecked vehicle from the railway tracks, allowing the train to continue its journey. Despite the clearance of the tracks, traffic congestion persisted around the PWD axis…

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has enrolled 2,546 residents of Agboyi Ori-Omi under the EKO Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) Rural Health Scheme, with 791 beneficiaries accessing free healthcare services between January and September 2026. The Permanent Secretary, LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, disclosed this at a Townhall Meeting on the Rural Health Scheme in Agboyi Ori-Omi, Lagos. According to Zamba, the Scheme was established to bridge healthcare access gaps in underserved and hard-to-reach communities without functional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). She revealed that 276 beneficiaries were referred to Mascara PHC, Ketu and Gbagada General Hospital, with transportation costs fully…

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has announced the 26th National Women’s Conference (NWC), with preparations underway for the annual gathering focused on women’s empowerment, leadership, development and social impact. The announcement was made during a pre-event press conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, attended by COWLSO officials, stakeholders and members of the media. Speaking at the event, the Chairperson of COWLSO and First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, stressed the importance of sustained efforts to empower women and create opportunities for them to contribute meaningfully to their families, communities…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the implementation of improved allowances and payment of arrears for staff of the state’s three universities. The affected institutions are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The approval followed an agreement with the four unions representing workers in the institutions — the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). Under the new arrangement, academic staff will receive a 40 per cent Consolidated Academic…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reportedly sent its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo over an allegedly ineligible player to the wrong FIFA email address, a development that has added to the controversy surrounding Nigeria’s failed World Cup protest. The petition followed Nigeria’s elimination by DR Congo in the African World Cup play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, where both teams played a 1–1 draw before DR Congo won 4–3 on penalties. The NFF had challenged the eligibility of DR Congo players, including goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who had previously represented France at youth level. However, FIFA reportedly dismissed Nigeria’s complaint…

The Lagos State Law Reform Commission (LAWRECOM) has commenced a comprehensive audit of the state’s laws to identify obsolete provisions, legislative gaps, inconsistencies, duplications and other areas requiring amendment, consolidation, repeal or replacement. The exercise, being conducted with technical support from the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), marks the first comprehensive statewide assessment of Lagos laws. It is expected to produce an authoritative inventory of existing laws and a prioritised framework to guide future legislative reforms. Lagos currently has more than 250 laws enacted over several decades, against the backdrop of rapid urbanisation, economic expansion, technological advancement and…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new contract that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2030, ending speculation over his future and reaffirming the club’s commitment to his long-term vision. Arteta, who took charge of Arsenal in December 2019, was approaching the final year of his previous contract. His new agreement is expected to include improved financial terms and could see the Spanish coach remain at the club for more than a decade. Since his appointment, Arteta has overseen a significant transformation at Arsenal, guiding the club to major domestic success and establishing the team…