Homepage Lagos from Thursday, November 5th, 2026

Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has announced November 27, 2026, as the release date for his forthcoming album, Oldest Young Man.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed 300 vehicles and 2,000 motorcycles to individuals and groups as part of his administration’s empowerment programme.

The Police Service Commission has approved the deployment of four commissioners of police to Plateau, Enugu, Nasarawa and Ondo states following interviews to assess their suitability for the new assignments.

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has blamed gas shortages and low water levels at hydroelectric power stations for the decline in electricity generation across the country.

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s Flamingos to remain focused and determined as they prepare to face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic qualification for the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of fearing political competition following a court judgment nullifying his 2027 presidential candidacy under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 23-year career with the national team.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has called for increased investment in Nigeria's digital infrastructure and local innovation to strengthen economic competitiveness and protect the country's technological future.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using judicial controversies to weaken the opposition following a Federal High Court judgment affecting its leadership and the candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring its emergence illegal and nullifying all actions taken by the committee, including the nomination of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its 2027 presidential candidate.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take part in nationwide protests across France on Thursday as trade unions stage strikes alongside student-led demonstrations over wages, living costs and education conditions.

The Nigeria Police Force has warned politicians, political supporters and their sponsors against tearing down, defacing or destroying campaign posters, banners and billboards belonging to other candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

United States Vice President JD Vance has blamed the war involving Iran for the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections, saying many voters who supported President Donald Trump and Vance in 2024 switched their support to Democrats.

The Lagos State Police Command has defended a Rapid Response Squad patrol team seen driving against the direction of traffic in a viral video, saying the officers were responding to distress calls from motorists trapped in a traffic congestion.

A gas explosion in a shanty has triggered a fire at Akanimodo Market in Mile 12, Lagos, but no deaths or injuries were recorded, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says.

Waste compactors are spending less time queuing to offload refuse at the Olusosun Dumpsite following an upgrade of its tipping platform, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says.