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One killed and three injured after building collapses in Lagos' Fadeyi district
A structure on Akinola Street in Lagos' Fadeyi area collapsed in the early hours of 23 October 2026, leaving one person dead and three adult males injured. Emergency agencies launched a coordinated rescue operation that continues to search for possible additional victims.
LAS News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 6 sources
David Umahi says Peter Obi cannot be South‑East’s top presidential contender as 2027 vote outlook shifts
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, argues that Peter Obi is not the region’s best candidate and predicts the South‑East will reward President Tinubu’s projects in the 2027 election, citing changed voter sentiment since 2023.
LAS News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 4 sources
Nollywood veteran Francis Duru dies at 57, industry and fans mourn his loss
Veteran actor Francis Duru passed away at 57 after a brief illness, prompting tributes from the Actors Guild of Nigeria, fellow performers and fans across social media.
Photo: Obinnation / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 11:45 WAT · 8 sources
FIFA appoints normalisation committee to run Nigeria Football Federation until May 2027
FIFA's Council in Zurich approved a joint FIFA‑CAF Normalisation Committee to manage the Nigeria Football Federation after the mass resignation of its leadership in August, with a mandate lasting until fresh elections by 31 May 2027.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 15:45 WAT · 2 sources
Four new transmission substations commissioned in Kano, adding 544MW to the power grid
The Federal Ministry of Power and the Transmission Company of Nigeria commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, increasing grid capacity by 544 megawatts and aiming to ease overloads and serve industrial, commercial and residential users.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 3 sources
AAC candidate Sowore seeks Aso Rock venue for campaign council inauguration
Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress presidential hopeful, has asked President Bola Tinubu to allow his party to use the Presidential Villa for its 2027 Campaign Council launch, arguing that opposition parties should have the same access as the ruling APC.
Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 10 sources
Nigeria’s NEC backs 90‑day plan to curb living costs and boost food affordability
Nigeria's National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day action plan to improve food affordability and reduce living costs, alongside a new national dashboard for project tracking.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 16:46 WAT · 7 sources
Imo High Court Schedules Four‑Day Hearing for Five Suspected NYSC Kidnapper Suspects
The Imo State High Court has scheduled a four-day trial for five suspects accused of abducting 20 NYSC members in October, ordering a verdict before January 2027.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 5 sources
INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III secures two arrests in Nigeria and recovers $105 million across Africa
INTERPOL announced the detention of two suspects in Nigeria for phishing, business‑email compromise and an investment‑fraud scheme, within Operation Serengeti III that saw 1,462 arrests and over $105 million recovered across 21 countries.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 16:46 WAT · 4 sources
Former Vice President Atiku urges INEC to release voters register before 2027 election
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate publication of Nigeria's preliminary voters' register, alleging it was inaccessible during the statutory inspection period ahead of the 2027 general election.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 17:16 WAT · 3 sources
Edo inmate Osita Thomas escapes during court hearing, authorities call for public help
Osita Thomas, 28, fled custody while appearing in court in Edo State for conspiracy and stealing charges. The Nigeria Correctional Centre confirmed the escape, attributing the failure to pursue him to a severe manpower deficit.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 2 sources
Oyo Governor Makinde urges rivals to match his stamina after stage leap in Akure
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement presidential hopeful Seyi Makinde jumped from a stage in Akure on Thursday, using the stunt to stress the need for energy over age in the 2027 election and challenging opponents to replicate the act.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 17:15 WAT · 2 sources
Tinubu inaugurates final stretch of Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano expressway
President Bola Tinubu opened Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, a long‑awaited link across Kaduna and Kano states, aiming to improve road safety and reduce accidents.
Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 15:46 WAT · 2 sources
Kaduna Police Explain Defamation Case Involving Nagarta Radio Journalist
The Kaduna State Police Command has defended its actions in the case of journalist Farida Isiak, stating the dispute arose from a Facebook post targeting an officer and his family, not an attempt to suppress press freedom.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 18:23 WAT · 2 sources
Bauchi mosque imam removed for campaigning in support of Tinubu
Imam Dahiru Abubakar was suspended from his post in a Bauchi mosque after preaching for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while local residents question whether he was the mosque’s main imam.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 13:14 WAT · 6 sources
Nigeria places 46 Ebola contacts on 21‑day no‑fly list
Nigerian authorities have placed 46 individuals linked to a confirmed Ebola case on a 21-day no-fly list. The patient, a female diplomat, has developed multi-organ failure, prompting heightened airport surveillance.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 8 sources
Recurring methane emissions force school closures and hospitalise over 300 in Ogun State
More than 300 students and teachers have been hospitalised across four incidents of unusual gaseous emissions in Ogun State since April, prompting repeated school closures and ongoing investigations into the source.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 19:45 WAT · 3 sources
Edo Police Recover 350 Ammunition Rounds from Commercial Bus, Arrest Suspects
Edo State police intercepted a GUO Transport bus on the Benin‑Lagos Road on 20 October, recovering 350 rounds of ammunition and three bags of suspected cannabis, and detaining the driver, co‑driver and two company officials, while also announcing related arrests in murder, robbery and cult cases.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 14:45 WAT · 2 sources
EFCC arraigns six individuals in separate fraud and theft cases worth over N160 million
On 22 October 2026 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought six suspects before court over alleged land, insurance and cyber‑theft offences totalling more than N160 million, highlighting intensified anti‑corruption efforts.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 11:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian army frees four kidnapping victims in Zamfara and Kebbi
The army’s Operation Fansan Yamma rescued two civilians in Zamfara and two in Kebbi on 21 October, underscoring intensified security efforts in north‑west Nigeria.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 3 sources
Nigeria's cash outside banks rises to N4.92tn in September as money supply expands
Physical cash held outside Nigeria's banking system rose to N4.92 trillion in September 2026, driven by a broader expansion in the country's money supply following a significant interest rate cut.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 15:46 WAT · 2 sources
Eight Zamfara legislators rejoin APC after Tinubu‑Matawalle mediation
Eight Zamfara State Assembly members who had resigned from the All Progressives Congress rejoined the party following mediation by President Bola Tinubu and Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, who then presented each of them with a vehicle to aid their political work.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 18:15 WAT · 5 sources
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in diplomat’s wife after Uganda holiday
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case, involving a 42-year-old diplomat's wife who returned from a holiday in Uganda. The patient is stable, and authorities are monitoring 44 identified contacts.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 18:15 WAT · 8 sources
Atiku demands audit of N10bn Ebola fund amid Abuja case concerns
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a public audit of the N10 billion Ebola preparedness fund, alleging that the recent Abuja case exposed surveillance failures and inadequate protection for health workers.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria's NBTI announces over $600m pipeline to boost innovation and clean energy
Nigeria's National Board for Technology Incubation has announced a proposed $600m financing pipeline for solar energy and innovation, following the NextGen Innovation Challenge in London.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 19:15 WAT · 4 sources
Nigeria Immigration chief warns staff of corruption, pledges sanctions after tenure extension
Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap has warned Nigeria Immigration Service officers against corruption and abuse of process, pledging legal sanctions for offenders while urging improved service delivery for citizens.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 16:45 WAT · 2 sources
Major General Julius Osifo takes charge of Nigeria’s Military Pensions Board, vows faster benefit payouts
Major General Julius Ehioze Osifo took over as chairman of Nigeria’s Military Pensions Board on 21 October 2026, promising faster, technology‑driven payments of pensions, gratuities and death benefits for retirees and families of fallen soldiers.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 16:45 WAT · 3 sources
Dangote Group secures quarter stake in Kenya pipeline as part of $50bn Africa energy push
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has acquired a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company for approximately $327 million, expanding his energy infrastructure footprint in East Africa.
Photo: Anasskoko / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 19:16 WAT · 5 sources
Alt Bank switches to MIZAN platform to support Islamic and non‑interest banking
Alt Bank has finished moving its operations to MIZAN, a core banking system built for non-interest finance, ending reliance on conventional software that required workarounds for Islamic products.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 WAT · 2 sources
Kaduna Prepares to Host President Tinubu for APC 2027 Campaign Flag‑Off
Kaduna State officials confirm the Township Stadium is prepared for the All Progressives Congress 2027 flag-off, with security plans finalized and local accommodation fully booked.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 2 sources
United Nigeria Airlines chief calls for skill‑focused reforms in Nigerian universities
Professor Obiora Okonkwo called for a shift from certificate-based education to competency-driven learning during a lecture at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, urging stronger industry partnerships.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 17:47 WAT · 2 sources
Ogun State says gas odour incident in Ijebu area is under control after hospitalising students
More than a hundred secondary‑school pupils from Ijebu‑Ode, Ijebu‑Igbo and Ago‑Iwoye were taken to hospitals on 21 October 2026 after a suspected methane leak caused breathing difficulties, prompting government assurances the situation is under control.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 18:46 WAT · 5 sources
Edo and Jigawa authorities call for calm and strict Ebola precautions after new case in Nigeria
The confirmation of an Ebola virus disease case in Nigeria has prompted Edo State officials and the National Orientation Agency in Jigawa to urge residents to stay calm, follow hygiene guidelines and report any symptoms without delay.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 5 sources
Senate rejects NMDPRA petrol import figures, summons NNPCL and NEITI
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the heads of NMDPRA, NNPCL, and NEITI to reconcile significant discrepancies in Nigeria's 2022 and 2023 petrol import figures.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian House Committee Gives Telecom CEOs One‑Week Deadline to Address Network Failures
The House of Representatives’ ad‑hoc committee on telecommunications has ordered the CEOs of major operators to appear before it within seven days to explain persistent service problems, warning of possible arrest warrants for non‑compliance.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 22:46 WAT · 5 sources
Victor Osimhen’s strike seals Galatasaray’s 4‑2 comeback win over Lille
Victor Osimhen scored against his former club as Galatasaray recovered from a deficit to defeat Lille 4-2, securing their first points of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 19:45 WAT · 8 sources
Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case, launches containment with Uganda collaboration
Nigeria's health minister said the confirmed Ebola case in Abuja is being isolated, contacts are being traced and the government is working with Uganda to prevent spread, urging the public not to panic.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 19:16 WAT · 4 sources
JAMB to add life skills, critical thinking to UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board said it is consulting stakeholders on adding critical‑thinking and life‑skills components to Nigeria’s university entrance exam, while also clarifying that scores rank candidates rather than measure absolute ability.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 19:45 WAT · 2 sources
Kwara Polytechnic to charge N2,000 monthly for unclaimed certificates from January 2027
Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin will start charging a N2,000 monthly demurrage on certificates not collected after 31 December 2026, urging graduates to retrieve their diplomas before the fee applies.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 20:15 WAT · 2 sources
Senate President Akpabio urges deeper Nigeria‑UK legislative cooperation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged for stronger parliamentary cooperation with the United Kingdom, citing historical bonds and the need for structured exchange programmes between the two legislatures.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 2 sources
Ekiti and Benue Assemblies Approve State Police Bills Amid Push for Decentralised Policing
The Ekiti and Benue State Houses of Assembly have each passed legislation to amend the constitution for the creation of state police services, sending their proposals to the National Assembly as part of a broader effort to address Nigeria’s security challenges.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 3 sources
FCT leaders and workers pledge support for Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election
The Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, declared that the FCT and Rivers State will back President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, while a labour‑based movement of civil servants and artisans also endorsed the president.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 18:16 WAT · 3 sources
Mexico Grants Reno Omokri Agrément as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Four Latin American Nations
Mexico has formally accepted Reno Omokri as Nigeria's ambassador, a role that includes concurrent accreditation to Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The agrément was delivered in Abuja, clearing the final diplomatic hurdle for his posting.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 17:15 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria Senate urges emergency funds and mandatory screening to curb Ebola spread
The Nigerian Senate has urged the federal government to release emergency funds and implement mandatory health screening for all international arrivals to prevent the importation of Ebola and other infectious diseases.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 3 sources
Nigeria's House of Representatives calls for swift release of Ebola emergency funds
Following a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja, the lower chamber urged the federal government to release earmarked health emergency money and boost preventive measures, citing gaps in awareness and supplies.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 14:15 WAT · 2 sources
Federal High Court Dismisses Wisdom Party Registration Suit
The Abuja Federal High Court ruled that the claim by Chief Chinasa Nwekeke to compel INEC to register the Wisdom Party lacked merit, dismissing the case 88 days before the 2027 presidential vote.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 18:15 WAT · 2 sources
PANDEF urges federal government to restore original Lagos‑Calabar coastal highway plan
The Pan Niger Delta Forum’s National Youth Wing has called for the immediate cancellation of the federal government’s plan to reroute the Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway inland via the East‑West Road, urging a return to the original coastal alignment.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case while Uganda denies domestic outbreak
Nigeria's health ministry confirmed an imported Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory, isolating the patient and identifying 44 contacts while activating emergency response measures.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 9 sources
Uganda confirms no active Ebola cases amid Nigerian infection report
Uganda's Ministry of Health has stated there are no confirmed active Ebola cases in the country, despite a recent infection in Nigeria involving a woman who transited through Uganda.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 20:11 WAT · 3 sources
Finance Minister Oyedele denies plans to tax petrol, calls reports fake news
Nigeria's Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has stated the Federal Government has no plan to introduce a fuel tax, describing online reports to the contrary as fake news following an interview in Bangkok.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 20:45 WAT · 4 sources
NELFUND stresses student loans are optional for Nigerian tertiary students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund clarified on 21 October that its interest‑free loan scheme is voluntary, urging students to apply only when they need financial assistance and reminding them of repayment obligations under the Student Loans Act.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 5 sources
Nigeria records first Ebola case as virus spreads from DRC via Uganda
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in a woman arriving from Uganda, while Kenya reported its ninth infection. Africa CDC warns the DRC-origin outbreak is the most geographically widespread in history.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 18:46 WAT · 10 sources
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa endorses Tinubu’s door‑to‑door mobilisation ahead of 2027 election
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has pledged state support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election, endorsing a grassroots door-to-door movement that has deployed 26 vehicles across the state's constituencies.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 1 source
Court of Appeal upholds order for fresh APC primary in Zamfara North
The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has dismissed an appeal by Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura, upholding a lower court ruling that voided the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary for Zamfara North due to significant irregularities.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 16:43 WAT · 2 sources
JPMorgan deposits N50bn to secure Nigerian merchant banking licence
The U.S. bank has placed N50 billion with the Central Bank of Nigeria, satisfying a key capital requirement for a merchant banking licence that could be granted by the end of 2026 or early 2027.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 04:45 WAT · 2 sources
PRP chairman Hakeem Baba‑Ahmed condemns Tinubu’s record and warns of northern resistance ahead of 2027 election
In an interview on Channels Television, PRP leader Hakeem Baba‑Ahmed accused President Bola Tinubu of self‑funding his 2023 campaign, labelled his administration a failure and cautioned that northern voters will reject any vote‑buying ahead of the 2027 polls.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 04:15 WAT · 4 sources
Kano and Ogun State Assemblies Advance Key Legislative Initiatives
On 20 October 2026, the Ogun State House of Assembly unanimously passed a resolution supporting the Sixth Alteration Bill, which seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to create state police services, reflecting a broader push for decentralised policing in Nigeria.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 19:45 WAT · 5 sources
Police fire tear gas at Lagos #EndSARS memorial
On 21 October 2026, Lagos police fired tear‑gas at a gathering organised by the Enough is Enough movement at Lekki tollgate, halting a wreath‑laying ceremony and forcing residents, journalists and political candidates to disperse.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian stock market rebounds, adding N411bn in market capitalisation as buying interest lifts key stocks
The NGX All‑Share Index rose 0.26% to 245,911 points on Tuesday, expanding market capitalisation by roughly N411 billion as investors renewed demand for HBM Nigeria and other large‑cap shares.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 2 sources
Ogun Police Rescue 11 Ghanaians from Visa Scam Hostage Situation
Eleven Ghanaian nationals were rescued in Sagamu after paying GHC40,000 each for promised Canadian and Spanish visas. Police are pursuing the suspect who allegedly orchestrated the fraud.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 2 sources