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Opposition parties meet INEC deadline to correct omitted candidate names

The Peoples Democratic Party, along with the Social Democratic, Nigeria Democratic, African Democratic and Labour parties, have all submitted corrections for candidates omitted from INEC’s published list before the October 24 deadline. The commission has yet to confirm the status of some candidates.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:46 WAT · 1 source

Fulani leaders demand 30% of Nigeria's farm budget for livestock ministry and pilot ranches

The Confederation of Pastoralists urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to allocate a third of the agricultural budget to the Ministry of Livestock Development and to launch pilot ranches across all six geopolitical zones, citing escalating herder attacks.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 1 source

Delta State police detain school bus driver after alleged kidnapping, rape of 14‑year‑old in Sapele

Police in Delta State have arrested 28‑year‑old driver Onome Ughagha, accused of abducting a 14‑year‑old student, demanding N503,000 ransom and sexually assaulting her before abandoning her on Oton Road.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 1 source

Ex-INEC Commissioner Mike Igini warns of sabotage and corruption threatening 2027 polls

Former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Mike Igini has warned that internal sabotage and corruption are undermining Nigeria's electoral body, predicting harsh public judgment for officials if reforms are not implemented before the 2027 general election.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:16 WAT · 2 sources

NDC to Hold Campaign Council Inauguration and Secretariat Commissioning in Abuja

The National Democratic Congress will inaugurate its National Campaign Council, present certificates to candidates and commission a new secretariat in Abuja on 26 October, with events scheduled throughout the day.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:16 WAT · 7 sources

Nigerian Firms Offer EU Startup Pathways for Entrepreneurs

Nigerian business groups are promoting structured EU entry routes, linking entrepreneurs with Spanish and French government programmes such as ENISA and the Ministry of Economy. The initiative aims to help Nigerians launch businesses abroad legally and contribute to local economies.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:16 WAT · 1 source

UK and Nigeria deepen AI cooperation through BSI workshop on governance standards

The British High Commission confirmed its support for Nigeria’s digital agenda after a four‑day AI governance workshop led by the British Standards Institution and Nigeria’s NCAIR, aiming to build capacity for responsible AI adoption.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:15 WAT · 1 source

Dangote Refinery IPO enters final 48‑hour window as $22.5bn revenue fuels investor surge

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals confirmed its IPO will close on 27 October 2026 with no extension, after a sharp rise in subscriptions driven by nine‑month results showing $22.5 billion revenue and a $4.73 billion profit.

Photo: GodwinPaya / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:15 WAT · 2 sources

US ICE deported Texas resident to Ghana and then Mali despite court warnings of persecution

A Texas man who had lived in the US for 25 years was removed to Ghana and subsequently forced onto a flight to Mali, a country a US immigration judge had ruled was unsafe for him, highlighting the scale of the Trump administration’s third‑country deportations.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 04:45 WAT · 2 sources

AFAC 79 Launches Initiative to Unite Fractured APC Factions in Alimosho, Lagos

The Alimosho Founders Advisory Council has launched a reconciliation drive to address internal conflicts within the All Progressives Congress in Alimosho Local Government Area, aiming to restore party unity.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 03:46 WAT · 1 source

Showunmi urges opposition to study Tinubu’s tactics amid Kaduna rally

During a visit to the Kaduna State Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, APC campaign figure Segun Showunmi called on opposition politicians to learn from President Tinubu’s strategies and warned journalists against spreading misinformation ahead of the 2027 elections.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 03:46 WAT · 1 source

City Boy Movement credits grassroots drive for high youth turnout at Tinubu's Kaduna rally and highlights new highway project

The City Boy Movement says its mobilisation efforts spurred large numbers of young Nigerians at the APC campaign flag‑off in Kaduna, while the inauguration of an 81‑km Abuja‑Kaduna highway segment is touted as a catalyst for regional economic growth.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 03:45 WAT · 3 sources

Columnists question depth of President Tinubu's political authority despite domestic control

An opinion piece argues that while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu maintains strict control over Nigerian institutions, his lack of broad popular charisma distinguishes him from predecessors like Buhari and Obasanjo.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 02:46 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria’s U‑17 Women’s team face Mexico in Morocco’s Round of 16

The Nigerian U‑17 Women’s team, the Flamingos, will meet Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Salé, Morocco, on Thursday. Both sides have recovered from opening defeats and will look to advance to the quarter‑finals.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 02:46 WAT · 4 sources

Nigeria defeat Uganda by one run to clinch Africa Sub‑Regional T20 World Cup Qualifier C

Nigeria recorded its first ever win over Uganda in a tightly contested T20 match in Abuja, securing the Sub‑Regional Africa Qualifier C title and a place in next year’s continental qualifier.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 02:45 WAT · 2 sources

No Nigerian players nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or as Kane, Yamal, Mbappe lead

The 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist excludes all Nigerian players, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe leading the race at the London ceremony.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 02:16 WAT · 1 source

Nigeria mourns death of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala

Prof. Kamene Okonjo, a 96‑year‑old sociologist and matriarch of the Ogwashi‑Uku royal family, died on Friday. President Bola Tinubu and the Okonjo family issued condolences, highlighting her scholarly legacy and advocacy for women.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 2 sources

NDC removes Borno state assembly candidate over alleged support for Atiku Abubakar

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed Mohammed Bunu, its Borno State House of Assembly candidate, for allegedly campaigning for Atiku Abubakar and failing to attend disciplinary hearings.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 01:32 WAT · 1 source

Kogi policeman kills colleague and commits suicide, probe launched

A Kogi State police corporal allegedly shot his female colleague and then himself at ASCO Camp, Ajaokuta, on 23 October 2026. An investigation has been handed to the State Criminal Investigation Department.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 01:32 WAT · 2 sources

ADC-PCC criticises President Tinubu for perceived lack of empathy amid security and economic crises

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council accused President Bola Tinubu of insufficient empathy for Nigerians suffering insecurity, hunger and rising costs, urging him to follow French President Emmanuel Macron’s example after Macron postponed his state visit.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 01:32 WAT · 7 sources

Police rescue 18-year-old Bauchi woman from mob after stabbing husband

An 18-year-old woman in Bauchi State was rescued by police from an angry mob after allegedly stabbing her 30-year-old husband during a dispute over personal belongings.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 01:16 WAT · 2 sources

Two container trucks overturn in Lagos, killing mother and child

At Mile 2 near Freeman Market, two heavily loaded 20‑foot container trucks overturned, trapping a mother and her child beneath the vehicles. The victims died and their bodies were taken to the police mortuary in Yaba.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 01:16 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria’s voter register size and turnout questioned ahead of 2027 elections

Analysts argue that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s voter list may be inaccurate, citing low turnout rates and demographic mismatches as the country prepares for its January‑February 2027 general elections.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 01:15 WAT · 3 sources

Coronation Insurance restarts minority buy‑out plan and seeks SEC approval for delisting

Coronation Insurance Plc has re‑filed its scheme of arrangement to buy out minority shareholders and delist from the Nigerian Exchange, after resolving regulatory hurdles that stalled the deal for almost three years.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 2 sources

Eight Nations Exit FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup After Final Group Matches

Eight teams – Samoa, Chile, Australia, Zambia, Canada, Norway, Puerto Rico and New Zealand – have been eliminated from the 2026 U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, while 16 sides advance to the knockout stage.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 4 sources

South African courier seized with 36.65kg of cocaine and Nigerian‑American woman caught with 9.45kg of cannabis at Lagos airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested a 34‑year‑old South African woman carrying over 36kg of cocaine and a 62‑year‑old Nigerian‑American woman with nearly 10kg of cannabis at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in early October, linking the haul to a wider drug network.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 9 sources

Yobe police detain three suspects and recover farm equipment after distress call

Yobe State Police arrested three men linked to the theft of farm machinery, generators and solar panels in Bursari LGA, recovering the items and continuing the hunt for a fourth suspect, according to official statements.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 00:15 WAT · 4 sources

Bus and truck collision on Nairobi‑Mombasa highway kills 22 in Makueni

A bus collided with a truck on the Nairobi‑Mombasa highway near Makueni, killing at least 22 people and injuring several others. The crash follows a similar fatal incident three weeks earlier on the same route.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 2 sources

APC to launch Kadri Hamzat’s Lagos manifesto on Friday

The All Progressives Congress will unveil the manifesto of its Lagos State governorship candidate, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. The document will outline plans for inclusive governance and infrastructure development ahead of the 2027 election.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 21:46 WAT · 1 source

Atiku aide urges Tinubu to seek medical care and address Taraba security crisis

Paul Ibe, media aide to ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw from the election campaign for medical treatment following a viral video. Ibe also criticised the administration's response to a deadly attack in Taraba State.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 21:16 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria faces cancer care crisis as oncology nurse shortage widens

Nigeria’s cancer care is threatened by a severe shortage of oncology nurses, with only about 300 specialists nationwide and limited training programmes. Nursing bodies call for better welfare, more training and greater inclusion in health policy.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 21:16 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria’s NCDC identifies 53 contacts and orders hospitals to isolate Ebola suspects

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has listed 53 contacts of a confirmed Ebola case and instructed all hospitals to isolate suspected patients immediately, while monitoring will continue for 21 days after exposure.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 2 sources

Police arrest suspect and recover stolen motorcycle and generator in Ogun after motorist tip

In Itori, Ogun State, police arrested Adam Muhammed and retrieved a grey Haojue Lady motorcycle and a Firman generator after a motorist reported an unregistered tricycle transporting the items. The incident follows a reported theft in the area.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 20:46 WAT · 2 sources

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and ex‑militant leader Tompolo forge grassroots alliance for Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election bid

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu met former militant Tompolo in Abuja after the launch of the PBAT Door‑to‑Door national secretariat, outlining a joint strategy to mobilise voters in the South‑South and South‑East for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 20:15 WAT · 3 sources

NCDC to pay Ebola contacts N100,000 weekly to ease isolation costs

Nigeria’s NCDC has approved a weekly stipend of N100,000 for people under isolation or quarantine amid an Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory, aiming to cover accommodation and feeding costs. The move follows an increase in primary contacts to 53.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 9 sources

Iwobi Matches Salah as Africa’s Second‑Most Premier League Appearances

Fulham midfielder Alexander Iwobi reached 328 Premier League games, tying Mohamed Salah for the second‑most appearances by an African player. The Nigeria Football Federation praised the milestone and hopes he will soon surpass Kolo Touré’s record.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 18:15 WAT · 2 sources

Finance Minister Urges Nigerian SMEs Seek More Than Bank Loans

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigerian businesses need patient capital, investor networks and institutional support beyond conventional loans, citing a $277,000 award to seven startups at the NSIA Prize for Innovation.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 2 sources

Tiler Arrested After Hotel Worker Dies in Abuja Confrontation

A tiler, Samuel Net, was taken into custody following the death of hotel staff member Joseph Terdoo in a dispute that escalated in a room on the third floor of a Utako District hotel. The incident prompted a police appeal to residents to avoid violence.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 15:16 WAT · 2 sources

Ogun SWAT arrests 36‑year‑old over railway vandalism, recovers 16 iron rods

A 36‑year‑old man was detained by Ogun State Police SWAT after intelligence on railway vandalism. The operation yielded 16 iron rods and two gas cylinders, with investigations ongoing for further suspects.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 14:16 WAT · 3 sources

Polysmart Packaging repays N5.7bn debt ahead of new rPET plant launch

Nigeria's largest plastic recycler has fully settled four non-interest commercial paper series totalling 5.7 billion naira, clearing the way for the commissioning of a major food-grade recycling facility in Ogun State.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 13:16 WAT · 1 source

Former Osun lawmaker urges support for President Tinubu amid Nigeria's economic hardship

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a former Osun State legislator and APC chieftain, called on Nigerians and opposition politicians to back President Bola Tinubu instead of criticising his handling of the economy, citing recent reforms and the upcoming 2027 election.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 13:15 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian Air Force reports 6,100 flying hours and 10m litres fuel use in security ops

The Nigerian Air Force has disclosed that it conducted over 2,900 sorties and consumed nearly 10 million litres of fuel in security operations from November 2025 to September 2026.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 12:17 WAT · 1 source

Naira falls to N1,361.84 per dollar as external reserves total $55.16bn

The naira weakened by N27.12 to N1,361.84 per US dollar over two days, despite Nigeria’s central bank reporting $55.16bn in external reserves, according to data released on 25 October 2026.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 1 source

Nigerian ambassador presents credentials to Cyprus president, pledges stronger ties

Nigeria’s ambassador to Israel, concurrently accredited to Cyprus, presented her letters of credence to President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia, signalling the start of her diplomatic mission and a commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 2 sources

NANS endorses Tinubu and Umahi after road inspection in Cross River

The National Association of Nigerian Students voted confidence in President Bola Tinubu and Works Minister David Umahi following a field visit to federal road projects in Cross River State and the Benue‑Cross River corridor. The students praised the progress and quality of the works.

Photo: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 11:45 WAT · 2 sources

Edo State seeks EU and Botswana investment in cocoa, dairy and livestock ahead of 2027 summit

Edo State officials met with EU and Botswana representatives in Abuja to discuss investment in agriculture and livestock. The state plans to allocate over 20,000 hectares to cocoa and 10,000 hectares for livestock by 2029.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 11:16 WAT · 2 sources

Vice President Shettima urges northern voters to back Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election, citing past support

Kashim Shettima appealed to voters in northern Nigeria to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election in 2027, arguing the region should repay the president’s historical backing of northern politicians and projects.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 3 sources

Imade College alumni spend N11m on ad hoc teachers amid staffing crisis

The Imade College Old Students Association has appealed to the Ondo State government to address a severe teacher shortage, revealing that alumni have spent N11 million hiring 29 ad hoc staff this year.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 10:01 WAT · 1 source

Nigerian Army frees three kidnapping victims in Kebbi’s Sakaba district

On 24 October 2026, troops from the army’s Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, rescued three abducted civilians in Makuku and Dankolo villages of Sakaba Local Government Area, Kebbi State, and handed them to local authorities.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 10:00 WAT · 2 sources

Shoprite Nigeria shifts to neighbourhood stores to revive operations after shutdown

Shoprite Nigeria plans to open standalone neighbourhood outlets, moving away from mall‑based stores, following a temporary shutdown that saw three locations reopen and a restructuring of its financing and supply arrangements.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 09:45 WAT · 3 sources

NCDMB Awards N1 Million to Undergraduate Essay Winner in Yenagoa

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has announced the winners of its 10th annual undergraduate essay competition in Yenagoa, emphasizing the role of youth and local manufacturing in economic resilience.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 09:16 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian Army rescues two women and arrests four bandits in Kebbi State

Nigerian Army troops have rescued two women abducted from the home of ADC chairman AA Suga in Kebbi State, while also arresting four suspected bandits following a violent attack on a local community.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 08:47 WAT · 1 source

Nigeria U23 coach Eric Chelle monitors Liverpool defenders Wellity Lucky and Noah Adekoya

Malian coach Eric Chelle is assessing two Liverpool academy central defenders for the Olympic Eagles ahead of November's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 08:46 WAT · 4 sources

ADC Accuses Tinubu’s Campaign of Fake‑News Smokescreen Amid Violence Claims

The ADC campaign council has charged President Tinubu’s team with using fake‑news allegations to distract from the APC’s economic record, while Atiku Abubakar has blamed Tinubu, Governor Okpebholo and the APC for a politically motivated attack on a comedian in Edo State.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources

Edo APC backs Governor Okpebholo for 2027 re‑election

The All Progressives Congress in Edo State has formally endorsed Governor Monday Okpebholo for a second term, citing his administration’s development work across the state. The decision was announced at the party’s grassroots mobilisation finale in Irrua on 25 October 2026.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 08:16 WAT · 1 source

Oyo police rescue kidnapped 15‑year‑old and kill suspect after gun clash on Awe‑Iwo Road

Oyo State Police rescued 15‑year‑old Sumaila Muhammadu on Oct 25 after a gun duel with kidnappers on the Awe‑Iwo Road, killing one suspect while others fled with injuries.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 07:45 WAT · 2 sources

Edo Police Launch Probe into Alleged Attack on Entertainer MC Porcupine in Benin City

The Edo State Police Command has opened an investigation into the alleged assault of entertainer Osagie Idieda, known as MC Porcupine, by hoodlums in Benin City. Commissioner Patrick Daaor has ordered a thorough inquiry to identify those responsible for the incident.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 07:16 WAT · 2 sources

CAF names Media Experts and MBS as free‑to‑air partners for AFCON 2027

The Confederation of African Football has chosen Media Experts Limited and Media Business Solutions (UK) Ltd to deliver free‑to‑air coverage of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co‑hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and other CAF events across sub‑Saharan Africa.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 07:15 WAT · 1 source

ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo labels Tinubu administration a government of anarchy

African Democratic Congress chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized President Bola Tinubu's government, describing it as a government of anarchy that has failed to uphold the rule of law.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 06:46 WAT · 1 source