Latest News from Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
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INEC to Publish Updated List of 2027 Election Candidates
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.
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NEMA Receives 180 Nigerian Returnees From Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 Nigerian returnees from Sebha, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
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Arsenal Suffer Shock EFL Cup Exit to Fourth-Tier Fleetwood Town
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.
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French Senate Approves Bill Making Protesters Pay for Demonstration Damage
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.
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First Participant Receives Experimental Vaccine in Trial Against Rare Ebola Strain
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.
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Israel Election Exit Polls Show Netanyahu and Opposition in Deadlock
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.
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Nigeria Approves ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Workers
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.
