Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 26 October 2025
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FUTA Teaching Hospital begins operations after FG–Ondo deal
The Federal Government and Ondo State have finalised the transfer of UNIMED Teaching Hospital, Akure, to establish the Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH).
Judge gives Nnamdi Kanu final chance to begin defence Monday
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial to Monday after he failed to open his defence, citing lack of access to his case file.
Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 25 October 2025
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Old video shows Nnamdi Kanu urging Igbos abroad to fund weapons against Nigerian security forces
A resurfaced video shows IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu allegedly urging Igbos in the diaspora to fund the purchase of guns and bullets against Nigerian security forces, reigniting debate over his terrorism designation and calls for his release.
Why Tinubu sacked service chiefs — Presidency clarifies amid coup rumours
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu’s removal of service chiefs was a lawful bid to inject fresh energy and direction into the military, not a response to coup rumours.
FATF delists Nigeria from grey list, restoring global financial confidence
Nigeria has been removed from the FATF grey list, marking a major step toward restoring investor confidence and strengthening its financial image.
Police violently re-arrest Sowore outside court minutes after bail grant
Nigerian police violently re-arrested activist Omoyele Sowore and dragged him into a waiting van outside the Kuje Magistrate Court, claiming a secret remand order despite the court having just granted him and 13 co-defendants bail on charges related to unlawful assembly.
Arab nations, Nigeria condemn Israeli bid to impose sovereignty over Palestinian lands
Sixteen Arab and Islamic nations, including Nigeria, have condemned Israel’s attempt to extend sovereignty over occupied Palestinian territories, calling it a violation of international law and urging global intervention.
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies at 76
Ghana’s former First Lady and women’s rights advocate, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has died aged 76 after a brief illness.