Here's everything that happened in Nigeria in the last 12 hours. The United States placed Nigeria on its Child Soldiers Prevention Act blacklist, potentially restricting all military aid, weapons sales, and defense cooperation unless a presidential waiver is granted. A alarming new global index revealed Nigeria recorded the world’s largest increase in multidimensional poverty, with 17.9 million additional Nigerians falling into poverty between 2021 and 2024. The Dangote Refinery officially extended its massive IPO application period by two weeks to October 27 following exceptionally strong subscription interest for its 4.1 billion shares. An intelligence operative testified that the Ansaru terrorist group orchestrated the kidnappings of Oyo pupils and teachers to pressure authorities into releasing their detained members. The IMF raised Nigeria’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.2 percent, but explicitly warned that citizens still face severe daily hardship from soaring food and energy costs. The Indigenous People of Biafra completely denied rumors of resuming its mandatory Monday sit-at-home enforcement, dismissing a purported police intelligence report as an absolute fabrication. Military veterans are preparing to stage an immediate protest at the Military Pensions Board office in Abuja over severe, unresolved disparities in pension payments for retirees. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declared himself the commander of President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign operations, vowing that both APC and PDP members will cooperate under his leadership. Vice President Kashim Shettima strongly urged northern leaders to support President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, pointing to significant federal projects and ongoing agricultural funding. - @dailyplug9ja