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DSS Foils Terror Plot, Seizes 25 Guns in Arms Shipment From Niger Republic
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has foiled a major terror plot after intercepting a shipment of illegal weapons smuggled into Nigeria from Niger Republic in Sokoto State.
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APC Restricts Campaign Spokespersons to Yari, Alake and Idris After 112 Controversy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has restricted official communication to three senior members, following a failed live demonstration of Nigeria’s 112 emergency number by campaign spokesperson Alwan Hassan.
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Diabetes Association Urges FG to Subsidise Treatment as 11.4 Million Nigerians Live With Disease
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) has urged the Federal Government to subsidise diabetes medicines and medical supplies as the country joins the rest of the world to mark World Diabetes Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.
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ADC Crisis: Court Rejects Nafiu Bala’s Resignation Letter as Fake
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a disputed resignation letter allegedly written by former African Democratic Congress (ADC) Deputy National Chairman Nafiu Bala, ruling that the document was not authentic.
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Southwest Monarchs Endorse Tinubu for 2027 Re-election, Back State Police
Traditional rulers across Southwest Nigeria have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election, calling for the retention of the presidency in Southern Nigeria in the interest of political stability, equity and national unity.
Talk
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Six Years After #EndSARS, Callers Debate Impact of Protests and Police Reforms
Six years after the #EndSARS protests, callers on Nigeria Info FM’s Morning Crossfire with Ifiemi Andrew have shared differing views on the lessons from the protests and the continued fight against police brutality in Nigeria.
Lagos Metro
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Lagos Offloads 24 New Red Line Train Coaches, Targets December Operations
The Lagos State Government has begun offloading three new train sets comprising 24 coaches for the Red Line rail service, as it prepares to increase passenger capacity and reduce waiting times ahead of expanded operations in December.
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Sanwo-Olu Appoints Akinyemi as New LAWMA Boss Amid Lagos Waste Crisis
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has replaced the Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Muyiwa Gbadegesin, with Olajuwon Akinyemi amid growing complaints about poor waste collection across the state.
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Environmentalists Seek Creation of Ministry of Waste Resources
Environmental stakeholders in Lagos State have called for the creation of a dedicated Ministry of Waste Resources to improve waste management and turn refuse into economic opportunities, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
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TCN Accuses Ikeja Electric of Misleading Customers Over Band A Outages
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has accused Ikeja Electric of misleading customers by blaming recent power outages on grid instability, insisting that reduced electricity generation was largely responsible.
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Lagos Invites Power Operators to Summit Over Erratic Electricity Supply
The Lagos State Government has invited electricity regulators, distribution companies and other industry players to a summit aimed at addressing persistent power supply problems across the state.
Foreign News
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Jensen Huang Resigns as NVIDIA CEO, Replaced By CFO
NVIDIA has announced the immediate resignation of its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jensen Huang, naming Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim head of the technology company.
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Indonesia Vice President Gibran Resigns Amid Education Qualification Controversy
Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, has submitted his resignation following a controversy over his educational qualifications, adding to political uncertainty surrounding President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 11,000 Cases, Death Toll Hits 5,387
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded more than 11,000 Ebola infections and 5,387 deaths in its worst outbreak of the disease, according to the country's Health Ministry.
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US Congress to Hold Fresh Hearing on Alleged Christian Persecution in Nigeria
The United States Congress will on Thursday hold a fresh hearing on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, putting the Federal Government’s efforts to address insecurity under renewed international scrutiny.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Admits Affair as Company Probes Alleged Foreign Intelligence Targeting
Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has admitted being unfaithful to his wife in a message to employees, as the technology company investigates reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation involving alleged links to China.
2027 Elections
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Yunusa Tanko Alleges Betrayal in Obidient Movement, Says He Was Forced Out
Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has accused members of the group of betraying his trust and loyalty, saying he was forced out rather than voluntarily leaving.
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Makinde Accuses Tinubu of Running a ‘Bourdillon’ Cabinet
Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what he described as a failure of accountability, saying Nigerians have yet to see the benefits of its economic policies.
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INEC to Hold Nationwide Mock Election November 28 Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise on November 28 to test its preparations for the 2027 general elections.
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Makinde Explains Why He Withdrew Support for Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has explained his decision to withdraw support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying the administration has failed to deliver the national unity, competent governance and economic opportunities he expected when he backed the president in 2023.
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ADC Insists Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Ambition Remains Intact
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to challenge a Federal High Court judgment affecting its leadership, insisting that the ruling will not stop the party from pursuing its political activities or undermine former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Business
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NERC Approves ₦30bn for Free Electricity Meters for Band A, B Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved ₦30 billion for electricity distribution companies to provide free prepaid meters to unmetered Band A and Band B customers across the country.
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FCCPC Warns Fuel Marketers Over High Prices as Global Crude Oil Falls
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned fuel refiners and marketers against keeping petrol and diesel prices high despite the recent decline in global crude oil prices.
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Federal Government to Begin Replacing Ageing National Grid Infrastructure in January 2027
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin replacing ageing infrastructure across Nigeria’s national electricity grid in January 2027 as part of efforts to improve power supply.
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Nigeria’s Exports Rise 25% in Two Years – NPA Chief
Nigeria’s exports have increased by 25% over the past two years, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, has said.
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NNPC: Nigeria Raises Oil Production to 1.8 Million Barrels Per Day, Targets 2 Million by 2027
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says Nigeria’s crude oil production has increased by 600,000 barrels per day, from 1.2 million to 1.8 million barrels per day, following reforms in the oil and gas sector.
Top Stories
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Makinde Accuses Tinubu of Running a ‘Bourdillon’ Cabinet
Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what he described as a failure of accountability, saying Nigerians have yet to see the benefits of its economic policies.
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Obidient Movement Demands Probe Into Attacks on Supporters in Lagos, Delta
The National Coordinator of the Global Obidient Movement, Dr. Moses Paul, has called for an independent investigation into reported attacks on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Obidient Movement in Lagos and Delta states.
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Thugs Attack NDC Supporters at Obi Town Hall Meeting in Lagos
A town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the Oregun area of Lagos was disrupted on Thursday after suspected thugs armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones attacked supporters at the venue.
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Ex-Obidient Coordinator Yunusa Tanko Joins SDP to Lead Adebayo's 2027 Campaign
Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and emerged as the National Coordinator of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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APC Restricts Campaign Spokespersons to Yari, Alake and Idris After 112 Controversy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has restricted official communication to three senior members, following a failed live demonstration of Nigeria’s 112 emergency number by campaign spokesperson Alwan Hassan.
Latest News
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Manchester United Appoint Mauricio Pochettino As New Head Coach
Manchester United have officially appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Michael Carrick on Thursday.
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Hamzat Promises Single Tax Payment System, 48-Hour Complaint Response in Lagos
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to end multiple taxation and introduce a single payment system for residents and businesses if elected governor in 2027.
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US Says Nigeria Not Doing Enough to Stop Attacks on Christian Communities
The United States has said Nigeria has not made enough progress in stopping attacks on Christian communities, warning that the country should remain on its list of nations of particular concern over religious freedom.
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Super Eagles Seek Tanzania Win as Chelle Gets Full Squad Backing
Nigeria's Super Eagles will look to revive their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign when they host Tanzania in Uyo on Friday, with coach Éric Chelle demanding victories in both legs of their double-header.
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Makinde Accuses Tinubu of Running a ‘Bourdillon’ Cabinet
Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what he described as a failure of accountability, saying Nigerians have yet to see the benefits of its economic policies.
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Yunusa Tanko Alleges Betrayal in Obidient Movement, Says He Was Forced Out
Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has accused members of the group of betraying his trust and loyalty, saying he was forced out rather than voluntarily leaving.
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INEC to Hold Nationwide Mock Election November 28 Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise on November 28 to test its preparations for the 2027 general elections.
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De-Bolds Group of Schools Edges Ikorodu Senior High School to Advance in I Beg to Differ Debate
De-Bolds Group of Schools, Ikorodu, has defeated Ikorodu Senior High School in the Nigeria Info FM I Beg to Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament, securing a place in the next stage of the competition.
Sports
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Manchester United Appoint Mauricio Pochettino As New Head Coach
Manchester United have officially appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Michael Carrick on Thursday.
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Super Eagles Seek Tanzania Win as Chelle Gets Full Squad Backing
Nigeria's Super Eagles will look to revive their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign when they host Tanzania in Uyo on Friday, with coach Éric Chelle demanding victories in both legs of their double-header.
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Crystal Palace Sack Manager Pierre Sage After Five Months in Charge
Crystal Palace have sacked French manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, following a poor start to the Premier League season that has left the club at the bottom of the table.
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Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick, Line Up Pochettino as Replacement
Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick less than six months after handing him a two-year contract, with former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino lined up to take over.
