Latest News from Thursday, November 5th, 2026

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.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its Interim National Working Committee chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, says it will challenge a Court of Appeal judgment dismissing its bid to secure recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a five-hour power interruption in Okpella Town, the Cement Factory and surrounding areas in Edo State due to scheduled maintenance at its Okpella transmission substation.

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.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the recruitment of 75 technical staff for the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s revenue generation capacity.

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.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended three judicial officers for one year without pay and cautioned eight others over various acts of misconduct, including unlawful detention of litigants, abuse of judicial powers and disregard for due process.

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to make emergency medical treatment compulsory in public and private hospitals across Nigeria, with a proposed penalty of up to six months’ imprisonment or a fine of N300,000 for anyone who denies patients such care.

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.

The Federal Government has disbursed N372.62 billion in student loans and provided technical and vocational training to more than 156,000 Nigerians, according to the APC Presidential Campaign Council.