Latest News from Tuesday, October 20th, 2026

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.