Homepage News from Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for a revolution to change Nigeria’s direction, accusing President Bola Tinubu of failing to address the country’s major problems.

An empty tipper truck was left hanging from the railings of Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday after an incident that prompted an evacuation operation.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has become the first Nigerian artiste to present an award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony after handing the 2026 Sócrates Award to Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka in London.

The Federal Government and organised labour are set to resume talks on Tuesday over rising petrol prices, workers’ wages and other welfare issues, amid threats of nationwide industrial action.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray defeated bitter rivals Fenerbahce 2-1 in a heated Istanbul derby on Monday night, sending the defending champions back to the top of the Turkish Super Lig after nine matches.

England captain Harry Kane and Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards, held at the London Palladium on Monday night.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified one more person as a primary contact, taking the number of monitored cases to 54.

Nigeria could declare its Ebola outbreak over as early as Dec. 7 if no further confirmed or probable cases are detected, Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate has said.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections available online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders about access to the list.

Malawi forward Temwa Chawinga has become the first African woman to finish in the top 10 of the women’s Ballon d’Or, adding another milestone to a career that has also helped put her country on the map.

The Federal Government is considering a law to prevent future administrations from reversing major economic reforms, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has said.

England captain Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or winner, becoming the first English footballer in 25 years to claim football's most prestigious individual honour.