Homepage News from Sunday, October 4th, 2026

Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Big Brother Naija reality show, taking home a prize package worth N160 million.

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday visited the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace, in a visit that drew large crowds of Lagosians to the Marina and Isale Eko areas.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to actively protect their votes and remain at polling units until ballots are counted in the 2027 presidential election.

The All Progressives Congress has hit back at African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that President Bola Tinubu’s policies made it difficult for him to afford medication for his late mother.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted drug consignments worth more than N5 billion across Lagos and Rivers ports and arrested an Italy-bound businessman with 4.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in shoes and travel bags.

Zamfara Gov. Dauda Lawal has launched a 95-kilometre road project and five bridges in Tsafe Local Government Area, saying the infrastructure will improve security operations and boost economic activity.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has praised Nigeria’s global cultural influence, saying Nigerians have made major contributions to the success and character of New York City.

The proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police is facing delays across Nigeria, with only four of the 36 state Houses of Assembly having approved the bill.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has announced plans for intensified 24-hour traffic operations as the state prepares for increased movement during the Ember Months and festive season.

Governors of Nigeria’s six North-East states have announced plans to establish a regional airline to improve the movement of people and goods across the region.

The West African Examinations Council has appointed Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office, replacing Amos Josiah Dangut.

The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to adequately protect Nigerians following the abduction of 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called for the immediate and safe rescue of prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted while travelling to their orientation camp.

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered commercial banks to place a “Post No Debit” restriction on accounts operated by the Osun State Government over an unpaid arbitration award of $13.9 million in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited.

Security agencies have delayed an immediate assault on a suspected kidnappers’ camp in Imo State after intelligence indicated that the location may have been planted with improvised explosive devices.

Youth leaders within the Labour Party have proposed opening consultations with the ruling All Progressives Congress and groups supporting President Bola Tinubu over a possible political alignment ahead of the 2027 general elections

Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms saved Nigeria from economic collapse and prevented the country from “falling into pieces.”