Latest News from Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says Nigeria’s crude oil production has increased by 600,000 barrels per day, from 1.2 million to 1.8 million barrels per day, following reforms in the oil and gas sector.

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm in Apapa and arrested two men, including a 49-year-old Polish national, in connection with the operation.

Zamfara State Gov. Dauda Lawal has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, as a symbol of unity and stability, praising his leadership and commitment to peace.

Harry Kane says winning the UEFA Champions League remains a major ambition, despite becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win the men’s Ballon d’Or.

Nigerian gospel singer and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, becoming the first African gospel artist reported to achieve the milestone on the video-sharing platform.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested several suspects and seized equipment during raids on illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment centres in Abuja.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the Federal Government’s ₦10 billion emergency intervention fund is not meant for Ebola alone but covers several other disease threats.

President Bola Tinubu has fulfilled his promise of a $100,000 cash reward to each member of Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory in 2025.