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Arewa Forum Calls for Transparency on Nigeria’s $700bn US Mineral Deal

The Arewa Consultative Forum has urged the federal government to disclose the terms of a $700 billion critical minerals agreement signed with the United States, citing the need for public accountability amid economic hardship.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 06:45 WAT · 1 source

Libyan PM Dbeibah Signals Willingness to Discuss Maritime Boundaries with Egypt

Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said Libya is ready to address Egypt’s concerns over Mediterranean maritime boundaries after Egypt rejected a Libya‑Turkey agreement. The call with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad follows a long‑standing dispute over sea‑territory claims.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 06:45 WAT · 2 sources

Six years after #EndSARS, demands for justice remain unmet in Nigeria

On the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests, civil society groups and lawyers highlighted that core demands for police reform and accountability have largely gone unfulfilled, despite government commitments.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 05:46 WAT · 1 source

CONUA urges federal government to finalise university academics’ collective bargaining agreement

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has warned that it will take lawful trade‑union action if the federal government fails to conclude its collective bargaining agreement with the TUC. The call comes after a review of the September 2026 draft and demands for payment of outstanding entitlements.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 04:16 WAT · 1 source

APC Accuses Atiku and ADC of Fake‑News Plot Against Kaduna Rally

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council alleges that former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) orchestrated a fake‑news campaign to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s campaign launch in Kaduna. The accusations focus on manipulated images, forged documents and deep‑fake videos.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 03:45 WAT · 3 sources

Oyo Governor Makinde criticises Tinubu’s foreign‑reserve narrative, calls for comprehensive reset ahead of 2027 elections

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told President Bola Tinubu that rising foreign‑reserve figures do not alleviate hunger, urging a reset of the economy, security, education and political system as the 2027 elections approach.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 03:45 WAT · 6 sources

Lagos upgrades Ebola isolation centre and targets 24-hour test results after Abuja case

Lagos State has intensified Ebola preparedness following an index case in Abuja, upgrading its isolation facility and aiming for laboratory results within 24 hours.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 03:17 WAT · 1 source

Abuja residents share apartments as rents surge past income levels

Rising rental costs in Nigeria's capital are forcing civil servants and families to split accommodation with strangers, as landlords justify increases through inflation and maintenance expenses.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 03:16 WAT · 1 source

Edo Governor Okpebholo Says He Will Sign Death Warrant for Kidnapper Convicts If No Appeal Filed

Governor Monday Okpebholo announced he will sign the execution orders for the four men sentenced to death for a market kidnapping in Benin City unless they lodge an appeal within the legal deadline, linking the stance to his anti‑kidnapping campaign.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 03:15 WAT · 5 sources

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani and President Tinubu focus on security and development

Governor Uba Sani and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are collaborating to address security, agriculture, and education in Kaduna State, aiming to restore stability and economic activity.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 02:46 WAT · 1 source

Rivers monarch denies allegations of virginity testing at local school

Traditional ruler Mene Nule of Taabaa community in Khana LGA, Rivers State, rejects claims that he and his council carried out virginity tests on female students at Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa. The state Ministry of Education has opened an investigation.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 02:45 WAT · 1 source

Former aide claims Buhari-era cabal blocked Tinubu's ministerial nominees and backed rival candidate

Laolu Akande, a former presidential spokesperson, alleges that a powerful group within Muhammadu Buhari’s administration rejected Bola Tinubu’s ministerial picks, including Dele Alake and Wale Edun, and promoted Ahmad Lawan as the APC’s consensus presidential candidate before the 2022 primary.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 02:45 WAT · 2 sources

University staff protest over incomplete arrears payments from federal government

Workers across Nigeria say the 2026 arrears release by the federal government falls short of the agreed eight‑month payment, with missing allowances and unpaid categories. Union leaders call for full settlement and clarification of the distribution process.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 1 source

APC campaign chief Yari says Northern leaders pledge full backing for Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election

At the APC presidential campaign launch in Kaduna, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari told President Bola Tinubu that traditional rulers, emirs and Islamic clerics across Northern Nigeria will support his bid for a second term in the 2027 election.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 4 sources

Nigeria's Actors Guild partners with US tech firm Bebuzee to boost member income

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has partnered with US-based tech company Bebuzee to create a digital community where actors can earn instant payments for content, launching on October 31.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 01:47 WAT · 1 source

APC Campaign in Oyo Threatens Defamation Suit Over Allegations Against APM Candidate

The campaign team of APC governorship hopeful Senator Sharafadeen Alli has warned the Allied Peoples Movement candidate Bimbo Adekanmbi that it will sue for defamation if she does not provide evidence for her corruption claims. The move comes ahead of the 2027 Oyo State election.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 01:46 WAT · 1 source

Bandits kill seven vigilantes and abduct dozens in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara

Bandits entered Kaura Namoda at midnight, killing seven members of the Joint Task Force and taking at least 30 residents hostage. The attack lasted over three hours before the assailants withdrew.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 00:46 WAT · 2 sources

Katsina United rally to 2-2 draw with Plateau United in NPFL matchday 10

Katsina United overturned a two‑goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Plateau United at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, with late goals from Yusha’u Armiya’u and Umar Rabiu. The result leaves the hosts in 12th place and the visitors in fourth.

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 2 sources

Tinubu blames opposition for Nigeria's hunger and poverty as Atiku calls claim delusional

President Bola Tinubu accused opposition parties of causing hunger and poverty at an APC rally in Kaduna, while former Vice President Atiku Abubakar denounced the remark as delusional and defended the government's record ahead of the 2027 election.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 9 sources

Pincode wins N2m in Enugu jingles competition as 20 entries secured cash prizes

Pincode claimed the top prize of N2 million in the Enugu jingles competition, which attracted 157 entries. A panel of judges selected 20 winning entries from musicians and producers.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 1 source

Gombe’s Local Governments Receive Nigeria’s Second‑Lowest Revenue Allocation in Nine Months

From January to September 2026, Gombe State’s 11 local governments were allocated N40.69 billion, the second‑lowest figure nationwide after Bayelsa. The allocation places Gombe at 35th in the national ranking, below states such as Kano and Borno.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 1 source

Survivors report over 20 killed in motorcycle attack on Taraba village

Gunmen on approximately 50 motorcycles attacked the village of Binnari in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing at least 20 people according to survivors, though police reported recovering 10 bodies.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 23:16 WAT · 1 source

Nigerian Bonny Light rises to $115 a barrel amid heightened Strait of Hormuz attacks

Bonny Light crude reached $115 a barrel on 24 October 2026, driven by supply concerns and a surge in attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The price move reflects geopolitical risk and a tightening of Middle Eastern supply.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 23:15 WAT · 1 source

Nigeria’s Tinubu Administration Scores 28.5% in CGR Governance Index

The Centre for Governance Research gave President Bola Tinubu’s government a 28.5% rating in its September 2026 report, citing debt, weak budget implementation, security failures and the president’s extended overseas stay.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 23:15 WAT · 1 source

NDC Senator Nwagu rejects Ebonyi power rotation, denies PDP endorsement at summit

Senator Paulinus Igwe Nwagu has stated that the recent opposition summit did not endorse the PDP candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, and declared that power rotation agreements favouring the incumbent are unconstitutional.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 22:45 WAT · 1 source

NDC Lawyers Seek INEC Probe Over Inconsistent Monitoring Reports in Kano

Lawyers for the Kano chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress have asked INEC chairman to investigate Mrs. Hauwa Buhari after she issued multiple inconsistent monitoring reports on the party’s primary elections. The petition calls for withdrawal of defective reports and a single authentic version.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 22:44 WAT · 1 source

ADC chieftain Dino Melaye criticises President Tinubu over acquisition of Airbus jet and yacht

ADC leader Dino Melaye labelled President Bola Tinubu a “prodigal child” lacking identity, condemning his purchase of an Airbus presidential jet and a yacht, according to a video posted on X.

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

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 22:44 WAT · 1 source

Stanbic IBTC subsidiaries post N113.37bn pre-tax profit in first nine months of 2026

Stanbic IBTC Holdings' eight non-bank subsidiaries generated a combined pre-tax profit of N113.37 billion in the nine months to September 2026, driven by strong performance in pension and asset management.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 21:16 WAT · 4 sources

First Lady Urges Nigerians to ‘See Progress’ with ‘Tinubu Eyeglasses’

Oluremi Tinubu told supporters in Abuja that citizens who do not notice the country’s improvements need special ‘Bola Tinubu eyeglasses’, citing airport upgrades as evidence of progress. The remark came as the president’s administration faces criticism over rising living costs.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 21:16 WAT · 2 sources

ADC accuses APC of staging paid, sparsely‑filled rally in Kaduna ahead of 2027 elections

The African Democratic Congress campaign council said the APC’s Northwest zonal flag‑off rally in Kaduna attracted few genuine supporters, alleging attendees were paid between ₦50,000 and ₦100,000 and that the event highlighted the ruling party’s waning popularity.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 5 sources

APC launches 2027 campaign in Kaduna, urging Nigerians to back Tinubu for second term

The All Progressives Congress has officially launched its 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna, with national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda arguing that President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term to complete ongoing reforms.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 20:46 WAT · 2 sources

Wike brands Obi 'stingy' and unfit for presidency during Bonny town hall

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi as unfit to govern, citing his personal habits and past administrative records while defending President Tinubu's economic reforms.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 19:16 WAT · 3 sources

Tinubu launches 2027 re‑election bid in Kaduna amid economic and security concerns

President Bola Tinubu opened his campaign for a second term in Kaduna on 24 October, urging voters to support his reforms and highlighting road projects and security challenges ahead of the 16 January election.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 19:15 WAT · 8 sources

Sokoto residents demand development blueprint from ADC candidate Dan'iya

Residents of Sokoto State have challenged African Democratic Congress candidate Manir Muhammad Dan'iya to present a concrete development agenda for the 2027 election, urging him to move beyond criticizing the current administration.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 18:47 WAT · 1 source

Sahara Group Foundation opens 23rd recycling hub at Lagos Air Force base

The Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned its 23rd Go Recycling Hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, aiming to convert waste into economic assets and support local livelihoods.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 18:46 WAT · 2 sources

Tinubu Blames Political Opponents for Nigeria’s Hunger at Kaduna Rally

President Bola Tinubu accused rivals of creating hunger and poverty during the APC flag‑off in Kaduna, while praising his administration’s salary payments and urging a second term.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 18:46 WAT · 3 sources

Governor Uba Sani says President Tinubu has delivered on key Kaduna promises amid APC campaign rally

At an APC campaign flag‑off in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani claimed President Bola Tinubu has fulfilled promises on road reconstruction, security, education and agriculture, highlighting ongoing projects and urging support for Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election bid.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 18:46 WAT · 2 sources

Kaduna leaders pledge northern votes for Tinubu in 2027 election

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani and APC officials said northern Nigerians will support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential poll, citing infrastructure and security gains. The pledge was made during the APC campaign flag‑off in Kaduna.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 18:16 WAT · 6 sources

Ex-aide claims Tinubu allies opposed Fashola's cabinet role due to his principled stance

Former presidential aide Laolu Akande alleges that individuals close to President Bola Tinubu blocked Babatunde Fashola's appointment to the federal government because Fashola refused to tolerate certain administrative practices.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 16:48 WAT · 3 sources

Burna Boy Launches On Sneaker Collection Priced Between $150 and $180

Nigerian artist Burna Boy has released his first sneaker line with Swiss brand On, featuring three models priced between $150 and $180. The collection marks a key milestone in his multi-year partnership with the sportswear company.

Photo: Nuță Lucian from Cluj-Napoca, Romania / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 16:21 WAT · 2 sources

Bandits kill at least 10 in Taraba State attack, residents fear toll could reach 30

Suspected bandits attacked Binnari community in Taraba State on Friday, killing at least 10 people according to police, while residents report higher casualties and widespread destruction of homes and crops.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 16:20 WAT · 2 sources

Delta police rescue kidnapped man, arrest eight suspects in coordinated raids

Delta State police have rescued a 23-year-old man abducted in Owa-Alero and arrested eight suspects across the state, recovering firearms and suspected Indian hemp during operations between October 20 and 23.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 16:18 WAT · 3 sources

Nigerian Army neutralises 15 terrorists in Borno air strike

Military forces in Borno State killed 15 insurgents in a precision air strike near Pulka, followed by ground operations to secure the area.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 16:02 WAT · 3 sources

President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima launch APC 2027 campaign in Kaduna

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima arrived in Kaduna on 24 October 2026 to flag off the All Progressives Congress’ 2027 presidential campaign, with the event attended by party leaders and state officials.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 16:01 WAT · 9 sources

Zlatan Ibile and Davita Lamai Share Regal Wedding Photos Ahead of Ceremony

Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile and his partner Davita Lamai have released traditional wedding photos. The couple announced their marriage plans in early October and are holding their ceremony on October 24, 2026.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 14:19 WAT · 1 source

SGF Akume urges Northerners to support Tinubu for full eight-year tenure

Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has advised Northern politicians to abandon 2027 presidential ambitions and allow President Tinubu to complete his two terms.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 14:05 WAT · 2 sources

Kaduna State refutes claim of N2.3tn APC rally funding, calls letter forged

Kaduna authorities said a viral document alleging Governor Uba Sani approved ₦2.3 trillion for the APC presidential campaign flag‑off is fake, noting the amount exceeds the state’s entire 2026 budget.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 13:45 WAT · 4 sources

Nyesom Wike denies backing Adamawa Labour Party candidate Ishaku Abbo

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected claims that he supports Adamawa State Labour Party gubernatorial candidate Ishaku Abbo, calling the viral post a fabrication and stating he would announce any endorsement himself.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria records 653 terrorism convictions in Abuja mass trial

Attorney‑General Lateef Fagbemi announced that 653 suspects have been convicted out of 880 cases heard in the Federal High Court's ongoing terrorism mass trial, with seven acquittals and 27 discharges.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 08:15 WAT · 4 sources

One dead and three wounded after gunmen ambush NDC candidate’s convoy in Ebonyi State

Police say gunmen opened fire on the convoy of NDC House of Assembly hopeful Rollins Offia‑Nwali in Amaezekwe community, killing one and injuring three. The incident, reported at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, has heightened concerns over political violence ahead of elections.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 07:45 WAT · 3 sources

Nigeria’s single Ebola case linked genetically to Kenya strain

Nigeria confirmed one Ebola case from a traveller who visited Uganda; genomic analysis shows the virus matches Kenya’s index strain, prompting contact tracing and heightened precautions in Uganda.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 07:15 WAT · 6 sources

NAFDAC seizes over 100 sacks of empty alcohol bottles in Lagos residential building

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control uncovered more than 100 sacks of empty branded alcohol bottles at a house in Agbado Oke‑Odo, Lagos, suspecting they were being hoarded for counterfeit drink production. The stock was destroyed and the agency warned the public to report similar activities.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 07:15 WAT · 4 sources

Nigeria moves to link Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway with East‑West Road as three‑year completion target set

Minister of Works David Umaha said the 750‑km Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway will be finished in just over three years and clarified that a new spur will connect it to the East‑West Road in Ondo, addressing earlier controversy over the route.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 06:15 WAT · 7 sources

Ogun police detain suspect in killing of retired teacher Adedotun Oluwaseun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Alhaji Saburi Lateef Ayinde, known as Oki‑Ocean, in connection with the February 2026 murder of 61‑year‑old retired teacher Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun in Abeokuta. Authorities say the arrest follows months of investigation into a financial dispute that may have led to the fatal attack.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 2 sources

Enugu Rangers exit CAF Champions League after 3‑0 loss to MC Alger

Rangers International were knocked out of the CAF Champions League after a 3‑0 defeat at MC Alger, overturning a 2‑0 first‑leg advantage and ending the club’s bid for a group‑stage debut.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 03:45 WAT · 3 sources

CBN grants JPMorgan preliminary clearance to set up merchant bank in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued an approval‑in‑principle for JPMorgan to establish JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited, pending final licensing and incorporation steps. The move is part of broader reforms aimed at deepening market stability and attracting foreign investment.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 03:15 WAT · 3 sources

Atiku calls for probe into alleged minister bribes and criticises billboard security in Kaduna

Former vice‑president Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate claims that ministers paid billions of naira for appointments and to name those who received the money, while also denouncing the deployment of security forces to guard Tinubu’s campaign billboards in Kaduna.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 01:45 WAT · 8 sources

Nigeria’s Flamingos defeat North Korea to book Round of 16 spot at U‑17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s team overcame defending champions North Korea 3‑1 in Morocco, securing a place in the knockout stage alongside Poland and other qualifiers after a six‑point group finish.

LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 01:13 WAT · 7 sources

Swiss diplomat’s wife becomes Nigeria’s first Ebola case in over a decade

A 42‑year‑old Ugandan‑born woman, identified as the wife of a Swiss diplomat in Abuja, tested positive for Ebola on 20 October, marking Nigeria’s first confirmed infection in more than ten years and prompting extensive regional investigations.

LAS News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 21:16 WAT · 8 sources