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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation against international drug trafficking networks operating along the Nigeria-Australia route.

The National Assembly Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives as part of efforts to increase female representation in Nigeria’s political system.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has defended the use of artificial intelligence in election management, saying the technology can improve electoral administration despite the risks of misuse by malicious actors.

President Bola Tinubu says he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians during his recent spiritual visit to the Holy Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Lindsay Clancy is due back in a Massachusetts courtroom on Monday as a judge considers whether to dismiss the murder case against her or schedule a second trial following a jury deadlock.

President Bola Tinubu has prayed for Nigeria’s peace, unity and prosperity, urging citizens to turn the country’s diversity into a source of national strength.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has begun removing questionable records from its preliminary Register of Voters after identifying 268 entries flagged for suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other irregularities.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed to abolish Nigeria’s five-band electricity tariff system if elected president in 2027, accusing President Bola Tinubu of failing to deliver on his promise of stable power supply.

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Venezuela 1-0 in their quarter-final match on Sunday.

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) says President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing Nigerians with stable and reliable electricity despite ongoing challenges in the power sector.

The founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, Prof. Udenta Udenta, has criticised emerging political coalitions ahead of the 2027 general election, saying they appear driven more by the pursuit of power than by clear ideological commitments.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to investigate suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and alleged alterations to personal data in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) preliminary Register of Voters.

The 14th Aké Arts and Book Festival will explore indigenous African knowledge, artificial intelligence and creativity, bringing together prominent writers, poets, publishers and filmmakers under the theme Native Intelligence.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has presented staff of office and official vehicles to 19 traditional rulers in the state.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns over the 14-year prison sentence handed to a Christian woman in Borno State, saying the case raises questions about religious freedom and fundamental human rights.

The Lagos State Government has announced a joint enforcement exercise to ensure commercial bus drivers and conductors wear approved identification badges as part of efforts to improve safety in the state's public transport system.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned that anyone who attacks or threatens National Youth Service Corps members and other officials deployed for the 2027 general elections will face the full weight of the law.

Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre has been formally recognised as an African Union Regional Centre of Excellence for West Africa and the Sahel.

Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says laboratory tests have ruled out Ebola disease in two people isolated in Yola, Adamawa State, following reports of suspected cases.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases identified in Yola, Adamawa State, tested negative after two rounds of laboratory testing.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed $21 billion external borrowing plan, warning that Nigeria’s growing debt burden could mortgage the future of generations yet unborn.

A United States federal court has rejected an attempt by plaintiff Aaron Greenspan to obtain evidence from President Bola Tinubu and political consulting firm DCI Group over alleged cyberattacks on his website, while directing federal agencies to provide further explanations for withholding records sought under the Freedom of Information Act.

Chelsea have moved into the Premier League top four following a 2–0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, piling further pressure on the visitors after another disappointing outing.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported two new suspected cases of Ebola disease in the North-east, 11 days after Nigeria confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede, has described Zamfara State as an example of transformational leadership under Governor Dauda Lawal.

The Nigerian Navy says its Marines have killed 34 Boko Haram terrorists in two separate offensive operations in the Lake Chad area of Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to weaken the group's activities in the North-East.

Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against former Liverpool defender and football pundit Jamie Carragher following what the Premier League club described as unacceptable insults directed at the club and its supporters.

The Federal Government has commenced a cash relief programme offering ₦50,000 to vulnerable households to help them cope with rising living costs.

Organised labour unions across Nigeria have begun pressuring state governments to approve the Federal Government's proposed ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers.

Our sister station, Arewa Radio, has awarded ₦2.2 million in cash prizes to winners of the third season of its secondary schools debate competition, known as Muhawwara, in Kano.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has restored the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to its traditional two-year schedule, giving Nigeria's Super Eagles more regular opportunities to compete for the continental title.

Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has presented his manifesto, outlining his vision and priorities as he seeks to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political bloc has fallen short of a parliamentary majority after securing 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, leaving the formation of Israel’s next government uncertain.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has traced the appearance of suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other irregularities in its preliminary voters’ register to some registration officers who allegedly manipulated records using their system access.

Germany's Alexander Zverev is set to become the world's No. 1 men's tennis player for the first time in his career after defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna on Thursday.

Rescue teams are searching for six people after a helicopter carrying five pilgrims and a pilot crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of more than 3,800 senior police officers, including two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, 10 Assistant Inspectors-General and 17 Commissioners of Police.

President Bola Tinubu has nominated six executive directors for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), forwarding their names to the Senate for confirmation.

Cool FM has announced the launch of the Cool FM Music Awards, known as COMA, a new initiative aimed at recognizing artists and creative professionals contributing to Nigeria’s music industry.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 67th career hat-trick as Al Nassr defeated Al Kholood 5-3 in an entertaining Saudi Pro League encounter on Thursday night.

A coalition of food system stakeholders has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to ban genetically modified organisms (GMOs), citing concerns about their potential health, environmental and socio-economic effects.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma to stop presenting himself as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, ruling that former governor Rochas Okorocha won the party’s primary.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132-kilovolt transmission line after completing the reconstruction of three transmission towers that collapsed following heavy rainfall and strong winds earlier in October.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says about 30 State Houses of Assembly have endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria, expressing optimism that the country could soon adopt a decentralised policing system to strengthen its response to insecurity.

The Lagos State Government says rehabilitation work on a section of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road along the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is reviewing its Preliminary Register of Voters following concerns over suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs in the document, ahead of the final certification of the register on December 15, 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten long-time rival Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or of All Time (B.O.A.T.) recognition, following an online vote celebrating the greatest Ballon d'Or-winning seasons in football history.

The Nigerian Air Force says it will continue paying the salaries of personnel who died in the October 5, 2026, crash involving its ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda in Ondo State, until their death benefits are fully paid to their next of kin.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2027 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly before the end of this year, as the Federal Government continues preparations for the next fiscal year.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will publish an updated list of candidates for the 2027 general elections following a review prompted by complaints about errors and double nominations.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 Nigerian returnees from Sebha, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

Premier League champions Arsenal have been knocked out of the EFL Cup after suffering a shock penalty shootout defeat to League Two side Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday night.

France’s Senate has approved a bill that could make protesters financially liable for damage caused during street demonstrations, drawing criticism from civil liberties groups who warn that the measure could restrict the right to protest.

The first dose has been administered in a clinical trial testing experimental vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Exit polls from Israel’s general election suggest a political deadlock, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing bloc nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance projected to secure a majority in the 120-seat parliament.

The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers for six months, beginning in November 2026, to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve external loans worth 20.5 billion dollars and 1.05 billion euros under the 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan.

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has procured 57,000 additional Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices ahead of the 2027 general elections.

At least 64 students at Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, in Katsina State, have been hospitalised after developing adverse reactions following the administration of drugs during a Bilharzia prevention and treatment exercise.

Manchester United have reportedly decided to retain Michael Carrick as manager despite mounting pressure over the club's poor run of results.

On Monday, Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka was awarded the Socrates Award for humanitarian work by France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, the world’s most prestigious football awards.

The Federal Government’s investigative committee probing the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has found that the victims died from asphyxiation and recommended ₦1.4 billion in compensation for affected families and survivors.

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.

The Federal Government is planning to identify and equip Ebola treatment centres in states with designated international ports of entry as Nigeria steps up efforts to prevent the spread of the disease.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth presidential term, defeating his right wing rival Flávio Bolsonaro, who has vowed to challenge the result.

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation says nine suspects have been arrested in Nigeria over alleged cybercrime, with 53 electronic devices seized during the operation.

Nigeria currently has no confirmed Ebola cases following the evacuation of the country’s only confirmed patient to Switzerland, the World Health Organisation’s regional director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, has said.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, naming Ibrahim Abdulkarim, an ally of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as Director-General.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will campaign in all 36 states ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

A public health expert, Dr. Blossom Maduafokwa, has urged Nigerians to maintain good hygiene, avoid contact with potentially infected animals and promptly report suspected Ebola cases following the country’s first confirmed case of the Bundibugyo strain.

Nigeria has won the 16th African Scrabble Championship in Monrovia, Liberia, after Abdulmumin Jimoh claimed the individual title and led an all-Nigerian podium.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho, Ambassador Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has arrived in Johannesburg, where he was received by officials of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission and members of the Nigerian community.

The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and preparedness following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in Abuja.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge will be opened to the public before Christmas, with construction now about 80 per cent complete.

Manchester United's struggles continued on Sunday as they suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford, piling further pressure on manager Michael Carrick.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that its second suspected case of Ebola turned out negative.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu for blaming opposition parties for hunger and poverty in Nigeria, describing the claim as “either delusion or a staggering case of political amnesia.”

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says its governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, will present his manifesto for the 2027 election on Friday, Oct. 30.

A mother and her child have died after two heavily loaded container trucks overturned at Mile 2, near Freeman Market, inward Apapa, Lagos, over the weekend.

Some political parties have rejected calls to suspend campaign activities over Nigeria’s reported Ebola case, insisting that campaigns should continue with appropriate safety measures.

Former US President Barack Obama has criticised President Donald Trump over rising living costs, accusing his administration of chaos, corruption and incompetence during campaign rallies in Ohio and Michigan.

Public health experts have warned that El Niño-related weather changes could increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, waterborne diseases and malnutrition in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has blamed opposition leaders for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, accusing them of creating the problems his administration is now working to address.

Nigerian troops killed 15 terrorists in a precision air strike near Pulka in Borno State late Friday, the military said Saturday.

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday formally began his campaign for a second term, asking Nigerians for a renewed mandate and promising sustained economic recovery, prosperity and development.

The All Progressives Congress is holding its presidential campaign flag-off for the 2027 general elections at the Kaduna Township Stadium, as the party begins mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has scheduled its third National Executive Committee meeting for Monday, October 26, in Abuja, where it will unveil its National Campaign Council and present candidates with Certificates of Return.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned its personnel against getting involved in debt recovery for members of the public, saying the practice falls outside the corps’ core mandate.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says the government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises to drive economic growth, create jobs and promote entrepreneurship.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention will hold an emergency meeting of African health ministers on Oct. 28 following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported Ebola case.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says his administration has delivered 10,623 housing units across 23 estates since 2019, as the state seeks to address its housing shortage.

The Lagos State Police Command has detained four officers and disbanded their tactical team following a viral video allegedly showing them harassing a young man in Odogunyan, Ikorodu.

Minister of Works David Umahi says the Federal Government plans to complete the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within the next three years.

The Federal Government has ordered stricter Ebola screening at Nigeria’s entry points following reports of breaches in approved safety protocols, amid concerns over the country’s preparedness to contain the disease.

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has denied reports that he is in advanced talks to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, describing claims about his demands as “unfounded.”

The Lagos State Government has blamed recurring crashes on Otedola Bridge on reckless driving, indiscipline and overloaded trucks, insisting that the structure has no engineering defects.

The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals has directed its members nationwide to prepare for a possible strike over the Federal Government’s failure to implement agreed salary adjustments and pay outstanding allowances.

Greece has become the latest country to pass legislation restricting children's access to social media, joining a growing international effort to protect young people from online harm.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged security agencies to protect voters with disabilities from discrimination, intimidation and insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Lagos State Government plans to open three additional stations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line by the end of February 2027, in a move expected to bring train services closer to more residents.

The Federal Government has ruled out an immediate ban on conferences and other large gatherings following Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola case, saying there is currently no evidence of community transmission.

The Nigeria Police Force has begun training 10,000 officers on election security ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu warning personnel against political bias.

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living and improving food affordability for Nigerians.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened to go on with their planned nationwide action after their latest talks with the Federal Government over workers’ welfare and economic hardship ended without an agreement.

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced.

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has called for a whole-of-society response to contain Nigeria’s imported Ebola case, urging Nigerians to follow public health advice, report suspected cases and avoid spreading misinformation.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided an illegal herbal medicine factory in Agege, Lagos, for allegedly producing unapproved products using a registration number belonging to a cough syrup.

France has reported its first human case of the Shamonda virus, which is usually found in livestock, after an infected man died earlier this month.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has apologised to the club’s supporters following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Italian side Como in the Champions League.

Nigeria has placed 46 people linked to its confirmed Ebola case on a 21-day no-fly list as authorities intensify efforts to prevent the virus from spreading.

The G100 Coalition says opposition leaders, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, are making significant progress towards selecting a consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads across the state, as the dry season provides better conditions for road works.

The Oyo State Government says no confirmed case of Ebola has been recorded in the state, assuring residents that surveillance and emergency response measures are in place to prevent a possible outbreak.

Nigeria’s Senate has rejected a proposal for lawmakers to inspect major entry points following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja, instead urging the federal government to immediately release emergency funds to contain the outbreak.

The Nigerian Navy and maritime stakeholders in Apapa, Lagos, have called for stronger collaboration among security agencies, businesses and host communities to tackle crime and criminal activities during the festive season and ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a health advisory to its citizens in the country following the reported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a type of Ebola, in Abuja.

The House of Representatives has called for the immediate release of outstanding funds approved for health agencies to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Ebola following the confirmation of a case in Abuja.

Five more state assemblies have backed constitutional amendments to establish state police as the Federal Government’s working group submitted a draft national policing bill and 29 related amendment bills for legal review.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent international support to contain the Ebola outbreak after Nigeria confirmed its first case in the current outbreak.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has heightened surveillance at airports nationwide following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory.

Uganda says the woman diagnosed with Ebola in Abuja is a Nigerian national who travelled through the East African country, insisting it has no confirmed active cases of the disease.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped seven places to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings but remain Africa’s highest ranked team.

Nigeria has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), prompting public health authorities to begin contact tracing and place healthcare facilities nationwide on high alert.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five men in Imo State over the alleged kidnapping of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and four other people in two separate cases.

More than 40 civilians have been killed in attacks on camps in Mali’s northeastern Menaka region, with some local sources putting the death toll above 50, Agence France-Presse reported Monday.

Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance has dismissed reports describing a $12.4 billion discrepancy in the country’s external accounts as missing money, saying the figure represents a statistical adjustment rather than evidence of stolen or withheld oil revenue.

The 2026 memorial for the Lekki Toll Gate shooting incident that led to loss of lives during the EndSARS protests of 2020 did not go as planned as police dispersed the gatherers with teargas.

President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the January 16, 2027, election.

Nigeria Democratic Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar have commemorated the sixth anniversary of the October 20, 2020, Lekki Toll Gate shootings, by renewing calls for justice and accountability.

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal and Lagos State governments to apologise for the October 20, 2020, Lekki Toll Gate shooting and compensate victims of the #EndSARS protests.

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for an independent investigation into the Oct. 15 gas pipeline explosion in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, demanding accountability, compensation for victims and the removal of pipelines found unsafe for continued operation.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on traditional rulers in the South-East to support efforts to ensure peaceful, credible and transparent general elections in 2027, while warning its staff against partisan activities.

The Nigerian Army has opened its 2026 Small Arms Championship (NASAC) in Ajilete, Owode, Ogun State, with more than 500 officers and soldiers participating in an exercise aimed at improving marksmanship, weapon-handling skills and combat readiness.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will deliver its decision by the end of November on Senegal’s appeal against the removal of its Africa Cup of Nations title and its award to Morocco.

Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has become one of Lagos’ most feared routes because of repeated road crashes, including fatal collisions, tanker fires and accidents involving heavy-duty trucks.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government remains in force, increasing fears of a possible nationwide strike over petrol prices and workers’ wages.

The Federal Government plans to introduce incentives to encourage more privately owned companies to list on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as part of efforts to expand the country’s capital market.

The Lagos State Government has indefinitely shut its Ejigbo Fire Station following repeated attacks on firefighters, raising concerns about emergency response in the area.

President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the heads of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).

President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to remove the petrol subsidy, saying he has no regrets and that Nigeria cannot return to the policy.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team camp during an international break.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by 2027 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore seeking to compel Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Tosin Ajayi to testify personally in his alleged cyberbullying trial involving President Bola Tinubu.

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has dismissed a ₦120 million fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Gov. Nasir El-Rufai against the Department of State Services (DSS) and three other respondents.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set a target of securing five million votes in the state as party leaders intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm after protests over rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services escalated into rioting and looting across the country.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that four military personnel were killed, and dozens seriously injured in an explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the purchase of additional railway coaches and security equipment to protect train services from banditry, kidnapping and vandalism.

The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to adopt safer online practices to protect themselves against investment scams, romance fraud and sexual extortion.

The suspended Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Aniviye, has described the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody as a “costly mistake,” apologising to their families.

The European Union has pledged €20 million in defence support to the Nigerian military as the country continues to battle terrorism, kidnapping and attacks on communities.

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) says its water network serves 34,424 registered households, representing about 1.03% of the state’s estimated 20 million residents.

The Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation has hailed the second Sunday Dare Open National Mixed Martial Arts Championship in Bayelsa State, which attracted more than 116 athletes from 12 states and five clubs.

The Federal Ministry of Finance has defended Nigeria’s debt position, saying federal revenue is growing faster than interest payments and arguing that claims that interest costs reached 124% of revenue in the first half of 2026 are misleading.

At least 13 people have died after a speeding truck ploughed into a crowd of Hindu devotees at a festival in Gwalior, in India’s Madhya Pradesh state, officials said Sunday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cautioned Nigerians against transporting parcels or luggage for others without verifying their contents after its operatives discovered suspected illicit drugs concealed in a keg of palm oil intended for shipment to Saudi Arabia.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over ₦126.46 billion in public funds flagged for alleged irregular payments, questionable procurement and possible diversion.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says computer-based testing is helping to curb examination malpractice, as more than 56,000 candidates sit the 2026 Second Series West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates across Nigeria.

Veteran Nigerian journalist and diplomat, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, has died at the age of 86.

The Lagos State Chairman of Accord, Oladele Oladeji, has asked the party’s national leadership to clarify the appointment of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in Osun.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure more than 70 per cent of the votes in Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election.

Nigerians could begin to feel greater relief from economic hardship as ongoing reforms deliver improvements in inflation, foreign reserves, economic growth and investment, according to the Presidency.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have failed to qualify for the 2027 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw with Côte d’Ivoire in their final Group B match in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned residents and developers against building on wetlands and drainage channels, saying their destruction increases the risk of flooding and coastal erosion.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked President Bola Tinubu to explain a $12.4 billion gap in Nigeria’s external accounts identified in the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update.

The Federal Government says it has destroyed more than 19,000 illicit weapons since 2022 as part of efforts to weaken terrorists, bandits and other criminal networks operating across the country.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, the fugitive son of former Pension Reform Task Team Chairman, Abdulrasheed Maina, and handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The Federal Government has ruled out restoring fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates, reaffirming its commitment to economic reforms despite concerns from international investors and development partners.

The Federal Government says it is prioritising the modernisation of Onne, Warri and Calabar ports to ease congestion at Lagos ports, reduce cargo transportation costs and boost economic activities across the country.

Nigeria’s agricultural sector grew by 4.39 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, the Federal Government says, describing it as the sector’s strongest growth trajectory since 2021.

A private jet operated by Triton Aviation has made an emergency landing in Abuja after losing a door shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday.

Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone minor knee surgery after sustaining an injury in training, adding to his recent fitness problems.

Funsho Doherty, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 Lagos governorship hopeful, says he plans to build 150,000 housing units in four years, with government support to make homes more affordable for residents.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised over the handling of a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the governing body's commercial rights to private investors.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s response to its 14-day ultimatum, raising fears of a possible nationwide strike if the dispute over workers’ demands remains unresolved.

The Federal Government has said it has no plan to increase electricity tariffs, dismissing reports of an impending hike circulating on social media.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation of damaged roads across the state as the dry season creates better conditions for construction work.

At least 20 people were injured and more than 50 houses burnt on Thursday after a gas pipeline explosion rocked Aleto community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The Federal Government on Thursday reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha, Anambra State, to Asaba, Delta State, after 38 days of closure for emergency repairs.

Petroleum marketers have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed ₦1,350-per-litre ceiling on petrol supply costs, saying market competition and improved distribution are better ways to address rising fuel prices.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) contained three separate fire outbreaks in Lagos Island, Ojodu Berger and Mushin, while preventing a possible explosion involving a fallen petrol tanker carrying 45,000 litres of fuel in Isolo.

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions on Independence Bridge on Lagos Island from Friday night, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, 2026, to allow urgent asphalt repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has honoured the Baale of Okun Igando, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Chief Semiu Waliu Jejelaiye, and Green Fingers Wildlife International for rescuing a leatherback sea turtle and returning it safely to its natural habitat.

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 14.63% in September 2026 from 15.39% in August, marking the third consecutive month of decline, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has died at the age of 41.

United States President Donald Trump has renewed his controversial suggestion that Canada could become the country’s 51st state, citing trade disputes and what he described as unfair treatment of the United States.

The Peter Obi Media Reach has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that the demands of governance may keep him away from the 2027 campaign trail, arguing that he must personally defend his administration’s record before Nigerians seek to renew his mandate.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigeria’s economic reforms offer lessons for African countries seeking sustainable growth, stronger regional trade and improved living standards.

Six opposition political parties have begun consultations with five presidential candidates to strengthen cooperation and develop a common strategy ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.