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Pa Reuben Fasoranti, 100, dies – Afenifere leader mourned by Tinubu and Abiodun

Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba group Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. President Bola Tinubu and Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa issued statements mourning the loss of a democratic icon.

LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 20:16 WAT · 9 sources

Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case in Abuja, activates containment measures

The federal government confirmed a single Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory involving a woman who arrived from Uganda, and identified 44 close contacts for monitoring.

LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 20:16 WAT · 8 sources

Nigeria police detain anti‑Tinubu activists and restrict protest venue in the north

Police in Borno arrested five men for wearing shirts demanding President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, charging them with conspiracy and public disorder, while authorities in Kano later barred a related meeting, sparking debate over dissent limits.

LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 18:16 WAT · 1 source

Five Nigerian state assemblies endorse constitutional amendment for state police

Five Nigerian state legislatures have endorsed the constitutional amendment to establish state police forces, citing security challenges and police manpower shortages.

LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 5 sources

Atiku Abubakar Criticises Tinubu Over Fuel Subsidy Removal and Security Issues

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, running as ADC presidential candidate, says the APC‑led government has yet to explain who ordered the October 2020 Lekki Toll Gate shooting, urging accountability amid ongoing economic hardship.

LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 9 sources

Eniola Badmus publicly apologises to Laide Bakare after podcast incident

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus issued a public apology to Laide Bakare following her reaction to Bakare’s name on a podcast, aiming to end their feud.

LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 5 sources

Governor Otu’s financial turnaround fuels calls for a landslide re‑election

Former presidential aide Okoi Obono‑Obla praised Cross River Governor Bassey Otu’s handling of state finances and revenue growth, arguing that these achievements make a second term inevitable.

LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 2 sources

INEC Chairman Urges Staff to Stay Neutral Ahead of 2027 Elections

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has warned staff in Enugu to maintain strict neutrality. He also announced a new salary structure effective January 2027 to reduce the risk of inducement.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources

Joint Task Force North West frees 27 kidnapping victims and recovers motorcycle in Katsina

Soldiers from Operation Fansan Yamma rescued 27 abducted residents in Katsina State on October 16, 2026, after engaging militants in a gun battle. In a separate patrol, troops recovered a motorcycle abandoned by fleeing suspects in Kankara.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 3 sources

Stallion Group says court ruling does not affect wider businesses

Stallion Group states that a Federal High Court judgment in favour of UBA applies only to specific entities, not the entire group, and confirms unaffected companies remain fully operational.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 09:45 WAT · 3 sources

Six years after EndSARS protests, allegations of police abuse persist in Nigeria

Six years after the 2020 protests, rights groups report that allegations of police torture, extortion, and extrajudicial killings continue across Nigeria despite government reforms.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 09:46 WAT · 3 sources

Anambra State launches emergency response after confirming Lassa fever case in Ayamelu​m

Anambra State has confirmed a Lassa fever case in Ayamelum LGA and activated an emergency response, with the patient currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Ebonyi State.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 10:15 WAT · 3 sources

Governor Sanwo-Olu replaces LAWMA chief amid Lagos waste emergency

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Dr Hassan Sanuth as the new Managing Director of LAWMA, following reports that outgoing chief Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin was asked to resign over persistent waste accumulation.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 10:16 WAT · 3 sources

Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University and former APGA governorship candidate, dies

Professor Gregory Ibe, the founder of Gregory University and 2023 APGA candidate for Abia State, has died after a period of illness, prompting condolences from political leaders and the academic community.

LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 09:45 WAT · 2 sources

Tinubu approves 18‑month extensions for heads of Nigeria’s Correctional and Immigration Services

President Bola Tinubu has approved 18‑month tenure extensions for Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche and Kemi Nanna Nandap, keeping them in office until mid‑2028 to address succession gaps and consolidate reforms.

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LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 08:06 WAT · 8 sources

Nigerian naira hovers around 1,330 per dollar as official rate steadies, parallel market remains higher

On 20 October 2026 the official Nigerian foreign‑exchange rate held at about ₦1,332 to the US dollar, while parallel market quotes remained above ₦1,370, widening the cost gap for importers and travellers.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:15 WAT · 2 sources

President Tinubu Rejects Fuel Subsidy Reinstatement, Citing Economic Risks

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declared that the removal of the fuel subsidy is irreversible, while Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warned that reinstating it could push the dollar to N3,000 and petrol to N5,000 per litre.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:46 WAT · 2 sources

Two dead after diesel tanker falls and ignites beneath Lagos' Otedola Bridge

A 33,000-litre diesel tanker fell from Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Monday, causing an explosion and two deaths. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, though the cause of the fall remains under investigation.

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 13:45 WAT · 5 sources

NAFDAC seizes counterfeit alcohol operation in Aba valued at over N500 million

NAFDAC seized a suspected fake whisky production facility in Aba, Abia State, valued at over N500 million, following a raid where the operator fled the scene.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 2 sources

Pat Utomi warns election rigging could spark civil conflict in Nigeria

Political economist Pat Utomi has warned that attempts to manipulate Nigeria's 2027 elections could lead to civil war, citing strong public resolve against electoral malpractice observed during a meeting in Manchester.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian Air Force strikes ISWAP hideout in Lake Chad, kills senior leaders

The Nigerian Air Force conducted a precision air strike on an ISWAP hideout in the Lake Chad region on 19 October 2026, neutralising key leaders and destroying logistical assets.

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 10:51 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria's Federal Mortgage Bank approves over N208bn in 2025 loans, funds nearly 7,000 homes

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria reported approving over N208 billion in loans and financing 6,911 homes in 2025, while confirming the launch of a diaspora mortgage product for Nigerians abroad.

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 10:51 WAT · 2 sources

Rivers State Assembly reinstates three pro‑Fubara legislators after appeal

The Rivers State House of Assembly has rescinded its decision to declare the seats of three pro-Governor Siminalayi Fubara lawmakers vacant, following appeals that they were not notified when their suspensions were lifted in 2023.

LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:15 WAT · 7 sources

Iheanacho extends goal streak as Bursaspor beat Pendikspor 2-0

Kelechi Iheanacho scored his 15th league goal of the season to extend his record-breaking scoring run to 11 consecutive matches, helping Bursaspor defeat Pendikspor 2-0 and move to second place in the Turkish second division.

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 11:15 WAT · 2 sources

Bauchi NDC governorship hopeful Ibrahim Kashim quits party ahead of elections

Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim, the National Democratic Congress candidate for Bauchi State governor, has resigned from the party effective 16 October 2026, prompting legal consultations with INEC regarding his replacement.

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 11:15 WAT · 3 sources

APC campaign chief Abdulaziz Yari tours northern traditional rulers and defends Tinubu on security challenges

Senator Abdulaziz Yari led a delegation of senior APC figures to meet emirs across northern Nigeria and later addressed security criticism in Kebbi, arguing that President Bola Tinubu should not bear sole responsibility for the country’s insecurity.

LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 02:31 WAT · 6 sources

Tinubu vows no return to fuel subsidy amid opposition criticism

President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed that Nigeria will not reinstate the fuel subsidy, comparing the decision to the biblical Exodus, while opposition parties accuse the administration of covertly subsidising fuel and warn of economic hardship.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 3 sources

Aliko Dangote agrees to join Bae U’s YouTube interview to reach younger Nigerians

Aliko Dangote has agreed to appear on Bae U Barbie’s YouTube show after the creator invited him to engage younger Nigerians interested in his company's IPO.

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

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 14:15 WAT · 3 sources

Nigerian Air Force lowers water level at Igbokoda crash site as 14‑day recovery effort continues

The Nigerian Air Force has significantly reduced water levels at the Igbokoda crash site on day 14 of recovery operations, while reinforcing embankments to ensure stability.

LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 08:15 WAT · 3 sources

Fire destroys 15 shops and damages 25 others at Ibadan’s Bodija market

A fire caused by a suspected electrical fault destroyed 15 shops and damaged 25 others at the Bodija market in Ibadan, resulting in losses estimated in millions of naira.

LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 08:16 WAT · 3 sources

Peter Obi urges UK‑based Nigerians to halt remittances and promote voting for accountable leaders

At a Manchester town‑hall meeting, Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi called on Nigerians living in Britain to stop sending money to relatives at home, arguing that remittances enable poor governance and urging them to push for better leadership in the 2027 election.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 8 sources

ADC and Kwankwasiyya challenge Tinubu’s re‑election amid economic concerns

The Kwankwasiyya Movement alleges President Tinubu has supported Atiku Abubakar more than Rabi'u Kwankwaso, while Atiku's aide mocks the administration over UN budget documents.

LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:17 WAT · 4 sources

Awka Diocese Rejects Bishop Ibezim’s Suspension, Threatens Exit from Church of Nigeria

The Board of the Diocese of Awka has rejected the six-month suspension of Archbishop Alexander Ibezim and warned it may withdraw from the Church of Nigeria to rejoin the Church of England.

LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:45 WAT · 4 sources

Gombe Governor Condoles Bauchi Over Death of Health Agency Chief and Four Children

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya sent condolences to Bauchi after a road crash killed Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, the executive secretary of the Bauchi Health Contributory Management Agency, and his four children, while one son survived with injuries.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 5 sources

Otedola hosts dinner for Lagos deputy governor Hamzat, inviting Dangote and Rabiu

Billionaire Femi Otedola held a private dinner for Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, who is the APC’s 2027 governorship candidate. The event, attended by Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu, highlighted the long‑standing friendship between Otedola and Hamzat.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 3 sources

NDC moves inauguration of campaign council to 26 October due to presidential candidate’s overseas engagement

The Nigeria Democratic Congress postponed the launch of its National Campaign Council from 20 October to 26 October 2026, citing Peter Obi’s tight schedule abroad, and urged members to stay focused on the 2027 election campaign.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 4 sources

NGX Group wins Africa’s Best Exchange award at Euromoney Markets 2026

The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc was honoured as Africa’s best exchange by Euromoney at a London ceremony, following record growth in Nigeria’s equities market and the success of its NGX Invest platform.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 14:46 WAT · 5 sources

Delta State mourns death of former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, aged 71

Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former governor of Delta State and a trained medical doctor, died on 19 October 2026 at the age of 71. His family announced the loss, recalling his eight‑year tenure marked by health and infrastructure initiatives.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 14:45 WAT · 10 sources

Police detain 17 suspects over witchcraft claim in Bauchi, 3 in Delta over alleged N2m theft

In Bauchi, 17 people were arrested after a violent attack linked to a witchcraft accusation, while in Delta, three suspects were taken into custody over a reported N2 million theft from a woman’s home.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 10:46 WAT · 2 sources

UN lauds Nigeria’s solar electrification project that reaches five million households

The United Nations highlighted Nigeria’s rural electrification programme, which has supplied electricity to more than five million people through solar mini‑grids and home systems, as a model for affordable energy access in developing countries.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 09:45 WAT · 1 source

Ogun Igbo group backs Tinubu and Yayi for 2027 polls

The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in Ogun State has pledged support for President Bola Tinubu and Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) in the 2027 elections, awarding the senator a chieftaincy title for his development work.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 09:15 WAT · 1 source

INEC launches distribution of 32,518 voter cards in Kwara, warns of low turnout

The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun handing out Permanent Voter Cards to residents of Kwara State, expressing concern over the low voter turnout expected in upcoming elections.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 08:47 WAT · 1 source

Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Minister and Rivers Governor Hold Reconciliation Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike met Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Rivers State lawmakers at the governor’s residence in Port Harcourt as part of ongoing efforts to ease political tensions before the 2027 polls, according to Punch.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 08:46 WAT · 1 source

Nigeria disputes World Bank's half‑year debt‑service ratio, cites data gaps

Nigeria's finance ministry rejected the World Bank's claim that interest payments in the first half of 2026 equaled 124% of federal revenue, arguing the calculation mixes federal and state obligations and omits pending receipts, while noting faster revenue growth than debt costs.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources

Digital Communications Tower Commissioned in Bende, Abia State

A new telecom tower was inaugurated in Bende on 16 October 2026, part of the National Universal Communications Access Programme, bringing reliable mobile and broadband connectivity to the area.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 08:16 WAT · 1 source

Nigeria’s cash transfer scheme reaches over 10 million households, World Bank urges broader reach and sustainability

The federal government reported disbursing N658.9 billion to 10.46 million vulnerable households by September 2026, while the World Bank highlighted gaps in coverage, payment adequacy and regularity, calling for a shift toward a sustainable social protection system.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 08:15 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria’s drug agency seizes billions in tramadol and intercepts cannabis bound for Saudi Arabia

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency reported the seizure of over N6.9 billion worth of tramadol at Lagos’ Apapa port and the capture of a cannabis shipment hidden in palm oil at Kano airport, alongside arrests including an 85‑year‑old woman in Edo.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 07:45 WAT · 6 sources

Plateau State records an estimated 11,000 tuberculosis cases in 2026

Health officials in Nigeria's Plateau State say roughly 11,000 people are living with tuberculosis this year, with more than 2,000 cases identified between July and September, highlighting ongoing public‑health challenges.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 07:16 WAT · 2 sources

Vandalism of Pantami campaign office sparks blame‑game between Gombe APC and PDP

A campaign office in Kumo, Gombe State was damaged in the early hours of Saturday, prompting mutual accusations from the ruling APC and opposition PDP as the 2027 governorship race intensifies.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 06:40 WAT · 2 sources

Dangote Refinery IPO draws investors from 90+ countries as valuation climbs 33%

The initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has attracted subscriptions from over 90 nations, including 51 African states, and a research firm has lifted its share price target by a third on strong earnings.

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LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 06:15 WAT · 7 sources

NDC vice‑president Kwankwaso rejects calls to abandon 2027 presidential race

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice‑presidential candidate, has affirmed that his ticket with Peter Obi will stay in the 2027 election, dismissing rumours of a merger with the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 9 sources

Peter Obi Media Office Criticises Vice‑President Shettima Over ‘Diminished’ Comment

The Peter Obi Media Office condemned Vice‑President Kashim Shettima for describing NDC candidate Peter Obi as ‘diminished’ while urging respect for opposition leader Atiku Abubakar, urging leaders to focus on policy records instead of personal attacks.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 04:46 WAT · 5 sources

Presidency dismisses governor's N250bn NLNG dividend claim as unfounded

The federal government has rejected Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde's allegation that N250 billion in Nigeria LNG dividends is being withheld for each state until after the 2027 elections, calling the assertion false and economically implausible.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 04:15 WAT · 8 sources

Udinese keeper Okoye faces defeat, Marseille's Nnadi shines with first assist

Udinese’s Maduka Okoye was beaten 3–0 by Lecce after making eight saves, while Marseille’s Tochukwu Nnadi registered his first assist of the season in a 5–2 win over Angers.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 1 source

Goldman Sachs lifts 2026 Brent outlook as Middle East supply rebounds, projects $80 average for 2027

Goldman Sachs' commodities research team raised its December 2026 Brent price forecast to $90 a barrel, up from $85, citing recovering Middle East output, while still expecting an $80 average in 2027 amid lingering escalation risks.

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LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria launches 16MW solar mini‑grid network and commissions 1MW project in Gombe

The federal government, through the Rural Electrification Agency and in partnership with Gombe State, has begun building a 16‑megawatt solar mini‑grid system while commissioning a 1‑megawatt solar installation that ends a 17‑year blackout in Tallasse, Balanga.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 01:46 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria’s hypemen energise Afrobeats with high‑octane crowd‑call style

Emerging performers known as hypemen are reshaping Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene through rapid, improvised vocal delivery and electrifying stage presence, a trend exemplified by university‑born star Toby Shang.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 01:45 WAT · 1 source

SERAP files court action demanding INEC disclose N126.46bn electoral spending

The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission to the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking a mandamus order for full disclosure of more than N126 billion allocated for election‑related procurement, citing an auditor‑general report that flagged irregularities.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 01:15 WAT · 5 sources

NGX Group Drives Cross‑Border Investment Talks Across Africa

NGX Group and partners convened meetings in Cairo and Addis Ababa to discuss ways of linking African capital markets, using the Dangote Refinery offer as a case study to illustrate how cross‑border investment can be facilitated.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 3 sources