Homepage Lagos from Wednesday, November 4th, 2026

Nigeria's Flamingos have made history by reaching their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in Wednesday's semi-final in Morocco.

Four more politicians of Nigerian descent have secured elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections.

Cool FM has unveiled a five-member judging panel for its Cool FM Music Awards, known as COMA.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a $7.7 billion external loan to help finance the Federal Government’s 2026 budget deficit.

The Lagos State Police Command has defended officers of its Rapid Response Squad (RRS) seen driving against the flow of traffic in a viral video, saying they were responding to distress calls to clear a traffic obstruction.

Nigeria’s exports have increased by 25% over the past two years, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, has said.

Six politicians of Nigerian descent have won elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections, with victories recorded across five states and Washington, DC.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it was recruiting protesters to cause unrest in Sokoto State and disrupt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign rally.

President Bola Tinubu has recalled working as a taxi driver and taking other jobs to finance his university education in the United States, saying the experience shaped his commitment to expanding access to education in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) has introduced mandatory eligibility, registration and coaching requirements for states, clubs and athletes participating in the 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu.

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been left out of the 2026 Confederation of African Football Men’s Player of the Year shortlist.

Spanish police have opened an investigation into the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel following a fatal on-field collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the venue for the flag-off of its presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, following concerns over alleged attempts to disrupt the event.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to reject the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election, asking them to draw lessons from the United States midterm elections.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, sustained a neck injury in a gym accident, describing the claims and accompanying hospital photographs as false.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun distributing livelihood support items and food assistance to 653 households affected by the 2025 floods in Kebbi State.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has flagged off three road projects covering four local government areas, aimed at improving connectivity, reducing transportation costs and boosting economic activities.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released four men arrested over alleged links to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) after investigations cleared them of wrongdoing, approving ₦20 million in compensation for the former suspects.

United States President Donald Trump has said he is willing to accept the outcome of the country’s midterm elections and work with Democrats, as results showed the opposition party making significant gains in Congress.

Democrats have won control of the United States Senate and are closing in on a majority in the House of Representatives following significant gains in Tuesday's midterm elections.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered an investigation into an allegation by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the agency planned to organise protests in Sokoto State.